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Gryphon, Bristol

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Opens at 4:00pm
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Independent
41 Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AP (View on Google Map)
07894 239567
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A shrine to dark beer and rock/heavy metal music in which posters, bespoke artwork and many pumpclips adorn the walls. Triangular in shape due to its corner plot and just a few yards up the hill from the Bristol Beacon (former Colston Hall), it has handpumps dispensing up to four rapidly changing and generally never to be seen again brews, many dark and often strong. Live bands regularly play upstairs and there are 'MetAle' beer festivals in March and September. There are good discounts on draught or bottled beers at certain times Monday to Thursday. The pub may close a little earlier if very quiet, it occasionally may be closed on Sunday depending on previous night's music, and it also may be available for private hire before 4pm weekdays. Children and dogs are admitted at the licensee's discretion.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Griffin
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
26/02/2025
Last surveyed
13/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
AVN/154
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:30pm
Friday
4:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday
3:00pm - 1:00am
Sunday
6:00pm - 10:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (Up to four changing beers) and 0 regular beers.

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Porter , Stout

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Events schedule on their Facebook page
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
at licensee's discretion
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
twice a year
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
On pints & halves
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1350m)
Clifton Down

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