I came here recently with a friend in the evening. For a bit, it was quite calm, however shortly after a lot of students packed in and it became much louder even when I was tucked in the corner. The staff seemed really friendly and I probably would come back here if I wanted to be in a busy pub environment.
We came for drinks as we are locals to the area - we were not attempting to do the 10 before 10 challenge at all. After 3/4 half pints my partner and I went outside for a cigarette and were accosted by an elderly lady who told us she was the owner. Despite telling us we were okay to go inside and finish our drinks she followed us inside and harassed our table, attempting to force us to leave. The friends that I was with had gotten another round while we were having a cigarette and one of the young male bartenders accused us of lying and being drunk unruly guests after only 3/4 drinks and despite the venue being packed with university students. Overall a very negative experience and I felt me and my partner were stereotyped for being effeminate while having a cigarette because the manager was quite pleasant until that point. Would not recommend when there are many more accepting pubs that offer the same special cider.
Visited Bristol last week with one of my main reasons for drinking Cider, so naturally in looking for places to visit beforehand found this place and by the descriptions sounded like my kind of place! Arrived however and opening times did not match what is on Google (Was a Thur and opened at 7 not half 5). The interior is really nice, was greeted when arrived and was served quickly, music was not what I was expecting, asked if the barrels behind the bar had anything in them but was told they are just for show, saw Thatchers Stans pump which is okay was told they dont sell it anymore. Only other Cider was Thatchers varieties - Gold, Haze, couple of fruity ones - No still Ciders available except their own one they fill a glass from a jug, I gave it a try. Drank it quickly then headed back to the many other Cider pubs in Bristol. Inside was nice however not worth the trip if your into your cider
Very saddened to see one of the oldest cider houses in Bristol reduced to selling Thatchers. They were a little shocked when we asked what cask cider they had. Obviously an unknown quantity to them. All very well being opened up and expanded but sad to see it sunk so low.
Bossman reminds me a lot of purple aki. Arrived at 9 and was instantly told to leave cos he said i looked like someone else he didn't like. They encourage a 10 pints before 10 but he'll kick anyone out who's remotely drunk and will inspect you when you're on your fag break. It felt really weird. My friend smacked his head cos the floor is an ice rink by 10 but he told us we were being disrespectful when we asked to go back in to grab some toilet paper to mop up his bleeding skull. However, banging night out. would recommend.
Popped in last night having not been for some years and really disappointed, dirty, sticky, toilets resembled a rugby team changing rooms at full time! The place was dull to be honest , left beer wasn’t comfy to sit and drink
Corponation tap?? I would say sticky tap is a better name... So dirty... Bathrooms are super clean though... Photos attached. At least they have a bad choice of cider...hehhehe
Will update this review once I actually go in. Me and my partner went down on a Sunday late afternoon to see that it's closed on a Sundays now but on their Google Business opening hours it says open on Sunday 7-11pm. I have heard many good things about this pub so will update the rating when I go there and when they update that they're not open on Sundays
I honestly want to say I love this place, but I think now that I'm no longer a student, it just doesn't have the appeal anymore. They still serve the Exhibition cider, and others, and it'll still get you nice and toasted. But it's really young in there. Looks like everyone is barely 18. As a student this didn't bother me of course and we had plenty of crazy nights here, but as a grown up... it just feels like a very studenty venue. Oh well. If you don't mind that and just want to sample great ciders, this is the place. Staff are super lovely as always!
The Coronation Tap is located at 8 Sion Pl, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AX, UK
You can contact The Coronation Tap at +44 117 973 9617
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