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Shakespeare Tavern, Bristol (Shakespeare)

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68 Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4QD (View on Google Map)
(0117) 929 7695
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Converted from a Georgian town house it is said to have the longest continuous ale licence in Bristol. Situated in Bristol’s historic docks just off the City centre and Queens Square, behind the Arnofini Contemporary Arts Centre this managed pub is less than 20 minutes walk from Temple Meads. Up to seven hand pumps offer two regular plus four or five constantly guests of varying styles from renowned breweries, some local & others from all over the UK. Seasonal beer related events are held hosted by local breweries as well as occasional beer festivals, along with a regular Wednesday night pub quiz at 8pm and Friday night live music every fortnight. A large selection of pub classic meals are on offer. Dogs are welcome, and there are benches at the front on the terrace for watching the world pass you by. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022.

Historic Interest

A Georgian building with many original features.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
26/02/2025
Last surveyed
13/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
AVN/294
Asset of Community Value

Full wood panelling with an old bar fitting and wooden flooring age this pub "a long time ago". Also a back bar room used as a function room so not yet visited. A pub in a fine Georgian building - 1725 by John Strahan. Up steps to the entrance with a small front patio. Rooms front and back, with some surviving old features. In the front is some old panelling and a good staircase; the back room has two good old leaded windows. My feeling was that there has been much tinkering and 'rustication', and I was not convinced much was "original". The listed description is more complete however.

Full wood panelling with an old bar fitting and wooden flooring age this pub "a long time ago". Also a back bar room used as a function room so not yet visited. A pub in a fine Georgian building - 1725 by John Strahan. Up steps to the entrance with a small front patio. Rooms front and back, with some surviving old features. In the front is some old panelling and a good staircase; the back room has two good old leaded windows. My feeling was that there has been much tinkering and 'rustication', and I was not convinced much was "original". The listed description is more complete however.

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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter
Mad Squirrel - LDN Porter

Strong Porter

ABV: 5.1%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

George's - Snake Oil Stout (Hopmonster)
George's - Snake Oil Stout (Hopmonster)

Strong Stout

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Brentwood - Walrus of Love
Brentwood - Walrus of Love

Session Stout

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: Yes

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Changing

often including a dark ale

Changing beers typically include: Bristol Beer Factory (varies) , Tatton (varies) , Wantsum (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Every two weeks on a Friday
Garden Garden
outdoor terrace area at the front
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 9pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On a lead
Events Events
quiz on Wednesdays
Function Room Function Room
upstairs
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
(All city centre routes)
Closest station (1150m)
Bedminster

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