The Bear at Hotwells

Very much a 'locals' pub, I was informed when visited on a very quiet Friday lunch time, that it gets very busy come 'end of day'

Notwithstanding this, the few patrons that were in attendance, we're affable and interesting.

The place was on the Cask Marque Ale Trail and was the purpose of my visit. I can aver without equivocation, the cellar was kept impeccably.

And if you pick your timing right, one can park outside the door.

Well worth more than another visit

Under new management and well worth a visit if you have not been in a while.... Great traditional pub

Stopped in for a pint as we were walking past.
It's a nice, clean place with friendly staff

Went on a night out with a couple of friends trying out the pubs along this side of the water. The beer garden was a nice place to sit for a chat. The barman was lovely, super friendly and helpful. I asked for a particular drink and he didn't have it but offered me a selection of close alternatives and found me one I'll definitely be drinking again.

Nice local pub, lovely beer garden

Good locals' pub with a large map of Bristol c1890's on the wall.

Popped in here by off chance. What I call a proper pub. Nice atmosphere bar manager was very friendly and Rex the dog was adorable.
Didn't have food although they do food.
Would definitely go back there. Love the words on the bar as well xx

Lovely place, free pool on Tuesdays, staff are awesome, beer is cheap.
Although it's a locals pub, it's very welcoming and we automatically felt part of the furniture. Love it and will be returning on the weekend 😊