Bristol’s Hidden Gem Pubs & Bars

Host Terence Williams takes listeners off the beaten track to five of Bristol's most intriguing drinking spots—from historic inns and cosy alehouses to a dramatized prison-themed cocktail bar.

Places featured:

The Green Man, Kingsdown – snug pub, local ales, pub quiz, free curry Mondays.

Website: No official site found.

Address: 21 Alfred Place, Kingsdown, Bristol BS2 8HD

Kings Head, Victoria Street – Grade II listed with historic tramcar bar and heritage interiors.

Website: Part of Good Chemistry Brewing’s site: goodchemistrybrewing.co.uk/pages/kings-head

Address: 60 Victoria Street, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6DE

Llandoger Trow, King Street – 17th-century pub linked to Treasure Island and haunted legends.

Website: llandogertrow.co.uk

Address: King Street, Bristol BS1 4ER

Nova Scotia Hotel, Spike Island – well-preserved Victorian-era pub interior with maritime detail.

Website: novascotiabristol.com

Address: 1 Nova Scotia Place, Hotwells, Bristol BS1 6XJ

Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-Two‑Six

Website: alcotraz.co.uk (Bristol location)

Address: 1 All Saints Street, Bristol BS1 2LZ