The Air Balloon — Pub Restaurant in Bristol

You can find The Air Balloon on Gloucester Road North in Filton, just outside the city. It’s a busy spot for casual meals and evening drinks, with multiple sports screens showing live games all day. Locals come here for grilled steaks served hot on sizzling skillets, a staple of the menu. Weekends bring crowds looking to eat, watch sport, or catch up with friends over cocktails.

The Air Balloon opened in 1922 as a public house on Gloucester Road North, Filton, Bristol. It’s never been listed and still holds its original pub layout. Over time it evolved into a casual dining spot focused on grilled food and live sports. Inside you’ll find wooden tables, classic bar seating, and several TVs showing ongoing matches, no frills, just straightforward pub energy.

The Air Balloon is open all day, from lunch to late-night drinks, and works as a regular stop for people who want quick food with real energy. You can grab steaks served hot on skillets, enjoy shots or cocktails, and watch sports across multiple screens. Weekends see bigger crowds, especially Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons when locals gather over meals.