Highbury Vaults
Highbury Vaults
4.5
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Everyone's favourite local, iconic, traditional ale house dating back to 1800's. Superb real ale, beautiful courtyard garden and fantastic model railway!!
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles139 reviews
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Eileen G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Friends
This pub is the greatest: atmosphere, staff, drinks. Here is where medievalists meet after their seminar every Thursday.
Written 27 October 2023
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Hi Eileen. Thanks so much for your lovely review - it made our day!! We are delighted you love the Highbury and we really appreciate your group coming to visit often. Thank you again. Best wishes Team Highbury
Written 31 October 2023
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El Mangosta
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
A lovely, proper pub with a good selection of ales. The garden looks very pleasant although it was raining when we visited so we stayed in the cosy back room almost hypnotised by the little model steam train that runs back and forth between different rooms in the pub. Looking forward to visiting again.
Written 9 October 2023
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Hi El Mangosta Thank you very much for leaving a lovely review of the Highbury - it is much appreciated. We are thrilled you loved the pub and enjoyed the model train, it's great fun isn't it? We really hope you come and visit us again. Many many thanks. Best wishes Team Highbury
Written 11 October 2023
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Alan H
8 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Solo
Great pub near the centre of bristol. Full of character. Great ales. Can get overrun with students !
Written 3 August 2023
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Hi Alan Thanks so much for leaving a great review of the Highbury. We are delighted you love the character of the place and enjoy our selection of real ale. Hope we can welcome you back again very soon. Thank you again - it really is appreciated. Best wishes Team Highbury
Written 4 August 2023
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Journeys
Wales, UK40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
Could not fault this dinner. Beef was superb. So tender, tasty and thick slices which you don’t get in many places. Generous portions and good variety of vegetables with good seasonings. Gravy and Yorkshire puds were homemade and faultless. The Yorkshire pudding was super doughy and fluffy, full of flavour and the gravy was spot on. Roast potatoes were perfect. The cauliflower cheese and paprika was different and had a lovely taste to it.

This is the perfect place for Sunday lunch. Can’t wait to come back as soon as possible 😁. Do not miss if you come to Bristol.
Written 19 March 2023
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Good morning Wow!!! What a fantastic review of the Highbury - thank you so much. Your wonderful comments about our Mother's Day roast really has made the team so happy. We are over the moon you had a lovely experience here and we can't wait to welcome you back again very soon. Have a great week and thank you again. Best wishes Team Highbury
Written 20 March 2023
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Clio47
Bristol, UK142 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
Always a great pleasure. A friendly, welcoming, cosy place with lots of character and charm. A fun place to convene after a serious seminar.
Written 10 March 2023
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Hi Clio Wow what a lovely review. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us some thoughtful comments - it has really made our day. We are thrilled you had a great time here and can't wait to welcome you back. Thanks again Best wishes Team Highbury
Written 10 March 2023
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Will H
1 contribution
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Friends
Food quality was excellent but the portion size was not what we were used to at the Highbury vaults. I’m guessing that what was down to the two large groups that had been served just before us, the bar staff informed us there might be a wait. Shame as the guy serving us told us to be ready for big portions, underwhelming. Left with my stomach still rumbling.
Written 19 December 2022
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Hi Will Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review about your experience with us for our Sunday roast. We are really pleased you enjoyed your meal but disappointed we didn't meet your expecations of portion size. We are so sorry that you left hungry as this is certainly not our intention - we want all our customers to enjoy every aspect of their visit. We will speak to our chef about this mistake to make sure this never happens again. Please accept our sincere apologies and we hope you will give us another visit. Wishing you a very happy Christmas and New Year. Team Highbury
Written 19 December 2022
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DJfromBristol
Bristol, UK25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
I cannot add much to my previous review except to say I was right last time that this is still a proper pub but with excellent food, good service and drinks. A convivial way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Written 10 November 2022
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Hello DJfromBristol Thank you so much for another marvellous review, it really means a lot to us. We are thrilled you enjoyed your Highbury Sunday experience and we will pass your kind comments onto the team who will be over the moon! We can’t wait to welcome you back. Have a great weekend. Best wishes Team Highbury
Written 11 November 2022
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Briskat
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Fantastic Sunday Roast here yesterday. Best beef I've ever had in a pub. Veggies were tasty and you get a decent amount of gravy. Friendly staff and lovely little pub. Will be back.
Written 7 November 2022
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Hi there Thank you so much for leaving us a brilliant 5 star review. We are over the moon that you loved your Sunday roast and found our team to be friendly. We can't wait to welcome you back very soon. Thank you again. Very best wishes Team Highbury
Written 9 November 2022
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DJfromBristol
Bristol, UK25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
A proper pub which is not a restaurant but still has decent food and wine as well as good beer is not so easy to find these days. But at the Highbury Vaults you do find it. We enjoyed a pleasant Sunday lunch in a peaceful relaxing atmosphere. Delicious roast chicken and beef with nicely cooked veg and a couple of pints / glasses of wine. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Written 2 May 2022
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Hi DJfromBristol Thank you so much for leaving the Highbury a lovely review. We are really pleased you had a great experience here and enjoyed a Sunday roast. We can’t wait to see you again. Many thanks Best wishes Team Highbury
Written 9 May 2022
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Sandra O
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Family
I love their roast and they are all super friendly. They also have a lovely garden. For sure I'll come back again.
Written 26 April 2022
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Hi Sandra Thanks so much for the brilliant 5 star review with some lovely comments. We are really pleased you love our Sunday roasts and you found our team to be very friendly. We really hope we can welcome you back to the Highbury very soon and let's hope we get some sunny weather so you can enjoy our beautiful garden. Thanks you many. Best wishes Team Highbury
Written 27 April 2022
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Highbury Vaults is open:
  • Sun - Sun 12:00 - 22:00
  • Mon - Sat 11:00 - 23:00