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We are situated in Southville, South Bristol, on the junction between South Street and North Street. It is approximately a 20-minute walk from the city centre. We don’t have a car park, but there is street parking available nearby.

Getting to The Spotted Cow

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From M5 and the West

On Brunel Way (dual carriageway), follow signs for the airport (A38 South Westbound). Turn left at the lights after the Mercedes garage onto Ashton Road. After 500m, take the right-hand fork onto North Street. Go straight over the mini-roundabout, and The Spotted Cow is on your right after 100m.

From M32, the City Centre or Temple Meads

Follow signs for the airport (A38 South Westbound). At the Bedminster Bridge Roundabout, take the A370 exit towards M5 South, Coronation Road, with the river on your right-hand side. Pass Asda on your left and take the 2nd left after the traffic lights into Dean Lane. At the end of Dean Lane, take the 2nd left at the mini-roundabout into North Street. Follow North Street for 200m, and The Spotted Cow is on the left.

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Menus

We use fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers to create our regularly changing menus. Please see the sample menus below for an example of what’s on offer:

Opening Hours

Mon 12pm-11pm
Tue - Thur 12pm-12am
Fri & Sat 12pm-1am
Sun 12pm-11pm

Great for social drinks. Sat indoors on a Saturday evening which was set up well for social distancing. There was a good drinks selection, and food quality. Efficient and friendly staff and service.
Trekit
Lovely sunday lunch. Popped in for a roast after shopping in town, lovely experience and food was Delicious! Thinking of going back this weekend :)
Frankie
The Spotted Cow has been one such haunt of mine, and it has been for most of the seven years I’ve lived in Bristol. It’s remained a constant on ever-evolving North Street, seeing neighbouring businesses come and go, and the food and drink offering flourish. It’s actually been there, in the same guise and ownership, for over a decade. Come the summer, the large garden will come into its own, too – locals flock here at the first sign of sun to work on those vitamin D levels. A proper crowd-pleaser.
Jess Carter - Crumbs
Well it's great to get back in the Spotted Cow with their gorgeous Sunday lunch. The pork belly was stunning and the gravy was to die for! Great food, super friendly service and felt very comfortable in these strange times.
Tripadvisor
Great grassy beer garden here which is good for a sunny afternoon. Pub is nice and the staff are always friendly. The food is incredible, have eaten (vegetarian) here twice and both times have been incredibly impressed with the food (risotto and stuffed peppers). Their desserts are also great. Can get busy on a weekend evening so best to go early or book in advance for dinner.
G. Stares
This spacious downtown gastropub oozes unpretentious sophistication, from the candle-lit minimalism of the decor to the chilled Sunday jazz DJ sets. Food is also a big deal here. You'll find classic pub grub brilliantly reinvented with locally sourced and organic ingredients whenever possible.
The Guardian