As any parent of toddlers will know, finding a child-friendly pub with a decent play area is top of the agenda when it comes to any bank holiday.
Of course, an inside children’s play area is welcome all year round, but a safe and secure outdoor playground when the sun shines is even better.
Bristol has its fair share of pubs that welcome families with young children and many go the extra mile when it comes to providing great facilities.
Here are eight of the most family-friendly Bristol pubs that cater for kids as much as the adults. And if we’ve missed your favourite, do let us know so we can update the list.
5. Winter Stream Farm, Hambrook
A family-friendly pub and carvery, Winter Stream Farm at Hambrook also has a good-sized indoor play areas for kids to enjoy while mum and dad have a well-earned rest nearby. | Google
6. The Crafty Cow, Gloucester Road
Opposite Horfield Common, The Crafty Cow has an indoor children’s play area and a huge beer garden. It also serves a wide range of kids’ meals including ‘mom’s spaghetti’ and Mac and cheese. | Crafty Cow
7. The Whitchurch, Oatlands Avenue
With a large car park to the side, The Whitchurch is a proper community pub and restaurant with a fenced-off play area, next to the seating area outside. | Google
8. The Royal Oak, Gloucester Road
Popular with Bristol Rovers fans before games at the Memorial Stadium, The Royal Oaks has also gained a strong reputation for its family-friendly garden which has a playhouse for kids. | Royal Oak