Ye Olde Flower Pot

Kingswood isn’t my favourite hangout, but Ye Olde Flowerpot is a decent enough boozer. It’s small and quiet (which is more than can be said of many of the bars in this neck of the woods) and has a bit of a local ‘yokel’ feel/​clientele — but hey, you get what you pay for and this place is less than two quid for selected pints. Oh yeah.
With seating under a terrace out front and a mini beer garden out back there’s no lack of seats/​smoking areas if that’s your thing. I think I will venture back to check out the quiz night, further evidence of its proper ‘pub’ credentials.

Tucked away half-​a-​mile down the High Street from Kingswood town centre, this cosy pub provides a welcome alternative to the crowded, noisier (and sometimes rowdier!) pubs to be found up there.
Speed of service was passable — got my first drink promptly but for my second the barman was having a mare finding glasses and for a short period was then the only one serving both ends of the bar. However, that was probably a one-​off, and both he and his barmaid were very friendly and welcoming. I was there on a Friday evening, but the clientele are civil enough; pretty much local working class, but no boneheads or intimidating glances etc.
The layout inside is fairly compact, which some may find a little too close and restrictive for their liking. However, outdoor seating is provided at the front, as well as a roofed outdoor area with benches at the back. There’s also a small beer garden further behind that. A weekly quiz night adds to the laid-​back ambience.
All in all, this is a good pub if you want a quiet drink and a chat in a relaxed setting! 7 out of 10