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The Ostrich, Bristol
Bristol
BS1 6TJ
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Moby Duck left this review about The Ostrich Inn
A very lively Butcombe owned waterside pub, all beers on were from Butcombe and related breweries, nice looking place but a bit too busy and loud on my visit to really enjoy.
On 25th September 2019
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Ostrich Inn
Now owned by Butcombe Brewery, this is a wonderfully located pub on the wharfside and close enough to be walkable from the city centre but far enough away to not be crowded and therefore have the feel of a local. Looks like two buildings knocked through via an open doorway into three distinct sections. To the left down a step is a seating area with blue paint and varnished wood plank walls, along with a restrained selection of nautical paraphernalia. The mid-section is the bar and to the right is a quasi-lounge, all lit by a fake but (decent quality and feel) sodium style lighting. Interestingly I did not note the skeleton in a cave mentioned below, so the point made about it not being well-presented is quite valid! Outside is a large dockside seating area which I imagine is a pretty big draw in the summer months. Six pumps doubled up with three ales available; Butcombe Rare Breed, Butcombe Gold (very good nick) and Liberation Ale from Jersey. Imbibed to a classic rock soundtrack at a sensible volume, which kind of fitted. I really enjoyed this one and it's worth seeking out as part of an extended Bristol crawl. 7.5
On 1st February 2019
- rating: 8
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Blackthorn _ left this review about Ostrich Inn
A popular pub if slightly off the beaten track, the main attraction here is definitely the large outside seating area. It has a square footage several times bigger than the pub itself, and being adjacent to the river and a lock gets packed on warm sunny evenings. It’s also one of the stopping off points for the various booze cruises that sail around the docks. Unfortunately though it loses the sun quite early due to the tall buildings nearby, so it can get a little chilly unless it’s a really warm day. There is a good view across the water to The Thekla, Mud Dock, etc.
Internally, it’s split in to three rooms and is quite traditional in terms of décor with some wood panelling on the walls, grey and cream paintwork elsewhere, and a wood strip floor. It’s got quite a cosy ambience with candles on all the tables, low sofas and light fittings that are designed to look like old oil lamps. A small TV was up in one corner, but the volume was off so this was not too intrusive. An interesting feature is a small cave entrance in one corner which contains the torso of a skeleton along with a few other implements. Oddly though, this has not been lit which seems a bit of a missed opportunity.
Beers on tap were Rev James and Black Sheep, whilst a third pump for Smuggler’s Brew appeared to have run out. Ciders meanwhile were Thatcher’s Gold and Symonds Founders Reserve.
On 14th March 2017
- rating: 7
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Bedminster, 0.87 miles, 16 min walk (show)
Parson Street, 1.45 miles, 28 min walk (show)
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