Chums became Bristol's second micropub when it opened in April 2016 in converted shop premises. The pub won local CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2018. Conversation rules, there being no recorded music, TV, gaming machines or wifi, and where electronic communication devices should be used with discretion. Real ales are dispensed from half a dozen handpumps, with a dark ale always available. A similar number of traditional ciders are from bag-in-box, including three different ones from Gwatkins. A selection of wines and spirits are available. Food consists of simple bar snacks including filled rolls and cockles. Last orders is called half an hour before closing due to licencing restrictions. Quiz night is every other Wednesday with live music, including sing arounds, on the intervening weeks, as well as live music on some Saturday nights. Check the website for details. Two beer festivals are held annually, one of which coincides with the community street party.