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January 2024. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 02-02-2024

Portcullis, Bristol

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3 Wellington Terrace, Bristol, BS8 4LE (Directions)
(0117) 973 0270
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A pub since 1821, with a downstairs bar and an upstairs lounge. The pub combines the feel of a cosy 'proper pub' and Belgian beer bar. Part of a Georgian terrace close to Clifton Suspension Bridge, the main entrance is at lower street level. One permanent (Bristol Beer Factory Fortitude) and two-three changing guests from local breweries and wider afield. Usually a dark beer during Winter months. Hogans Cider (keg) and Hogans Dry in bottles. Wide range of bottled Belgian beers stocked, plus 8 on tap, one changing. Food on Saturday restricted to panini. Roasts on Sunday afternoon. Quiz every 1st and 3rd Thursday, Sunday film nights in winter. The rear garden is accessed from upstairs. £5 min. limit on card. No children under 14 due to licensing restrictions.

Historic Interest

part of Georgian terrace

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Tanners Independent Traders
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
16/03/2024
Last surveyed
29/01/2024
Pub ID
AVN/244
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
16:00-22:00
16:00-21:00
Tuesday
16:00-22:00
16:00-21:00
Wednesday
16:00-22:00
16:00-21:00
Thursday
16:00-22:00
16:00-21:00
Friday
16:00-22:00
Saturday
14:00-22:00
Noon-16:00
Sunday
Noon-22:00
Noon-17:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Changing beers typically include: Exmoor (varies) , Fine Tuned (varies) , Gloucester (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sundays only
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On a lead
Events Events
Comedy and quiz nights
Games Games
Cards, chess and board games.
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Annual Belgian beer festival
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
8, 505
Closest station (1650m)
Clifton Down
Directions
Close to Clifton side of Suspension Bridge
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