Grain Barge

Bristol


This lovingly converted 1930s cargo vessel used to transport barley and wheat. Fittingly it's now used by the Bristol Beer Factory to showcase its craft ales. The beer terrace on the barge's roof is a cool spot to watch river traffic drift by.

There's live music on Thursday nights (from 8pm).


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