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.
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5. The Crown Tavern, St Jude’s - Euston Road
Be quick, this pub might soon be closing with the owner, aged 82, fed up with ‘VAT, the taxman and energy bills’ . Most pints are under £3, spirits £1 a shot.
6. The Ship, Redcliffe - Pentonville Road
This traditional pub appeals to local residents and office workers, all drawn by some of the cheapest drinks in the city centre. Butcombe Original sells for just £2.50 a pint and Foster’s is £3.10.
7. Long Bar, Old Market - Pall Mall
Never empty, and sometimes very lively - this narrow pub offers fresh rolls for under £3 and a huge range of beers on draught with Butcombe at £2.60 and Foster’s at £2.70 - enough to give Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin sleepless nights.
8. Cat and Wheel, Cheltenham Road - Whitehall
With the same owners as the Gloucester Road Ale House and Cotham Porter Stores, the Cat and Wheel puts on regular live music and screens major sporting events.