We agonised for a while whether we should strike out for a decent walk in Leigh Woods (just on the edge of Bristol) given that the weather was looking a bit iffy.
We decided to go for it.
Catching a bus to the area so that we could maximise walking time in the woods was a good ploy and we enjoyed good quality (only slightly muddy) paths as we bimbled around for a couple of hours.
The walk ended with us on a riverside path in South Bristol so, naturally, we headed towards North Street.
The first place we came across was the Bristol Beer Factory tap room which is maturing nicely. We had some cracking seasonal beers (both cask and keg enjoyed) and enjoyed the ambiance. All that was lacking was a wood-burner in my humble...it would have made for the perfect atmosphere.
After a couple of pints we headed down the road a few yards to the Tobacco Factory bar. Given it was 6pm on a Tuesday at the beginning of February it was amazingly full (that's to say not rammed but at least 50 people). Beer was lovely (we had Moor on cask, BBF on cask and LHG on Keg) and we stopped for food which was nice and functional rather than stunning (but there's nothing wrong with that).
All in all, these two places epitomise non-pub drinking experiences and how they should feel.
Both were family friendly without being too overwhelming, staff in both venues very efficient and friendly and, above all, a cracking selection of well kept beers.
Almost makes me wish I lived in Bedminster again.
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