What to order at The Blaise Inn

Must order
The set lunch, then a walk through the Blaise Castle parkland next door.
Signature dishes
Two-course set lunch
Editor tip
Kitchen closes between lunch and dinner; Sunday food stops at 16:00 sharp, so aim for a 13:00 roast sitting.
CuisineBritish gastropub
Price££
NeighborhoodHenbury
HoursKitchen Wed-Sat 12:00-16:00, 18:00-21:00; Sun 12:00-16:00; bar from 17:00 Mon-Tue
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Signature dishes: Two-course set lunch

Must order: The set lunch, then a walk through the Blaise Castle parkland next door.

Tip: Kitchen closes between lunch and dinner; Sunday food stops at 16:00 sharp, so aim for a 13:00 roast sitting.

Location

Address: 260 Henbury Road, Bristol BS10 7QR

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