The Beehive, Bristol

I visited this pub today (29/03/07), keen to spend some money. Unfortunately there was no one manning the bar. I waited patiently for several minutes, coughing, moving about, doing the usual things to attract attention apart from shouting out. Eventually I tracked down a lad I believe is the publican's son. I asked if anyone was serving; he asked me why, and then told me that someone would be there 'eventually'. At this point I walked out, but as I got in my car the boy came to the door and made a gesture. So, if you want to visit this obviously failing pub, good luck to you!

30 Mar 2007 00:12

The Mouse, Westbury on Trym

This also has a pleasant little beer garden at the side, with - at the present at least - a very attractive view, particularly for an urban pub.

12 Jan 2007 09:25

The Post Office Tavern, Bristol

This has a reasonably well segregated non smoking area, and the food is pretty good. However, if you want to have a pizza - very much the pub's unique selling point - it's worth checking ahead that they are actually serving that night.
The main problem with this place however is that it seems designed for and largely populated by the sort of people who met their life's partner back in 1965 when they were both in the Young Conservatives and whose main concern is that Inheritance Tax might be due on the house they bought for �15,000 in 1975.

12 Jan 2007 09:21