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    Duke Of York

    4.6 (9 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Pollita M.

    The Duke of York is like a little oasis in the heart of sleepy St Werburgh's. Those that know about it have themselves become fixtures in the eclectic madhouse of weird collectibles attached to every available surface. Those that don't, stumble across it once and find themselves wending their way back through the dead-end streets to find it time and again. Outside the pub is daubed in fantastic murals and otherworldly woodwork. Inside the older frontage it is like a little Aladdin's Cave of things somebody should have discarded but instead adhered to the walls, ceiling, bar and doors using any means possibe. From tuppences painted black to inflatable flamingos and chilli pepper fairy lights, it is a feast for the eyes and a source of many conversations. But it's the friendly atmosphere of camaraderie behind the bar that draws the loyal punters back time and again. The Duke stocks a wide range of local ziders with such names as 'Up Yer Arse' as well as a delectable selection of pear ciders like 'Bee-sting' and 'Apples and Pears'. Although the front bar is always crowded, a few years ago the pub expanded into a fresher area upstairs, accessed by a stair-case which looks like it has been designed by hobbits. The upstairs area is less cluttered, with leather sofas, a quieter bar and little tables carved from tree trunks and could be an entirely different pub. There is also a pool table, skittles alley and covered garden where the smokers can congregate. The weekly quiz is also a not to be missed night.

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    The Fleece

    3.9(20 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    ££

    One of Bristol's oldest music venues, this intimate pub is a bit of a halfway house where you can…read moresee the wannabes on their way up and the never quite weres coming back down the other side. If you know your stuff you can catch some really big pre-fame names (I saw Radiohead for £3.50 many, many years ago, though once turned down the chance to see some new band called 'Oasis' in favour of watching the footie in a pub down the road). Weekends are dominated by tribute nights, which can be fun if you get the right one, while up-and-coming acts vie for your attention during the week, when there are also cheap drinks offers early in the night. Be warned: when stage diving keep an eye on the pillars as a mate of mine almost knocked himself out at a Moonflowers gig in the early 90s...

    Just over the Bristol Bridge from town, The Fleece is a small pub and music venue mostly catering…read moreto the rock scene. The floor is paved with flag stones, convenient if you spill your drink! Probably easier to keep in a decent state with the dancing and moshing that goes on here too. It's on the circuit for small bands trying to get a break. That means the odd act that will be topping the charts in a few years time and not a few bands that definitely won't It's a good space for a band to play, perhaps not quiet enough for singer songwriter type acts. The drinks on offer here aren't too badly priced (and a lot cheaper than the O2 academy, which also has a very dire range on offer, thanks to the corporate sponsorship). Things tend to be a bit calmer here too. Although this might just be because it's not such a big place. A gig here generally gets going towards the end, and their will be the risk of crowddivers falling on you, but I've never been there when things get out of control. If you like live music have a look for a band you know (or a tribute to them) and get a ticket for a good night.

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    The Shakespeare Tavern

    The Shakespeare Tavern

    4.0(6 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    £

    The Shakespeare Tavern is a proper boozer just off the centre of Bristol and just at the back of…read morethe waterfront. It couldn't be much more different to the other pubs/bars that it's close to. You can tell from the outside exactly what it'll be like inside; a traditional English, old mans pub. It is actually a really refreshing pub to go and hide away from the horribleness of the waterfront on a Friday or Saturday night. I went on Saturday night for the first time in well over a year. I'd been drinking wine with a meal before hand, so deiced to stick to that; £8 a bottle! Boom! Drinks wise you'll find your bog standard draught lagers, ciders and ales and the usual top shelf suspects. Nothing out of the ordinary here. Apart from a few of the punters - eeeek! Don't make eye contact! If they have eyes, that is! With pub going out of business left right and centre, I can't see this one any time soon. It's serves it's purpose well!

    A perfect place for a pre gig drink if you are heading to the Thekla or the Louisiana. The…read moreShakespeare is set up some steps by the floating bridge so grab a window seat and it is a great place to watch the world go by. It's quite a small pub but for some baffling reason, despite it always seeming busy, I have never struggled to get a seat in here. As with most Bristol pubs they serve good local ciders but the best bit is the food. Pieminister, mash, peas and gravy is a must on a cold winter or autumnal day. And if that day is a Wednesday you get a free drink with said meal! Bargain. This is one of those pubs which makes you feel warm and lovely inside when the nights are cold, dark and long, less so in the summer but still well worth a pre-gig visit.

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    The Mother's Ruin

    3.5(11 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    £

    This is the pub Start the Bus wishes it was! But never will be because it is run by a greedy,…read morecooperate, money grabbing chain of pubs and bars that squeezes every single penny out of the customer in return for a manufactured sense of an original experience. The Mother's Ruin on the other hand is that brilliant, special night out that you can only have at this pub! They have about three bands play here a week and entry is pretty much always free! None of this £3 here or there, which you know is only going towards paying the bouncer. The drinks are fantastically cheap, like £2 a pint cheap, and they clearly care about good music. The place is understated and perfectly decorated with basically nothing but pictures of the musicians they love. It's interestingly laid out as well over two or three floors with the stage on the top floor, but you can still hear the band playing throughout the whole pub. The staff are lovely and friendly and this is a proper music pub for people who are sick of being ripped off to hear great live music.

    They were out of ale (the pump spluttered and died when trying to pour me a pint) and cider (the…read morelast 2 customers served had apparently emptied the barrel prior to my arrival). I settled for a bottled Cider, which was a rather nice organic offering from Westons. Not sure quite what this pub wants to be, but also not quite sure what to think of it (beyond the running out of my key beverages, which is why I have to give it 2). It is shabby, but not in a bad way in my opinion. I do like the name too!

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