The Milk Thistle

I cannot praise this place highly enough, the Milk Thistle in Bristol is one of the most amazing bars I think I have ever been to. The eclectic decor, which included highlights such as huge moose heads, an old battered piano, aged wooden panelling, chintzy, tasselled lampshades and quirky paintings all added to the special and unique feel of this drinking den. From the outside, you would have no idea what lay behind the large, shiny black doors, the building having characteristics of a high end solicitors office or town hall. A hidden sanctuary where you need to knock on the doors to be let in. Expecting a slightly pretentious air to greet us, we were welcomed warmly and shown the way to the bar where a friendly table service awaited us. The cocktail menu had been pasted into old tattered, vintage books and our table was a big old drum surrounded by art deco easy chairs and an impressive flower arrangement in the grand fireplace alongside. The cocktails were sensational!