The Robin Hood

You'll find this St Michael's Hill stalwart doing exactly what a good local should: serving proper drinks without any pretense. The kind of place where you can settle in for the afternoon and nobody bats an eyelid, whether you're nursing a pint over the papers or catching up with mates over something stronger. What sets it apart from Bristol's flashier drinking spots is its complete lack of trying too hard. The punters are a proper mix – students from the nearby university, long-term Kingsdown residents, and anyone else who appreciates a pub that knows its place in the neighbourhood. It's the sort of spot that makes you remember why Bristol's pub culture runs so deep.