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Open Arms, Bristol

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Opens at 12:00pm
24 St Michael's Hill, Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2 8DX (View on Google Map)
(0117) 925 4484
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Renamed as the Open Arms in 2021 to sever links with Edward Colston, a controversial figure in Bristol's history. The earliest known licensee served customers here as long ago as 1816. A very informal but welcoming little pub, they show Premier League football and other sports events. The food is of the simple pub grub variety, with a mean Sunday roast. There’s a lovely little rear garden, and a table-football table if you’re feeling competitive. Legend has it that here is where condemned men would sup their final pint before being hanged at the top of St Michael's Hill.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Micawber's Ale House; Pubby McDrunkface; Colston Arms
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
23/02/2025
Last surveyed
29/02/2016
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns
Pub ID
AVN/95
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA Session Pale Ale • 4%
Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Butcombe Original
Butcombe - Butcombe Original Session Bitter • 4%
Butcombe Original
Butcombe - Butcombe Original

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sundays
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Seats at the front and a bigger garden to the rear
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
full registration required
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Three ciders
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
8, 9
Closest station (1150m)
Clifton Down

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