Live Sports — Pubs in Bristol

Cornubia

142 Temple Street, Bristol BS1 6EN

Originally built in 1775 this cosy traditional pub has recently been refurbished to give it a lighter feel, with pictures and horse brasses on the walls. A long term guide entry with a good range of real ales served, with daily changes usually including a dark ale. The attractive beer garden has an extended seating area to both the front and side of the pub, some of which is lighted and covered. Bar snacks including filled rolls and pork pies are usually available.

Bristol Rovers Football Club Bar

Filton Avenue, Bristol BS7 0BF

A football/rugby club bar which is only open on match days, when it welcomes both home and away fans, or for private/members-only functions.

Coronation

18 Dean Lane, Bristol BS3 1DD

Popular traditional local in a residential area a short walk from Bedminster and the city centre via Gaol Ferry bridge. Up to five good value ales are on offer, with a wide range of beer in cans and bottles. TVs show terrestrial broadcast sporting events, and there is a jukebox. Straightforward pub food, with extensive vegan options, is available most evenings, while Sunday roast is now a popular institution. Monday is quiz night. Furnishings are simple and cosy, and licensee Ben is the artist of the eclectic artwork which decorates the walls both inside and out. A small raised seating area behind and to the left of the bar takes you away somewhat from the hubbub and there is additional on-street seating outside the front door. Dogs on leads are welcome and treated with disdain by the pub cat.

Brewhouse & Kitchen

31-35 Cotham Hill, Bristol BS6 6JY

Popular brewpub and dining spot, within 100 yards of Clifton Down station, reopened in March 2015 on the site of the 18th-century Whiteladies Tavern. The brewery is at one end of the large bar and catches the eye (and nose, on brewing days) upon entry to the pub. Of the beers brewed in-house all are suitable for both vegans and vegetarians., except Treason, the award-winning chocolate milk stout. A changing selection of bottled and canned beers is provided, including a variety of Belgian beers. Brewery experience days and Brewing Masterclasses are available throughout the year, as well as Beer and Food Matching experiences. A function room is available upstairs. Newspapers and board games are provided, and major international rugby games are shown on TV. A patio area is located just across the road from the pub, which is popular in the summer months

Somerville Club

23 Sommerville Rd, Bristol BS7 9AD

Private members club where non-members must be signed in. It's best for non-members to phone in advance to arrange entry. Thursday evening is open-mic night and is open to non-members. There is one snooker table and one pool table. Major sports events are shown on the TV.

Cotham Porter Stores

15 Cotham Road South, Bristol BS6 5TZ

Now owned by Wickwar, reopened Aug 2013. Three beers available, often from Wickwar along with two traditional ciders. Decorated in a modern light colour scheme, in the hospital district of Bristol. As you enter there are settles along the wall to your left, and more formal seating through at the back. They offer loyalty card scheme, buy six pints, get seventh free.

Spot

Bond Street, Bristol BS1 3LE

This hotel bar is on the second floor and shows sports TV.

PBA Club

Nibley Road, Bristol BS11 9XW

Associate membership of "The City & Port Of Bristol Social & Sports Club" is available to all.

Shirehampton Mens Social Club

High Street, Bristol BS11 0DG

Part of 'The Lawn' Property, this was originally the Coach-House before being converted into use as Shirehampton Mens Social Club in 1954. A CIU club in the centre of Shirehampton.

Criterion

155 Ashley Road, Bristol BS6 5NX

This is a reasonably large locals' pub in the centre of St Paul's. The main bar is to the left as you enter, where tiled linoleum flooring and a green and white striped decor abound. There is a pool table in the right hand bar.

King Street Brew House

Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SP

Occupying a prominent position at one end of Bristol's foremost beer drinking street, the King Street Brewhouse offers up to six cask ales brewed on the premises alongside a wide range of craft keg beers. Eclectic furniture and decor breaks up the single large space into a number of separate areas, with dark wood flooring and green glazed walls. Two TV screens show major sporting fixtures, and the basement tank room adjacent to the brewing equipment is also used as extra accommodation while sport is being shown, as well as a grain store and an unusual function room. En route downstairs, chalked displays are regularly updated to show the amount of beer brewed and sold since opening in March 2016. The pub offers brewery tours and brewing experiences for those keen to have a go themselves. Plenty of outdoor seating is available on the cobbles of King Street. A lift from street level enables access for disabled people and there is a fully accessible toilet. Children and dogs are welcome.

Sports Bar & Pizzeria

Winterstoke Road, Bristol BS3 2EJ

A large modern sports bar open to all that is part of the recent development of Ashton Gate stadium. It gets very busy on match days when Bristol City or Bristol Rugby are at home. There is a long bar at the right-hand side as you enter. Upstairs is a balcony area giving a good view of the largest indoor pub screen in the UK. Food hours are different on match days.

Workout Bristol

Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SB

Bar and cafe run by Bristol Beer Factory is open to all, part of the Sports Gym on the waterfront.

Hartcliffe Inn

Brocks Rd,, Bristol BS13 0HQ

A locals' community estate pub with skittles (including league teams), darts, pool and football sports teams. The skittle alley is in the bar, food is limited to pasties and toasted sandwiches

Crown Inn

10 All Saints Lane, Bristol BS1 1JH

18th century pub with two entrancesvia the historic and eclectic St Nicholas Market, reopened after refurbishment in November 2021. A range of real ales on offer at 'ground' level, while there is expanded Live Music provision in the basement area. Toilets are upstairs, but there is a disabled toilet on the ground floor and disabled access via the rear entrance.

Drawbridge

14-15 St Augustine's Parade, Bristol BS1 4UT

Popular city centre pub, set on two floors with several distinct rooms and corridors encircling the central bar area. Weekend DJ music, and a large screen TV. It is a popular pre-club venue. There is a heated rooftop terrace accessible from the first floor, and a cashpoint machine downstairs. There are five real ale handpumps offering a variety of local beers and occasionally those from further afield. CAMRA vouchers are accepted here.

Longwell Green Community Centre

Shellards Road, Bristol BS30 9DU

A members club where the Orton room bar is open to the public for the hours listed there is also a members bar

Shebeen

Whiteladies Gate, Bristol BS8 2PN

Opened in February 2017, this is a small Irish themed bar showing sports on TV. It is part of the same building as the adjacent Steam and run by the same people but with a separate entrance.

Eastfield

219 Henleaze Road, Bristol BS9 4NQ

Taken over during lockdown by the same team that runs the nearby Westbury Park. This large roadside pub is very spacious with many drinking areas, refurbished throughout to create a vintage feel. It also boasts an impressively large garden at the back, which has been revamped with a restored pond (but no longer any pets) and a new children's play area. The full-sized skittle alley has also been refurbished to league standard, and will no longer double as an indoor children's playroom. The guest beers are mostly from local breweries. Food is freshly cooked pub classics with locally-sourced ingredients, plus an occasional pop-up guest menu.

Eldon House

6 Lower Clifton Hill, Bristol BS8 1BT

This cosy end-of-terrace pub lies close to the busy Clifton Triangle. Get off a bus there or near the top of Park Street and head a short way down Jacobs Wells Road. The beers include guests from well-chosen independent brewers, often local, and occasionally from further afield. There are also several keg beers from local breweries. Many events are hosted, including a Monday quiz, live music every Sunday and occasional Saturdays and a tango night every third Wednesday. Part of the pub can be hired for private functions at no cost.

Roger Moores Caribbean Food Products & Beverages

227 Hillside Road, Bristol BS5 7PU

New bar opened in December 2017 incorporating a cafe moved from Kingsway.

Tythings

Queens Road, Bristol BS13 8LB

Reopened as the Tythings 6pm 16th November 2019.

Millennium Bar

Millennium Square, Bristol BS1 5TY

more of a slot machine arcade than a pub also shows sports tv

Famous Royal Navy Volunteer

17-18 King Street, Bristol BS1 4EF

Run by the same people who operate Nettle & Rye in Clifton, TFRNV is one of the many popular pubs on King Street, keeping its customers warm in front of the snug fireplace in winter, and cool(er) on its sun-trap, roof terrace and street-level benches in summer. Although pump clips are not displayed, beer boards on both sides of the bar display which local and/or independent cask and keg beers are on offer, with prices shown for third, half and full pints. Up to eight cask beers are available but often there are only four. Sports are often shown on the TVs in the pub, although the building is big enough to avoid the match if desired. Disabled access at rear. There are four self-contained flats, bookable with Airbnb.

Fulford House

Fulford Road, Bristol BS14 0AD

Felsons

1st Floor, 40 Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1HQ

Part of a chain of pool halls inspired by Fast Eddie Felson, a 1950’s Hollywood eight-ball stick hero. Serving cocktails and international craft beers.

Fire Engine

188 Church Road, Bristol BS5 9HX

Well presented and historic main road pub between St George and the Kingswood/Hanham fork. There is live entertainment on Saturdays and four screens on which to watch football, cricket and any other live sport. The car park is to the rear.

Gloucester Road Ale House

99 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8AT

This is a small, historic pub positioned in the middle of a terrace of independent shops down the Gloucester Road. Fully refurbished after being closed for over a year and reopened in February 2016. Now spread over two floors , the the downstairs bar having 6 hand pumps including a cider, with the smaller upstairs bar having 3 hand pumps.

Foresters Arms

94 Ashley Down Road, Bristol BS7 9JR

Reopened on October 13th 2019 after a period closed, this is a large street-corner, redbrick, community pub approximately 300 yards off the Gloucester Road.

Full Moon

1 North Street, Bristol BS1 3PR

This is a wood-panelled pub stretching well back from Stokes Croft. There is a terrace at the front for summer days, with the Atic bar on the far side a live music venue.

George & Dragon

140a Church Road, Bristol BS5 9HN

Reopened in February 2014 after being gutted by fire in January 2013. This is a locals' pub on one of the main arterial routes out of Bristol through St George. The exterior is whitewashed and in keeping with the architecture of the building. There is a central L-shaped bar with the pool table and dartboard to the left, and comfortable lounge seating to the right.

Black Cat

26 West Street, Bristol BS3 3LH

Street corner local not far from the pedestrian shopping district of East Street.

George Inn

228 Wells Road, Bristol BS4 2AX

Mid 19th Century pub near the top of the hill on Wells Road. Live music every Saturday night, quiz every Sunday, large function room with bar, pool and darts.

George Inn

High Street, Bristol BS11 0DP

Large village centre local on Shirehampton High Street. There are carpeted floors and dark wood furniture, 2 televisions, and a big screen, darts, fruit machines, and a covered smoking area.

Golden Lion

641 Fishponds Road, Bristol BS16 3BA

Small, popular with locals single bar pub with a strong emphasis on music. The pub has been refurbished in 2014, and externally repainted in a blue and cream colour scheme. The flooring is a light wood colour veneer and there are two televisions, a dartboard, a pool table and more available seating. There is live music every Friday and once or twice a month on Sundays . NO CHILDREN

Good Intent

Broomhill Road, Bristol BS4 4SA

The Good Intent is a large and lively community pub. As you enter you see a single bar right in front of you. Off to the right is a raised seating area. There is one television above the bar on which to watch the football, and a pool table. Beyond the bar is a huge lounge and - behind that - a well established family garden.

Bristol Flyer

96 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8BN

This pub boasts one of the largest product ranges in the local area. With 15 draft products including various world lagers, ales on rotation and a 40 bottle+ wine range.

Hare On The Hill

41 Thomas Street North, Bristol BS2 8LX

Small street-corner local with an impressive traditional green-tiled frontage. The pub is simply furnished with a warm and welcoming feel throughout the stripped-back wood interior. Four handpumps offer a range of locally brewed beers. Regulars include Moor, Arbor, Bristol Beer Factory, Croft Ales, and New Bristol Brewery, as well as breweries from further afield such as Tapstone, Siren, Burning Sky, Buxton, and Marble. The six craft keg fonts also feature several Bristol-based brewers. The pub also hosts an array of events, including a weekly pub quiz, live music, low-key DJs on Saturday nights, and jazz piano evenings twice a month on a Wednesday evening.

Harvesters

232 Harrington Road, Bristol BS14 8JZ

A 1960s estate pub. Not part of the restaurant chain.

Hatchet Inn

27 Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5NA

Now (Jun 2021) the first J W Bassett pub in Bristol. One of the oldest pubs in Bristol (circa 1606). This is a rambling, though well furnished, old building with two bars, one at the front and one at the back of the building, and seating all the way round the pub.

Hen & Chicken

210 North Street, Bristol BS3 1JF

This is a thriving destination bar and comedy club on the vibrant North Street in Southville. It occupies a large street corner building and is open plan inside with a modern airy feel. A selection of books feature as does a variety of furniture. Upstairs is an unusually large theatre style function room that often features comedy events.

Hope & Anchor

75 Lower High Street, Bristol BS11 0AW

A friendly local family pub with a large garden and outside childrens' play area.

Horse & Jockey

56 Nags Head Hill, Bristol BS5 8LW

Refurbished and reopened in the spring of 2011. Darts and pool, wide range of lager and cider and excellent draught Bass from the now rarely seen "Bass in a box" dispense. The single guest beer is often well chosen usually from local and Southwest microbrewers. Beer garden. Pets welcome.

Horts

49-50 Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EJ

Deceptively large pub with lots of nooks and crannies in a well-furnished lounge which includes a pool table. There is a very comfortable 26-seat cinema at the rear of the pub and a function room upstairs.

Jersey Lily

193 Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2SB

At the top of Whiteladies Road, a minute's walk from Durdham Downs. A one-bar pub with an entrance portico. There is comfortable seating throughout on two slightly different levels, plus pavement seating in good weather. Purchased by Wickwar Brewery and reopened on June 25th 2014 as a community real ale pub.

Jolly Colliers

57 West Street, Bristol BS3 3NU

With a name that harks back to Bristol's once thriving mining industry, this is a popular and deceptively large locals' pub. There is a walled beer garden at the back. Inside, the large L-shaped drinking area is carpeted throughout. There are active darts, pool and crib teams, plus live entertainment on Fridays. No Real Ale

Jolly Roger

199 Easton Road, Bristol BS5 0HQ

The licence was reinstated after two months and the pub reopened on 14 September 2016 Closed by Avon & Somerset police using emergency powers after a shooting incident. Street corner community pub set between Easton and Lawrence Hill, with wooden floorboards and beamed ceilings, and a pool table through to the left. wi-fi connection available upon request. Serves traditional English and Jamaican food.

Kings Arms

168 Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2XZ

Reopened 4 July 2021 by Wickwar Formerly Babushka and Bohemia, this has now reverted to its original name. Spread over at least four levels, it serves a mixed clientele.

Kings Head

Whitehall Road, Bristol BS5 7BH

A prominent roadside pub. The single drinking area is spread over three levels, the pub has 3 plasma televisions and a projection screen in the skittle alley/function room. The function room is available for business meetings as well as party functions. Fresh food is served daily with a Caribbean twist and there is Sunday roast available. There is a seating area outside that is fully enclosed so it is safe for children, with a smoking area attached. No food on Sunday evenings

Kingsdown Vaults

31 Kingsdown Parade, Bristol BS6 5UE

Under new management from summer 2017. A very traditional street corner pub, it is quiet and sparsely furnished, with maps, pieces of musical instruments and a Tony Benn poster on the wall. There is a suntrap garden with loose stones and low wooden benches. Music is important here, with frequent gigs from the likes of Ponchartrain, and The Dangerous Curves.A quiz every Tuesday @ 8pm; a laid-back affair, occasionally witty.