A lovely little pub, tucked away close to Temple Meads station, with an excellent selection of real…read moreales and a friendly welcome. You'll never find the Cornubia unless you're either lost or looking for it - Temple Street, these days, is almost a back street, off on the right as you walk from Temple Meads down Victoria Street to the centre. The Cornubia itself is set back from the road, hidden by one of the ubiquitous modern office blocks that populate the area. The pub used to be the hospitality suite of the nearby (and now defunct) Courage Bristol brewery. The building dates from 1783 and has been a pub since the mid 19th century. New landlords took over the pub earlier in the year, hailing from Kent, where their pub previously won CAMRA's Pub of the Year. The pub exterior is a well preserved example of Georgian architecture, in stark contrast to its surroundings. Inside, there is a long bar with a separate room off on the left, with some nice original fittings. The walls are covered with a slowly growing collection of pub clips (or are they beer mats?) of the wide and interesting range of real ales they sell - there are seven pumps - as well as ciders from the barrel. The beers on my visit were beautifully kept, and included Glastonbury's 'Black as yer hat' (4.5%), Slater's 'Why not?' (3.8%) and Forge Brewery's 'Litehouse' (4.3%). They also serve traditional home-made pub food food during the day, in generous portions. Worth looking out for, but beware that, because of the location, opening hours are very restricted at weekends - it's best visited during weekdays.

Myself and three friends came by after going to the Fleece looking for a drink around 11.00pm on a…read moreFriday. We were greeted by the most surly, unfriendly barman (more of a bar boy actually) whose first words were 'they can fuck off' To top this off, we were told to 'drop dead' on the way out. To be honest, it's no big loss. They can keep their tacky Union Jack decor and their emo bar staff, I will never frequent this establishment again.

Ok, so we all know that your inner punk needs to be satisfied every once in a while. When visiting…read moreBristol I wanted to get a nice IPA, with a cheesy pizza. Within 30 min after entering, I have had both ;) Thanks you all!!

I am a big fan of brewdog beer, and surprisingly, yesterday was my first visit. yes I am aware that…read moreit has been here a while, but the bar is usually busy anytime I fancy a visit. Which is understandable, their beer is fracking delicious. The bar is great, really liked the service, plus you've got a great view of Bristol bridge from the rustic looking bar. Which is something I've always liked about the brand, I'm a sucker for anything quirky and or rustic and always love it when said quirky/rustic product is good. For those familiar with the brand; they have most of the usual offenders on tap and the rest in bottles or cans, my favourite being punk IPA, which is just gorgeous on tap. My one criticism (but its just me nitpicking) is the size of the venue, again its usually always busy, which is good, so would be nice to see it expand some day to make room for more seating or something... Also, bonus points for stocking classic boardgames. Alcohol fuelled jenga is always fun

One of Bristol's oldest music venues, this intimate pub is a bit of a halfway house where you can…read moresee the wannabes on their way up and the never quite weres coming back down the other side. If you know your stuff you can catch some really big pre-fame names (I saw Radiohead for £3.50 many, many years ago, though once turned down the chance to see some new band called 'Oasis' in favour of watching the footie in a pub down the road). Weekends are dominated by tribute nights, which can be fun if you get the right one, while up-and-coming acts vie for your attention during the week, when there are also cheap drinks offers early in the night. Be warned: when stage diving keep an eye on the pillars as a mate of mine almost knocked himself out at a Moonflowers gig in the early 90s...

Just over the Bristol Bridge from town, The Fleece is a small pub and music venue mostly catering…read moreto the rock scene. The floor is paved with flag stones, convenient if you spill your drink! Probably easier to keep in a decent state with the dancing and moshing that goes on here too. It's on the circuit for small bands trying to get a break. That means the odd act that will be topping the charts in a few years time and not a few bands that definitely won't It's a good space for a band to play, perhaps not quiet enough for singer songwriter type acts. The drinks on offer here aren't too badly priced (and a lot cheaper than the O2 academy, which also has a very dire range on offer, thanks to the corporate sponsorship). Things tend to be a bit calmer here too. Although this might just be because it's not such a big place. A gig here generally gets going towards the end, and their will be the risk of crowddivers falling on you, but I've never been there when things get out of control. If you like live music have a look for a band you know (or a tribute to them) and get a ticket for a good night.

The Shakespeare Tavern is a proper boozer just off the centre of Bristol and just at the back of…read morethe waterfront. It couldn't be much more different to the other pubs/bars that it's close to. You can tell from the outside exactly what it'll be like inside; a traditional English, old mans pub. It is actually a really refreshing pub to go and hide away from the horribleness of the waterfront on a Friday or Saturday night. I went on Saturday night for the first time in well over a year. I'd been drinking wine with a meal before hand, so deiced to stick to that; £8 a bottle! Boom! Drinks wise you'll find your bog standard draught lagers, ciders and ales and the usual top shelf suspects. Nothing out of the ordinary here. Apart from a few of the punters - eeeek! Don't make eye contact! If they have eyes, that is! With pub going out of business left right and centre, I can't see this one any time soon. It's serves it's purpose well!

A perfect place for a pre gig drink if you are heading to the Thekla or the Louisiana. The…read moreShakespeare is set up some steps by the floating bridge so grab a window seat and it is a great place to watch the world go by. It's quite a small pub but for some baffling reason, despite it always seeming busy, I have never struggled to get a seat in here. As with most Bristol pubs they serve good local ciders but the best bit is the food. Pieminister, mash, peas and gravy is a must on a cold winter or autumnal day. And if that day is a Wednesday you get a free drink with said meal! Bargain. This is one of those pubs which makes you feel warm and lovely inside when the nights are cold, dark and long, less so in the summer but still well worth a pre-gig visit.

The beer is fantastic. The food is fantastic. And the service is fantastic!…read more It can be pricey but bristol is not as cheap as it once was and its worth evey penny!

Visited these guys on their soft opening night, so I'm not sure how much the decor etc will change,…read morebut I was impressed with the menu - they had an extensive selection of Belgian beers - wheat beers, fruit beers, sours and saisons were all represented, and with a mix of prices points which was nice. As well as bottles they also have a handful of beers on draught, which didn't seem to expensive either. At the moment they're not doing food but plan to in the new year, which I think would suit the vibe of this place better, as it is table service only, and the seating makes it feel more like a wine bar. However, it's not far off the vibe a lot of bars in Belgium and Holland go for - it could just be a bit more snug in my opinion. I liked the framed patterns (the name of the bar comes from that of a pattern by William Morris, who has a mural dedicated to him in the old printing works across the road), the colour scheme and the general look of the place, but think some moodier lighting and softer seating would make this place a bit more of a destination, or a place to linger. I'll definitely be back though - my cravings for cherry beer will see to that, and they have my favourite (Kasteel Rouge) on tap!

Lovely pub appears small but superb with excellent real ales. Love the team shed inner bar seating…read morearea with friendly service. Want to visit again

It may be small, but don't be fooled - this teeny tiny pub on Victoria Street is easily the best…read morepub in Bristol. Situated outside of the hustle and bustle of the city centre, the kind of crowd you'll find here is the one that loves a descent pint of beer and an evening spent with friends. It can be quite difficult to get a seat here, so it's not a great place to take someone who hates standing with a drink. The King's Head will give you a little slice of history and take you back to a time when not every pub was a chain, and when reasonable prices weren't a rarity.

A very chilled out place, you'll have a very enjoyable drink at The Bell. It has managed (or ended…read moreup with) just the right tempo. It's never too noisy or too quiet here, and you shouldn't have to wait too long at the bar. There's a pretty garden with plenty of seating. Plus, it's not set against a road, which means you can properly relax with your drink. I like this place because of the music on offer. There are various genres played over the sound system here, and you'll probably be exposed to something new when you go. They have live music too, which will probably expand your horizens a bit as well. It's a good pub regardless of the music, though.

Great real ale pub with a friendly mixed crowd of locals, hippies and students. I would feel…read morecomfortable sitting here alone to wait for someone. Beer is excellent - the full Butcombe range and I love that it closes after lunch like a proper pub. There is a good range of snacks including nachos and wraps, lots of flyers for local music and arts event. The garden is covered and lovely for smokers and non-smokers alike. Indoors is wooden and comfortable.

A fantastic brewery in an absolutely stunning location right along the river. Bristol is already a…read morecute, friendly and walkable city - and then you throw a good brewery in the middle? Well done. The beers were excellent and they had a nice variety to choose from. We went twice, and the second time was during a Cask Beer tasting event. They had like 40 cask beers available to try, and the pizza oven was churning out the pies. They looked and smelled so good! Their branding is phenomenal! We got a hoodie to remember the beer, the vibes, and the branding.

This was a nice brewpub right by the water. Service was great! The margarita pizza was tasty! And…read morethe overall atmosphere was very relaxed and laid back on a Friday afternoon.

A wonderful place to go for Sunday lunch, but get there early as lunches are served on a first come…read morefirst served basis. Choices are usually Beef, Cheken, Lamb (thoroughly recommend), or Vegetarian. Wonderful outside area that can be used all year round. Very friendly, family and dog oriented.

The food was amazing The service was incredible…read moreThe atmosphere was great My child really enjoyed it

When my friend Michelle said there was a cider pub on a boat, I knew I had to come here. And it is…read morejust that... small pub which serves cider and some food on a boat on a canal. It was pretty quiet on a Sunday afternoon, but we each had a lovely cider and I got to drink on a boat. Order beverages below deck...but then we enjoyed the upper deck for the actual drinking. Now I want boat bars in NOLA.

Bristol's riverside is one of the nicest locations for a bit of a pub crawl and The Apple has to be…read moreone of the most popular places in the vicinity, particularly for cider drinkers as the name clearly suggests. Not only does it have a comprehensive selection of local ciders, including the infamous Old Bristolian, which is only served in half pints, but it has outdoor seating and serves amazing ploughmans lunches to help soak up the good stuff. A pint of Happy Daze and traditional ploughmans with a giant hunk of cheese is perfect for an afternoon venture. At night, the place attracts more of a crowd of laid back unpretentious older young folk (mid to late 20s). Understandably, the kind that drink cider rather than Lambrini. Though the latter is technically a perry...interesting.