The Bowling Green

out of 482 reviews

Why is The Bowling Green good for fans?

Located just 0.1 miles from St James Park, The Bowling Green is a popular pre-match spot for both home and away supporters. The pub offers a welcoming atmosphere, a selection of real ales, and hosts a quiz night every Sunday at 7 p.m. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Beer List

Glastonbury - Hedge MonkeyQuantock - Wills NeckDartmoor - Dragon's BreathRobinsons - Trooper

Shows Live Football

Unknown

Serves Food

Yes

Home or Away?

Mixed

Recent Reviews

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flat track★★★★★
3 years ago
We had a lot of fun going to this pub! They have a good selection of beers and they even have a decent selection of food. Nigel, the barkeep was a lot of fun! He tries to razz you on the way in and then he tells you a few jokes before he gives you delicious beer! We got to meet the most famous patrons of the bar. One was a black lab named Starla and the other was a wiener dog named Dottie. Both exceptional patrons. You would be remiss if you did not stop in for, at least a cold one. I would recommend to order some food, beverage and then settle in for a fun card game or some excellent conversation!! We will return to see Nigel and his wonderful staff again!!
Peter Butler
2 months ago
Came here for a drink one evening. Lovely day, gorgeous weather. Member of staff booted everyone out of the top garden with no reason. We lost our table. I thought it was weird Especially as they promote their Beer garden in the front of the building.. doubt I’ll come back here - 1 star for disappointment. Didn’t eat the food
Tim Parsons★★★★★
5 years ago
Visited on a Sunday night with live music from local groups who were very good. Excellent range of real ales. Friendly staff and landlord.
Nathan Rees
4 months ago
Awful service. Walked in with 8 of my friends. Got refused service because we were a group of 20+ year olds. Said it was illegal for us to go in. Horrible staff, never going back back.
Cian Lamoon
a year ago
0 stars. Thought it was a nice pub but my friend just went in prior to myself and his friend arriving whereby a member of staff behind the bar asked him directly "you're not just using the toilet are you?" my friend, who has frequented the pub for many years responded by saying "don't talk me me like that" and proceeded to use the toilet. As he was using the toilet the said member of staff pulled him away from the urinal AS HE WAS USING IT. We were hoping to use the garden and enjoy a beer in the sun but was clearly met with hostility so did not feel we could go back in. Due to this I won't be heading back any time soon. Such as shame as prior to this I thought it was a nice place to socialise.
Marc T★★★★★
a year ago
Haven't eaten here but had plenty to drink. Staff are always very friendly as are the other patrons. Dogs are welcome. The beer garden is tiered and nice on a hot day.
Joel Morter★★★★
a year ago
Great pub with a good atmosphere. Good selection of lager, ale and cider on tap. However, it was quite hot and stuffy inside. If I were to really nit pick the table I sat at was low, I couldn't sit comfortably. Had a pint of cherry cider, which was great and would highly recommend. Definitely worth a visit.
Titan Rogers
a year ago
0 stars for this place. Was just about to have a drink with a couple of mates in there and as my mate who is literally a disable person, went ahead to use the toilet as I was finding my wallet in the car. He was followed into the toilet and asked "I hope you're not just using the toilet". Whilst having his genital in his hand, the member of staff (or owner) proceeded to grab my friend and pull him out of the toilet and pushed him out of the door. I am sure there is a law somewhere that they cannot do this. We've been going there on and off for around 10 years plus. Not the first incident. I don't think we'll be going back there at all. They just don't know how to smile. Just go Henrys instead. Don't waste money on their overpriced drinks