Craft Beer In Bristol

If you're keen to explore new craft beer varieties in Bristol, then The Cider Press is a great place to start. The warm and welcoming boozer offers three hand-pulled cask ales as well as a rotating selection of local beers and 32 draught ciders, ideal for drawn-out weekend sessions.

It's all about buns and beer as Honest Burgers serves you a tasty selection of patties paired with easygoing cocktails and local brews. Head to the Clare Street eatery for a chilled out meal that you know will hit the spot.

Craft brews and freshly-made pizza are on the agenda at The Bristol Stable. As well as an impressive open kitchen whipping up some of the best slices in town, this harbourside beauty also has an envious range of ciders, best experienced over one of their masterclasses or tasting boards.

Of course, no liquid list would be complete without BrewDog, a city-centre bar with over 20 magnificent creations on tap. They've also got fridges filled to the brim with bottles and cans whilst their kitchen cooks up delicious sourdough pizza.

This Bristol microbrewery has fashioned an old tram shed to create a selection of beers served directly from tank to your glass. Soak up the hops with a selection of their fresh pizza.

King St Brewhouse has got to be one of the best craft beer bars in Bristol. Sample your way through some of the delicious offerings from the pub's microbrewery before tucking into a hearty plate of British classics and you'll see what we mean.

For a night of retro games and craft sips, you won't find better than Kongs of King Street. Not only do they have all the classics - Donkey Kong, Street Fighter 2 and Pac Man - but they also have ping pong tables for you and your mates.

If there's one Bristol craft beer pub that's serious about their hops, it's Brewhouse & Kitchen. Home to more than 50 different types, the Cotham Hill boozer even has its own on-site microbrewery for some of the freshest pints around. 

Despite its unassuming name, Small Bar's knowledge is anything but little. The staff at this laid-back watering hole have been trained up in all things hops-related, meaning they can give you the skinny on the best brew from their 31 taps of local and global world-class beer.

If you're after a late night spot, then you can't go far wrong with The Crofters Rights. Along with a great selection of regularly rotating craft beer and gooey pizza, the pub also plays host to a line-up of a live bands and comedy performers.

The clue is in the name with The Beer Emporium, a quirky bar that sells craft brews in Bristol. The subterranean den offers 100+ beers, including a host of German lagers, American IPAs and non-alcoholic drinks, that you can also buy to enjoy at home. 

Purveyors of craft beer in Bristol, Wild Beer at Wapping Wharf are delivering drinks with a view. Grab a seat in the harbourside pub or out on their terrace and sip on orange and guava pale ales, salted caramel stouts and more.

Moored along Old City, The Apple is something of a drinking institution. Set within a converted barge boat, the pint lovers stock a massive range of ales, spirits and ciders, including their own potent 'Old Bristolian' brew. 

This stylish bar and restaurant has got you sorted for fresh drinks and dishes using locally-sourced produce. Take your pick from The Prince Street Social's long list of wines, cocktails and beers, including tipples brewed just around the corner at their sister site, King St Brewhouse.