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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.

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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
28
Apr 2026
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich
8:00pm
Who can take a step towards the final and take a first leg lead between two evenly matched teams?
Wed
29
Apr 2026
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal
8:00pm
Can Arsenal get an away victory or away goals, as they head to Spain for a tough match
Wed
29
Apr 2026
The Volley Quiz Night
Recurring
7:30pm
Gather your most intelligent friends, so you can test your brain cells at The Volley £2.00 entry fee  –  bar tabs to be won
Thu
30
Apr 2026
Live Music with Toby-Joe Reilly
Recurring
7:30pm
Playing acoustic covers & tunes then DJing the night away
Fri
01
May 2026
Live Music with Archalia
9:30pm
Bristol based cover band playing classics from the 60’s till 2010’s with a twist
Sat
02
May 2026
Ulster vs Exeter
5:30pm
Tough away trip for the Chiefs as they head to Ireland, but can they sneak the win?
Sat
02
May 2026
Leinster vs Toulon
3:00pm
The French giants come to Ireland and it is going to be tough for Leinster, but they start favourites
Sat
02
May 2026
Live Music with The Neiring Trio
9:30pm
Trio with bass, guitar and soulful vocals for maximum soul pop enjoyment
Sat
02
May 2026
Arsenal vs Fulham
5:30pm
Another vital game for Arsenal, they must keep the pressure on Man City, so three points required
Sun
03
May 2026
Bordeaux vs Bath
3:00pm
Bath head to last year’s winners but go playing attacking rugby, can they seal an amazing win?
Sun
03
May 2026
Manchester United vs Liverpool
3:30pm
Clash of the old rivals, this time fighting it out for the Champions League placing
Sun
03
May 2026
Sunday Roast at The Volley
Recurring
Looking for somewhere to watch some Sunday sport? Why not enjoy a roast with all the action? Served every Sunday 12pm ’til 5pm Booking recommended Why not try one of our World Famous Triples?
Mon
04
May 2026
Everton vs Manchester City
8:00pm
A must win game for City but a tricky away game, they must put Arsenal back under some pressure

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.