The Sidings

You'll find yourself in a proper slice of Bristol transport history when you push through The Sidings' doors. This place occupies a converted Victorian railway building right by Temple Gate, and it leans into that heritage without being twee about it — exposed brick, railway memorabilia, and a real sense of character that doesn't feel forced. The bar's got a solid selection of local and British ales, and the food's the kind of thing you actually want to eat: pies, loaded sandwiches, the sort of pub grub that pairs well with a pint. It's the sort of place where you'll spot regulars nursing their drinks alongside curious visitors exploring Redcliffe's quieter corners.