Enjoy your visit to Bristol with a stay at The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
Parish Wharf Leisure Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Portishead Lake Grounds - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 30 min drive - 18.5 km
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 31 min drive - 19.2 km
Cheddar Gorge - 51 min drive - 52.4 km
Getting around
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 39 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 91 min drive
Avonmouth Station - 9 min drive
St Andrews Road Station - 10 min drive
Portway Park and Ride - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 7 min drive
The Posset Cup (Wetherspoon) - 16 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
SeaRock - 8 min walk
About this property
The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer
Enjoy your visit to Bristol with a stay at The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
On-site parking only available on request
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 11.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer like?
The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer is located a short 12-minute walk from Portishead Lake Grounds.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
The Royal Inn by Chef & Brewer Reviews
9,6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
10
Cleanliness
9,8
Amenities
10
Staff & service
9,8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with great selection, quality, and attentive service from staff like Chris and Jess. (7 reviews)
The restaurant served perfect meals with great selection and attentive staff. (6 reviews)
Parking was convenient with good availability and electric chargers available. (3 reviews)
A great few days spent exploring Portishead, the hotel was perfectly located for this. We found all staff very friendly and helpful, lovely room great hotel will definitely be back!
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2026
Very friendly and helpful staff
Room was bright and clean and great views over the Severn estuary
Highly recommend
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2026
Great location on the headland with easy walking access to the marina; lovely well maintained hotel with very attentive staff. Food very good and we loved having breakfast on the terrace during the hot weather
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2026
Absolutely amazing and great staff xxx
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2026
Excellent stay here. A hidden gem. Very friendly staff.
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
02 April 2026
Lovely hotel and restaurant, Great location and lovely sea view room.
Dinner perfect, would definitely recommend
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
17 February 2026
Room was large and clean all staff were helpful and pleasent.
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
06 March 2026
Quick checking in lovely room evening meal was spot-on Dan in the bar was very helpful
Breakfast was served by Chris also very helpful nice window view I would definitely stay here again.
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
16 April 2026
Amazing stay, beautiful location just by the seaside, easy to find, easy to park. Lovely hardworking staff. Big thank you to the lovely gentleman who served us our breakfast, he was amazing and so attentive. Great selection of food and drying as well, got really lovely dishes.The room was enormous and so well decorated we truly felt our stay was special. Would definitely go again.
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2026
Nice clean room, lovely furnishings and even a chocolate on the bed.
Really nice place and good breakfast other than the coffee server with breakfast coming form pre-made large flask and tasted like instant. Server did get us a ground coffee form the bean machine so all good.
Good location and small wall to the marina bars and shops in portishead.
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
19 April 2026
Beautiful building in a lovely setting, within walking distance of the marina. The team are professional and so friendly. The young people on dinner service were polite and so amiable. Chris at breakfast was particularly wonderful, as was Jess who sent me my lost glasses. They went above and beyond and nothing was too much trouble. I will definitely be staying here again.
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2026
My friend and I met here for a mini break and catch-up on Aug 11th - 13th. I had made the reservation via Hotel.com - big mistake. On arrival Hotel.com had not released the money to the hotel, The Assistant Manager 'Jess' was so helpful, she had been trying to sort this out before our arrival to try and make our Checking in process smooth. Long story short, I had to pay again, which was £30 cheaper than going through Hotel.com.
The Hotel....
Absolutely fault less stay.
Lovely Hotel. Gorgeous food. Plenty of parking.
Special mention to 'Chris' the breakfast guy. So friendly and helpful.
And again thanks to Jess for all her help and keeping us supplied with extra milk for our endless cups of tea in our room.
The Royal Inn are lucky to have you both.
Verified review
6/10 Good
23 April 2026
This was the very best hotel and staff. The room was lovely. Staff were friendly, and they couldn't do enough for you. They would do anything in their power to make your stay a pleasurable experience.
I would strongly recommend the stay, with the Marina literally two minutes away, and the town center a 10 minute walk away.
My only problem was the food. It's not the best, and don't have the breakfast you'll be wasting your money, it has very poor quality ingredients. You'd be better off eating elsewhere.
Would I stay here again? YES. It's an amazing hotel, I just wouldn't eat there.
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
17 April 2026
This is a little hidden Gem!
Cost vs experience was exceptional. You'd think you were staying in a 5* hotel in London with the way the whole collective effort was shown. The staff could not have been more friendly and engaging. The room was unbelievable value for money. Clean, Modern with expressive style and warm. We didn't venture from the venue as we didn't need to. The food was a perfect balance of quality and price. The drinks were, shall we say, enjoyed. Breakfast the next morning also didn't disappoint. We will be coming back.
My only criticism is the staff don't wear name badges so I can't mention all of them here personally!
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2026
Such a gorgeous location for the place, great food and really nice room, totally recommend.
Verified review
10/10 Exceptional
01 September 2026
The surroundings were stunning over looking the Bristol channel - one of the best locations i have stayed at.
The Staff were excellent and the food stunning.
My room we perfect.
I'd come again
Verified review
8/10 Very good
21 April 2026
Lovely visit to ortishead
Verified review
8/10 Very good
24 February 2026
The room is clean, the staff was friendly. Parking is good, there's two electric chargers. The only thing is quite away from amenities. I think the only thing i can complaint about is the smell sewage coming from.the toilet.