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Shakespeare Tavern, Bristol
Bristol
BS1 4QD
Reviews of Shakespeare Tavern (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
E TA left this review about Shakespeare Tavern
As described by others, below, this was a pleasant visit to a proper pub, a nice change from so many cafe bars in the area. Although late at night, the outside seating at the front was lively and convivial and the atmosphere inside was welcoming and inclusive, helped by some agreeable background music. The young barman was helpful and the beer was in good condition. Cask ales on were Tiny Rebel Pit Stop, Hop Monster King Cunobelin, Stonehenge Great Bustard, Abbott, Raven Stout, and their own branded Shakespeare Best Bitter. On keg were Level Head, Hazy Day, Estrella, Thatcher’s Gold and Haze, Flint Eye, Peroni and Guinness. An enjoyable evening, worth repeating, and I’d include in a crawl.
On 17th June 2026
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about Shakespeare Tavern
Whilst they've not fully reverted back to black, someone with some sense has reinstated some darker shade of varnish on the wood panelling in the front bar and a fair chunk of the old atmosphere is revived as a result. There’s a quieter lounge-like room to the rear with some nice stained glass and a further one upstairs with a Georgian vibe to the décor – all done to a high standard. Consistently GBG listed over the last few years, I found six cask with 2x GK and guests with a decent range across styles. My Bristol Beer Factory Ride on Time was par (NBSS 3). I enjoyed myself and would make sure to have this one on the list next time in this part of the city. It was the local CAMRA branch Pub of the Year in 2022.
Jan 2007
Used to be a very pleasant old school boozer, nice and dark, lots of nooks and crannies with old fellas supping pints and giving you the latest on their old hounds hip operation at the vets. Have very fond memories of watching the World Cup matches in here in '98 before going over to the Thekla. Went back in here for the first time in a few years last week and now it's all lit up, the nooks and crannies seem to have been reduced to a minimum…at least the two rooms remain as well as the wood boarding. Ale has taken a turn for the better (even if it is Greene King). There’s always a pub you know that “isn’t as good as it used to be” after a makeover and for me it’s this one. Rated 6
On 5th May 2024
- rating: 8
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Danny O'Revey left this review about Shakespeare Tavern
Formal Geenw King pub, accessed up steps from the main road, traditional Georgian place, neat interior
On 11th February 2024
- rating: 6
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Bedminster, 1.01 miles, 19 min walk (show)
Clifton Down, 1.42 miles, 27 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes - Small terrace at front - last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes - major events - last updated 27 January 2020 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 05 May 2024 by Quinno _
