Bridge Inn, Bristol

Another fine Bristolian pub - 10 mins walk along the water to Temple Meads. Single roomer, with lots of old concert posters on the wall. There was a cracking week in 1966 which had John Lee Hooker and Them playing in the space of days. Alas, the chosen music on the system, was too loud and more suited to the Gryphon in musical style. Good Beer Guide 2027 entry and a fine Thornbridge one of the four or so cask on. Snacks are a bargain - the most expensive item on a long chalkboard list are crips and a pickled egg. For £2.

As described below, this is a friendly little ale bar, a pleasant surprise once inside given the awful exterior paintwork and the pile of fag-ends on the footpath by the covered benches. There was football on the TV, but apart from that there was a convivial atmosphere which the two overloud bromancers failed to spoil. Ales on were Azzaca American Ale, Twisted Oak’s Ghost Town and Good Chemistry Extra Special, and there was an additional dry pump on the bar. Craft ales from Butcombe, and Wiper n True, were complemented by Paulaner Pils, a selection of megaciders, a premium lager and a selection of Belgian bottled beers. Worth a GBG entry and I’d definitely include in a crawl.

Enjoyed our visit to this 2016 Good Beer Guide pub. As well as the real ales available it stocks bottled beers and malt whiskies. We enjoyed beers from Grey Trees and Box Steam here.