Inside city centre pub in Bristol reopening after extravagant art deco-inspired makeover

A popular city centre pub is set to reopen this week under a new name following an extensive eight-month-long refurbishment.

Old City pub, Hort’s, on Broad Street, will reopen as Hort’s Townhouse - an art deco-inspired pub with 19 unique boutique rooms. The 18th century, Grade II listed, venue previously served as a restaurant in the 1920s before it was sold during the Second World War.

Now in the hands of hospitality chain, Youngs, it was closed last summer to complete its revamp from a sports bar into a “more premium” space fit with “glass etchings and vintage leather chairs and booths [which] have been incorporated into the design whilst a feature chandelier hangs in the blue-panelled dining room with eclectic artwork throughout.”

Hort’s Townhouse will reopen tomorrow (March 23). Nineteen rooms have been created out of previously unused space above the pub. A spokesperson for the pub described that: “While downstairs is home to the pub, the upper floors play host to 19 individually designed rooms that deliver on comfort, providing the perfect base whether visiting for a romantic weekend break, a half term family break or visiting the city on business.

“No two rooms are quite the same, from the cosy to the loft. Some boast expansive windows and high ceilings, others feature quirky corners and separate freestanding bathtubs, but all come complete with an uber-comfy Hypnos bed, a rainfall shower, carefully curated mini bar stocked to the brim with treats and tipples, Nespresso coffee machine and dedicated working space. With interconnecting rooms, sofa beds and space for cots, there is somewhere for everyone to stay – from families and group holidays to wedding party guests and couple retreats - plus there are some dog-friendly rooms available.”

Hort’s Townhouse is currently taking bookings for lunch, dinner and drinks through its website. The rooms will be available to book soon, with seasonal prices and introductory rates for opening.