This venue replaces the Plume of Feathers in Hotwells nearby. The session is still run by Dave owlands and Mike Edwards of the Gypsie's Kiss Band and is from 8:15 to 11:00 sharp. The restriction of a relatively early finish is because the pub is in the middle of a residential area.
The sessions are lively and of a high standard. Mostly Irish, but other types of folk music are not uncommon. A very appreciative audience.
The pub is best reached on foot from the main Hotwells Road at the foot of Clifton. Immediately opposite the Plume of Feathers there are about 83 steps leading up to Church Lane. Halfway up, you may want to pause to admire the magnificent view over the Harbour and the hills beyond. At the top you enter Church Lane. Walk about 100 yards up Church Lane (14% gradient) and the pub is on your left. You'll probably now feel well in need of refreshment.
There is usually parking in Hotwells Road, but watch out for parking restrictions.
There are still Irish sessions at the Plume of Feathers in Hotwells Road under its new management, but now on alternate Fridays.
The Lion can also be reached by driving up steep narrow residential roads branching from Ambra Vale, a turning off the Hotwells Road a few hundred yards past, and on the same side as, the petrol filling station opposite the Plume of Feathers, as you drive out of Bristol. But parking in those residential roads can be problematic!
The Monday session is no longer at this venue. As from Monday 30 April 2007 it will be at The Grapes, Sion Place, (off Suspension Bridge Road), Clifton, Bristol, and still hosted by The Gypsy's Kiss Band.
Under excellent 'new management' - recommended for food /drink any day of the week -- and the current location of the long established Bristol "Friday session".
The Lion, Clifton, Bristol
This venue replaces the Plume of Feathers in Hotwells nearby. The session is still run by Dave owlands and Mike Edwards of the Gypsie's Kiss Band and is from 8:15 to 11:00 sharp. The restriction of a relatively early finish is because the pub is in the middle of a residential area.
The sessions are lively and of a high standard. Mostly Irish, but other types of folk music are not uncommon. A very appreciative audience.
The pub is best reached on foot from the main Hotwells Road at the foot of Clifton. Immediately opposite the Plume of Feathers there are about 83 steps leading up to Church Lane. Halfway up, you may want to pause to admire the magnificent view over the Harbour and the hills beyond. At the top you enter Church Lane. Walk about 100 yards up Church Lane (14% gradient) and the pub is on your left. You'll probably now feel well in need of refreshment.
There is usually parking in Hotwells Road, but watch out for parking restrictions.
There are still Irish sessions at the Plume of Feathers in Hotwells Road under its new management, but now on alternate Fridays.
# Posted on September 5th 2006 by Trevor Jennings
The Lion
"Dave Rowlands", not "Dave owlands"!
# Posted on September 5th 2006 by Trevor Jennings
The Lion, Clifton, Bristol
The Lion can also be reached by driving up steep narrow residential roads branching from Ambra Vale, a turning off the Hotwells Road a few hundred yards past, and on the same side as, the petrol filling station opposite the Plume of Feathers, as you drive out of Bristol. But parking in those residential roads can be problematic!
# Posted on September 5th 2006 by Trevor Jennings
The Lion, Clifton, Bristol
The Monday session is no longer at this venue. As from Monday 30 April 2007 it will be at The Grapes, Sion Place, (off Suspension Bridge Road), Clifton, Bristol, and still hosted by The Gypsy's Kiss Band.
# Posted on April 27th 2007 by Trevor Jennings
Now the location for '"The Friday Session"
Under excellent 'new management' - recommended for food /drink any day of the week -- and the current location of the long established Bristol "Friday session".
# Posted on February 12th 2009 by Col Arco
The Lion, Clifton, Bristol
The Monday session as from 7 December 2009 has moved from the Grapes to The Three Tuns (see separate entry).
# Posted on December 26th 2009 by Trevor Jennings