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The Hobgoblin

4 out of 5 stars

Quantity and quality are both exceptional at this beer, burger and barbecue joint. Burgers come in a range of sizes – take the Kraken challenge if you dare

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Time Out says

The Hobgoblin is an unassuming little boozer about a quarter of the way up Gloucester Road. From the outside, it looks like any old watering hole – but don’t be fooled: these guys are cooking up obscenely large portions of some of the best ‘dude food’ in the South West.

Menu changes are fairly common, but the staples are what this place has become known for – stacked burgers, dirty fries, crunchy wings and a little Tex Mex to boot. From the Naked Burger (a modest £6.95) to the more than ample Triple Bypass (£16.95), the burgers are scaled to suit both your wallet and appetite, and are sandwiched in sourdough buns and flanked by either ’slaw or seasoned fries. Meanwhile, the Dirty, Dirty Fries (£9 per portion) contain enough potato, cheese, coriander mayo and pulled pork to nourish a five-a-side team.

And their pièce de résistance? The Kraken – a Triple Bypass burger, a portion of Dirty, Dirty Fries, 12 very hot hot wings, as well as ’slaw, pickles and sauces, all for £25. You must sign a disclaimer, and if you eat it in an hour you win a T-shirt, get your picture on the wall, and earn the admiration of all in the pub. Volume is definitely king here, but it’s all top quality, and will have you coming back to try to topple this beast again and again.

Details

Address
69-71 Gloucester Road
Bristol
BS7 8AS
Opening hours:
Daily noon-11pm (till 10.30pm on Sun)
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