The Cornubia, Bristol

The Cornubia is an interesting J-shaped pub with hop covered beams that line the ceiling that is carpeted in old pump clips. Horse brasses hang on the walls and there is a fireplaces adorned with coat-of-arms shields. You get the picture. This isn’t the biggest place so I was glad to find it very quiet during a recent midweek visit. I counted ten handpumps on the bar, seven of which were in operation drawing cask that I’d never heard of before, although I’m not from these parts so some may have been local usual suspects. Out the front behind an ivy covered fence is a well-tended beer garden lined with picnic tables. The service was very friendly and even though quiet I was made to feel at home straight away. I’ll make a point to revisit when next in the area.

My type of pub - small, traditional inside. Large beer garden out the front. Shield from the outside world with fencing that presents a minor challenge to get in but once there, you feel you are in an isolated and secure world. Beers from Elland Brewery in excellent condition and knowledgeable staff. Recommended but make sure you check the opening hours. Sunday evenings are early closing.