Bar pub in Bristol

“Very delicious food and great service. Very kind and attentive waitress called Dani who made my birthday experience that much better. The sticky toffee pudding was unreal and so so tasty!! Would definitely come here again, thank you all at Coppa Club and particularly Dani :)”

“Our stay at The Bear of Rodborough was full of countryside charm, complete with the occasional roaming cow making its way between the fields. It’s a wonderfully peaceful setting that feels like a proper escape from the hustle of everyday life. We stayed in a spacious and comfy room with stunning views overlooking the hills, which made for a lovely start and end to each day. The food was great, though there was a slight delay in service due to a couple of staff members being off sick. That said, the lady who served us was brilliant, warm, apologetic, and really looked after us, which more than made up for the wait. The outdoor seating area is also a highlight, perfect for relaxing with a drink and enjoying the scenery. The only minor downside was the persistent wasps, who seemed very keen to share our wine! All in all, a charming stay in a beautiful location, and we’d happily return for more countryside calm and character. Such a wonderful place.”

“Ideally-placed accommodation on the Cotswold Way that helps shave off several miles from the trail to Dursley. The rooms are just fine for tired walkers! More importantly, the hospitality here is WONDERFUL, and the food here is DELICIOUS! We had a wonderful stay and were baffled at some of the negative reviews below. Kate and Tom are working hard every single day trying to keep thousands of people happy, give them some grace and enjoy their amazing hospitality!!!”

“Outside and weather dependant but we had great conditions. It was popular and a real treat for my family. Glad we got the family ticket for £50 and then 1 more child plus booking fee. Some just paid on the day and queued. An hour is enough. There were enough skates for everyone. Good times and good vibes. Merry Christmas!”

“I can't imagine visiting Bristol again and not staying here! The hostel is large, the rooms are beautiful, clean, and well-equipped. Everything you need is in one place. Want to make dinner? There's a huge kitchen (with free coffee!). Want to chill out? There's a common room with a TV, games, and books! Want to dance? There's a beer garden and two bars downstairs with different styles of music! The staff was also super helpful. I had huge boxes of music equipment with me (I'm a street musician). They helped me organize and store them. I 200% recommend this place!”

“I had a great experience at this buffet restaurant today! There was a wide variety of food options, from fresh salads and hot dishes to a selection of live cooking stations, which really made the meal more enjoyable. Everything was well-presented and kept fresh, and I especially appreciated the dishes being cooked to order right in front of you. The quality of the food was impressive, and the flavors were delicious across the board. The staff were also friendly and attentive, which made the overall experience even better. So far, this is the best buffet I’ve had in the UK – great value for money and definitely worth a visit. I’ll be coming back again!”

“Well, this place is definitely a hidden gem! Really well decorated, perfect table settings, the food was excellent, the service was quick and friendly. I loved the glasses used for coke, and the little fish which acts as a chopstick holder. Nice touches. A perfect Sunday night meal.”

“Rooms are very comfortable and have everything you need for a stay (including Ironing board, Iron and hair dryer). Food was excellent and served in a timely manner! Although it's on a main road, the car park is easy to access, and very large, and the road noise does not affect the rooms, restaurant, or bar area! All the staff we met, from the receptionist, to the bar staff and servers, and the cleaning staff we met in the morning, were very friendly, helpful and added to a very enjoyable stay!”

“Popped in for food as we were on a stop over from Cornwall. Food was tremendous and reasonably priced too. Had the Lamb shank and it was a huge portion. Partner had the Blackened cajun chicken and hers was lovely too. In a great location and the staff were great too. Fantastic!”

“Lovely lil place tradition pub rooms are spot on and the food Is superb. Highly recommend you can't go wrong”

“This place is so good!! Visiting from the US and the employees were so kind. The fish and chips were awesome, as well as the olives and the complimentary dish we received (which I’ve unfortunately forgotten the name of). 10/10!! If we ever return to Bath, we will come back!”

“Lovely Sunday afternoon came in with my lover and had a lovely chat with the barman I believe his name was harry apologies if not and had a garlic bread pizza and dirty burger 10/10 experience”

“Monica was an excellent host. Checking we were ok and had everything we needed. Atmosphere in the pub is very relaxed and friendly and even the dogs are welcome with their own menu and water bowls. We were waited on at the table and not rushed for orders Nephew want a strange Sunday lunch which was catered for no problem. Food was excellent, we all had Sunday roast with varied meals. All cooked to perfection and tasty. Desserts were very tasty. Rhubarb and Custard ice cream is excellent. Apple Crumble was all home made from the apples from their garden and hand made Crumble. Would definitely recommend this Pub for everyone.”

“Sunday lunch at 13.00 very busy but well worth the wait. We had 2 medium carvery meals, very generous portions with a good selection of vegetables and sauces.Food was served hot from a clean servery. Drinks ordered at the table were served with a smile. The only down side was at the time it was very busy so the que for food was long. All in all it was a very experience and would recommend it. We booked a table prior.”

“Great food at great prices. The staff are very nice and hardworking, the tables are spaced out and the place is well looked after. The brownie from the kinds menu is a decent size and only £1.99! Just right if you don’t have a lot of room after the main course but still fancy something sweet.”

“This is a review of the events space (marquee). We recently celebrated our wedding anniversary in the marquee at the Swan in Swineford, September 2024. It was a great event and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. We had 53 guests for a three course sit down meal with welcome drinks prior to the meal, after which the tables were cleared for dancing and a DJ. We were able to discuss and tailor our menu to suit our guests and we received many compliments on the food, which was very tasty. Our family had early access to decorate the marquee with lights, table decorations and flowers which made the marquee look beautiful and created a lovely atmosphere. We were able to return the next morning to do the take-down, there was no pressure. The only strict requirements were that music had to stop by 11:00 pm (due to neighbours) and aim to have all people off site by 11:30 pm. Lee, the manager, was very approachable. He was happy to discuss our needs and was very flexible with the layout and the menu choice. We were allowed to provide our own drinks and pay corkage as well as making use of the outside pay-bar. Staff were very friendly and seemed invested in the success of the party which made it seem like a joint effort. The marquee itself is 9 meters square and has a good-sized graveled area to the side with benches which are for sole use of the function space. The marquee is set in a large garden with outside bar, children’s play area and a carpark. We would certainly recommend the swan for family and social functions. Big thanks to Lee and the whole team.”

“I have lived locally for many years and didn’t use the pub before due to the poor reception on arrival. However since Joe and Ellie have been in the place has been amazing. Fantastic atmosphere, putting on great music nights, and great conversation. I would recommend this pub as an excellent place for a drink with friends, or a group night out. Would strongly recommend!”

“Great local pub, friendly staff and customers. Nice garden in the summer and open fires in the winter. Multiple TVs for sport, often playing different matches on each screen so rugby and football fans welcome at the same time when matches clash. Also a large area for quieter drinking or eating without screens.”

“We went there in quite big group. Can't rate food because we had just few drinks. Quiet local pub. Family friendly etc”

“Such a lovely place. Ben and Joe served us and were very friendly and welcoming. The steaks were cooked to perfection and would recommend the mushrooms to start. A lovely relaxed environment and I would say fairly priced too. Thank you The fox den. :)”

“Lovely place to be from food to beer, service is always with a smile and the atmosphere is how you make it, great menu and plenty of free parking all day long. And with staff like Connie you know you’re in good hands. 100% good place to be !!”

“Went there on a wet Thursday as a last minute decision. Car park looked busy but there were a few tables left. We sat in a booth and ordered via the QR code. Drinks arrived quickly and both the salmon sizzler my wife ordered and the halloumi sizzler I ordered arrived within 20 minutes piping hot. Both of us said the food was so tasty and portion size was really good. My wife couldn’t finish her sweet potato fries. We ordered a horseshoe of onion rings which were cooked to perfection. We hadn’t been here in a few years and won’t be leaving it as long before we go back. The only down side is there aren’t really that many vegetarian dishes to choose from. One or two more would be appreciated”

“Went for lunch and was not expecting much to be honest. We were actually pleasantly surprised. Customer service was very good, nice, patient friendly staff, just what my dad needed as he does get a bit confused now. The food was a lot better than my expectations as I looked at the menu it was very affordable, so I thought it couldn't be that good, but it was actually really good and enjoyable. Disabled access is fine. No issues whatsoever. There are steps up if you want a window seat, but apart from that, it's great. It was spotlessly clean throughout and very relaxing. I suggest you book a table in advance as it filled up very fast and it's obvious why. Thanks to the staff today, you are a credit to the Pub.”

“Visited for lunch, great service and tasty/ reasonably priced food, ingredients seemed high quality. Only minor point is that the garden smelled bad, possibly a door left open where bins may have been?”

“This is fast becoming a regular visit for us. Such friendly staff, nice calm atmosphere and because they do not do food it has a more traditional feel too it. It is still a family pub with lots of board games to do and reasonably priced drinks”

“For a village pub, the food here is outstanding. Don't be fooled by the tired appearance of the gardens. Immaculate kitchen, and the staff are incredibly friendly”

“Just starting our 7 week road trip of North Wales. So glad we chose this establishment as our stopping point for lunch on our first day. Service was friendly and food arrived quickly. Food was delicious and there was a rare two clean plates at the end. Highly recommended.”

“VERY cool experience! The dining location itself is worth the visit! We sat at a table overlooking the river and it was beautiful!! Staff were amazing, food was great, we will most definitely go back again! We both ordered chicken curry (different kinds) and they were both amazing! Worth going to!”

“Had to leave a review after seeing Lesley’s a few months back here. Sir/ma’am, why on earth are you going anywhere when you’re probably still contagious fresh off the back of norovirus?! Could’ve wiped out the whole team and thrown that mac n cheese straight back up. Partner and I have come here more than a few times, lounges are great for dietary restrictions and I’m gluten free & vegan. Staff always friendly but not overbearing about it, very casual and relaxed setting. Good food at a reasonable price point! Hope the team cackled at the aforementioned review just like my partner and I.”

“We all gathered at The Moonrakers following mums funeral. The staff arranged an excellent buffet lunch with large choice of cold foods and cakes. Tea and Coffee for everyone and a full bar. Staff were excellent. Food well presented and good quality. Thank you.”