CuisineBrewery
StyleGerman-influenced lagers and continental styles
Price££
NeighborhoodBrislington
HoursApril to September: Fri 16:00-22:00; Sat 13:00-22:00; Sun 13:00-19:00
Taproom hoursApril to September: Fri 16:00-22:00; Sat 13:00-22:00; Sun 13:00-19:00
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Tip: The lagers headline most good Bristol taps; the taproom runs 45-minute brewery tours on Saturdays from 14:00, with weekend street food alongside.

Location

Address: 91 Whitby Road, Bristol BS4 3AR

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Left Handed Giant Brewpub ★ 4.3

BreweryModern hop-forward beers brewed on site since 2015££Finzels ReachMon-Tue 16:00-00:00; Wed-Thu 12:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-01:00; Sun 12:00-00:00Mon-Tue 16:00-00:00; Wed-Thu 12:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-01:00; Sun 12:00-00:00

Left Handed Giant's riverside brewpub brews upstairs and pours downstairs at Finzels Reach, the city-centre face of a Bristol brewery born in 2015.

Tip: The group also runs Small Bar on King Street and a St Philips taproom; the brewpub kitchen does proper pizzas.

Moor Beer Company ★ 4.2

BreweryUnfined, naturally carbonated live beer since 2005££St PhilipsMon-Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-20:00Mon-Thu 12:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 12:00-23:00; Sun 12:00-20:00

Moor Beer pioneered unfined, vegan-friendly live beer and pours it seven days a week at its Days Road brewery tap behind Bristol Temple Meads.

Tip: The taproom sits an eight-minute walk from Temple Meads, making it the classic pre-train pint of the Bristol beer set.

Arbor Ales ★ 4.1

BreweryProlific small-batch range brewed in Easton since 2007££EastonBrewery shop and online store; beers poured across Bristol pubsBrewery shop hours vary; check socials

Arbor Ales has brewed an ever-changing small-batch range in Easton since 2007, from its long-running Shangri-La pale to one-off experiments.

Tip: Look for Arbor lines at the Volunteer Tavern and Gloucester Road pubs; the brewery itself is mostly a shop stop.

Good Chemistry Brewing ★ 4.1

BreweryBalanced modern beers from a St Philips warehouse££St PhilipsTaproom Fri 17:00-21:00; Sat 12:00-21:00Fri 17:00-21:00; Sat 12:00-21:00

Good Chemistry brews balanced modern beers on William Street in St Philips, opening its friendly Bristol taproom on Fridays and Saturdays only.

Tip: The weekend-only taproom keeps it special; their Kokomo Weekday session IPA is the local fridge staple.

New Bristol Brewery ★ 4.0

BreweryPlayful small-batch brews and a workshop taproom££St PaulsTaproom Thu 17:00-22:30; Fri 16:00-22:30; Sat 13:00-22:30; Sun 13:00-18:30Thu 17:00-22:30; Fri 16:00-22:30; Sat 13:00-22:30; Sun 13:00-18:30

New Bristol Brewery pours its playful small-batch beers from a working taproom on Wilson Street in St Pauls, ice cream pale ales and imperial stouts included.

Tip: The Thursday to Sunday taproom is family-run and casual; look for the Joy of Sesh session ale on cask.

Fierce & Noble ★ 4.0

BreweryNeighbourhood brewery and taproom on Mina Road££St WerburghsTaproom Wed-Thu 16:00-22:00; Fri 14:00-22:00; Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 13:00-19:00Wed-Thu 16:00-22:00; Fri 14:00-22:00; Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 13:00-19:00

Fierce & Noble brews and pours on Mina Road in St Werburghs, the neighbourhood taproom a dumpling's throw from Clouds in north-east Bristol.

Tip: Pair a taproom session with dinner at Clouds up the road; the core IPA is the safe first pint.

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