Historic pubs · South West England
Nova Scotia
In or near Bristol.
Nova Scotia in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction · 0.1 km
- Free entry
About
Nova Scotia is a historic pub in Wales South, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Official information
Nova Scotia is a historic dockside pub located in Bristol, offering a selection of cask conditioned ales, ciders, lagers, and spirits. Visitors can enjoy outdoor seating with views of Bristol Harbour and the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and the venue also has a function room available for hire.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nova Scotia is a pub located in South Wales, within the unparished area of Bristol, City of. Established in 1811, it is owned by Star Pubs & Bars. The pub is situated near the Severn Estuary, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting the ecological significance of the surrounding area. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere with a focus on local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4473, -2.6186
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 6XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Phone
- 0117 363 4397
- Established
- 1811
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction — 0.1 km
- Official site
- novascotiabristol.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7064099 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nova Scotia, Bristol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nova Scotia?
- Nova Scotia is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 6XJ), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Nova Scotia?
- Nova Scotia in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nova Scotia?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 6XJ.
- When was Nova Scotia built?
- Built or established in 1811.
- Who owns Nova Scotia?
- Nova Scotia is owned by Star Pubs & Bars.
- Is Nova Scotia a protected site?
- Yes — Nova Scotia is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Nova Scotia?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 6XJ.