Pubs

Photography

Rack ’em up: Bristol’s bustling pub pool culture in pictures

In this photo essay, the Cable captures the unique spirit of amateur pool at a series of boozers in pockets of the city where the pub sport culture has been alive and well for decades.

Gökçe Yeniev Sean Morrison
Gökçe Yeniev and Sean Morrison

Reports

Image of Sunny Paradisos and Tara Clerkin outside the Rhubarb Tavern in Barton Hill, Bristol (credit: Alexander Turner)

‘We want to give people their space back’: clock ticks on crowdfunder to save Barton Hill’s last pub

Alex Turner
Alex Turner

Reports

Campaigners face uphill battle to save two BS5 pubs from redevelopment

Alex Turner
Alex Turner

Reports

Windmill pub saved after councillors reject plans to build flats

The campaign to save the pub in Windmill Hill dates back to when it closed in March last year before the pandemic hit.

Amanda Cameron (Local Democracy Reporter)

Features

Gloucester Road Wetherspoons: a chain changing Bristol’s fiercely independent high street

Jess Connett
Jess Connett

Coronavirus in Bristol

Run-ins with punters, logistical challenges and financial fears: the Bristol pubs waiting for news on restrictions ending

James Rogerson
James Rogerson

Coronavirus in Bristol

Raise a glass: Bristol’s pubs have had a tough year in and out of lockdowns

Pubs are back from the latest lockdown, but it’s been a tough year for Bristol’s landlords who’ve struggled to keep afloat through the many changes over the last year.

Colin Moody

Photography

An ode to Bristol’s boozers before coronavirus

Colin Moody takes a loving look at Bristol's beloved pubs, in this pre-coronavirus photoessay.

Hannah Vickers
Hannah Vickers and Colin Moody

Voices

A passionate appeal to save one of the few working class pubs in Easton

Recently given a new lease of life under new management, this old school boozer could be the latest victim of gentrification.

Ben Bird

Offshore in Bristol

The Bristol pubs owned in tax havens

Is your pint producing profit on a tropical island? 

Shanna F. Jones

Reports

Iconic Bristol venue under threat

The Star and Garter, longstanding Montpelier pub and late night music venue, is threatened with closure by the 29th of May.

Chris Satta