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The Bank Tavern

8 John Street, City Centre

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This busy little pub with wood-panelling and stripped-wood floor serves real ales and local ciders. Summary via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid car park

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible entrance

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

About The Bank Tavern

The Bank Tavern occupies a wood-panelled room with stripped flooring on John Street in Bristol city centre. It serves real ales and local ciders, with a menu of small and large plates. Sunday roasts are available. Dogs are welcome, and there is outdoor seating.

The pub takes bookings and hosts live music. It is suited to groups.

Menu & facilities

🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine
🌤️ Outdoor seating 🎵 Live music 🍴 Dine-in

Opening hours

Monday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

What's nearby

  • Little Chinatown Food Hall next door
  • The Lanes next door
  • Unite Students - Nelson House & Drake House next door
  • Access Creative College Bristol next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners say this pub offers exceptional Sunday roasts, with tender meats, flavorful vegetables, and unique desserts, alongside a well-considered menu of small and large plates. They also highlight the friendly, attentive, and welcoming staff, who create a cozy and lively atmosphere. Guests mention the great selection of real ales, spirits, and lagers, all offered at a responsible price.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Cuisine
British
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (1,254 reviews)
Price level
££
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
No
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Destination
City Centre