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Gryphon, Bristol

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Operator: Independent
41 Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AP (View on Google Map)
07894 239567
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A shrine to dark beer and rock/heavy metal music in which posters, bespoke artwork and many pump clips adorn the walls and ceiling. Triangular in shape due to its corner plot and just a few yards up the hill from the Bristol Beacon (former Colston Hall), it serves 2-6 rapidly changing and generally never to be seen again brews, many dark and often strong. Live bands regularly play upstairs and there are 'MetAle' beer festivals in March and September. May be available for private hire before 4pm weekdays and may close 30 minutes earlier/later than advertised weekday times depending on trade. Occasionally closed Sundays. Children and dogs are admitted at the licensee's discretion.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Griffin
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
20/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
AVN/154
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Friday
4:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
3:00pm - 1:00am
Sunday
6:00pm - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers (Up to six changing beers) and 0 regular beers.

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Burton Bridge - Mumford Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Mumford Mild
Burton Bridge - Mumford Mild Strong Mild • 4.2% Spotted 4 times
Mumford Mild
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Burton Bridge - Mumford Mild

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Gryphon, Bristol.

ABV 4.2%
Style Strong Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wakey Wakey - Bunk TasteMatch Prediction

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Bunk
Wakey Wakey - Bunk Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice
Bunk
Wakey Wakey - Bunk

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Gryphon, Bristol.

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

Downlands - Devils Dyke Salted Caramel TasteMatch Prediction

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Downlands - Devils Dyke Salted Caramel
Downlands - Devils Dyke Salted Caramel Flavoured Speciality Beers • 5% Spotted once
Downlands - Devils Dyke Salted Caramel
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Downlands - Devils Dyke Salted Caramel

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 2 hours ago at Gryphon, Bristol.

ABV 5%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Events schedule on their Facebook page
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Stepped access from the street, and the toilet facilities are down a steep flight of stairs.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
at licensee's discretion
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs room available to hire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
twice a year
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
On pints & halves
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1350m)
Clifton Down

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