Games Bristol Ponies Play

Hasbro

Saturday, 23rd March 2024 11:00am to 6:00pm

Bring your favourite game (that can be played at a quiet pub!) and let’s get rolling some dice/dealing some cards/making some friends (Unless it’s monopoly but if you bring THAT, any broken friendships are your own fault! 😂). I’ll probably have horse con, Buck legacy and unstable unicorns at minimum for the pony-rific content…

Since we’re pushing the meet back by a week for FoF and Boardroom is double-booked, we will be at the Birkett Tap for the main meet this time, hence stealing Cardiff’s usual go-to of gaming (sorry/not sorry Skydream!). Also a later official finish time as I’ll be staying out later since I’ve got friends over so making the most of their visit – we may stay even later still, but we have to *officially* end SOME time!

Otherwise it will be the usual procedure, Pre-Meet at Starbucks Temple Quay at 11am until just before midday, then wander along the canal/harbourside and through the park to get to Birkett Tap just after it opens.

Since Birkett Tap isn’t a booking we’ll have backup locations of 1) Geek Retreat or 2) downstairs at Boardroom – we shouldn’t need them but I like to have a fallback option or two! Keep an eye on the Severn Bronies Discord if you’re coming in later or otherwise can’t find us.

Locations

Starbucks Temple Quay

1 The Square
Bristol
BS1 6DG

Travel to
Starbucks Temple Quay

By train

The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads (approx. 440 feet away).

Upon arriving at Temple Meads, continue straight ahead after exiting the ticket barrier and leave via the side entrance into the Temple Meads car park. The Starbucks is located in a row of shops on the other side of the car park.

By bus

Most local buses will stop in proximity to Bristol Temple Meads. Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.

Bristol Bus and Coach Station is 0.9 miles away. If opting not to walk, go to the bus stop on Nelson Street (B3), and from there catch the number 8 bus to Bristol Temple Meads (5 stops).

By car

The nearest parking is at Bristol Temple Meads, which has both indoor and outdoor parking spaces available at different day rates, and free parking for motorcycles.

Also nearby are the council-operated Temple Gate car park (0.3 miles away) and the Bristol First Hotel car park (0.2 miles away), the latter of which has a four hour maximum stay.

Bristol Temple Meads railway station has free short stay parking for up to 20 minutes—which may be useful for quick drop offs or pick ups—located at the front of the station.

By bike

A large amount of on-street cycle parking is located directly outside of the Starbucks. Sheltered (but not enclosed) bicycle parking is present nearby towards Temple Meads.

Accessibility at
Starbucks Temple Quay

Wheelchairs

We typically meet in the upstairs area of this Starbucks, which is not wheelchair accessible. If you use a wheelchair and plan to attend, please give us a heads up and we’ll aim to congregate downstairs instead.

The entrance doors to this Starbucks are a split design and may be difficult to operate from a wheelchair. There is a call button on the outside of the door for those requiring assistance.

Toilets

A wheelchair accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.
The Birkett Tap

The Birkett Tap Bristol
Baldwin Street
Bristol
UK
Travel to
The Birkett Tap

By train

The nearest railway station is Bristol Temple Meads (approx. 0.9 miles away).

By bus

The Birkett Tap is centrally located, with virtually any bus travelling to ‘The Centre’ stopping in proximity to it. Use the First Bus website to find the best route for you.

By car

The nearest car parks are NCP Queen Charlotte Street (0.1 miles away) and NCP Prince Street (0.2 miles away).

Free motorcycle parking is available on the corner of Baldwin Street and Queen Charlotte Street (approx. 480 feet away).

Be aware that Baldwin Street, where The Birkett Tap is located, is bus gated on both eastern and western ends. Private vehicles travelling through these areas will receive fines.

Baldwin Street itself can only be accessed through Marsh Street and Queen Charlotte Street to the south and St. Stephen’s Street to the north.

By bike

A segregated cycle path runs for the entire length of Baldwin Street. Shared cycle paths are also on some of the surrounding streets.

On-street bicycle parking is available in several locations nearby, including:

across the road, next to Domino’s Pizza (approx. 90 feet away)

outside of the Royal Bank of Scotland (approx. 270 feet away)

on the corner of Baldwin Street and Colston Avenue (approx. 330 feet away)

on the corner of Baldwin Street and Queen Charlotte Street (approx. 480 feet away)

Accessibility at
The Birkett Tap

Wheelchairs

Although some areas of The Birkitt Tap are wheelchair accessible, there are steps and level changes present throughout the venue.

Toilets

Gender segregated toilets are located next to the bar and are free to use.

Games Bristol Ponies Play

Locations

Starbucks Temple Quay

The Birkett Tap

Organisers

Umbra