The Eldon House, Bristol

Haven't visited the Eldon for a few months, was always a Sunday lunch fan. It is under new management again and this time there seemed to be something missing. The place was clean and the beer was well kept but the bloke behind the bar was sour and seemed to be having a tiff with his wife, the music was awful, and the general ambience seems to have vanished. We only stayed for one drink.

Recently it has been a quirky, vibrant place. Perhaps the new people will take a leaf from the previous owner's book and chill a little - god knows this area needs a proper little boozer like that amongst all the stuffy wine bars. Still, with the turnover of management at this gem of a pub we'll only have to wait a year or two for the next attempt.

13 Aug 2008 18:29