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4.2

Based on 863 opinions finded in 3 websites

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Nº 1013 in 2148 in Bristol, City of

Nº 165 of 338 Other cuisines in Bristol, City of

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Heavy rock music streamed, a decent sound system. :)

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Anthony Oneil . 2024-09-08

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Cool metal themed pub, and as it is metal typical super friendly service and great selection of beer. All with proper background music 🤘...and a metal themed record store is just around the corner, so after some grate digging a good spot to get some refreshing drinks 😁

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Jens Hoefer . 2024-08-10

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I went here for a show - diocletian being supported by trivax. Not only was this the most insanely awesome show I've ever been to, but everything the gryphon had to offer was incredible too. The ales were delicious and well priced, the service was exceptional from the bar staff who were helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. The room upstairs was incredible, the best gig atmosphere I've ever seen with great sound to boot. Highly recommended to any metalheads in the area, and well worth the trip up for a show. I hope to return!

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Josh Collett . 2024-08-10

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The only pub that matters. If you have any alternative leanings then you will feel at home at The Gryphon. A welcoming and safe environment with a smashing selection of real ales and live music every week.

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Matthew Slater (Schism) . 2024-07-26

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The absolute best metal boozer in the whole city. Wonderful staff, the owner is an absolute gem and the beers are super well kept and there's always something new to try! All other drinks super too, and a good variety of spirits. Music is always good too - if you like your metal and alternative then this absolute melting pot of alt cultures is right up your alley!

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M Bushell . 2024-05-28

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Tidy little "heavy metal" pub. Good selection of reasonably priced beers.

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Anthony Jackson . 2024-05-15

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Friendly staff, good music, tasty beers, even Paulaner from the tap. I will come back.

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Martin B . 2024-05-06

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Fantastic evening of live music, saw second cities , Austin road Oceansleep and Call of Charon, top bands in a brilliant venue. Beer superb .

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Michael Harrison . 2024-04-22

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Love the vibe in this pub. Always welcoming, and Matt on gig entry duty was lovely and kind, even when explaining to me that the ear plugs were indeed ear plugs, and NOT rhubarb and custard sweets 😆

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X X . 2024-04-16

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Saturday night - interesting place, interesting people and the BEST heavy metal dj blaring out upstairs ! This is like when you lift up a rock and find there's a whole world of woodlice, snails and toads living under there. A discovered gem that has cemented itself as one of the best rock / metal bars I have been to. Quality night - just a shame I had to eventually go home 🤘🏻🤘🏻

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Jared . 2024-04-07

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We love it here the people the music and the ducks!

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Whisker Sister . 2024-03-29

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Great bar with great music & drinks. Quite small, but all the best things come in small packages. Excellent choice of ales which you can down along with awesome rock & metal tunes. Loved the place

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Maz Maszlag . 2024-03-25

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Great rock bar - good beer and everyone welcome

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David Paul Morgan . 2024-03-24

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Great selection of beers and staff clearly know their stuff!

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Ewan Campbell . 2024-03-09

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Great music, great beer loved this place.

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Richard Watson . 2024-02-27

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Very nicely kept White Mild cask. CAMRA discount accepted Great metal tracks played. Recommended

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Tony . 2024-02-20

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My favourite rock and metal pub in Bristol, music is always on point. Great selection of draught beers and spirits, plenty space for sitting, have live music venue upstairs. The bar staff is always friendly and helpful and sometimes when it’s quiet you can request a specific rock or metal band to be played which in my opinion is awesome. I have been here so many times with friends, soli, with my BF and we always meet some cool people here. The prices are like in most of Bristol pubs not too low and not too high. And the place has very stylish design and it’s a place where you can forget all the worries in life. Love the place!

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Indy Ro . 2024-01-18

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The Gryphon is the heart and home of metal in Bristol, will always love this place 🤘🖤

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Sirin Bozkurt . 2024-01-14

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Played five of my songs when I only requested one. Loved it! Not sure if they play different sub genres on different nights but it was all quite extreme thrash metal from relatively unknown bands. Not sure anyone in there other than the staff recognised a single song played there all night. Better than common pop metal but a crowd pleasure every now and again wouldn't hurt.

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Charles Miller . 2023-12-31

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Absolutely love The Gryphon - it is a first stop on plenty of my nights out! The pub attracts a great crowd of people, I have had lots of pleasant conversations with people here! The pub has a cool aesthetic and the service is always quick and responsive. The only downsize of this place is the size, you end up having to have to go outside even if it's freezing.

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William Whatley . 2023-12-28

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Do you like great beer? Check. Do you like metal? Check. Welcome to your new home.

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David Lee . 2023-12-01

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Absolutely class atmosphere! Great music and lovely ale. Whisky selection 7.5/10.

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Elle Bhee . 2023-11-30

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Great selection of spirits. The bar is quite small and the interior is awkwardly designed so there is not a lot of seating options. However it has a fantastic atmosphere and is always busy with friendly people.

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Joshua Davies . 2023-11-22

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The best pub in Bristol 😁 the atmosphere is friendly, the beer changes weekly so there's always something new to try, the landlord is a darling, if insane 😆 It's tiny & the music is loud but it can easily become home from home

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Nike Trigger . 2023-11-09

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Proper rock bar with a great range of ales, craft beers and spirits to suit most thirsts. Crazy little venue too . My happy place 😊

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raine Briggs . 2023-11-04

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Brilliant place for a drink surrounded by awesome people. Wish we lived ALOT closer, this would definitely be my go to pub.

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Heavy Metal Momma . 2023-10-29

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Interesting pub serving a good range of beers. Live music sometimes in upstairs room

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Helen Hammond . 2023-10-21

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Love metal and beer? Come here...

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Fabrizio Sgubbi . 2023-10-15

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beautiful building.friendly and helpful staff.heavy metal music.really cool

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Gary Ewing . 2023-09-30

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It’s really is that small! Beer and wine good, staff friendly - spirts with mixed flat and tasted a bit weird …. Hence the one star off. Otherwise cool pub with great alternative vibe.

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Coco-bobbins . 2023-09-20

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Love the place,great staff and service and they always play my music requests lol

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Shane Harris . 2023-09-18

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Small rock/metal bar with interesting range of beers on.

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Daniel . 2023-08-31

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Heavy metal and beer, gig night and lots of friendly people

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Adam Rich . 2023-08-28

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Fun metal bar, everyone's really friendly inside

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Kay . 2023-08-28

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Our favourite haunt in Bristol - a wicked metal put with an atmosphere that brings together a community of metalheads and alternative people from all around Bristol. They have a great selection of drinks, all reasonably priced, and regularly host intimate gigs in their upstairs space. Highly recommend to any alternative person who either lives or is passing through Bristol 🤘

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RockSoc Bristol . 2023-08-27

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Absolutely brilliant pub if you’re a fan of heavy music. Very welcoming staff and pretty cheap drinks to be honest. Really enjoyed accidentally finding this place although it is halfway up a really big hill which is painful. Highly recommend

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AverageFamilyReviews . 2023-08-20

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Gryphon is a cool place to hang out. The atmosphere and aesthetics are absolutely on point for all those who like a metal bar/pub. Good music, mood lighting and incredible decoration. Not to mention you'll always find good beer. As a huge fan of stouts, I have never not been impressed by The Gryphons range of drinks however I have no doubt they have a great pint for anyone! Not a huge amount of seating space and no beer garden but these are small complaints for a place that gets everything else so right!

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Indizzle Wizzle . 2023-08-02

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Like metal, like fun, like beer and alcohol and live music? Then this is the place for you! Great, friendly and lovely humourous bar staff and a hell of a stunner of a gentleman owner! Visit here and soak it in!

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iamNUTZIE . 2023-07-22

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Although this bar is off the main road ,it's worth a visit for its atmosphere, good friendly company.

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john paynter . 2023-07-10

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Love this place! Perfect for rock/metal/alternative people but accepting of all. Some of the best live music in the city too (even though music venue capacity is just 30-40). A lot of love for this place x

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Gilles Macey . 2023-07-06

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Nice little bar for a beer and a live music

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Philip Sheldon . 2023-07-04

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Just an awesome beer selection and a different vibe to most pubs. Especially good for metal heads

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George Godden . 2023-06-23

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We went there for a concert. The staff were friendly and the drinks reasonably priced. They play metal music, cool decoration.

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Gemma A . 2023-06-16

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Awesome gem of a place. Good selection of beer and awesome atmosphere.

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mathew horsted . 2023-06-06

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Spent more time in The Gryphon than anywhere else during our weekend in Bristol. Great service, brilliant music, fantastic beer. What more could you want! 🤘

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Cylon King . 2023-05-31

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This place is awesome! An actual alternative venue, handles on the pints for added stability, a good range of American whiskies, engraved gryphons on the tables, RIK MAYALL everywhere!!! It's like it was made for me!

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Andus Dominae . 2023-05-10

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Great atmosphere and excellent drinks! Loved the large selection of non-alcoholic beers as well 🤘

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Tamara . 2023-04-19

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Great night out seeing stop stop 👍👍👍😁

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marc hillier . 2023-04-16

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Friendly, diverse, lovely people, and good beer.

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Joey Q . 2023-04-15

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Best pub in Bristol. Best metal pub anywhere. Great beer.

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David Tucker . 2023-04-07

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Best metal pub in Bristol. Decent selection of beers available. Great atmosphere.

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J Kim . 2023-03-27

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Great metal pub with friendly atmosphere and accessible location

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Applecore666 \m/ . 2023-03-13

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Good vibes. Maybe a bit small but staff and clientele approachable

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Joshua Harris . 2023-03-05

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If You looking for the pub for metalheads with nice range of beers You just find the best one in Bristol! :)

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Łukasz Włoczewski . 2023-02-21

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Bristol should have more places like this. Always welcoming, rockin' vibe, fantastic owner and staff.

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Jaga Wilk . 2023-02-20

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Excellent pub. Rock theme, they do have live bands upstairs, cask and keg ale. Really good atmosphere.and great music.

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Mark . 2023-01-31

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Excellent beer choice. I had most probably the best Barley wine I have ever drank. Ukraine barrel aged 10.4. .375cl so good drank two and took two home. Music pub with real ale. Highly Recommended

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Paul Ruthven . 2023-01-13

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This place has so much potential to be a great pub but it falls short in a pretty significant way, I'll explain: 5 of us came into the pub, waiting for another. Our plan was to have 2 pints each before heading to a gig. With only 3 other patrons in the pub the bar maid completely ignored us when we walked through the door, clearly didn't want to serve us. We asked for beer recommendations and the bar staff ignored us again, so we asked one of the customers instead. One of our group wanted a stout so asked the bar staff if any stouts were on, her response: 'there's one over there' while looking at her phone and not even turning her head. Getting the message we all proply left the pub, clearly 5 extra customers was too much for her to handle. One of us turned around and gave her the benefit of the doubt to check if a bar maid could genuinely be that rude, apparently she was settling someone's tab, which is fine, but why didn't she politely say that and say she will be with him in a minute? Instead she would rather give a customer the perverbial middle finger and tell him to work it out himself because how dare someone walk into a bar and want to know what beer is on at the time, especially when it looked like the bar maid had no other job to be doing at that moment. All five of us are in the industry including one of us who has opened and owns his own pub, some of us have been in Bristol for over 20 years. None of us have ever met anyone working behind a bar who was so rude, and I cannot imagine why anyone would knowingly hire a person who would treat their customers like that. Worst pub I've ever been to in Bristol by far, I recommend going across the road to The Sportsman. It takes you a grand total of 10 seconds and the atmosphere and staff are absolutely lovely. Gryphon needs to hire better staff.

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Luke Jefferies . 2023-01-11

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Best pub in Bristol, best metal music pub I have been to. No Dolly Parton confirmed. Beer range is quite extraordinary and keen prices.

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Ian Hawkes . 2022-12-11

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Cool bar with reasonable prices. Found the music choices a little to repetitive after a bit (not my fav sort of metal!) so only stayed for one. Be cool to check a band out there when we visit again.

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Craig Magee . 2022-12-07

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Brilliant little bar with extremely friendly staff and cracking beer on tap. Menu was varied with a good range of options boasting fresh made burgers. Was a little bit of a wait but SO worth it! Speaking as a chef: that was one hell of a burger and will definitely be back to eat again especially as the missus ordered a burger with salad instead of chips and bun and received a juicy burger on a bed of mixed leaf, tomatoes, mushroom and onion which was well seasoned and dressed. Great pub, great food, great music....can't fault anything. Updated review, as Google insisted: Still feckin awesome! Wonderful crowd and nice to unwind after work with a pint and great music

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Dom TheEssexBiker . 2022-12-04

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Best pub in Bristol by far. Perfect for real ale and heavy metal. Great landlord who is very welcoming, as are his clientele. 10 out of 10 would drink again.

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Marcus Allerton . 2022-11-25

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Excellent metal bar close to the centre. Wide selection of ales and stouts, along with spirits, lager and cider. Excellent vibe if you're into metal/rock music or just up for mixing it up for something that's the norm. Friendly staff and punters alike. Always blasting great music It has an upstairs venue which is on the smaller side - which is never a bad thing in my books.

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Ryan Avery . 2022-11-21

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A right proper metal pub in the heart of Bristol. Great decor, good selection of stouts and porters on tap. Closed a bit too early for a proper party, but enjoyable nonetheless

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Nico Hidalgo-Toledo . 2022-11-12

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Excellent night out with some real craft ales.

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nigel williams . 2022-11-10

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A great alternative bar, hosts some good bands and themed nights. Most of the staff are friendly, but you get the odd one who seem completely uninterested in their job and barely speak to you, shame really.

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ElouiseP . 2022-11-02

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What a place great beer great music

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Peter Bennetts (Chrysogaster) . 2022-10-31

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Good beer,brill atmosphere, staff are good too

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Joanne Rawlings . 2022-10-13

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Always exceptional and varied ales whether on cask or by bottle or can, lovely friendly atmosphere and a great place to catch up with friends.

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Kwisatzhaderach0 . 2022-10-12

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I spend the odd Friday night here with mates, but I always seem to bump into old dates in there…… doesn’t stop me from going. Just don’t open the zombie 🧟‍♂️ door next to the men’s toilets…… “don’t open, dead inside” or is it “don’t dead, open inside”?

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Black Hand Dread . 2022-10-07

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If you like metal and beer this place is for you.

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Helen Whelton . 2022-10-06

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popped in here in the afternoon and was met by a fantastic atmosphere, great soundtrack and a delicious selection of ales, i'll definitely be back here again soon

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Fearghal Duggan . 2022-09-28

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I have had the pleasure of watching and playing at this great venue. This is a Bristol metal institution. If you are from Bristol and have not played the Gryph, you haven't played Bristol

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James McPhee . 2022-09-17

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Of you long for a proper rock pub you won't be disappointed by the Gryphon. The music was great, they had tasty beers and a great atmosphere. We were there every night of our 3 day break. There was even a beer festival on one day with a bunch of good beer.

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Tony Cooper . 2022-09-17

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If you like metal and good beers you'll live this place

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Old Danny . 2022-09-16

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Oh my! Best pub in Bristol especially if you enjoy Ale great food and Metal. All the staff are awesome. There's always loads of gigs on and other events like Ale festivals. Its a small venue upstairs so it does get crowded at gigs but that's just fine.

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Gordon Amos . 2022-09-16

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High proie of beer. Thats is only one minus. Rest is a Great!! If You like good music and good beer this Pub os for You.

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Thedus666 . 2022-09-09

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Nice barkeeper, lovely place - great selection of beer. Free tastings ocasionally. Will return for sure!

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Kevin Schröder . 2022-09-07

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THIS IS THE BEST PUB IN THE UNIVERSE

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SirDigby ChickenCaesar . 2022-09-06

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Great venue for live rock music, friendly staff and great crowd

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faye Kinman . 2022-08-30

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I took my non-metal friends here and now they finally listen to Cradle of Filth and have beards. Great place with good vibes, thanks to our Australian friend for teaching us how to use a belt too.

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Astandane . 2022-08-28

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Great beer, really friendly and enthusiastic staff and just a generally great atmosphere

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fearisthemindkiller - . 2022-08-11

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Had to write this on the back of reading a recent review. I am very much not the ‘core’ demographic for this pub, not meeting the ‘look of a diehard heavy metal proselytiser’. However regardless of this fact I have always been warmly welcomed when visiting. it is without doubt one of the best pubs in Bristol. The Landlord and staff are always keen to recommend one of their very well kept beers as well as being some of the most welcoming and inclusive people you could hope to run in to!!!

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Toby Whitehead . 2022-08-11

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One of the only reasons I would come back to Bristol. Simply the best heavy metal pub/bar/venue/area/place in the world.

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Alex Mannings . 2022-08-10

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Heavy metal. Beers, ales. What else do you need?

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Phil Monger . 2022-08-10

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Great metal pub, the only one in Bristol. Welcomes all, including punks and beer enthusiasts. Don't expect American style customer service and luxury surroundings. Expect someone who can recommend a good beer and serve it well. Tiny, hot, loud gig room upstairs, just as we like it.

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Anna Perry . 2022-08-09

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If you are not very much into heavy metal than this is absolutely not the place for you. It's entirely themed and geared towards hardcore, diehard heavy metal proselytisers and very uncomfortable for someone that doesn't met that look or type, which is really unfortunate in such an inclusive city as Bristol

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Alana Grey . 2022-08-09

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I’ve been going to the Gryphon since I was 18 and it’s now my 28th birthday. As an LGBTQIA+ person I feel safe and that the venue listens to me and takes action on the very odd occasion there is a problem. I feel looked after and that the pub is inclusive and diverse. Even if you aren’t into metal (I’m more a punky brat) you won’t be the only one. Because at the gryphon you will find lovely people both behind the bar as well as in front and around it. People are friendly and the pub hosts a whole range of lovely people. Great beer selection if you are into craft beer (particularly stouts) and even if you aren’t there are other things to drink. Hard recommend. ❤️

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Gina Wyatt . 2022-08-09

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Kickass little boozer. Great beer. Decent music and queer friendly. What more could you want?

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Violent May . 2022-08-09

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Cool metal bar. Bit of a sweat box but supports live music!!

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David Chitty . 2022-08-03

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This is the cause that I would definitely visit Bristol again, owner is such a great guy. Atmosphere is great inside this very old building, alcohol is top. Small live stage with amazing sound on the first floor just above the bar floor. Would definitely recommend for all metalheads.

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Nick Panagiotidis . 2022-07-28

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It's ok here. Bit cramped and stuffy. People were nice though.

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Naz Amin . 2022-07-18

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Very rock 'n roll kind of pub think tattoos, piercings vests, smoking outside in groups, pirate-like decor, an ok range of beers and had a grungy kind of vibe.

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Rich Burroughs . 2022-07-03

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If you want a rock pub this is the best surviving rock pub in Bristol. .

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Grant Milne . 2022-07-03

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beeer is good, atmosphere is good apart from too much deathcore & grindcore.

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emre deli . 2022-07-02

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Bristol's only dedicated Rock and Metal pub with a continuous change of Real Ale. Live music upstairs. Sadly no disabled access due to the age of the building. What's not to like

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Daryl Hembrough . 2022-06-23

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Best metal pub in Bristol possibly in ever? An amazing selection of truly tasty beverages, only place I know to have rattler on tap their tequila bombs are phenomenal and the music is great absolutely love this place can't recommend it enough!

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Frosty The sewman . 2022-06-11

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Legendary watering hole with a metal vibe.

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Adam Fry . 2022-06-11

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Best metal pub and most friendly pub landlord in Bristol

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Mini Mo . 2022-06-04

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Probably the best place in bristol if not the world.

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A Bundy . 2022-05-26

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