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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.

Mon
02
Feb 2026
This Weekend’s Premier League
Recurring
The Premier League continues All the action live at The Volley
Wed
04
Feb 2026
Manchester City vs Newcastle United
8:00pm
Manchester City start with a two goal lead, can Newcastle fight back for a shock?
Wed
04
Feb 2026
World Cancer Day
Kammy’s Un-Beer-Liveable lager is back! Every pint of Un-Beer-Lievable bought, Prostate Cancer UK gets a donation If not a lager drinker,
Wed
04
Feb 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
05
Feb 2026
France vs Ireland
8:10pm
Opening game is at absolute cracker Two of the favourites start the tournament off Booking advised
Fri
06
Feb 2026
Live Music with The Zu Zu Men
9:30pm
Looking for entertainment this weekend? Funky & upbeat covers This Friday All the tunes start from 9:30pm
Sat
07
Feb 2026
Italy vs Scotland
2:10pm
The Scots travel to Rome and the Stadio Olimpico Tough away trip to start the Six Nations Booking advised
Sat
07
Feb 2026
England vs Wales
4:40pm
Clash of the two old rivals, grudge match! But England sure start as strong favourites This Saturday –  4.4pm kick off Booking advised
Sat
07
Feb 2026
Live Music with Funktion Four
9:30pm
Some great vibes this weekend Funky & upbeat tunes from Funktion Four This Friday All the tunes from 9.30pm
Sat
07
Feb 2026
Manchester United vs Tottenham
12:30pm
Resurgent United against inconsistent Spurs Carrick vs Frank, surely three points for United?
Sun
08
Feb 2026
Liverpool vs Manchester City
6:30am
Clash of the Premier League ‘big dogs’, Liverpool need a win to close the gap on the top four
Sun
08
Feb 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?

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.