Jerseybean Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Could I ask for suggestions please for the best pubs to suggest to away fans coming to Ashton Gate. I am not up-to-date with the best boozers for away fans but am often asked for suggestions, appreciate thoughts. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atyeo's Love Child Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 There always seem to be a fair few drinking at Bedminster CC, when I have been in there the atmosphere always seems pretty chilled… plus there is parking for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weepywall Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Quite a few get in the Spoons in Bedminster, never any issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Saw a lot of Norwich fans in the pump house - can’t see there being many issues there and then a nice easy walk to the away end 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Nova Scotia, down by Spike Island. Proper traditional pub 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Always loads in the knights Templar by temple meads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 https://www.awaygames.co.uk/ Is my go to for pubs and other info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Spotted Cow garden seems popular, when the weather's better. Tobacco factory used to be popular . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 16 minutes ago, An Outstanding Human said: Nova Scotia, down by Spike Island. Proper traditional pub Yep, unfortunately the Pump House is not a proper pub any more - last time I was passing a few months ago they had someone outside determined to show you to a table 'to take your order', you couldn't even get near to the bar to choose your pint. I asked them if it was still a pub or not and they had no answer to that, so I moved on. Pricey too, so why go there when the Nova is more or less next door - great old pub, excellent beer and away fan friendly.... providing the away fans are similarly friendly, of course. When a group of young Leeds fans approached the pub after a match clearly looking for trouble the City fans on the outside tables just laughed at them and they skulked off sheepishly. Great way to diffuse the situation. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 The Orchard always has loads of away fans mingling outside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cityboy1954 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) Avon packett is usually ok except for leeds ***** next season . Edited February 20, 2023 by Cityboy1954 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattjb Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 The cottage usually has a mixture of home and away fans when I’ve been there and always friendly between the two from what I’ve seen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Tobacco Factory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Yep, unfortunately the Pump House is not a proper pub any more - last time I was passing a few months ago they had someone outside determined to show you to a table 'to take your order', you couldn't even get near to the bar to choose your pint. I asked them if it was still a pub or not and they had no answer to that, so I moved on. Pricey too, so why go there when the Nova is more or less next door - great old pub, excellent beer and away fan friendly.... providing the away fans are similarly friendly, of course. When a group of young Leeds fans approached the pub after a match clearly looking for trouble the City fans on the outside tables just laughed at them and they skulked off sheepishly. Great way to diffuse the situation. I recall being asked to take off my scarf when in there a few years ago now. It's a proper 'pea puree' place these days. There's no pub better for away fans in Bristol, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 The ASHTON in long Aston always seems to have away fans. Always meet my mate from leeds in there and he seems to know half the pub when in there. Always seems chilled in there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 The Mardyke in Hotwells Rd. I remember some Blades fans saying how wonderful Bristol is and the Mardyde got several mentions. it always used to be really well priced but I haven’t been in there for ages so not sure if it still has the cheapest pub prices around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 There are usually a couple of away fans in the Hen and Chicken. And like @mattjbsaid, the Cottage usually has a mix of fans. And on a nice day it’s a great place to have a few beers outside, right by the river with the view of the Suspension Bridge. Ashton Gate is in a great location for nearby pubs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Cheers everyone great suggestions, this is where we end up….. Here are pubs near to Ashton Gate that away fans head for: Avon Packet, 185-187 Coronation Rd, Southville, Bristol BS3 1RF Bedminster Cricket Club, Clanage Road, Bristol, BS3 2JX, https://www.bedminstercc.co.uk The Robert Fitzharding - JD Wetherspoon, 24 Cannon St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1BN, https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/bristol/the-robert-fitzharding-bristol Rose of Denmark, 6 Dowry Place, Bristol, BS8 4QL, https://www.facebook.com/roseofdenmarkbristol/ Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF, https://tobaccofactory.com The Orchard Inn, 12 Hanover Pl, Bristol BS1 6XT, https://www.orchardinn.co.uk The Cottage Inn, Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG, https://butcombe.com/the-cottage-inn-bristol/ Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Place, Bristol, BS1 6XJ, https://www.novascotiabristol.co.uk The Mardyke, 126 Hotwell Rd, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4UB, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mardyke-Public-House/152373411452152 Pump House, Merchants Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4PZ, http://the-pumphouse.com Knights Teplar - JD Wetherspoon, near Temple Meads train station, 1 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6DG, https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/bristol/the-knights-templar-bristol Spotted Cow, 139 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1EZ, https://thespottedcowbristol.com The Ashton, Ashton Road, Bristol, BS41 9LX, https://www.theashtonbristol.co.uk/#/ For decent pubs which are not necessarily near the ground, see this list: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/?s=&gpg=Bristol&pub_category=2-worth-a-visit The Good Pub Guide recommends the Highbury Vaults which isn’t near the ground: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/pub/116376/bs2+8de/highbury+vaults/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted February 20, 2023 Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 Crikey…didn’t realise there were so many…it would be quicker to list the ones that away fans don’t visit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, Offside said: There are usually a couple of away fans in the Hen and Chicken. And like @mattjbsaid, the Cottage usually has a mix of fans. And on a nice day it’s a great place to have a few beers outside, right by the river with the view of the Suspension Bridge. Ashton Gate is in a great location for nearby pubs. Thanks Offside added the H&C Here are pubs near to Ashton Gate that away fans head for: Avon Packet, 185-187 Coronation Rd, Southville, Bristol BS3 1RF Bedminster Cricket Club, Clanage Road, Bristol, BS3 2JX, https://www.bedminstercc.co.uk The Robert Fitzharding - JD Wetherspoon, 24 Cannon St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1BN, https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/bristol/the-robert-fitzharding-bristol Rose of Denmark, 6 Dowry Place, Bristol, BS8 4QL, https://www.facebook.com/roseofdenmarkbristol/ Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF, https://tobaccofactory.com The Orchard Inn, 12 Hanover Pl, Bristol BS1 6XT, https://www.orchardinn.co.uk The Cottage Inn, Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG, https://butcombe.com/the-cottage-inn-bristol/ Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Place, Bristol, BS1 6XJ, https://www.novascotiabristol.co.uk The Mardyke, 126 Hotwell Rd, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4UB, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mardyke-Public-House/152373411452152 Pump House, Merchants Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4PZ, http://the-pumphouse.com Knights Teplar - JD Wetherspoon, near Temple Meads train station, 1 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6DG, https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/bristol/the-knights-templar-bristol Spotted Cow, 139 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1EZ, https://thespottedcowbristol.com The Hen and Chicken, 210 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JF https://www.henandchicken.com The Ashton, Ashton Road, Bristol, BS41 9LX, https://www.theashtonbristol.co.uk/#/ For decent pubs which are not necessarily near the ground, see this list: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/?s=&gpg=Bristol&pub_category=2-worth-a-visit The Good Pub Guide recommends the Highbury Vaults which isn’t near the ground: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/pub/116376/bs2+8de/highbury+vaults/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 Done a bit more on this reckon we have a pretty good list! Here are a selection of pubs near to Ashton Gate that away fans head for: Avon Packet, 185-187 Coronation Rd, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1RF. Built in 1843, with a tiled frontage added around 1900, this delightfully eccentric pub retains three of its original five rooms and many old fittings. The Ostrich, Lower Guinea St, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6TJ, https://butcombe.com/the-ostrich-pub-bristol/ Nigel Pearson’s personal favourite to see why watch this: https://youtu.be/4xfdk3MliFc Funky waterfront pub offering sharing plates and homestyle mains, plus robust beer and rum selections. Bedminster Cricket Club, Clanage Road, Bristol, BS3 2JX, https://www.bedminstercc.co.uk The Robert Fitzharding - JD Wetherspoon, 24 Cannon St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1BN, https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/bristol/the-robert-fitzharding-bristol Traditional chain pub branch with a wooden bar, international comfort-food menu and deals on beer. Rose of Denmark, 6 Dowry Place, Bristol, BS8 4QL, https://www.facebook.com/roseofdenmarkbristol/ This regency townhouse pub offers a cosy atmosphere for real ales and British/Spanish food. Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF, https://tobaccofactory.com Located on Southville’s bustling North Street, this Cafe Bar is a hub for great food, drink, music and art. Converted from a historic factory, once at the heart of Bristol’s industrial past, the bright, contemporary and welcoming space is a unique spot to eat and relax. The Orchard Inn, 12 Hanover Pl, Bristol BS1 6XT, https://www.orchardinn.co.uk Unreconstructed Victorian boozer with 20+ ciders, eight cask ales and simple pub grub, plus live music. The Cottage Inn, Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG, https://butcombe.com/the-cottage-inn-bristol/ Wood-panelled Victorian inn with a harbourside terrace, serving local real ales and pub grub. Portwall Tavern,1 Portwall Lane, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6NB https://www.portwalltavern.co.uk Lively, airy local pub with changing cask ales and a good selection of wines, plus global dishes. Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Place, Bristol, BS1 6XJ, https://www.novascotiabristol.co.uk A historic nineteenth century pub on Spike Island adjacent to the Cumberland Basin in Bristol Harbour. It was originally built as a terrace of three houses and then converted into a pub. It is a grade II listed building. The Mardyke, 126 Hotwell Rd, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4UB, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mardyke-Public-House/152373411452152 Historic community pub just across the Hotwell Road from the floating harbour. Inside is a large single bar area, with darkwood settles with high-backed shelves, plus several nooks and crannies for secluded drinking. Pump House, Merchants Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4PZ, http://the-pumphouse.com Sophisticated British gastropub in an old Victorian pumping house with waterside seating. Knights Teplar - JD Wetherspoon, near Temple Meads train station, 1 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6DG, https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/bristol/the-knights-templar-bristol Large Wetherspoon's pub in a modern building with an all-day food menu and free WiFi. Spotted Cow, 139 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1EZ, https://thespottedcowbristol.com Gastropub with contemporary decor and booth seating for local DJs, quizzes and open mic nights. The Hen and Chicken, 210 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JF https://www.henandchicken.com Large pub with modern vintage decor for Comedy Box gigs, live music and wood-fired pizzas. The Ashton, Ashton Road, Bristol, BS41 9LX, https://www.theashtonbristol.co.uk/#/ Real ales and classic pub grub in an easygoing, rustic setting, plus open fire and beer garden. For decent pubs which are not necessarily near the ground, see this list: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/?s=&gpg=Bristol&pub_category=2-worth-a-visit The Good Pub Guide recommends the Highbury Vaults which isn’t near the ground: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/pub/116376/bs2+8de/highbury+vaults/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red DNA Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 I’m surprised the Ostrich isn’t on that list? Virtually next door is the Golden Guinea which has a really good vibe, probably better suited to warmer days as it’s quite small inside unless they open up the downstairs area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob k Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 17 hours ago, Jerseybean said: Cheers everyone great suggestions, this is where we end up….. Here are pubs near to Ashton Gate that away fans head for: Avon Packet, 185-187 Coronation Rd, Southville, Bristol BS3 1RF Bedminster Cricket Club, Clanage Road, Bristol, BS3 2JX, https://www.bedminstercc.co.uk The Robert Fitzharding - JD Wetherspoon, 24 Cannon St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1BN, https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/bristol/the-robert-fitzharding-bristol Rose of Denmark, 6 Dowry Place, Bristol, BS8 4QL, https://www.facebook.com/roseofdenmarkbristol/ Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF, https://tobaccofactory.com The Orchard Inn, 12 Hanover Pl, Bristol BS1 6XT, https://www.orchardinn.co.uk The Cottage Inn, Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG, https://butcombe.com/the-cottage-inn-bristol/ Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Place, Bristol, BS1 6XJ, https://www.novascotiabristol.co.uk The Mardyke, 126 Hotwell Rd, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4UB, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mardyke-Public-House/152373411452152 Pump House, Merchants Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4PZ, http://the-pumphouse.com Knights Teplar - JD Wetherspoon, near Temple Meads train station, 1 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6DG, https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/bristol/the-knights-templar-bristol Spotted Cow, 139 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1EZ, https://thespottedcowbristol.com The Ashton, Ashton Road, Bristol, BS41 9LX, https://www.theashtonbristol.co.uk/#/ For decent pubs which are not necessarily near the ground, see this list: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/?s=&gpg=Bristol&pub_category=2-worth-a-visit The Good Pub Guide recommends the Highbury Vaults which isn’t near the ground: https://thegoodpubguide.co.uk/pub/116376/bs2+8de/highbury+vaults/ Only a question but Is the Mardyke away fan friendly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Rob k said: Only a question but Is the Mardyke away fan friendly? I would say no when we play certain teams,but better after games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollydog Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 Bristol Beer Factory Tap Room - often away fans and friendly. Ditto the Old Bookshop on North Street. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverface Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 How about the Colosseum on the walk from Temple Meads through Redcliffe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted February 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 46 minutes ago, Rob k said: Only a question but Is the Mardyke away fan friendly? I don't honestly know can those who do know let me have their thoughts please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper 123 Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Rob k said: Only a question but Is the Mardyke away fan friendly? Can be ok depending on where all city fans are going prior game I would stick to waterfront always away fans there and we’ll policed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 1 hour ago, beaverface said: How about the Colosseum on the walk from Temple Meads through Redcliffe? I took Joe to play a chess match there a good few years back. Got to be the worst pub / bar / establishment I’ve ever been in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devoncider Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, Davefevs said: I took Joe to play a chess match there a good few years back. Got to be the worst pub / bar / establishment I’ve ever been in. I seem to recall Millwall fans smashed it up in the L1 GJ days... probably did thousands of pounds worth of improvement! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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