Paying the Living Wage

Earlier this year the Volunteer Tavern became the first pub in Bristol to pay the Real Living Wage. This is different from the government-mandated living wage and is based on the amount that a single person needs to make in order to make ends meet. You can find out more by visiting the Living Wage website. Why is it important to me that the Volunteer Tavern pays it staff a higher rate? There are several answers to that question: Reducing Inequality – Studies have shown that one of the best

Bristol Bohemia Pop-Up Event Space at the Volly Tavern

Bristol Bohemia at the Volly Tavern Exciting Outside Pop-Up Event Space for Winter  We are delighted to announce that Bristol Bohemia is shortly to arrive at the Volly Tavern!  This winter we are giving something new a whirl by making a great and cosy place to be when it is cold outside. Bristol Bohemia will run from November 2016 to March 2017. Halloween Party on 29th October - Rockstars Bristol Bohemia starts with a Halloween Party on Saturday 29th October so if you are looking for

10% off your meal during Bristol's Balloon Fiesta

If you are visiting Bristol's Balloon Fiesta this weekend and looking for a cosy, pub garden for great food, real ales and fine wine, then look no further!  As CAMRA's pub of the year in Bristol this year, we are recognised for providing the best in real ales, beers and homemade food - all locally sourced.   10% off your meal at the Volunteer Tavern during Bristol's Balloon Fiesta We are very excited that it is the Balloon Fiesta this weekend. And it looks like the sun is going to shine too in

5th Birthday Beer Festival at Volunteer Tavern

A fabulous selection of local beers, real ales, homemade good food (including organic and vegan), music on Saturday - everything you need for a great weekend... it must be a Volunteer Tavern Beer Festival... and it's our 5th birthday! 5th Birthday Beer Festival at Volunteer Tavern Hello friends, Yes, it’s that time again when we are delighted to announce our next beer festival at the Volunteer Tavern.   Put the 16th to 18th September in your diary and come on down to join in the fun either

Christmas at the Volunteer Tavern

If you are looking for a cosy, friendly venue for your Christmas event serving top quality locally sourced homemade food, great beers, real ales and fine wines - either inside or outside in our heated pub garden - then look no further!  Christmas at the Volunteer Tavern Book your table It might only be August, but we are taking bookings now for Christmas. If you haven't booked your table yet, please do so as soon as possible as we wouldn't want to disappoint you. This year, we will be taking