A lovely local pub in Winterbourne Down…read more This has been my family's local pub for around 20 years and it hasn't changed one bit. It's still as charming, still has the same locals, still the same landlord and, I think, still the same roaring log fire. The Cross Hands doesn't do food, but it does do lots of guest ciders, ales and a brilliant atmosphere. The landlord and landlady (Pete and Lesley) are great (Pete is the spitting image of Peter Stringfellow - with open shirt and hairy chest) and make you feel like part of the furniture - which can make leaving quite difficult at times! Friday nights are good fun. Typical local pub style. A bit of cheese on the jukebox and a good mix of young'ens and old'ens to keep it interesting from one end of the pub to the other. But the best thing about this pub isn't its huge back garden. It isn't the fact you can use one of their massive BBQ's and bring your own meat/food. It isn't even the regular events they hold in the summer with live bands and cider in boxes. The best thing about the Cross Hands is the pub dog. A beautiful Staffordshire Bull terrier who has the gentlest demeanour and wonderful personality. She'll pin her belly to the ground and wiggle her way over to say hello. All the while snorting like a little pig. She has her own arm chair and sits with the locals who play cards on the big round table from 4pm every day. This is a lovely little boozer that has a huge garden for the summer and wonderful warm log fire for the winter. As it is out of town, you can knock 40-80p off the price of pint. A must if you're in the area.

They dont do food here mate ! But you can bring your own and cook it up on one of the complimentry…read morefree bbqs ! This place has tons of character and a great choice of beers ciders and ales all at a very reasonable price. There is a beautiful big garden out back or benches out front if you fancy just sitting and watching the world drift by. Pete the barman is one of lifes winners always there with a warm welcome and a joke or two for you to enjoy. Stick a lepord print thong on him and marvel at the way he transform into Peter Stringfellow oh yeah ! All in all a class bozzer in the country.

The bartender was really nice-she chatted a bit about the area and responded to my request for a…read morelocal beer.

Visiting Bath for a couple days and stepped in here for a pint to cap the day of sightseeing. Local…read morefolk were welcoming, and we had an interesting chat. I'm thankful for this Yelp app and our reviews which is very helpful in finding great spots we might miss otherwise.

Having lived inn Bath for some 28 years I can confirm that you'll be hard pushed to find a pub in…read moreall of Somerset with a garden as good as the one at the Wheatsheaf. We walked out there with the dogs (which are welcome and the pub even provide treats and water) and had a lovely Sunday lunch on their terrace followed by a game of table tennis in the garden. It's not just the garden and the settings that make this place so wonderful, it's the service, the food, the home made honey and everything that goes with it. The worst thing about the Wheatsheaf is having to leave. Highly recommended.

En route from Chippenham to Wolverhampton avoiding the M4 we arrived at the Fox and Hounds in…read moreBadminton by chance. A 5 star AA pub a couple of miles further back had 'no room at the inn' when we called in for sunday lunch without booking. But not such bad luck after all! We drove on and found a very warm welcome, open fire burning away and we very quickly had in front of us beautiful home cooked roast beef dinners with all the trimmings followed by fruit crumble and custard. Our daughter settled on a home made lasagne then Black Forest gateau. All this for a very reasonable price (much less than down the road!). We've marked it as 'favourite' on our sat nav so we can find it again! Well worth a visit!

Stumbled upon this inn on a day trip outside London. Absolutely fantastic service & delicious food…read more The steak and Guinness pie with the stilton was the best pie that I have ever had. Definitely recommend finding your way here!

This pub has recently changed hands and I haven't eaten here since the new people took over. The…read moreactual pub itself is a really pretty place with lots of history. There is a nice eating area and also have entertainment on some evenings. There is a large car park to the rear of the pub which can take up to around 100 cars.

A glorious country pub that is nicely decorated, warm and cosy situated in the beautiful…read morecountryside of Ewen. Stuffed animals line the walls and hops hang from the beams. The bar staff are friendly with regulars chatting to the staff. The pub was packed on a Saturday afternoon, but we managed to find a nice spot reading the weekend papers. There is a courtyard here - perfect for the warmer weather and a restaurant towards the back of the pub. This pub has a very relaxed feel about, and as a result is homely. Added bonus is they have a open log fire too - a real winner in my book!

Fantastic ambience, warm and welcoming. Fireplace roaring,dried hops hanging over the old beams…read more Perfect English pub with good food and great service. Lovely.

A great pub in the heart of Bath, filled with great people and wonderful staff! I loved their…read moreadorable icon of the Raven taking stroll. The 3 story pub has lovely, warm, very British ambience. The Raven's food has a strong focus on hot pies, with a nice selection including Steak N Ale, Venison, Chicken, Beef N Cheese, Jackfruit, and Mushroom. My venison pie was delicious! The gamey meat was tender and succulent. I accidently ate into my wife's jackfruit pie...it was so good that I mistakenly thought it was my venison pie! £20 for any hot pie 'LOADED' which came with chips or Mash, plus heaps of roast vegetables and seasonal greens. It'll fill you up, and deliciously! Side Story: they accidently gave my wife a Chicken Pie instead of the Jackfruit Pie. The staff was so overwhelming apologetic about the error, and they refunded our ENTIRE bill! We said a small discount or just her pie being comped would've been more than fine, but they insisted on refunding the entire amount.

Great place for a drink after a long day. Comfy, homey, and slightly dicey. It just what we needed.read more

So shoot me, I'm stretching the boundaries of Bristol with this one. On the very outskirts into the…read morecountryside, almost to Bath (the two cities are merging now, don't you know). Certainly worth a trip to if you live in Bristol and have transport (designated driver obv, or you could cycle but only have a few drinks). In fact it is one of the nicest places I've been to in the Bristol/Bath area. So there. The pretty stone building covered in creeper sits in the centre of the tiny village of Kelston, right on the roadside. You know it'll be good, and you're not disappointed. Duck inside the door and you're faced with two bars serving several small but characterful rooms draped with hops and flagstone floors. Beers are as expected - Bath Ales and Ashton Press ciders amongst others. I didn't eat there - but the sizes of the sarnies being brought out from the kitchen sure looked spectacular - we're talking doorstopper of thick cheddar and pickle. Actually, I wish I did eat there and I'm going back.... For summery days there's a secluded back garden, where you can't even hear the main road.

The Old Crown Inn have a beautiful beer garden which is great for relaxing with some friends when…read morethe sun is out. The food is exceptional and they offer starters, main courses, grilled food and 3 course menus. My particular favorite is the Haloumi and pepper skewers and scampi served with mushy peas and chips. Delicious! The rooms are very average, just your ordinary B&B. Located only 3 miles from Bath city centre, I highly recommend you come here!

We happened into the horse on New Year's Eve and found patrons from their 20's to their 70's…read moresinging, drinking, and laughing. The beer was good, the locals were friendly, and welcoming. A small place, a local place, and a night full of great memories.

Perfect pub in a quaint village…read more We had dinner two nights in a row and were staying two doors down in an AirB-n-B, but we would have eaten here even if we were not staying close. First night out group of 7 sat in the main room, second night in the snug room and did not feel cramped. Food was good and the staff was great. Out of the way unless you are in Biddestone, but worth a stop if you are close. We had a good portion of the menu and it all tasted good. Beer was as cold and good as any where.