Old Market Tavern

The Old Market Tavern is a classic, easy-going Bristol pub right in the centre, built for relaxed drinks, catch-ups and unhurried time with friends. Dogs pad in alongside you, welcomed as part of the setup, and quickly find their spot while the conversation ticks on.

Inside, there's plenty of seating and sofas to settle into, giving it that comfortable, "stay as long as you like" feel rather than a quick in-and-out stop. When the weather plays along, the sheltered garden becomes a proper little suntrap, making it just as appealing outside as it is in.

It's the kind of place that works across the whole week, whether you're popping in for a quiet drink or letting things stretch into a longer, more social visit. Dogs are welcome inside, so nobody needs to do the pavement-waiting shuffle.