What are Bristol’s best pubs and bars?

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Alpha has “great service, huge range of beers in the fridge and a few on tap. It’s a nice chilled place to sit with some interesting people-watching as well,” says Chris Chubb of Small Street Espresso – photo: Alpha

“There’s nothing not to love about this small but perfectly formed pub,” says influencer Natalie Brereton about the Bank – photo: Martin Booth

Lara Light McKelvaney of Newtown Park brewery says that the Barley Mow is “super cosy with a great beer selection and always full of friendly people from the staff to the customers” – photo: Barley Mow

“Wonderful selection of wine with lots to get stuck into if you’re a total wine nut or just after something a bit different” says chef and writer Claire Thomson about Cave – photo: Cave

The Christmas Steps is “a wonderful place to go for a drink after work”, says Laurence Pocock of Full Court Press – photo: the Christmas Steps

Crying Wolf “know their cocktails, and they deliver them with great service” says writer and performer Travis Alabanza – photo: Crying Wolf

“All the sentiment of a US dive bar whilst holding on to British pub sensibilities” says Farro’s Bradley Tapp about the Duke of York – photo: the Duke of York

“The whole bar and its set-up is so warm and inviting,” says Akos Rabi of Loose Cannon about Filthy XIII – photo: Filthy XIII

The Gallimaufry “always has a friendly welcome, familiar faces and some great gigs,” says Guy Siddall of Eatchu – photo: James Koch

“It’s where you’ll find me clutching a well-kept beer,” says Alex Hayes of Squeezed about the Hillgrove – photo: Martin Booth

“Just bringing great wine to the world. I really enjoy it. And cheese too, I’m a sucker for cheese,” says Two Belly’s Dom Pulsford about Kask – photo: Kask

“Every time we go, LHG is pumping,” says Natalie Johnson of Kask – photo: Left Handed Giant

Dan Heath of the Cider Box says that the Miners Arms is “a popular hang-out for the weird and wonderful in
St Werburgh’s with a fine selection of beers too” – photo: Martin Booth

The Old Bookshop’s “Neil and Laura have done such an amazing job there and I love it,” says New Cut’s Jack Hudspith – photo: the Old Bookshop

“A legendary venue only made better by the addition of Pizza is Lovely. Cider and a deep slice, the dream,” says Ysemay Hackett-Evans of Alp Mac about the Orchard – photo: the Orchard

“A roast and a Pipe Dream. That’s all you need. Sunday sorted,” says Olivia Ramsey of the Bell about the Pipe & Slippers – photo: Pipe & Slippers

“The Plough is a haven of unadulterated good times, eclectic selections of music, people and booze,” says Shona Graham of Emmeline – photo: The Plough

“A warm bar, with an excellent beer range, but which isn’t too macho or beardy and which also does great cocktails, events and live comedy,” says Darran McLaughlin of Bookhaus about Sidney & Eden – photo: Sidney & Eden

“Whatever magic they are pouring at Small Bar, I am hooked,” says Small Street Espresso manager, Tasha Ebbs – photo: Small Bar