The Crown, Bristol
The Crown is a late-night pub and music venue on All Saints Lane, the narrow passage beside St Nicholas Market. Upstairs is a free-to-enter pub that stays open into the early hours; downstairs is a basement space given over to Bristol's dance music and live shows.
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Sam Aberman
Two floors, two moods
The upstairs bar is a straightforward pub that's free to walk into and keeps serving until 3am, which makes it a regular last stop in the old city. Below it, the basement venue runs club nights, gigs and events, with a strong lean towards the dance music Bristol is known for. Check the listings before you go if you're after a particular night. The venue's blog runs interviews with visiting artists, which is a handy way to get a feel for who's playing before you commit to a night downstairs.
When to go
Early evening is quieter, and the daily happy hour from 4pm to 8pm brings cheaper pints and spirits. Later on, and especially on event nights, it fills with a younger crowd heading downstairs. Food is served, and tables can be booked through the pub's website if you'd rather not take your chances.
Where it fits in a night out
All Saints Lane cuts through to St Nicholas Market, so The Crown is easy to pair with an early bite at the market stalls or a drink at the cluster of bars around Corn Street and St Nicholas Street. The Boardroom and Bonnie Rogues are both within a minute's walk if you want a change of scene.
Highlights
- Free-entry upstairs pub open until 3am
- Basement venue for club nights and live music
- Daily happy hour 4pm–8pm
- Steps from St Nicholas Market
Good to know
- Tables can be booked online through the pub's website.
- Basement events may be ticketed; check the listings before you go.
- Happy hour runs daily from 4pm to 8pm.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: thecrownbristol.co.uk