Shakespeare Tavern, Bristol

A traditional pub oasis in the central area of modern soulless bars, this 18th century pub still has two rooms although they are now linked around the central bar. Comfortable and warm with a couple of log burning stoves in the original fireplaces, wooden floors, mostly traditional seating but with a few settles but also the occasional high version, some wood panelling, decor includes dockyard/river scenes plus an excellent aerial view of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Jugs and pots over the bar and on the fireplace mantle. The back room has some coloured glass windows but these seem to have been added over wired glass windows outside. No TV, just background music, beers from Greene King, the "house" beer called Shakespeare was a 3.9% offering but had that distictive GK taste, so one of their others I'd say, 3.9% Morland Original perhaps. Old Speckled Hen, Golden hen plus Abbot on handpump as well, IPA on one of those shiny font things, Food served, including tapas/light bites. Outdoor seating to the front at high tables and stools.