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GRAK, Bristol (Gloucester Road Ale House & Kitchen)

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Cask Ale
Opens at 3:00pm
Operator: Independent
99 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8AT (View on Google Map)
(0117) 911 1740
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Reopened in May 2025 after an extended period of closure. Self-described as a stubbornly independent real pub, proudly only pouring locally sourced beers, ciders, spirits and soft drinks. Pie & mash served all day. Live music monthly on Thursdays. Two changing beers from Hop Union are served, as well as a guest from another local brewery, often Bristol Beer Factory.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Foresters Arms; Gloucester Road Ale House
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
AVN/131
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hop Union - Maiden Voyage TasteMatch Prediction

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Hop Union - Maiden Voyage
Hop Union - Maiden Voyage Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 12 times
Hop Union - Maiden Voyage
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Hop Union - Maiden Voyage

Spotted 12 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at GRAK, Bristol.

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

Hop Union - Moose River TasteMatch Prediction

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Hop Union - Moose River
Hop Union - Moose River Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted 9 times
Hop Union - Moose River
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Hop Union - Moose River

Spotted 9 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at GRAK, Bristol.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bristol Beer Factory (varies) , Hop Union (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
The upstairs area is available for events
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
First: 73, 75, 76, 72, 74, 77; Stagecoach: 71
Nearby Station (550m)
Montpelier

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