Grade II* listed · Bristol, City of

Merchant Tailors' Hall

Merchant Tailors' Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 8 January 1959. It is one of 212 Grade II* entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 0% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Merchant Tailors' Hall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1282105
Date first listed	8 January 1959
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.45576, -2.59409 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1282105

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Merchant Tailors' Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
43, Broad Street	II	14 m
41, Broad Street	II*	16 m
44, Broad Street	II	16 m
1, Tailor's Court	II	16 m
12-17, John Street	II	19 m
49 and 50, Broad Street	II	20 m
2, Tailor's Court	II	22 m
1, John Street	II	27 m
51, Broad Street	II	31 m
Former Everard'S Printing Works	II*	34 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Merchant Tailors' Hall listed?

Yes. Merchant Tailors' Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1282105, first listed on 8 January 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Merchant Tailors' Hall?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bristol, City of, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.