In a city with hundreds of pubs, gastropubs are slightly more tricky to come by. While Bristol has its offerings concentrated closer to the city centre, many foodies will have to travel further afield to experience fine food to accompany their pint. But a roadside pub in Downend is hoping to help change that with its rotating menu that keeps its chefs entertained and the customers satisfied.
The Duck & Willow on Downend Road is owned by a former chef who wanted to bring a gastropub into the area. Its landlord, Tom Brownell, took over the former Beauford Hunt and reopened the pub in December 2016, adapting it to have the kitchen as its most vital asset.
“We’re an ever-expanding minority of food-led gastropubs," Tom told BristolLive. "The food never disappoints, everyone is always really over the moon with it.”
