The Drawbridge, Bristol

Drawn in by the lure of a CAMRA discount (I’m cheap and I admit it!) I was stuck by how similar the place was all these years later from its Horn & Trumpet days - I was sure that its location and proximity to the Hippodrome would have seen a major internal gutting and modern refit but no, it still seems aimed at the students and weekend binge drinkers. The U-shaped interior is quite gloomy and painted in vomit yellow. There’s a raised section to the rear that looks a little classier and there are a number of tight semi-circular booths on a spur off the right-hand side of the main bar. Two pool tables out the back by the toilets(!). Perhaps the only real selling point is the exterior seating overlooking the square. Parts of the interior need maintenance, which given its location next to a theatre smacks of laziness. At the bar there were a surprising number of ales (Butcombe Bitter, Prescott and Doom Bar with Tribute ‘back soon’). It was 10% off for CAMRA cards as advertised and my half of Prescott clocked in at a very reasonable £1.32 which helped offset its middling condition (a bright start that faded very rapidly). This is a place that really should be aiming for the stars given its enviable location next to the Hippodrome and redeveloped dockside area - but instead seems content to work on the maxim that even a stopped clock still tells the right time twice a day. February 2008 Now called the Drawbridge. The Horn and Trumpet was a dark and fairly rancid place in its latter years, an example of another Bristol town centre pub that went downhill in the late 90's. I doubt many people mourn its passing. I don't.

Great Team, sports for all occasions and good music on friday and saturdays with djs

The Drawbridge really is a good friendly pub now, with great staff and a great atmosphere. It has food specials during the week, sky sports for all sporting events and entertainment disco every Friday & Saturday night.