The Malago, Southville, Bristol

As it’s name suggests, this isn’t a pub in the traditional sense but more of a bar type establishment. Nonetheless there are a couple of real ales on the bar which is more than can be said for many pubs. Inside it’s surprisingly big, going back a long way from the street entrance with several large windows down one side. Walls are a mixture of that curious brown/orange colour that you get in some Mexican restaurants and a more conventional maroon, with striped wooden flooring and large globe type lamps hanging from a cream ceiling. There’s a good choice of wooden tables and chairs, each with a candle and a small vase of carnations on which added a nice touch. There were several different themes to the menu such as Light Bites, Mains, Burgers, Pizzas and Pie Minister pies, although unfortunately these had all sold out. Food was pleasant and good value, with most of the main courses being around the £7/£8 mark. Beers on tap were the very local Sunrise and No. 7 from Bristol Beer Factory. Ciders were the somewhat less local Stowford Press and Aspall’s Suffolk. There was also a good selection of continental lagers on tap.