Lying underneath Clifton Suspension Bridge is the Pump House, nestled right on the edge of the historic Bristol docks. The whole area is a key part of Bristol's history - just a short over Junction Swing Bridge takes you to Underfall Yard, the boatyard that tragically saw a blaze rip through the workshops last month.
The Pump House has its own interesting history, too. It was built around 1870 by Thomas Howard for a hydraulic pump that powered bridges and lock gates around the harbour, subsequently replaced by the current Hydraulic engine house at Underfall Yard less than 20 years later.
Chef proprietor Toby Gritten turned the building into a pub in 2007 now home to arguably one of the most beautiful beer gardens in Bristol. Benches line the front of the building by the water's edge and the pub remains to be firmly table service.
