The Dovecote, Bristol - pub details
Address: Long Ashton, Bristol, Somerset, BS41 9LX [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 24657) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Bedminster (1.2 miles), Parson Street (1.4 miles), Clifton Down (2.2 miles)
Chain: Vintage Inns
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> Current user rating: 6.0/10 (rated by 6 users)
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user reviews of the Dovecote, Bristol
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| Large food led pub right next to the Ashton Court estate. Lots of different areas, some more geared towards dining, but still space to sit and have a pint, including some comfy sofas and old leather armchairs. Also a conservatory and a patio/garden with a nice outlook. Although this is a chain, it somehow manages to pull off the local pub feel better than most chains do. It seems to be under new management, with several signs around saying that Sharon and her team welcome you to their pub. There�s several interesting old pencil drawings of the locality, including Long Ashton as it was many years ago. There�s a �fantastic new menu� which whilst we didn�t try it, looked quite reasonable; a good compromise between your very basic pub grub and being too restauranty. There was also a specials blackboard to tempt you as you went in. The name was changed a few years ago from The Smyth Arms which seemed a bit unnecessary, but there is a genuine dovecote next to the pub which was a nice touch. Barmaid was very friendly � I queried if they had any other ciders on draft, and whilst they didn�t, she went to great lengths to tell me about a new one that they are due to get. Loos are a bit of a hike, it�s like being in a Wetherspoons. Beers on this occasion were Brain�s Rev. James, Tribute and Butcombe. A notice proclaimed the guest as being 6X, but I couldn�t see any evidence of this on the bar. The solitary cider was Blackthorn. Blackthorn - 16 May 2010 12:11 |
| not much of a greeting, told to find own table. No explanation of procedure for ordering. Had to order at bar which was a problem when ordering sweet because barman was busy serving. Food was brought before table was laid so had to ask for knives/forks etc. Sauces were broght but some had run out. Partners order was wrong (mash but asked for chips) so my meal had become a little cool. Food was no better than average -- seasoned chips just means ordinary frozen chips with with some salt on them. Pub wasn't busy so service should have been good -- it wasn't. Won't go again foxcombe - 21 Feb 2008 17:54 |
