Nothing strikes fear into an appalling singer like me than the word 'karaoke'. So when a colleague…read moreheld his leaving do there, I knew I was going to need some liquid encouragement before I dared to sing a note. So just before we headed up the road to Kareoke-Me! we went to The White Lion on Colston Avenue. It may not look like much on the outside, but inside you'll find a warm and welcoming bar which is bustling with atmosphere. It's very small on the inside, so if you're popping in - be prepared to stand. But there's service with a smile and local pints served at a reasonable price and that's good enough for me. Great for an after work drink or a lunchtime pint.

This is a gem of a Pub…read more The atmosphere is always fantastic, and you can tell that the publican puts in alot of work as there is always something organised, some event going on, or new idea introduced. I think i'll be coming here over the next few weeks for all the 6 nations Rugby, as I now the atmosphere will be brilliant. You'd probably have to come early if you wanted a seat, but wheres the fun in sitting! They have started serving Tapas all day which is something i'd like to try out soon, and with many traditional ales and ciders to wash it down with, who can resist!?

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.

On the route of many a student night into town, the Bishops, being large and not too expensive, is…read morewell suited as a hopping point before a night of clubbing. It's very much a friday night pub in my opinion, but fortunatly this doesn't necessarily mean a scrum at the bar, with a slightly more civilised crowd than you'll get at similar sized places on waterfont, for instance. The music may well be pounding though, and plenty of people will be there with the intention of having more than a couple of drinks. There's the Prince of Wales over the road if you want somewhere that isn't quite so loud, so I don't think I should complain about it. Plus, the Bishops is mercifully cheap compared to some of the places close by.

The Bishops is located on the lower end of Gloucester Road. By day it is full of footie fans and…read morelocal old men, by night its students en route to clubbing. If the football isn't on, it makes a pleasant spot to do my Yelping with a cup of coffee and wireless. The interior is well designed and has a cosy, yet modern feel to it. Staff were efficient and chatty without being annoying which is always a positive. I have only visited The Bishops once at night time and this was at around 6ish for a pub dinner. The food was cheap and cheerful and not too bad actually. It did, however, get very busy just as we were finishing so I can imagine it's a lively place once the clubbers emerge.

This is a cheap and cheerful pub! Probably the cheapest pub in Newport City Centre for drinking…read more Shots are around 90p and the sell a few house ales. They have a DJ on Fridays and Saturday nights and the customer crowd in mixed. Age ranges from people in their 20's up to their 50's. It gets very busy on weekends, and mid week it tends to attract more students (due to the cheap prices). If you are up for a messy night out (alcoholic) then this is the place to go. IF you are looking for a quiet civilized drink, this is definitely not the place for you

This is a very popular pub in the night times, as well as the day times, offering many drinks at…read morelow prices including the famous shots I go in there for which are very cheap! A lovely, friendly pub most of the time, but a tight squeeze when trying to walk through.

The location is great and the bar is neat, but their Abbey Ales Bellringer ale is not that good. I…read morekneecapped that going on so that's on me, but I was craving a porter and that didn't have that. The young lady bartender maybe didn't understand me and asked if I wanted a port. I doubt they even have that. Anyway, the bar is a go to spot for watching rugby matches and they have a pool table as well. Some outside seating too. They only serve snacks but no real food. The claim to be the oldest brewery in Bath and it's true but we are talking since 1997. I was expecting something much older. But still, 1997 and the Bellringer just wasn't my beer. Looking at the reviews of the beers they brew, most people will agree. If I came back, I would just get a Guinness or something bottled.

Came in here to catch the second half of Alex Fergusons last home game for ManU. After I bellied up…read moreto the bar Rob came over and asked me what I wanted to drink. They have some of the Abbey Ales so I tried the Bellringer which was good. I also tried the Midford Cider after the gentleman next to me told me it would end my day at 6.5% (I squeezed in 6 more hours of drinking afterwards) The place is large and has plenty of seating, including couches. There is free pool everyday until 5PM and beers were cheap at about £3. Rob even told me about a few other places I needed to check out before I left town.

The place is huge, and navigating the different rooms is a bit daunting. The vibe is great, and the…read morestaff was super friendly and helpful. None of the beers really impressed me (I had 5 different pints) but they were fine. We didn't eat, but the food looked great. Solid choice.

Hard to tell from the outside, but once you get in it is quite a big bar that is very cozy and has…read morebig tables as well as nice booths. Lots of tvs to watch Sky Sports if you are a sports fan. You can order off of an app which is great and they have a very clear beer menu (many vegan) on the wall. We didn't eat but it also looked like they had a very nice sunday lunch with big portions. We could have sat here for hours.

I love this pub! There's something really cosy about it. It's run by a brewery but it doesn't feel…read morelike it. It's a classic pub, a drink after work pub, but I think that's because a lot of people don't know it's there. It's a great, central location but there's not many other reasons you'd go down that road unless you use it as a cut through or stay at the thistle hotel. They do a solid food menu and a good range of drinks. The decor is classic and I think that's what makes it feel a bit wintery. It's a smidge towards the pricey end of a pubby pub but you get a nice glass of wine instead of a vinegar! There's loads of seating, lots of nice sofas and the creme de la creme is out the back... There's only a ruddy cinema you can hire in the back room. And this isn't just a few seats and a projector it's a lush room with luxury leather, comfy seats with a blanket each and nice decor with film quotes on the wall and sound proofing. You can hire it for sports or films or occasions. It's mega, trust me. Well worth the £70 an hour. And you can add food to that! A great idea for something different to do! There's also a few benches out the back for the smokers and it's overlooked by a really historic building that apparently makes it into all the Bristol tourist books. You need to visit this pub, it's a classic all rounder!

This is an average place. I think it lacks in character because of the location, it is slightly…read moredown a side road that you wouldn't really walk down unless you knew Bristol quite well, so I think the average joe doesn't stumble accross it. They are obviousley doing ok for business (other wise they'd be closed) that could be down to alot of the real ales they have, which seems to draw in alot of the locals. The foof menu is pretty good. I cn only speak on the soup, which was, well, warm and tasty... nothing special.

Good pub but order food before 5pm as kitchen was closed when we arrived... limited staffing as…read morestaff seemed rather curt and stressed. Just like most pubs it's dark wood and low lighting. Order your brew at bar. Average level of noise as folks celebrating life during holidays. Cheers!

Bar staff not particularly friendly and snappy when we asked about food being available…read more Very poor Sunday lunch: none of it was home made, cold Yorkshire puddings, cold roast potatoes and over cooked veg. We were gutted as we were so hungry. The pub itself is dark and atmospheric with loads of places to sit. There are pool tables if you fancy a game.