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Your Bristol favourites: Cosy pubs
This month, Bristol24/7 readers named their favourite cosy pubs. Here are some of the best:
The Orchard Inn
Hanover Place, Spike Island, BS1 6XT, www.orchardinn.com
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“Very friendly and it has some really great cask ales and traditional ciders.” Dave Roberts via Facebook
The Robins
Winterstoke Road, Bristol, BS3 2NW, 0117 983 1130
“A good, friendly pub to go to before and after the City game.” David Clift via Facebook
The Windmill
14 Windmill Hill, Bristol, BS3 4LU, www.thewindmillbristol.com
“Never been and not had a conversation with a stranger.” @alrenwick66 via Twitter
The Highbury Vaults
164 St Michael’s Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DE, www.highburyvaults.co.uk
“Number one, every time.” @fysh67 via Twitter
The Miner’s Arms
136 Mina Road, Bristol, BS2 9YQ, www.facebook.com/theminersarms
“Coal fire ablazing, three tiers of crisps, lovely local ales.” @st3v3n85348556 via Twitter
The Bank Tavern
8 John Street, Bristol, BS1 2HR, www.banktavern.com
“The people, the live music, the location, the variety of beers and the roasts.” Owen O’Neill via Facebook
The Shakespeare
Lower Redland Road, Bristol, BS6 6SS, www.theshakespearebristol.co.uk
“Friendly staff, good selection of ales and gins and proper pub food.” Sally Pheasant via Facebook
The Hare on the Hill
41 Thomas Street North, Bristol, BS2 8LX, www.facebook.com/hareonthehill
“Lovely ales and now they have a new pop up kitchen serving amazing Latin American food!” Silvia Jiménez Cruz via Facebook
The Star
539 Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS16 3AF, 0117 965 4297
“Friendly, cosy, live music. What’s not to love?” Ruth Morris via Facebook
The Hillgrove Porter Stores
53 Hillgrove Street North, Kingsdown, BS2 8LT, 0117 924 9818
“Some of the widest beer selection I’ve ever seen, and they serve good food.” Manolo Rios via Facebook
The Bag of Nails
141 St George’s Road, Bristol, BS1 5UW, 07941 521777
“Chonky cats and the people that work there are really nice.” Evie Basch via Facebook
The Duke of York
2 Jubilee Road, Bristol, BS2 9RS, 0117 941 3677
“Lovely stuff to stare at on the walls, friendly people to chat to and snuggly spots.” Phoebe Kitcher via Facebook
The Cadbury
68 Richmond Road, Bristol, BS6 5EW, www.thecadbury.co.uk
“Friendly staff and good cider, nice cosy beer garden that pretty much always has at least one dog.” Tabi Panter via Facebook
The Stawberry Thief
26 Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2HG, www.strawberrythiefbar.com
“Most diverse, quality beer list in the South West, friendly, quirky and unique.” Mark Harris via Facebook
The Drapers Arms
447 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8TZ, www.thedrapersarms.co.uk
“Gorgeous ale and real hops hung from the ceiling.” Zee Moon Gillespie
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