Handy for Temple Meads station & Castle Park, this classic small pub, originally dating from around 1660, is identified by CAMRA as having a nationally important historic interior- the magnificent Mid Victorian bar back is the second oldest known to CAMRA in the UK. Now in the hands of the local Good Chemistry brewery, a sensitive refurbishment has seen the addition of William Morris style wallpaper. The pub was awarded runner-up in the national CAMRA Pub Saving Heritage Award category in 2025. A narrow area around the bar leads to the 'Tramcar Bar' at the rear. The pub serves four cask ales, which usually include at least one from Good Chemistry and others chosen from small independent breweries across the nation, with the aim to always have a dark beer available. All cask beers are £4 a pint on Mondays (Cask Club). Real #notfromconcentrate cider is available from Pulpt. No food is served; customers are welcome to bring their own - there is an Italian restaurant virtually next door, and a sandwich shop and bakers opposite, There are tables and chairs for outside drinking in the warmer weather. Dogs are welcome. Socials include Instagram, search for kingsheadbs1. Accepts payment only by card.