Pub Club
The Bank Tavern
A tucked-away Bristol pub for local ales, live music and legendary Sunday roasts
The Bank Tavern is a small, independent free house on John Street, tucked away from Bristol city centre. Expect wood panelling, stripped-wood floors, local ciders and a food-led pub menu.
8 John St, Bristol BS1 2HR
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Inside
A small pub with a big schedule
The Bank Tavern has stood since the 1800s and now hosts live music, HD football and rugby, plus a Tuesday quiz from 8.30pm. It is dog friendly, offers disabled access and stays open until 1am from Thursday to Saturday.
The kitchen
The Sunday lunch everyone plans ahead for
Sunday roasts are served from midday, with locally sourced ingredients, vegetarian options and classic meat choices. The pub has won recognition for its Sunday lunch, while the wider menu changes with the seasons and includes dishes such as brisket and rolled belly pork.
Come for
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Four real ales, local ciders and guest beers from Bristol and the South West
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Award-winning Sunday roasts served from midday, with vegetarian options
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Tuesday quiz night, live music and big-screen football and rugby
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Year-round outdoor seating, with dogs welcome inside and out
Visit
The Bank Tavern
Food is served 12:00–16:00 daily; closed on Bank Holiday Mondays.
Today · midday–midnight
- Monday
- midday–midnight
- Tuesday
- midday–midnight
- Wednesday
- midday–midnight
- Thursday
- midday–1am
- Friday
- midday–1am
- Saturday
- midday–1am
- Sunday
- midday–midnight
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