Greenshank Bristol Bar & Event Space

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Open May-September

Thurs-Sat: 1230 – 2130, Sundays 1200 – 2000

Bristol Packet Boat Trips, Wapping Wharf
Bristol Harbourside, BS1 6UN

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Floating Bar

Welcome to The Greenshank, Bristol’s unique floating bar, nestled right on the water in the heart of the historic Bristol docks. Originally a 1936 narrowboat, The Greenshank was lovingly transformed in 2017 into a stylish venue, complete with a sun deck where you can relax and take in the views. 

Greenshank opens for the Summer season from Thursday through to Sunday for cocktails, craft beers and delicious snacks. So join us to find a sunny seat and soak in the serene dockside atmosphere. 

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Event Space

Hire our distinctive venue for a private party or work event with a difference. We have standing room for up to 60 people on our gorgeous sun terrace & space below deck on our historic converted canal boat..

Call us for a quote and availability on 0117 9268157.

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Team Away & Corporate Days

Do presentations on the floating sundeck, or get a historic tour of the Bristol Floating Harbour.

Private Parties & Events

Relax in the evening sunshine on the outdoor terrace with the best Harbour views in Bristol. Bring your own playlist for the bar area.

Drinks Reception

Our galley can prepare your canapés and our bar will serve your drinks.

History

About the boat

The Greenshank was converted from a 1936 traditional narrowboat into the stylish floating café bar with outdoor sun deck she is today in 2017. Before that, she had quite a history of proud service on the English canals.

Built by Harland and Wolff at their Woolwich shipyard in 1936, she was originally named Bawtry and she’s never had an engine but always worked as a Butty Boat. Greenshank carried general cargo all over the English canal system for well over 2 decades. In 1954 she was paired up with Redshank by the Willow Wren Carrying Company and renamed Greenshank. The pair were the favourite narrowboats of the Willow Wren Company for a long while.

Being in a derelict state and at risk of sinking, Greenshank was refitted between 2013 – 2016 to become the Greenshank Café Bar. Being completely renovated, a glass roof was fitted and all facilities built in. Now she proudly sits in Bristol Floating Harbour