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The Dark Horse Pub

3.5 star property
Inn in Bristol, near Cabot Circus Shopping Centre

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Experience the charm of The Dark Horse Freehouse, where Sunday Roast is a specialty.
Desk with a vase, kettle, and lamp, situated near a window.
Seating area with benches leading to a doorway, surrounded by abstract leaf patterns on the walls.
Enjoy a warm gathering spot with a central fireplace, long counter, and grill, surrounded by framed artwork.
Relax in a clean and modern space with a shower, vanity, and flat-screen TV.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
25 July - 26 July

Room options

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Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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City Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
172-174 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, England, BS5 9HX

What's nearby

  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • University of Bristol - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • SS Great Britain - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Clifton Suspension Bridge - 9 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Lawrence Hill Station - 10 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bristol Loaf - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Red Church - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whitehall Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Plough - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Old Stillage - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Dark Horse Pub

Inn near Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
The Dark Horse Pub provides amenities, such as a terrace and a fireplace in reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Dark Horse Pub feature comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 steps to reach entrance
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Dark Horse Pub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dark Horse Pub?

As of 22 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dark Horse Pub on 25 July 2025 start from AU$147.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Dark Horse Pub?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Dark Horse Pub?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Dark Horse Pub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dark Horse Pub located?

Located in Easton, this inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of Old Market, Bristol Castle Park and Castle Park. Kennet & Avon Canal and Broadmead Shopping Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km). Lawrence Hill Station is 10 minutes by foot and Stapleton Road Station is 22 minutes.

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The Dark Horse Pub Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 115 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Overall a very good stay. Had no issues with noise or sleep. It's a room above a pub so I wasn't expecting a hotel experience or service. But I did expect it to be clean, which it wasn't. Bathroom needs a good scrub and dusting and the floors need to be hoovered at least.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Fantastic value rooms for staying when going out in Bristol. Lovely pub, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

It was excellent I had to a nice time, spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice pub. Room was clean and comfortable. No hot water in the hand basin, ok in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

So noisy with pub downstairs playing music and doing pub quizzes until midnight. Access to the property not great.... Up some outside steps to a second floor level to get in. Room was clean and comfortable tho.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely clean room. Bar staff were very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Overall great value for money, liked the location as well. WiFi was spotty, had to find another location to gain stable access and heater wasn’t on upon arrival so it took a while for the room to warm. Otherwise, we would stay again for a quick overnight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10

Looked ok on the surface but all very run down. Access to rooms were poor with outdoor stairs very unstable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

The staff at the pub were very friendly and the atmosphere was great. The room was as advertised, spacious with a comfy bed, Freeview TV, and ensuite which was a little snug but perfectly usable. The room got a little cold and I couldn't find a way to fully close the bathroom window but that didn't matter too much once I was under the duvet. I was warned that I was staying above a pub on a weekend even so, the noise never got too loud or disruptive, if anything it made my solo stay feel a little less solo. My only gripe was finding parking was a little challenging, I ended up parking behind the pub after getting a little lost down some one-way roads.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff and the room were absolutely lovely! The bed and ensuite bathroom were delightful after many days of travel. Provided me the much needed sleep and rest I needed to reset before the second leg of my trip around the U.K.!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Friendly lovely people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Bed really comfy , staff were great . Lack of somewhere close to park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10

Led outside to gate at side of pub up steep wooden steps to accommodation. Room ok but only quarter of a toilet roll for 2 people for 3 nights,and out of date milk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

The room was absolutely fine for one night's solo travel as I went to a friend's party. I didn't want to spend a fortune and the room was a good price in the right location. I hadn't expected tea and coffee making facilities, nor a hairdryer but was pleasantly surprised with both. The bed was comfy and clean. It's over a pub with a late license so there was a bit of noise but not enough to cause an issue. The bathroom was compact and apart from the mouldy seals in the shower it was clean. It did smell a bit damp/mouldy too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Booked last minute as another hotel booking was messed up. Lady who showed us up to the room was lovely and helpful. The pub down stairs was a great little venue, my kinda pub! And the room was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10

The staff member who helped me was quite helpful and polite. The facilities were good only that wasn't draining in the hand bowel and slowly draining in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10

Fine as a bed for the night - but it's a pub downstairs until midnight, so dont expect an early night. Quite shabby, smells damp, and grimy. Arrive late, sleep and leave early is my advice. That's what I did.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Clean and comfortable. Access is through the rooftop terrace which is busy on nice days. Good location, very convenient for us. Although no parking available at the pub we easily found somewhere to park on nearby residential streets.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10

Pub has a license til 02:00am and so is noisy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10

Did not like anything - we actually booked another hotel and stayed else where and came back in the morning to collect luggage as we had rush to go to an event in the evening. Would not recommend this property at all was very dirty and grimy - dust and mould throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

Very basic ,no frills,bar ok but only bitter glasses even for san Miguel. Room ok,bathroom grubby,shower shocking, had to remove filter to let water drain away from tray,left out in hope it gets cleaned Rough area,won't visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

The room was very comfortable, I was warned about potential noise from the pub below on trivia night, still slept well despite this. Access via pub roof garden was unusual but security was good. Parking around the back was handy enough and free after hours plus for first 3 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10

Basic rooms above a noisy pub in a run down part of Bristol.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10

Great staff etc. Load music until 0330 hours in the morning not a good idea with hotel guests trying to sleep !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023