The Gloucester Old Spot in Bristol, City of

We went to our granddaughters 1st Birthday party in the marquee . Good space for our large family to have a party . Food, service and staff were great.

Had my 70th birthday and our 50th Golden wedding anniversary in the marquee it was brilliant what a lovely evening we had the marquee was perfect lovely for small gatherings. Would definitely recommend. We pre ordered food from menu and sent in numbers and I'm afraid I missed afew out 😩 it wasn't a problem Si sorted it so everyone was feed. Thank you Amy for updates. We will definitely as a family recommend and use you again 5*

Large traditional pub with huge outdoor space at rear. Good food. Quiz night alternate Tuesdays.

This is a hidden gem in Bristol. No matter the occasion you will not be disappointed. It’s not central but worth going out of your way for. Fantastic food. Fantastic atmosphere. Having run a pub myself I know this is down to competent management and run by someone who really cares and loves what they do.

Highly recommend for Sunday Lunch. Good choice of options, service was attentive and food tasty and well presented.

A great pub, pizzas are fantastic, good selection of beers

Great customer service, slight glitch with food ordering, but staff dealt with it really well and were very apologetic. And the food was delish!!

Enjoyed sitting in the lovely garden here on a Summer day. I’ve been here on multiple occasions and have appreciated the varied menu. All in my party enjoyed their choices. Careful attention to food allergies was appreciated by my coeliac friends. This is done exceptionally well.

I’ve always loved the GOS however last night our food was not great. All the chips that arrived at the table were soggy with zero crunch. Food wasn’t seasoned and it was basically meh..Pudding was decent. On the flip side the service was good. On a personal level the menu used to be interesting and a draw to the pub now it resembles very generic fayre.

A great neighbourhood pub that does good food, has a large garden and friendly staff. Welcoming to families and adults. Lovely for a meal or to pop into for a drink. My latest visit was to meet a fellow school governor to discuss the year ahead. It was mid afternoon and we both had a soft drink chatted at a table indoors. No problem at all! Excellent 🤩 Previously I’ve been there with a big group of work colleagues to celebrate together and in a small group of friends to have dinner together. Each time it works! Perfect

Really nice Sunday Roast. Sat outside in the sun and enjoyed myself. Would definitely recommend

Had a surprise graduation party for 16 people at the pub. The staff were helpful and so accommodating. The food was good and served hot and everyone was served a the same time. Thanks to all the staff !!!!

Great pub and the chicken burger was delicious.

Lovely pub, beautiful pub garden area and food was delicious.

Family affair venue. Great effort put in by their staff. Great food. Very well done.

Just celebrated my birthday at the Old Spot in the marquee out in the garden and it was fantastic. It's a low deposit, they offer two buffet food menus - we chose the pizza, chips and salad one and it was all delicious and freshly made. We had liberty to decorate as needed, the staff were helpful with rearranging any furniture and in the lead up equally helpful in answering lots of questions via email. Can highly recommend not only for an event but even as a lovely place to go for regular drinks or food.

Lovely pub, very busy, good atmosphere. Shame they didn't have any gluten free pizzas, we had to have booze instead. Great beer Garden with covered areas for the rain.

Pub providing quality dishes... excellent meals

We took our granddaughter, a student at Bristol University for a meal and were hugely disappointed in the meal and the service. The pub was not busy (6.45) and after half an hour of ordering my husband went up to the bar to ask the 3 chatting bar staff where our food was. Suspiciously our food order appeared within a minute. It wasn’t hot and the chips were awful which made us think that the meals had been sitting for a while. We will not be returning to The Gloucester Old Spot nor recommending it.

Good place to meet up with friends. Pleasant atmosphere inside and in enclosed garden. Range of beers and food.

Great pizza! Lovely night out with family. Will definitely be back.

Fabulous Sunday roast, great staff and lovely outdoor area

Sunday lunch roast was OK (although the roast potatoes were soggy, not roast) but frankly it was way overpriced for what it was. £25 for a few bits of roast meat with veg, and generic brown gravy to "suit" all the meats from beef, to pork to chicken, that was definitely made from a packet.

use of the outside facilities which were very good. clean toilets, good service and a selection of non alcoholic drinks 🍸 10% NHS discount

One of the best pubs in Bristol. Good selections of beers, good roasts, nice staff

We held my father's funeral celebration here on Monday 18th March, a buffet lunch for 20 people. It was incredible. A great selection of sandwiches with a variety of very tasty fillings, hot sausage rolls, and chips, and scones with jam and cream to finish. As well as tea and coffee. The service from Wes and the team was excellent, nothing was too much trouble. We were made to feel very welcome and all our party felt relaxed and able to enjoy the afternoon. Would highly recommend. Thank you everyone at The Old Spot, you did us proud

4 of us ate here for a midweek lunch. Between us we ate meat pie of the day (chicken, bacon and leek), vegetarian pie of the day (quinoa, lentil, bean chilli) and fish and chips. For pudding, I had affogato which was amazing! I'm not normally a fan of espresso coffee but this was something else. All plates were clean and everyone enjoyed their food. Service was spot on - attentive without being too much, just the right balance. My only regret is not eating here sooner. Discount for NHS staff too. Thank you for a lovely midweek lunch. I'm already planning my next visit 🙂

Went for Sunday lunch at last minute Food was lovely and fresh Table staff were very helpful and friendly highly recommended

The Sunday lunches here used to be so good. Ours was not hot enough, Yorkshire pud awful, soggy & cold. The pork was awful too, looked and tasted as if it had been reheated. Not sure the chicken was cooked through either. Its such a shame as drinks good and all the staff couldn't have been nicer!

Enjoyed our afternoon at the Spot. It was packed when we arrived and there was a delayed welcome but we soon sat down. Menus arrived quickly but drinks orders took far too long and 2 of 3 drinks appeared 5 and 15 mins after the 1st one. I was looking forward to a fish special but they had sold out when we got there at 3. Is there any chance tge kitchen could keep specials fir people who are booked in ??? After that, roast dinners were good with great veg and an excellent cauliflower cheese but one of our meals was cold and had to be changed Sticky toffee pudding was great though. Overall very enjoyable after the restaurant got quite. Service was friendly but had a number of errors wi t h wrong drinks and wrong meals and puds sent to us. That said, I will go again for sure. Website could make it clear, there is no parking, other than the road, which makes it difficult for disabled visitors

Can easily accommodate a larger group in the restaurant. The staff are always very friendly & accommodating.

Really disappointing experience. Booked a table for the Sunday roast. When we arrived we were told there was nothing left on the menu apart from a few chicken or veggie roasts. No sides available (apart from chips) and all the puddings had run out apart from a few ice cream choices. Very expensive considering the lack of choice and slow service. Wouldn’t want to return.

Really disappointing experience. Booked a table for the Sunday roast. When we arrived we were told there was nothing left on the menu apart from a few chicken or veggie roasts. No sides available (apart from chips) and all the puddings had run out apart from a few ice cream choices. Very expensive considering the lack of choice and slow service. Wouldn’t want to return.

Great warm friendly atmosphere. The astro turf garden is especially good for families with children.

Was expecting a fantastic sunday roast going by reviews on first visit. Lamb was hard and dry. Should have returned it in hindsight. The ‘3 ‘ roast potatoes were hard in the middle. Very small portion. Partner had beef which was lovely though. Ambience was good. Staff good. Long wait as Very busy. Guessing the reason for undercooked roasters?? Just ok. Had much better elsewhere sadly 🙁

Great pub with friendly staff! Very accommodating when our group had unexpected delays on arrival. Strongly recommend.

Perfect place for lunch or dinner - very good food, cozy atmosphere, large courtyard.

This place has gone seriously downhill over the last few years. Roast was average, but the "cauliflower cheese" was just undercooked cauliflower with cheese sprinkled on top, no creamy sauce, bizarre. And for some unholy reason they put allspice in their sticky toffee pudding, and a lot of it. I was told that sticky toffee pudding has spices in it, which is objectively false, I've had it many many times and not once has it had any kind of spice in it. Go to the Kenny instead, at least the chefs over there actually care about making each part of each dish amazing.

Good selection of beers and a nice atmosphere. Would definitely visit again.

Very good food and an excellent service

Sad to be leaving this review because I used to love this pub. Came here for a roast today and had to send it back because it was stone cold, they then brought it back out dry and still cold. The veg was literally raw and the stuffing (which you had to pay extra for) was a crumbly salty mess! I never complain but we let the staff know and they gave us a tiny discount off the £20 roast. So disappointed, wasted money and have lost a loyal customer

Good variety of well cooked dishes. Lovely serving staff.

Nice pub, busy Sunday afternoon. Good choice of roasts on offer, something for everyone. I had the roast beef, was nice and tender. Roast potatoes with crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They had a good selection of veg, red cabbage was very tasty, yorky pudding was also on point. It was also nice to see broccoli cheese as an option. All in all a good roast on a wet and rainy Autumn afternoon.

Fairly good Sunday roast. The chicken supreme was very good, the pork I think ok.

Disappointing. We went for dinner on a Friday night, they didn’t even have everything available on the standard menu (pork belly) and the selection isn’t great once that’s not available unless you want a burger or pizza…..which we didn’t. I chose sausage and mash…..sausages were nice, but the gravy was literally just brown water and actually made me feel a bit sick eating it, so I just had the sausages and was left hungry. The ‘chef’ clearly didn’t taste the so called gravy before sending it out. The watery gravy spoilt the whole meal, it made the mash tasteless and watery, the veg watery. Absolutely rubbish, I could do so much better myself and I’m no chef. My husband’s steak was ok, but a few chewy bits. Comes with extremely basic sides, no skill involved. Also the staff just disappear. We waited too long to be asked about dessert. Then once it was served…..£4 for two tiny scoops of cheap icecream we never saw them again. We found them all sat around the bar chatting. They could not have cared less if they tried. Will never return and definitely won’t recommend.

Nice big local pub with good and cozy vibe. Decent sized garden when the sun shines.

Had a fabulous Sunday roast tonight with family from out of town - so tasty and great service from Eliza!

Found this very colourful pub by accident. Clearly it's been redecorated outside recently in a lovely Teal blue, but inside is large, comfortable and the friendly welcome persuaded us to not only have a drink, but a light lunch too. For under £10 we ate beef brisket, Welsh rarebit and bacon jam toasties on thick Ciabatta bread with fries. Incredibly moreish. They do Sunday roasts and Saturday breakfast so we will be returning!

Booked this for my sons 21st birthday. Pub was ridiculously noisy and due to a persons 60th birthday we had to endure someone attempting to play horrendous bagpipes. We were totally ignored on entering and eventually found our table. We ordered pizza and that was excellent. My son ordered fish and it was over cooked. The guy serving us was superb. But the management were poor . No one mentioned my sons birthday so left feeling let down and disappointed.

We have eaten here a few times before and enjoyed it but we went on Sunday and had a pretty poor experience so don’t think we will be back. Booked a table online and selected ‘ garden booth’ option due to lovely forecast , but when we arrived they had our booking but didn’t know that we had booked a specific type of table. They did offer us a small table in garden but it wasn’t practical with our toddler and nowhere to park the buggy ( even though I booked a table for 4 so we had space) so we sat inside. I think the main problem was that it was just so so busy - it’s lovely to see local pubs busy and doing well but it felt a bit out of control. It was towards the end of service and the staff were nice and trying their best but we waited ages for drinks ( staff said there was a backlog at the bar) , there was quite a lot of confusion about what dishes were available and which had run out , and the food when it came was luke warm and very average. Such a shame because they are obviously trying hard but think standards maybe slipped due to it being super busy!

The old spot helped us to host a corporate event for 25 people. The buffet was fantastic and the staff were so accommodating and lovely. Such a lovely pub with a lovely vibe.

My visit to the Gloucester Old Spot pub for a Sunday roast was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that set the tone for a delightful meal. The roast dinner itself was a masterpiece. The meat was tender and succulent, and the selection of vegetables accompanying it were not only flavorsome but also cooked to perfection. The real star of the meal, though, was the broccoli and cauliflower cheese – it was a taste sensation that I won't soon forget. The perfect combination of creamy cheese and perfectly cooked vegetables made it an absolute standout. And then there was dessert. The dark chocolate and biscoff brownie was a revelation. Rich, indulgent, and expertly crafted, it easily ranks as one of the best desserts I've had all year. Every bite was a symphony of flavors that left me craving for more. I must commend the staff, particularly Ellie, who was our waitress. She was an absolute credit to the team, providing friendly and attentive service that made our dining experience truly special. Amy also contributed to the wonderful atmosphere and ensured that every aspect of our meal was perfect. The overall ambience of the Gloucester Old Spot pub was delightful. The cozy and inviting surroundings added an extra layer of enjoyment to our meal. It's the kind of place where you can relax, savor your food, and have great conversations with friends or family. In summary, I wholeheartedly recommend a visit to this establishment for their Sunday roast, and I'm already looking forward to returning to sample more of the culinary delights on their menu. This dining experience was nothing short of exceptional, and I can't speak highly enough about it. It's a gem that deserves to be discovered and savored by all food enthusiasts. 🍽️🌟

Visited the pub for lunch, friendly and super helpful staff, the toastie menu is great, we had bbq beef brisket with home made soup and fries, would highly recommend a visit here

Brilliant local pub, great food, had chicken burger, great flavour. good value, ratio of bun to filling was spot on. Rose wine, dry with ice always delicious. Bar staff, knowledgeable and extremely friendly, super nice. All round pretty special place.

Really lovely staff, chill space, but most importantly- delicious drinks and dinner! Total vibe this place.

Really cool dog friendly atmosphere

One of the best pubs in Bristol

Love the Old Spot. Friendly staff, lovely garden, nice atmosphere and good beer. What's not to like?

Despite having booked a table for 7 the previous week, when we arrived the staff were shocked and ran around organising a table in cramped space. The meal was 90 minutes later than ordered. Completely unacceptable. We had to give a member of the bar staff a little nudge and she panicked and went to chase the chef. It seemed alarmingly that we had been forgotten about. Now this is my local pub and previously we’ve had good service however I wouldn’t recommend groups of this volume for anyone. Offered nothing in terms of an apology or money off for waiting 90 minutes. Lovely Sunday Roast but never again. If you’re thinking of taking your family and have already booked The Old Spot please cancel your booking and re book with one of the other nice ubs around Golden Hill such as The Wellington, Royal Oak or Bee Hive. Otherwise be prepared to be let down by The Gloucester Old Spot

Fantastic roast, lovely staff. Worth another visit.

Best breakfast had in a very long time. Huge portion. All cooked perfectly. Veggie option inc halloumi, veg sausage, hash browns, beans, delicious bread/ fried, eggs, mushroom, tomato. Really very good. thanks!

Interesting place. Very busy so a long wait for food. We were warned about this so not a surprise. Food was very average.

Great place. Love the decor and the food was delicious. Staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating so all in all a fantastic time had by all. Thank you.

Nice atmosphere and staff really friendly. Shame about the food.... Way over priced for the quality! £8 for pizza on the kids menu.... Bascily 4 small slices served on a chopping board and nothing else.... I told the Mrs not to go back after the last time we ate there!

Excellent Sunday lunch - thank you!

Nice family pub, friendly bar staff and good food.

Lovely environment and great staff. Easy to find parking on the street as no car park is available. Food: Fish and Chips - Everyone who had this said it was ok nothing special for the price, however, the batter was not crispy and was very soggy. Macaroni cheese: Smelt and looked great and daughter loved it. Pizza (The Pig): Was a great pizza and loved every bit of it. Downsides: Was charged for bottles of water and prices was very expensive for what you got.

Went for a family celebration.staff great ,can’t say same for food ,meal almost cold , vegetables piled on top of roast veg made potatoes soggy and parsnips almost raw and inedible ,chicken portion very small at the cost of £19. Very over priced .Only point was gluten-free pizza. Would not visit again.

My meal was not as detailed on menu and I was not given any choice/info on the overpriced red wine. But we were a very large party and the service team coped well

Attended 40th birthday party, fab food and service, friendly staff

As much atmosphere as a morgue. All seemed a bit too factory line driven lacking personal touch, more turn the handle.... move on.

Excellent pub, great service, great atmosphere, good food and good choice of ales. ReLly enjoyed the experience

Good place to go with children as it is child friendly. Nice to sit outside in the sun and have a drink. Food was fine but nothing special.

We made a same day online booking but unfortunately they didn’t have it on the system even though I had an email and reference number. We were one of the first to arrive for the lunchtime sitting so the food came quickly. However the food was not hot, the Yorkshire pud was chewy and it roast potatoes weren’t crispy. It was disappointing especially paying £19 for a roast dinner you’d expect much better. Staff seemed nice and the drinks were good, but sadly won’t be going here again for a roast.

Have stopped by here a few times and it has yet to disappoint. Great venue for families and friends. Look forward to many more visits

The chicken wings were super tasty, and the portion size was good. The beef burger was delicious and came with lots of extras in the burger and was very filling. The garden outside is big and a nice spot in the sun, would definitely recommend.

What a gem. The atmosphere was friendly and inviting. I have a dairy allergy they catered for me with a large selection of meal choices. The Staff were knowledgeable and helpful which made the evening extremely enjoyable. The prices were competitive especially at this time, with the cost of living so expensive. There is a garden area with a covered, heated marquee for the dining experience outside. Thoroughly recommend.

If you are driving or for medical reasons cannot drink alcohol don't expect too much choice in the way of zero alcohol drinks other than the usual coke, orange juice, tonic type. One choice of 0% lager is poor.

We visited the Gloucester Old Spot on Friday lunchtime with our two little dogs. We sat outside in the garden which was large and very clean and tidy. The food was lovely and the staff were outstanding! Matt was particularly helpful. We will definitely go back.

Could do with more items for children, but beautiful garden and staff were great

Went there for a Sunday lunch. We were the first in so atmosphere was dead (that was pur fault for being so early not the pubs) been here for drinks before and then in the garden it's a great vibe. The roast dinner was on point! I eent for the big one with all the meats ....Plenty of food and it was all cooked great, no cutting corners which you could tell. I'd be bold enough to say that it's up there with some of the best in Bristol. My downfall was it was cold, this really felt like a blow and such a shame. I have however been back since and the had redeemed them selves. Would I reccomend ? yes Would I go back? yes

Great place for holding a wedding reception party. Great food, warm friendly staff. Best beer in town. Great for celebrating ones Big 50. Food was great.

Really friendly staff. Great options of drink. Quiz on every other Tuesday tuesday so book a table if going.

Here for a wedding, Hog Roast superb all food was great as were the staff, drinks in abundance great music everyone had a brilliant time.

Lovely food and pub, would definitely recommend a visit

We went there today 7th May 2023,, the service was excellent, the food excellent,the staff very polite,we will definitely go back again,,

Lovely local boozer with a nice atmosphere and great staff. Beers are the usual fare. Oh and they run quiz nights too 😊

We went for a Sunday roast and it was absolutely lovely - food is really well done, pub has lots of space inside and in the terrace, we had 3 kids with us and were comfortable. Definitely coming back soon.

Lovely roast dinner (portions are ridiculously huge) amazing hospitality from Sav and Amy. Would highly recommend!

Absolutely incredible. Extremely friendly staff, great atmosphere. The food portions had so much I couldn’t eat it all, A big special thank you to Sav & Amy for proving great, friendly service.

Food is disgraceful. We had a beef burger and a chicken burger. Beef burger was obviously frozen and horrendously overcooked, The chicken burger was blended chicken (like mince) then fried, rank. £16-17 each... Couldn't finish either and generally shocked at the cheek of serving it. Won't be back. Don't bother.

Top roast and friendly staff.. will be back again

Cracking pub quiz! We'll win someday...

Friendly helpful and welcoming staff but Sunday Roast was a bit disappointing. I probably had the biggest piece of Pork Belly I have ever been served but unfortunately it wasn't cooked well and the fat hadn't been rendered down enough so I just had a rubbery hunk of fat on my plate. Veg was nice but Creamed Leeks don't go with red cabbage and carrot puree. The beef is sliced brisket but again wasn't cooked well and was very tough. For £18 I've had a lot better Roasts and over £5 a pint it could be a pricey lunch that leaves you disappointed.

We had a fantastic pub lunch. The menu was so original and varied that we were spoilt for choice but eventually settled on a toastie and salad. Delicious!! And the service was spot on. The pub has loads of space. Really cosy and well designed. The staff are so friendly and welcoming too. We will be back definitely. Thank you for having us x

Fantastic veggie nachos! Great place with great service

Good food pub with friendly service and child friendly

Never been before but what a fabulous place friendly staff and a fab outside place

One of the best pub quizzes in Bristol

Fantastic, quirky, cosy interior pub, I came here due to it being dog friendly, in fact they were very accommodating brought over a bowl of water for her. The staff were friendly and welcoming with the menu having a good selection of food and the food was great. Will go back.