The choice of beer is excellent, the staff are always respectful, friendly and efficient, prices are fair and the atmosphere is welcoming.
Karl
Went for a Sunday roast dinner and it made sure I never return for food.The venue itself was lovely and staff seemed friendly enough but they love to have a chat amongst themselves. This just means go to the bar if you need any service then they’re attentive.Food was luke warm, veg was rock hard, cauliflower cheese sauce was like water soup and the odd beef choice to use sirloin did not work nowhere near as well as initially expected.There was also no baby changing facilities despite there being space for it. Understandably, not everywhere has to be family friendly but if you’re serving roast dinners on a Sunday in a big establishment, expect people with babies (I saw loads). As a result of this, we had to change our kids nappy in our car and it was a disaster.
Ben Prater
Took my elderly mum out for Sunday lunch as a party of five and it was fantastic from start to finish. We arrived on time but our table was still being cleared. They offered a table upstairs but I explained my mum struggles with stairs and we were happy to wait. They got the table cleared really quickly, apologised and said they'd take a couple of drinks off the bill. They needn't have done that and I hadn't complained but it really does set a good impression.Vast array of beers to choose from before the food came. Chance to try samples for free too.Food arrived and was superb. We had all the different roasts and no complaints. If anything, there was slightly too much on the plate for some.Not moaning though because it was all cooked perfectly.Service was chilled but efficient. Young team, but all really switched on and helpful.Can't wait to return.
Sue Panton
The food was luke warm and not that good . When we got the bill 12% service charge when it's a pub ? I'd had to wipe my table when we got there so not that impressed.
Prates99
Took my elderly mum out for Sunday lunch as a party of five and it was fantastic from start to finish. We arrived on time but our table was still being cleared. They offered a table upstairs but I explained my mum struggles with stairs and we were happy to wait. They got the table cleared really quickly, apologised and said they’d take a couple of drinks off the bill. They needn’t have done that and I hadn’t complained but it really does set a good impression. Vast array of beers to choose from before the food came. Chance to try samples for free too. Food arrived and was superb. We had all the different roasts and no complaints. If anything, there was slightly too much on the plate for some. Not moaning though because it was all cooked perfectly. Service was chilled but efficient. Young team, but all really switched on and helpful. Can’t wait to return.
ClaireMGold
Honestly please don’t bother coming here, the pub is cold - no heating, and the chef is awful. We ordered lunch, it was a dry parpadelle pasta with a dry vegan Ragu sauce, basically dry quorn mince, awful. The crab burger was undercooked - clearly so because the batter was soggy and the crab itself was not cooked. The pub bar staff did not refund the clearly undercooked raw crab burger- saying the chef had argued saying it was cooked, well it wasn’t. Don’t bother - so many other nicer pubs in Clifton and Bristol. Didn’t manage to take a photo of the crab since it was sent back- but you’d expect the pub to refund food if it’s not cooked or sent back.
Jenny Finch
Good burgers, nice staff.
Nick Poole
We had a great time at the Lansdown. It has a lovely, warm feel with great food and a good range of drinks. The staff were extremely accommodating of the many, many food allergies of our party, even finding an option off menu for one person. Would definitely recommend a visit!
Nana Mensah
Amazing cosy pub in Bristol. Perfect stop on our day trip. Thanks to Alice and the rest of the team for looking after us so well!
Good pub with some decent beer on. Can get busy, but has a huge garden area. Snug by the fire.
Abigail Hooper
A great place, a delicious roast, amazing service and very dog friendly!
museum-a-day
Had a quick lunch in this very pleasant, very old little pub in the leafy, residential Clifton neighbourhood of Bristol. The Crabacado Burger was superb. Soft shell crab, in light buttermilk batter, with smashed avocado (guacamole) and kimchi, on a bun. Very tasty. Good selection of local craft beers and ciders too.
Garry B
The Lansdown used to be something of an also-ran amongst Clifton pubs, but it's really improved in recent years. It has a fine range of beers, has been nicely refurnished and has a good menu - but it still feels like a pub. Will definitely revisit next time I'm in Bristol.
Louise Jones
Vegetarian options: Delightful Veggie roast, very tasty, with good size portions. Would definitely eat there again
The owner and his partner are amazing and
The choice of beer is excellent, the staff are always respectful, friendly and efficient, prices are fair and the atmosphere is welcoming.
Went for a Sunday roast dinner and it made sure I never return for food.The venue itself was lovely and staff seemed friendly enough but they love to have a chat amongst themselves. This just means go to the bar if you need any service then they’re attentive.Food was luke warm, veg was rock hard, cauliflower cheese sauce was like water soup and the odd beef choice to use sirloin did not work nowhere near as well as initially expected.There was also no baby changing facilities despite there being space for it. Understandably, not everywhere has to be family friendly but if you’re serving roast dinners on a Sunday in a big establishment, expect people with babies (I saw loads). As a result of this, we had to change our kids nappy in our car and it was a disaster.
Took my elderly mum out for Sunday lunch as a party of five and it was fantastic from start to finish. We arrived on time but our table was still being cleared. They offered a table upstairs but I explained my mum struggles with stairs and we were happy to wait. They got the table cleared really quickly, apologised and said they'd take a couple of drinks off the bill. They needn't have done that and I hadn't complained but it really does set a good impression.Vast array of beers to choose from before the food came. Chance to try samples for free too.Food arrived and was superb. We had all the different roasts and no complaints. If anything, there was slightly too much on the plate for some.Not moaning though because it was all cooked perfectly.Service was chilled but efficient. Young team, but all really switched on and helpful.Can't wait to return.
The food was luke warm and not that good . When we got the bill 12% service charge when it's a pub ? I'd had to wipe my table when we got there so not that impressed.
Took my elderly mum out for Sunday lunch as a party of five and it was fantastic from start to finish. We arrived on time but our table was still being cleared. They offered a table upstairs but I explained my mum struggles with stairs and we were happy to wait. They got the table cleared really quickly, apologised and said they’d take a couple of drinks off the bill. They needn’t have done that and I hadn’t complained but it really does set a good impression. Vast array of beers to choose from before the food came. Chance to try samples for free too. Food arrived and was superb. We had all the different roasts and no complaints. If anything, there was slightly too much on the plate for some. Not moaning though because it was all cooked perfectly. Service was chilled but efficient. Young team, but all really switched on and helpful. Can’t wait to return.
Honestly please don’t bother coming here, the pub is cold - no heating, and the chef is awful. We ordered lunch, it was a dry parpadelle pasta with a dry vegan Ragu sauce, basically dry quorn mince, awful. The crab burger was undercooked - clearly so because the batter was soggy and the crab itself was not cooked. The pub bar staff did not refund the clearly undercooked raw crab burger- saying the chef had argued saying it was cooked, well it wasn’t. Don’t bother - so many other nicer pubs in Clifton and Bristol. Didn’t manage to take a photo of the crab since it was sent back- but you’d expect the pub to refund food if it’s not cooked or sent back.
Good burgers, nice staff.
We had a great time at the Lansdown. It has a lovely, warm feel with great food and a good range of drinks. The staff were extremely accommodating of the many, many food allergies of our party, even finding an option off menu for one person. Would definitely recommend a visit!
Amazing cosy pub in Bristol. Perfect stop on our day trip. Thanks to Alice and the rest of the team for looking after us so well!
Restaurantji Recommends
Good pub with some decent beer on. Can get busy, but has a huge garden area. Snug by the fire.
A great place, a delicious roast, amazing service and very dog friendly!
Had a quick lunch in this very pleasant, very old little pub in the leafy, residential Clifton neighbourhood of Bristol. The Crabacado Burger was superb. Soft shell crab, in light buttermilk batter, with smashed avocado (guacamole) and kimchi, on a bun. Very tasty. Good selection of local craft beers and ciders too.
The Lansdown used to be something of an also-ran amongst Clifton pubs, but it's really improved in recent years. It has a fine range of beers, has been nicely refurnished and has a good menu - but it still feels like a pub. Will definitely revisit next time I'm in Bristol.
Vegetarian options: Delightful Veggie roast, very tasty, with good size portions. Would definitely eat there again