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The Dark Horse Pub

3.5 star property
Inn convenient to Cabot Circus Shopping Centre

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Interior
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Lobby fireplace

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Digital TV service

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Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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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 | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

City Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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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 | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • University of Bristol - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • O2 Academy - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • SS Great Britain - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 18 min drive
  • Bristol Temple Meads Station - 5 min drive
  • Lawrence Hill Station - 10 min walk
  • Stapleton Road Station - 22 min walk

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

The Dark Horse Pub puts you within a 10-minute drive of Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and Bristol Hippodrome Theatre. Also, this inn is within a short drive of Ashton Gate Stadium.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 2 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free offsite parking within 328 ft
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby

Accessibility

  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 14 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
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.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Dark Horse Pub offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Dark Horse Pub does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Dark Horse Pub?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Dark Horse Pub?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dark Horse Pub?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

A value for money clean bed for the night
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.
J, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Cheap but not cheerful
On arrival was made aware it was an AirBnb NOT a hotel, and to not speak to any of the pub staff as they have no idea what they’re doing. As we got walked into the room, the staff member commented on the room smelling ‘like pot noodle’ when it was clearly mould. The room itself was incredibly mouldy and dusty. Shower was the mouldiest and didn’t drain, so chunks gathered in the bottom. All the surfaces were dirty. Sure they provided tea and coffee but the mugs and spoons were dirty so could not use. Bed slats were broken. Weird stains on Curtains. Bathroom bin was broken and the toilet brush was disgusting. WiFi didn’t work while the pub was open. Walls are paper thin, so we could hear everything the people staying next to us were saying. Stayed for two nights, first night was the pub quiz which we expected, but pub was open until 2am and an alarm went off - we had no one to contact to ask if the building was burning. Night two was better but still not a good nights sleep with the broken bed. The only positives was clean towels and clearly refilled shower products. It’s cheap and we expected not great but clean should be a bare minimum and also it should be clearer it’s NOT A HOTEL on Hotels.com.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Justin, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ok, first up: The Dark Horse is a (quirky, friendly, lively) pub on a main road, so if you’re looking for a tranquil escape this ain’t it. But that, and the location (15 mins to the city centre on the bus, which comes about every five minutes) made it ideal for my overnight stay - and the lovely lady who showed me to my room even offered earplugs (I always travel with my own, so no need, and I slept like a baby even though it was Friday night and the bar was open til 2am). The room had everything I needed: super comfy bed, ample storage, actually functional hairdryer (!), tea/coffee facilities (with biscuits and OAT MILK), nice toiletries. Bathroom was a bit pokey and the shower temperature gauge temperamental, but not so much I’d take a star off particularly given the price. Overall, excellent vibes, would stay again.
Lisa-Marie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

I arrived midnight, I already informed them that I was going to be late. The whole place was shut down. I stood at the door, pressed door bell several times. No answer, I called the number available on the account. I also emailed. There was no reply. Finally, I had to leave the place after trying for half an hour. I had to go in search of a hotel in the middle of night, spent so much on taxi. I could not get any hotel room at 3 AM. I was allowed to wait in the lounge of one of hotels until that morning. Around 5.30 am, I left to the train station to catch the first train back to my destination. I had a terrible experience. In addition, I did not get the refund. I tried through Expedia. Nothing has happened. I do not recommend this property.
Niveditha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I like that the rooms are above a pub - very old English. The bed was also comfortable and clean. There is a beautiful park nearby. The pub is obviously the priority for the property. The stairs to the rooms are in questionable condition - very steep and narrow wooden steps. The shower does not drain well - have to turn off while showering to let water drain before continuing. There was mold in the shower. My booking did say a king bed but the bed in our room was not a king bed. Not being able to check in until after 4 was an issue as there was no where to store luggage on the area. Okay place for a couple of nights.
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
CBDCSV1, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I sent an email to the property stating the time of my arrival. I never got a response. When i arrived at the property it was closed with no reception available to check me in. At midnight, i now had to find another hotel so i won't be stranded on the streets. The number they also provided is saying that it is not valid. I emailed over and over again and still no reply from them.
Idanesha, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tasha, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Karen, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Basic,no frills
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.
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice stay
It was a nice hotel room, what you would expect from staying above a pub on a Friday night. The only issue we had was the shower drain had not been cleaned properly but that was a quick fix. Other than that it was a really nice stay, bar staff were lovely and friendly as well.
Lisa-Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable real pub atmosphere 👌
Kimmer Roderick, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Ashton, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.!
Grace, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay
**Review of The Dark Horse Pub Hotel, Bristol** I stayed at The Dark Horse Pub Hotel in Bristol from the 10th to the 11th of July in a double room, booked through Hotels.com. The booking process was easy, and the check-in experience was fantastic, thanks to the friendly and accommodating staff. Our room was clean and comfortable, with good quality TV and toiletries. However, the Wi-Fi was not working, and I had poor mobile signal. The bathroom was pleasant and functional. The pub downstairs offered a great selection of drinks, and the hotel’s location on the outskirts of central Bristol was convenient, with shops and food places nearby. We drove to the hotel and used taxi services to attend an event in Bristol, finding the location accessible. There was some noise from the street and the pub, which was expected, but it wasn’t disturbing. The checkout process was seamless and contactless, as we left the key in the door upon departure. Overall, our stay at The Dark Horse Pub Hotel was fantastic. We encountered no issues and would happily stay here again if we are in Bristol. Highly recommended for its charm and convenience.
Lily, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Adebowale, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean Room and Friendly Staff
This accommodation was perfect for a one night stay. The rooms were clean, well maintained and the staff were really helpful and pleasant.
Alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Albert, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The room is dirty with damp and cracks on the walls. No contact number to complain or speak to anyone. We didn’t stay due to the state of the room.
Vanessa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Avoid
Would not recommend. There was no hot water to the bathroom sink and hand to use the shower to fill the sink. The shower tiles and door was filthy with black mould. I was informed on check in that the pub quiz was on till 10 and music till 11. It was very loud till then. Don’t stay here is you want an early night. Understand this is above a pub. There was parking to the rear on a road but the area felt very unsafe. It was also lovely to find a used make up remover pad next to the bed. See photo
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review