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The Old Fish Market, Bristol
Bristol
BS1 1QZ
The Old Fish Market
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Reviews of The Old Fish Market (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Old Fish Market
Perennial GBG Fullers pub in a very attractive building. Many years since I was last here and it took a few moments for the memories to come back; a 2014 refurb probably attests to why it took longer than normal. The front bar remains somewhat cavernous but has some really good features, check out the lovely carved servery and mural; in the rear room is some tidy wood panelling. My ESB was excellent (NBSS 4) and only (!) £2.80 a half which these days in central Bristol is actually quite good. A nice bustling atmosphere on my late evening visit and I rather liked it.
May 2009
A pretty pub frontage conceals a cavernous polished-wood interior which awaits those who venture inside, alongside a good selection of Fuller's ales plus at least one, if not two guests. Like the majority of Fuller's outlets, the beer is usually in good-to-excellent condition. The interior is perversely the selling point and downfall of the pub. When quiet, you feel very isolated. When it's busy the atmosphere is good but the high ceilings amplify the noise and it can get difficult to hear your companions. It also fails to catch the late evening sunshine, which makes the inside seem a bit gloomy unless they get the lights on early. As mentioned elsewhere, a hefty walk to the traps so make sure you leave a good couple of minutes lag time! TV shows sporting events and there's a quizzer. Overall, I'd recommend the place if you're in the town centre but wouldn't necessarily say it's worth seeking out as an experience in the same way that, for example, the Bag O' Nails is. But if you're in a big group of mixed drinkers, this is a sure-fire bet for everyone to be happy for a couple of hours. Rated 7
On 19th May 2025
- rating: 8
[User has posted 5589 recommendations about 5570 pubs]
E TA left this review about The Old Fish Market
A nice Fuller’s city centre pub near the old City. It was a pleasant surprise given its location, with a good pub atmosphere despite the presence of tourists, and there was live rugby on the TV. The young staff were friendly and helpful, and the pub grub was a reasonable price for the area, even though the beers were above average price. Ales on were Oliver’s Island, Pride, ESB and Wimbledon Copper Leaf. There was also a reasonable range of keg. I’d be happy to come back.
On 28th February 2025
- rating: 7
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Old Fish Market
nice Fullers pub in central drinking area, seems smaller inside unless I missed something
On 11th February 2024
- rating: 6
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Bedminster, 1.29 miles, 24 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
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- Car Park : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes - Sunday evening jazz. Nice. - last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 19 May 2025 by Quinno _
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