The Cotham Arms, Kingsdown, Bristol

The sign outside describes this establishment as a “bar and kitchen” and this would seem to be a fairly accurate description as it’s certainly not your typical pub. It’s really got more of a bistro feel to it, and as all the tables were laid up for food we weren’t really sure if drinkers were welcome or not. They were happy to serve us though, so we sat at a couple of bar stools in the large window which was about the only option as we weren’t eating. The décor is what might be described as shabby chic with reclaimed floorboards, a few large mirrors on the wall and some art which was for sale. On the ceiling were some large branches festooned with red fairy lights. The solitary beer on tap was Doom Bar, and the only cider Thatcher’s Gold.