A Traditional Family run Country Pub and Bed & Breakfast in the heart of the Chew Valley. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty the stone built 18th century building is close to the Chew Valley Lake and at the foot of the Mendip Hills. The Kitchen offers good home cooked pub food serving a large restaurant, two bar areas and the beer garden.
Well known for the legendary Burgers - The Hercules, Mo & Humdinger to mention a few. With its own Smoker and Kitchen Garden adding to the offering. Sundays offers a hearty country pub roast with all the trimmings as well as the main menu. There is an intriguing collection of Chilli Sauce bottles that sit on the back of the bar, including our very own Spitfire Chilli Sauce, Tubby Toms Sauces and Seasonings which are for sale.
Well known for the legendary Burgers - The Hercules, Mo & Humdinger to mention a few. With its own Smoker and Kitchen Garden adding to the offering. Sundays offers a hearty country pub roast with all the trimmings as well as the main menu. There is an intriguing collection of Chilli Sauce bottles that sit on the back of the bar, including our very own Spitfire Chilli Sauce, Tubby Toms Sauces and Seasonings which are for sale.
Services
Bed and Breakfast is available throughout the year. Being a family run pub you will always receive a warm welcome whether you're visiting for leisure or on business. Just perfect for that weekend break from the hustle and bustle of today's daily life. Rooms 1,2 and 3 have been converted from the old milking parlour and creamery, all of which are on the ground floor.
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Lou W.
Dec 10, 2021
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Alan Hope
Nov 23, 2021
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Robert Cutler
Nov 15, 2021
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Lian Sampson
Nov 03, 2021
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Toenail Walker
Oct 22, 2021
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Lisa
Aug 28, 2021
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Ioana Spiridon
Aug 24, 2021
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Food? To expensive for what they offer. The attitude of the barman was more like why did u come here to drink and eat 🙄 . We wanted to stay next to the play area but the umbrella was broken and pointless, the sun was in our eyes(I don't know why they didn't fix it, remove it or replace it , because it was obvious it broke long time ago). The play area was dangerous for the little ones even it was meant to be for them, only the big ones could clime but the only thing was there (the slide ) it was for toddlers but poor children couldn't get on it. So I recommend a 6 drive to another pub . Unfortunately
Patrick Donnell
Aug 16, 2021
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Georgia S.
Aug 13, 2021
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Carol Twining
Jul 30, 2021
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Michelle Knight
Jul 24, 2021
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James Gladman
Jul 20, 2021
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I drive past the Blue Bowl quite regularly and always think 'I must stop by one day and try the food!' Well today was that day and it really didn't disappoint. The standard pub menu is what we have all come to expect from a good country pub but the incredible selection of burgers is a welcome surprise and super tasty. We will definitely be visiting the Blue Bowl again!
Megan C.
Apr 30, 2012
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Pretty decent pub set in the countryside not too far of a drive from Bristol. In an attempt to try new pubs once a week since my move to the UK and also craving a burger (strange not too many pubs actually do burgers) we came across this place. The outside is nice and there is a decent looking garden but the inside could use a little bit of an update. Definitely not too much modernizing though as I like to have the old feel in a pub. The service was spot on even though it was getting quite busy in there, as we made a last minute reservation that afternoon we were only able to sit in the lounge
Will P.
Nov 06, 2009
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This countryside pub is south of Bristol is very much a traditional affair, with a restaurant and bed and breakfast attached. It's out of the way so you'll need a car to get there. If you're going to make the trip then its best to make a day of it - it's very convenient for a hike around Chew Valley Lake. Plus, they've got some hearty dishes perfect after a good day of walking.
There's a big pretty garden where you get a splendid view of the surrounding countryside. Add to this a decent range of beers and some cosy corners perfect for a cold winters day and you can
There's a big pretty garden where you get a splendid view of the surrounding countryside. Add to this a decent range of beers and some cosy corners perfect for a cold winters day and you can
Melanie M.
Nov 04, 2009
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A country pub not far from Bristol city. You could go there for the garden alone - green and rolling and perfect for whiling away a summer afternoon. Fun for children to run about in too (without being too noisy).
The food is so local and so fresh it's practically alive on the plate. I ate the Chew Valley Lake Trout (with lemon potatoes and watercress salad) as one of their daily specials - the lake itself is not too far away at all - no food airmiles with that one. And it was delicious, not at all muddy tasting. A bit of a drive out of the city centre, but if you and a few mates/family
The food is so local and so fresh it's practically alive on the plate. I ate the Chew Valley Lake Trout (with lemon potatoes and watercress salad) as one of their daily specials - the lake itself is not too far away at all - no food airmiles with that one. And it was delicious, not at all muddy tasting. A bit of a drive out of the city centre, but if you and a few mates/family
