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I had a pint in the tucked away Bristol pub with free pints, skittles and yoga classes

5 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Mark Taylor

The Langton is the only pub in St Anne’s and appeals to a wide range of customersBefore landlord Paul Frost took it over six years ago, you wouldn’t get much more than a pint of lager, a packet of crisps and maybe a pickled egg at The Langton. Fast forward to 2025 and there’s a full food menu, several real ales, a fortnightly quiz night, dartboard in the bar and the old skittles alley is back open.
Keynsham shop closed down for selling illegal vapes and tobacco

6 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Mark Taylor

A shop in Keynsham has been closed down after sniffer dogs found hundreds of illegal vapes and tobacco products. Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Trading Standards team successfully secured a Closure Order for Keynsham Mini Market which was trading at 9 High Street. The premises has been ordered to close for three months under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, following the application for the Closure Order brought by the Trading Standards team.
I ate at the Bristol pizza restaurant with a surprising free attraction for football fans

6 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Mark Taylor

The Neapolitan-style pizzas are the real dealIt’s only four years old but, in many ways, Pizza on the Park feels like it has been there forever. But then there has been a pizzeria on this site, discreetly tucked away just off the top of Park Street, for as long as I can remember. For decades, this was a branch of Pizza Express - one of the first in the national chain in fact - until it closed during the pandemic.
Radiohead star says Bristol gig cancelled because of 'credible threats'

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Mark Taylor

The musician was due to play the venue next monthRadiohead musician Jonny Greenwood has said his forthcoming UK shows, including a gig at Bristol Beacon, have been cancelled because of "credible threats". The guitarist and keyboardist has collaborated with Israeli-born rock musician Dudu Tassa for more than a decade, and the pair were due to perform at Bristol Beacon's Lantern Hall and London's Hackney Church in June, after releasing the record Jarak Qaribak in 2023.
The 'proper' Bristol pub with cheap pints, darts and pool

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Mark Taylor

It has been a part of the community since the 1930sThe first thing I notice when I arrive at The Good Intent is the extraordinary footwear worn by the chap propping up the bar. It’s the first time I’ve seen the words ‘F***’ and ‘Off’ emblazoned on a pair of sliders and I can’t stop looking at them as I sip my pint. The rest of the locals perched on bar stools with their cans of Natch cider aren’t wearing anything quite so unusual or distracting.
'Hidden gem' coffee shop transformed from what was once public toilet

2 weeks ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Mark Taylor

Saltford local, Niamh Shannon, saw an opportunity in a derelict public toilet and transformed it into a thriving cafe. Situated just off the main road, adjacent to the memorial garden and community fruit garden, The Little Coffee Shop first opened its doors in June 2015. Since then, it has become a beloved gathering spot for Saltford residents and visitors alike over the past decade.
'I ate at Laviano's in Keynsham but it didn't get off to the best start'

2 weeks ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Mark Taylor

The family-run Italian restaurant serves a range of favourite dishesThings didn’t get off to the greatest of starts when we arrived at Keynsham restaurant Laviano's. The greeting was friendly enough but we were shown to the most distant table in the huge dining room, the one next to the kitchen swing door and the table with the grey plastic cutlery tray and old tea towels.
I drank in UK's 'hardest-to-reach' pub where most punters arrive by boat

2 weeks ago | somersetlive.co.uk | Mark Taylor

The editor's request was simple - to review the most remote pub in Bristol. Having visited Beeses Riverside Bar on several occasions, I didn't anticipate any issues. However, I still managed to take a wrong turn and lose my way while trying to locate the city's most elusive pint. Nestled next to the river in Brislington, more akin to Broomhill, Beeses was recently ranked among the top five 'most remote pubs' in the UK and one of the hardest to reach.
I tried the 'hidden gem' coffee shop near Bristol that was once a public toilet

3 weeks ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Mark Taylor

The Little Coffee Shop is celebrating its tenth anniversary this summerAs a Saltford resident herself, Niamh Shannon knew exactly what the village was lacking when she bought the derelict local public toilet and turned it into a cafe. Located just off the main road next to the memorial garden and community fruit garden, The Little Coffee Shop opened in June 2015 and it has been the meeting place for Saltford locals and passers-by for the past ten years.
Masterchef star revives Keith Floyd's legacy at legendary South West pub

3 weeks ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Paul Greaves |Mark Taylor

The famous pub has new landlords and a top chef in the kitchenA legendary South West pub - where flamboyant Bristol cooking icon Keith Floyd once reigned supreme - has new owners. The Maltsters Arms near Totnes in Devon is embarking on a new era and wants to rekindle the magic of the Floyd years. Erin Allgrove and Matt Clark opened the doors to customers last week.