Bristol bar Wild Beer closes as owners take back Wapping Wharf site

The owners and developers of Wapping Wharf have repossessed the Wild Beer bar on Gaol Ferry Steps.

The Wild Beer brewery went into administration at the end of last year but the bar continued to operate until recently.

But now Umberslade has taken back the large premises opposite Cargo, which has seen a number of sites vacated in recent months.

Stuart Hatton, managing director of Umberslade, said: “It is with huge regret that we have finally decided to take back the premises which is home to the Wild Beer bar, which has been a valued member of our independent business community for many years and we’re really sorry to see them go.

“We have done our very best to support the team at Wild Beer as they faced financial difficulties, but in the end, we had to draw a line.

“When the Wild Beer brewery went into administration in December, we were approached by operators enquiring about the space at Wapping Wharf and we are confident of finding a business that can breathe new life and energy into this key location at the bottom of Gaol Ferry Steps.

“We’re also in the process of negotiating with several businesses keen to take spaces at CARGO that have recently been vacated, so whilst it’s undeniable that our independent business community are facing real challenges, as are businesses up and down the country, we believe that Wapping Wharf has a bright future.”