Bristol is about to get a new version of Monopoly to celebrate the 650th anniversary of the city - and the game-makers are asking people to nominate landmarks they think should feature in the game, to be released in November.
But we had a better idea. What if the Monopoly instead featured only pubs in Bristol? Which ones reflect the luxury and taste of a blue Mayfair card. And which ones offer booze at a bargain to justify a brown Old Kent Road card.
Using our knowledge of pubs in the city, and the dozens of pub reviews we’ve published, we decided to have some fun and create a Monopoly board with only pubs. It must be said that this doesn’t define how good a pub is, or provide a rating of its offering - and some of these might be currently closed, such is the difficult time facing pubs right now.
Got a better suggestion? Email us at [email protected] - we’d love to hear what you think.
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The monopoly board you’ve all been really waiting for.....
2. Barley Mow, Bedminster - Old Kent Road
Regulars Mac and Steve enjoy their roll-ups on the pavement outside the East Street pub where pints are cheap.
3. Little Grosvenor, Bedminster - Whitechapel Road
One of the city’s last proper’ pubs - you can get four pints here for just £6, although it’s cash only.
4. The Colosseum, Redcliffe Hill - The Angel, Islington
With pool tables at the back and covered terraces on two sides, The Colosseum opposite St Mary Redcliffe church is also well known for its affordable food and drink.