The Ostrich
📍 1.5 miles from Ashton Gate Stadium
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Ostrich is a popular spot for both home and away fans, located approximately a 30-minute walk from Ashton Gate Stadium. It offers a relaxed, social atmosphere with a large riverside beer garden, making it a great place to enjoy a pre-match pint or post-match meal. The venue serves a variety of food options, including seasonal pub classics and street food from its outdoor kitchen. It also boasts a selection of award-winning Butcombe beers and a dedicated rum menu. The pub's welcoming environment and proximity to the stadium make it a convenient choice for football fans attending matches at Ashton Gate.
Recent Fan Reviews
Characterful pub nicely tucked away, accessible by foot along cobbled canalside paths. Enjoying lunch here in Bristol, the 'home' of Butcombe Brewing Co. and their delicious beers. When you find The Ostrich you're greeted with very personable bar staff, a fabulous selection of drinks, housed in clean, tasteful surroundings. The food is great, and the curry sauce that comes with the delicious fish and chips (served with mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce) hits just right. It's a cosy refuge in the winter and cooler months, but (apparently) gets very busy in the summer and sunny days due to its extensive outdoor seating overlooking the Bathurst Basin.
Our book club (Bristol Book Gang) meet on the Top Deck every other week. It's the perfect space for us (20 to 30 people), and the staff are incredibly helpful in setting up and managing the ongoing bookings. The location is spot on too - easily accessible from all over Bristol, and a chance to chat in the sun with a pint after our discussion.
We recently held our wedding party at The Ostrich, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, the team were an absolute dream to work with. We held our wedding party on the stunning terrace overlooking the harbour, and it was nothing short of magical. The setting was absolutely breathtaking — the sunset over the water created the perfect backdrop for our celebration, and the relaxed, nauticle atmosphere made everyone feel instantly at ease. It felt intimate and special while still having plenty of space for our guests to mingle and enjoy the view. Communication with the staff throughout was incredibly easy — they took the time to really listen to our wishes, understand our vision, and made sure every detail was exactly how we imagined it (and better!). They truly went above and beyond in every possible way — from the setup to the service, and everything in between. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and you could genuinely feel how much they cared about making our day special. It wasn’t just professional — it was personal. So many of our guests commented on how perfect the atmosphere was, how friendly the staff were, and how smoothly everything ran. That’s all down to the amazing team. Special thanks to Sophie, Charlie, Kiola and Amelie. It felt like working with friends — relaxed, supportive, and so much fun. We already had a great relationship with this pub, but this experience only deepened our appreciation for what they do. If you're considering a venue for a special celebration, we couldn’t recommend them more. They made our wedding party unforgettable. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We’ll be forever grateful. 💛 — Christopher & Cecile
Popped in for a quick pint on my travels to check the place out so didn't eat on this occasion. Really liked the the place and the large seating area outside that had great views.
Beef roast dinner. Service added to your bill automatically. Beef was tough but tasty. Yorkshire tasted of old cooking oil