This looks like a derelict building from the outside & to be honest it is not much decor wise however, the publican "Bear", always welcomes new people. It is a very small establishment without fancy foods & pokies however, there is pool table & Friday night nibbles are provided.

Approximate cost: $7

Firstly, let me just say that from the outside this is by far the dodgiest looking pub in Williamstown. The exterior was in need of a good coat of paint about 30 years ago! Not a lot of care has been shown to this relic of a building, which is a bit of a shame because its quite a distinctive building.
Inside...its no better.
But let me make something very clear - this is not your typical Williamstown pub. This is something else, and something very special. More like a friendly community centre than a pub, once you get past the fact that it looks dodgy as and get down the business of having a beer and chatting to the regulars, you soon realise that you are in a salt-of-the-earth establishment with real characters both behind the bar and in front of it.
I've had a couple of excellent drinking sessions at the Bristol. Winter is my favourite time to visit this establishment, as the open fire is crackling in the background. There's a pool table that is perfectly fine, but you don't go here to play pool. The beer from the tap is fantastic (of course) and the prices are excellent. The owner of the pub is quite an intriguing character - gruff at first, but once you get past that and get talking to him he's got a heart of gold and is very generous as well.
So - please - do not let the exterior or the interior scare you from frequenting the Bristol. this is a very old-school pub that's genuine and fun and full of people that I guarantee you'll be interested to meet.