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Christmas Steps, Bristol

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2 Christmas Steps, Bristol, BS1 5BS (View on Google Map)
(0117) 925 3077
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This cosy split-level pub, hidden just off the city centre, has welcomed drinkers since the 17th century and is one of Bristol's heritage treasures. The low-lit, compact seating areas have many original features, the lower and upper floors linked by narrow stairs. The food and drink are sourced locally where possible. At least four real ales in a variety of styles are dispensed in the lower bar although service may be from the upper level. House 'Crack' ales are brewed for the pub by Twisted Oak. Rear patio extends the seating. A number of local, regional and national craft keg beers are also available. Toilets are reached by steep stairs. Card payments only.

Historic Interest

300 year old building at the bottom of historic Christmas Steps

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Three Sugar Loaves; Gaiety
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
08/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Crack Publications
Pub ID
AVN/316
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
5:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
5:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

up to 4 changing beers

Changing beers typically include: Bristol Beer Factory (varies) , Good Chemistry (varies) , Twisted Oak (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Extended and covered seating at the Host Street entrance
Family Friendly Family Friendly
during the daytime
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Bag in a Box
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1400m)
Clifton Down

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