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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 pub.

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 and a hand-picked wine list by Tom I'Anson wines, accompanied by some excellent UK Wines.

Low & No Alcohol

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

The Volley beer board showcasing local craft beers

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

No two visits to The Volley are the same. Constantly evolving beer list so once a beer goes, it is gone. Don't panic, our staff are there to help or help 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

Classic British dishes with a modern touch, every dish is full of flavours and quality ingredients. Vegan & gluten free options, so 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

Picture of The Volley triple and red

Best of British pub food Book your table today

Great food deserves a great setting and service, there's no where 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. Pool, 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.

Photo of the The Volley games room

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.

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

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

Everything you need to know before you visit

Dog & Family Friendly

We love our furry friends at The Volley and are always welcome. We even have treats from our friends at Sir Woofchester for our well behaved dogs.
Children are also welcome up to 9 p.m, as long as they are accompanied and well-behaved. There are kid's menus and kid's colouring books to help keep them entertained.

Getting to The Volley

Our post code is BS1 4EF and whatthreewords is ///limbs.racks.today, a short walk from Bristol Temple Meads (see link below once you are Bristol) and parking is found at the following places

Short Term
Queen's Square The Grove Car Park - BS1 4RB
Longer Term
Whapping Wharf Car Park - BS1 4RW

See what others are saying

Want to see what makes the Volley special? Then check out our reviews on Tripadvisor and Google. Or get involved with us on social media.

The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer is part of the

Scarlett Pub Co

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