Perched on Two Mile Hill, the Black Horse is, depending on your point of view, either the first pub inside the Bristol boundary or the last one as you leave Kingswood.
The ‘welcome to Bristol’ sign is literally outside this large corner pub, which certainly gives it a sense of place.
Marie Ford and Martyn Hill have been in charge of this family-run for 24 years, which these days is a considerable achievement in an increasingly tough industry.
With its dark wood panelling, real log burner in an original fireplace and window sills lined with pots of cacti in all shapes and sizes, it has a traditional pub look until you spot a few clues as to the real passion of the owners.
There are guitars on one wall and another is a gallery of vintage punk and psychobilly posters, which are also plastered on the ceiling.
Landlord Martyn is the music fan here and his love of gigs means that the pub hosts regular live music.
The Bristol Blues Club is based at The Black Horse, too, and they have a different blues band every Tuesday night and it’s hugely popular.
Next Tuesday (October 31), it’s The Terraplanes and the pub also has live music every other Saturday and an open mic night every other Thursday.
Of course, music lovers need something to drink during these gigs and the pub has Red Stripe, Fosters, Stella and Thatchers Gold on draught, plus a range of bottled beers.
A friendly pub run by a family approaching their 25th anniversary in charge, the Black Horse is another timeless Bristol pub with a loyal local following.
Black Horse, 372 Two Mile Hill Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1AH.
1. Prime location
2. Spacious lounge
3. Traditional look
4. Guitars on display