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.

One of the other reviewers described it best as a "three star pub with an eleventy billion star…read morereview." We were visiting and staying in the Clifton area for just one day, and several friends recommended checking out the historic suspension bridge, then going to the "shit pub" next to it for some lunch with the view. While I was expecting a dive, the indoor dining area was more like a nicer restaurant. It was a colder November day, and we wanted to sit on the large patio to enjoy the views. The female server seemed to very stressed and unnerved. She seemed to get angry at us when we tried to order at the bar, but also didn't want to seat us ("NO! You need to tell me your table number and THEN I can place your order. I need the table number first! I won't know where to send it out!") when we didn't know the process. Throughout the ordering process, she just seemed annoyed by us. She rushed us, didn't even show us the full menu (I didn't see it until I was outside) and we were looking forward to going outside just to get away. I was happy to see Patron XO Café on the shelves and ordered that with coke and lime, and we took our drinks outside to wait. We took pictures with the scenic background, and waited, and waited. Finally, after 45 minutes (no one else was being brought food either), I went inside and asked the male server (I didn't want to deal with her anymore) about our order. He apologized profusely and told us he would check on it. We explained that we had limited time before going back to our hotel and if they hadn't started on the food yet, just to cancel the order. The order was brought out a few minutes later, and he offered us another round of complimentary drinks, which was nice. The food was actually very, very good! We ordered a cheese plate and a French onion soup, which was better than any of the French onion soups we'd ordered in France. Because of the location and view, I'm sure this place attracts plenty of patrons as it is, but it has potential to be so much more.

3.5 stars A modern…read morepub on the edge of Clifton Village with a great terrace that overlooks the Suspension Bridge. The open plan layout attracts families on the weekend lunchtime. The food is ok - pies with chips and mushy peas, soup of the day with bread. Nothing to shout home about really. Come on a sunny day and hang on the terrace may give this a 4-star rating, but we came on a rainy Boxing Day 2012.

Got the chicken Sunday roast! Pretty expensive given the portion size…read more The chicken was tender and tasty, and I really liked the roast root vegetables. It was my first time having Yorkshire pudding. Was very surprised to discover it wasn't actually a pudding Watched the Arsenal v Chelsea match while eating which was a big plus!

Cute pub in the center of Bath ( England), stopped for light lunch after Saturday flea market…read morenearby ( the market was not impressive). Food was good ( stake, humus, not so much the shakshuka - eggs were overcooked on the top and the whites were running at the bottom , friendly service, smallish portions for the price . Solid 3

This is a good old fashioned no frills country inn. A great spot to bring the younguns ! As there's…read morea fantastic enclosed park opposite. When I was a boy id stay in that park rain, snow, sleet and whatever the gods threw at me. Mostly with only a packets of smiths cheese and onion and a panda pop for comapany. Whilst my loving parents had a slap up meal and got 80s driving tipsey. Still its nice to be allowed to enter the bar area now ! And it literally has not changed. There is brass horsey stuff hangin off the walls and a very inviting log fire. There is a fine bar selection , providing you like cider which I do so that suits me then ! They have wine and beer but cant say I spent any time noticing what they had so tough tits on that! Food wise its an uninspired at first glance menu. But when you finally order im sure you'll be pleasently suprised. I had steak and guiness pie chips and peas. 5 quid . The pie was gert lovely jubbly. Lumps of tender steak like icebergs in a yummy guinesss gravy sea. It was tummy rubbin nice. Me old man had faggots. I think he's trying to tell me something, but I cant put me pinky on it ! He said that these were divine ! And much nicer than the faggot s he picked up in the shilling last night! Faggots or no faggot s this place is good food great atmosphere for a bargain price.

Was a great pub, but I've been up here 5 times In a row and there has been no food available…read morebecause "it was a busy lunch". Frankly it's pretty disappointing and a poor level of service. We really used to enjoy the atmosphere and social interaction from the staff, but the fact that this is the 5th time that food has been 'off the menu', and also it generally takes 15 mins to get served because the Staff are chatting... well let's just say I'm glad I'm moving from the area soon.

The Woods can be found just off of Park Street and is the sister bar to Elbow Street just slightly…read moredown the way. If the Elbow Room was going through puberty, drunk and passed out on the floor, The Woods has grown up, got a job and developed a taste for whisky and fine wines. This late night drinking venue is a victim of its own success and is often packed to the rafters will drunken revellers and city boys. It is a little on the pricey side, but I always find it worth the money considering what the other, unholy options are. Head upstairs if you're looking for a more relaxing atmosphere with your beer.

Set slightly away from Park Street, you'll spot this bar by its distinctive yellow front. This is…read moresomething of a specialist bar with a focus on whisky. This means behind the bar you'll find rows and rows of (pricey) whisky on display to tempt you. The focus on whisky is taken pretty seriously; they don't even serve beer by the pint, you have to buy it by the jug. Apart from the prices there isn't much too complain about here. It opens late, and this is a great place for late night drinking session. The big comfy sofas upstairs should help with this too. It's very popular, which is a blessing and curse as always. I recommend going on a week night, as you've got half a chance of getting one of those sofas then but it certainly won't be quiet. Also, it's worth knowing there's sometimes a queue to get it at the weekend.

What are an amazing place it was like waking up from anesthesia compared to sleeping in a Hilton or…read moreMarriott or any of the places that I normally stay a place like this is very real and the people are very real and it's like an entire other world. Some of the other reviews talked about noise at night but let's face it You're over a pub but the rooms are really nice they're very clean they're super comfortable there's a fireplace in the rooms in the atmosphere is very familial and everybody here seems to have a good attitude and is having a good time. The food is great The price of the room and everything was super reasonable. We spent some time talking with some of the folks here Mark behind the bar served this breakfast and Sally came down and chatted with us for a while and it was just not the type of experience that you'd find at a chain hotel it was very real very comfortable and one that we'd certainly want to return to.

I was working round the corner from this place for a while so it sort of became my local for a few…read moremonths. Being a Bath Ales managed pub, it sort of reflects the qualities of similar Bath Ale run pubs, insofar as it has good character and is in a good location. Unlike some of the others (in Bristol anyway) it's actually quite large and being quite close to the Memorial Ground it attracts a large group of lager swilling Gas Heads on a Saturday afternoon. The food they serve is of the brasserie or ponced up British variety, but is fairly inexpensive for what you get (which is good). The other thing of note is the large garden which plays host to an annual music festival there and live music on Sunday evenings. With not a juke box, fruit machine or pool table in sight, it's an odd mix at times but a pretty decent boozer in my book.

The Saracen's Head is reportedly Bath's oldest surviving pub, dating to 1713, and local tradition…read moreholds that Charles Dickens stayed here during his early visits to the city. With literary bona fides like those, we were hoping the food might rise somewhat above standard pub fare. Unfortunately, it was merely okay--nothing objectionable, but nothing especially memorable, either. The people were very nice, however, the beer was properly cold, and the historic surroundings certainly added character. You cannot always expect culinary fireworks from a traditional pub, but given this one's age, history, and Dickens connection, it seems like a missed opportunity not to make the dining experience as distinctive as the building. Kid friendly.

The Saracens Head is thought to be the oldest pub in Bath. Built in 1713, they've had many notable…read morevisitors, including Charles Dickens. We popped in for a quick pint and were struck by how beautiful the interior was, how historic they've kept it and mostly how it seemed like it was a step above most English pubs. With a bag of vinegar crisps and a flat, lifeless English ale, we felt at home sitting next to Dicken's corner. It is a really cool way to experience England as it was, and in Bath as it still remains.

Lovely pub and beautiful Christmas decorations makes the pub so welcoming…read more Liam and his staff made us all feel so welcome and we will be back again to visit. food was amazing all clean plates at the end of our meal. thank you again Liam

The Priory is part of the vintage inn chain of pubs and if you haven't tried one then I recommend…read more This one is set off the beaten track and has both front and back gardens. It went through a big refurb a few years back and the interior is homely and comfy. The food is generally of a good standard, however I have had the odd disappointing dish. My recommendation is to go for the specials as they are always good! It's not the cheapest but that is normally reflected in the quality. The service can also be a little slow during busy periods.