Historic Pubs of Bristol: Quirky, Weird And Literary, Bristol, England
Whether you’re in Bristol for a day or a little longer, one of the many pleasures of exploring the city is its many and varied pubs. Here is a small selection of the historic pubs of Bristol: you are likely to find many more as you wander around!
Why are there so many historic pubs in Bristol? The answer is connected with the city’s past, and can be traced back to the city’s history as an important port. Ale houses and coaching inns flourished along the busy trade routes, and the port was bustling with sailors leaving or joining their ships. Sailors, merchants and travellers needed places for rest, refreshment and entertainment.
This pub culture survives to this day, and you will find pubs in historic buildings, real ale establishments, and contemporary gastropubs. It is true that the number of pubs has diminished in recent years, but there are still enough to ensure a lengthy pub crawl.
All of the pubs on this list are in central Bristol, in and around the old city and Redcliffe. However you will find plenty of old pubs elsewhere. These include the Albion in Clifton, a former coaching inn, the quirky Steam Crane in Bedminster, and the waterside Pump House in Hotwells. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Why are there so many historic pubs in Bristol? The answer is connected with the city’s past, and can be traced back to the city’s history as an important port. Ale houses and coaching inns flourished along the busy trade routes, and the port was bustling with sailors leaving or joining their ships. Sailors, merchants and travellers needed places for rest, refreshment and entertainment.
This pub culture survives to this day, and you will find pubs in historic buildings, real ale establishments, and contemporary gastropubs. It is true that the number of pubs has diminished in recent years, but there are still enough to ensure a lengthy pub crawl.
All of the pubs on this list are in central Bristol, in and around the old city and Redcliffe. However you will find plenty of old pubs elsewhere. These include the Albion in Clifton, a former coaching inn, the quirky Steam Crane in Bedminster, and the waterside Pump House in Hotwells. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Historic Pubs of Bristol: Quirky, Weird And Literary
Guide Location: England » Bristol
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Karen Warren
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: England » Bristol
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Karen Warren
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.worldwidewriter.co.uk/historic-pubs-of-bristol.html
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Christmas Steps
- The Hatchet
- Hole in the Wall
- Llandoger Trow
- King Street
- Albion
- Steam Crane
- Pump House
- The Rummer
- The Ostrich
- Seven Stars
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