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Small Bar, Bristol

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31 King Street, Bristol, BS1 4DZ (View on Google Map)
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This popular bar has become another King Street staple, with around 25 draught beers and ciders in a wide variety of styles across all formats. A single handpump dispenses a constantly changing cask beer. Beers are served in ¹/₃, ½, ⅔ or pint measures, depending on the style and strength. The bottled beer list majors on UK and Belgian sours and spontaneously fermented beers. Wings Diner offers Asian fried chicken and chips with vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Additional seating is on the upper two floors, including a cosy lounge with comfy, old-fashioned leather chairs on the second floor open on busy evenings and at weekends. The pub hosts regular tap takeovers showcasing many of the UK's most innovative breweries. The Small Bar is card payment only.

Historic Interest

Building is Grade II-listed

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Sublime; Indigo; Mulligan's Whiskey Emporium; Dr Thirsty's Surgery; Bunch Of Grapes
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
22/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
The Big Beer Co
Pub ID
AVN/752
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 12:30am
Tuesday
4:00pm - 12:30am
Wednesday
4:00pm - 12:30am
Thursday
Noon - 12:30am
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:30pm
Sunday
2:30pm - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Beartown - Kodiak TasteMatch Prediction

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Beartown - Kodiak
Beartown - Kodiak Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted twice
Beartown - Kodiak
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Beartown - Kodiak

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at Small Bar, Bristol.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Ashley Down (varies) , Burning Sky (varies) , Newbarns (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Tables and benches at front
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Single low step access into the pub, but the toilets are not accessible - on the first floor up a narrow and steep staircase.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
In separate 2nd floor lounge (not open every day)
Lined Glasses Lined Glasses
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
One changing
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Closest station (1100m)
Bristol Temple Meads

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