The Blackboy Inn, Bristol - pub details
Address: 171 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2RY [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 23821) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Clifton Down (0.4 miles), Redland (0.7 miles), Sea Mills (0.8 miles)
> Current user rating: 5.8/10 (rated by 12 users)
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user reviews of the Blackboy Inn, Bristol
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| Yet another traditional, street corner boozer that has re-invented itself as a gastro-pub. It�s a shame that every pub seems to have to go down this route in order to survive, but clearly it�s better than the place closing. That said, there is a small bar here that is clearly set aside for drinkers rather than diners, which is more than can be said in many so called pubs. It�s been a few years since I was last in here, but it�s certainly had a bit of a transformation as far as I can remember. The smaller bar at the front is the one that lends itself more to drinking, and this was a pleasant enough space with a slate tiled floor, white wood panelling on the lower half of the walls and canary yellow paint above. Various artistic drawings were on the walls, and there was a small fireplace at one end. The bar is immediately in front of you, and a small passageway at the side leads to the rear dining room. The decor here is similar, with the addition of various wine box ends on the wall, candles on the tables and drawback curtains. All the tables here were laid up for food, and is soon filled up on a recent Friday evening visit. Overall, the food was very good and I would recommend it. There menu was short and to the point, and was complimented by a few more dishes on the specials board. A starter of Leek & Shropshire Blue tart certainly hit the spot, as did a main course of Bacon & Smoked Haddock Fishcake. Prices were not unreasonable for a venue such as this, with the main course being around the �10 mark. A very small and disappointing vegetable side dish was over priced at �2.50 however. Staff were friendly and helpful, although not as switched on as they might have been. On ordering a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, the waitress enquired �is that the white one?� Beers on tap were Timothy Taylor Landlord and Otter Ale. The solitary cider was Taunton Traditional. Blackthorn - 23 Aug 2011 09:43 |
| Now re-opened under new management. It's had a major refurb and the back bar is now a restaurant. However, the front bar is still available to people who just want a pint; Otter Bitter and TT Landlord when I was there, both in good nick, if on the pricey side at �3.30. (Average for Clifton, I suppose) Haven't tried the food but it looks good quality and they do a set lunch for a reasonable price. mousefan - 17 Jul 2011 11:33 |
| It's shut now. Shame. However, I got the impression that the owners couldn't work out whether it should be a sports bar, a food pub or just a street corner boozer. Hopefully someone else will be able to make it work. mousefan - 5 Apr 2011 20:56 |
| Was in here yesterday; only two ales on, Betty Stogs (not great), Tribute (spot on). However, the new menu needs to be checked out- the food is superb and reasonably priced mousefan - 17 Oct 2010 10:49 |
| Dont know why the owner has plonked tables all over the place-it looks like a 19century workhouse! hammers101 - 7 Aug 2010 11:31 |
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