The Ostrich

The Ostrich is one of Bristol’s standout harbourside pubs, sitting right on the water with a relaxed, social atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in at any time of day. With quirky interiors inside and a large riverside beer garden outside, it naturally shifts with the seasons, cosy corners and comforting plates in winter, suntrap seating and outdoor food in summer.

Food and drink are well covered across the day, from brunch through to dinner, with pub classics, cocktails and award-winning Butcombe beer all in the mix. The outdoor kitchen adds another layer when the weather’s good, while upstairs the Top Deck offers a more private space with views across the harbour. It’s the kind of place that works for everything from quick drinks to full, drawn-out catch-ups, with dogs padding in alongside you and settling into the flow of it all.