The Hatchet Inn - JW Bassett Pub

You'll find this place tucked down Frogmore Street, and it's exactly the sort of pub that reminds you why Bristol's drinking scene is so good. The kind of place where locals actually drink, not just pose with craft cocktails. The JW Bassett group knows how to run a proper boozer, and this one feels authentically scruffy in all the right ways. The beer selection is solid without being show-offy, and the staff know their stuff. It's got that lived-in warmth that you can't fake – sticky floors, worn furniture, and punters who've been coming here for years. Perfect for when you want a proper pint without the tourist trail nonsense.