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Historic harbourside hostelry reopens with new first floor dining room
The Ostrich is a pub that until now has been known mostly for its outside area.
Following a major refurbishment, however, that could change – with a first floor storage room and office being transformed into a new private dining room and bar.
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The pub on Lower Guinea Street was taken over by Butcombe at the end of 2017, with this the biggest change yet at the pub which can trace its origins back to 1745.
Its first floor now has a 30-cover eating area, private dining room and a new bar called the ‘Top Deck’.
There are new views to be enjoyed from the Ostrich’s first floor – photo by Martin Booth
Behind the stoves in the kitchen is new head chef Phil Roseblade at the helm. Formerly the owner of Lovett Pies, which had a shop in Wapping Wharf, there promises to be plenty of pastry on the menu – with regular special pies.
Other menu items include mini chicken kievs, pigs in blankets, sustainably caught fish and a whole baked Camembert in a round loaf, with sharing plates, Sunday lunches and a children’s menu for £6.75.
Roasted butternut squash, spinach and lentil wellington (£12) – photo by Martin Booth
Butcombe operations manager, Duncan Zvonek-Little, said: “We’re delighted with the new first floor dining area and Top Deck bar. It has given us the flexibility to offer our guests even more.”
This spring will see the arrival of a new outside bar and kitchen, as well as additional toilet facilities for when the outside at the Ostrich once again becomes one of Bristol’s most popular spots.
The Ostrich can trace its origins back to 1745 – photo by Martin Booth
Main photo by Martin Booth
Read more: Pub of the Week: The Ostrich
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