THE DRAPERS ARMS, Bristol

Garvan at the Drapers Arms is a proper beer enthusiast. Despite all of the restrictions in Covid times with 'tiers' and 'lockdowns', the Drapers Arms are consistently supplying good real ale. They were one of the few pubs in Bristol serving take-away cask ale (when...More

Date of visit: February 2021

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Basering

28 reviews

Reviewed 22 September 2020 via mobile

Quality Real Ale (not Craft Beer) in a Micro Pub

Not just another old shop front converted into a Micro Pub selling expensive Craft Beer, instead a well run Micro Pub selling good condition, mainly local keg beer at a reasonable price. £3.70 a pint. In addition wine and gin is available. Good friendly, safe,...More

Date of visit: September 2020

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jenimilsom

8 reviews

Reviewed 19 September 2020

Unnecessary meanness

I arrived at 5pm today with a 2 litre growler and was going to buy some wine too. I told the girl behind the counter that I was looking for a hoppy fruity pale ale to fill up the growler and I could see there...More

Date of visit: September 2020

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John R

34 reviews

Reviewed 23 February 2020

Spot on.....

Good varied selection of beers served by a real person Operational....... not decorational and excellent

Date of visit: February 2020

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LadfromTarn

24 reviews

Reviewed 19 January 2020

Nice friendly micropub

We called in for a couple of pints on route to a football match at Ashton Gate, although the pub is close to the Memorial ground. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. About 8 real ales from the barrel. No hand pumps. 20p a pint discount for...More

Date of visit: January 2020

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tcowley0

1 review

Reviewed 3 September 2019 via mobile

Good beer, knowledgeable staff and good prices

Great little place always worth a visit. A good selection of changing beers and now also gin. Friendly staff who take the time to talk to you about the beers.

Date of visit: September 2019

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seanconway101

2 reviews

Reviewed 23 June 2019

Makes any day

This was a great experience. It is more than just a great little pub, it is a fantastic experience. The service is friendly and informed. Great beer options and plenty to try. Add to any 'must do' list if anywhere near Bristol.

Date of visit: June 2019

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bill h

149 reviews

Reviewed 13 June 2019

Fantastic little place.

Drapers arms We had been in the Thai Restaurant next door and were keen to get into The Drapers Arms before they closed (9.30pm they call last orders). This is a quirky little Micro pub at 447 Gloucester Rd. Its a one room venue (Max...More

Date of visit: June 2019

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BigKevTravels

649 reviews

Reviewed 9 June 2019 via mobile

Wonderful pub

I’d heard great things about this pub and it didn’t disappoint. A real ale pub in an old shop and it absolutely does what it says it does-serve outstanding beer. We loved it. Cash only, great value and a superb selection of real ale. I’ll...More

Date of visit: June 2019

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jerryo893

14 reviews

Reviewed 19 April 2019 via mobile

It'll end in beer's

What a great little piece of beer heaven. Well done Garv and Vince and we look forward to the Easter festival.