The Air Balloon, Filton, Bristol

Facebook page of The Air Balloon - www.facebook.com

Facebook page of The Air Balloon - www.facebook.com

Previously The Mill, this large modern pub was built on the site of an earlier establishment, The Old Anchor. There is a large car park, tight to turn into if you're going too fast off the nearby roundabout. There is also an outside raised seating terrace from which smokers can look down on the traffic and the retail estate, opposite. The main door in is easy to find – as you approach, the density of fag ends and chewing gum on the ground increases. It's a Flaming Grill pub, and not one of their best. The single large room inside is convoluted and has a long servery at one side. There are gaming machines and a large TV screen on the wall showing live sports. A children's play area seems to be the main focus, and there were indeed a lot of small children running around uncontrolled. The food looked and smelled awful. There were 3 ales on draft, all from Greene King. I had a pint of London Glory which was bland and a bit of a chore to finish. If your expectations of this place are over-inflated, you will be let down.

Will be closed for a refurbishment from 29th October till 17th November.

Now a Flaming Grill pub. One area is very child friendly. The other areas are more adult orientated. Offers a 10% discount on real ale for CAMRA members.

Official site of The Air Balloon - www.flaminggrillpubs.com

Official site of The Air Balloon - www.flaminggrillpubs.com