'This wasn't an easy call' - Landlords of pub in outskirts of Bristol announce they will be stepping down
The landlords of a popular pub in the outskirts of Bristol have announced they will be stepping down from their role.
The landlords of Shield and Dagger, Whitchurch have announced they will be stepping down from their role.
The couple, Brendan and Lisa, took over the pub on East Dundry Road in November 2025.
They announced on socials that they will be stepping down after some significant health challenges.
Brendan said: “Lisa and I have made the personal decision to step down as Landlords.
“This wasn’t an easy call, but after some significant health challenges, we’ve realised we need to put our family and wellbeing first.
“We are incredibly proud of the standards we’ve built and the amazing growth we’ve seen in our team.
“We’ve poured our hearts into this place, and we want to thank every one of our regulars and locals for making us feel so welcome.
“We will not let our standards slip in the next 8 weeks as we intend to leave the pub in a good place for the next Landlords.
“We thank our customers for your continued support and your constant kind & encouraging words we hear daily.
“Come down and see us before we head off! It’s been shorter than planned but it's been memorable with some fabulous moments.”
Shield & Dagger, E Dundry Rd, Bristol BS14 0LN