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The Dame, Bedminster, Bristol
Bristol
BS3 1BS
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Reviews of The Dame (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Blackthorn _ left this review about Tap & Barrel
A basic, no frills boozer just off the North Street strip, it has nonetheless had something of a makeover as I recall from my previous visit many years ago, and it now has a lighter, more contemporary look than the dark and dingy pub that I recall, although little in the way of any character. Landlady was friendly enough, although it’s a shame they didn’t take a little more care washing the glasses. Mine didn’t look too clean at all, with plenty of lipstick around the rim.
It’s a single room, open plan pub with a large central bar counter, flanked at each corner by whitewashed brick pillars. The floor is sanded wooden boards whilst the paintwork is a mixture of cream and khaki green. A number of colourful, music related murals were on the wall and these included a montage of musicians such as Blondie, Ozzy and Motorhead. Seating was a mixture of brown, leatherette banquette seating around much of the perimeter, regular chairs and high stools at the bar. A pool table was at one end of the pub whilst a plasma screen was showing a music channel.
The solitary beer on tap was Doom Bar, although ciders were better represented with Thatcher’s Gold, Blackthorn and Natch. Two pints costs a very reasonable £4.60.
On 22nd April 2015
- rating: 5
[User has posted 2060 recommendations about 1962 pubs]
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Thirsty Chaz left this review about Tap & Barrel
locals boozer natch on tap drinkers den
On 22nd January 2015
- rating: 8
[User has posted 57 recommendations about 57 pubs]
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- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Dame - whatpub.com
Parson Street, 0.87 miles, 16 min walk (show)
Bristol Temple Meads, 1.22 miles, 23 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Car Park : No last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Darts : Yes last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Function Room : No last updated 13 October 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Hot Food : No last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 08 February 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Live Music : Yes last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Live TV Sports : Yes - BT sport - last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Micropub : No last updated 13 October 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pinball : No last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pool Table : No last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Quiz Night : No last updated 08 February 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- WiFi : No last updated 21 October 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
