Bag of Nails in Bristol, City of - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Absolute cat and ale-lovers heaven. A proper cosy olde-worlde pub with the added benefits of no dogs, no kids including babies, and most of all ....CATS!! Friendly staff eager to talk about cats (is there any other subject worth discussing?!) and friendly, laid-back kitties eager for a fuss and a warm knee to settle on. Bliss!

Brilliant pub in the middle of Bristol. Great range of cask beers. They love cats here and you may find some sleeping on the bar!

Beer can be quite pricey but then the cat scritches do help soften the blow.

Cats and lovely music in a nice small bar

Gorgeous bar and gorgeous cats. Such a lovely vibe to the whole place

Beer and cats! Perfect for cat lovers

i LOVED it here, the bartender was so sweet and gave me tips on which cider i would like the most, the cats were so beautiful and sweet, everyone there was really really lovely and it wasn’t too loud which was great because super loud pubs can be the worst, it’s small but in a cozy cafe way, all the negative reviews are probably because people don’t get the concept of “respect animals and let them do their own thing”

I think we chose our drinks poorly in here. We ordered a cider and an ale. Both tasted flat & at room temperature. After Googling it seems to be an English tradition to serve low carbonation & casks in the cellar. It was a very hot July day so we were very much in the mood for a cold drink. It pained us to finish our "warm" pints. I did notice that a couple of the taps were labelled with "keg beers", I wondered if that meant they'd be cold. The interior of this pub is tiny, it could probably seat about 25, and stand about 10 more at the max. There is one table outside beside the traffic. The pub also has a bunch of resident cats which seemed to have been the main attraction for a lot of customers. The pub had a sign advertising different events throughout the weekday nights (poker & quiz etc.).

Was a bit disappointed sadly. The 3 cats that were around were all standing by the window, enjoying the sun. Needless to say the table by the window was already occupied by 2 girls who seemed to have finished their drinks long before we got there, yet weren't planning on leaving any time soon. The rest of the pub also feels a bit crammed so if you do get the one good table spot in the whole pub I guess you might have a better experience.

Exactly what you'd expect. Enjoy a good and cheap drink and enjoy the cats!

No food but good selection of craft beers, ales and ciders both on tap and bottled. Oh, and cats. Lots. You can't but smile while having a pint and stroking your feline overlords.

Lovely people there, lots of options, and SO MANY CATS!!! Loved it, say hi to Big Sally the absolute u n i t

A great assortment of beers and felines.

Interesting place! Lovely cats. A bit crammed, though. Good overall.

This is a very interesting pub to visit. It is the perfect combination of cats and curiosity as I found it with brilliant staff and a good beer selection. If you have to visit just 1 pub in Bristol, come here because you will it find another like it. Pure and simple, polite and popular at the same time 😚

I don't get all the negative reviews. This is always a stop off for us on Bristol trips and has such a chilled out, friendly vibe. It's always lovely to see the kitties and watch them basking in the sun. There's a great selection of craft beer - sometimes the draft stuff could be a bit colder but an easy way around that is to opt for a cider or a canned beer. Good tunes always playing on the record player and the list of rules put up by the pub landlord is spot on! A great place that will remain a firm fixture of our Bristol adventures.

Best pub I’ve ever been to. The cats are lovely and friendly (as are the staff), drinks are nice and reasonably priced, and the vibe as a whole is really cool and quirky.

Best pub in Bristol, if not the UK. Great staff, friendly customers, and amazing cats, plus an incredible beer selection....do not miss

The most interesting pub I've been in. Praise the owner for making the most extraordinary place in Bristol.

Not sure they serve food, but the packet of salted crisps were nice, and the company of cats added a feline frisson.

Cats! Cats! Cats! and people who LOVE cats! FABULOUS! Arguably the greatest pub in the UK. No children, dogs or felinephobes. Up to a dozen lovable & loving feline ... Just adorable ... ENJOY!

Good beer selection,awesome cats.All everyone could ever need.

the old atmosphere is charming and if you love cats, then you’ve come to the right spot. Trade off is the beer is lukewarm and it smells like cat pee. The area behind the bar is dirty and the service is nothing special. The allure here is cats and only cats

Fantastic pub, brilliant staff, great beer and most of all wonderful feline occupants.

Really loved it here! If I will ever be in Bristol again I will absolutely visit this cute and tiny pub again. <3 Greetings from Germany! And please make new Shirts, I would love to buy one.

This small pub is full of character, cats asleep on the bar & chair's. I was told the rule is don't pick them up, wait for them to come to you. No parking as on a main road next to traffic lights & not accessible in a wheelchair as small.... entrance has a tight turn & a step.

A tiny pub at the bottom of Jacob’s Wells Road. The cats lounging on the bar, the landlords strict set of rules and the great selection of music (don’t touch the record player without permission) all give it a unique atmosphere. Great beer.

it was mentioned on my english final. 10/10 i love kitties

Just wanna let you know there was a text mentioning this place in english final exam called matura that took place in poland today!! Have a nice day!!!

Small, friendly, cat-friendly, pleasant music playing on a record player, good beers. There is some problem with cleanliness, the toilet is terrible. But it's very authentic and terribly atmospheric. I really liked!

A hidden little hideaway, with atmospheric, demanding music.

Great cats, great tunes, great vibe.

One of Bristol's best kept secrets. Run by some of the most laid back cats in the city, the pub oozes character and charm. The atmosphere and music of the place compliment each other purrfectly (as do the very reasonable prices). Don't tell anyone else about this place. Ever. It's too good.

Very reasonably priced traditional pub. Excellent choice of well-kept ales. People come for the cats of course and that is a big plus…they are all friendly and will come and sit with you. (If you’re a tourist coming to take photos and not sit quietly or a group of big drinkers then this isn’t the place for you)

It’s a pub with some cats. A decent selection of beer, but a little cramped. Lots of signs telling you not what you can do and not do and to F off if you don’t. Don’t pick up the cats under any circumstances as you will get yelled at by the staff. There is a faded F off sign above the bar with this rule. Personally seeing customers being yelled at breaking rules was a bit of a weird experience. It was enough to exit the pub together with a few other people. The hospitable part of hospitality seems to have been lost here so moved on.

It's nice, it has cats, it doesn't smell.

Great place for good music and to pet some cats with your pint 🍻

Quaint pub, good drinks and cute cats

Server very rude, called me the "meow" word and proceeded to sit on my table mat.

Been looking forward to a visit and didn't disappoint. The staff is friendly and the cats are amazing.

A small, atmospheric pub whose main attractions are the resident cats 🐈‍⬛🐈😊 and music from vinyl records. A large selection of beers, cider and more. It's just a pity that there isn't a larger selection of snacks. I recommend it to all cat lovers.

Really good service and lovely cats！！We traveled from Leeds and really hope to come again！

Well priced pints and excellent atmosphere. Love the cats!

You don't get many pure Real Ale pubs. It was nice to see an old school pub with the added bonus of the cats. We will be back!

Personally it's my favourite pub of all time. It has cats, that's perfect for me. Just respect the cats ,dont pick them up and dont let them out the door! We went just after it opened on a Thursday lunchtime. It was quiet and had a relaxed vibe. Not the usual music selection but hey! Not my pub. It feels more like going into someone's front room and sharing a drink. I really liked it, shame it's so far away from where I live in weston super mare, I'd be there every day otherwise.

This pub was small but cute, loved the decor and the cute cats on the counters. I tried not to pet them as they probably get petted a lot but they all seemed fairly chill cats. The beer was nice too. I'd come here again 👌

I don’t like this pub. It’s small and has cats, and the owner is scary. Thank you. If it had a dartboard however, I would change my answer… maybe

Found this place on a random search as we were coming to Bristol for the day. Fab customer service, we were expecting it to be busy (and it was) but it was still really nice in there. Cats were happily asleep but they were all so cute! I will be back! I'm just sad I don't live closer!

great (and cheap) drinks, and the cats were awesome of course – wish my home town had a place like this!

An amazing wee pub for cat lovers with an impressive selection of beer and cider. The cats are very friendly and chill.

Lovely cats, one of them can even sit on your lap 😍 the place looks nice and is clean.

Unfortunately was too busy to stay when we visited- but all worth it for the cats

Easily one of the most welcoming pubs I've ever been to. Do your research, read the room, stop acting like pubs exist just to please your needs and realise that this isn't the USA and the customer isn't always right and you will have a great time. They have Saison Dupont on tap for christsake!

Cool place. Friendly cat hosts. Good selection of beers. Love it.

Cute cats but tiny overcrowded place. Barely any space to move around and did not get a chance to get a drink or pet the cats. Went in there with hopes to have a meal but were not even greeted by staff, had to walk out. They should limit the amount of people which are allowed so everyone gets a chance to see the cats and enjoy. Was very disappointed and upset.

The place itself it’s cosy and nice it could do with a slight refurbishment and the drink choices were quite sparse. The cats were so cute but one in particular was quite clearly overweight which is a bit concerning, perhaps it’s because they don’t get much space to move around? Although the idea of having cats in the pub is very inviting, it just doesn’t seem like the healthiest environment for them. Obviously if they have been rescued and were already overweight and are being helped that’s fine I just thought I’d mention it.

Hated it. Cats fast asleep, tiny pub, busy and unfriendly staff. Dirty, and barely any cats. Very disappointed. Will not be going back. Felt very unwelcome.

Lovely pub with friendly staff and cats. Me and my girlfriend come here every time we're in Bristol to sit with the cats for a bit.

Was promised cats and they delivered. Best pint I’ve had in a while

Children under the age of 14 are not allowed. This is not clearly advertised and it was a complete waste of a trip.

Super cute tiny pub full of cats. Contrary to many reviews, it DOES NOT smell like cat piss here. There is a nice variety of draught and bottled beers in a wide range of prices, with delightfully chubby cats to accompany you.

Though it's a cat pub, they weren't that friendly or open to petting much.

The only pub in Bristol managed by cats. They have chosen an excellent range of beers and a great music selection.

One of the most unique pubs in Bristol. Great Beers on draught at a reasonable price. The cats are just adorable. Definitely recommend a visit.

They were not allowed to be with the child. I had to leave.

Great pub, lovely cats. Great beer. Awesome

Great pub. If you're a cat lover, it's an absolute must!!! Cats everywhere 😁 Decent MOOR IPA, but sadly, no DIPAs. Maybe next time?! Definitely worth a visit

Such a great place. Food, drinks and of course cats! Atmosphere is amazing

It's a pub with Cats. What isn't there to like.

What a lovely little pub, tucked into a row of buildings near Bristol harbour. The cats were super chilled and happy to jump up and cuddle some people sat around. They all woke up from their naps when the biscuits were poured into the food bowl. You can tell the cats here are loved and cared for.

Fantastic unfussy place to drink a few cask beers. Great prices for the area as well.

I love this pub! Any pub that has a bunch of cats asleep on the bar is worthy of a 5 star review! And....their rules are awesome - especially the one about babies and toddlers having to be stored in the cellar! They have a great ale selection, too.

Cant wait to return, the cats were amazing

Excellent wide variety of beer and cats, in a cramped but friendly place washed with music played on a real record player, bonus point for playing Ian Dury. Price per person looks extravagant but we did have a lot of beers ;)

I love the idea but the space they have isn't enough to accommodate a lot of people. We ended up being stuck upstairs where there weren't any cats. The atmosphere was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. I wish they had a few more ciders however. I would definitely recommend to anyone coming to Bristol just try to plan around how busy it will be.

Good beer and cats cannot be argued with

Lovely place for cat lovers! If you love cats sitting next to you, jumping on the table and sleeping on your lap, this is the place! Plus the service is great and drinks are reasonably priced. Here's Rasputin on a chair!

The best pub I’ve been to in my entire life

The owner and staff are really nice and all the cats are super chill and friendly. Great place to get a pint and relax with kitties.

Traditional pub. Lunchtime visit 28th Dec after 2 pints and lunch in v shed. I ordered a pint of beer, only to realise they have Severnsider perry. Hope that is a regular ! I'll be back. Only problem was getting home smelling of other cats. Ronnie and Reggie Kray weren't best pleased.......

A cat pub, as promised. Exceeds expectations. Buy a drink, sit down, and patiently wait until one jumps on you. If you're impatient, there will probably be a few sleeping on the bar top. Can be a bit cramped when the upstairs in closed, but not a reason to not go. Good selection of ciders as well, a few bag-in-box draught options and bottles from the area (Real Cider!). Worth a visit if you like cats. Also worth a visit if you like cider.

It's a proper pub that just happens to have roughly 13 cats knocking around

Great quirky pub with an excellent choice of craft beer, adorable cats and a friendly atmosphere!

I went there to see lovely tubby cats, and it was a fabulous experience to stroke cats while sipping my pale ale! The place is small though they need a bigger place as they have more interest and it could be nice to have more space to enjoy the pub more..

The catmosphere was just purrfect

I don’t think I have ever been spoken to so rudely in a pub before. I’m working away for this week and had been told about a cat pub so decided to check it out. When ordering a beer the tall guy behind the bar seemed like he wanted to be anywhere else, didn’t look at me once and rolled his eyes multiple times while I was asking about the beers. He made it seem like a real inconvenience when I ordered a can. I was then on the phone to my girlfriend who I hadn’t seen for a week and a second guy who worked there, older with the beard came over and confronted me and said I needed to stop talking to myself! When I told him I was on the phone he said that I needed to stop because people thought I was talking to them. I was really baffled because it was quite clear I was on the phone, not one other customer payed any notice. In the end I abandoned my beer just after that encounter, I have never felt more unwelcome in a place. The cats are nice but the people running that pub made me feel out of place as soon as I got in the door.

I am only for a week in Bristol, but I am going back probably every day. This place has a nice atmosphere, peaceful, people were respectful toward cats. I really loved it <3

Great pub! Friendly service! Lovely cats!

Cute place with lots of independent charm.

Nice and quiet place to read, with some cats around.

Great pub, loved the cats and lack of interaction with the hooman, I'm there to see cute cats not people.

Loved the cats and excellent music selections

Please don't forget, this is firstly a pub! But it's the cats that make the experience. Well looked after and happy cats. Recommend at least one visit whilst in Bristol.

Good cat filled pub. Sure, the cat wee' smell can hit you as you enter but there are thirteen cats living here and you are the guest, it doesn't linger either. Keep that in mind. I sat at the bar with my friend and the grumpy Siamese cat, Wolfgang. He was given a sign after trying to bite me after too much fuss, which I found hilarious. Great team of two girls on the bar too. All good. Spoke with the landlord and I can see why previous reviewers would say he's rude. He isn't rude at all. He is just passionate about quality beers, traditional pubs and his cats. You can't call Wetherspoons a proper pub after attending Bag of Nails.

Cosy and atmospheric. Great for a cat lover. Good choice of drinks too

Pints and cats, what is not to love!

If you’re a cat lover and love ale - highly recommend. A pub with a pur-fect twist

Went here a while ago, sold the 12 year old in our group a soft drink and then once we'd paid they told us to leave because kids aren't allowed. I feel bad for the cats

Very local-felt pub. People are nice and most importantly… the cats are adorable!! They even let you pet their belly! If you have a cat, you know that’s forbidden territory. Pub has good and cheap beer, and of course you can get better quality ones here as well. Music is played through a vinyl player and in general - very cosy!

Adorable cats, nice bear and great music selection 🐈🍺🎶