Bristol’s popular pub, The Greyhound in Fishponds, is reopening next month after being closed for five years. Managed by the team behind city favourites like The Mothers’ Ruin, the venue promises a fresh look, community vibe, and artwork by local muralist Shaun Sepr.
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00:00Five years after it closed its doors the Greyhound pub in Bristol is about to make a comeback.
00:08The popular local venue on Lodge Causeway in Fishponds shuts in 2020, much to the disappointment
00:15of many residents who valued it as a community hub and central part of their local social
00:23life.
00:24The pub itself originally dates back to the 1850s, built on the site of former cottages.
00:30For generations it's been a key social gathering place, hosting everything from birthdays to
00:35wedding receptions to even community fundraisers and local music nights.
00:41Original features including period fireplaces, traditional brickwork and historic detailing
00:47have been carefully restored.
00:49There's also an expanded outdoor seating area designed to accommodate more customers comfortably,
00:55particularly during warmer months.
00:58The reopening is also expected to benefit the local economy by creating new jobs and
01:03offering training opportunities for people in the Fishponds area.
01:09Quite a few residents have commented on social media pages about the reopening.
01:14They've broadly welcomed the news, expressing their excitement and hope that the pub will
01:19once again become a thriving focal point.
01:23An official opening event is scheduled for mid-April, with further details expected soon.
01:29And it's lovely to bring you a story like this.
01:31We often cover so many of our local pubs closing.
01:34It's great to see one that's reopening and is going to be at the heart of the community.
01:39And we certainly wish them all the best with their endeavours.