Commercial Rooms, Bristol, Grade II* listed building in Corn Street, Bristol, England.
The Commercial Rooms is a classical building on Corn Street in Bristol, distinguished by its ornate railings and striking facade. The structure now houses a pub while retaining its original interior wall boards that record names from its merchant heritage.
Architect Charles Busby completed this building in 1810 as a meeting place for merchants in the expanding city of Bristol. In 1852, it housed the city's first telegraph office, transforming how merchants received information about ship arrivals and trade.
The building served as a gathering place for merchants and shaped Bristol's commercial life. Visitors can still see the names of former officials displayed on wall boards in the pub today.
The building is accessible today as a functioning pub in the heart of the city center. Its location on Corn Street makes it easy to find and explore alongside other nearby historic sites.
A preserved wind vane perched above the bar once signaled wind direction to merchants assessing safe conditions for ships navigating the Avon Gorge. This detail recalls the building's intimate link to the city's maritime trade.
Location: City of Bristol
Inception: 1810
Architects: Charles Busby
GPS coordinates: 51.45450,-2.59450
Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52
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