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The Old Duke
The Old Duke
The Old Duke
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9+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE OLD DUKE

(5.0 Score)
45 King Street, Bristol BS1 4ER, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Martini ✓ Mojito ✓ Whiskey ✓ Rum ✓ Vodka ✓ Gin ✓ Gallon Casks and Real Ales ✓ Beer ✓ Red ✓ White ✓ Rosé Wines ✓ Cocktails ✓ Champagne or Sparkling Wine ✓ Cider ✓ Hard Seltzer ✓ Margarita ✓ Fish ✓ Chips ✓ Chicken Breast ✓ Prime Beef Cut Burger ✓ Beef Chilli ✓ Roast Mushroom ✓ Rib Eye Steak

“The Old Duke focuses on offering multiple varieties of delicious dishes on their menu, prepared by their skilled chefs. The pub specialities include Jazz, Blues, Country, Soul and Funk. The pub entry is always free. The Old Duke also organises Eddie Martin's open mic night (live music show) on Tuesday. The pub is a classy venue to relax with friends and family. Enjoy some Traditional Jazz on Monday, Friday, and Sunday afternoons. The pub offers outdoor seating and live music. The Old Duke provides a delicious menu and drinks at reasonable prices.

2025 Update: The pub operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuesday evenings are Open Mic Nights at the pub. Each performer gets a free drink, so be sure to arrive early.”

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Contact:

0117 401 9661

Mon: 10am - 11pm
Tue-Thu: 12pm - 12am
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 1am
Sun: 12am - 1am|12pm - 12am

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The Hole in the Wall
The Hole in the Wall
The Hole in the Wall
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3+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE HOLE IN THE WALL

(4.9 Score)
2 The Grove, Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4QZ, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Village Chablis ✓ Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc ✓ Terre Forti ✓ Trebbiano Chardonnay ✓ Journey's End Skeleton Coast Sauvignon Blanc ✓ Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rose ✓ Moet and Chandon Impérial ✓ Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label ✓ Chapel Down Brut ✓ Freixenet ✓ Prosecco ✓ Mionetto Prosecco Rosé ✓ Whispering Angel ✓ Mirabeau Forever Summer ✓ Love by Léoube Rosé ✓ Cascina Adelaide Barolo ✓ Old Coach Road Pinot Noir ✓ Castellare Chianti Classico

“The Hole in the Wall uses high-quality cuisine and an extensive selection of wines, lagers, and real ales. The pub provides a pint, a glass of wine, or a delightful three-course meal. The pub, bar, and restaurant derive their name from a secret peephole that allowed 18th-century sailors and smugglers to keep a lookout for customs officials and press gangs. The Hole in the Wall became a prime recruitment location for the Navy, and individuals would awaken at sea after a night of revelry. The Hole in the Wall offers outdoor seating, a fireplace and vegetarian dishes.

2025 Update: Their great pub food menus will be sure to deliver just the right dish. The pub also offers a children’s food menu that will be sure to satisfy even the choosiest little guest at your table.”

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Price:

Starters
Pan-Fried Scallops £13.50
Chicken Yakiniku Skewers £9.25
Port & Cheddar Mushrooms (V) £8.50
Chicken Liver & Fig Parfait £8.75
Glazed Goats Cheese (V) £8.50
Crumbled Violife & Beetroot (VE) £8.50
Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper Squid £9.25
Pan-Fried King Prawns £10.25
Sharing Starters
Fritto Misto £24.95
Baked Gilot Camembert (V) £15.95
Charcuterie Board £20.75
Mains
Pan-Roasted Lamb Rump £26.50
Pan-Fried Sea Bass Fillets £21.75
Butternut Squash Orzo (VE) £19.50
British Steak & Malbec Pie £19.75
Super Green Salad* (VE) £15.50
Freshly Battered Line-Caught Haddock & Chips £19.75
Hand-Battered Halloumi & Chips (V) £19.25
King Prawn, Crab & Chorizo Pappardelle £19.50
King Prawn, Crab & Chorizo Pappardelle & Scallops £23.50
British Half Rotisserie Chicken £19.95
Signature Duo of Pork & Scallops £25.75
Signature Duo of Pork £21.75
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Contact:

0117 926 5967

Mon-Sun: 12pm - 11pm

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The Christmas Steps
The Christmas Steps
The Christmas Steps
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THE CHRISTMAS STEPS

(4.8 Score)
2 Christmas Steps, Bristol BS1 5BS, UK Directions

Since 1669

Speciality:

✓ House Focaccia ✓ Roasted Garlic Butter ✓ Cider Brined Chicken Wings ✓ Lamb Leg Croquettes ✓ Eccles Cake ✓ Beer Battered Haddock and Chips ✓ Pork Belly and Miso Hot Pot ✓ White Wine ✓ Coconut ✓ Toasted Focaccia ✓ Chili and Lime Butter ✓ Darts Farm Beef Burger ✓ Sticky Toffee Pudding ✓ Caramel Sauce ✓ Vanilla Ice Cream

“2025 Update: The Christmas Steps is a cosy, old-school pub with an iron chandelier, for craft beers and hearty food from local produce. Their craft beer and ale rotation highlights the finest creations from local breweries, complemented by an extensive top-shelf and wine selection. The Christmas Steps also serves a delicious lunch and dinner menu focused on quality and creativity. Their kitchen's menu with an emphasis on innovation and quality, with a focus on fresh local ingredients. The Christmas Steps’ music selection offers an up-to-date soundtrack for drinkers and diners, featuring the free Crack Magazine jukebox.”

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Price:

Sandwiches
Cheddar Melt & Onion Jam £8.00
Add Braised Beef £3.00
Roast Beef & Horseradish Dip £9.50
Battered Haddock & Tartare £9.50
Vegan Sausage & Pepper Roll £8.50
Add Chips £2.50
Mains
Vegan Burger & Chips £17.95
Beef Burger & Chips £17.95
Add Cheese £1.00
Mac & Cheese, Crispy Onions £14.95
Add Braised Beef £3.00
Vegan Bratwurst & Slaw £15.95
Battered Haddock & Chips £18.95
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding £7.50
Dark Choc Torte & Cream £7.50
Caerphilly & Eccles Cake £8.00
Affogato & Honeycomb £7.50
Add Frangelico or Amaretto £3.00
Ice Cream per scoop £2.50

Contact:

0117 925 3077

Mon: 5pm - 12am
Tue-Thu & Sun: 12pm - 12am
Fri: 12pm - 1am
Sat: 12pm - 6pm

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THE OLD DUKE REVIEWS

Lively pub with great selection of draught beer, ales and cider. In sunny days can be quite busy and loads of seating outside. Have nice music and if you are looking a place having buzzing and fun vibe this is a place to be.

Here Sunday stop on route to Balloon Fiesta at Ashton Court country estate. Jazz playing. Famous pubs including Old Duke and Langdogger great for cider and beers.

Great place with great music and a varying selection of beverages. I did not eat anything, and I guess there is nothing to eat. Liked the place; great vibe with different music bands every day.

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THE HOLE IN THE WALL REVIEWS

One of my go-to places when I’m visiting for work or pleasure. Good relaxed atmosphere with nice mix of people throughout the evening. Impressed with the good selection of wines by the glass as well as various cocktails which I wouldn’t have usually expected.

We recently visited Hole In The Wall for lunch, Mum had the Panzanella salad (very tasty and refreshing) and I had the cod and chips! Nice atmosphere outside and the staff are lovely.

Went here for Mother's Day. Top food, drinks and service. Lily was the best server. Perfect combo of checking in regularly enough without it being overkill. And attentive enough to get extra drinks, gravy and desserts when we were ready. Never felt like we were waiting too long for anything. Food came when expected and was all cooked very well. Dessert was a highlight. The sharing cheese with extra bread was great.

THE CHRISTMAS STEPS REVIEWS

A lovely old pub in Bristol City centre, Excellent tasty Sunday lunch, good quality real ales and wines, lovely helpful staff, highly recommend, but do book if you want to eat Sunday lunch as it is popular.

Really good pub food! We went for the Sunday roast and the portions were great. Sticky toffee pudding rlly yum.

Amazing old school pub, great vibe and superb selection of Ales, beer and cider

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE OLD DUKE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of 4.7K: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Social Media: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE HOLE IN THE WALL Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 9
Pricing: 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 4.3K: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE CHRISTMAS STEPS Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Reviews Accuracy of 3.1K: 8
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
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