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Amazing down to earth pub. Nice to see a community driven social environment manger by caring and grounded staff. Would recommend to anyone who want a genuine Bristol pub experience

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Martin Quinn . 2024-11-23

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Went here for a music event. Pretty good little pub, but the sound system is lacking and there is no sound in the (bigger) outside (sort of) space... Decent beer, friendly staff.

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Julian Angell . 2024-11-11

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pub without a pool table... meh

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Capoeiruss . 2024-08-30

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Visited the pub for a dear friend reunion Great atmosphere

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Jennifer Polis . 2024-08-23

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I always have a Good Time 🌃 ⏲ when I goes to this Place as the Bar 🍻🍺 Staff are very Friendly and Helpful and Polite with Everyone else who is in there with Me as well. Would certainly Recommend this Place to anyone else who might be interested in going there. XXX.

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Paul Sayer . 2024-08-12

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Great atmosphere, brilliant staff and banging food from just one chef holding down the fort for the evening we visited. Brilliant feast, Pints on point, Never a complaint at the star and garter.

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Charlie Silvester . 2024-07-12

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Best pub in Bristol. Arrived on a Sunday and they got to try some of the most delicious roasties for free.

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Edwin Driscoll . 2024-05-26

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Big vibe at Star and Garter. The salmon en croute was particularly delectable.

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Joel . 2024-04-25

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I been there with one of my sisters and my baby brother his the landlord ok and some of my family was there 2 and cousins and family on my Dad's side was there and on my Mum's family 2 a very nice day lot going on food drinks and lots of music and Bob Marley son was there 2 and a few more famous people ok from Elvis

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David Haynes . 2024-03-18

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Waited for an hour for food to arrive… went to the bar and before I even asked for it one of the girls said “ your’s is coming out in a minute!” and a second said “any drinks?”. Would really appreciate a heads up and an apology when I’ve just spent over £45 and you knew the food was late… The food was good but I didn’t really got to enjoy it with how the situation was handled.

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Pedro Nunes . 2024-03-17

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Legend has it that a many famous artists from Bristol frequently go here

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AJ Blackburn . 2024-03-03

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Legendary reggae pub just had a facelift and it's open for business. A must try

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Dante Bruno . 2024-02-20

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5 stars all around. Roast dinner was banging. I had beef and chicken. (Greedy) 🤪 Gravey was the best.

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Jenna Arnold . 2024-02-18

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ALWAYS A GOOD PLACE TO CHILL AND EAT.

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Jade Eddolls . 2024-02-05

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Honestly just annoyed that the doorman didn't let me in without ID on NY. I look 40 ffs. Stop power tripping and use some common sense.

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Jake Simmons . 2024-01-01

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Great night will he back for more!

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Nicholas Gregory . 2023-12-24

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Excellent and considerate staff! After a wild Halloween night I thought I'd lost some property for good. But three months later I walk into the pub, casually inquire, and they still had what I'd lost. Three months! Caring and professional staff who you should feel safe around. Shout out to Liv for finding it, huge appreciation.

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Liam . 2023-12-14

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Great staff, service and atmosphere, nice heated outdoor area

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Amelia B . 2023-12-02

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what a beautiful pub, landlord spot on, definitely recommend to go again.

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paul wilsher . 2023-11-11

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Enjoyed the free firework night event. Cheap drinks, good service, great band!

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Hope . 2023-11-06

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Nice. Jamaican shandy really nice

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Ray Fearon . 2023-10-02

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Dj excellent dance floor bust all night

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Debra Hamilton . 2023-09-23

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Special shout out to our lovely bartender Jemima ( the best ever, I mean it ). Once again had a lovely time at the star ! Inclusive and a rare gem still in Bristol landscape.

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camille salaun . 2023-09-13

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Great place, great drink, great food, great music, great vibes… my favourite place to go for a drink in Bristol 💯

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Isaiah Light . 2023-08-07

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Didn't eat, just had a half a pint of very nice cider. Very friendly polite welcome from staff. Love the outside space

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Little Green Man . 2023-08-06

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Brilliant location, especially to spend some quality time with friends during St. Paul’s Carnival!

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Adrift . 2023-07-04

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My go to for great vibes on a night out .. Music. And fun and funky times for over 4 decades .

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jane hamilton . 2023-06-21

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Really good atmosphere, great decoration inside, lovely staff... hidden gem!

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Oriane lb . 2023-06-17

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An all round 5⭐️ experience. A venue full of cultural gems, a trip down memory lane into 60's & 70's reggae, b-bop, Ska & rock steady..awesome! Drunks are reasonably priced, a friendly crowd & illuminating atmosphere. Go to Bristol & check put this hidden gem.

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Paris Bartholomew . 2023-06-16

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Bristol's legendary Star and Garter, on the border between Boho Montpelier and St Paul's, has put it's grungy days behind it but kept all the character and multicultural cool that made this place an institution of the city's music scene and nightlife. Enjoy a chill out in the covered garden or find a spot on the grass outside and hunker down on a summer afternoon.

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Jacob B . 2023-05-26

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First time I’ve been back here since around 2006. The garden is new…… and odd. Definitely gentrified since I was last there. I mean there were more……… sorry, I’ve thought about a myriad of ways of saying it, but they all turn out a little bit r****t

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Black Hand Dread . 2023-05-05

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Despite the shabby outside, this place is a good pub, very clean and great service It no longer offers much food, just rather average Jamaican patties, but still recommended

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Robin Goode . 2023-04-20

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Nice local 👍 👌 👏 😎 late night 🌙 place to chill out. Missing old Duty Ken. RIP big man. Well renovated and now open during day time as well with food and drink served al day long..........nice friendly communal vibes as usual..........Ya Man.............Wagwoiiiin.............BomBaClata !!!! Me na not say to leave ......

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Awaleh Ali . 2023-03-25

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Great beer, great atmosphere. Big Love to the MCs.

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olly ward . 2023-03-19

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Classic pub grub. If visiting Falmouth I’d recommend getting take away from any of the outstanding take aways and eating it in beerwolf- unfortunately we booked this before I could steer the group that way and it was 20£ a head to cancel. If you’re inclined,, there are much more interesting/ quirky and affordable places to go to in Falmouth

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John Pincock . 2023-03-17

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Nice pub with lots of character and they serve delish Jamaican food. Decent selection of beers and good music. It gets pretty rowdy in the evenings so good for groups

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Ciara Hunter . 2023-02-11

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Had a referb since I last went in some years ago. Still a good pub and well presented with a big smoking area. But.more expensive now but what isn't, pints are a but cheaper elsewhere regardless. Lost a bit of its rough charm and seems to cater for more of the hipster/student/im still a cool adult crowd. Good pub but not somewhere I'd go one the regular unless they have an event or soundsytem which they do seem to fairly often.

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HKT . 2023-02-04

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Food is always banging. One time he slightly messed the chicken up and gave me like sooo much free stuff. Amazing. Not even just bias cos it’s my local. Thank you x

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Nathan . 2022-12-20

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Food is INCREDIBLE definitely one of the best Carribbean plates for me. Staff are also just great at their jobs and up for a laugh. The chef really cares about the food he's making and it shows

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Charlie Clark . 2022-12-20

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A proper traditional pub, with great food and drinks selection. Not at all a pretentious gastro-pub which all look and sound the same. Classic family-run pub with character! Great atmosphere to watch sports as well.

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James Stevenson . 2022-12-06

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very nice very very nice super nice amazing great excellent thank you thank you

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Hugh Janus . 2022-11-10

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Fabulous firework display 2022. Albany Green filled with good vibes. This is such a good pub!

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Edward Counsell . 2022-11-05

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Wow! Its changed a lot since I was last here....

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jonathan barker . 2022-10-30

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The Star and Garter very nice atmosphere good food, need more Local Beer's

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George Francis . 2022-10-16

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Awesome community festival, good food, organisation and great music too

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Adam Connell . 2022-10-02

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Great pub with nice outside area.

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Jack Parker-Pohl . 2022-09-29

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In the past there was one star from me, but now after the change (I hope that the security also are different, it wasn't safe space for women before -3 years back) now there is an atmospheric small garden very nice service and good cook food very tasty dog friendly gf beer available not sure about the nights

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L . 2022-09-15

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Great drinks, great staff, great vibe.

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Jay clements . 2022-09-14

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Had to stop off in Bristol overnight and checked into the nearest pub on my drive in to get a drink and some food. Did not expect the Caribbean style for sure, was very quiet but the barmaids and chef were all friendly, I got the meat patty and a drink and was happy with both. Pleasant pub to stop in during an afternoon and would recommend to others, parking was a bit hard to come by but not being from Bristol so not having a permit I'm sure played a part in this

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Joe . 2022-09-08

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Like the new look. Great to see its reopened,

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Shaun Hunte . 2022-08-28

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Nice music but no reggae for a Saturday night...bit disappointed there was hip hop jazz...but no reggae but we enjoyed ourselves

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heather finch . 2022-08-25

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Great pub in Bristol, a lovely vibe. Will be on my list of pubs to visit from now on.

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Anil Raj . 2022-08-20

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Lovely smoking terrace and chicken there!

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Marta Martínez . 2022-08-16

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Good attendance and the meat is finger-licking good, the drinks not so much

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Angel Arvelo . 2022-08-15

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We had an extremely unpleasant experience last Saturday. I was visiting friends in Bristol and after a wonderful dinner we have decided to participate in the charity event in Star and Garter. However it all turned sour when we wanted to get in. The door man was very rude and aggressive towards me for no reason. When I wanted to go in and reached for the door handle he brutally pulled me away from the door and I almost fell on the ground. He also started to yell at me to wait outside. This man had no right to touch me with his finger, yet alone to grab me in such a aggressive manner. I believe the door staff are hired to prevent problems from happening not to cause them. It was an absolutely disgusting incident and we will stay away from this place for sure.

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Dorota Galinska . 2022-08-04

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Absolute treasure-hands down the best pub in Bristol

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Flora Fraser . 2022-07-23

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Best pub in the world! Fair priced drinks, great Jamaican food and music. Cool vibe!

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JerrySouthwest . 2022-07-12

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Pass the dutchie to the left one time

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Angus Duncan . 2022-07-07

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So lucky to have this place nearby, always a good night guaranteed

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Jools Hesketh . 2022-06-27

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Really nice place to go for a drink and a chill, good vibez good music. Would of give a 5 maynr when i Dj there they will get a 5 lol.

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Marcus Smith . 2022-06-21

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One of the pubs for music lovers. Very nice staff and drinks.

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Hywel Maslen . 2022-06-21

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Beautifully decorated, relaxed atmosphere and a great pub!! They serve amazing food and provide excellent service.

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minnie . 2022-06-15

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Great place to stop for a beer on a warm day, didn't help the BBQ smelt lovely

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Nick King . 2022-06-15

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Had probably the best cut of Billy in my Curried Billy I have had anywhere..no complaints from me!

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Dragons View . 2022-06-14

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The Star and Garter is one of the best places I've visited in Bristol! A must if you visit the West End... The staff is top notch, as is the atmosphere of the place!

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Mart Boil . 2022-06-05

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Good atmosphere, drink prices satisfactory.

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Jeniffer Juliana Ramos Lopes . 2022-06-05

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The food was banging full of flavours!!!!!

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Chris Maher . 2022-06-03

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Lovely pub, friendly staff and amazing food. With good music and atmosphere to accompany them all!

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Louise Davis . 2022-05-16

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Great music from 2kings, decent beer and food.

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Tony Birch . 2022-04-21

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Excellent food, welcoming environment, I hope to be back on a sunny Saturday when I bet the atmosphere is amazing

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Ajo G . 2022-03-27

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What a hoot this place is. Great community pub, great staff, funky music, good times.

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Jason Bailey . 2022-03-22

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Great staff, good drinks and the place is just a vibe. Food has a hit to it do keep that in mind if you're v weak with spice. Great chicken and sides. Would mainly go here for drinks than food personally

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Kendrick Lebowski . 2022-03-20

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Very chilled and relaxed vibe. Guinness game was strong

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Kevin Arkins . 2022-03-07

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Not a patch on what the place used to be as a pub . The food is ok but all of the character left with Ken. Hopefully it might find a change of management at some point in the future .

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Pete . 2022-02-14

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The most welcoming, fun, friendly pub. Absolutely love this place. Everything from the drinks to the music to the staff is outstanding. Also dog friendly so a massive thumbs up.

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Samantha Harvey . 2022-02-06

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Outside area is nice, dog friendly, a little overpriced though.

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Kate O'Brien . 2022-01-30

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Amazing atmosphere, reasonably priced drinks and friendly staff! My local watering hole par exellànce!!!

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//Kabbo Hue Ferdinand Van Tura . 2022-01-05

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Great local pub. Good selection of beer and great food. Love how lit up the outdoor section is for these darker months.

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Jon Smith . 2022-01-01

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Overly crowded and 20+ minutes to get served. Might try again someday.

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Al Godsmark . 2021-11-20

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Great reggae & hip hop, lovely staff

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Veronica Velez . 2021-11-19

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Great atmosphere. Good music and friendly staff

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Paul Lumber . 2021-11-17

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Great music soul , funk ,dub , booze is responsibly priced, staff friendly, decor quirky, food I didnt try but smells amazing.

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Mat Rich . 2021-10-18

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Use to go in there in the 80 s when a Jamaican guy called hector ran it .that is when the pubs closed at 2 .30 .Good old boozer

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Christopher james James . 2021-10-11

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Lush green covered with hills very mesmerizing and natural

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sheikh Tariq . 2021-10-06

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Music is always on point here. Patties are mouth pleasing and go well with a beer.

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Travel Like A Local . 2021-10-01

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Good beer, good vibes, good tunes, good people. And Dog friendly too!

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Louise Briggs . 2021-09-06

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Cracking curry goat & Saturday afternoon beers 🙌🏼 Cracking music & red stripe ... but go east on the scotch bonnet chilli sauce 🤣

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laurence Mora . 2021-09-04

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Food and rum punch is amazing!! Will come back soon 🙂

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Catherine Magnani . 2021-08-31

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Nice pub, nice people, nice extension, nice park, lush beer and food!!

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Owen Swanson-Low . 2021-08-22

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Cracking time, amazing place deffo worth a visit!! "

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MDTR its_requests . 2021-08-14

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I didn't get to finish this review before but yes I enjoyed aspects of the place - very different from the old star, which was fun for different reasons. Two things let it down for me:the bizarre covid rules, which meant we were confined to the drafty and dark outside area. Then the 'vibe killing' music, more suited to the end of a night, not 6pm. The positives- service was quick & polite and food well above average, though paper plates and wooden cutlery is never good when paying proper prices. Having read about the new ownership and refurb of this pub over last couple of years, my visit left me a little underwhelmed.

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JM Aird . 2021-08-11

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Such a cool vibe and friendly brilliant staff !

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lee stewart . 2021-07-27

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Great covered beer garden, fun atmosphere, friendly staff, good beer selection and tasty vegan stew

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Chris Fieldsend . 2021-07-06

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It's got a rustic carribean cabana feel as you eat,listen and watch the euros loved it

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James Ndungu . 2021-06-22

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Best place in Bristol!!! Amazing Jerk Chicken, greats beers, best atmosphere!!!!!!!

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David Gonzalez . 2021-06-12

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New outdoor area is great, dog friendly and good food

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Katie Arbuckle . 2021-05-26

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Great beer and caribbean food at a pub with an excellent ventilated outdoor area (a big louvred lean-to). Note that although they take table reservations, they don't seem to like answering the phone or reading email.

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Richard Mundy . 2021-05-16

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Usually love this place, but tonight was an exception we arrived 15 mins early to be told we were late and they gave our table away . After some choice words he chucked us on a little table near the rain. Sat there 20 mins no one came to take an order , we then walked out.

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James Charles . 2021-05-11

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Had my first night out at the pub last nigh at the Star and Garter. They have it sorted there now. Good beer. Good food and the outside/inside space is brilliant. Top marks. Cheers.

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Iain Stewart . 2021-05-08

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My local. Standing the test of time staying relevant whilst also holding tight onto their roots. Authentic Bristol pub, dare I say, Bristol landmark.

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S Pendragon . 2021-05-05

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