Hope & Anchor in Bristol, City of

¡Esperaba volver a Hope and Anchor desde que comenzó el cierre, y mi primer viaje de regreso no me decepcionó en absoluto! Este siempre ha sido uno de los pubs más cálidos, agradables y acogedores de Bristol y es tan encantador ver que no ha cambiado nada desde mi última visita. El jardín estaba perfectamente diseñado para el distanciamiento social y era una trampa para el sol con hermosas exhibiciones florales. Puedes ver cuánto esfuerzo y trabajo duro se ha invertido en el pub durante el cierre y definitivamente valió la pena. No podría haber deseado un mejor servicio por parte del encantador personal y también tuve una gran charla con el amable propietario. ¡La comida mía y de mi pareja era deliciosa y las bebidas eran perfectas! ¿No podría recomendar este pub más si lo intentara y no puedo esperar a volver?

Llevé a mi madre aquí el otro día, no estaban haciendo un asado que, para ser justos, debería haberlo comprobado. Sé que Covid está arruinando todo, pero el menú estaba por debajo de la media, te sugiero que te quedes con las bebidas hasta que estén preparadas. Tenían perritos calientes pero no carne de cerdo desmenuzada o cebollas para los aderezos.Las fajitas de pollo en realidad no eran fajitas, era un plato de pollo, arroz y crema agria, sin envolturas.Tenía los nachos porque necesitaba una opción vegetariana, no venía con guacamole, pero estaban bien. Si soy quisquilloso, demasiadas patatas fritas y nada de queso.Realmente no queríamos quejarnos, simplemente salgamos rápido de allí y vayamos a otro lugar.Las bebidas eran deliciosas y el personal fue servicial, pero no veo por qué pusiste un menú si es tan decepcionante. Volvería a tomar una copa en el encantador jardín de trampas de sol, pero no por nada más.

Este es mi pub favorito, pero solo porque tengo buenos recuerdos. La selección de cervezas es una sombra de lo que solía ser, recuerdo que tenían un montón de selección de barriles y barriles (como se muestra en las imágenes de este sitio) pero ya no. La comida es promedio en términos de sabor, y un camión de comida tiene más variedad. Recuerdo que hace dos o tres años no podía decidir qué tener porque el menú era excelente.En el lado bueno, el personal es excelente y muy amable, hacen descuentos para estudiantes en dos o tres cervezas, el ambiente sigue siendo muy bueno (es 100% familiar) y hay una mesa de billar.

Me picaron mal aquí. Pedí el chile vegetariano de 5 frijoles y me dieron el chile de carne, tomé un par de bocados antes de que me di cuenta y he sido vegetariano por un tiempo. Me di cuenta de que no me di cuenta tan pronto como salió, pero en el nuevo mundo de las carnes sintéticas y sustitutos estoy acostumbrado a probar cosas que aún tienen la textura de la carne.Se lo devolvió tan pronto como lo noté y el tipo lo culpó al nuevo niño que había tomado la orden, cuando en realidad decía frijol en nuestro recibo. No es demasiado cómodo ir a un lugar donde el chef no puede diferenciar entre platos de carne y verduras. Compre un nuevo chile vegetal lo antes posible, pero aún así, es una de esas cosas imperdonables.Mis 2 compañeros tenían sus fajitas de pollo - FYI no son fajitas tradicionales como lo conocemos. Es una mezcla de pollo en una cama de arroz con un puñado de jalape. Ellos tampoco estaban muy contentos.No en un apuro de vuelta, pero el jardín de atrás está golpeando si estás buscando una buena zona para fumar.

Lamento tener que informar ayer de un terrible almuerzo de domingo, que empeoró por la extraña actitud del chef - propietario. El cordero que me dieron era una pieza del tamaño de la palma de una mano y tenía aproximadamente un 80% de grasa blanca. Parecía tan poco apetecible que ni siquiera podía enfrentarme a intentarlo, por muy escaso que fuera.Larga historia corta: primero me dijeron '¿qué esperas para 10? 'y luego me dijo que había comido el último trozo de cordero para que no pudiera ser intercambiado. Tampoco podría tener otra cosa. Luego me dijeron que el cordero es una carne grasosa (¡no soy un niño!) Y, finalmente, después de muchos minutos de pararme en silencio me ofrecieron 3 de mi comida. Luego, cuando llegué a pagar me cobraron 1. 25 por una olla de salsa (muy salada)!Me asombró la actitud arrogante y hostil.He estado en el Hope and Anchor muchas veces pero no volveré a ir. No estoy seguro de si ha cambiado de manos, pero este tipo ciertamente no está recibiendo más de mi costumbre.

Realmente lamento tener que escribir esto, pero realmente una de las peores cenas de asados que he comido. La comida estaba fría, el pollo era solo un trozo duro de pechuga de pollo, sin condimento ni sabor alguno. Solo un puño lleno de col y judías verdes sin cortar. Sin chirivías, sin zanahorias, papas asadas frías que ni siquiera estaban asadas. Sólo una decepción total. Desearía haber hecho mi propia.

Went to this pub for a Sunday roast as I’d been before and it had always been good. Looks like they might of changed hands since then. The veggie filo parcel was tiny, cauliflower was cold, beans were hard and chicken was a grey colour which looked like a manky old pigeon. When I informed the young guy behind the bar he said the cauliflower had just come out of the microwave so should be hot and the beans were cooked as they think the customers would like them (tender) and apparently the white wine the chicken is cooked in turns it a putrid grey colour. No offer of money back, complimentary drink or even to reheat it! All in all the worst roast and customer service I’ve ever experienced.

Cinco de nosotros fuimos a asar, en un principio nos aconsejaron que obtuviésemos una ficha, ya que de otro modo confundiría las cosas. También tengo 4 bebidas en la pestaña. La cena llegó, fue lo suficientemente agradable. Cuando llegamos a pagar 3 pagados individualmente, dejándome pagar 2 asados ​​y 4 bebidas, ¿cómo llegó a 48 libras? ! Traté de preguntar acerca de esto, pero el tipo bien educado pero educado pero muy confundido simplemente me dijo, 'eso es lo que queda', no pudo encontrar la forma de imprimir un recibo, así que pagué, ya que parecía no comprender 28 libras. 4 bebidas Tal vez debería haber discutido más, pero hubiera sido como patear un spaniel. Así que, aunque no voy a volver, por supuesto, como aquí, el asado fue bueno, pero pague en efectivo y no consiga una cuenta.

Fuimos a tomar un trago rápido y el propietario fue muy amable. Él pasó por las sidras disponibles con nosotros y la granada que elegí fue absolutamente deliciosa. Ambiente acogedor, pub inglés tradicional. Grandes carteles en la ventana que indican que no se muestra fútbol aquí, así que si no eres un fanático y quieres un descanso de la copa del mundo, ¡este es el lugar para ir!

Vino para el almuerzo del domingo a las 5. Primero no tenían un registro de la reserva. . lo encontró eventualmente. El asado era, para los veganos, no genial. 12 quid y la mayor parte de la verdura estaba poco hecha. . el paquete de pasteles era minúsculo. Papas bastante bueno. Fuimos a la barra para pedir una pequeña cantidad de salsa extra, quería cobrarnos. ¡Escandaloso cuando ya estábamos gastando más de 40! No pregunté cómo estaba la comida en algún momento o al momento de pagar. Tomó media hora limpiar los lugares. No regresaremos

Picked this pub via google as we were looking for somewhere to get a late Sunday roast, arrived at a quiet little pub asking if they were still serving dinner to be told they would be in half an hour, so we ordered a drink and headed off the beer garden which turned out to be a large and busy sun trap.The lovely barmaid came and told us when the kitchen was reopen and our food came out quickly - perfection on a plate and lamb that melted in your mouth.Staff were all friendly, food was lovely, pudding choice was limited but very nice and very alcoholic overall we’d highly recommend.

All was well until barman innocently knocked over my colleagues half pint of cider. After trying to brush over offering another I eventually asked for a replacement. The barman started pouring a replacement, however to my humour only poorer in the glass what he thought he split. This left me totally bemused and after a colleague questioned him on this this response “I knocked over half a pint so I gave back half a pint” - really???!?!!

Good job I visited this put after reading the reviews - on a lovely bank holiday weekend (a rarity itself these days) I visited with friends and had lunch in the garden which is a peaceful location in the middle of a busy city location - I thin one reason why it is quieter is that it is out of the way which is fine

The website says "friendly staff" - don't believe it. On a very quiet Friday night in the Hope and Anchor my friends and I, a group of 15, were asked to move away the bar because "We were preventing other customers getting to the bar". We would have understood this request if the pub was packed but there were only 5 other people in the pub and half of the bar was being hogged by two locals who were monopolizing he two bar staff in deep conversation all evening. Frankly I'm not surprised the pub was empty on a Friday evening. We left an received a much warmer welcome in a pub nearby. It's a pity as this pub could be so much better.

We had great food - nachos, burgers, and chilli. I had the mackarel and sweet potato fries. Much better than some of the chains!

Went to the pub this evening. A pleasant place with well kept beer. Quiet this evening but it has an excellent itinerary for events. Will revisit for Sunday lunch at some point soon!

Difficult to believe, from the inside, that this pub is in the city. It's warm and cosy, has pleasant staff and a good selection of beers. I've not tried the food - maybe next time.

Great home made pub food, good beers and old fashioned charm. Have always loved this pub and glad to see that it’s still great.

Good range of ales (enjoyed Otter and Bath Gem beers), prices are okay and the food we had was pretty nice (giant dish of tortillas, chilli etc, some decent chips, a veg burger, which was a bit no-frills). More of a traditional pub than it used to be and that's not a bad thing, though it was less full than it used to be at the weekends. It was warm and cosy on a freezing day. And the landlord was cheerful.

My partner & I had the vegetarian roast & when mine came with hardly any gravy,, so I asked politely for some more. Rather than simply getting me some more, the waiter went off to have a conference with his manager and then came back to tell me that if I wanted more then I would have to buy it! When I protested about this he simply walked off and ignored me. Besides from this, the Yorkshire Pudding was stone cold...all in all, a thoroughly miserable experience.

Relaxed atmosphere and exceptional Sunday lunch with all the trimmings. Staff including the chefs very attentive and friendly.

Our daughter took us here without realising it had changed hands. We had vegetarian roast, which consisted of veg with a puff pastry tart on top smothered in the most peculiar sauce. Potatoes were cold, dry and chewy, other veg was tasteless and tart undercooked. Why put puff pastry with roast and then cover with horrible sauce? Staff didn't seem to know what they were doing, the guy who brought our food just plonked it on the table without speaking. They said they'd run out of puddings then the woman who appeared to be the manager said they had apple crumble (which to be fair my husband said was very nice). Not on the menu and bar staff had no idea what price it was. The whole thing seemed to be very unprofessional, so disappointed. Won't be back.

Venía con unos amigos ayer después del festival, al lado del puerto, nos recibió una señora encantadora en el bar, que era muy simpático. El jardín de la cerveza era preciosa y estaba limpia, con una buena distribución. Pedimos unas patatas fritas, y pasamos un tiempo estupendo, ya que no llegar a reunirse mucho. Consulte con el servicio extremadamente aquí como la señora parecía que hacía todo lo posible para nuestras necesidades y estaba siempre en el ir muy impresionados con el servicio de atención al cliente. Sin duda alguna volveremos.

Visitamos el Esperanza y el ancla esta noche y me preguntó si todavía estaban sirviendo la comida. La camarera preguntó un muchacho sentado en el bar y le preguntó la hora. Al ser informado que era 9. 20:00, él dijo "no" a ella y ella nos dijo que era lo siento, pero la cocina ya había cerrado. Sin embargo, el sitio web de pub dice que la cocina está abierta hasta las 9. 30:00 pm de lunes a viernes. Si la cocina es arbitrariamente cerrado temprano, no crean una buena impresión para los clientes y el sitio web es claramente incorrecta y debe actualizarse en consecuencia. Me temo que no visitará de nuevo como consecuencia de la mala experiencia esta noche.

Asistieron a este bar con colegas después del trabajo. Pequeño lugar peculiar y una buena selección de cervezas, pero toda la experiencia fue contaminado por la lamentable y, francamente, personal grosero - cada uno de ellos. No se merecen tu encargo!

Este solía ser un favorito local, y aún así es cuando me apetece pasear por la calle Wells Jacobs. Encantador pequeño pub y de lo que puedo decir ha sido tomada de nuevo. Siempre hay un ambiente agradable y gran selección gin, también siempre es bueno para un lugar para el almuerzo. Cerca del puerto (bueno para bajar las patatas fritas) para vistas y paseos.

Visitamos hoy con dos amigos utilizando una oferta wriggle. Todos tuvimos hamburguesas de carne. La carne era como comida para perros y se sirve en un bollo con mantequilla, con algunas patatas crudas y lechuga, algo que llama col, pero definitivamente no lo era. Era repugnante y comestible. No podíamos creer que era posible conseguir una hamburguesa que equivocado. Por lo que respecta a las bebidas que se había acabado de dos tipos de gin, que estaban convenientemente el más barato 2. La cerveza también era cálida. El personal era muy cortés, pero no tenía ni idea, ya que cuando pedí bastante lo que las bebidas estaban en la nevera que ni siquiera conocíamos. No suelo escribir críticas, pero era tan horrible que me sentí que solo. No vayas!

Quorn, filetes de paquetes pasada patatas asadas, col y brócoli había sido hecho durante horas. Residuos insípido de dinero. La cerveza es buena y el personal es amable, pero como esto no debería ser.

It's changed hands! we been a couple of time in the past for Sunday lunch. One of our friends really wanted to go back we were all impressed before with the roasts.But now the veg is minimal and tasted strange not great stuffing was tiny around a 1cm square the food has gone down hill and left us all disappointed. Bring back the old menu it was tasty and as the website is out of date that what we were expecting before. Disappointed hopefully this is just new businesses problems.

I had a voucher on Wriggle, so me and two friends went for an evening roast dinner. I'm guessing it was what was left over from the Sunday lunch but it really didn't matter as we paid very little with the voucher. It meant we got three meats, all the vegetables and other trimmings in one huge yorkshire pudding (which was a little burnt). It was delicious and very good value! Unfortunately, the draft beers I recognise and like were all off for some reason, so I was forced to try another Pilsner but it was fantastic! Definitely worth a visit, staff seemed a little 'off-ish' but it was 7 on a busy Sunday, completely understandable! Not too 'off-ish' to ruin the visit.

The 6th pub on our list for tonight and not a disappointment. Excellent selection of beer. I had a pint of Mumbles, very good but by now I'm past caring who e brewer is. cheesy chips to soak up some of the alcohol. brilliant

Although this isn't my local I wish it was. The staff are friendly, the beer choice and taste is excellent and the food is quality too. In addition it has even when busy a laid back, relaxed and welcoming ambience. There is a beer garden out the back that creates a haven from the bustling world outside where you can drink and relax and /or eat. A recommend I give cautiously, I don't want too many off you coming here, it will spoil it, just enough to sustain it.

Traditi dalle belle recensioni abbiamo anche prenotato il tavolo, il menù online ci ha adescato, ma arrivati lì il menù era tutt'altro...Spezzatino affogato nella salsa, con carote semicrude e qualche altra verdurina unknown...SconsigliatissimoP.S: il cane era simpatico...

Fantastic, really enjoyed our dinner. Great portions, lovely atmosphere...top marks all round. Well done.

Last minute booking for Sunday lunch. Glad we got in. Food pretty good although veggies a little undercooked and cauliflower cheese a bit watery. In general though, no complaints from our party of 5. Choice of beer was really good as were the house wines. Staff friendly and welcoming. Would definitely return.

Booked in advance and pre ordered beef roast and the vegetarian option. Staff very friendly and accommodating. The roast had come recommended so was looking forward to it as looking for somewhere for a work do ( we have a few vegans and vegetarians ) however I was really disappointed. The vegetarian roast consisted of cabbage, carrots, leeks and a root vegetable 'stack' which seemed to be a slice of more stacked veg - maybe more carrots?Couldnt really tell.Accompanying roast potatoes were ok....Yorkshire pud was home made but over cooked and the vegetarian gravy just seemed to be bland vegetable stock.There was no seasoning or thought put into what was basically a plate of boiled/steamed veg :( I'm sorry but there's no excuse it's just lazy to stick a load of badly cooked, badly seasoned veg out.The beef roast wasn't much better - I ended taking the meat home for the dog. But " gravy to make your mum blush "? she'd have only been blushing if she had made it I'm afraid and not in a good way. I'm sorry but this needs more attention all round - I won't be going back for a long time and will need convincing!

We had Sunday lunch at the pub after reading numerous recommendations. Unfortunately our meal did not stand up to our expectations. We ordered beef and pork, whilst the pork was full of flavour the beef was very thin and somewhat flavourless. The roasties appeared not to be roasted and the veg was very anaemic.The pub is very nice and they have a good selection of beers but for Sunday lunch it's not one I would bother with again.

Stumbled across this late on a very busy Saturday 4 very hungry people.Seemed like a nice pub friendly service.Did feel we waited too long for food, then when it arrived it was Luke warm! Wondered if it had been sitting in kitchen rather than brought out to us straight away.Was tasty though. Although had chicken, chorizo and leek pie but couldn't taste any chorizo.

This is a really friendly place for a drink. Their range of drinks is great, beer selection is excellent and they even have a locally made gin. The beer garden is nice.We ordered some garlic bread which wasn't very good - incredibly thin base, more like a water biscuit. We may go back for food but on the basis of the garlic bread I'll avoid the pizzas!

A rare find, great little pub with a good selection of cider and real ales, the food smelt amazing and would definitely be planning a visit back to sample some of the specials. Friendly helpful staff.

Spent the day in Clifton Village and decided to visit my old martial arts centre in Hotwells. Decided to pop into this pub to kill some time.Fantastic range of ales, great food and the service was first class. Decent menu and best of all was the fantastic beer garden just hidden around the back.If you are after a good ale without the fuss of Clifton you cannot go wrong.

We visited here for Sunday Lunch and sat out in the lovely terrace garden ....The roast were delicious plentiful although the vegetable side dish we ordered was more of less raw . The vegetable that accompanied the roast could also have had 5 - 10 minutes extra cooking ( and I like Mine al dente ) All the meats served were delicious I think the belly of pork was the best

I love this local pub as every time I go I have a good time. I was meeting a few girlfriends for dinner on a Tuesday to take advantage of the BOGOF burgers. Between us we tried 3 different burgers and all raved about them. The staff are always incredibly friendly and service is quick. We didn't have a dessert as we were really full. I would definitely recommend this pub for a drink or food.

The Volunteer is one of my favourite pubs in Bristol so I thought I'd try the Hope and Anchor. It is, as one would expect, a lovely pub - good beer, friendly staff and furnished and decorated just right.The food menu promised good things but the roast beef was hugely disapponting. "40-day hung, glazed in black treacle, cooked in rosemary & thyme, sourced from Hereford" sounded fantastic but all that appeared were a couple of slices of an overcooked brown leathery substance which had little or no discernible taste. This accompanied by "seasonal vegetables" that included whole green beans - seasonal in Kenya no doubt, but not in Somerset in April unless global warming or polytunnel techniques have advanced further than I realised.I'm not saying it was bad, far from it, just a bit dull and the sort of Sunday Dinner you'd pay seven or eight quid for in numerous pubs around Bristol. But this cost £12.95......

Comí fish and chips, abundante y bien servido con las papas bien hechas con cáscara y tiernas. Buena opción de scrumpies (sidras artesanales). Excelente atención. Ambiente relajado.

One of the best pubs in Bristol. Great food, would recommend anything on the menu, great beer and staff are fantastic. Would also recommend the sister pub

I visited for the beer festival the pub was hosting early last month. There was a full menu of ale on offer, and as a bonus each pint was only £2.50! The pub must have been seriously losing money on some of the higher alcohol quantity ales, but as a student customer I'm hardly complaining about that. The selection was brilliant; a truly wide variety of styles and tastes - even in only drinking half pints I could no way have sampled all that there was to try.Staff were also very friendly and talkative, and gave good recommendations on the ale flavour combinations. Unfortunately, due to the festival, a "try before you buy" was refused though. Atmosphere in the pub was incredibly pleasant, with nice scenery and comfortable wooden surroundings to place oneself on. It is not difficult to see why it is a firm local favourite. From the city centre it is a little bit out of the way and up an uncomfortably step hill, but certainly worth the walk!

Went to this pub years ago and it was good then. Knew it had been refurbished. On the outside did not look too promising but turned out to be surprising gem. Went on a Sunday so they do Sunday roast but it is much better than just roast. Menu not too extensive and food prepared to order. Mostly organic I think.Our party had Grilled salmon or Pork Belly. Both were beautifully presented and cooked very well. Could not really find fault in starters, mains or puddings. Service also very good. Overall excellent meal. Recommend booking as it was busy. Will be returning again.

Popped in for a pub meal. Glad I did ! Served by the excellent and friendly Georgie ! Freshly cooked food, fantastic burger and the scotch bonnet chilli provided a tasty kick. The beer was grest too ! Slainté !!

The Hope & Anchor was very lively on a cold Tuesday evening, partly, no doubt, due to an excellent range of beers (including some interesting leftovers from its mini beer festival over the weekend), and partly due to the '2-4-1 Burgers' deal on Tuesdays. But mainly because it just a really good pub!

A lovely pub either friendly staff and a good general vibe. Chilled out bar dogs, good wine list, what's not to love? :)

We went there for lunch with my husband and had the home made pizzas which are delicious !! They are freshly made to order and so worse it !They staff is really nice and welcomingI will definitely come back

Had lunch here today to celebrate my son's birthday, food and drinks were excellent value and service was very good. All helped to make the day special. Thankyou

One of our group is a coeliac so gluten free food is very important. We phoned half an hour before and mentioned this. When we arrived the chef came out and discussed what he could have. Where he had to take out bread he offered to put in more of something else, open to be chosen. He was knowledgeable and helpful. The food was delicious for everyone as well and didn't take too long to arrive despite it being a busy Saturday evening. Next time we visit Bristol we will come back!

A friend recommended this little gem and we called in on the off chance a table would be available. We were fortunate that one was just being vacated as they were fully booked and understandably so!! We enjoyed the best Sunday lunch we have had in a long time, fabulous food and really friendly welcoming staff. Will most definitely be returning soon!!

I used to use the Hope and Anchor many years ago but haven't been for a while. I bought a voucher for the pizza and real ale offer and we went on a sunny day. The pub is as I remember it and the staff were very friendly. We had a couple of pints of very nice beer. I was disappointed that the duck pizza mentioned in the offer details wasn't on the menu (it did say it was an example listing) so we went for the chilli beef and goats cheese, spinach and pepper ones. They were huge and the base was excellent, crispy and light - however, the toppings were underwhelming to be honest. There was no chilli heat on the beef one and no spinach on the goats cheese one. Both were quite underseasoned for our tastes so we added plenty of salt and pepper. Real shame as they were close to being amazing. The 4 stars are for the lovely staff and gorgeous beer garden. Would definitely return.

A popular pub half way down Jacobs Wells Road, it consists of a single L-shape bar along with a good size terraced garden at the rear which is a welcome and unusual feature in this part of town. It is, I believe, recently under new management, and is now run by the same team behind the Volunteer tavern in St Judes. Landlord was friendly and helpful. Décor wise, it’s fairly traditional with sanded wooden boards on the floor, and cream plasterwork on the walls along with some dark mauve wood panelling on the lower part of the walls. There was wooden bench seating around the perimeter and well as chunky wooden tables and chairs. Various knick-knacks were dotted around including a model sailing yacht and a motor boat complete with remote control in a nod to the pubs name perhaps. The wide window sill contained an assortment of miner’s lamps, a good selection of board games and a pile of Giles cartoon books. A number of beer mats were fixed to the wall, suggesting a frequently changing selection.Food wise, the menu offered a selection of burgers, pizzas and sandwiches as well as a few “pub grub” dishes such as sausage & mash, pie of the week, fish & chips, etc., and these were mostly priced somewhere around the £10 mark. There were also a few specials chalked up on a board. I opted for the sausage and mash, which on this occasion were pork with maple syrup I think. Whatever they were, they were very tasty indeed, as was the accompanying gravy. If I were being critical, I would say that there was really very little gravy and I had assumed that the “buttered veg” referred to on the menu was something other than just the potato. A pizza on the other side of the table was also well received.There was a good an unusual choice of beers on tap which on this occasion were Oakham Citra, DBC Flashman’s Clout, Gyle 59 IPA, Milkstreet Beer, Wickwar Cotswold Way and Flying Monk Elmers. Details of these were all chalked up on a board above the bar, as well as a couple of further keg options. Ciders too were well represented with Symonds Founders Reserve and Lilley’s Somerset on tap (the latter of which went down very well), along with Slack Alice and Red Rabbit served from boxes behind the bar. All in all, a great pub and well worth checking out.

Came here on a beer and pizza offer. There was a wide range of beers and there was a nice atmosphere and good pub garden.Pizza was homemade and tasty, a good pub.

By accident chose Hope & Anchor for a sunday roast - by far the happiest of accidents ever made. 5 hours later and I am leaving with a very merry smile on my face having spent the afternoon playing trivia pursuit with a garden full of people loving life in the sunshine followed swiftly by a game of cards against humanity then the classic pub quiz - all the while being attentively looked after by the team of legends who work here, serving top dollar munch & beverages... I can go here alone & guarantee to make at least one new friend every time.

Five friends living in London decided to spend a weekend in Bristol. Best weekend in years. Thanks Hope & Anchor. Top-notch staff, fantastic beer garden, Trivial Pursuit awesomeness. We'll be applying for a job as waiters.Joe and Clem you guys rock.[Heart emoji] The Spaniards

Went with a few friends for a roast and ended up staying for hours, great atmosphere in the garden just how a pub should be! The owner was the highlight of our visit, very entertaining chap :)

I have been to the hope & anchor a few times since it was taken over recently and there has been a real transformation for the better. The food menu is SO much better, offering the best roast in Bristol!There is live music in the lovely beer garden and a really fun pub quiz on a Sunday night. Everyone there are really friendly and the staff are lovely. Highly recommended lovely pub!

We visited this wonderful pub for a meal and it was superb.The choice of food was very good - and the chicken & mushroom pie was delicious (our compliments to the chef). The service was excellent with the young man taking time to explain the various dishes in some detail - also the young lady was most courteous and helpfulI loved the floorboards which made the whole place feel warm and friendly. Outside seating is an advantage in the hotter weather.All in all - a fantastic place and we'll be going back as soon as possible.

I used to love coming here for food, it had possibly the best menu of any pub in Bristol - lovely salads, quiches, pies, lasagnes, with lots of vegetarian and fish options, reasonably priced and good portions.Unfortunately it has had a change of ownership and now has a very expensive and very limited menu, with roasts only on Sundays. There is very little for veggies or semi-veggies, unless you think a meat roast with vegetables instead of meat counts as a meal, or £12 for a ploughmans is good value. It is a pity as it is a lovely pub and the staff are friendly. I do hope the new owners get their act together!

Called in for a drink and sat in the room at the front. Lovely atmosphere and lots of board games including one which I used to play as a child. Great choice of cask and keg ales. Visited on a Sunday and the roast dinners going out looked fantastic. We did return later in the evening for some food but by this time it was a little late but we were able to get pizzas which were very good.

The Hope & Anchor is an excellent pub serving well-kept ales and delicious food which is more than enough to pull in the punters. However, from the quirky music to the retro clutter, it's aching to be cool. It really doesn't need these trappings of Hipsterdom because it's already offering a good product.The main part of the pub is light and airy but the back room is coldly lit and you feel like you're eating in a junk shop because of all the 'strategically-placed' objets d'art. It's all just too much. Lose some of the luggage and add some warmer lighting and this could be more than the front room's neglected sister.The service is friendly and efficient although my companion felt that the barman was better at talking than listening.The Hope has a lot going for it and is well worth seeking out.

Excellent services , with beautiful food and drinks to complement. Amazing large sunny garden, strongly recommend the roast on a Sunday, out in the sun this summer. I personally think it's a great place to be if your looking for that hidden Gem in Bristol to spend some quality time and eat some lovely food.Best roast iv ever had .!

Had a lovely fish dinner (not fish and chips) in the restaurant and enjoyed the atmosphere and people watching. The owners were working and are lovely to talk with. They most likely think we are just pesky Americans asking loads of questions, but we were tolerated graciously. :)

Q: How many Country & Western singers does it take to change a lightbulb?A: Two. - One to change the bulb and the other to sing about how good the old one was.I used to run the Hope & Anchor for a goodly span of time (20 years) and handed overthe reins to young whippersnapper Pete Gibbs in January this year.There have been the inevitable grumblers, whingers and nay-sayers but these arein a (diminishing) minority.I ate in the garden of the Hope & Anchor on this lovely sunny Saturday afternoon.Beer battered Fish & Chips. Perfectly cooked fresh fish in exquisite crispy batter. Chef Marc Fleming knows what he's doing and he really takes the game to the customersI am absolutely delighted that, going forward, the old ship is in good hands and with a clearvision for the future.Pete and his team deserve support in taking this lovely old Bristol institution to a whole new level.

Nice little find, beer selection was good lots of choice and nice beer too. Great little garden, food was reasonably priced and staff friendly and helpful. The pizza is a must try here, really good pizza. Glad we found it, definitely one to pop back too.

This little boozer has had a gentle makeover and great new menu. Its a central location pub with a great little garden. The beer selection is always great and the bar staff friendly and knowledgeable. Great range of spirits, some of them local, on bar. The food is fresh, well cooked and delicious. Eaten in the pub a couple of times and really enjoyed it. The veggie burger or stack is tasty and juicy with fresh veg on the side. The veggie roast is the best in the city. Amazing veggie parcels with all the trimmings. Veg not over done like some places and the roasties were very crunchy but well cooked. I'd recommend throughly

We were out cycling on Monday the 6th April and popped in on the off-chance.The day was lovely and we sat in the garden in the sun, we ordered from the light-bites menu and between the two of us we have six dishes for the offer price of 3 for £10.Amazing really tasty food, dishes were larger than expected and we struggled to finish.A lovely way to eat with lots of options to suit any appetite.Garden was being "tidied up" whilst we were there although I think the landlord was working on the idea of destruction before improvement !! very entertaining.we would definitely go again and will tell all our friends. There is another pub owned by the same landlord "the volunteer" I think, and we will try that as well.All in all a memorable lunch.

Visited on Bank Holiday Monday as wanted to sit out in the sun enjoying a good drink and nice food. We soon learnt that the H&A is under new management but that hasn't changed its ethos at all. Great quality drinks, large selection of beers and some good wholesome sized portions of food. Very reasonably priced too. Garden out the back was quite a sun trap so a super lunch was had by all. Would thoroughly recommend the fish finger sandwiches! No pre packaged frozen fingers here - crusty white bread, homemade tartare sauce and rocket accompanied two large pieces of fish. Mmm mmm!Definitely worth a visit. We'll be back.

As in previous reviews I also have drank and eaten at the hope and anchor for many years and also know the previous owner martin and yes it was a lovely pub with great food and beers , so is this new incarnation different ? Yes , is it worse than before ? NO !!! Firstly the new landlord , is infectious with his enthusiasm for this pub , it's not just another business venture but a real zest to do something good and get it right . For people to criticise the food is just not fair , after trying Sunday roast the first time just had come back , so much so have visited four times in the last five weeks , now that's a recommendation it is to die for , good selection of meat and veg generous portions which is always a plus and the taste of everything is top drawer , empty plates every time , even took one of my more fussier friends there , and she loved the food not one complaint , oh yes one more good point if you ask for more gravy , there's no I will what I can do , it comes straight out in a more than ample gravy boat ( good job ) So is it just a Sunday roast place ? NO ! My girlfriend and I ventured in on a lunch time , ok the menu is not as expansive as before but there still is a really good selection , I had the sausage and mash and my girlfriend had the burger , to which she raved about ' the best burger I've had in a long time ' but in a spanish accent , and she's not easily impressed . As before the bar is well stocked with all your favourites plus an ever changing array of different beers to try . So there you go an unbiased opinion and not by someone who hates change . Yes, it's not the old hope and anchor it has changed but just a little bit and not for the worse . One last note to the land lord if you're reading this , I also would prefer salt and pepper mills keep up the good work .

Stopped by here for a light pub lunch. The food is delicious, all locally farmed and sourced, and richly made. The drinks selection is excellent for such a small bar and they offer a range of constantly changing beers/ales as well as some tasty permanent fixtures (Milk Stout from Bristol Beer Factory) .The service is great; Pete is a friendly and informative host full of helpful recommendations (try the pulled pork!)I definitely recommend coming here for any occassion - they also stock a range of very interesting wines which I can't wait to try.

Where else do you get beer this good, good old badinage with the landlord and great value, quality pizza

We have been going to this pub about every 3 months to eat for the last 15 years. The food atmosphere and beer has always been excellent. The changes to the lighting makes it a very bright white light which makes it more clinical. The beer is still good so well done but the menu is the same as every where burgers and pizzas. No chilli no gammon freshly cooked. We had burgers, no real taste, the chips were white as if they hadn't been cooked fully. What a shame to see the changes. Sorry but after all these years we will need to find somewhere else to eat when our group meets.

We used to like coming to this pub when it was the previous owner, so brought some guests here for lunch. It was quiet, which is nice thing. We ordered our food with a member of bar staff who seemed very inexperienced. I explained I was Wheat Intolerant and picked a GF starter off the menu (Falafel). The food took such a long time to arrive we almost gave up. When it did arrive, The fish and chips were greasy, the burger was dry, apparently the soup was nice, but my falafel was awful. I can't even tell you! Three little "bricks" arrived with no moisture it was like trying to eat NoMoreNails. I asked for aioli or mayonnaise. The Bar staff brought something described as Mayo. It tasted so weird, I don't really know what it was. I managed to eat one and a half. Pub is not the same. Apparently the beer is alright, so I'd suggest you eat somewhere else and go for a drink here instead. What a pity.

I've been going to the Hope and Anchor for a decade. It was perfect for a grumpy or hung-over Sunday with the papers. Great beer, fantastic homely food- who could forget the Major Winthorpe's burger, the home made salad dressing in the little glass jug and the mighty Old Ma Riley's omelette sandwich? And the candle-lit evenings under the bunches of dried hops hanging around the place- it all worked.Unfortunately that's all gone, now replaced with terrible unappetising rubbish, inept delivery and the kind of liquid chalk dawb that would usually advertise £4.95 carvery. The staff even seemed bewildered by our request for mayonnaise, and we were equally disconcerted by the pot of what, after a great deal of consideration, I have determined could only have been a mixture of milk of magnesia and tahini.I'm not eating there again, but i might still drink there.

Excellent food and great atmosphere. The chilli sausage and mash with leeks was divine and selection of beers wide ranging. There are interesting artefacts and pictures with lovely furnishing which provides a very welcoming feel to the pub. It was a sunny spring day and the garden is little oasis. We couldn't see any problem with the loos and the prices seem to be similar to good establishments in the area.

I don't want to paint a bad picture of this establishment with a review on the toilets but they say you can tell a lot about a place by how they are kept as it gives an indication on the back of house going ons that we don't see.The pub itself as I understand has gone through a change.For me it has a comfortable feel about it, a nice layout and on my visit, full.The choice of beer was excellent and the quality superb.The menu was the same as its sister pub,the volunteer near Cabot circus and the quality of the food reflected on the price.You can see it's all freshly prepared and home made, excellent flavours.Dog lovers are most welcome as well as well behaved children,the pub was full of both but you would never have known it, you could have a conversation without any problem of being drowned out by an unruly racket of cutlery, kids and barks.As its early days perhaps the fore mentioned toilet issue will be resolved as it does spoil what is a great back street watering hole.

Have been visiting this pub on a regular basis for 30 years and over that time the food, beer and staff have been absolutely wonderful. I was aware that Martin had sold the business but was astonished to find that the new owners have abandoned the extensive menu and opted for a very dismal food selection. We called in on Sunday afternoon and only Sunday roast dinners were on offer. As we do not eat meat but enjoy fish our only option was to have the vegetarian dish which although perfectly edible was a bit boring. Usually the veggie option would have nut roast or similar but this was just vegetables and vegetables. Yorkshire pudding ok though! My wife ordered a large glass of Chilean Merlot expecting 250 ml but the measure was only 175 ml and the price was £5.75!! She declined to have a second glass as she considered the price to be a rip off. No salt and pepper pots but salt and pepper mixed in a bowl together! What is that about? How many unwashed fingers had previously been in that bowl? Pub was cold because the heating " keeps switching itself off".I had 2 pints of beer which were very nice. I love this pub and I am dismayed to have to write this review. I hope my comments encourage a change of approach.Valuable Customers.

Too expensive. Portion of chips at four pounds is just too much. Beer is, however, good. Will not return soon

The first thing you notice about this pretty pub is its ability to be cosy and spacious at the same time. The staff were helpful and friendly. Despite the pub having only been reopened for a few days since a management takeover earlier in the month a full lunch menu not having been decided on yet, the staff rustled me up a gorgeous Cajun chicken burger that was a perfect balance of texture and flavour. I'm not a real ale drinker myself but friends I was there with seemed to really appreciate the selection, and the wines were certainly delicious. Nothing prepared me for the garden though. Backing on to Brandon Hill, it benefits from three tiers and mature shrubbery means there are numerous spots, which considering the size of the garden, are surprisingly private. Believe the hype on the brand new painted wall out front. It really is secluded. The pub is easily accessible from Park Street across Brandon Hill park, or it's just a five minute walk down from the triangle, or a 10 minute walk from the waterfront. Highly recommended!

Stopped in this great old fashioned place prior to watching AFC Wimbledon play Bristol City. Trip Advisor reviews are well deserved, good range of ales and great home prepared food - well worth the visit to an authentic, good value, old-style pub!

Located on Jacob Wells Rd at the bottom of Constitution Hill the pub is a cosy escape, especially in the cold winter months. Serving a selection of lagers and ales, its a nice place to go for a quiet drink, but its food has helped make a name for the place too. A big favourite at the Hope and Anchor are the burgers. They are well priced, fresh and tasty. When you're tucking into one you really sense you're eating something wholesome. I'm aware that wholesome is not a typical word used to describe a burger, but somehow these are - you can really taste the meat. With a double portion option for the very hungry, (two burgers on top of each other) and a selection of toppings and side it'll satisfy demanding appetites and the price for the meal is a very reasonable £7-£10. In the evenings on the weekends it can get busy, so get there early!

We stumbled across this pub on our way home, it's a bit out of the town centre but it's so cosy and welcoming we were delighted to have found it. The staff were very nice and helpful

Nice atmosphere and little garden at the back, nice people and good beer. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a chilled out beer.

The location, the pub, the staff and the food is all AMAZING! If you go for Sunday lunch, get the side of cauliflower cheese, you will my be disappointed!

This is our favourite lunchtime pub in Bristol. A cosy, charming British pub with great staff, ales and beers that you can taste first and a very extensive menu. Their chips are gluten-free and if there's anything on the menu you can't eat (gluten, lactose, etc) they're very happy to substitute it with something else. A brilliant selection of cheese, including several goat's and ewe's cheeses for those of us who are lactose intolerant. They even have a bottle of cider vinegar for my chips! Well worth the visit if you're in the area.

excellent food. Wonderful real ales out in the hidden beer garden on a wonderful June summers evening

Lovely relaxed atmosphere and setting, with good food and a great choice of drinks. The highlight is undoubtedly the gorgeous tiered garden with plenty of space, even in summer. Parking isn’t freely available, so walk if you can.The Sunday roasts are very good value – huge portion sizes, good selection of veg and lots of options to choose from.

Good old british pub, with great ales and the best cheese board selection ive vever come across in a british pub

Good beer, good wine and vey good food. Local specials daily, and not top pub prices! Outside magical garden, busy with students in term time but not intrusive. Parking can be a problem, best to walk!

This is a good old proper pub with friendly staff and a good ambience. Went for Sunday roast, get good variety of veg and cauliflower cheese comes as an added optional extra. Nom nom, very tasty. Went with my friend and her toddler, very generous kids and adult portions too.

Tonight 4 of us (adults), had a meal at The Hope and Anchor, a favourite pub of ours, to eat and drink good beer. The barman, friendly as always, recommended Nut Roast. It was dire! Inedible. Reheated veg, loads of potatoes, rock hard outer and soggy inner nut roast, covered in watery gravy. Completely tasteless, and warm not hot. The others had beef burgers. They were very average. The man serving us our meals was confused from the outset by which beef burger was the chilli one and it took several attempts to sort it out. When our plates were collected we were not asked if we had enjoyed our meal.......I wonder why?We have in the past had good pub grub. What has happened?Sadly next time we will be eating elsewhere.

we found this place by chance on a group trip to Bristol ,and bocked in a party of 15 for sunday lunch so glad we did as food and service both first class they also have some very good cask ales on tap as well

My wife and I had two different main courses from the standard menu but were both unable to eat even half the portion as the food was far too hot. It was as if the chef had spilt a whole container of chilli powder into the food.Great shame as there was a good selection of well-kept ales and the crumble was nice. We did complain and got the puddings free.

This pub is a gem, fantastic beer garden and the staff are friendly and even replaced a drink I spilt on the floor.. I'm so glad I didn't have the ploughman's lunch as mentioned by other reviewers who were concerned that it was not a true ploughman's lunch.. Well I would hazard a guess that these reviewers were not true ploughmen! :)

My partner and I ate here earlier this evening - we sat in the garden, which is a large space with some nicely tucked-away tables and benches.I chose the whole trout with a salad and chunky slices of brown bread. Nothing complicated - just served stuffed with dill butter and prawns, and very tasty indeed. The other half's falafel (fnar fnar) also seemed good, though as with most vegetarian meals, I think, would have been improved with a nice fat slice of bacon.Good value here also - £25 for two main courses with a drink each. In the lovely Bristol Spring Sunshine, what could be better? :-)