The Gloucester Old Spot | Family Friendly Pub | Bristol, UK — Bristol

Restaurant · Bristol

The Gloucester Old Spot | Family Friendly Pub | Bristol, UK

4.4 (1,120 reviews)
££ 📍 138-140 Kellaway Ave, Bristol BS6 7YQ

About The Gloucester Old Spot | Family Friendly Pub | Bristol, UK

A huge enclosed beer garden is the reason families keep coming back here — it's colourful, dog-friendly, and has a play castle that will happily absorb the children while you finish a drink. Most of the pub sits on one level with just the odd step, so getting a pram in is straightforward, and there's free parking plus covered outdoor areas for less reliable Bristol afternoons. Sunday roasts get the most praise: tender meat, rich gravy, generous portions. The sweet potato pie and Nutella doughnuts come up again and again, and vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are properly catered for rather than an afterthought. Staff are warm and used to children. It does get busy and buzzy at weekends — and go too late in the afternoon and you may find it quiet and a little chilly, with chips that have sat around.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Lively
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#bar#cafe#cocktail bar#family restaurant#garden#gastropub#outdoor seating#pub
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

The Free Restaurant Activity Packs Your Table Will Love

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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