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The Kensington Arms

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Our verdict · A refined, set-menu roast from the highest-end kitchen here, at a price to match.

Go if

You want the most refined roast in Bristol for a date or celebration and are happy to pay set-menu prices for it.

Skip it if

You're after a budget family lunch or want to order a single roast and go — it's a pricier two- or three-course commitment away from the centre.

Plan your visit

The Kensington Arms

WATTB Score

89/ 100

Our research-based editorial assessment.

How we score →

~£32 for two courses / £38 for three

Indicative price at the time of review.

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Tucked into residential Redland, The Kensington Arms is co-owned by chef Josh Eggleton, whose Chew Magna restaurant The Pony & Trap earned a Michelin star, and has previously featured in the national Top 50 Gastropubs list, with menus led by head chef Oscar Davis and sourced from South West suppliers. The Sunday roast runs as a set menu — around £32 for two courses or £38 for three (indicative) — so it is pitched more as a leisurely occasion than a quick pub lunch. It ranks just behind The Ox because, while its kitchen is arguably the most accomplished on this list, the set-menu format and higher spend make it less flexible for families and weaker on value; choose it over The Ox when you want a polished, grown-up meal and are happy to trade the à la carte freedom and lower price for extra finesse.

The good & the bad

Pros

Co-owned by acclaimed chef Josh Eggleton of The Pony & Trap; has featured in the Top 50 Gastropubs
Seasonal, locally sourced cooking with strong service reputation
Relaxed leafy-neighbourhood setting good for a special occasion

Cons

Set-menu format and higher spend make it poor value for a casual lunch
Residential Redland location is a trek from the city centre and books up

How it compares

Pick	WATTB Score	Price	Best for
1.The Ox	89/100	Indicative — roast prices not published online (steakhouse pricing)	overall
2.The Kensington ArmsThis pick	89/100	~£32 for two courses / £38 for three (indicative)	a special occasion
3.The Ostrich	85/100	~£20 pp (indicative)	a waterside setting
4.Hort's Townhouse	83/100	£19.50–£22 (roast mains, indicative)	city-centre convenience
5.The Gloucester Old Spot	82/100	~£18 pp (indicative)	families and value

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Good to know

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Address: 35-37 Stanley Rd, Redland, Bristol BS6 6NP
Nearest station: Redland
Phone: +44 117 944 6444
Price: ~£32 for two courses / £38 for three (indicative)
Pedigree: Co-owned by Josh Eggleton (The Pony & Trap); past Top 50 Gastropubs entry
Format: Set menu, two or three courses
Indicative price: ~£32 (two courses) / £38 (three)
Sourcing: Seasonal South West suppliers
Sunday service: Sunday lunch (check times when booking)