Prince's Motto in North Somerset

It's closed down! Visited Saturday 15th June and it's completely shut down!

Great little pub with good ale. Very welcoming owners.

A great village pub. Stopped off while waiting to pick up my daughter from airport. Great fish and chips.

Stopped on way to airport pickup. Had fish and chips while we waited. Great food with friendly service. Will definitely call again.

Country pub in the ancient village of Barrow Gurney near Bristol airport. This pub serves real ale and has a pleasant traditional pub feel. Enticing . Haven't had an opportunity to try their Sunday roast yet, but it looked appetizing. Pleasant beer garden at the back and a large open space oppose. This old Inn is worth supporting. Try it and you'll like it.

Well, where do I start, this spot is absolutely brilliant, Tommy the landlord couldn’t be a friendlier bloke you’d wish to meet, always makes you feel really welcome and a great laugh, I often have a joke with him and say it’s like sitting in your front room at home, cosy and the food is absolutely brilliant everytime, if your passing through or in the area make sure you visit Princes motto, you won’t regret it.

We came for dinner for the first time last night, lovely warm welcome from the landlord, very friendly service! We sat by the cozy fire, played cards, and enjoyed fresh wholesome food. Steak was huge! And juicy! Cheddar cheese burger was homemade, served with chips and coleslaw. Loved it! We will be coming back. Highly recommend The Prince's Motto!

Needed food before a flight and put in google for pubs near airport . Pleasantly surprised. Great service . Amazing roast . I had beef .. great veg … good pint of beer . All in all a lovely meal in a proper pub with a fire and great relaxed atmosphere.

Great welcome. Myself and partner enjoyed a few drinks and a great chat with the landlord as we were a bit early for our flight. Will definitely visit again. Thanks

Haven't been here for a while and was greeted by the new owner, Tommy. Lovely chap and made a great atmosphere in the pub, felt like a proper little local again! Bar staff were great and the chef/ kitchen was more than accommodating! Can't wait to go back!

Amazing pub lovely home cooked food highly recommended the chicken curry and gammon steak . Lovely warm cosy place. Definitely be back. Great service so nice to have traditional table service.

Forget the pubs on the main drag, we were lucky to stumble across one of the last surviving ‘proper pubs’ as we headed for the airport. Not many country pubs like this left, long may it continue. Fantastic welcome from Tommy, Jock and Andy. Looking forward to my next trip

Fantastic cosy country pub under recent new management. Very quaint and steeped in history this pub feels really authentic, located right in the heart of Barrow Guerney Village. The landlord and staff are friendly and welcoming, food is proper british pub grub. Chose the minute steak, rare which comes on a bed of sauteed mushrooms and onions, side of chips and peppercorn sauce for only 12.50 which is an absolute bargain! (Came back later in the week for the Fish & Chips with homemade tartare sauce as I couldnt decide between the 2). Some lovely deserts on the menu too. Overall was really impressed, theres 2 beers on tap, Doom Bar and Butcombe as well as 3 thatchers and the best pint of Guiness you'll get on this side of the water. Great atmosphere, friendly locals and a roaring fire, what more could you ask for? These fellas know how to run a pub and it really shows, id definitely recommend a visit.

The warmest of welcomes today, my first visit. Landlord so easy to talk to and find out more about this very very traditional english country pub. Food still being served at 15:00 hours Sunday. Menu was basic wholesome food, unfussy but sure to satisfy who like pub grub. Does a good trade from locals and passers-by. A few real ales, three thatchers, two lagers all on draught and guinness. Small, cosy, chatty. Glad we tried this one. The landlord is especially friendly. I sometimes find small pubs a little intimidating but we were offered a table from one of the locals and loved the local atmosphere. Meals and desserts generally range from £5 to £14.

Great little pub, glad to see it open again.

Stopped in here on the off chance when passing.. staff were decent and the roast was lovely! Highly rate this place. Food came out quick and really enjoyed it.

We had another great night at the Motto. Very enjoyable meal with beers in great condition. The atmosphere which included really talented live music was fabulous. Tommy and Tos definitely know how to run a welcoming pub. Don't miss out, visit this gem as soon as you can.

We had another visit today (26/10/23). It’s good that the pub has reopened with a new very friendly landlord. The menu is quite small but the food and drinks were good. Well worth a visit Previous visit spring 2023 We visited on a Thursday lunch time to find new owners who had recently taken over the pub. Both were very friendly. It’s a small menu with a few specials but the food is good and most is either gluten free or low gluten. The lamb cutlets were delicious as were the home made puddings. It’s not far from Bristol, in a good place for interesting walks and has ample parking.

Fantastic night in the Motto with great, food, drink, music & lots of fun - Tommy the new landlord with his barman Tos have in a short space of time turned this into a fantastic country pub which is definitely worth a visit. Lunch & evening food is great. And best pint of Guinesss you can find in the Bristol area

Leuk Restaurantje! Voordat we terug naar huis ginge. Hebben we hier goed en gezond gelunched!

A fabulous welcome from this Irish owned and run lovely old fashioned pub, couldn’t ask for more Tom so great advise on trip to Dublin, and staff what a great little place on the way to Bristol airport. Calamari and the chicken curry great. But toms steak looked delicious. Thanks from Jacque and Steve that are off to Dublin.

Beautiful Sunday roast dinner and pudding! very tasty. Great service! Thank you

We went for lunch today at the Princes Motto lovely atmosphere The owner who I think was called Tommy was amazing very attentive had time for a chat & the food was really Amazing we both had the minute steaks was cooked to perfection we can’t wait to go back again keep up the good work lads & I can see you having a very successful pub & restaurant Trevor & Dawn also very reasonably priced

First time visiting The Prince's Motto. Lovely place, delicious food and couldn't ask for more friendly and accommodating staff member serving us.

Great pub with a great atmosphere and great new Irish landlords! If you want a decent pint of Guinness, this is the place to have it - no other pub in the area will do a Guinness like the boys here at the Motto 😍 Traditional pub grub, affordable prices, and such a lovely, perfect little village to surround it. Children's park across the road, amazing beer garden out back for the sun, a friendly bunch to smile as you enter... What more could you want from a country pub just down the road from Bristol Airport?! I had the steak sandwich, £12.50 for a sliced steak ciabatta (with fried buttery garlic mushrooms and onions), cooked rare, served with skin on fries (really tasty) and a little side salad, with some absolutely BANGING homemade peppercorn sauce which I would pay to drink a vat of! Thumbs up. Will return.

The new landlords are great. The food is exceptional in taste and value. This pub is a hidden treasure.

Food is amazing . We went for the quiz night such a laugh recommend it. Pop in and see support this great pub

Lovely pub, lovely garden out back, lovely beer straight from the barrel.

Lovely food,well cooked, but very limited menu. Very friendly welcoming and helpful staff. Drinks at the bar were limited. Saying all that we had a lovely meal.

First time there in a long while. Not currently a real ale paradise, with only one ale (Butcombe Original) available but drawn from the barrel and in good condition. Quaint old fashioned set up and has recently acquired a reputation for its Spanish-style menu. Aromas from the kitchen certainly were delicious. I look forward to taking our family there soon.

Great location for a walk. Great 🍺

4 us went for friends birthday from walking into the lovely log fire warm friendly welcoming attentive staff. 3 us had the burger and chips and one had half roast chicken the food was all home made and was delicious we all had clean plates. Price food was great and just enough choice. Brought friends cake and manager was happy to bring out for us with plates etc and all sang happy birthday was great! lovely place we defo be coming back again. Only downside was like car park to have some lights as very dark at night in car park

Family friendly, super welcoming pub under new management. Very considerate and attention to detail to gluten free food. Nice Sunday roast, very good catering for kids and lovely cauliflower cheese. It was too cold to sit outside but the terrace looked great.

A really lovely county pub, perfect for stopping on the way to airport. The owners are extremely welcoming and very accommodating and we were very grateful to them for making us food when we stopped late in the evening. Would highly recommend and will go back.

Owner was friendly but her dog bit my child for no reason at all. Food was bland and overpriced for what it was unfortunately. Won't be coming back. Pretty views from the beer garden though 🤷‍♀️ Overall 10/10

Homely country pub . Open fire good ales .

Nice pub in a nice city. Sunday roast was medium. The veggies were too soft. Our baby enjoyed that tough

Fantastic traditional village pub. Great beer, great landlord/lady

Great stop on a cycle tour. Lovely staff and great vibe

Very disappointed. Food just OK; but we had to remind them that we were not served after 50 minutes waiting, and even though It took another 20 minutes for the food to arrive. Poor service, I won't go there again and wouldn't recommend.

Had a very nice, true home cooked Sunday lunch and the best pint of Butcombe in a long time. Nice outside seating and a car park. Top place

Lovely old pub with a very warm welcome! Dogs welcome and they serve tea in the garden!

Awesome little pub, good food, nice staff and monty is well cute. Highly recommend!

Great food and lush beer garden

Cosy pub, nice selection of local beers

Really enjoyable pub full of happy locals with good banter and friendly staff. The real ales are not 'run of the mill' which is also very welcome.

Fantastic people, food and atmosphere, also dog friendly.

What a warm friendly welcome from the locals here.

Great outdoor space with heaters.

Dropped into The Princes Motto on the way back from Holy Hedge animal sanctuary. Very nice meal and helpful staff and atmosphere

Loved it here! Great place to meet up and fab music playing.

Great service and friendly atmosphere, Sunday roast was good not excellent, roast potatoes let it down as they were very very tiny

Food was ok but not amazing. There was confusion with my main even though I asked for it gluten free it came out with lots of gluten filled items on! They did take it back and replace it but they seemed not well set up to deal with gluten free

Lovely wee country pub in a rural location, really good food, excellent service and a lovely destination pub with beautiful scenery and wide choice of local ales and ciders.

Proper country pub, lovley setting

Great pub. Awesome service and atmosphere. Lush tasting beer and cider that you can buy in a pint bottle to take away with you. Would recommend you check it out.

Lovely pub. Came to our rescue when another pub offered bad service. Awesome food. Good hospitality and a lovely garden. Highly recommended and will be seeing more often for a good old pint and cheesy chips

Lovely pub with outdoors, great prices just a little disappointed my lasagne was overcooked and out of stock of veggie dishes

Lovely, friendly pub, good, safe service and choice of beers.

Great pub with a good selection of ales and really nice food at very affordable prices. The outside seating areas are what really makes the place though. You can sit in the garden with various gazebos, under the covered area with comfy sofas, blankets and woodburner or in the completely enclosed and glassed roof area. Whatever the weather you are catered for. They also have a lovely little village shop which sells the daily essentials plus coffees and a selection of locally made pastries (I can recommend the almond croissants) as well as locally produced, beautiful charcuterie. Super staff, great ambience and food. What more could you want from a pub? Highly recommended.

Staff made me feel welcome and a great atmosphere pleasent surroundings.

Easy cycle stop for a beer. Very pleasant.

So nice to visit, staff excellent, beer good, really glad to have visited

Lovely garden and bbq food cooked in the cosy garden. Very reasonable prices. Needs more staff to keep everyone happy.

Proper pub always welcoming host and staff loves the cider

Nice beer friendly atmosphere good out beer garden

Welcoming, good beer n food. Plenty of outdoor space.

I was looking for somewhere to hang while waiting for my daughter to look round the University. This place was off the beaten track in a small village. The building itself is charming. I didn't get a chance to check out the interior as it was beer garden only. However, the staff were absolutely lovely and very welcoming. Post - Covid (if such a time exists) I will definitely popping back here when i next have an excuse to hit the area.

The perfect halfway pause for a pint and a pasty.

Nice sheltered garden area, good selection of local ale and cider 🍺

Brilliant pub and friendly staff

Lovely drink in the garden, great friendly staff - will now be regulars!

Not quite ready for post-lockdown customers because they've only had 6 months to prepare.

Nice staff and lovely terrasse at the back. Covid measures taken seriously. So happy to finally be able to have a drink in a pub !!

Called in advance for a take away Sunday roast - 2 x beef and 2 x Veggie options as a treat to relieve the strain on the household kitchen! not disappointed - all very tasty and enjoyable only mishap was there was no swede with the Beef meals but was in the veggie options and that's my favourite Veg! Didn't spoil the overal enjoyment - would recommend. Well stocked little village shop selling lots of local produce

Visited here after having meant to for many years. Pleasant atmosphere, very much came across as a 'local's pub. Architecture was very much in keeping with the pub's age so quirky, space off space, which was rather nice to experience. Food very good, well presented and good sized portions. The only suggestion I would offer is that the heating of the pub could be increased - I sat with my coat wrapped around me. Would visit again.

Great atmosphere, fantastic and attentive service, amazing food and drink...what more can I say!

Great place and excellent service.

I feel this place is doing it's absolute best to accommodate customers in this strange time. As I write an outside, covered area is being erected for winter seating, and the staff are very accommodating.

The foood and drink here is amazing and the staff always provide excellent service :)

Went to the Princes Motto for a couple of drinks and a pub meal on Saturday night and unfortunately we were all very disappointed. It’s a shame when you try to help a new venture and an industry on the ropes but certain things are important.The atmosphere was poor , ok possibly as we were the only people in the main body of the pub The beer , I had Butcombe , was too cold The food was average at best , served on a piece of wood , something I dislike and the burgers were tiny However the most annoying was the attitude of one male staff member who on asking if there was any sanitiser replied to my girlfriend “ have you looked “ and when it was shown to be empty only begrudgingly filled it up . To be honest I should have had a word then and regret I didn’t .Simply we won’t go back

Lovely pub in quiet village. Food was excellent and very good value. Service was quick and staff was very friendly, especially Mark, the chef, who came to say hello and make sure everything was perfect.

Excellent service, fantastic food

Amazing atmosphere great quiz master good food and service and nice beer on tap 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Friendly staff, great beer, picturesque

Great atmosphere, fantastic paella

Bought to life over lockdown, this local hangout provides a charming atmosphere, great decor, gorgeous food and lovely drinks. Great value for money and friendly staff with an extensive menu and drinks options, this pub is the absolute greatest!

Superb meal with friends and family tonight . Great local pub . Excellent staff . Will be back very soon

Superb meal with friends and family tonight . Great local pub . Excellent staff . Will be back very soon

Nice beer garden and friendly staff

I visited with my wife and dog on Wednesday 12th August 2020. The pub has recently changed hands and has new owners. The first thing to say is that the beer garden has been massively improved from the last time I was there. Lot's of hard work has been put into making a large, comfortable and attractive beer garden. Secondly the beer, I had three pints of Butcombe, was excellent and at £3.50 a pint very good value. I am very much aware that the owners are new to their trade, teething problems occur and it was very busy with the "Eat out to help out" incentive for diners. One area where the staff could improve is to actually greet any customers when they arrive. I did a very good impression of the invisible man for the first 5 to 10 minutes I was there. I was patient and all I needed was some small acknowledgement that I was there and that someone would be there to serve me soon. That is the job of the staff in particular the landlord. It's easy to do and makes customers feel so much more welcome. We ordered food which was okay and good value for money but I would like to see more vegetarian options. It was so busy that the food took an hour to arrive, I had no problem with this as I know they are just starting up and there are teething problems. Also just one very hard working person in the kitchen at the moment. I really want this pub to succeed as I know how important it is to a small community and it has so much potential to be a really great place. So some small but significant actions would have made this experience so much better. I'll certainly return but would hope that it is a better experience next time. Lastly dogs are very welcome, several other diners had their dogs with them but they should make a water bowl more readily available.

Lovely evening at the Princes Motto this evening brought my dad along for his birthday meal and we wasn't disappointed keep up the good work and we will see you soon

Nice pub, and a lovely pint in a pretty village, parking at the rear. Have done well with outside area with new guidelines. Only fault was the staff member was stumped, when I ask what they had on tap. Even though , they still listed quite a few of them.

A warning to those reading the reviews from prior to March 2020. Since then, the pub has changed ownership. Words cannot adequately describe how appalling every aspect of the new offering is. Surly welcome, cluttered interior full of boxes and crockery, peculiar beer garden which rather resembles an episode of Teletubbies and food that was in essence inedible. This is so, so disappointing in a pub that could be an absolute gem. There is no chance that this is a viable business, so I look forward to returning later in the year when ownership will likely have changed again.

A gem on the outskirts of Bristol. Really friendly, warm pub. Excellent food. Edit in May '20. Change of owners, so not as good as it used to be. 😔

Tasty food, great fun, friendly people!

My only regret is a broken promise not to return (commitments elsewhere). This is a smashing local and the food was superb. The host is excellent. Without doubt a hidden true gem, I wish Alex all the best for the future and know that what ever he and Lloyd do next will be a success if its half as good as the Princes Motto

Went for Sunday lunch today with my partner and her son for the first time to this pub as not that local to me - what a fantastic meal - I reckon the best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had in a pub - really intimate pub great background music - if you judge a good roast on the potatoes and gravy you will be blown away - the rest was stunning to

Just got back from an excellent Sunday lunch at the Princes Motto (party of 4). Nut roast was delicious. Perfect sized roast with fresh roasted vegetables and really decent portion of cauliflower cheese. Very cosy traditional pub. Friendly, chatty owners. Will be back and would certainly recommend to others.

We visited on the off chance and had a most superb lunch. Ham Egg and Chips was amaxing. Especially with their home made piccalilli and Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce. My Fiancee had the best Omelette she has ever had. This is an unspoiled Country pub run by two amazing Australians Lloyd and Alex. The pub is old and quaint and a refreshing change from so many 'Gastro Pubs' these days. Thank you. We will be back!