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The Cross Hands — Bars in Bristol

The Cross Hands

BarsBristol, ENG

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(1,865 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1454 313000
Tetbury Road, Old Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6RJ, United Kingdom
$70

About The Cross Hands

On Tetbury Road in Bristol, The Cross Hands pairs a pub with period rooms for overnight stays. Breakfast and dinner both come with table service in the restaurant, and a lunchtime smaller plates menu offers a choice of up to three courses. Dogs are welcomed in the dining area and given a snack. A private dining room can be hired for evening meals, and a separate hall is available for events, with decoration arranged beforehand. Guests get free Wi-Fi with their stay. Rooms facing the road can be noisier than those set further back.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

Reviews

4.3/5
1,865 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention private dining room hire, lunch smaller plates menu, continental breakfast spread and noisy road-facing rooms.

5★
1,091
4★
442
3★
170
2★
68
1★
94

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers consistently praise the food, from hearty pub meals to the lunchtime smaller-plates menu offering up to three courses at a reasonable price. Staff warmth comes up repeatedly, with named servers thanked for helpful check-ins and attentive dinner and breakfast service. One diner notes allergy-conscious staff for shellfish concerns, though the decor is described as starting to look tired. Room-facing-road noise is mentioned once.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “This is quite close to home. Te food and the wine is just what I.was looking for,given the ti.e.of day, ligbt and quick. The staff are safety conscious when it comes to allergies, for which I am.grateful given my allergies to shellfish as I like fish and knowing what I can safely eat. Uu fortunately the decor is starting to look tired which is a shame as it is a lovely room. Thankyou Crosshands.”
  • Google user
    “Had a lovely meal tonight with family. The staff were all really polite and helpful especially Mila, Ollie and Kirsty. Food was beautifully cooked, and my dog enjoyed her snack, will definitely be back.”
  • Google user
    “As a last minute booking the room is nice however a little small.. i had a meal in the restaurant and was given a warm welcome and both Lydia and Kirsty greeted me with a nice smile. The food was great and I would recommend eating here. Thank you again Ladies”
  • Google user
    “My husband and I went here for lunch with our neighbour yesterday. This is the third time we have been here in recent years and have always enjoyed it. The staff and service were excellent, especially Christine, who was running the restaurant that day and was very friendly, helpful and efficient. Food is always good here and they do a lunch time 'smaller plates' menu where you can choose up to three courses for a very reasonable price. Can highly recommend.”
  • Google user
    “My wife and her bridesmaids stayed here while getting ready for our wedding in June (married at Old Sodbury Church), and we honestly couldn't have been happier with the experience. From start to finish, everything went perfectly. Jon's communication from the outset was very good, and we were able to book the 8 rooms a year out from the wedding which took some of the stress off. We hired the private dining room for an evening meal for 14 of us to enjoy the evening together, and everybody raved about their food. The price was unbeatable too. I'd asked the photographer how Sophie was when she got to the church and her response was "She's so chill!" and part of that is down to how organised and accommodating the hotel and staff were. Having everything run so smoothly took so much stress off us, and allowed my bride to relax and truly enjoy the day as it unfolded. We are incredibly grateful to Jon and the whole team for everything they did to help make our day so special. In particular, we really appreciated the flexibility around opening times and morning access to the 'Badminton Room', which had been one of my biggest worries given how early wedding preparations can start. The team went above and beyond to accommodate us, and it made such a difference to the entire experience. The hotel laid on a continental spread for my wife and her bridesmaids in the Badminton Room which was much enjoyed and appreciated, ensuring everybody was well fuelled for the day. The hotel played a huge part in making our wedding day feel effortless, and we couldn't recommend them enough!”

Highlights

“Period lodging offering relaxed rooms and a classic pub, plus free breakfast and Wi-Fi.”

  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Trivia night
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Pet-friendly
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  • Dine-in
  • Kid-friendly
  • Bar
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
Offerings· 7
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Free water refills
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Pet-friendly· 1
  • Dogs allowed
Dining options· 1
  • Seating
Highlights· 4
  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Trivia night
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 4
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Facilities· 4
  • Free breakfast
  • Accessible
  • Restaurant
  • Smoke-free
Atmosphere· 3
  • Casual
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
Parking· 2
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
Family-friendly· 1
  • Good for kids

Location

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