The Old Duke, Bristol

well i hear what some folks are saying, but i love this pub. i don't have the time or money for much pub-hopping these days, but i always enjoy this place. i like the characters and rowdiness and last time i was there, the bar staff were excellent; obviously enjoying themselves and grinning at everyone. the atmosphere was great and we enjoyed something of a summer's evening at one of the infamous sheelanagig shows. lots of sweaty dancing and happy faces.

it may not be the cleanest most sterile pub i've visited, but that is sometimes the way it goes and i'd rather a damn good jaw-wagging with friendly strangers than to sit nursing a lonely pint in a clinically perfect gastro any day.

30 Jul 2009 01:15

The Eldon House, Bristol

I think the reviewer below must be in a different pub! We have always found the hospitality and quality of food to be more than satisfactory. There is always a friendly smile behind the bar and the beers are kept in excellent condition. I have been to The Eldon a few times on a Sunday night for music recently and have been thoroughly impressed with the exceptional standard. Good work everyone.

19 Apr 2008 19:20

Jacobs Ladder, Falmouth

I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY'VE TRENDIFIED THIS PUB!!! Why oh why are all our characterful inns and quirky pubs being turned into homogenised, sterilised, bland, boring drinks dispensaries??? We used to have such a laugh in here, admittedly it was pretty grimy, but the fun factor always overlooked the aesthetics. BRING BACK OUR MAD OLD PUBS and somebody stop these awful pub companies wrecking the life and vivacity of our traditionally sociable, enjoyable late night watering holes, where we can relax and be ourselves. There you go, rant over. But you know I'm right. I really, really hope the new owners are sensitive to the pub's past. Will report in once I've visited...

4 Apr 2007 18:12