Churchills: A Friendly Daytime Pub Near the Quarter

What is Churchills like?

This is an old-school pub in a former hotel on Topping Street, a short step south of the Rainbow Quarter. Real ale is the traditional draw, and the clientele is mixed and LGBTQ+ friendly, often slightly older than at the Queen Street bars. Karaoke, bingo and poker evenings keep the diary full. With a 10am start (11am on Sundays), it is a sensible choice while the scene bars are still shut for the day.

When should you go?

Listed hours: 10am to 11pm Monday to Thursday, 10am to 1am Friday and Saturday, and 11am to 1am on Sunday. That makes it one of the few options for a lunchtime drink on a quiet weekday, and a sensible first stop on a weekend morning before the afternoon crowd builds. If you plan to stay late, the Friday and Saturday closing time is the one to note.

What does a night at Churchills cost?

No prices are listed. Cask ales are a feature, so ask at the bar what is on.

Which stays are closest?

Walking times below are approximate.

• Pride Lodge: about 5 minutes on foot
• Q Accommodation: about 6 minutes on foot
• Welhorny's: about 7 minutes on foot

See all options on our stays page, or check open tonight and more bars near your hotel.

Good to know

• Opens earlier than most scene bars.
• Quieter, more pub-like feel than Queen Street.
• Karaoke, bingo and poker nights are regular.
• A short stroll south of the quarter.

For a deeper profile of Churchills, the Rainbow Quarter venue directory has it.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday 10am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday 10am to 1am, Sunday 11am to 1am.

Listed hours. Check with the venue before you go.

Closest places to stay

• Pride Lodge, 5 min walk
• Q Accommodation, 6 min walk
• Windsor House, 6 min walk
• Mardi Gras, 7 min walk
• Welhorny's, 7 min walk

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