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The Dark Horse Pub

Property class: 3.5

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The Dark Horse Pub provides amenities like a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for City Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A neatly made bed with a white and pink blanket, two bedside lamps, a framed landscape painting, and a small sign reading "Welcome to The Dark Horse".

City Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a poster on the wall.

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Easton, a neighborhood in Bristol, is home to The Dark Horse Pub. Old Market and St Nicholas Market are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and Baldwin Street. Watershed and Bristol Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Bristol travel guide
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172-174 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol, England, BS5 9HX

What's nearby

  • A canal with a narrowboat docked at the edge, a bridge in the background, and a tree with autumn leaves.
    Kennet & Avon Canal
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Seymour's
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Old Market
    6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Absolutely Karting
    7 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Easton Leisure Centre
    8 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Bristol Loaf
    2 min walk
  • The Plough
    13 min walk
  • The Old Stillage
    5 min walk
  • The Red Church
    1 min walk
  • Catley's
    15 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Fan
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dark Horse Pub located?

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

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Dark Horse Pub Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 155 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros Clean Good price On top of a pub (if you like drinking) Helpful and very nice staff Comfortable bed Well placed for public transport Cons Bed very squeaky and somewhat unstable Minor flaws skirting boards not touching floors / shower head doesn't like staying straight or up (very very minor stuff)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Amenities
Easy to park close by, happy, helpful staff, great atmosphere in pub.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely friendly pub and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent I had to a nice time, spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely great value rooms in Bristol

Fantastic value rooms for staying when going out in Bristol. Lovely pub, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room, clean and oddly comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely little place

Public car park around the back which is handy. Great location for central Bristol. Warm welcome. Clean and comfy room. Could do with little sprice up here and there. Lovely bar with a great selection on tap and on shelf. Great atmosphere and would happily stay at again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area, quiet and lovely room. Very short and close walk to Aldi or Tesco. Lots of resturaunts and cafes in the area as well. Room is very nice with shower, comfy bed, kettle and quite spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Fergal

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes staff were grand and the room was fine. Noise was the only issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jason

Affordable. Good location, easy access for public transit. Community is alive and fun to explore. Good food/drink walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Amenities
Lovely clean room. Bar staff were very helpful and kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerensa

Liked: Amenities
Lovely room and facilities. It is above a pub so has some noise but that’s very well explained. Helpful staff Would suggest a good clean/renew sealant round shower but otherwise just what was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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8/10 Good

Caroline

Nice pub

Nice pub. Room was clean and comfortable. No hot water in the hand basin, ok in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly lovely people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here, staff in the pub downstairs are lovely, and it was a great and lively place for us to have a drink in late on. It’s probably worth mentioning that there is no parking onsite and you have to find a spot on the residential streets nearby, it wasn’t a problem for us but may be for others, especially if you have a a few bags to carry. The rooms are upstairs and you have to climb up some wooden outdoor stairs and cross a courtyard to get there which might also present issues for some. My room was spacious and clean, and I would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Lisa Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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8/10 Good

Lisa-Jane

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

WD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dark Horse

All round excellent, value for money, clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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6/10 Okay

Derek

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Acommodation itself was generally good. Clean and well presented although showing some signs of needing refreshing - shower base and kettle. Listing suggests this is a pub with rooms. It is not. This is a pub with privately owned letting rooms above it. Due to general area security at entrances and external stairs leading to rooms could be worrying to some guests. Lack of nearby secure parking can also be a concern. That all said rooms were good enough for me to consider staying again if the price was right.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
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6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Issues, sorted and great nights sleep

Ok, so i had issues checking in but things go wrong and the staff were absolutely amazing. Issues sorted, kept informed, apologised profusely and kept me amused in the bar. Superb service. There is an outside staircase, little rickety but safe and leads to a roof terrace which is lovely. The room was clean, fresh, probably the most comfortable stay i've had in a long time. No noise from the pub but ill know more next week, yes im booking again. Thanks guys!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025