Bristol Walking Tour - Pubs

We are teetotallers, so, pubs aren't that high on our radar as places to visit. However, many of them do good food as well these days, so, that's the main attraction for us along with their history and often interesting premises. So, during our recent walking tours of Bristol we came across a few that made us take notice.

The 'Ye Shakespeare' purports to be one of the oldest pubs in Bristol, built in 1636.

The 'Llandager Trow' is just steps from the Floating Harbour. Built in 1664, it takes its name from trows (flat bottomed sailing barges).

Along cobbled King Street, close to the Old Docks area and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre, there are many pubs. Here are three attractive premises in a row.

Across the street could be found the Royal Navy Volunteer, built in 1673.

The Pump House was built in 1870 to house hydraulic pumps for the bridges and lock gates around the harbour. Now, it's a stylish pub with an award-winning chef.

Most often pubs stand alone. Here's an attractive one tucked into a row of shops.

The Seven Stars, hidden away in a back alley has not much to recommend it in the looks, or, location department. An attractive plaque caught our eye and from it we learned of the important place this small establishment played in the abolition of slavery, which was once a major business in Bristol and from where most of its early wealth was derived.