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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
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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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Shakespeare Tavern, Bristol.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted once.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Shakespeare Tavern, Bristol.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Frome - Zig-Zag Stout TasteMatch Prediction

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Frome - Zig-Zag Stout
Frome - Zig-Zag Stout Session Stout • 4.5% Spotted once.
Frome - Zig-Zag Stout
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Frome - Zig-Zag Stout

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Shakespeare Tavern, Bristol.

ABV 4.5%
Style Session Stout
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Frome - Bootleg Beer TasteMatch Prediction

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Frome - Bootleg Beer
Frome - Bootleg Beer Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.2% Spotted once.
Frome - Bootleg Beer
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Frome - Bootleg Beer

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Shakespeare Tavern, Bristol.

ABV 4.2%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Morland - Old Golden Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Golden Hen
Morland - Old Golden Hen Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted once.
Morland - Old Golden Hen
Morland - Old Golden Hen

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Shakespeare Tavern, Bristol.

ABV 4.1%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
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
Cask Ale Cask 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
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
(All city centre routes)
Closest station (1150m)
Bedminster

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