BreweryGerman-influenced lagers and continental styles££BrislingtonApril to September: Fri 16:00-22:00; Sat 13:00-22:00; Sun 13:00-19:00April to September: Fri 16:00-22:00; Sat 13:00-22:00; Sun 13:00-19:00
Lost and Grounded brews Bristol's benchmark lagers with German precision on Whitby Road, the brewery that made slow beer cool in a hop-mad city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.