The Mothers' Ruin
WHERE
Bristol
What it’s like
A bar with a gig calendar and a food menu, more a grown-up night out than a kids' venue.
This one's a live music bar, and it reads that way from the site: gigs, a bar, a food and drinks menu. There's nothing in what they list about kids' activities or an age range, so it's not somewhere with a soft play corner or a play area to point your children at.
It's billed as a dive bar too, which tells you the vibe more than anything. That's fine for a gig with mates, less obviously the spot for a family afternoon, and worth bearing in mind before you plan a day out here with the kids in tow.
They do food and drinks at the bar, so if you did end up there you wouldn't go hungry, but there's no detail on a kids' menu or anything aimed at younger visitors. Booking looks to be available for events, which suggests gigs are the main reason people turn up.
Given what's actually listed, this reads far more like a night out venue than a family day out. If you're after live music and don't have children with you, it might do the job nicely.
Need to know
- Food
- Bar with food and drinks menu
- It's a live music bar first, not a family attraction
- Described by the venue itself as a dive bar
- Food and drinks are available at the bar
Plan your visit
Is this a good spot for kids?
Nothing in what they list points to it. It's described as a dive bar with a gig calendar, not a family venue.
Can we get food there?
There's a bar with a food and drinks menu, but no detail on anything specifically for children.
Do we need to book ahead?
There's a booking option listed, which fits with it being a live music venue where gigs need tickets.
What's the vibe like?
They call it a dive bar themselves, so expect a proper gig bar feel rather than anything polished.
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