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Volunteer Tavern, Bristol

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9 New Street, Bristol, BS2 9DX (View on Google Map)
(0117) 955 8498
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Tucked away in a quiet side street very close to Cabot Circus/Broadmead shops and buses, and convenient for Old Market and its buses, this independent free house is over 300 years old and listed.

They brew onsite, in a shipping container adjacent to the pub. Their 4% bitter, Tiptoe's Tipple, is the regular beer alongside two guest ales. There is also a real cider on tap and 12 keg lines. Every draught product is from a local independent producer.

There is a large garden with heaters and covered areas, with benches out front under the dappled shade of overhanging London Plane trees. The garden hosts music, beer and cider festivals regularly.

Monday is quiz night, Open Mic on Wednesday, and Music Bingo/Karaoke on Thursday evenings. Dogs are welcome and the pub dog and two cats that live onsite are friendly with other animals.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
GIBBSCO LIMITED
Pub ID
AVN/333
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
3:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Volly Brew Box - Tiptoe's Tipple TasteMatch Prediction

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Volly Brew Box - Tiptoe's Tipple
Volly Brew Box - Tiptoe's Tipple Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 3 times
Volly Brew Box - Tiptoe's Tipple
Volly Brew Box - Tiptoe's Tipple

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Volunteer Tavern, Bristol.

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

Volly Brew Box - Volly Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Volly Brew Box - Volly Pale
Volly Brew Box - Volly Pale Session Pale Ale • 3.2% Spotted 12 times
Volly Brew Box - Volly Pale
Volly Brew Box - Volly Pale

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

ABV 3.2%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: New Bristol (varies) , Twisted Oak - Spun Gold

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Strong Mild, Porter, Stout. often a dark beer

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night on Mondays
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
(Many)
Closest station (1000m)
Bristol Temple Meads
Directions
Very close to main Cabot Circus car park across carriageway from shops.

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