Avon Gorge By Hotel Du Vin

“A Real Gem”

This hotel used to be almost my second home for a number of years. Before acquisition by the Hotel du Vin group it was getting very tired. However it has now been transformed into a stylish hotel whilst retaining its historic charecter. Its location is also second to none overlooking the Avon Gorg… more

This hotel used to be almost my second home for a number of years. Before acquisition by the Hotel du Vin group it was getting very tired. However it has now been transformed into a stylish hotel whilst retaining its historic charecter. Its location is also second to none overlooking the Avon Gorge and Bridge in the heart of Clifton. In addition the management are clearly passionate and professional. Looking forward to returning to stay over Christmas.

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“The best view in Bristol bar none”

Our 2nd visit here and once again a most enjoyable stay in a fabulous location. Stayed 2 nights B & B (inc 3 course dinner on one night). Unlike last year, the evening meal was cooked absolutely fine (slight mix up with initial meal order, but quickly & politely rectified). As we’re literally … more

Our 2nd visit here and once again a most enjoyable stay in a fabulous location. Stayed 2 nights B & B (inc 3 course dinner on one night). Unlike last year, the evening meal was cooked absolutely fine (slight mix up with initial meal order, but quickly & politely rectified). As we’re literally out and about exploring the entire days, we booked a Cosy room (again), but TBH room 417 seemed even more confined, (more of a shoebox in need of a shoe horn to squeeze in). Alas some bathroom fittings and room service issues let it down a bit too (never mind). Incorrect tallying by whoever, led to my final bill needing downward correction upon checkout. Dealt with satisfactorily but still leaves one feeling a bit awkward with other checking out guests waiting behind me. Overall a good stay in this wonderfully located hotel. So still a solid recommendation. Do visit .

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“Underwhelming”

Extremely disappointing experience . The dining room was virtually empty with a few tables occupied out on the terrace. Polite service but not particularly efficient and several choices that we might have opted for were unavailable ,even olives ! No gluten free bread ,even. This is a top end spot … more

Extremely disappointing experience . The dining room was virtually empty with a few tables occupied out on the terrace. Polite service but not particularly efficient and several choices that we might have opted for were unavailable ,even olives ! No gluten free bread ,even. This is a top end spot in a prime city and yet menu choices unavailable. Unacceptable. Our guest ordered sea bass and requested it be filleted. Not possible due to possible cross contamination in the kitchen! How very strange. So I did it at the table but wasn’t offered a separate knife once I had filled the fish. Itwas quite a small fish ,acceptable but somewhat dry. My steak was tasty but extremely expensive for what it was. Sadly noted that there were two tables out on the terrace still uncleared during the whole of our time there. Certainly enough staff but they weren’t aware of our table in that our water was never topped up… poor service and monitoring of tables. Improvement needed there. I wonder what it’s like when the place is busy.? It’s an amazing venue, with fabulous views across the gorge and Brunel’s bridge. I found it very odd that the bill came with both food service and drinks service charged and yet a place for a gratuity as well. Never come across this before. We won’t be back. Expensive but poor value.

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