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Bag Of Nails, Bristol

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Cask Ale Real Cider
Opens at 4:00pm
141 St Georges Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS1 5UW (View on Google Map)
07941 521777
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Bristol's famous 'cat pub' is a small and quirky free house in a Victorian terrace, where its many feline residents roam free and often curl up in their nests on the bar. It also features glowing portholes in the wooden floor and an eclectic music mix played on a record player. Six changing cask ales are served, both from local breweries and elsewhere, usually including a dark beer. Various bottled beers are also available. No draught lager is sold. One changing real cider, eg Iford. Tuesday is quiz night. Board games are available for customers, with a Board Games night every Wednesday. Due to the ever-present cats, dogs are not welcome. No children under 14.

Information for this venue is provided by the Bristol & District Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Bag O' Nails; American Eagle
Local Authority
City of Bristol (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
16/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Bristol City Council
Pub ID
AVN/46
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Beowulf - Zwodder TasteMatch Prediction

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Beowulf - Zwodder
Beowulf - Zwodder Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted twice
Beowulf - Zwodder
Beowulf - Zwodder

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago at Bag Of Nails, Bristol.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Moor Beer Company - St Philips TasteMatch Prediction

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St Philips
Moor Beer Company - St Philips Strong Stout • 5% Spotted 4 times
St Philips
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Moor Beer Company - St Philips

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Bag Of Nails, Bristol.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Stout
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Events Events
tap takeovers and participation on local pub beer festivals
Games Games
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
One changing e.g. Iford
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
9, X1, X4, X6, X7, X8, X9, U2, 505
Directions
5 mins walk from Cathedral towards Hotwells.

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