Robert Fitzharding (JD Wetherspoon), Bedminster, Bristol

Apparently Robert Fitzharding was a local big shot in Norman Times. A bit before my time I'm afraid. The Spoons named after him is old school with the old plastic dark blue and gold signage looking rather faded. It's old school inside as well but in a better way with a smallish L shaped room and a small patio at the rear on the left. On a hot day it was a relief to sit in here with the aircon at full blast and away from open doors. Although there are two sets of six hand pumps all the beers were doubled. They consisted of the JDW Trio Of Doom, Bass (unusually), Plain Ales India Plain Ale and GWB Apricot Blonde. I was drawn to the boxes in the fridge so went for the Orchard Pig Hogfather (£2.39) and the Black Dragon (£2.75). I also ate here and everything was fine. One of the barmaids had a ring through her nose but that didn't trouble me as my star sign is Taurus. I found this to be a decent Spoons.

Official site of Robert Fitzharding (JD Wetherspoon) - www.jdwetherspoon.com

Official site of Robert Fitzharding (JD Wetherspoon) - www.jdwetherspoon.com

Very much a 'spoons-by-numbers in what is presumably a shop conversion, with a 'L'-shaped layout and all the usual furniture and decor. Also had a rather uninspired choice of eight real ales from the two banks of six handpumps, of which the Golden Rule from Bespoke Brewing (£2.35) seemed the most interesting (although it turned out to be difficult to pour and a bit hazy).

The Robert Fitzharding is a typical looking Wetherspoons that is just across the road from the Steam Crane. Once inside there is a large L shaped room with the usual seating types of tall and normal tables and chairs,i did'nt note all beers on the bar,but the guest beers were a bit thin on the ground,i had a drink of Cotleigh Tawny Owl which was a decent drink but yet again i thought it was a bit pricey for a Wetherspoons,but i am not used to the beer prices in Bristol,the other beers noted were Bass,Doom Bar,Hobgoblin and Rudddles Best. The pub was very busy on a Saturday dinner visit. This is a decent enough Spoons to have a few drinks in. Pub visited 23/1/2016