The Star and Garter — Restaurant in Bristol

We had an extremely unpleasant experience last Saturday. I was visiting friends in Bristol and after a wonderful dinner we have decided to participate in the charity event in Star and Garter. However it all turned sour when we wanted to get in. The door man was very rude and aggressive towards me for no reason. When I wanted to go in and reached for the door handle he brutally pulled me away from the door and I almost fell on the ground. He also started to yell at me to wait outside. This man had no right to touch me with his finger, yet alone to grab me in such a aggressive manner. I believe the door staff are hired to prevent problems from happening not to cause them. It was an absolutely disgusting incident and we will stay away from this...

I didn't get to finish this review before but yes I enjoyed aspects of the place - very different from the old star, which was fun for different reasons. Two things let it down for me:the bizarre covid rules, which meant we were confined to the drafty and dark outside area. Then the 'vibe killing' music, more suited to the end of a night, not 6pm. The positives- service was quick & polite and food well above average, though paper plates and wooden cutlery is never good when paying proper prices. Having read about the new ownership and refurb of this pub over last couple of years, my visit left me a little...

Very rude on the door. We were in good spirits when we arrived and confronted by a very blunt attitude. Not welcoming at all. Told my girlfriend sister to SIT DOWN in a very aggressive manner when she was just trying to get her daughter to her. Felt more like a prison entry system to be able to gain entry. No wonder so many people chose to sit in the park then in the pub outside. Was about to write this review complaining about aggressive doorstaff and looked up the star and garter pub and turned out the angry guy on the door was the landlord himself! We left without having a meal we booked and opted...