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The Annexe, Bishopston, Bristol
Bristol
BS7 9EQ
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Reviews of The Annexe (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Annexe
As it’s name suggests, this in fact an annexe to the adjacent Sportsman pub, but run in many ways as a separate entity in it’s own right with a much greater focus on real ale. It’s built in red brick and perhaps at one time may have been a skittle alley or something similar. A small patio area is shared between the two establishments.
Internally it’s fairly basic and in some ways feels more like a private members club than your traditional pub. It’s a fairly long and narrow room with some red tiling on the floor and a sloping roof along the back with a rough plaster finish on much of the walls. Although one open plan room, there is quite a bit of wooden balustrade to separate it out in to different areas and at the rear was a conservatory which is presumably a more recent addition. TV screens were at either end showing a rugby match, and the clientele appeared to be almost entirely men who were watching this. Service at the bar was a bit abrupt, with the barmaid giving no indication as to how much the round cost, she simply took my proffered note. Similarly my change was returned without a word.
Initially the beer choice looked to be non-existent with no real ale pumps on the bar, although closer inspection revealed a bank of eight at the back of the bar. On this occasion they were Exile Urban Fox, Quantock QB, Wye Valley HPA, Doom Bar, Butcombe Original, Sharp’s Atlantic, Timothy Taylor Landlord and Otter Amber. Ciders meanwhile were Thatcher’s Gold. Thatcher’s Dry and Blackthorn.
On 27th April 2017
- rating: 6
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Jonathan Wilde left this review about The Annexe
To assist Al's review above there are 7 hand pumps all behind the main bar area on the back wall, well worth a visit if back in the area.
12/05/13
As the name suggests the pub is the Annexe to the Sportsman but a pub in it's own right as it's a complete contrast to the bigger neighbour. Numerous hand pumps available along with barrels at the back of the bar. Pub itself is a long building with conservatory and walled beer garden. There is a covered courtyard which is shared by both pubs with tables and an outdoor TV.
Food is good basic pub grub which comes from the adjacent sportsman kitchen. A true gem tucked weary off Gloucester Road by the cricket ground and popular for Rovers fans too.
On 2nd May 2016
- rating: 8
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Annexe
The Annexe is a smaller pub that is situated behind the much larger Sportsman.
Once inside there is a single oblong shaped room which runs to the rear,the room is carpeted and the bar is situated to the rear,the seating is comfy bench type which is in bays which are divided be lattice type partitions.
I went up to the bar and could not see any handpumps or barrels behind the bar,i did note Guiness Extra Cold and Carlsburg Extra cold.
The pub was packed with lots of people having meals,so it was standing room only,i decided to leave this one without having a drink.
If there are any local PUG members in Bristol who could let me know where the handpumps are in this pub i would give it a proper go.
Pub visited 2/4/2016
On 2nd May 2016
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 25 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 30p per pint. Over 60's on presenting bus pass get same. - last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Car Park : No last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Darts : No last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Dog Friendly : No - Not allowed, even outside - last updated 30 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : No last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Jukebox : No last updated 25 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Karaoke : No last updated 25 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Live Music : No last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Micropub : No last updated 25 March 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pinball : No last updated 25 January 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pool Table : No - Went year's ago - last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Quiz Night : Yes - Monday's from 9.30pm - last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- Real Ale : Yes - 8 handpumps available - last updated 07 October 2018 by David McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 30 September 2014 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes - But no disabled facilities - last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
- WiFi : Yes - The Cloud - last updated 19 March 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
