Breweries in Bristol

If you are chasing fresh pours in Bristol, start here: 12 breweries listed, sorted by reviews, no paid placements. When in doubt, call ahead. Bristol spots tend to keep their own hours.

Breweries and taprooms in Bristol

The craft beer map of Bristol: real venues, real ratings. Taproom hours are often shorter than bar hours. Many close early on weeknights, so do not leave the visit too late.

The Beer Emporium

★ 4.4 · 1,623 reviews · 13 - 15 King St, Bristol BS1 4EF, UK · Moderate

Left Handed Giant Brewpub

★ 4.6 · 1,274 reviews · Hawkins Ln, Redcliffe, Bristol, Finzels BS1 6EU, UK · Moderate

Bristol Beer Factory - Tap Room

★ 4.6 · 609 reviews · 291 North St, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JP, UK · Moderate

Little Martha Brewing Taproom

★ 4.7 · 580 reviews · 23 Oxford St, Bristol BS2 0QT, UK · Inexpensive

Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom, Old Market

★ 4.6 · 261 reviews · Unit 11, City Business Park, St Jude's, Bristol BS5 0SP, UK

Lost And Grounded Brewers

★ 4.6 · 147 reviews · 91 Whitby Rd, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4AR, UK

New Bristol Brewery Taproom

★ 4.8 · 146 reviews · 20A Wilson St, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 9HH, UK

Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol

★ 4.8 · 134 reviews · 500 Wood St Bldg 111, Bristol, RI 02809, USA

Bristol Beer Factory - Brewery

★ 4.8 · 109 reviews · 51 Ashton Vale Rd, Bristol BS3 2HQ, UK

Basement Beer Ltd

★ 5.0 · 100 reviews · 32 Upper York St, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8QR, UK

Unwins Brewery

★ 4.9 · 44 reviews · 25 Oxford St, Bristol BS2 0QT, UK

Hop Union Brewery

★ 5.0 · 42 reviews · 20 Bonville Rd, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5QH, UK

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Drinking craft beer in Bristol

Taprooms in Bristol often pour beers you will not find in stores — ask for the tap list, not the menu.
Brewery tours usually run on weekends and fill up; book directly with the brewery a few days out.
Designated driver or rideshare: brewery districts are made for lingering, not for driving.

About Bristol

Bristol, England, the United Kingdom (coordinates 51.46, -2.60, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Listings for Bristol come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.

More breweries nearby

Worth a short drive from Bristol: nearby towns with their own breweries guides:

Breweries in Cardiff (41 km away)
Breweries in Swindon (58 km away)
Breweries in Swansea (95 km away)
Breweries in Oxford (98 km away)
Breweries in Southampton (103 km away)
Breweries in Exeter (105 km away)

Common questions

Where do these Bristol brewery listings come from?

Google Places listings for Bristol, with ratings where available. Dayfari never invents a venue and never sells placement.

Do Bristol breweries offer tours?

Many do, usually on weekends. Check with the brewery directly — tour schedules change with the season.

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