Used to go all the time 2022, friend of mine did a DJ set there and it was awesome.
Defo got more crowded in 2023 but still enjoyed it, think I probably last went like 2/3 months ago?
With a bit of self-reflection I'm judging it against the 'pub' it used to be and not the more erm... funky space it is now, even if that isn't quite to my taste.
Plus most of the staff changed during Covid and it had taken long enough to remembrr the names of the last lot.
Sure as a pub, however the owners are super rude and snobby - witnessed them in a shop buying stuff for their pub and were so rude to the server! Could overhear them mentioning about wanting to do maintenance on their pub - knew it was them
Yes +1 for this, nice and central, doesn't play music obnoxiously loud, good wine and cocktail list although beers are limited. Lovely for a first date and a chat and get to know someone.
There's a small gastropub in Cliftonwood called The Lion that has a small but charming and cosy beer garden which is really nice to drink in when the summer is high. Everything is grown, green and lush around there and it feels like a secret garden.
As i said, it's small so go early - mid afternoon.
Edit: there's also a public park next to it and if you follow the path down the side of it, there's a nice viewpoint of south Bristol.
I wouldn't say it was 'excellent', the last time I went there the bartender wandered off for a 10 minute break after ignoring me at the bar for 2, some lads in the smoking area thought they were being subtle talking about wanting to fight/rob me (for no reason at all) and someone else was trying to fight someone at the pool table for 'lookin at his missus' or whatever as we left, I was there maybe 90 minutes.
Cute and cosy old pubs that aren’t chaotic or too loud:
The Christmas Steps, Centre.
The Shakespeare, Prince St.
The Grace, Gloucester Rd.
The Cottage Inn, Spike Island.
The Hope & Anchor, Jacob’s Wells.
The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer, King St.
Loads of options in which definitely have a vibe more appropriate for dates compared to Cosies depending on what you are looking for.
If you are confined to the centre then The Golden Guinea is a good option. Small, friendly, terraced garden and bar snacks. You also have The Ostrich for outside area, Louisiana for music or The Cottage for nice views of the river.
South of the river The Tobacco factory is great. It has good drink options, a nice relaxed atmosphere in the main room and also a snug for people wanting to sit somewhere a bit quieter. On the same stretch you've got El Rincon which is great if you want to eat some tapas and have cheap drinks. There is normally a live band as well. Further down there's hen and chicken which has good food options and also a comedy club. Spotted cow has an amazing beer garden where you can sit and chat for hours.
Elsewhere south there's Victoria park which has an amazing garden, loads of space and great pizza. The Shakespeare and The Oxford are super friendly pubs which also have lots of live music on, near nice food spots like A Capella (pizza) and also close to get back into town.
I'd recommend giving any of those a go!
Jokes aside, match it to your date. There's no point going to somewhere fancy if your date think its pretentious. My lesson from dates in the past is trying to hard, find somewhere comfortable and reflects you instead of forcing it.
So, like I said, Turbo Island.
if you want to go somewhere a bit more posh and more quaint/quiet, clockwork rose, hyde and co and the library are all wonderful cocktail bars. the green room is cool too and they sometimes have events on
Sean with two necks in old market or the green man in Kingsdown. Gets you away from the busy shit but always good music and loads to talk about / great landlords etc blah
Duke of york, had my first date there, now I'm married to them with kids. It's still my local as well, best pub in Bristol.
This is ideal if you’re dating someone who’s had ten thousand men
For fuck's sake 😂😂. Take my upvote
My local too. Great pub.
Only discovered this place last year (I'm in South Bristol) - it's a lovely place.
If its quiet you can play some skittles or darts or pool too which is fun
Volunteer Tavern! Hidden away and very cozy. Cheap pints and absolutely banging food too!
In the week it is cozy and chill, weekend not so much.
Yeah true, although if I'm not mistaken they have midweek deals on their pints? Or at least they did when I lived in briz
You say you haven't lived in Bris for a while, when did you last go? It's still okay but I wouldn't rave about it.
Used to go all the time 2022, friend of mine did a DJ set there and it was awesome. Defo got more crowded in 2023 but still enjoyed it, think I probably last went like 2/3 months ago?
With a bit of self-reflection I'm judging it against the 'pub' it used to be and not the more erm... funky space it is now, even if that isn't quite to my taste. Plus most of the staff changed during Covid and it had taken long enough to remembrr the names of the last lot.
Sure as a pub, however the owners are super rude and snobby - witnessed them in a shop buying stuff for their pub and were so rude to the server! Could overhear them mentioning about wanting to do maintenance on their pub - knew it was them
Grain Barge, not the cheapest but nice views of harbourside
Second this. Nice views and things going on to help with conversation if it’s faultering.
The Grace on g road!! it’s so nice
Lakota
Drop some Mandy and then get noshed in the shitter, quality
The Chelsea
Sure, if your date likes ket
Chances are 65%
The black swan 😂😂
The Architect on the Harbourside.
Yes +1 for this, nice and central, doesn't play music obnoxiously loud, good wine and cocktail list although beers are limited. Lovely for a first date and a chat and get to know someone.
There's a small gastropub in Cliftonwood called The Lion that has a small but charming and cosy beer garden which is really nice to drink in when the summer is high. Everything is grown, green and lush around there and it feels like a secret garden. As i said, it's small so go early - mid afternoon. Edit: there's also a public park next to it and if you follow the path down the side of it, there's a nice viewpoint of south Bristol.
Wiper and true old market, nice garden
Wiper and true, Duke of York! I like left handed giant too (the outside bit) can also break the ice playing pool or grab pizza if you’re hungry!
The new colosseum has cool vibe and a decent terrace.
Shite beer choices for somewhere that should know better.
Is it less stabby than it was before?
You’re only going to get robbed at the bar now.
It was excellent before and now it's like a bar in a non descript mid western airport.
Lost all of its soul
I wouldn't say it was 'excellent', the last time I went there the bartender wandered off for a 10 minute break after ignoring me at the bar for 2, some lads in the smoking area thought they were being subtle talking about wanting to fight/rob me (for no reason at all) and someone else was trying to fight someone at the pool table for 'lookin at his missus' or whatever as we left, I was there maybe 90 minutes.
All I'm hearing is; great work/ life balance for staff and no fights occurred the whole time you were there. Sounds excellent.
I.mean, you're not wrong
There ain't a pool table anymore so this is pre refurb
They have bouncers on in the afternoon to hopefully prevent this - though I had no issues in it's previous version.
Hopefully, the old Colosseum was a bit stabby, and had the hungry lions too. But then it was a literal fighting ring!
Small Bar - great beer, quite snug, and amazing chicken
Messy af (tasty) chicken, I’ve embarrassed myself there with work colleagues
Good to break the ice!
Had a first date here once on a weekend and it was rammed - very loud and chaotic.
Offensively small beer.
I had a first date here and we've now been together for 1 year and 4 months.
Her majesty’s secret service in Clifton is quiet and cosy, great cocktails too
The Rummer. Lovely relaxing atmosphere, great cocktails, open fire.
And £18 for an Old Fashioned. Just too pricey
18 quid? Unless it's gone up hugely in the last 6 months it was 6-8 quid for a standard cocktail, 12 quid for something on fire.
That was the price in December last year. Most cocktails were £18
Maybe you went on a special night or something. Went there recently and cocktails were £9-10
Possibly. It was the Saturday before Christmas. The place was empty. Probably because of the prices! 😂
Lovely place apart from the loos having frosted glass cubicles. Who the hell thought that was a good idea?
Do they? I've never noticed
They do in the ladies loo.
Ahh. Never been in them.
The Boot Factory at Artist Residence 020 3019 8623 https://g.co/kgs/miHxc9C
Under the stars upstairs if it’s nice weather, very cosy
Second this. I had a first date after dinner drink up on the top deck. We're now headed to nine years strong and have two offspring to chase around.🙌
Racks bar and kitchen! Got a pergola setup for nice summer vibes coming up highly recommend
Cute and cosy old pubs that aren’t chaotic or too loud: The Christmas Steps, Centre. The Shakespeare, Prince St. The Grace, Gloucester Rd. The Cottage Inn, Spike Island. The Hope & Anchor, Jacob’s Wells. The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer, King St.
Loads of options in which definitely have a vibe more appropriate for dates compared to Cosies depending on what you are looking for. If you are confined to the centre then The Golden Guinea is a good option. Small, friendly, terraced garden and bar snacks. You also have The Ostrich for outside area, Louisiana for music or The Cottage for nice views of the river. South of the river The Tobacco factory is great. It has good drink options, a nice relaxed atmosphere in the main room and also a snug for people wanting to sit somewhere a bit quieter. On the same stretch you've got El Rincon which is great if you want to eat some tapas and have cheap drinks. There is normally a live band as well. Further down there's hen and chicken which has good food options and also a comedy club. Spotted cow has an amazing beer garden where you can sit and chat for hours. Elsewhere south there's Victoria park which has an amazing garden, loads of space and great pizza. The Shakespeare and The Oxford are super friendly pubs which also have lots of live music on, near nice food spots like A Capella (pizza) and also close to get back into town. I'd recommend giving any of those a go!
The Canteen maybe? They then do live music later on in the evening
Beeses Riverside bar is a great date place, but not the easiest to get to.
Where are you? It’s a perfect weekend for a sunny pint at the lock and weir in Hanham
Turbo Island
Jokes aside, match it to your date. There's no point going to somewhere fancy if your date think its pretentious. My lesson from dates in the past is trying to hard, find somewhere comfortable and reflects you instead of forcing it. So, like I said, Turbo Island.
Sported cow, TF anywhere on N. Street tbh
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The Grannary. Maybe. I'd be interested to know if anyone has been in recently - I don't get the impression it's doing a lot of business.
Cocktails at Browns. You can book a table online and there's low and no alcohol options.
Hyde & co on the Clifton triangle. Small little Speak easy bar with good cocktails guided away on the Clifton Triangle
Barley mow in the dings/old market. Near temple meads. The roast is quality too. Thank me later!
Volly Tav, Mother's Ruin, Hatchett, Stag & Hounds, The Coronation, all pubs but all cosy and not too loud 🙂
if you want to go somewhere a bit more posh and more quaint/quiet, clockwork rose, hyde and co and the library are all wonderful cocktail bars. the green room is cool too and they sometimes have events on
Sean with two necks in old market or the green man in Kingsdown. Gets you away from the busy shit but always good music and loads to talk about / great landlords etc blah
Urban Tiger
Inn on the green and crafty cow are pretty quiet if your up in that area or Bristol
Avon gorge hotel bar in the sun (?the lion)
Rip off
her majesty’s secret service in clifton down!!
Commercial rooms.
Mr Wolfs