Street art between the pub stops.
1Start in Stokes Croft
106 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RU
A beer bar at 106 Stokes Croft with guest craft beers, local beers and ciders, a street-facing window front and an outdoor terrace. A useful starting pub for a walk through Stokes Croft towards central Bristol. Check its current opening days before visiting; this is the Stokes Croft venue, not Steam Clifton.
Why stop here?
Start at the Stokes Croft venue for guest craft beer and cider before heading towards Mild Mild West. Check opening days first; Steam Clifton is a different venue.
Banksy artwork
Mild Mild West
80 Stokes Croft, BristolLook for the teddy bear facing riot police on the wall at Stokes Croft. This is the first artwork on the walk, before you head towards Broad Street.
An independent beer bar on Broad Street, formerly The Strawberry Thief. Belgian beers, German lagers and UK craft beer sit alongside loaded fries, burgers and vegan options. Visit Bristol confirms it welcomes dogs. Check opening days before planning your visit.
Practical details
- Visit Bristol lists Froth & Fries as a dog-friendly beer stop in the Old City. Visit Bristol
Published information checked 6 October 2026. Policies can change; confirm any essential arrangements directly.
Why stop here?
A Broad Street stop for Belgian beer and UK craft beer after the Stokes Croft artwork. Food is available if you want a pause before continuing towards Park Street.
Banksy artwork
Well Hung Lover
Frogmore Street, viewed from the bottom of Park Street, BristolView the mural from the Park Street bridge above Frogmore Street, then head to The Hatchet Inn nearby. Stay on public pavements and allow room for other pedestrians.
One of Bristol’s oldest pubs, famed for rock nights and an iconic past.
Why stop here?
The Hatchet is on Frogmore Street, close to Well Hung Lover. Pair the artwork with a historic pub, cask and craft beer, and an outdoor garden.
Specialist in independent craft beers on historic King Street.
Why stop here?
Bring the walk onto King Street for the craft-beer stop. This is also a useful place to finish if you want the shorter version without the final harbour leg.
Banksy artwork
Girl with a Pierced Eardrum
Hanover Place, near Albion Dockyard, BristolThe final artwork is a harbour-side detour before The Orchard Inn. The security alarm takes the place of the pearl earring in this reinterpretation of Vermeer. View from public space and check current access around the dockyard.
8Finish on Hanover Place
The Orchard Inn, 12 Hanover Pl, Bristol BS1 6XT
The multi award winning Orchard Inn is best known for its extensive range of West Country ciders and real ales, weekly blues jam and doorstop sandwiches.
Why stop here?
Finish with a pub on Hanover Place after Girl with a Pierced Eardrum. Its cider and real-ale focus makes a different final stop from the earlier craft and Belgian bars.
Follow the art, then finish with a pub.
- Steam Stokes Croft, Mild Mild West and Froth & Fries form the first part of the walk.
- Continue to Well Hung Lover and The Hatchet Inn, then Small Bar on King Street.
- For the full route, walk towards Hanover Place for Girl with a Pierced Eardrum, then finish at The Orchard Inn.
- For a shorter route, finish at Small Bar after two artworks. Use the walking links to choose pedestrian directions; the harbour leg makes this longer than the King Street crawl.
Before you go
Plan to see the outdoor artwork in daylight and check pub opening days before leaving. This is a self-guided walk, not a booked or official Banksy tour. Street art can be altered and access can change; the linked local guide provides more information.
Pub details come from the First Orders directory. Check current hours and music listings through each venue’s full page.
Planning your Bristol Banksy walk
Which Banksy artworks are on this Bristol walk?
Mild Mild West on Stokes Croft, Well Hung Lover near Park Street and Frogmore Street, and Girl with a Pierced Eardrum at Hanover Place.
Does the route map include the artwork stops?
Yes. The walking links include the three artworks between the five pubs. Google Maps can limit intermediate stops on mobile; the two shorter map links cover the route in parts.
Can I do a shorter Banksy pub crawl?
Yes. Finish at Small Bar after Steam, Mild Mild West, Froth & Fries, Well Hung Lover and The Hatchet. This leaves out the final Hanover Place artwork and The Orchard Inn.
