Where to Eat: Pub Grub in Bristol
If you fancy some classic pub grub in the beautiful Bristol, check out our guide to the best…
By Rex Adams | Updated Apr 2 2025
Bristol is a food lover’s fantasy, filled to the brim with cuisines to sample from all over the globe. But if you’re looking for something a little closer to home and fancy a bit of pub grub, Bristol’s got your back. There’s nothing quite like pub food. No tiny portions and faux gourmet dishes here, we’re talking fish and chips with tartare sauce, loaded fries and proper burgers - so read on to discover the best Bristol has to offer.
King Street Brew House
Welsh Back, Bristol, BS1 4RR
King Street Brew house is a city-centre micro brewery known for offering a huge range of keg and cast beers, but that’s not all… their food will satisfy all your hearty meal needs simplified menu of lasagne, mac and cheese, and pub classics galore that they’re proud to serve. Their specialisation in topped fries - bacon and chicken - makes them ideal for sharing with the table, alongside some sides of course.
The menu also offers a wide range of alternatives for vegans and vegetarians that would even entice the most hardened of carnivores. With pizza prices starting from just £8 it’s well worth the visit- offering something different from your usual Sunday roast.
The Punch Bowl Ale House and Kitchen
23 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0HB
At the Punch Bowl Ale House and Kitchen, food is just as important as locally brewed ale, and their regionally acclaimed chef oversees the home cooking of bar snacks and an exciting main menu.
The Lansdown
8 Clifton Road, Bristol, BS8 1AF
This local, family run pub sits on the edge of Clifton Village in a stunning, Grade II listed building serving craft beers and local food. The pub itself has a great community of locals who regularly come by and sample the live music, rugby and ales on offer. With a few menus to sample, there’s delicious dishes galore. Whether it’s a simple no-nonsense lunch of steaks or fish fingers, a good ol’ beef burger or aubergine spaghetti - there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out their Sunday menu here for an array of roasts and desserts that will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.