PubBristol

The Hope & Anchor

Cosy pub with hanging dried hop bines and wine-bottle candles plus a terraced back garden.

4.4/ 5 · 776 reviews
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
Address38 Jacob's Wells Rd, Bristol BS8 1DR, United Kingdom
Contact+44 7857 320811
Opening hoursMonday · 16:00–23:00
Price range£10–20

About

Cosy pub with hanging dried hop bines and wine-bottle candles plus a terraced back garden.

Menu, ordering & reservations

Services & amenities

41
01

Service options

Outdoor seating
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Takeout
No
02

Offerings

Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Free water refills
Yes
Happy hour drinks
Yes
Hard liquor
Yes
Wine
Yes
03

Dining options

Seating
Yes
04

Highlights

Bar games
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Live music
Yes
Live performances
Yes
Trivia night
Yes
05

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Yes
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
No
06

Payments

Credit cards
Yes
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
07

Parking

Free street parking
Yes
Paid street parking
Yes
Somewhat difficult to find a space
Yes
08

Pets

Dogs allowed
Yes
09

Crowd

Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Transgender safespace
Yes
10

Planning

Accepts reservations
Yes
11

Amenities

Gender-neutral restroom
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Free Wi-Fi
Yes
12

Atmosphere

Casual
Yes
Cozy
Yes
Trendy
Yes
13

Popular for

Solo dining
Yes

Categories and services

  • Pub
  • Bar
  • Beer garden
  • British restaurant

Customer reviews

4.4 / 5776 reviews
5 525
4 153
3 45
2 25
1 28

Review topics

  • garden 83
  • sunday roast 63
  • cider 36
  • dog 20
  • student 15
  • vegan 11
  • pork 10
  • barman 10
  • yorkshire pudding 7
  • board games 6

Available reviews: 15

Google · 1
5 / 5
Such a vibrant and beautiful place with one of the best pub gardens. The drinks were delicious and affordable such as the elderflower cider slushie and lime soda which cost £4 altogether. Would definitely recommend. There are also long tables out in the garden which makes is great for larger groups too.
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Noise level
Moderate noise
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Price per person
£1–10
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Nanako Thank you for a lovely review and glad you enjoyed your visit Hope you are having a great weekend

Google · 2
5 / 5
A mountain of deliciousness, the pictures don’t do the food justice. Huge portions of perfectly cooked veg and meat , one of the best roasts i have ever had , think of christmas dinner and go large and you might just get close. Amazing value for money , i won’t be going anywhere else for my Sunday lunch when in Bristol, staff really friendly and food and drink prices are really good
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Dark Noiz Thank you for the lovely review and so happy you enjoyed your roast. The pictures you have loaded up look great as well, thank you Hope you have a great week

Google · 3
5 / 5
Wow what can I say, we had the most amazing Sunday roast. Huge portions, fantastic value and most importantly, everything was utterly delicious. The new owners have done an incredible job on the pub, it’s so cosy and the beer garden has to be one of the nicest in Bristol. Great food, great pints and great people. Can’t wait to come back!
Price per person
£10–20
Recommended dishes
Sunday Roast
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Holly What a lovely review thank you. glad you enjoyed your visit and hopefully see you again soon and the garden will be even better. Have a great week

More reviews+12
Google · 4
5 / 5
I came here for a roast with a group of friends. We had amazing service, lovely food, and all the trimmings included for such a reasonable price. Would really recommend!
Wait time
No wait
Group size
5-8 people
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Price per person
£10–20
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Mia Thank you for a lovely review and we are so happy you enjoyed your roast Hope you have a great week

Google · 5
5 / 5
Great atmosphere in a traditional pub! Love the decor, the staff are super friendly and the roast was delicious. The belly pork just melted in your mouth. A great selection of different vegetables. With cauliflower & broccoli cheese and a large extra jug of gravy coming as standard. High recommend 👌🏻👏🏻
Price per person
£10–20
Recommended dishes
Sunday Roast, Pork Belly Roast
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Sarah Thank you for a lovely review and happy that you enjoyed your roast Hope you have a great week

Google · 6
5 / 5
Lovely pub with very nice food and atmosphere. The inner garden is gorgeous.
Price per person
£10–20
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Alberto Thank you for a lovely review and glad you enjoyed the garden. Have a great weekend

Google · 7
5 / 5
One of the friendliest pubs I've ever been to, and possibly the best roast in Bristol.
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Hannah Wow possibly the best roast in bristol, we cant ask for any better feedback . Hope you have a great week

Google · 8
5 / 5
Amazing place for sunday roasts. One of the cheapest and best for sunday lunch
Wait time
No wait
Group size
3-4 people
Noise level
Moderate noise
Kid-friendliness
Very friendly towards kids and all sort of noise. Very safe environment
Price per person
£10–20
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Yves Thank you for taking the time out to give us a review and glad you enjoyed your sunday roast. Have a great week

Google · 9
5 / 5
Great selection of beers, had new Bristol brewery duvet vous, the front catches the sun if the weather is good, if you're in your 20s and 30s you probably want to go to the massive multi level beer garden at the back and hang out in the shade, who needs vitamin d at that age😎
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Andy Thanks for taking the time out to give us a review and hope you have a great week

Google · 10
5 / 5
Love the dog friendly atmosphere, great background music without overpowering. Reminds me of the brown cafe at home, The Netherlands. Service super. Didn’t have food but would be happy to try next time 🌷🌷
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Mariette Thank you for the lovely review and we do love having dogs come in. Small or big they are all welcome . Hope you have a nice weekend

Google · 11
5 / 5
Unbelievably good vibes from this pub. The vegetarian roast is immaculate, generous and great value. The staff are so nice. The garden is a suntrap with great seating options and a lovely oasis atmosphere. Perfect Sunday hang.
Price per person
£20–30
Recommended dishes
Sunday Roast
Wheelchair accessibility
Not great. Garden has steep steps and hallways to toilets are narrow. You will be able to get to the bar but that's about it.
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Thank you for a lovely review and we are glad you enjoyed the roast. Sounded like you had a great sunday. Hope you have a great week

Google · 12
5 / 5
Fantastic pub in a nondescript location. There’s more than meets the eye from the outside. Inside, it’s cosy and there’s a fantastic beer garden out back. They serve amazing homemade sausage rolls and all the beers are small breweries.
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Benjamin Thank you for the review and glad you enjoyed your visit and the sausage roll. Hope you have a great week

Google · 13
5 / 5
Lovely pub! The food is amazing, special highlight being the Sunday roast. The pub garden is probably the best in Bristol and the whole team are such a credit to the pub, very friendly and happy to help! Always a good visit!
Wait time
No wait
Reservation
Reservations not required
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating, Counter seating
Price per person
£10–20
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Charlotte Thank you for taking the time out to give us such a lovely review and we have passed this on to all the staff who are chuffed. Have a great weekend

Google · 14
5 / 5
08/05/25 Had an amazing experience, happy hour before 7pm (Monday to Friday) is lovely. Beer garden is exceptional, amazing atmosphere and student friendly. Staff were divine and I definitely recommend a visit
Owner response

Hi Aaliyah Thank you for such a lovely review and glad you enjoyed your visit. hope you are having a great weekend

Google · 15
5 / 5
Best Sunday roast I’ve had in a long time. Lovely beer garden with sun shining on Easter Sunday. The service was faultless, the atmosphere great with good music and the food was incredible. Even the dog got a free roast. We can’t wait to return.
Price per person
£20–30
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Owner response

Hi Claire Thank you for the lovely review and glad you enjoyed your roast. Also great that you dog enjoyed his roast as well.Hope you had a great rest of your easter weekend

Opening hours

Monday
16:00–23:00
Tuesday
16:00–23:00
Wednesday
16:00–23:00
Thursday
16:00–23:00
Friday
12:00–0:00
Saturday
12:00–0:00
Sunday
12:00–23:00

Find us

Bristol

38 Jacob's Wells Rd, Bristol BS8 1DR, United Kingdom
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Questions & answers

1
01Do they have a function room/any private hire?
Yes

Location details

street
38 Jacob's Wells Rd
postalCode
BS8 1DR
plusCode
F93R+83 Bristol, United Kingdom