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Seymour Arms, Bristol
Blagdon
Postal town: Bristol
BS40 7TH
Served areas
The Seymour Arms
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E TA left this review about Seymour Arms
A once-splendid village pub which went through a period being a gastro, but the successful owners left earlier this year and the pub has now gone into a major decline. It’s currently on its third manager this year. On arriving we noticed that the garden, courtyard and frontage are surrounded by piles of fag ends and dirty glasses, while on entry the bar reeked of smoke. The manager and barmaid were friendly enough, but neither appeared passionate about the establishment or their role. No cask ale was on, and when we asked we were told it wasn’t worth their while. The TV was switched off, and the gaming machines were on but unused. The B&B rooms were still occupied, though by whom was unclear, and the bar appeared to be shunned by locals. The keg offerings were Inch’s Cider, Cruzcampo, Foster’s, Moretti, John Smith’s, Guinness and Thatcher’s Gold. I hope it recovers its former glory, but at the moment I’d give it a miss.
On 11th August 2026
- rating: 3
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Blackthorn _ left this review about Seymour Arms Inn
As Jon has said below, this has been extensively refurbished since my previous visit and is now very firmly in the gastro territory. There is some decking and a patio area at the rear level with the car park and also some bench seating at the front that is under cover for the more inclement weather and also included a plasma on the wall to keep the smokers entertained.
Inside it has been opened out with the raised areas in the corner gone and a sanded wood floor throughout. There is dark green wood panelling on the lower part of the walls with cream paintwork above and on the ceiling, and overall I felt it looked a little bland with very little in the way of decorations to break up the expanse other than a small handful of pictures dotted around. As Jon also pointed out, the table tops match the floor and the legs match the wood panelling! It seems to be primarily intended for diners although there were a few stools at the bar. A small snug to the rear offered little in the way of character, although the friendly barmaid/waitress did mention that this was still work in progress. A wood burning stove was off to one side, although whether this is functional or just decorative, I’m not sure. As is the vogue in many trendy establishments, a feature had been made of a pile of logs in the snug.
Menu wise, the choice is definitely a step or two up from your usual pub grub, with no sign of Fish & Chips, Chilli or Pie of the Day. Most of the main courses were £15+, and according to the pub’s website the chef has worked in some top London restaurants, as well as more locally, The Albion in Clifton.
Beers on tap were Butcombe and Proper Job. There was a third pump that appeared unused, so perhaps there are more on occasions. Ciders were well represented with Thatcher’s Gold, Ashton Still and Orchard Pig Reveller. Overall I’ve missed feelings about this. The staff were pleasant and friendly, the food offered some interesting, if pricey, options, and they’ve certainly reinvigorated it. But is it that much of a pub anymore? I’m not so sure it is.
On 15th August 2014
- rating: 7
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Jonathan Wilde left this review about Seymour Arms Inn
This has recently been shut and had a refurb, it's gone gastro and is obviously now green on all available wooden surfaces attached to the wall as well as the tables frames, tops were obviously sanded wood. It's had a layout change with the toilets no longer off the main open lounge area.
The clientele appear to have changed somewhat since my last visit, gone are the families from the Midlands trying to quench the child's thirst with free water while on holiday in Weston but now the younger striking children while mother and father indulge in drinks feeling the need to bring the kids to the pub to meet other like minded family friends and treat it as a creche.
Works aren't fully complete but it's open and functioning.
On 11th January 2014
- no rating submitted
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- Accommodation : Yes last updated 15 August 2014 by Blackthorn _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 11 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 11 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 08 August 2026 by E TA
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 11 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Car Park : Yes last updated 11 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 11 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Darts : No last updated 11 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 08 August 2026 by E TA
- Function Room : No last updated 02 June 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 07 May 2010 by hondo .
- Jukebox : No last updated 11 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Karaoke : No last updated 11 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Live Music : Yes - Open Mic nights - last updated 02 June 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 11 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Micropub : No last updated 02 June 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pinball : No last updated 11 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pool Table : No last updated 08 August 2026 by E TA
- Quiz Night : No last updated 02 June 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Real Ale : No last updated 08 August 2026 by E TA
- Real Cider : No last updated 08 August 2026 by E TA
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 11 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- WiFi : Yes - Requires Code now - last updated 02 June 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
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