Families relax with drinks from the bar while kids enjoy the playground. Everyone appreciates the friendly service during meals at this welcoming spot.
Located in the heart of Horfield, The Crafty Cow welcomes visitors with its garden and playground where kids can burn off energy. Guests can enjoy tasty meals at the restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, and stay connected with WiFi in the public areas.
Horfield, a neighbourhood in Bristol, is home to The Crafty Cow. Banksy Graffiti Mild Mild West and Banksy's Well Hung Lover are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Mall at Cribbs Causeway and St Nicholas Market. Watershed and Bristol Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. Visit our Bristol travel guide
At The Crafty Cow, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and a bar. Be sure to enjoy children's meals at the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
A computer station, luggage storage and multilingual staff
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Playground
Family friendly
Playground
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No lift
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Smoke-free property
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Property is also known as
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Duke York Inn Bristol
Crafty Cow Inn Bristol
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Crafty Cow pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Crafty Cow?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crafty Cow on 8 Mar 2026 start from €81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Crafty Cow?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Crafty Cow?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Crafty Cow?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Crafty Cow located?
Located in Horfield, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Memorial Stadium and Southmead Hospital. UWE Bristol and Banksy Graffiti Mild Mild West are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
The Crafty Cow Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Perfect location to explore Bristol's Gloucester Road shops and restaurants. Friendly pub with good food options and beer selections. Room was large and bed was comfy. Bathroom is small, but you get use to it.
Kim
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Isaac
10 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room, above a popular pub. Made me feel welcome
We stayed one night during the week. Staff were friendly and helpful and our room was clean with two comfy single beds. Tasty food in the bar downstairs, seems popular with local folks. Plenty of eating tables. An interesting 30 minute walk down the famous trendy Gloucester Road will get you to the centre.
Would stay again. Good evening food and great entertainment.
Staff are decent people.
Heads up, no breakie in the morning.
richard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Gary
17 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms but surprised my room was not en suite, with a private bathroom up the corridor. Excellent staff. Dodgy door for access after 11pm. I was locked out and had to knock on the window. Also no breakfast available. Good beer in the pub itself.
Really friendly at check in and throughout. Free parking a bonus. Room was great for what we needed with good facilities. Loved the fact there was a bar downstairs - very convenient for a nightcap. Not noisy at all. Room very hot (weather was extreme) and only one window to open but there was a fan. Would definitely stay again when in the area,
Nice family pub. It can be a bit noisy during pub open hours but my family were very comfortable and had a great nights sleep. The bar below sells nice selection of beers and the play area kept our daughter busy so we could relax.
Jamie Paul
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
17 May 2025
Highly recommended
Friendly welcome, clean room (most important), comfortable bed (also important), nice view over park, excellent food and good choice of beers. Easy walk to Southmead hospital (saves a taxi fare, which was one of the reasons I chose it). What's not to like?
Everyone very friendly and helpful. Hotel is situated near the hospital which was great as we didn’t have to rush to get there in the morning. Would definitely stay again, beer garden very well thought out.
Elaine
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Luis
2 Oct 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were excellent. The pub is lovely. Accommodation very basic, little bit dated and dirty.
Easy to find and park. No parking charge
Lovely helpful staff, very helpful and pleasant- showed me to my room and explained everything. Very comfortable room
Food in the bar was very good, service fast
Brrakfast not available but aoart from that it's an excellent place ÿo stay. Very near to the hospital which is why I was here
Easy check in process with helpful staff. Room was a good size and relatively well equipped with a good sized bed, 42"TV and an en-suite with a hot shower. The attached pub had a good range of drinks and food.
--> remembering this is 2 star hotel... It included:
--> free overnight parking which is worth a lot in Bristol
--> lovely staff
--> fabulous sized bed
--> really impressed and will certainly return
Perfect accommodation for our needs. Two refurbed doubles were big and good with en suite.
The twin room was small and bathroom not en suite, should be priced a lot cheaper. No facilities for breakfast in the morning although lidl a 4 min drive
Pub was great and staff were lovely and very helpful but the room was not good. Most uncomfortable mattress i have slept on in years and no ensuite bathroom
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
8 Aug 2024
Basic but comfortable.
Basic but comfortable. The twin beds were fine.
The separate bathroom in the twin room was dated and the shower had a lot of black mould, so I decided to go without.
The television remote control was broken.
Otherwise fine.