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The Bay Horse, Bristol
Bristol
BS1 2LJ
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John Barras (Spirit Pubs)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about The Bay Horse
Well described by others, below, this refurbished and remodelled pub has the feel of a subterranean bowling alley. Ales on were GWB Maiden Voyage, GK IPA, Abbott and Old Speckled Hen, plus there was Lilley’s Sunshine Mango Cider on draft. Sadly the ales were in poor condition. I’m not inclined to revisit on a regular basis, given that there is better ale to be had nearby.
On 17th December 2019
- rating: 5
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Quinno _ left this review about The Bay Horse
Somewhere I somehow never visited in my youth despite its location, so decided to put that right. A large and prominent pub in the city centre which abuts a busy junction. This would, I imagine, have been a multi-roomer with a bit of atmosphere years ago but sadly has been made-over multiple times. Now there are a mix of areas where even modern technology can't overcome the need for structural supports but fortunately the large arched windows from many moons ago remain. Is presently owned by Greene King, so connoisseurs of their managed estate will recognise the corporate catalogue interior decor though at least they've made the effort to source some old black and white prints of the city centre. Three ales over five pumps; GK IPA, Abbot and a fair St Austell Tribute. It serves a purpose but could be much better with a bit of imagination.
On 15th December 2018
- rating: 6
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Bay Horse
The Bay Horse is situated in the middle of Bristol and has lots of traffic going by if you want to watch it.
Once inside there is a largish oblong shaped room which runs to the rear where the bar is,the room is divided into different areas,there is a raise area to the rear right,the room is bare boarded and the seating mainly normal tables and chairs with a few settees.
I took this pub to be a Geeene King tied house with what real ales were on the bar and by looking at the menus,there were two real ales on the bar with a few unclipped pumps,i had a drink of GK London Glory which was a decent drink,the other beer was Old Speckled Hen.
The pub was packed on my Saturday afternoon visit with both drinkers and people having meals.
I found this to be a decent enough pub for a quick half.
I still have my doubts about this being a John Barras house.
Pub visited 25/6/2016
On 7th August 2016
- rating: 6
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Malden man left this review about The Bay Horse
Recently refurbished, this pub sits on a busy junction on the edge of the city centre. Inside the interior is modern with cream and purple walls, a mixture of a busy patterned carpet and wood flooring, modern art prints seeming to have an oil rig theme as well as some 30s style showing cottages in rolling countryside. The pub is effectively opened out inside but remaining sections of internal loadbearing walls and chimney breasts mean that there remains a feel of separate areas. Mixed seating of all known types, low key music but with a series of TVs showing Sky News muted.
Large arched windows remain from a previous era and let in lots of light on a corner site, likewise the ceiling retains ornate cornices and ceiling roses.
There are four handpumps on the bar, one was reversed, the others offering St Austell Tribute, Bath Ales Gem and Black Sheep Bitter. Two boxes behind the bar contained Weston's Original and Old Rosie ciders. 10% discount for CAMRA card carrying members.
Not a bad spot if lacking in real pub character, the beer was well kept. Some railed off outdoor seating offers excellent traffic views.
On 15th April 2013
- rating: 6
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Jonathan Wilde left this review about The Bay Horse
Evening Post reports refurbishment from 9th to 15th Feb to update decor both internal and external and food etc
On 29th January 2013
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BobOs . left this review about The Bay Horse
OK for food - better value than 'spoons. Beers kept well but range a bit limited with only Old Speckled Hen and Courage Best. Tends to get crowded and is often difficult to get a seat - a problem if you're eating.
On 16th July 2011
- rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Bay Horse
Food-led Punch pub comprising a large-ish bar formed from a number of rooms, leaving a variety of seating areas (some up or down a couple of steps). Some nice arched windows and interesting moulded ceilings. Two handpumps - Greene King IPA and Abbot (£3.00).
On 12th December 2010
- rating: 6
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Bay Horse
Large pub conveniently situated for both Broadmead and the bus station. The emphasis seems to be very much on cheap food, with flyers all over the place offering various deals, such as curry clubs, grill clubs, burger and pint for £4.99, two meals for £5.00, etc. Top quality nosh then.
It's well presented, perhaps refurbished recently, and does what it aims to do well enough. It's not really somewhere you're going to while away an evening though. There's a bank of four fruit machines opposite the bar, and a plasma showing football. Various posters advertising the world cup as well.
Beers on offer were Adnams Southwold and Hobgoblin. Ciders were a rather uninspiring Blackthorn and Strongbow.
On 13th May 2010
- rating: 6
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