Red Monkey, Bristol

Opened in May 2023, under the new name. Chums had become Bristol's second micropub when it opened in April 2016 in converted shop premises. The pub won local CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2018. Conversation rules, there being no recorded music, TV, gaming machines or wifi, and where electronic communication devices should be used with discretion. Real ales are dispensed from half a dozen handpumps, with a dark ale usually available. A similar number of traditional ciders are available from bag-in-box. A selection of wines and spirits are available. Food consists of simple bar snacks including filled rolls, pies and cockles. Last orders is called half an hour before closing due to licencing restrictions. Quiz night is every other Wednesday with live music, including sing arounds, on the intervening weeks. Live music also features every Saturday night, check the website for details. A beer festival is held annually, which coincides with the local community street party.