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Horseshoe, Downend

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Opens at 12:00pm
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Downend Road, Downend, BS16 6BA (View on Google Map)
(0117) 956 0471
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Large two bar village centre pub, refurbished in the spring of 2023. The public bar on the left is sparsely furnished, but leads on to the skittle alley and a pleasant garden with is largely covered. There is also a small patio at the front of the pub. The lounge bar to the right is on two levels and a quieter atmosphere. Live music twice a week. Four real ales are usually available, including three from the Greene King stable.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Last updated
17/07/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
AVN/168
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 7:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Horseshoe, Downend.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 4 times.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Horseshoe, Downend.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bristol Beer Factory (varies) , Greene King (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT, Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts , Skittle Alley
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
First: 5, 19, 48

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