Llandoger Trow, Bristol

If you stroll down King Street and spot a black-and-white timber silhouette that looks like it鈥檚 been standing there waiting for its close-up since the 17th century鈥� you鈥檝e found the Llandoger Trow. Built in 1664 as part of a row of merchant houses, it was snapped up by Welsh sailor Captain Hawkins, who christened it after his home village of Llandogo and the flat-bottomed 鈥渢row鈥� boats that once plied the River Severn.

Over the years, its low beams and uneven floors became the haunt of sailors, traders, and the occasional literary legend. Local tales insist Daniel Defoe met Alexander Selkirk here鈥攖he real castaway behind Robinson Crusoe鈥攁nd that Robert Louis Stevenson found inspiration for the Admiral Benbow Inn in Treasure Island within these walls. Even Blackbeard is said to have popped by, perhaps for a pint, perhaps to swap sea stories that were better left unprinted.

Then there鈥檚 its ghostly guest list: reportedly around fifteen spirits, which would make for quite the crowded snug. Paranormal enthusiasts rank it among Britain鈥檚 most haunted buildings, though whether that鈥檚 a blessing or a booking deterrent depends on your tastes.

The Llandoger Trow still pours pints beneath its original oak timbers and gabled frontage, a sight worth pausing for before you even step inside. Within, low beams and creaking boards carry centuries of seafaring lore, literary inspiration, and the odd ghost story or two. Right in the Old City near the Harbourside, it鈥檚 an easy detour for anyone tracing Bristol鈥檚 maritime past鈥攐r chasing a tale over something stronger than tea.

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Sight Name: Llandoger Trow
Sight Location: Bristol, England (See walking tours in Bristol)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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