About
The Bell is a traditional and iconic 300 year old community owned pub and live music venue owned by over 700 members and offering a haven from the bustle of city life
Free live music is to be found on Monday nights, every other Tuesday night, Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons showcasing a wide range of local and international musicians and acts. There are also DJ's every Friday night and all day on Saturdays plus an open mic night on Thursdays
They stock a good selection of real ales and are regularly featured in the good pub guide. There are fresh cooked pizza's available on Wednesday's and Friday to Sunday, which can be enjoyed indoors or outside in our sheltered beer garden
They are proud sponsors the Orchestra of Everything and are a Living Wage employer
Opening Times
| Open: (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | 16:00 | - 23:00* |
| Wednesday - Saturday | 13:00 | - 23:00* |
| Sunday | 12:00 | - 22:30* |
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide dogs permitted
Catering
- Cater for vegetarians
- Licensed
- Serve lunch - Sunday only
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - Before 7pm
Establishment Features
- Al Fresco Dining - Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Beer Garden
- Dog Friendly
- Live Music
- Outdoor Terrace
Key Features
- In town/city centre
- Unique venue
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
Travel & Trade
- Wi-fi available
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
Show Facilities
Awards
- TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017 - Regional and Miscellaneous -
TripAdvisor - Certificate of Excellence - 2018 2018
Events
Monday, 6th July 2026 - Monday, 6th July 2026
Solaris at The Bell InnA new Azhaar Saffar band from the multifarious world of Brazilian and South American sound- more info
Wednesday, 8th July 2026 - Wednesday, 8th July 2026
Stone Cold Hustle at The Bell InnBorn of legendary funk jams in hip Bristol locales- more info
Monday, 13th July 2026 - Monday, 13th July 2026
BD Lenz at The Bell InnUS jazz/rock guitar wrangler, renowned for a killer-diller run at 'Superstition', unafraid of either melody or overdrive.- more info
Tuesday, 14th July 2026 - Tuesday, 14th July 2026
Tai Shan & Erika Olson at The Bell InnDouble bill US fem songwriters with a voice of their own, touring together for friendship and to find new stories for songs.- more info
Wednesday, 15th July 2026 - Wednesday, 15th July 2026
The Soul Fire Project at The Bell InnNot so much a band, more the current manifestation of a mini-movement, with members from South America, Mexico and the US- more info
Sunday, 19th July 2026 - Sunday, 19th July 2026
Joli Blon at The Bell InnCome get your jambalaya unjumbled!- more info
Monday, 20th July 2026 - Monday, 20th July 2026
Jingu Bang at The Bell InnThe Hammonds, Ruth & Scott, plus fellow travellers from club stages and big rock tours- more info
Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 - Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Revelation Roots at The Bell InnStrong on the Brass and the Bounce, reggae-plus-plus posse whose summer features big stages at Beautiful Days, Godney Gathering, Polzeath, and The Bell.- more info
Sunday, 26th July 2026 - Sunday, 26th July 2026
Bosko Baker at The Bell InnBB plays all the American Roots styles – blues, swing, US Folk – with the ultimate entertainment sensibility of a street musician, and of course he knows the culture from the inside, not just from the movies.- more info
Monday, 27th July 2026 - Monday, 27th July 2026
Code Red at The Bell InnVery long time no see return / reunion of funkee jazzers (corralled by the unstoppable Mike Hoddinott) for many years a favourite in here. Code Red actually signifies Big Fun.- more info
Tuesday, 28th July 2026 - Tuesday, 28th July 2026
JC & The Tree at The Bell InnFrom an Aussie surfing town called Sunshine Coast, travelling troubadours in the tradition: acoustic instruments, own experiences, lovely people...- more info
Wednesday, 29th July 2026 - Wednesday, 29th July 2026
K'Chevere at The Bell InnFormed for Walcot Nation 2000, straight into the top division of dance parties in these parts - and have stayed there. Latino music with the accent on Cuba, Venezuela & Puerto Rica.- more info
Wednesday, 12th August 2026 - Wednesday, 12th August 2026
Attila The Stockbroker + Barnstormer 1649 at The Bell InnBest of both worlds with Attila's wry political poetry plus the rather more musical Barnstormer, at the intersection of folk, early music & punk.- more info
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