Compton Inn, Compton Dando - pub details
Address: Court Hill, Compton Dando, Bristol, Somerset, BS39 4JZ [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 12870) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Keynsham (2.6 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 8.6/10 (rated by 5 users)
other pubs nearby:
George & Dragon, Pensford (1.6 miles), Rising Sun, Pensford (1.7 miles), Travellers Rest, Pensford (1.8 miles), Wheatsheaf, Corston (1.8 miles), Charlton, Keynsham (1.9 miles)
user reviews of Compton Inn, Compton Dando
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| A popular country pub that was pretty much full to capacity on a recent late Saturday afternoon visit, which is good to see, if somewhat surprising given it's slightly out of the way location. According to one of the friendly locals this is due to the local shoot meeting in the pub. Inside, the pub is basically a single L-shape room, divided up in to a couple of different sections. The main area at the front of the pub is a traditional bar area with wood flooring, pale lemon paintwork on the upper part of the walls, and pale green wood panelling below as well as a community notice board. There was some exposed stonework at the rear, which was a nice touch although it was shame it had a plasma stuck on it which spoilt the look somewhat. Fortunately this was not in use. A large fire-place to the right housed a small wood burning stove, but this was not in use and looked as though it may be more of a decorative feature. However, there was another large dual aspect stone fire-place to the left which also housed a roaring wood burning stove and this was kept well topped up whilst we were there from the pile of logs alongside. Next to this was a bookcase squeezed in to the gap between the chimney and the wall. A few armchairs and a leather sofa around the fire are a cosy spot and to the other side of the fire-place is an area that looks more geared up for dining with old black and white pictures of the village on the walls. Another, carpeted dining area was at the rear of the pub complete with candles on all the tables. Despite this, I didn't get the impression that this was particularly a dining pub, but more of a village local that does food. That may have been just due to the nature of the clientele present at the time though. Beers on tap were Doom Bar, Butcombe and Gem. Ciders were Blackthorn, Stowford Press and Thatcher's Traditional. Blackthorn - 5 Nov 2012 16:22 |
| This place is excellent, a real model for how a country pub has to be these days. They do, obviously, depend on food but it's still very much a pub, not a restaurant. There were people from outside the village who'd booked tables for Sunday lunch but lots of regulars there too, and very relaxed atmosphere. We hadn't booked but decided to eat and the food was great. This is a very professional set-up that does everything it has to and does it well. DavidBath - 23 Apr 2012 23:34 |
| Have been back and is now under new management. Much busier than before, food menu is more varied, atmosphere is more casual and is very welcoming to everyone including children. Now have TV which not sure if is good thing but was pleased to see it was not always on. Same staff as before which was nice as girl on bar very efficient and friendly. A lovely country pub in idyllic setting. trickster1 - 18 May 2008 22:00 |
| A beautifully renovated olde public house, We had a meal which was far superior to what you would expect from a pub and would take quite some beating it is a real find. Also a very pleasant countryside setting. An excellent wine list, efficient and friendly staff. Book a table and you will not be disappointed. trickster1 - 23 Dec 2007 00:50 |
| One of my friends described this as "The Woolpack" Its a really friendly, small country pub with excellent beers. Its very rarely busy not because of its quality but the village its self is so small with little around it, you are basically in the middle of the English country side. You will need to drive to and from this pub as there is no public transport in Compton Dando, well there is one bus a week if that counts but I throughly recommend it as a High Quality, Tradional British pub. balearic_mad - 25 Jul 2005 13:36 |
