Imposing half-timbered building dating from 1606, and probably Bristol's oldest continuously operating pub, handily placed for the city's principal entertainment district (the O2 Academy, Hippodrome and Bristol Beacon are all close by). Sensitively refurbished by the small JW Bassett pub chain in 2021, the centrally located bar serves a multitude of nooks and crannies, with a pool room upstairs and a surprisingly secluded garden / terrace. Four cask beers are on offer, normally comprising two national brands alongside two from local breweries, plus several craft keg beers. Good value food is served all day, every day.