Quiet bars for conversation in Bristol

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

40Ranked
2Wi-Fi recorded
33Hours published
267Eligible in Bristol

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone wants a bar where they can actually hear each other talk. OSM records no noise level, so ranking uses proxies: outdoor seating, absence of live music, smoking policy. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of bar-type venues in Bristol. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank#	Venue	Hours	Outdoor	Access
1	The Courtyard	Yes	Yes	Yes
2	Wiper and True Taproom, Old Market	Yes	Yes	Yes
3	The Blue Lagoon	Yes	Yes	Limited
4	The Knights Templar	Yes	Yes	Yes
5	Left Handed Giant Brewpub	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
6	The Royal Oak	Yes	Yes	Limited
7	The Gallimaufry	Yes	Yes	Limited
8	The W. G. Grace	Yes	Yes	Yes
9	The Apple	Yes	Yes	Limited
10	Zero Degrees	Yes	Yes	Yes
11	No.1 Harbourside	Yes	Yes	Limited
12	Same Again	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
13	Hop Union Taproom	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
14	Coyote Ugly	Not recorded	Yes	Yes
15	Wiper & True Barrel Store	Not recorded	Yes	Not recorded
16	Slug & Lettuce	Not recorded	Yes	No
17	The Goblin's Tavern	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
18	The Wellington	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
19	The Open Arms	Yes	Yes	Not recorded
20	The Highbury Vaults	Yes	Yes	Not recorded

Swipe the table sideways for the remaining columns. recorded recorded as absent not recorded in OpenStreetMap. A dash means the tag is missing, not that the facility is. Showing the top 20 of 40.

The ranked list

1
The Courtyard

Bar
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
Hours: Wed–Fri 5pm–11pm; Sat–Sun 12pm–11pm

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
2
Wiper and True Taproom, Old Market

Bar · Units 11-15 Easton Road, Bristol, BS5 0SP
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
Hours: Wed–Thu 4pm–11pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–midnight; Sun 12pm–10pm

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
3
The Blue Lagoon

Bar · 18-20 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8AE
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
Hours: Mon–Thu 8:30am–midnight; Fri 8:30am–1:30am; Sat 8am–1:30am…

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
4
The Knights Templar

Pub · 1 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6DG
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Smoking: Outside
Hours: Mon–Sat 7am–midnight; Sun 8am–midnight

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
5
Left Handed Giant Brewpub

Pub · Hawkins Lane, Bristol, BS1 6EU
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Smoking: Outside
- Vegetarian
Hours: Mon–Tue 4pm–midnight; Wed–Sun 12pm–midnight

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Has a website
6
The Royal Oak

Pub · 385 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8TN
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–11pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–12:30am; Sun 12pm–11pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
7
The Gallimaufry

Pub · 26-28 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8AL
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–midnight; Fri–Sat 11am–1am; Sun 11am–midnight

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
8
The W. G. Grace

Pub · 71-73 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2NT
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–midnight

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
9
The Apple

Pub · Welsh Back, Bristol, BS1 4SB
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Access: Limited
Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
10
Zero Degrees

Pub · 53 Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5BA
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
Hours: Mon–Sat 12pm–midnight; Sun 12pm–11pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
11
No.1 Harbourside

Pub · 1 Canons Road, Bristol, BS1 5UH
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Access: Limited
Hours: Mon 4:30pm–10pm; Tue–Thu 11am–11pm; Fri 11am–1am…

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
12
Same Again

Bar
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
Hours: Wed–Sat 3pm–11:30pm

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published
13
Hop Union Taproom

Pub · 20 Bonville Road, BS4 5QH
- Wi-Fi
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
Hours: Thu–Fri 4pm–9pm; Sat 1pm–9pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published · Has a website
14
Coyote Ugly

Bar · Canons Way, Bristol, BS1 5UH
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Step-free access
Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Step-free access
15
Wiper & True Barrel Store

Bar · 2-8 York Street, Bristol, BS2 9YW
- Outdoor seating
Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Has a website
16
Slug & Lettuce

Bar · 26-28 Saint Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1UB
- Outdoor seating
Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Has a website
17
The Goblin's Tavern

Pub · 69-71 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8AS
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
Hours: Mon–Sat 12pm–11pm; Sun 12pm–10:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published
18
The Wellington

Pub · Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8UR
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–11pm; Sat–Sun 8am–midnight

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published
19
The Open Arms

Pub · 24 Saint Michaels Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DX
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
Hours: Mon–Thu 3pm–11pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–midnight; Sun 12pm–9pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published
20
The Highbury Vaults

Pub · 164 Saint Michael's Hill, Bristol, BS2 8DE
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
Hours: Mon–Sat 11am–11pm; Sun 12pm–10pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published
21
The Farm

Pub · Hopetoun Road, Bristol, BS2 9YL
- Hours published
- Outdoor seating
Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–11pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–midnight; Sun 12pm–10:30pm

Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Opening hours published
22
All in One

Bar · 46 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG
- Hours published
Hours: Mon–Fri 5pm–1am; Sun 12pm–1am

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website
23
Her Majesty's Secret Service

Bar · Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2PH
- Hours published
Hours: Mon–Thu 4:30pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 4:30pm–10am

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website
24
Bruhaha

Bar · 156-158 Wells Road, Bristol, BS4 2AG
- Hours published
Hours: Wed–Fri 5pm–10:30pm; Sat 12pm–10:30pm; Sun 12pm–8pm

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website
25
The Gloucester Old Spot

Pub · 138-140 Kellaway Avenue, Bristol, BS6 7YQ
- Hours published
- Smoking: Outside
Why it ranks here: Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Has a website
26
The Volunteer Tavern

Pub · 9 New Street, Bristol, BS2 9DX
- Hours published
- Smoking: Outside
Hours: Mon–Thu 12pm–midnight; Fri–Sat 12pm–1am; Sun 12pm–midnight

Why it ranks here: Non-smoking indoors · Opening hours published · Has a website
27
Under the Stars

Bar · Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA
- Hours published
Hours: Mon–Wed 12pm–11pm; Thu–Sat 12pm–midnight; Sun 12pm–7pm

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website
28
Spirited

Bar · 196 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1JF
- Hours published
Hours: Mon–Tue 5pm–10:30pm; Wed–Thu 11am–10:30pm; Fri–Sat 11am–11:30pm…

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website
29
White Harte

Pub · 54-58 Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LH
- Outdoor seating
- Step-free access
Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Step-free access · Has a website
30
Chimp House

Bar · 232 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NZ
- Hours published
Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website
31
Kask2

Bar · 243 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5QP
- Hours published
Hours: Tue–Thu 3pm–11pm; Fri–Sat 2pm–11pm; Sun 2pm–9pm

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website
32
The Brass Pig

Bar · Triangle West, Bristol, BS8 1EJ
- Hours published
Hours: Mon–Sat 11am–2am; Sun 11am–midnight

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website
33
Somerville Club

Bar · 21-23 Sommerville Road, Bristol, BS7 9AD
- Hours published
Hours: Mon 7pm–11pm; Wed–Thu 7pm–11pm; Fri 12pm–4pm, 7pm–11pm…

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published · Has a website
34
Brown & Bye

Bar · Gasworks Lane, Bristol, BS1 5AT
- Outdoor seating
Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option
35
Undershed Bar

Bar
- Outdoor seating
Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Outdoor seating - a quieter option
36
Bishops Tavern

Pub · 225-229 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5QP
- Hours published
- Step-free access
Hours: Mon–Wed 11am–11pm; Thu–Sat 11am–midnight; Sun 11am–11pm

Why it ranks here: Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
37
Hope & Anchor

Pub · 38 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol, BS8 1DR
- Hours published
- Access: Limited
Hours: Mon–Thu 4pm–11pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–midnight; Sun 12pm–11pm

Why it ranks here: Opening hours published · Step-free access · Has a website
38
The Architect

Bar · 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA
- Hours published
Hours: Mon 10am–9pm; Tue–Sat 10am–11pm; Sun 10am–9pm

Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published
39
The Hole in the Wall

Pub · 2 The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4QZ
- Outdoor seating
- Indoor seating
- Step-free access
Why it ranks here: Outdoor seating - a quieter option · Step-free access
40
Antix

Bar · 44 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG
- Hours published
Why it ranks here: Bar rather than a pub floor · Opening hours published

Where they are

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Frequently asked questions

How many Bristol bars are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 267 bars in Bristol that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 2 have Wi-Fi recorded and 33 publish their opening hours.

Which of these bars stay open late?

The Courtyard, Wiper and True Taproom, Old Market, The Blue Lagoon, The Knights Templar and Left Handed Giant Brewpub are open until 11pm or later on at least one day of the week, according to the opening hours published in OpenStreetMap.

Which of these bars are step-free?

The Courtyard, Wiper and True Taproom, Old Market, The Knights Templar, The W. G. Grace and Zero Degrees are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - bar rather than a pub floor, outdoor seating - a quieter option, no live music, non-smoking indoors, opening hours published - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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