The Bowl Inn, Almondsbury - Bristol

Margery S.

A charming, historic and very busy inn run by a very helpful and wonderful friendly staff. We met friends for a long overdue catch-up and an overnight stay and couldn’t have found anywhere more suitable. We were “agreeably drunk and well fed up” and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. At a time when local pubs seem under threat it was good to find one that was thriving and offering something for all ages, from small babies to wrinklies at the other end of the age spectrum. A big thank you to all the staff.

Matt G.

We stayed for a couple of nights at the inn and had an evening meal there on our first night. The staff were very friendly, attentive and helpful throughout, and put a lot of effort in to ensuring our stay was as comfortable as possible. We all enjoyed our food at evening meal on first night, with their being a great range of dishes using local produce and good vegetarian/ vegan options, plus a good selection of wines and ales. The venison steak and mushroom gnocchi were particular highlights. We also had breakfast both mornings which was a lovely treat, with a wide range of options available and the staff very flexible in accommodating various dietary requirements of one of our party. The rooms were very comfortable and nicely appointed. Overall a fantastic stay and we definitely would come back if in the area in future.

Kirsty K.

Great place to stay, off the main road so very quiet, the evening meal was both delicious and reasonably priced. Our room was welcoming, comfortable bed and crisp white bedding. Everything we needed was provided.
Breakfast the following morning was again delicious, good quality food.
Friendly staff and attentive to their guests.
Will definitely return 🙌

Judy G.

A lovely tradional pub with a cosy bar and comfortable restaurant. Staff were professional and helpful, if a little overworked! Our room had a nice feel, was warm and clean with a fab view across the River Severn in the distance. The local village was picturesque and had a lovely community shop with friendly staff.

Andy R.

We had Sunday lunch with friends. The food was excellent and the restaurant very comfortable. It’s a genuine old inn with lots of original features and bags of character.

Service was very friendly but a little slow on the day we visited.

Jacqueline H.

My husband and I enjoyed a birthday celebration meal at The Bowl. The reception on arrival was warm and friendly and we were shown to our table immediately. The waiting staff were attentive and the menu varied and interesting, the seafood stew was excellent. We didn’t partake desert as two courses was enough for us. Overall a lovely relaxed meal in a gorgeous setting. Thank you.

Sam E.

Came for an anniversary dinner. The staff were all very friendly and service was all good. But they had nothing available; honestly half the menu was out of stock. My wife couldn’t have any of her top 3 choices. Even ketchup was out of stock. And the £36 ribeye was unfortunately just not cooked very well, with a big grey band and raw middle.

Amanda M.

I was rather hoping you would not ask. Booked lunch for 28Th December for 5. Not impressed. Our waitress was rude and disinterested. Immediately informed us in a very defensive manner that they had run out of all burger dishes and fish dishes on the menu. This left a choice of steak, a chicken dish and a vegetarian dish. One us chose steak… only rump steak on the menu. Two chose chicken. One the vegetarian. Waitress reappeared and told us no steak left. Went off, and back in a couple of minutes and said they had found a steak. The steak was the only dish that was pleasant. Vegetarian dish was watery and the chicken dish was very dry and cold. The waitress continued to be rude and abrupt and became sarcastic when we asked if there was anything on the dessert menu that we could not order. Portions tiny for the price and not worth the money at all. The only saving Grace was that it was a very dog friendly pub which is why we chose it. Dogs were obviously more welcome than humans. ( The choice of main dish at lunch is abysmal. I love fish, but the only fish on offer was haddock which I dislike. ). We won’t be coming back to this pub which is a shame. It has the potential to be lovely.