I've been to the Globe half a dozen times since it's transformation from lively young persons hang…read moreout to gastro pub want to be, many moons ago This use to be my local, way back when I was a wee whipper snapper and I have many funny memory! It certainly wasn't an eating pub and pretty much a lawless land at times! Any way that was yonks ago! The pub has now stood the test of time for a number of years as a good eating pub. It has a cosy atmosphere and I've never been disappointed with the food. My last visit there was last Saturday for my Grandpappy's 79th birthday. 8 of us went and we were all more than happy with the food and service. Meals consumed on our table were my choice of beef, ale and mushroom pie, lamb shank, salmon, pork belly in a cider sauce, home made lasagne and the special: chicken supreme. The pie was excellent, marred only slightly by my food envy of Grandpappy's pork belly, wow! All in all a great night and based on this visit I have to give the Globe 5 stars, as it was a flawless meal and Grandpappy had the best birthday he could ask for. Good times.

This was my local back in the day, I spent many a night during my mis spent youth supping Cider and…read moreblack, and playing pool in what was a very rough round the edges spit n saw dust pub. Some years ago now The Globe had an impressive refurb, kicked out the under age rif raff and here you have the pub it is today. You still have the locals that gather at one end of the bar, but the back of pub is predominantly for dinners. You'll find the usual suspects on the menu, fish & chips, lasagna, steak etc. but the last few times if been I've chose from the specials board. Tonight was a family birthday so about 10 of us visited, I had Supreme of chicken which was served with rice and salad. It was good quality pub grub, nothing cordon blu but it was really tasty, decent portion and good value. My husband had the pie and chips, he enjoyed it although others who had the same complained it was a bit rich and the lid was 'too much crust'. The staff were fairly friendly, and attentive checking things were okay with our orders etc and willing to bring drinks to the table. My issue with The Globe is it does seem to lack atmosphere, I'm not sure what or how it just does, I never leave thinking 'I must go back'. Having said that it's always busy, so they must be doing something right.

Working in Filton Abbey Wood isn't particularly inspiring. There are an awful lot of office blocks,…read morenot a lot of greenery and the facilities are few and far between. So after a long stressful day in the office, finding a place for an after work drink isn't the easiest task. Thank all in the name of cider for The Fox Den Inn, just a ten minute walk from Filton Abbey Wood train station. This pub-cum-restaurant is how English pubs are represented in films like Bridget Jones and Notting Hill: wooden floors, an open fire and lots of local ales. It may not be the most exciting pub but you're guaranteed to get friendly service, huge comfy arm chairs and a good variety of drinks. It's a bit on the pricey side, and I wouldn't go out of my way to drink here, but if you work in Filton it's the best place for a cheeky mid-day pint.

As fake-traditional pubs go, this one's not bad. It's built in the grounds of the Holiday Express…read moreand you might expect it to be soulless and terribly overpriced, and it is a little, but not too much. The food is OK, typical chain-pub food quality with a fairly varied menu that includes the pub food classics but a very limited selection for vegetarians. The specials board usually has a lot of extra variety on it and is worth looking at. They have a couple of genuine wood fires that are quite pleasant and help give the place at least a little bit of atmosphere. It's fairly spacious with a couple of little nooks that make it feel a little cosier. The service is standard if a little cold.

The cider aint that cheap, but they do a decent ham roll. You will be greeted warmly, and they have…read morea 50 ft bar. A great selection of alcohol is on offer and for 4 quid for a double & mixer. This is a drinkers pub " foods across the road mate" type establishment. Something of a rateity and very welcome in this world of ever increasing gastropubs.

This pub sits just on the boarder between Fishponds, Staple Hill and Downend so is an easy access…read morelocal pub/meeting point for many. Good food served all day, each day and I would go to say it's some of the best modern pub food you're likey to order in the area. The pub has a decent sized well kept garden to the back and also a seating area out the front, amongst the hustle and bustle of the busy High Street. Staff are very welcoming and while its clear it's a locals pub it's also somewhere that accommodates good pub food and drinks for the odd night out/Sunday Roast. The food menu isn't huge which I think is good to keep the quality, which it does. You can expect in trend meals such as 'Mac & Cheese' & pulled pork etc as well as tradition pub favourites. However I feel the menu could be refreshed more often. I can highly recommend the gnocchi on the current menu. You can tell I've eaten there once or twice! Steak night on a Thursday is great and really popular. 2 good quality steak meals and a bottle of wine for £30. There are various themed evenings to check out and the odd event such as a cider and pork day festival that happened early this year, which was a lot of fun and family friendly to boot. All in all the Cross Hands is a good modern pub in the fishponds area that blends your classic local with good quality dining. It's not the cheapest option of watering holes in the area but is great and also definitely accommodates a wee tipple on a Friday and Saturday night!

The Cross Hands is a superb pub/restaurant and is a breath of fresh air for the Fishponds area…read more I've been in The Cross Hands from time to time over the years, but some friends (and fellow elites) recently move a couple of streets away, so I've been been in there quite a bit recently, and I've had a great time I each time I've been. What I really like about it is that it has a really cosy, proper pub feel to it, while also being a really good restaurant. The food these guys serve up is fantastic! They do a steak night which is every Thursday which is 2 steaks and a bottle of wine for £30, and with the quality of the food its a great deal. They have good outside seating areas at the front me back and have a brilliant hog roast and cider festival in the summer, with live bands and lots of banter. Sunday Lunches are also really good. But it's not all about the food, however good it is. This is a really good pub that feels like you're in your local, even if it's the first time you've been.

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!

Nice place for a drink, unfortunately the food was lacking flavour and for the price the portions…read morewere small and presented poorly

The White Lion on has undergone quite a transformation in recent years, and I am so pleased! This…read moregem is now living up to its potential. The location, right on historic Frenchay common, is one of my favourite places in Bristol - beautiful, tranquil, and natural. The pub is a stones throw from the common and the church, the Oldbury Court estate, the Frome Valley walkway, and the national trust owned Frenchay Moor. The White Lion is now the perfect place to go for a bite to eat or drink when enjoying a stroll in the countryside. Gone is the tatty decor and menus dominated with onions rings, nachos and other beige fried goods. In its place is a cosy "modern-vintage" style pub, a fantastic bar and a decent and reasonable classic pub menu. This beautifully refurbished establishment gives me even more reasons for donning the walking boots and going for a good stomp. The impressive bar has a really extensive range of beers, ciders and lagers on tap and in bottle - a mix of both local and 'high end' international. All supported by a good range of wines, spirits and softies. They do a lovely mulled wine and cider too. The food menu is typical gastro-pub fayre. It offers the burgers, grills, pies, fish and chips, hot sarnies, and a good specials menu. Sunday lunch is a popular occasion too. It seems to be riding on the 'pulled pork' bandwagon, offering the slow cooked meat atop of various dishes, which isn't necessarily a bad thing I suppose... The food is good quality, home-made, generous in portion, and and elegantly presented. Its not going to win Michelin awards, but it hits the spot, puts a smile on your face, and is light on the wallet. The decor involves lots of rustic wood, leather, and brass - adorned with historic pictures of Bristol. It has a warm atmosphere, and always seems to be full of people. I can't wait for the summer - when I can enjoy long evenings sipping cider in the garden to the rear, which overlooks the the river Frome and Oldbury Court... Sigh... Summer...

A friendly place, staff are great. Great outdoor seating area, family and Dog friendly. Food is…read morevery well prepared and served.

This pub has a great beer garden which includes a couple of 'Wendy Houses' which children were…read morehappily playing in on the sunny Sunday I visited. There's plenty of tables too. The vibe of this pub is friendly and relaxed, and dogs are welcome. Well it is called the lazy dog after all. It would be rude to leave them out. There is a good choice of beers, and cider, and if you order water, you'll get a delicious fruit medley added to it to brighten up your day. i was visiting for Sunday lunch which is around £10. I had the roast beef, and my friend opted for the vegetarian option, which she said was delicious. My roast was tasty, however I prefer my beef to be medium/rare, and certainly pink, so this was more well done than I'd prefer. However, saying that the vegetables were crisp and delicious and it was an enjoyable meal.

This is a very family friendly pub - lots of babies and toddlers hanging around. Handy if many of…read moreyour friends have joined the sprog trend which seems to invading this side of Bristol. I love the beer garden here which has a great view of the city - however, unfortunately the beer is very expensive in comparison to other pubs. I tried lunch here, and had one of their baguettes, which unfortunately contained more mayonnaise than actual filling - which is just not my bag. One thing I am looking forward to tasting though is a stonebaked pizza fresh from the pizza oven in the garden - this will have to be tried, as it looks and smells delicious.

Cool little pub right near Victoria park. Even cooler when you need to escape the elements of…read moreVictoria park to discover a pub with an excellent selection of beer. The atmosphere is great and kudos to the woman behind the bar who agreed that chilli rice crackers are the best snack ever. Also, they have their own selection of old boardgames and books and the outdoor seating was impressive! It was a bit of an impromptu visit, but I would like to come again and try some of the food!

The Flyer is one of my favourite pubs on Gloucester road, it has something about it that makes it a…read morebit different and I'm really not sure what it is. The building it's self is pretty big, it looks a bit like a farm house you'd expect to see out in the country but it's smack bang in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Gloucester Rd. I love the lay of out this pub, there's lots of little corners you can hide away in but equally there's larger tables you can share with a big group of friends. There's a nice outside seating area which is covered and has heaters and loads of tables. The foods is always pretty good, they have a great little bar snack menu which is more like tapas, we often get a few plates to share and it's always been spot on. The drinks are quite pricy it's over £4 a pint and a glass of wine is around £5. Spirits and a mixer was around £3.50 which I guess isn't too bad. Just a little niggle with my last visit, I am partial to a G&T which in my opinion absolutely needs to come with lime, at the very least lemon. The bar man didn't seem to get this concept which was quite irritating to have to ask every time I went to the bar. All in all this a great pub!!

One of thee best spot on Gloucester Road. The Flyer has It all: Great drinks, awesome food,…read morecrackin' ambience and outside seating at the front and back. I lived on Gloucester Road for a couple of years. Being the longest stretch of independent shops in Europe, it had a bit of a reputation to keep up! The Flyer is one of the more comfortable, less bohemian but expensive restaurants/pubs on the road. Drinks wise you get premium lagers like Kirin, my favourite lager! But at over £4 a pop it's not cheap! They have a great wine list which is full of malbecs and fine whites. The food menu is small but wholesome and comforting. It regularly changes and they have a decent daily specials board. I've eaten quite a few times and apart from one Sunday lunch mishap, it's always been good. The best thing about the pub is the layout. You can find a table an be separated from the rest and have a nice intimate meal. Alternatively you can get amongst it and have 20+ people sit together. The back garden and outside seating are great for the summer. The back garden an get really busy with an awesome buzz I the air.

The Apple is Bristol's most famous cider boat situated in the busy Harbourside area. It's most…read morefamous cider is Old Bristolian, which is 8% and is only served in half pints! It tastes ok but it doesn't come close to the exhibtion cider served in the Coronation Tap (Clifton). There's a wide range of ciders on offer, mostly local west country ones and the prices are fairly good. The boat itself is a bit dark and dingy and it rocks- a lot! Being downstairs and drinking a pint of old Bristolian whilst the boat rocks from side to side is an unpleasant experience. The Apple is a bit of a novelty and lots of fun but it's not the best cider place in Bristol- the Coronation Tap is better- and the food is not too good.

A boat, which specialises in cider and some other apple based beverages.. Brilliant…read more There are two bars on the boat,move downstairs and one on the deck. Out of the two I'd recommend the deck, as it's a bit boat-dank downstairs. There's an impressive list of ciders, mostly on tap, from scrumpies to the pale and fizzy ones. You can try out a cider brandy or a Champagne cider, made using Champagne yeast if you're feeling fancy. Did I mention it's on a boat?