The Good Intent

 

Another of the Georges Brewery red brick pubs. The next nearest to this is the former Happy Landings at Hengrove (now closed)

Years ago, I was told by an old chap nearby that the Good Intent was built in the 1930s in a matter of some 12 weeks. The former skittle alley is now the kitchen, with what was the skittle diamond being the on the floor of the bottle store.

For many years, the Moore family ran the Pub, with the son, Maurice, running the place after his mother and father. Following this, the London Comedian, Mike Reid, was involved in the management of the G.I. as it is known locally. With a large lounge bar/restaurant, this was the only pub in the area that offered proper "sit-down" dining.

It's had a major refurbishment and was closed for several weeks in March/April 2010. The place re-opened in the middle of May and appears to be "on the up" with food, music and other events  There's also a Facebook page showing coming events etc. They also have a website with more information.

Being the only Pub in Broomhill, the nearest competition is in Brislington Village or Sandy Park Road.