The Nova Scotia hotel is a historic Bristol dockside pub circa 1811. Situated on the Cumberland basin the pub offers freshly prepared food. There is a selection of four cask ales and Thatcher’s cider. 

We are a dog friendly bar. There is also outside seating where you have views of the Clifton Suspension, Leigh woods and dockside. 
The Nova Scotia Opening Times 
Monday to Saturday 11am - 11pm 
Sunday 12pm- 10.30pm 
 
 

Food at The Nova Scotia 

We serve fresh food daily – please see the MENU page for further information. We also have special every day and these can be seen on the blackboard. Vegetarian options are also available. 
Food is served 
Monday to Saturday 12pm- 2.30pm & 6.30pm- 9pm 
Sunday 12pm- 4pm 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Function room 

Above the Nova Scotia we have a function room which is available for hire during opening hours, this has a capacity of 30 – 40 people (depending on how close you want to be!), and is already booked out every Monday evening. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bristol dockside pub
 
 
 
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