The Hope & Anchor — Bristol

Pub · Bristol

The Hope & Anchor

4.5 (832 reviews)
££ 📍 38 Jacob's Wells Rd, Bristol BS8 1DR

About The Hope & Anchor

A proper Bristol local that families have quietly claimed as their own — buggy access is easy, there's free parking, and the beer garden is the real draw, with long tables that swallow a group of any size and board games to keep older kids busy while you finish a drink. Sunday roasts are the thing here: enormous portions with every side included, no extra charge for sauces or more gravy, and the staff stay patient and friendly even when it's full. Book for Sundays — it fills. Inside there's a log fire, a kids' menu and high chairs, and drinks are genuinely cheap (an elderflower cider slushie and a lime soda came to £4). Roasts are the safe order; one parent found the sausages and chips a real letdown, so steer clear of those.

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#beer garden#british restaurant#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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