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Portcullis, Bristol

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Cask Ale
Opens at 4:00pm
Operator: Dawkins Taverns
3 Wellington Terrace, Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 4LE (View on Google Map)
(0117) 973 0270
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A pub since 1821, with a downstairs bar and an upstairs lounge. The pub has cosy décor and is part of a Georgian terrace close to Clifton Suspension Bridge. One permanent (Bristol Beer Factory Fortitude) and two changing guests from local breweries and wider afield. Usually a dark beer during Winter months. Hogans Cider (keg) and Hogans Dry in bottles. Wide range of bottled Belgian beers stocked, plus 8 on tap: Delirium Tremens, La Chouffe, Vedett, Blanche de Bruxelles, Kasteel Rouge, Bavo, Leffe Blond and one changing. A range of traditional pub fare Mon-Wed, and roasts Sunday afternoon. Quiz every 1st and 3rd Thursday, Sunday film nights in Winter. The rear garden is accessed from upstairs. No entry after 10pm. No children under 14 due to licensing restrictions.

Historic Interest

part of Georgian terrace

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
10/01/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Red Oak Taverns
Pub ID
AVN/244
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
No Service
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Bristol Beer Factory - Fortitude TasteMatch Prediction

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Bristol Beer Factory - Fortitude
Bristol Beer Factory - Fortitude Session Bitter • 4%
Bristol Beer Factory - Fortitude
Bristol Beer Factory - Fortitude

This beer is served regularly at Portcullis, Bristol.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Exmoor (varies) , Fine Tuned (varies) , Gloucester (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sundays only
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
On a lead
Events Events
Comedy and quiz nights
Games Games
Cards, chess and board games.
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Annual Belgian beer festival
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
8, 505
Closest station (1650m)
Clifton Down
Directions
Close to Clifton side of Suspension Bridge

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