Latest reviews by bartrawler

The White Lion

bartrawler — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:35:02 +0000

Rating: 4.0

Location: Colston Avenue, BS1 1EB, Bristol, United Kingdom

Phone: 0117 925 6777

Tags: relaxed, mature, traditional pub, friendly

Wickwar's Little GemOne of Bristol's smallest venues and a haven for real ale drinkers. Always three wickwar beers on draught plus well selected guest beers, and wickwar's own formidable Screech Cider. Feels genuinely like a local pub, right on the center. Big groups are not welcome bacause the place is too small. Grab your best drinking buddy and head down to The Lion for a proper beer in a proper pub.

Hausbar

bartrawler — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:30:14 +0000

Rating: 5.0

Location: 52 Upper Belgrave Road, BS8 2XP, Bristol, United Kingdom

Phone: 0117 946 6081

Tags: cool, cool & smart, underground, friendly, relaxed

Stunning!!!!I find myself not telling people about this place, as it is such a great venue for the decerning drinker. Doorbell entry gives the place a prohibition feel, and keeps out the undesirables. Cocktails are skillfully made and the selection is great.
An essential bar in Bristol... if you can find it.

Hermanos

bartrawler — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:36:12 +0000

Rating: 4.0

Location: 55 Queens Road, BS8 1QQ, Bristol, United Kingdom

Tags: lively, amazing brew, quick bite

Always a favouriteOn the odd occasion when I find myself on the student hell hole that is the triangle, I always visit Hermanos. By day it's a great place to have a coffee and kick back a bit, and by night its a lively little bar with good bartenders and good drinks. Head and shoulders above anything else in the area, like the Square Bar, or The Park.

The Square Bar

bartrawler — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:04:06 +0000

Rating: 1.0

Location: 15 Berkeley Square, BS8 1HB, Bristol, United Kingdom

Phone: 0117 925 4000

Website: http://www.cliftonhotels.com

Tags: posh, late license, modern pub, standard pub food, students, house, pretentious, trendy

Members OnlyI have visited The Square Bar quite a few times with a friend who is a member. He enjoys the exclusivity of a private members bar, but I am always disappointed. The decor seems a bit like a middle aged woman's bedroom, and the "art" does not help things much.
The drinks range is predictable, served adequately, and expensive. Nothing special seems to be on offer. I will no doubt return, when nobody else will let us in, but my expectations will be a little lower so as not to be disappointed

The Rummer Hotel

bartrawler — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:48:27 +0000

Rating: 4.7

Location: All Saints Lane, BS1 1JH, Bristol, United Kingdom

Phone: 01179290111

Website: www.therummer.co.uk

Tags: jazz, late license, modern pub, mature, excellent pub food, cool & smart, young professionals, independent pub, relaxed, cool

Best Bar In BristolI've been going to The Rummer Hotel on and off for the last year, and every time it gets even better. They have hundreds of spirits packing the backbar, and knowledgeable staff who seem to know what everything is and where it is. Recently they started doing food. Breakfast, lunch and evening tapas. I went in for luinch after reading great reviews and was not disappointed.
In all, a high quality establishment, with a very relaxed atmosphere. (I was asked to keep my voice down by the manager as I was disturbing other guests... fair enough.. I was shouting a bit) A complete antidate to the bland commercialism of Corn Street. Highly recommended, but dress smart, and be well behaved.