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.

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!

The New Inn is an early twentieth century coach house style pub on the A368…read more It has a large bar area complete with roaring log fire - very welcoming on cold winter's night. They have an extensive restaurant serving meals all day either from the specials board, carvery or lunch / evening menu. There's a great choice in food - veggies are well catered for and the fish dishes are very popular. I've been here on several occasions and the restaurant is usually busy and always very ably managed by Sonja the landlady. The prices are about average; £4 for a starter and £7.25 for lasagne with salad and garlic ciabatta but there are also sometime lunchtime special deals. All the staff here are very friendly, polite and accommodating and the atmosphere is homely and hospitable. There's some entertainment in the evenings and all you can eat buffets on Thursdays are only £9.95 per person and run alternately with Indian and Mexican food.

The meal I had last sunday was OK. I thought it was expensive for the very little food on the plate.read more

I booked a table for 9 people for my birthday at the Jolly Sailor, we arrived to immediately…read more discover booking means essentially nothing, as there is no table set aside and no record of it, we were dismissively told to sit wherever we can find space and all orders for drinks and food were done through the bar with only two staff on, this meant there was a long line leading outside for absolutely everything. Our so called "booking" was for 12.30 and we received our abjectly awful, straight out of a packet, food 2 hours later, after chasing up and complaining 3 times to staff who were frankly untrained and unfriendly, nobody in the establishment seemed to care less that food simply was not coming to tables, or that the three young children at our table were going demented with hunger, staff as far as I could tell were limited only to dropping off plates every so often and glass collecting as nobody in the several hours we were there even spoke to us or acknowledged our existence, the ridiculous system in place meant a half an hour queue if you wanted more drinks with your meal or to even speak to anyone about the problem. The adjacent table in the conservatory with us had the exact same experience, having booked for a birthday, waited several hours for food and been arrogantly dismissed whenever they tried to address this with staff. Sadly this pub is now clearly being run as a money grabbing tourist trap given their stunning riverside location, who having had your money off you as you order, simply could not care less about the rest of your experience, the quality of the food or service. It is frankly an insult and exploitative that they take "bookings" and do absolutely nothing to honour them. A birthday meal with family ruined, not only would I avoid ever coming back to this once decent pub I would also advise everyone I know in the local area never to bother. I left feeling as if I'd been mugged.

Really really wish I had read the most recent reviews on Trip Advisor before coming here!!…read more Awful service and awful food. The staff were so rude. If I asked for anything they were visibly annoyed and literally huffed when I asked for a bowl of water for my dog. Took over an hour for food to arrive and both times that I approached the bar to ask about where the food was, the staff ignored me until they had finished their conversation! Wouldnt have been so bad if the food had been nice once it finally came out - microwave meal slop! The Bird in Hand nearby is heaven in comparison. I recommend anyone to go there instead.

Suprised that this hasn't been reviewed, but it is very popular, not at all posh nosh if fact a bit…read moretoo traditional sometimes, but good value food, and probably the best around for pub grub. Can get busy when the sun shines.

I've been here several times with my family for Sunday dinner, and it's always been first class…read more The food is lovely and has a real "homemade" taste. Most recently, we arrived at 1pm on a Sunday, and, not having booked, were told a table would not be available for one hour. After buying a drink, sitting down, we were told they could squeeze us in immediately, but would need the table back at half 2 (more than enough time!). Great service, polite staff, and hot, delicious food. Top marks.

Fantastic village pub in Compton Dando, a quintessentially English village outside of Bristol. A…read moreroaring fireplace, candlelit tables, wooden beams and rolling hills outside make for a lovely, warm setting. The excellent food matches the friendly service and there are a great selection of dishes. Very highly recommended.

A lovely out of town pub with a more upmarket feel…read more The first thing you notice about this place when you walk in is how clean everything is, especially the bar with the beautifully polished brass work. The atmosphere is warm and cosy and as the building has many original features still in tact it also gives of a certain country pub charm. The business is split into the two traditional sections of a bar/ bar eating areas and a more formal restaurant area. Food here is mostly traditional based country pub food with a few hidden gems. The savoury eccles cake is amazingly tasty and well worth a try if it's available on your visit. Meal sizes are just right and the selection of local ales is good. The service was friendly, fast and efficient (really couldn't have asked for better).

This is a very nice out of town pub/restaurant with a wondeful homely feel to the place. It has…read morerecently been refurbished and they have improved on what was already a very warm and welcoming place to eat and drink. If you're coming here for a bite to eat or just for a swift half you won't be dissapointed as they do both with aplomb. The service is excellent and very friendly and with a fantastic beer garden, it is the perfect place for a mid summers pub lunch. The prices are pretty good too and the portion sizes are more than ample. Bargain. Good quality food, great location and settting, nice decor inside and out. What an English boozer should be.

This review is for the inside restaurant. They also offer rooms and an outdoor seating area on the…read moredeck and lawn by the river. The restaurant was recommended by our hotel with the caveat that service can be slow. We arrived for a rather early dinner and although there were a number of people in the pub area with drinks and snacks, the dining area we were seated in was empty. There seem to be several different dining areas in this establishment. The one we were seated in had six tables with a library motif overlooking the deck above the river. Very cozy with old photos of rowing teams, a fireplace and heavy woodwork. The menu contains a variety of choices from around the world. Our selections included chicken curry and a roasted vegetable pizza. The curry arrived on a bed of rice with a side of an apple sauce, naan bread and potatoes. In my mind it seemed an odd combination, two carbs, no veg and apple sauce. It made a filling meal minus the apple sauce which was not to my dining companions liking (fruit). The pizza crust was a bit under cooked and over all the pizza did not have much flavor. There were a lot of textures with the variety of vegetables and a good deal of cheese over all. I do like a fresh tasting tomato sauce that stands on it's own and perhaps the combination of ingredients on top hid the quality of the sauce. In any event, it all came down to the crust for me - it just didn't hold up in taste or texture. I found out after dinner it was 'pizza day' which entitled me to a free dessert. Yea! I ordered the brownie and swapped the menu ice cream for a vanilla then added an Amaretto accompaniment. The waitress mentioned Amaretto is not commonly ordered and she had to check if they carried it. The brownie was warm and satisfyingly rich. The restaurant itself is lovely. The waitstaff, very nice. They offer free wi-fi (password on a sign at the bar). If you have time for a leisurely meal and want a bit of menu variety, or a seat by the river, this could by your spot. I understand on a sunny day the outside terrace fills up fast, so get there early if that is your goal.

Epic location, right next to the canal, food is pretty good and they are dog friendly, all we need…read moreis some sunshine

I love this little pub! I went here today with some friends…read morefor the carvery- at almost £10 a little steep but it was worth it. Though really busy they didnt run out of anything and it all tasted very nice. There is seating outside next to the river, on a lovely sunny day watching the boats go by is very calming. Easy to get to from Bristol along the ring road with ample parking just outside the front. Staff were super super busy and looked stressed but the minimal service we required was perfect. Well worth a visit- though some negative reviews from others i'd def advise giving it a go. lovely locaiton-good delish food-great scenery.

I went here with a large group of people a few months ago for lunch and everything was pretty much…read morespot on. The food was excellent quality and reasonably priced, the service was perfect and the view of the River Avon really set the scene. Somebody recommended the "hot rock" slates to us (a hot slate they cook meat on). The steak I had was superb and can definitely recommend it if you're thinking of going to the Inn. Word of warning though. Every Saturday they offer some form of "entertainment". Not sure what this is as I didn't go on a Saturday night. But they do have a Cabaret Night the last Friday of each month that I'm aware of. And a Karaoke night the first Tuesday of each month apparently. Now, your enjoyment of such evenings will largely depend on what you're looking for in a restaurant. I for one am not looking for some God awful singer belting out Robbie Williams songs whilst I'm eating my dinner so will avoid the first Tuesday of each month like the plague.

This is a lovely country pub, a little gentrified and friendly landlord with high standards. They…read moreare well known for their food which is meant to be good. There is a restaurant. However, my mother and I have wanted to like the food over and over again and feel there is a lack of understanding of food. It's cooked nicely but without the sort of understanding we hope to expect in places like this. But I am a vegetarian and so this amy well explain things. They can make something veggie for you but it will not overwhelm you. I prefer the more ordinary bar food. They have very nice rooms and packages. Many people come from London and far away places to come here. I believe they have a website. The Qype map is not accurate, so please check.