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The Dark Horse Pub

172 Church Road, Bristol, GB

6.8 guest rating· 285 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Boutique Hotel in Bristol

Luxurious Amenities : The Dark Horse offers non-smoking rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and cozy seating areas.

Convenient Location : Situated just a stone's throw away from Cabot Circus and Bristol Temple Meads Station, exploring the vibrant city is a breeze.

Relaxing Outdoor Space : Unwind on the terrace or patio, perfect for enjoying a drink from the on-site bar after a day of sightseeing.

Experience the best of Bristol at The Dark Horse. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Rooms & rates

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City Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 2 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with digital channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Lever door handles</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking, pet friendly</p>

Deluxe Double Room with Shower

Sleeps 2 · 9 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a terrace and a private bathroom are provided in this double room. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Room

Sleeps 2 · 11 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a terrace and a private bathroom are provided in this double room. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Room

Sleeps 2 · 11 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a terrace and a private bathroom are featured in this double room. The unit offers 1 bed.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Designated smoking area
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  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key access
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Location

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172 Church Road, Bristol, GB

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say6.8285 reviews

+ Good location+ Friendly staff+ Cozy atmosphere− Cleanliness issues− WiFi problems− Small room size
Cleanliness5.4
Service7.8
Location8.4
Room Quality6.3
Amenities5.9
Value for Money6.8

Room above a pub. Nothing fancy but fine for a night

7.0

Nice place pictures are a bit old of the property and rooms.

− Room was ok could do with a bit of a freshen up. Bed was comfortable and the shower worked!

Matt · GB · 2026-07-22

Guest review

6.0

− No WiFi available Some fittings in poor repair. A lot of street noise

Alison · GB · 2026-06-21

Guest review

8.0

I FOUND WHEN I ARRIVED A TYPICAL ENGLISH B&B, PLEASANT STAY - MANY AND VARIOUS PUBS AND PLACES WHERE TO EAT AND TO DRINK IN THE SURROUNDING AREA - I WAS HAPPY - GOOD JOURNEY!

Tullio · IT · 2026-06-12

A comfy affordable place to stay..

8.0

Very friendly host. Easy to get to. The bed was comfy and it had plenty of tea and coffee in the room. The shower was very nice and there was plenty of room in the shower.

− There's not much I didn't like.

Amos · GB · 2026-05-20

Great base with a lively atmos -

8.0

Great location - good to be in walking distance - nice pub - good welcome - room was clean , had all we needed

− It wasn’t that we didn’t like it - we were told in advance where a in a pub a bit noisy in the room - but as they were transparent and it was in a lovely pub that was of no issue - felt safe and secure

Amanda · GB · 2026-05-10

Good to know

Please note the property has rooms above a busy pub that hosts music, especially on weekends. Some rooms may be affected by noise.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Parking

No parking available.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

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›Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.