Food was amazing! Service spot on and ambiance akin to an English Pub. Definitely recommend eating…read morehere.

Costumer service is very good Food is delicious…read more Restaurant is so lovely Nice place to go chill and have lunch/dinner.

As a vegetarian, whenever anybody suggests a meal in a steak joint a rush of panic floods over me…read more What will I eat? What if I'm left with a salad!? (I may be a veggie but it doesn't mean I love lettuce leaves!) So when my friends planned Sunday lunch in The Cowshed I sighed a heavy sigh. But I had nothing to fear - with two vegetarian options on the lunch time menu, at least I had something to choose from (Albeit a standard veggie burger or a goats cheese tart - two 'classics') and since this was a restaurant for meat eaters I could hardly complain! My burger was delicious, served with tasty chunky chips and washed down with hearty cider. My friend's roast dinners looked fabulous too. The service was very welcoming and the atmosphere was just what you want on a Sunday - full of fun and laughter.

I don't know about you but I'm always a little amused when a carnivorous restaurant advertises…read moreusing a smiling pig or cow. While The Cowshed's poster mammal isn't smiling it still tickles me so I agreed to dinner here with my steak loving other half. The focus here is all about good old-fashioned British dishes, particularly steak and it's many guises. My partner ordered a steak cooked on a hot stone tablet right in front of him - similar to the way you can get hot plates in Indian restaurants, except this actually allowed him to partially cook the steak himself. As an occasional vegetarian there wasn't a great amount of choice for me to pick a main course but the starters and desserts were divine! It is quite pricey but I would come back for the chocolate mouse alone and my partner can whole-heartedly vote for the sirloin steak!

Nice food pub, delicious mussels, lovely staff, cool interior, would recommend the oystersread more

This is a pub with a brilliant selection of drinks. They have a huge range of Whiskies (try the…read moreTalisker or Glenlivet) and rums. They have a local guest ale every week, usually over from Bath. They also have some really great beer & lager, like Fruli (strawberry beer) from Belgium and other white beers like Hoegaarden and Erdinger. I know the company who owns this venue are very conscious that each of their pubs or bars has its own identity that reflects its location, and this certainly does that. They are also very music conscious and you can often here some of the newest up and coming bands being circulated on their playlist. The old manager (Rich) did an amazing job of giving the place an eccentric, unique and bold style ('it's like a normal pub but frilly' some people have said). There's really interesting local art and one-off pieces of furniture everywhere. The Clifton really is perfect in the winter. You can snuggle up on one of the many sofas that stretch out into the huge back section of the pub and hide away from the miserable weather outside. The staff are always cool and fun. If you see Andy tell him to eat some dinner, he's too skinny. Make sure you try the chilli puffs & wasabi peas: the ultimate in bar snacking.

Pretty basic but solid boozer, this!…read more Good for respite if you've just concurred Christmas Steps or preparing yourself to tackle St Michaels Hill (2 good excuses for a beer stop, lads!) The Colston Yard is what you'd expect from a brewery pub: 3-4 ales, couple of ciders and a generic larger or two. Young staff with management out of site. I've not eaten here before, but we were there last night, looked at the menu and didn't think that much of it; Burgers, steaks, lasagne, blah blah blah! Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the Colston Yard, there just isn't anything great/wow/different about it. It feels like a rural pub lost in an urban landscape. No reason not to go in, no reason to go out of your way! Meh!

Colston Yard can be found off the beaten track, around the corner from Colston Hall and opposite…read morethe Children's Hospital and is ideal for those seeing a show at Colston Hall or locals looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. Not only is the food absolutely fabulous (rustic and generously portioned) the selection of wines, beers and spirits they have will please even the most stubborn of drinkers. Great for groups or for couples, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming as is the service.

A 'pubby' pub with style and class. My favourite of its kind on Whiteladies Road…read more The King's Arms has everything you need; tea and cake in the day, boozy treats from ales to cocktails, pub grub and tapas, and very stylish but relaxed decor and artwork around the place - topped off with a spiral staircase! All ages are welcome (within the law) and the owner's dogs are often wandering around. I don't particularly like dogs but they don't cause any offence! They play some of the big sports games on a projector but I wouldn't say it was a particularly sporty pub. You can also hire some of it out for private parties. And as if that wasn't enough amazingness - there's an absolute peach of a sun-trapping roof terrace out the back that feels a bit like you're on holiday!

It's surprisingly hard to find a decent place to drink on Whiteladies Road so I'm eternally…read moregrateful to The King's Arms. This friendly, welcoming gastropub serves tasty dishes and a wide range of wines, ales and spirits. The crowd ranges from older couples to groups of friends - so it's the sort of place which is great any time of day, for any type of person. A reliably fun drinking hole for locals to Clifton Village.

A lovely local pub with a large beer garden, good service and friendly staff. I've not eaten there…read morerecently but had a Christmas do there several years ago and it was really good and the favours were a decorative touch and included tasty sugared almonds.

After bookmarking this pub at Christmas I finally managed to visit this summer. We didn't sit in…read morethe fabulous beer garden and instead ate our Sunday roast lunch indoors. The decor is tasteful with muted colors and some wallpaper with classic wooden furniture. The plates of roast were well-balanced, but on the smaller side. My pork came with 2 roast spuds, green and red cabbage, corquette, mashed swede, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. If you don't like apple sauce tell them as it comes already plated. Our plates barely had any gravy on, but a small gravy boat was brought on request as were the horseradish and mint sauce.

I searched high and low for two days after having their spicy ketchup made in house as I was not…read moreleaving without it. I cannot wait to use it as a marinade as its earthy, chunky, savory, and more of the consistency of a gravy or chutney versus ketchup. I ordered the moo less pie gluten free which was flavorful, the crust was flaky, buttery and great flavor. The gravy complimented the dish well and for the price of less than 10 pounds for a pie and a side this place is a staple of english food at an original price.

This was nothing like I was expecting it would be... and I don't mean that positively…read more Online it comes off as such a fun place, but what we walked into was a pretty rundown restaurant (and they'd only been open for a few months at that point) with dirty tables and floors, and servers who clearly didn't want to be working. They were nice enough, but they spent most of their time standing outside smoking. They have LOADS of clearly labeled vegan options, which is always appreciated. I got the Mothership: This Isn't A Chicken & Bacon Pie with leeks and white wine, minty mushy peas, crispy onions, gravy, and mash. It was edible; just soooooooo much less flavorful than it should have been and could have been given its components. The pie was mostly crust with very little filling; the mash was also barely there compared to their marketing photos on social which make it seem like you're getting some enormous tower of delicious eats. The food was bland, the atmosphere was bland, the experience was bland. There are better pie and mash places in Bath!

Most of the watering holes in Staple Hill are no better than average but this place is the…read moreexception to the rule. It is a superb boozer. It was always a friendly place to relax but in the last three months it's seen new owners take over who have removed the worn out tables and chairs and replaced them with modern fixtures and fitting. Staple Hill now has a bar to be proud of. It was always renowned as a good real ale pub and it appears the new owners will keep this going with the Wadworth 6X being superb. A menu has also been introduced and you can treat yourself to a selection of the mighty 'pieminister' pies with trimmings for less than £5. Bargain. They've kept the weekend music and added to it with a Sunday night chill out session to ease you back into Monday.

This cottage-like pub is a true jewel located in the beautiful outskirts of Bristol. With stunning…read moreviews of greenery all around, I could almost hear the soundtrack of the Sound of Music as I scanned my eyes over the fields. The interior was intimate, cozy yet elegant, and made me feel like I was having dinner at someone's vacation home vs a restaurant that's been awarded a Michelin star. I apologize in advance in case the chance to eat the same dishes I've had will be slim to none as I gather the menu changes daily. That said, allow me to rave about some of the new bests I've had starting with the STEAK TARTARE that was so delightfully refreshing. I loved the hint of sweet mustard while the crispy oyster on the side was such a pleasant pairing. The LAMB SHOULDER was a-maaaaazing - harissa spiced and grilled to a perfect char until tender and bloody good. Served with yogurt, flatbread, and smoked cod's roe - just fab! Beautifully pink, the PORK LOIN was another winner featuring melt-in-your-mouth-delicious-meat with the rhubarb sauce sealing the deal so gloriously. There is everyone's least favorite dish which is the PIGEON, not because of how it was prepared but more on meat preference. We also had the CHILLED LOVAGE SOUP with Cornish Crab, MUSSELS w/ SMOKED PANCETTA, and PRAWN TORTELLINI - all we so very much enjoyed. I could still remember the taste of every single one of them in my mouth including the CHOCOLATE MOUSSE for dessert. Offering a pre-fixe menu as well as an a la carte menu, Pony & Trap is sure to please any food lover without breaking the bank. With a stellar service to boot, it paved the way for such a memorable evening with plenty of stories, laughter, and tears of joy shared over a fantastic spread. Easily one of my highlights on this holiday. Review #800

Another fantastic experience had at the Pony & Trap…read more I've been to the Pony & Trap a number of times. Once in a large group with friends and a number of times in a smaller group with family. Whether it's a classic Sunday roast, a cheeky weekday lunch or evening dinner it never fails to impress, it hasn't got a Michelin Star for nothing! This visit was for an early Sunday lunch with my wife and grandad as a birthday present for Grandpappy. I'd booked a while back and specifically asked for a table with good light as grandpappy's eyesight isn't quite what it use to be. The guys at the Pony & Trap were more than accommodating and gave us the best table in the house, in front of the large window at the back of the restaurant overlooking Chew Vally, it's quite a view. I usually go for the beef for the P&T Sunday roast but based on the steak meal I'd eaten the night before I thought I'd branch out and try the pork for a change, I wasn't disappointed! The pork came complete with crackling, homemade apple sauce, parsnip purée, AMAZING roasters and a selection of veg that's without a doubt some of the best I've ever had accompanying the Sunday meat! My personal fav was the roast beetroot. The pork didn't come with a Yorkshire but I had a quiet word with our waitress and she arranged for me to have one anyway. Smashing service as always. Alice and Grandpappy went for the beef and as expected the medium rare slab of prime ashdale beef was first class (I managed to pinch a taster from Alice!). It's also worth mentioning the homemade horseradish that accompanied the beef. I sometimes find that you should stick to the stuff that comes out of a pot but this stuff was amazing. It tasted so fresh and a proper nose tingler! I can't speak highly enough of the Pony & Trap. Considering the high quality of ingredients (a summary of which is included on the back of the menu, so you can see where they were sourced from), the first class service and it's shiny Michelin Star it's actually not quite as heavy on the wallet as you might expect. Highly recommended for a special occasion if you fancy venturing out of town. I can also recommend a walk round Chew Valley Lake or Folly Farm Nature Reserve after your meal to burn off your roast on a Sunday. Both are a couple of minutes drive from the pub.

This place has changed hands many times since I worked in the area but there is little difference…read moreto the actual pub and it's offering. They've put more thought into the decor this time round but I'm not 100% sure about the weird fluffy clouds hanging from the ceiling. It's clean, simple and looks more up market than your average country pub. The bar sells a good selection on lager, ale, cider and wine but it's pricey, a small pino cost £4.65. The food menu is typical of an up market gastro pub and it all sounded lovely, mains cost anything between £9-16. They also had posh bar snacks like a pint if prawns and a number of specials that sounded good. As it was lunch I opted for a rare beef sandwich which was £6.50. The bread was freshly baked, the beef beautifully cooked and all presented on a board with some token leaves that we're light dressed. As far as sarnies go this was a great one. I wouldn't go to this pub for a night out as it would probably bankrupt you but for a lovely lunch or evening meal I definitely recommend.

Abbots Leigh is a pretty little village just outside Bristol, with a history that includes Charles…read moreII (look it up!). It's only two miles beyond Clifton, and at the village cross roads is this brilliant little pub. The beer is pretty cheap, the food is superb and reasonably priced (everything well under a tenner) and it feels exactly like what it is: a cosy village pub. Afterwards, you could do worse than head a mile down Manor Road (where the pub is) to Abbots Pool, a beautiful, historic woodland with a big lily-covered fishpond at its heart.