Best Western Bristol North The Gables Hotel

This was our third visit within 4 months. On every occasion the food has been excellent, the choice of menu varied, the staff both friendly and efficient. We will definitely return, it was just a shame that one item of our choice was unavailable on the night but second choice was still delicious! less

We visited the restaurant at this hotel yesterday and were very pleasantly surprised. We had a deal for meals and wine and were a little concerned by some of the reviews which were somewhat negative, but we had an excellent meal. We also thought the choice of maon courses was very good indeed, nice range of options to suit all tastes. It was also nice to have vegetables selected to complement the meal rather than having the same vegetables accompanying all dishes. Everything was very well cooked and served piping hot (a particular bugbear of mine - I do like hot food to be served hot, not lukewarm!). Whoever devised the menu and prepared the dishes should be congatulated. I do not often eat dessert as I am usually disappointed, but the ginger sponge was excellent with nice pieces of ginger. The addition of ginger ice cream, again with ginger pieces was really the icing on the cake for me. Service was also very good. Just such a shame that the restaurant did not have more customers, I think they were all hotel guests apart from us, they deserve more guests to the restaurant in its own right, we will definitely return. less

The service here was absolutely fantastic. The younger gentleman that waited on our table was great - could not fault him in anyway and left a deserving tip. Food was also great. Only tiny negatives I can give was that my venison was slightly over done and that despite being very rich, the torte portion could have been slightly larger (this is only my opinion though). I also think the place could do with a little bit of a freshening up. I would recommend this place to friends and family. Very nearly 5*. less

Our first visit, for lunch, on a Saturday. Although this is primarily a restaurant for hotel residents, we decided to give it a go as it’s local. The ambiance and decor are very much of the budget hotel type, but the young chap who served us was very friendly and efficient, even though they were attending to a large party at the same time. The prawn cocktail starter was perfectly acceptable, but lacked any bread as is customary with this dish. The Gourmet burger main course was a monster. Large brioche bun, thick beef burger topped with a slice of bacon and grilled cheese, pickles, side salad, home made coleslaw and skinny fries. Neither of us could eat it all - and I have a big appetite - so you didn’t feel short changed. A couple of nice touches - I asked if they had any barbecue sauce and a pot of it was provided within minutes. Also my red wine was a lovely temperature (room temperature if not warmer). It’s a real bug bear of mine when it’s served cold. For a budget chain hotel on a Saturday lunchtime this was a very good effort. less

Well just returned from our one night stay at this hotel such a pity that yet again we were let down by this group of hotels this was a goodwill gesture arranged by the last hotel break we had in there sister hotel in litchfield where we had a bad exsperiance regarding our car getting damaged and room problems , well we were promised an upgrade which I paid for and I was given a bed which was falling apart interconnected doors to the next room so all we headed half the night was loud talking television blasting etc decor was dated and carpet behind bed thick with dust won’t ever be going back breakfast was cold and dining room walls dirty and chairs chipped and stained if I’d had to pay what they were asking for the room I’d have wanted my money back couldn’t be bothered to complain as where does it get you ! Don’t use this hotel if you want a good nights rest in a clean environment as it won’t be here less