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Merchant's Arms
Bell Hill, Bristol, BS16 1BQ, United Kingdom
+44 117 951 8771
#206 of 243 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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It might be perched in no-man's-land between town and Hotwells, on the edge of a very busy main road, but there are some very good reasons why you should visit this little place. First of all, the ale. It's part of a trio of pubs owned by Bath Ales, who also produce some of the tastiest real ales around, so expect lots of those behind the bar, plus some top guest ales, all of which can be had by the half, pint or in four-pint jugs. Secondly, it's got a unique atmosphere, which is best summed up by saying that it's rather like gate-crashing someone's living room, so friendly and laid-back is the vibe.

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