Historic Bristol pub The Greyhound set for April revival after five-year closure

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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.

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