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Merchants Arms, Bristol (Merchant Arms)

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Opens Mon at 4:00pm
Operator: Independent
5 Merchants Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4PZ (View on Google Map)
(0117) 927 3709
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A traditional free of tie community pub close to the western end of Bristol Harbour. Two small rooms are furnished with dark wood seating, with a real fire in the front room and a television in each for showing occasional sports. Four cask ales are generally available, from a range of local and regional breweries, usually including a dark beer. There is a collection of board games in the back room, and the pub hosts occasional poetry and/or music events. Bar snacks include home-made rolls, pork pies and pasties and there is a 'Thirsty Thursday' price promotion. There is a small free car park 50 metres behind the pub and nearby bus stops serve a number of routes.

Historic Interest

Licensed since 1832.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
15/03/2025
Last surveyed
22/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mike Wilkins
Pub ID
AVN/208
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Cheddar Ales - Gorge Best TasteMatch Prediction

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Cheddar Ales - Gorge Best
Cheddar Ales - Gorge Best Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 11 times.
Cheddar Ales - Gorge Best
Cheddar Ales - Gorge Best

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. at Merchants Arms, Bristol.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Cheddar Ales - Potholer TasteMatch Prediction

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Cheddar Ales - Potholer
Cheddar Ales - Potholer Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted 16 times.
Cheddar Ales - Potholer
Cheddar Ales - Potholer

Spotted 16 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Merchants Arms, Bristol.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Otter - Head TasteMatch Prediction

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Otter Head Pump Clip-1
Otter - Head Premium Bitter • 5.8% Spotted 6 times.
Otter Head Pump Clip-1
Otter - Head

Spotted 6 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Merchants Arms, Bristol.

ABV 5.8%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Twisted Oak - Fallen Tree TasteMatch Prediction

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Twisted Oak - Fallen Tree
Twisted Oak - Fallen Tree Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 7 times.
Twisted Oak - Fallen Tree
Twisted Oak - Fallen Tree

Spotted 7 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Merchants Arms, Bristol.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Ashley Down (varies) , Cheddar Ales (varies) , Nuttycombe (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Stout , Barley Wine

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT
Live Music Live Music
occasional
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Small municipal free car park 50 yards behind the pub
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
X1, X3, X6, X1A, 902 (Park and Ride), 71, 505, X4, X8, X9, 41

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