The Foresters Arms, Bristol - pub details
Address: 94 Ashley Down Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 9JR [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 23802) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Montpelier (1 mile), Redland (1.2 miles), Stapleton Road (1.3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
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> Current user rating: 5.7/10 (rated by 6 users)
other pubs nearby:
Lazy Dog, Bristol (0.1 miles), John Cabot, Horfield (0.2 miles), Tinto Lounge, Horfield (0.2 miles), Old Fox, Horfield (0.2 miles), Anchor, Bishopston (0.2 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Foresters Arms, Bristol
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| No ale when visited so opted for Blackthorn. Service was friendly enough but the pub is very tired looking to say the least. If u want decent beer try the lazy dog just down the road. 5/10 fat_beer_badger - 19 Apr 2012 18:35 |
| The Forresters is probably one of the last remaining true pubs in the area (I don't count the Gloucester Road drinking holes like the GL and A). Very much a working man's pub frequented by regulars yet welcoming to visitors. However, it's probably not the place to take a first date (or indeed any lady with sensitive ears). The atmosphere varies night to night depending what's on. As Moog says, Celtic matches pack the place out, as do occasional live music sessions (Irish with a strong Republican flavour... sometimes offensive to English ears) and dodgy discos... usually 60/70s style. Rovers football matches also result in a pre-match scrum (as does the rugby). The other variable is the bar staff. Most are fine, and very attentive... however some others seem to hang around with no particular aim in life, have no idea of "first come first served" and use the juke-box and TV to suit themselves, not the customers. All in all, a good honest boozer that deserves more recognition from the beer-heads... just don't sit near the loos, there's a drainage problem! pinter - 14 Feb 2008 16:40 |
| Friendly pub which usually offers one or two decent beers, e.g. Butcombe Bitter. If you're after a quiet pint in a friendly atmosphere it's probably the best in the area. It's also home to the largest Celtic supporters club in the SW so, if you go there when there's a Celtic game on, it will be very busy! Moog - 26 Jun 2005 19:00 |
