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The Crafty Cow

4.6
·491k reviews·,

A warm and welcoming inn offering a traditional restaurant, bar, and cozy rooms, known for its hearty pub grub and family-friendly atmosphere.

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The Crafty Cow

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A warm and welcoming inn offering a traditional restaurant, bar, and cozy rooms, known for its hearty pub grub and family-friendly atmosphere.

4.6
(491k reviews)

"The Crafty Cow is a fantastic pub, especially for visiting with under 8s, offering good Sunday roasts and a great atmosphere."

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Warm Weather Visit

Enjoy drinks in the outdoor beer garden during pleasant weather for a delightful experience.

Generous Portions

Portions are generous, so consider ordering smaller dishes or sharing, especially for Sunday roasts.

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Quick Facts

Cuisine

British Pub

Price

Mid-range

Phone

+44 117 239 8832

Address

635 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 0BJ, United Kingdom

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Smash Burger Perfection

Smash Burger Perfection

Indulge in a generously sized, perfectly cooked smash burger praised for its delicious taste and satisfying texture.

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Family-Friendly Atmosphere

Family-Friendly Atmosphere

A welcoming pub with a dedicated kids' play area and a children's menu, making it ideal for families with young children.

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Spacious Beer Garden

Spacious Beer Garden

Enjoy drinks and food in a large, clean beer garden with ample seating, perfect for sunny days and events.

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Warm Weather Visit

Enjoy drinks in the outdoor beer garden during pleasant weather for a delightful experience.

Generous Portions

Portions are generous, so consider ordering smaller dishes or sharing, especially for Sunday roasts.

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Perfect Hospital Stay

Ideal for those visiting loved ones at nearby hospitals, offering comfortable rooms and accommodating staff.

Dog-Friendly Haven

Bring your furry friends along; dogs are welcome and can even enjoy a special doggy ice cream.

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Warm Weather Visit

Enjoy drinks in the outdoor beer garden during pleasant weather for a delightful experience.

Generous Portions

Portions are generous, so consider ordering smaller dishes or sharing, especially for Sunday roasts.

Perfect Hospital Stay

Ideal for those visiting loved ones at nearby hospitals, offering comfortable rooms and accommodating staff.

Dog-Friendly Haven

Bring your furry friends along; dogs are welcome and can even enjoy a special doggy ice cream.

What Travellers Say

4.6
(491k reviews)

Reviews Summary

The Crafty Cow is a popular pub with a mixed reception. While many praise the delicious smash burgers, friendly service, and family-friendly atmosphere with a great beer garden and kids' play area, some reviews highlight disappointment with specific dishes like the fish fry and the overuse of salt or oil in certain items. It's noted as a convenient and welcoming spot for locals and visitors alike, especially those with children or looking for a relaxed pub experience.

"This was the perfect place for us staying the night for visiting the hospital. Instantly we felt welcomed. All the staff was great. The menu was extensive and there was a lot to choose from. Our bed was so comfortable and the ensuite suit our needs. I would definitely recommend this pub especially for visiting someone at the hospital."

Phillip Swarbrick

"Enjoyed a beautiful today. I've been truly looking to eat at this establishment and wow, lets just say that I was not disappointed!

I fancied a breakfast today and invited my friend out for a breakfast in Monte Carlos Cafè in Easton Bristol.

Can I firstly take the opportunity to say that I had dined at the Cafè on a few occasions and really enjoyed the food and friendly atmosphere and vibes with a few friends in the past, but today was a different experience which left me and friend feeling really uncomfortable, embarrassed and unwelcome.

We were asked to seat elsewhere in the cafè as we were only two dining rather than a party of however many who wanted to be seated, which I felt was unacceptable and then asked if we could move nearer to the wall.

As my friend objected to be shoved against the wall, I felt it appropriate that we take our leave, rather than stay in an environment that clearly was not making us feel comfortable.

We left, and made our way to the car, and quickly searched places to eat and my friend reminded me that I should tty the Crafty Cow as I'd mentioned this in the past.

I called before arriving and was informed that although they take bookings, just to secure a place there were currently availability until a set time.
We hastily drove up the Muller Road, parked at the back as the parking is free for it's customers and was greeted by an employee who warmly greeted us, enquired on our party of diners, had a breif scan and made us aware on the free places where we could be seated until reserved diners were expected.

We took our seats, was offered a beverage, given a menu and left for a brief moment to decide on the menu and what we would select.

I chose the Chicken Supreme, roasted with garlic & herbs, this came with stuffing, roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots, yorkshire pudding, gravy and served with seasonal vegetables to share. My friend opted for Hereford Topside of Beef. This was air dried hand carlved, slow roasted topside beef, served medium rare with caramelised shallots.

The presentation was amazing, as was the service, meal which truly was out of this world. I was not expecting such a gourmet experience, but this was beautiful. Every fork lifted into my mouth gave me a tender, spiced experience that I was not expecting. This was marvellous. And at times my pallet tasted a hint of sutle ginger... ummm nooooice, yum

As I ordered an elderflower Spritze, I mixed this with Southern Comfort, which was still ice cold when served earlier a Cappuccino, which was served in a cup, which came with a saucer. My friend ordered a peppermint tea, which was surprisingly served with a cup saucer and came with a teapot, but came Can I say that the food appeared to still hot for ages, as did the Cappuccino and seasonal veg. Maybe this was on account of the cookware was not cheap, but appearing insulated.

After the meal the food must of been sooo hearty that I couldn't contain my glee, and let out a beautiful, announced belch, stored up from the food, it was like inviting those fragrances again into my body, and repetitively letting it out again, ahhh... Nooooice...

I couldn't fit another thing in, but we couldn't leave without a dessert so I went for the sticky toffee pudding served with vanilla ice cream, and my friend had the ice cream on it's own.

We were offered two complementary vodka shots, which was simply amazing.
I will revisit on the week day to enjoy the experience all over again with something else.

There is a garden space, which appeared to be huge, and clean as well as the whole area for dining and drinking area.

10/10 Customer service, warm & friendly
10/10 Beverages and food
10/10 overall experience"

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"Are there and listened to a friends band. Excellent fries, being able to park very handy and loved the kids area for my daughter. Has a lot going for it, will happily return."

Lizzie George (Lizzie.Eats.Explores)

What People Like

Delicious smash burgers
Friendly and welcoming staff
Great beer garden and kids' play area

What People Dislike

Inconsistent food quality (e.g., fish fry)
Overly salty or oily dishes

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, The Crafty Cow is very dog-friendly and even offers doggy ice cream.

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Yes, it boasts a spacious and clean beer garden, perfect for enjoying drinks and food.

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Yes, The Crafty Cow features an indoor play area for children and offers a kids' menu.

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The smash burger has been highly recommended, and the Sunday roast is also a popular choice.

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Yes, guests have found it to be a welcoming place to stay when visiting loved ones at local hospitals.

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While they do take bookings, walk-ins are often accommodated, especially during non-peak hours.

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