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Beerd, Bristol

Posted on 23. Dec, 2011 by in Pubs

Beerd, Bristol

Beerd is a new venture from the Bath Ales Brewery.

Located on St Michael’s Hill in Bristol, the pub has an impressive selection of cask, keg and bottled beers from the UK and around the world.

The Urban Wood, Bristol

Posted on 23. Oct, 2011 by in Pubs

The Urban Wood, Bristol

The Urban Wood is a completely independent bar serving beer, wine, cocktails and quality food.

The beer stocked at the Urban Wood include De Koninck and Fischer’s Helles on tap plus Bath Ales, Brooklyn, Paulaner, Vedett and Leffe in bottles.

The White Lion, Bristol

Posted on 17. Aug, 2011 by in Pubs

The White Lion, Bristol

The White Lion is a tiny single-roomed pub located in the heart of Bristol city centre.

Owned by the Wickwar Brewing Co, the pub always has five beers available from the brewery.

Robin Hood, Bristol

Posted on 12. Aug, 2011 by in Pubs

Robin Hood, Bristol

The Robin Hood is a well stocked pub that’s slightly off the beaten track on St Michael’s Hill.

The selection of beers is impressive with around 6 cask ales always available manly from local breweries but also from further afield.

Graze Bar & Chophouse, Bristol

Posted on 07. Jul, 2011 by in Pubs

Graze Bar and Chophouse, Bristol

Graze Bar & Chophouse is a “sophisticated take on the British pub” and combines cask ales, wines and high quality food and it’s not what you’d expect from Bath Ales who own predominantly traditional pubs.

At least two cask ales from Bath Ales are always available.

Bridge Inn, Bristol

Posted on 18. May, 2011 by in Pubs

Bridge Inn, Bristol

A Bridge Inn is one of the smallest pubs in Bristol that was purchased by Bath Ales and converted into a Good Beer Guide listed pub.

Four ales are usually available including two Bath Ales and two guests.

Colston Yard, Bristol

Posted on 11. Apr, 2011 by in Pubs

Colston Yard, Bristol

The Colston Yard is a modern pub and grill owned by Butcombe Brewery and located in the centre of Bristol, England.

Originally the Smiles Brewery the pub stocks a good selection of ales including Butcombe and Fullers London Pride and around 30 foreign bottled beers.

The Portcullis, Bristol

Posted on 16. Mar, 2011 by in Pubs

The Portcullis, Bristol

The Portcullis is a traditional pub located in Clifton, Bristol. Just a short walk from Clifton Suspension Bridge the pub serves an excellent range of ales with an emphasis on local breweries. They also serve beer from Brew Dog and Samuel Smith.

Factoberfest 2010, Bristol

Posted on 10. Oct, 2010 by in Beer Festivals

Factoberfest 2010, Bristol

Factoberfest is an annual event organised by the Bristol Beer Factory at the Tobacco Factory in Southville, Bristol.

In it’s fifth year, the event includes music, craft stalls, a BBQ and most importantly, a great selection of beer.

King William Ale House, Bristol

Posted on 02. Sep, 2010 by in Pubs

King William Ale House, Bristol

The King William is a Samuel Smith owned pub located on King Street, an old cobbled street in Bristol dating back to 1663.

The pub occupies one of three Grade II* listed terrace houses and dates to around 1670. You can expect to find the usual Samuel Smith beers at good prices.