Lion, Cliftonback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
As nobody else has posted anything since my previous review, I will expand upon it a little...
This is a great pub situated in the back streets of Clifton Wood, but only a few minutes walk from Hotwells Road. It�s a typical street corner local, being surrounded on all sides by houses. Inside it looks to have had a recent refurbishment, and has got that typical gastro-pub look of striped pine flooring, brown paint work and chunky wooden tables. That said though, it�s still very much a drinkers pub and whilst there were a few punters tucking in to meals, the majority were just there for a pint.
It�s not a big pub and the seating is fairly limited, so it can be tricky to get a seat. The fact that one of the biggest tables was reserved didn�t help either. There�s a fireplace in one corner, although unfortunately it wasn�t in use on our visit. A roaring fire on a cold November�s evening would have been very welcome. There was also a plasma stuck up on the wall which looked a little out of place, although fortunately it was not in use on this occasion. There are also a few pictures dotted around the walls, including a drawing of a lion which seemed appropriate. Barmaid seemed friendly.
There�s a decent looking menu chalked up on a few boards opposite the bar, divided in to various sections such as nibbles, mains, etc. It looks to be slightly less �pub grub� than on my previous visit, with no sign of any pies or burgers, but still offers a good choice at reasonable prices. Confusingly there was a different selection of main courses on two separate boards, one priced and one not. Possibly one was part of some meal deal offer, but this was not clear. Of the mains that were priced the majority were �7.75, although the steaks on offer were obviously more than this.
Beers on tap were Barnstormer, Jem and Tribute. The cider was Thatcher�s Gold. There was also the biggest bottle of ros� wine I�ve ever seen behind the bar.
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A nice, friendly pub, tucked a little out the way but worth the effort to find. It's only a couple of minutes walk from Hotwells Road as long as you don't mind lots of steps.
It looks a bit gastropubby with it's wooden floors, but fortunately the menu seemed to be lots of pies, burgers and few proper pub meals like lasagne, ham, egg & chips, etc.
Only a couple of beers on tap, plus Thatcher's Gold cider.
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It is interesting that bs8drinker hides their identity, only registered on Wednesday 8th July, has only made six comments, and all six of these comments are having a go at LukeD. Is it possible that this person signed up to purely to have a go at Luke? Could they be closely associated with one of the five pubs LukeD commented on? Draw your own conclusions!
By the way I think it perfectly acceptable that a landlord should comment on other pubs, particularly when HE is NOT hiding his identity.
(Apologies for miscounting comments earlier!)
MrKiA - 10 Jul 2009 17:44 |
VERY PROFFESSIONAL-LANDALORD OF CORNUBIA SLAGGIN OFF OTHER PUBS IN TOWN-WANDER DOES HIS BOSS KNOW
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I did not enjoy my last experience of this pub, and this is why.
I turned up with a friend sometime between 10.30 and 10.45. Ordered pint of ale, sat down next to bar. All very nice. Finished pint, and asked for another. Was told that they had called time and had finished serving. I mentioned that I had been sat no more that six foot away from the bell for the last half an hour and had not heard one ring, let alone two. The barmaid changed her tone and said that they didn't usually ring the bell on quiet nights. How on earth are we supposed to know when they are about to stop serving if they hide the fact.
Needless to say I have not been back since, I do not drink in pubs that do not call last orders or time.
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Sorry
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its MISS not mis...thanks
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i WOULDN'T IN THE CASE OF MISMISTER CALL 2 REAL ALES A HUGE CHOICE . AS THIS FACT WAS BACKED BY WILLO .FUNNY AS WELL THAT AS THESE WERE 2 DEBUT OPINIONS .(THE PREVIOUS TWO) THAT OF ALL THE PUBS IN BRISTOL THEY BOTH CHOSE THIS ONE WITHIN A SHORT OF A SMALL PERIOD BETWEEN OTHER , AMAZING THING COINCIDENCE ? ,STILL EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINION .
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A fantastic place. Is able to be a community pub ( the only commercial property in cliftonwood) without being an intimidating locals only place. It's a family run place where everyone is looked after. All the regulars that I've come across are extremely friendly folk (no funny stares) with good chat at the bar. This place represents the area very well - its a lovely part of Bristol but manages to separate itself from the snooty overpriced mentality of Clifton
Ales being served are Bath Gem and tribute. Cider is Thatchers Gold
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These reviews sound like they are describing the mardike...
Admittedly im not not from the area but i often make a journey down to the Lion pub as i enjoy the friendly and warm atmosphere (not only from the log fire).
They have a wide selection of wines and some great ales. I have come with my family on many occasions espcially for their great homemade sunday lunch which was delicious...
Everyone that works there is very friendly and this is one of the main reasons i return...the locals are also very friend which is always a bonus.
This is a family run pub as i have found out and you can tell by its nature, it is great for a family dinner or even just for a quick drink before going home. i would recommend this pub to anyone!
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Difficult-to-find corner local in deepest darkest Clifton.
Beer-wise: one ale on my visit (Bath Gem) served well enough. I think there may have been a real cider too. Bar staff didn't seem overly keen on serving though, our presence appeared to be a bit of a distraction from something (who knows what?).
Interior is fairly stripped wood and sparse-feeling; Boho-modernism which I suppose fits in with the yuppieness of the area. Looks like the place has had a refurb recently, it all felt quite new inside.
Nothing to make me come back in a hurry but OK if you live locally. I guess
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not the easiest pub to find this , and not helped by the fact the footpath next to the mardyke is closed .like a lot of pubs at the moment a bit spartan inside , and again that wooden feeling , deceivingly bigger than on first impression inside , real ales x2 tribute and gem , were both up to standard , cider thatchers gold. ok , but nothing to make me rush back .
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Why does nobody who really knows this pub write a review of it?
In their absence, I'll have to do my best. Only been there once, towards the end of a pleasant evening early in the summer. There was quite a good Irish singer/guitarist doing his stuff for a small but appreciative audience. The atmosphere, to a complete stranger, seemed quite friendly, the beer was OK, and, in general, we spent a pleasant enough hour or so there. I'm not sure I'd go too far out of my way for another visit, but I certainly wouldn't want to put anybody off.
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