Converted from a Georgian town house it is said to have the longest continuous ale licence in Bristol. Situated in Bristol’s historic docks just off the City centre and Queens Square, behind the Arnofini Contemporary Arts Centre this managed pub is less than 20 minutes walk from Temple Meads. Up to seven hand pumps offer two regular plus four or five constantly guests of varying styles from renowned breweries, some local & others from all over the UK. Seasonal beer related events are held hosted by local breweries as well as occasional beer festivals, along with a regular Wednesday night pub quiz at 8pm and monthly Friday night live music. A large selection of pub classic meals are on offer. Dogs are welcome, and there are benches at the front on the terrace for watching the world pass you by. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022.
Historic Interest
A Georgian building with some original features.
Full wood panelling with an old bar fitting and wooden flooring age this pub "a long time ago". Also a back bar room used as a function room so not yet visited. A pub in a fine Georgian building - 1725 by John Strahan. Up steps to the entrance with a small front patio. Rooms front and back, with some surviving old features. In the front is some old panelling and a good staircase; the back room has two good old leaded windows. My feeling was that there has been much tinkering and 'rustication', and I was not convinced much was "original". The listed description is more complete however.
Full wood panelling with an old bar fitting and wooden flooring age this pub "a long time ago". Also a back bar room used as a function room so not yet visited. A pub in a fine Georgian building - 1725 by John Strahan. Up steps to the entrance with a small front patio. Rooms front and back, with some surviving old features. In the front is some old panelling and a good staircase; the back room has two good old leaded windows. My feeling was that there has been much tinkering and 'rustication', and I was not convinced much was "original". The listed description is more complete however.
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This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 2 regular beers.
Shakespeare Tavern, Bristol
often including a dark ale
Changing beers typically include: Bristol Beer Factory (varies) , Gloucester (varies) , Hanlons (varies)
Source: Local