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Great friendly hosts. Live music on the night we were there. Fabulous atmosphere.

Since this venue opened 10 years ago we have traveled the 45 miles from our home at least twice a year. Last Friday evening was the first time we had been back since the major alterations to the layout, splitting the dining area into two quite distinct restaurants. The Roth Bar & Grill has been relocated to a barn area with the bar stuck in the middle thus dividing the area in two. The whole room was dark with uninspiring drab furniture and totally soul-less. Before the "transformation" booking a table at weekends was a must, now, we were the only ones dining there for most of the evening which speaks volumes. I should point out that our food was good although rather expensive for what it was and the staff, who outnumbered us 2:1, were very pleasant. The whole thing is a total disaster and unfortunately it doesn't stop there. The area previously occupied by the Roth Bar & Grill is now an Italian / English restaurant. Gone is the open kitchen and grill area, gone is the lovely quirky bar that you walked through to the seating area and in it's place is a much larger dining area, tables with white table cloths in place of the more rustic furniture, and an absence of character. I noted that only about half the tables were taken. Separating the two restaurants is the old entrance lobby, now just a large empty space save for the books lining the walls. Previously this contained the reception area and book shop and a meat curing room, glass walled and lined on three sides by large salt bricks with whole sides of beef hung, now it is just a wide empty corridor giving access to the two restaurants, the gardens and toilets. Both my wife and I have had a life time in internal and external design, I do not ever recall seeing something of such character totally destroyed by someone with little or no talent. Frankly, it makes me very angry. Yes, it could have been altered to allow for more seating but not like this.

This pub is a little gem. A warm welcome, nice quiet spot, good wines and excellent food. The service was wonderful as well. I can't fault it.

Great food for an honest price very friendly staff the steak was actually rare as requested the fish was excellent. The mini desserts are a treat

Large pub with large outdoor area. Good local ales as well as the usual.

Food was not bad chips were frozen chicken was to bit and hard to cut very expensive for what it was the kids play soft play is good but eat here again

Both meals cooked beautifully, couldn't be served better, thank you Kate Johnson. 10 out of 10 evening. Pity the place is up for sale!

The Jolly Sailor at Saltford has a charming outdoor seating area overlooking the locks, which is its main appeal. However, the pub itself feels run down and in need of investment to improve its condition. On a recent lunchtime visit, I waited nearly fifteen minutes before a member of staff came to serve at the bar, indicating poor service and possible understaffing. Due to these issues, I chose not to eat there and would not recommend it for dining. While the location is lovely, the overall experience was disappointing and suggests the venue needs attention to both maintenance and customer service.

Our group tried cheeseburger, fish & chips, veggie burger & meat pie. All were satisfied! Cozy pub with outdoor seating.

We had a lovely stay at The Bowl Inn again. The room had fantastic original features and was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The staff were welcoming and helpful and the breakfast was fabulous as usual.

The service and food were outstanding. The dishes arrived swiftly and in generous portions. The drinks met all expectations, and the service was not only quick but also exceptional. There's ample parking available, and access is very convenient for wheelchair users.

Good food and nice surroundings. Staff could have been a bit more attentive.

Welcoming, friendly pub, team are happy and bubbly, manager accommodating. Nice team karole, gem and chef Jack

As usual, a traditional Wetherspoon. Good for a pint and all day food. The cheapest and best option that I prefer over any other. My first option for all my trips around UK.

I was very disappointed that you have taken the grill 😒 off I went in every weak they were lovely