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Craft beers, renowned food & historical charm

Known locally as 'The Volley', The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer is on King Street.
Grade II* listed and built in 1673, it is one of Bristol's historic pubs.

Welcome to The Volley,
Bristol's favourite

Only showcasing UK independent breweries, cider makers & spirit producers

Craft Beers & Ciders

36 lines of your favourites, classics and rotating UK beers & UK ciders to enjoy. The Volley has you covered.

Wines & UK Spirits

The Volley also stocks the finest UK small batch spirits alongside a hand-picked wine list by Tom I'Anson wines.

Low & No Alcohol

We have a wide range of booze free drinks for those needing something lighter. Whether it be a low alcohol beer or cider, soft drink or G&T.

A hand photograph of The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer beer board

The beer board is always changing, what’s pouring today?

No two visits to The Volley are the same. With a constantly evolving beer list, once a beer goes, it is gone. Don't panic, our staff are there to help with recommendations or offer a taster on us.

Hearty, traditional & full of flavour British food at its best

Lunch Menu

Whether you are after a light bite or something more filling, our lunch menu has you covered. Perfect for a business meeting or a catch up over a pint.

View the Lunch Menu

Evening Menu

We offer classic British dishes with a modern touch, so every dish is full of flavours and quality ingredients. We also provide Vegan & gluten free options, so there's something for everyone.

View the Evening Menu

Sunday Menu

Nothing beats our Sunday lunch, officially Bristol's best! Our menu changes weekly so there are new starters & desserts every week. Booking is advised!

View the Sunday Menu

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Best of British pub food Book your table today

Great food deserves an equally great setting and service- there's nowhere better than The Volley.

More than just great drinks, hire a space for any event

Private Function Room

Perfect for any event, we have two function rooms with private bars with plenty of character, privacy and flexibility in the heart of Bristol.

Games Room

Looking for something different? We have our games room with a pool table, darts & shuffleboard. Perfect for corporate events, team building or friendly fun.

AV & Bar Options

We can provide any AV equipment for any meetings or event and all our rooms have private bars and food available so we cater for any requests or needs.

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From gatherings to games nights, Book your space today

With two private function rooms and a games room available for hire, we’ll help you create an event to remember.
Get in touch to check availability and start planning today.

What’s on at The Volley?

Looking for something to do in Bristol?
Whether it’s a lively quiz night, a craft beer showcase, or a themed celebration, The Volley is the place to be. We host regular events, bringing together great drinks, delicious food, and a buzzing atmosphere that keeps our guests coming back.

Tue
13
Jan 2026
Newcastle United vs Manchester City
8:00pm
Crunch time in the League Cup, who can make it through the Final at Wembley?
Tue
13
Jan 2026
The Volley January Wine Club
Recurring
To make the January blues easier, we are offering a cheeky deal to help All day  –  Monday to Wednesday Order two large glasses & get the rest of the bottle for free Order a 250ml glass & get a 125ml glass for free
Tue
13
Jan 2026
The Volley January Food Promotion
Recurring
To make the January blues easier, we are offering a cheeky deal to help Get a 175ml wine or a pint for £1 with any main meal purchased in January* *Terms & conditions may apply
Tue
13
Jan 2026
The Volley January Cask Club
Recurring
To make the January blues easier we are offering a cheeky deal to help All day  –  Monday to Wednesday All cask beers are £4.50
Wed
14
Jan 2026
Chelsea vs Arsenal
8:00pm
Classic London derby with a big prize on offer Who will make it to the Wembley Final?
Fri
16
Jan 2026
Bath Rugby vs Edinburgh
8:00pm
European rugby back at The Rec, three wins out or three for Bath, can they make it four?
Sat
17
Jan 2026
Manchester United vs Manchester City
12:30pm
Massive Manchester derby Can managerless United outdo Pep?
Sat
17
Jan 2026
This Weekend’s Champions Cup
Recurring
The Champions Cup continues All the action live at The Volley
Sat
17
Jan 2026
This Weekend’s Premier League
Recurring
The Premier League continues All the action live at The Volley
Sun
18
Jan 2026
Bristol Bears vs Bordeaux Begles
1:00pm
Last year’s European winners arrive in Bristol, going to be a tough match for the mighty Bears
Sun
18
Jan 2026
Sunday Roasts at The Volley
Recurring
Looking for a relaxing Sunday afternoon? Why not have one of our delicious roasts? Served every Sunday 12pm ’til 5pm Booking recommended Why not try one of our World Famous Triples?
Mon
19
Jan 2026
The Volley January Wine Club
Recurring
To make the January blues easier, we are offering a cheeky deal to help All day  –  Monday to Wednesday Order two large glasses & get the rest of the bottle for free Order a 250ml glass & get a 125ml glass for free
Mon
19
Jan 2026
The Volley January Food Promotion
Recurring
To make the January blues easier, we are offering a cheeky deal to help Get a 175ml wine or a pint for £1 with any main meal purchased in January* *Terms & conditions may apply
Mon
19
Jan 2026
The Volley January Cask Club
Recurring
To make the January blues easier we are offering a cheeky deal to help All day  –  Monday to Wednesday All cask beers are £4.50

Located on King Street, just across from the
Bristol Old Vic

Nestled on Bristol's iconic King Street, The Volley is easy to find only a short walk from the harbour, waterfront and shopping centre.
Sun - Tue : 12:00 pm – midnight
Wed - Sat : 12:00 pm – 01:00 am

The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer is part of the

Scarlett Pub Co

Scarlett Pub Co. Is a family owned pub company, located in the southwest.
We specialise in working with as many independently owned businesses as we possibly can and bring the best the UK can offer to you.