Pop in for a pint and we'll tell you a few tales about our pub, which is named after a spy hole that enabled 18th century sailors and smugglers to keep watch for customs men and press gangs. The pub was prime recruitment territory for the Navy, you see, and men would wake up after an inebriated night to find themselves at sea. Of course, you're in safe hands now.

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Pop in for a pint and we'll tell you a few tales about our pub, which is named after the spy hole that enabled 18th century sailors and smugglers to keep watch for customs men and press gangs. You see, the Coach and Horses as it was know in the 18th century was prime recruitment territory for the Navy - customers would wake up after an inebriated night at the bar to find themselves on ships set for the high seas. Of course, you're in safe hands now.

The Hole in the Wall location map and contact details

The Hole in the Wall in Bristol is a member of the Cask Marque Trust in recognition of its excellence in the service of real ale.