This is part of the Dawkins chain of pubs, now supplied by its own brewery. Quiet and pleasant in the late afternoon.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
North Star - Helmsman
4.20
Full-bodied, amber, pale ale with both robust malt and also hop character.
Dawkins - Bristol Best
4.00
Copper-coloured. Malty and fruity with a bitter hop aftertaste.
Brains - Milkwood
4.30
Not Tried
Plain Ales - The Wife's Bitter
3.90
Not Tried
Dawkins - Brassknocker
3.80
Not Tried
Formerly a Matthews Brewery brand.
12 May 2012 (Martin the Mildman)
A familiar face behind the bar, formerly in the Portcullis and Three Tuns.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Dawkins - Milkmaid Mild
2.80
Ruby coloured mild rather lacking in body and nearing the end of its life. My score 14/20 with B for quality.
14 May 2011 (Martin the Mildman)
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Dawkins - Miners Morris Mild
3.80
Dark brown mild with bittersweet malty flavours and little hop rate. Dryish finish. My score 15/20.
15 May 2010 (Martin the Mildman)
A quiet sanctuary in the back streets of Clifton.
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Three Castles - Mad Spring Mild
4.70
Reddish brown strong mild with quite a bitter malt character with some hints of toffee and liquorice. Dryish finish with a touch of hop. My score 15/20.
06 May 2006 (Andrew)
Apparently run by the same people who own the Hillgrove Porter Stores. It was busy and we sat opposite 3 ladies who shop then natter. We nearly sat on their shopping giving them something else to natter about. I liked this pub. It felt lively and the beer list was excellent
Beer
ABV
Score
Notes
Goffs - Tournament
4.00
Mid brown with spring blossum nose. Tasted of caramel with mild peat water and had a sweet bitter finish
Butcombe - Bitter (or Original Beer)
4.00
Not Tried
Goffs - Jouster Ale
4.00
Not Tried
Goffs - Launcelot
4.50
Not Tried
Matthew's - Brassknocker
3.80
Not Tried
Matthew's - 40 Yards
5.00
Not Tried
Tony had this and said it was almost a porter . Lots of chocolate and coffee but too dry and needed less alcohol in it but still excellent
About The Victoria
Summary of Beer Scores
Total
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5
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The pub is found in Bristol, Avon, BS8 2BH.
A pub with the feeling of space due to it's high ceilings. L-shaped with cosy snug feel to it. Lots of shash-red wood panels and malted rye coloured walls. Stained glass behind the bar. Very characterful.
We have visited this pub 5 times, seen 13 different beers and tried 6 of them.