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Grain Barge, Bristol

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Mardyke Wharf, Hotwell Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4RU (View on Google Map)
(0117) 929 9347
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Built in the 1930s to carry grain across the Severn Estuary, this moored barge was converted into a floating pub in 2007 by local brewery Bristol Beer Factory. The indoor deck, accessed via a flight of steps from the harbourside walkway, houses the bar and main seating area, and an upper deck serves as the 'garden', with shaded and unshaded seating. Both offer great views of the SS Great Britain and the activity on the harbour. A space on the lower deck serves as a function room and hosts a variety of art, music and comedy events. Four cask ales are served, three from Bristol Beer Factory and one guest, usually from another local brewery. The menu offers a range of pescatarian, vegetarian and vegan options, with various 'food night' deals on offer throughout the week. Payment is by card only. Dogs are welcome and children until 9.30pm.

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
22/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Bristol Beer Factory
Pub ID
AVN/149
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Bristol Beer Factory - Independence TasteMatch Prediction

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Independence - Cask Ale Pump Clip
Bristol Beer Factory - Independence Premium Pale Ale • 4.6% Spotted 20 times
Independence - Cask Ale Pump Clip
Gold Award
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bristol Beer Factory - Independence

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 20 times. at Grain Barge, Bristol.

ABV 4.6%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Bristol Beer Factory - Fortitude TasteMatch Prediction

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Bristol Beer Factory - Fortitude
Bristol Beer Factory - Fortitude Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 27 times
Bristol Beer Factory - Fortitude
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bristol Beer Factory - Fortitude

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 27 times. at Grain Barge, Bristol.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Bristol Beer Factory - Everytime TasteMatch Prediction

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Bristol Beer Factory - Everytime
Bristol Beer Factory - Everytime Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice
Bristol Beer Factory - Everytime
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bristol Beer Factory - Everytime

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Grain Barge, Bristol.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

sometimes two

Changing beers typically include: Arbor (varies) , Good Chemistry (varies) , New Bristol (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
in downstairs hold bar
Garden Garden
top deck and on adjacent pavement area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
until 9.30pm
Parking Parking
public pay & display adjacent
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
in downstairs hold bar
Function Room Function Room
in downstairs hold bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
71, 505, X1, X1A, X3, X4, X6, X6A, X9
Directions
moored by Hotwell Road, opp Baltic Wharf Marina

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