Zerodegrees, Bristol

A large, modern, purpose built pub and micro brewery, conveniently situated a few minutes walk away from the centre. The on-site brewery is very much made in to a central feature, with the large stainless steel brewing vessels being clearly visible behind the circular bar and elsewhere through large glass walls. There is even pipe work running through a glass covered trench in the floor which you walk over as you come in, and large stainless steel pipes running from the bar taps to the brew vessels up above. The remainder of the decor is suitably industrial, with bare screed floors, metal girders and all the ventilation ducting and other services on display. The downside of this is that the acoustics are very harsh, and it can be quite noisy in there even when there are relatively few punters in. There are a few black and white prints on the walls along with a plasma or two, and a few leather sofa’s around, but other than that the furnishings are minimalist. It’s a big pub on two levels, with the upstairs area tending to be used more for dining. We didn’t eat on this occasion, but from memory pizza’s feature heavily, although a rather more unusual selection than the ubiquitous Meat Feast or Spicy Pepperoni. An outside balcony is a pleasant enough spot, although can soon fill up in the warmer weather. There is also a small patio area up on a higher level. Service seemed a bit haphazard and we were ignored for some time, but when the barman actually got around to serving us he was pleasant enough, and was happy to provide a sample of the cider (I initially asked what it was like, but after some head scratching all he could come up with was “appley”, so he probably felt obligated to let me try it). At least they’ve started to do cider now, when they first opened it clearly wasn’t on their agenda being a London company and so I didn’t go in here for many years. Beers are all their own brew, and all have generic descriptions rather than names – Pale Ale, Pilsner, Cider, Wheat Ale, Black Ale and Fruit Beer. The fruit beer rotates regularly I believe, and on this occasion was Mango.

Very large multi level modern bar with its own brewery. Lots of stainless steel around. The beers are all keg in the American micro brewery style so cold and gassy. However, the types of beer they do such as fruit beers, wheat beer, stout etc. it is well worth trying. Zero Degress also have other similar bars in Reading, Blackheath (South east London) etc. This place does get busy so best to try lunchtimes or afternoons if you dont like it too crowded.

Official page of Zerodegrees in Bristol - www.zerodegrees-microbrewery.co.uk

Official page of Zerodegrees in Bristol - www.zerodegrees-microbrewery.co.uk