The Jolly Hog: Pigsty — Bristol

Restaurants · Bristol

The Jolly Hog: Pigsty

4.5 (587 reviews)
££ 📍 1-2 Gaol Ferry Steps, Bristol BS1 6WE

About The Jolly Hog: Pigsty

Right in the centre of Bristol, this is a spot built around pork done properly — the Whole Hog with its crispy crackling and roast belly gets raved about, the scotch eggs come with a genuinely soft middle, and the dirty fries with bacon and spring onion are a big enough portion to share with a child. Seating is outdoors, which makes buggy access easy and suits dogs, though the built-in benches are hard and a bit awkward to shuffle in and out of. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, and the team are consistently warm — one family found them bending over backwards to fit them in when a booking went sideways. Breakfast runs pricey for what arrives, and the flatbreads are a weaker bet than the burgers.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#kids menu#highchairs#outdoor seating
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