Hatchet Inn, Bristol

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The Hatchet Inn is an historic public house situated on Frogmore Street, Bristol, England a few minutes walk from the city centre. The name is thought to originate from the axes/hatchets that the local woodsmen used in Clifton Woods.

It dates from 1606 but has undergone significant alteration since [cite book |last=Burrough |first=THB |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Bristol |year=1970 |publisher=Studio Vista |location=London |isbn=0289798043 ] and is a grade II listed building. [cite web | title=No.1 The Palace Hotel | work=Images of England | url=http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/search/details.aspx?id=380829 | accessdate=2007-05-15]

Since the 1980's the Hatchet has long been associated as one of Bristols few Alternative pubs and remains popular with students, goths, punks, rockers and emos. The pub has a pool room located upstairs as well as a venue which is used for clubs and can be hired for private bookings. There is a beer garden located on the side of the property.

Located behind the pub was the old Cannon Cinema, which closed down in 2000. The building is now a Academy Night Club/gig venue were many well known bands have played, including Cradle of Filth.

* There are regular DJ's on Friday and Saturday evenings.

* In the 18th Century there was a Rat Pitt at the rear of the building.

* Local legend has it that the front door, beneath the paint and tar is covered with human skin.

* Like many listed buildings the pub is allegedly to be haunted, particularly in the old cellars and the older parts of the building.

* In September 2006 the Hatchet celebrated its 400 year anniversary. The streets nearby were closed, staff and some regular customers dressed up in historic costumes.

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