Archive for City Centre
June 30, 2011 · Filed under Bristol, City Centre, Pub Reviews · Tagged Bristol, Cider, City Centre, Gwynt Y Ddraig Happy Daze, Horse and Groom, Moles Black Rat, Pub Review, Thatchers Cheddar Valley, Thatchers Gold, Thatchers Heritage, Thatchers Traditional
Address: Horse and Groom, 17 St. Georges Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5UU
Review
Having been notified of it’s re-opening, by a friend who works nearby, I had to pop on down to see what was happening. This is the latest venture by the people behind The Orchard. With them being one of Bristol’s best cider pubs, then this had to be good for cider right?
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June 4, 2011 · Filed under Bristol, City Centre, Pub Reviews · Tagged Bristol, Cider, City Centre, Pub Review, Thatchers Cheddar Valley, Thatchers Gold, Thatchers Pear, Westons Organic Cider, Westons Stowford Press
Review
This is the sister pub of the Golden Lion, set in the heart of the city centre on King Street. The main focus for this pub is the jazz, which becomes quite obvious when you step in, with loads of jazz posters everywhere! It’s famous for having many free live jazz/blues nights and a yearly jazz festival.
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May 26, 2011 · Filed under Bristol, City Centre, Pub Reviews, Redcliffe · Tagged Blackbeard, Bristol, Cider, City Centre, Kingstone Press, Pub Review, Redcliffe, Thatchers Gold, Thatchers Katy, Westons Old Rosie, Westons Organic Cider
Draught
Blackbeard Cider
Kingstone Press
Westons Old Rosie
Bottles
Thatchers Gold (Can)
Thatchers Katy
Westons Organic
Review
With the latest ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film now on our screens featuring a Bristolian pirate, Blackbeard, what better way to celebrate this than to go to the pub that apparently Blackbeard drank in.
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April 26, 2011 · Filed under Bristol, City Centre, Hotwells, Pub Reviews, Southville · Tagged Bath Ales Bounders, Ben Crossman, Bristol, City Centre, Cornish Orchards Perry, Dry Cider, Gwynt Y Ddraig Happy Daze, Hotwells, Medium Cider, Moles Black Rat, Norton Wood, Richs Farmhouse, Severncider Perry, Southville, Sweet Cider, Thatchers Cheddar Valley, Thatchers Gold, Thatchers Katy, Tricky Cider, Westcroft Janets Jungle Juice, Wilkins Cider
Draught
Ben Crossmans (Dry)
Countryman (Sweet)
Moles Black Rat
Richs Legbender
Severncider (Medium/Dry)
Severncider Perry (Dry)
Thatchers Cheddar Valley
Thatchers Gold
Past Draught Ciders/Perries
Bottles
Thatchers Katy
Review
When my friend recently brought up The Orchard in conversation, I just had to go down and see it again. It’s a little like an old friend for me, that isn’t quite local enough I can easily walk to visit, but I feel guilty I don’t see enough of because they are so close. Luckily as my other half is a perennial taxi user, it wasn’t to be the usual long journey to the other side of the river, but a nice short taxi ride.
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March 15, 2011 · Filed under Bristol, City Centre, Pub Reviews · Tagged Bristol, Broadoak Old Bristolian, Cider, City Centre, Gwynt Y Ddraig Dabinett, Gwynt Y Ddraig Happy Daze, Hecks Perry Medium, Kingstone Press, Olivers Making Hay, Olivers Shezam, Orchard Pig, Perry, Pub Review, Richs Medium, Sheppys Falstaff, Sheppys Sweet, Thatchers Dry, Thatchers Gold, Thatchers Katy, Thatchers Old Rascal, Thatchers Pear, Westons Old Rosie, Westons Organic Cider, Westons Perry
Address: The Apple, Welsh Back, Bristol, BS1 4SB
Draught
Bottles
Gwynt y Ddraig Dabinett
Kingstone Press
Olivers Making Hay
Olivers Shezam
Orchard Pig
Sheppys Falstaff
Thatchers Gold
Thatchers Katy
Thatchers Old Rascal
Thatchers Pear
Westons Organic Cider
Westons Perry
Review
A proper Bristol cider pub, centrally located in the heart of the city, just off Kings Street. Well when I say a pub, I really mean a boat, with the bar spread over both decks with ample outside seating docked on the river. With the selection of cider on tap and bottled, then you are really spoilt for choice. If I was to choose somewhere to wind away those long Saturday afternoons then this would be it. Read the rest of this entry »
February 28, 2011 · Filed under Bristol, City Centre, Pub Reviews, Redcliffe · Tagged Bristol, Broadoak Perry, Cider, City Centre, Lilleys Apple & Pears, Pub Review, Redcliffe, Thatchers Cheddar Valley, Thatchers Gold, Thatchers Katy
Draught
Broadoak Old Bristolian
Lilleys Apples & Pears
Lilleys Bee Sting
Thatchers Cheddar Valley
Thatchers Gold
Bottles
Thatchers Katy
Review
Just south of the river, we have The Cornubia. Without being told it is there, most would probably never come across it. However, I am glad I did. It maybe a little on the small side, but with that, it has a lot of old school charm and is a proper little boozer. This is mainly an ale pub, but it has enough ciders to keep me coming back for more. Especially for my guilty pleasure of the Apple and Pears! Read the rest of this entry »
February 27, 2011 · Filed under Bristol, City Centre, Pub Reviews · Tagged Bristol, Cider, City Centre, Pub Review, Thatchers Dry, Thatchers Gold, Thatchers Katy, Thatchers Katy Rose
Draught
2 guest ciders
Thatchers Dry
Thatchers Gold
Bottles
Thatchers Katy
Thatchers Katy Rose
Review
Finding a decent pub so close to Broadmead has been quite a challenge. However, in discovering The Bank Tavern, this mission has now been completed! It is essentially a pre-clubbing venue for most on Friday/Saturday, with a host of DJs playing until the early hours. Their roast dinners are really good on a Sunday too! Well worth a visit. Read the rest of this entry »
