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The Dark Horse
5 Nelson Parade, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4JA
Pub, Bar & Nightclub
Inspected 25 March 2025 (1 year ago)
Bristol
About This Establishment
The Dark Horse is a pub, bar & nightclub located in Bristol. It received a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 ("Good") from the Food Standards Agency. The most recent inspection was 1 year ago. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bristol. Customers rate it 4.4 out of 5 based on 372 reviews.
Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Ratings may have changed since our last import.
Customer Reviews
4.4
372 reviews
Pub
Monday: 4–11:30 pm
Tuesday: 12 pm–12 am
Wednesday: 12 pm–12 am
Thursday: 12 pm–12 am
Friday: 2 pm–12 am
Saturday: 12 pm–12 am
Sunday: 12–10:30 pm
Inspection Scores
Lower scores are better. Each category is scored from 0 (best) to 25 (worst).
Hygiene0
No concerns found
Structural10
Minor improvements suggested
Confidence in Management5
No concerns found
What does a 4-star rating mean?
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