Fancy a bit of history while enjoying your pint? Look no further than this list of ‘historic pub interiors’ boozers published by CAMRA. Compiled with different ratings of importance, this interesting list will ensure you have more to chew on than your packet of pork scratchings.
In the Bristol region, ten pubs are in the list, including two which are currently closed; The Palace in St Philips (also known as the Gin Palace) and The Ship Inn in Keynsham which shut last year.
But despite the closures, eight remain open to visit, and most are within walking distance of each other to make an fascinating pub crawl. The pub interiors are graded into three categories, from ‘exceptional’ to ‘special’ for national historic importance.
They have been picked due to their layout, historic fittings and exceptional rooms and features. Look out for the Captain’s Cabin at the Nova Scotia and the tramcar at the Kings Head.
So have a scroll down through the pubs - and let us know what you think of each one, or if CAMRA is missing a particular pub.
5. Hartcliffe Inn, Brocks Road - A pub interior of special national historic interest
The last surviving pub in Hartcliffe - and one with an interior to keep, according to CAMRA which says it has been mostly untampered since being built in 1958. The long, narrow public bar opens directly on to a ‘remarkable in-pub skittle alley, the organisation says. | Alex Ross
6. Masons Arms, Winterbourne - A pub interior of special national historic interest
The community pub was built in the 1880s and it was refurbished by George’s Bristol Brewery in the late 1950s - but little has changed since. The counter is ‘classic 1950s’ with a mirrored bar back and dado panelling. The public bar on the right on entry was a private living room until the revamp, says CAMRA. | Alex Ross
7. The Ship Inn, Temple Street, Keynsham - A pub interior of special national historic interest
The pub closed in May and is now up for sale. CAMRA will hope it reopens due to the features inside which include ‘a long room with some of the finest bar fittings in North Somerset’. It also has ‘ a fine early-20th-century counter and dado panelling with old narrow benches attached along the outer wall’. | Bristol World
8. Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Place near Cumberland Basin - A pub interior of outstanding national historic interest
The Grade II-listed Nova Scotia dates from 1811 and was originally three houses before it became a dockside coaching inn. It has a spacious bar and a tiny ‘captain’s cabin’ snug. It features a Victorian low screen, attached to the ceiling with an iron stay, situated to the right of the public bar. Soak up the real ale and traditional cider with one of the legendary doorstep sandwiches. | Google