The Alma Tavern & Theatre in Bristol, City of

Beautiful old English pub with great food

Had a great time doing the dine and show deal, the food had flavours and looked good buts needs a little work, my fish burger wasn't drained well and I was left with a mouthful of oil also the slaw was browning a bit which is always off putting (coat your apple in lemon juice, i think thats whats it was) my sisters chicken katsu burger was good but she wasn't getting much of the katsu flavours (she also couldn't eat the slaw) the fish and chip my mother had was huge and perhaps too big especially when you are about to watch a show and that is something I've never said before in a meal review! The service however was fantastic, more than fantastic very friendly and welcoming! There was a nice little dog scuttling round and everyone seemed in good spirits. The theatre itself was one of the most uncomfortable experiences of my life, it was a great show but the lack of air flow was stifling and actually my mother had to get up and sit at the back because of this. The leg room situation was also insane and because the large man in front of us decided to put his arm round his misses we became more than an uncomfortable ménage à trois. The second act i sat on the stairs. Now I am tall, but my sister and mum are short and even they feel the pain. However despite the shortcomings and torturous conditions it was still an enjoyable evening and a lovely little place and I would probably do it again for the right show, but I dread to think what the summer is like.

Went to watch Behold Ye Ramblers with fellow ramblers. Had pre theatre drinks. Had half a pint of Orchard Pig costing £2.70. Friendly staff. Clean facilities.

Lovely tavern with tint theatre above. Not eaten here but food looks good from what I have seen. Great service and lively atmosphere.

Dog friendly. Really lovely pub.

Great staff. Siobhan looked for my friend’s phone and called back to confirm it wasn’t found. Great pints of Guinness, too

Fantastic pub and theatre hidden away near Whiteladies Road. Classic pub with a central bar, great beer selection and great food! Quite a large place so good for gatherings and the theatre is really cool! A Bristol gem!

Rude, entitled bar staff. I first drank in the Alma in the mid 80’s. Theatre students.professionals. Brilliant lunch & evening venue. Current staff treat the bar like their own personal venue. Avoid like the plague if you value good, acceptable or even polite service

A large neighbourhood boozer in the leafy backstreets of Clifton. A wide range of beer and wine is available. I haven’t tried the food. The theatre upstairs is quite small which means everyone is close to the action! It has a huge range of shows and a generally high standard.

The alma tavern gave us the most wonderful wedding day we could have imagined. Becca helped us plan the hole day and was up for all our unusual requests. Every member of staff was walm, friendly and fun. Tim, the chef, was as excited as us about pineapple hedgehog canapés. The food was absolutely Phenomenal, I still dream about the churros, and the truffle mac and cheese. our day ran so smoothly we had no stresses at all. we can't thank them enough for giving us the perfect day.

Didn't have any food, really nice atmosphere, can get very loud with groups but is what it is, drinks were nice.

Visit no.2. No.1 was a mixed bag of good food and atmosphere mixed with sloppy service. That was 2yrs ago. Went tonight and everything was perfect. Fantastic evening.

Love this place, though, just lately, trying to be more of a gastropub. Need a bit more traditional pub grub on the menu.

Shioban was so helpful! A real star to the place.

I came here with a few friends yesterday for a roast and everything was perfect. The staff were so attentive and friendly, food was amazing and the atmosphere was lovely. Thank you for such a lovely afternoon, I will certainly be back!

Outstanding service which i’ll remember! Such smiley and attentive staff :-) Thank you for a really lovely impromptu roast and for squeezing me in

Good local proper pub with value for money food. Kid and dog friendly. Pizza oven, pasta and all the usual pub suspects.

Real gem of a pub, great staff, really helpful. Good pint. We just missed food service time but I looked delicious. Will be back

The original pub theatre still doing what it does best

Small, theatre and it was so much fun. Cast of 3 were amazing. Serious, sometimes and so ad lib when either of them forgot their words. It was even funnier when they had to let the lighting man/ action when he didn't get the knock on the door on time, of course there wasn't a door. So so funny. I would recommend this fantastic show. Hope to see more from you all. X

Had my 60th party here last Saturday. About 65 of us showed and it was 5 star - from the continual running pizzas, to the beers to the atmosphere and also because of the staff who were outstanding. Thank you very much.

Delicious food. Very hard to get a table!

We went to our best friends' wedding here last Friday and it was the BEST day! The ceremony was held there, we had loads of food and a band in the evening. The staff were amazing, so friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. Couldn't fault any of it, it was a really special day and no one cared about the rain as we were in this fabulous place! Loved every second.

Great venue. Friendly staff. Excellent service

Went to comedy improv at the little theatre... a real scream

Went there for Sunday roast. By 1:30pm they had run out of beef, so had to choose from chicken or pork. Chose chicken…. Almost no flavour and dry. Will not go for that option again. The pork is way much better in flavour and crunchiness! Vegetables were ok. Expensive.

Tuesday night visit. Service was ok, but really really slow, even though it was not very busy. Food was decent enough. Real shame they don't support local producers and didn't have my favourite Bristol Gin.

Excellent food and service. Smoked chicken and ham terine was outstanding

We went to see a magic show with the grandchildren. It was very entertaining. The theatre itself is compact and yet comfortable, which gives a nice feeling of being involved. We carried in drinks from the bar downstairs. All of the staff were very helpful. A good afternoon out.

Great pub in a cool part of Bristol. Live music & pizzas on a Sunday evening made for a nice end to the weekend.

Excellent lunch, how pubs should be

I love this theatre and pub combo, the staff are so nice and there is some really good stuff on upstairs

Found this pub by surprise, and fell in love with it! It's a proper pub pub, very good draught selection, including Bristol breweries, very nice food, great staff... the place to go really!

Quality pub. Really friendly and welcoming staff, very attentive. Pub is ready well maintained, food there is amazing. Had a roast. Prices are reasonable. They have a nice beer garden, seating is comfortable. They have it's own theatre, it's also only a few minutes walk away from Clifton train station.

5 stars for everything. Great service and delicious food. Lovely atmosphere.

We travelled from London for the weekend. The Alma was highly recommend by a friend. And it honestly was worth the visit. I would recommend to pre book. The service was amazing nothing was to much trouble. Food was out of this world. Highly recommend the pork belly roast. Was a great friendly atmosphere. Would definitely visit again when in Bristol.

Love coming back to this pub wish I lived closer.

Perfect pub - warm welcome and great grub. My friend and I both tucked into a superb Sunday lunch of rare roast beef, finishing off our meal with some delectable ice-cream 👍.

came to eat on a Monday. big mistake. quiz master was obnoxiously shouting into the mic the whole time. don't eat on a Monday.

Great band, and air con kept the room nice

Thank you so much for letting me use the facilities while you were getting ready to open . Such friendly staff, I’ll definitely go back for drinks and food.

Comfortable, well-equipped accommodation, and a pub with great beers, food and atmosphere! Very friendly and welcoming staff too.

Staff were friendly, food was delicious and the theatre shows unique small productions.

One of my favorite pizzas in town! Neckoil is served as well!

Great pub, good food at reasonable prices with great service!

Great pub nice food and good beers on offer

Always my go to pub. They have amazing and wonderful staff, a great pub quiz and a warm, positive and friendly vibe. The food is delicious and I would 100% recommend. Best pub in Bristol. 👏🤩⭐️

Went to the theatre and had a drink. Great kitch place!

Visited to watch comedian Ian Smith, due to traffic delays on M4 arrived a minute before gig. I do like standup gigs in small venues so thumbs up for Alma

Once again I shouldn't share this as it will only make this place busier - but it is deserved. Truly excellent service, food first rate and at a very reasonable price. This is a pub with not pretentions.

Great place and atmosphere. We went to see a comedian and the sound, etc were perfect but the chairs were so tight together as so small that it was VERY uncomfortable to be sat there for such a long time.

Been a couple of times recently for food. Would definitely recommend you book a table as gets busy. Had the fish special yesterday roasted Cornish cod, unfortunately my photo doesn’t do it justice- it was magnificent and wouldn’t be out of place in a fine dining establishment but would probably cost double. Staff all friendly despite the crowd and great beer selection of local Bristol Breweries.

Went for a comedy night. Really good atmosphere, the bar staff were friendly, with a good choice of beers and the food was tasty too. Plus they give you 25% off the food bill if you've gone to see a show in the little theatre above the pub.

This pub had the most lovely wholesome vibe, where everyone working seems to care about your night. Siob and Jayjay were so lovely especially as they were who I spoke too. Kindness goes a long way and this pub oozes kindness! Ps the best woofers (dogs) come here !

I am a regular at the Alma and I always get brilliant service from Florence and Travis. Travis always recommends me the perfect wine and Florence pours a great pint. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is brilliant! Would highly recommend!

Good eating experience , bit noisy early Saturday evening.

Nice pub, unpretentious local with a great little theatre upstairs.

Popped in to see a play in the in small theater above the pub. Got there early yo grab a pint and burger. Wonderful.

Ryan was a very helpful friendly and efficient Shame there wasn't times put on table reservations had to keep asking ,which wasn't his fault,bar staff were good too,band was a good choice,just shame over crowded

Great food. Great discount on food if you're there to see a show. The show was magic.

Bloomin lovely food, in a bloomin lovely place, but best of all, served up by bloomin lovely people. Landlord; you owe your team a drink after hours, as they are the best thing about The Alma Tavern.

Interesting shows lovely pub , food and service exemplary

Really quirky venue. Service in bar was great - friendly staff. Saw Steve Williams and Steve Hall in the 'theatre'. But in reality it is just a room above the pub! Comedy was brilliant, chairs were really uncomfortable! But will definitely go again.

Wonderful little pub with some fun going on.

Came in for a solo dinner to work on my novel. Olivia looked after me. Delicious steak and chips with chimichiri sauce. I saw a few desserts go out that looked great too but I couldn’t eat any more, luckily Ryan behind the bar was able to make a great espresso Martin instead. Will definitely be back again.

Really nice crowd. Cosy and friendly and great staff

Good food with excellent service

Had a lovely roast here with family for a special occasion. Staff were very attentive and polite. Everyone was chuffed with their roasts and my mum said it’s the best she’s had! We’ll definitely be back 😊

Great good and superb service . The staff were so concerned we wouldn’t have time to eat and see the act we had booked , they got our food order out asap. Amazing concern for their customers . We will be back for a more leisurely visit . X

Lovely pub and well kept beer. Lots of very nice cars driving up and down looking to park - Audi's and Astons - although the electric Porsche with the fake engine noise coming from.speakers , that just made me laugh 🤣

Such an incredible independent pub! Always has a lovely atmosphere and is always busy so must be doing something right. Roasts are always incredible on Sunday

Lovely pub and really great roast dinner. We booked last minute but they managed to accommodate us at a smaller table. The service was quick, staff were super friendly and the food and wine tasted great! We had an awful dining experience somewhere else a day before so we were very grateful to be able to enjoy some good food and drink!

Great food, great theatre and great service, great discount

Big pub tucked away in Clifton. Friendly staff. Seats out back and on the street. Two real ales (Arbor and Butcombe) but no local cider as is common in most Bristol pubs. Delicious halibut with lentils and gnocchi. Great tiny little theatre to enjoy with 25% of food bill if you have tickets. The post theatre iced water was very welcome on a hot night at the show. Slight issue with the food order but they recovered well. A good spot for drinks food and theatre.

I have been coming here regularly for over a year and in a city with plenty of great pubs this is a standout. Great atmosphere; friendly staff and locals; good range of beers and drinks and food; and always plenty going on - with live music and quizzes regular parts of the calendar. As a bonus there is of course a small theatre upstairs with a constant stream of performances. The outside seating, both front and back, makes this a great warm weather destination. Even if I didn’t live nearby I would happily travel to visit the Alma. Tip - get the Black Pudding Croquettes while they are still on menu, these are perfect with a pint!

Great team and excellent sunday roasts, family visiting left very happy, thank you!

Planned a very important party to be held at the Alma. Throughout all the planning, we received spectacular support from Toby and his staff. Five of our guests stayed there for 2-3 nights and again were treated with respect and courtesy. Nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend this establishment for any occasion.

Smart theatre and venue with a decent beer selection. Nice vibe.

Went for Sunday lunch. Really good atmosphere , with arrange of ages enjoying a drink or food. Staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Sunday lunch was a decent size and very tasty. Will definitely go bo back, but I will leave the car at home. So I can enjoy a few drinks. 👍

Another delicious meal at Alma Tavern with good service.

Great Sunday lunch, really like the "summer" menu.

Brilliant little theatre and great pub and eats!

Very stylish place with neat amenities- shows and accommodations. Bit pricey but the quality is there.

Went in for a beer and watched a local band The Harrisons play, wonderful music, service was excellent, can't fault it

best place in town for fun, drinks, food and theatre ❤️

Evening out with a group. Fish of the day was fresh and amazing

Always been one of my favourite pubs in Bristol, be going there since the 80s.

What an incredible find. The staff are so lovely. The food is fresh, delicious, beautifully presented and healthy portions. The wine list is easy to navigate with great wine. I have fallen for this place. So pleased we found an honest and friendly pub on our first night. If we lived here this would be our local. I wish.

I was thrilled to find a place with nice interior decor, keeping the old style, and that is not like any other (boring) 'modern' refurbished pubs. The atmosphere is nice and everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Good variety of beers. The pizza was delicious. Tried two different ones and both were excellent.

This is a great find, a pub with a difference, it feels like a local pub but has good food, a great atmosphere and theatre event's. When there's no theatre it's a great pub, good food, nice beer garden and a great atmosphere

Nice friendly old time, proper pub.

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Food was fabulous and the bard of windmill Hill was very amusing

A lovely Pub in Clifton not far from Whiteladies Road, superb Sunday lunches there too.

Wonderful place. Been coming here for years. The staff are all amazing. Incredible food. Celebrated many friends' birthdays and special occasions here and Sunday Roast is simply the best. Love it. Highly recommend.

A wonderful pub and very cosy theatre with a lovely atmosphere

Great food & very welcoming staff. Business as usual for The Alma.

Lovely place great little place good food ..

Good place to eat. High hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen. Fresh and quality products. I sometimes work in the kitchen and I have seen everything perfect. Toby is charming. 

Great pub with tiny, intimate theatre above. Reduction on food cost if going to a show as well. Saw couple of excellent amateur plays the other night. Great night out all round.