The Christmas Steps in Bristol, City of

Buen lugar, pero pobre camarero. Lamentablemente tenía una mesa encantadora, pero encontró un camarero consistentemente grosero y desdeñoso de su mesa

Great atmosphere, lovely pub, was there today at half 4, however the youngish man behind the bar with a beard and brown hair was such a miserable and rude member of staff. Work in hospitality myself but there's never a reason to be so rude

Fuimos con 6 amigos a los encantadores pasos de Navidad el domingo para un almuerzo asado tardío y bebidas. pub bellamente conservado con más de 400 años de antigüedad iluminado por velas y ambiente. Excelente servicio, incluyendo algún servicio de mesa para bebidas. Servicio rápido de bar también. Servicio de comida eficiente y amable. Pero Oh, los almuerzos del domingo son increíbles y mi cordero asado fue el mejor que he tenido en cualquier lugar (y soy quisquilloso). Excelentes patatas asadas que es un fracaso en muchos lugares. El otro deliraba de manera similar sobre su carne de res y pollo. Sin duda volveremos como una multitud, pero también con socios y familias, etc. ¡Eres un ganador, Pasos de Navidad!

Historic venue, top environment!

Celebrated my Birthday with friends at The Christmas Steps. They were able to accommodate a table for 11 people once i emailed despite this not being able to book online. The pub itself is very charming and cosy, we were sat right by a fire. The food was delicious and came out very quickly, service was equally as good. Not my first or last visit im sure.

A gorgeous pub with lovely staff and the most wonderful atmosphere. Very reasonable priced drinks too!

Start with the positive things about the pub lovely characterful building and great beers and music. Negatives are the staff seemed pretentious,dismissive,everything was a burden,served us drinks but never mentioned there was no food available until after we sat down and won't accept cash which is still legal tender and maybe we would of gave them a tip.

Food has really gone down while the price went up. Have been a long time fan but went on Sunday for a roast and it was bad. Burnt yorkshires, over cooked potatoes that were mostly beyond saving, one meagre bit of lamb on the both lamb plates. Sticky toffee pudding got sent back for being burnt (last time my boyfriend sent anything back for fear of being impolite was probably 8 years ago…) veg and gravy tasted nice. The service is always so friendly but it’s a busy packed pub with 1 bartender and maybe 1/2 wait staff who are doing everything - they’re rushed off their feet so the service is slow. Sad really wouldn’t recommend after this experience. Spoke with friends and they had similar experience the previous week.

Lovely home cooked food, lovely staff, the only small criticism I feel they need to play more festive music at Christmas time

Great Sunday roast - vegan option also really tasty and pretty good value. Service was great - bloody maries were very zesty.

Esta es mi 4a visita a The Christmas Steps, pero la primera vez que como y no me decepcionó. Aunque lleno de comensales, el servicio fue increíble. La comida era Sunday Roast y definitivamente no tengo quejas. Excelente ubicación, pub del viejo mundo. Volveré la próxima vez que esté en Bristol

If you’re feeling festive, merry, or even just vaguely amused by the word “Christmas,” then the Christmas Steps pub in Bristol is your natural December habitat. Nestled at the bottom of the ancient, winding steps from which it takes its name, this pub is the very embodiment of yuletide charm. It’s like stepping into a Christmas card, but with better booze and fewer smug robins. The pub itself? Gorgeous. Think old-world Bristol—heavy beams, exposed brick, and a vibe so effortlessly cool it probably owns a record player. Yet it’s not pretentious; this is Bristol chic at its best. The sort of place where the craft beer crowd rubs shoulders with the mulled wine brigade, and nobody looks at you funny for ordering a Guinness. And trust me, you’ll want one—it’s poured so perfectly you’ll wonder why they don’t put this place on postcards. What really sets the Christmas Steps apart, though, is the atmosphere. This isn’t just a pub; it’s an event. A buzz hums through the air like the low thrum of distant sleigh bells, and the crowd—beaming faces, flushed cheeks, oversized scarves—feels like a live-action Love Actually montage. People aren’t just drinking here; they’re celebrating. Even outside, under heaters that barely hold back the December chill, punters huddle together with their pints and look ridiculously happy about it. If ever a pub was designed for the Christmas season, this is it. Go for a glass of wine, a pint, or just to soak up the festive cheer spilling out onto those historic cobbled streets. It’s not just a pub; it’s a December institution.

Great pub at the bottom of Christmas Steps. Good choice of beer and friendly atmosphere. Did not have food so can't comment. Well recommended

Had a Christmas meal here and they were very attentive!

Disappointed with the quality of service from some of the staff. Felt rather dismissive.

If you're looking for a top-notch Sunday roast in the heart of Bristol, The Christmas Steps Pub is the place to be. Nestled in a charming, historic part of the city, this cozy pub serves up a roast that’s both hearty and comforting, making it a perfect way to end your week. Our roast featured perfectly cooked roast beef and succulent chicken all served with crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rich gravy and fluffy Yorkshire puddings- which really stood out. The atmosphere of the pub itself adds to the experience, with its welcoming, old-world charm, and friendly staff ensuring that you're well taken care of throughout your visit. Whether you're enjoying a casual family meal or catching up with friends, it’s the ideal setting for a relaxed Sunday. Overall, The Christmas Steps Pub delivers a classic roast with a touch of excellence. The quality of the ingredients, the attention to detail in the preparation, and the inviting atmosphere make it a Sunday roast worth returning for time and time again. Highly recommended for both locals and visitors alike!

We were served by clearly hungover young staff that obviously wanted/needed to be in bed rather than work. We did try and book ahead, was told we could have a walk in table outside for our party of 4 which was fine, then after this, we were proceeded to made feel like an inconvenience. Nobody checked back on our table after food was delivered, we had to keep going up the bar to ask for condiments and extra drinks (which were furiously slammed down on our table when they eventually turned up) then to top it off, the roasts were seriously under seasoned, bland and very over priced. It’s a shame because I’ve heard that the roasts here were supposed to be lovely but everything turned out to be sad state of affairs. Save your money. There are a LOTS of other places to go to in Bristol for a roast that have excellent service and quality ingredients.

Excellent , booked for a family birthday, really enjoyed it . Great staff and good food

Great pub with a selection of draft beers. Their sunday lunch is chef's kiss magnificent 😚🤌

Lovely pub with great ales. Plenty of seating inside and out with a really nice atmosphere. Staff were lovely.

Cosy pub and good selection of local and standard beers. The food was pretty good and the staff were polite. Would go again.

Great food. Good place. Poor service.

Nice selection of beers, even though it's a tad pricy

Pub to have a quiet drink, until the drunk on duty arrives and they have to call the police. good anecdote

Very trendy establishment and notable for having lucrative trending artists play in their outdoor garden. The building has a very Bristol feel, with multiple levels of seating in a confined area it has a real old timey pub vibe. Prices are fairly expensive but is somewhat expected in the centre of town.

Las bebidas rápidas paran y contentos de que lo hicimos. Muy buen pub en varios niveles. Edificio antiguo peculiar con gran carácter. Personal muy amable y excelentes bebidas, incluyendo un encantador café con leche espumoso cremoso. Definitivamente vale la pena una parada

Only called in for a pint, good selection. Fascinating old place, very traditional, wood floor etc. Lovely pub atmosphere, reckon it's always busy!

Waitress was extremely rude and had a horrendous attitude. Told us veggie food was vegan and was hostile with her service. Huge shame as we were so excited for our roasts and birthday celebrations. Shame the meat portions were not great and our pre-order was wrong.

Visité Bristol con algunos amigos y The Christmas Steps nos fue recomendado. Buena elección de comida - aunque me decepcionó que no había torte izquierda para cuando vine a pedir el postre. Personal amable, servicio rápido y eficiente. Buena elección de vinos también. Puede que no vuelva a Bristol de nuevo, pero recomendaría este lugar. En un lugar pintoresco también. Bastante pequeño en cierto modo, pero eso no es algo malo.

Maravilloso pub con un rincón peculiar y un bar estilo cranny. Lovley pequeña joya con algunos barriles locales ales y divertidos personajes para hablar.

No había mucho que hacer cuando fuimos a las escaleras de Navidad. Quizá mi opinión esté sesgada por el hecho de que no soy tan móvil como lo era antes. En general, era solo una gran escalera. Quizás a veces del año, está decorado, pero incluso las pocas tiendas, etc, estamos cerrados.

This is one of the loveliest pubs I've visited in a long time. The food was incredible—the vegan hamburger, mac & cheese, and croquettes were absolutely delicious. The drinks were crafted to perfection, and the service made us feel like VIPs. And the music? Absolutely fantastic.

One of the most lovely pubs I have been to in a long time. Food was incredible (vegan hamburger, mac & cheese and croquettes were absolutely delicious ), drinks made to perfection and service had us feeling like a VIP 😉 Did I mention the music? Soooo good.

Really good Sunday roast. Lush beers on tap and really nice staff

Looks like a nice pub but the drinks were way too expensive for me. Staff were nice.

Interesting pub this one. Quirky and good beer.

Definitely one of my favourites in Bristol. Its quirky, tiered levels, low level light and high ceilings make it a great place for either a quiet (out of season), or a vibrant evening beer.

It's more a place than venu, and if you are in Bristol it's well worth a visit for the lovely pubs and market.

Cute stairway surrounded by many good shops and eateries.

Sadly, lots of empty units and shops there. Indicative of the economy I suppose

We enjoyed a delicious sunday roast here last weekend. We were last minute and they managed to squeeze us in. Cauli cheese was a delight, would definitely recommend and return!

Amazing Sunday roast. Second time we have been and it seems to only gets better

First night in Bristol and staying nearby. Old pub with a good range of beers. Service was friendly and the barman helpful and knowledgable. Smallish menu but enough to choose from and our food was tasty and freshly prepared.

Had a couple of pints here, very pretty place, lots of outside seating and great selection of beers

I loved this enchanting little bakery. everything was a work of Art and delicious!! tes leacha cake was the best I've ever had!!!

Christmas steps, tread soft Off we go to reach the now Drinks, tonic, too dry

Horrible food and service. We waited 45 minutes for our Sunday roast only for it to arrive overcooked. Eating the beef was like chewing on cardboard. When we requested for our 2 portions of beef to be replaced, they only brought 1. The waiter then told us “it’s free beef!” Expecting us to be grateful for serving us cardboard with gravy. I wouldn’t serve this to my dog.

Came here for a quick drink with friends, ordered a gin and tonic and it cost £11.20! Outrageous prices but not as outrageous as the fact it was served in a pint glass!

Nice grub in buzzy old urban boozer very close to city centre. Ideal for pre evening entertainment and good selection of beer (and wine according to my companions)

It is lovely here - very cosy in winter.

Lovely pub in a nice area in Bristol that you might not normally find!

Great place to spend an evening with friends. This pub works with the Bristol beer factory with good ales and ciders. They offer pub grub and evening meals along with cafe and desserts. Friendly staff and good customer service with outdoor seating in summer. The pub is always busy and people play games. If you're planning to stay please book a table

Popped in here briefly before getting the bus from the bus station. Good selection of beer and a friendly atmosphere.

A bit of an MC Escher painting of a pub with all the different levels and stairs. Super old and cosy and brilliant. Perfect in the winter in a little cosy nook with a mulled wine. Only the small area right at the very front is wheelchair accessible as the building is so old. All the outdoor seating is accessible.

A lovely, traditional pub. Great selection of beer, particularly impressed to see Kaleidoscope 0% on draught.

Very busy and nowhere to sit on a rainy Saturday afternoon

Amazing Sunday lunch!! Wish I could have it every week!

Very cool place and awesome atmosphere with lovely staff 🤗🔥

Really chilled, beautiful, real pub, good selection of beers and ciders. Hidden gem

We went for a Sunday roast and the food was outstanding - some of the best roast potatoes I’ve had for a long time, and the meat was perfectly tender. The side vegetables tasted wonderful too. Sadly, the service was disappointing. We were left feeling like they would have rather not been serving us - even when they did come and check in on us, it was like they didn’t actually want to. And one of our mains arrived more than 10 minutes after everyone else’s. Finally to top it all off, the bill at the end was wrong and we had to ask for an item to be removed. If the service had been better this would have been a perfect review.

Great pub over three levels going up steps. Only had drinks. Good atmosphere and chilled place to be. Interesting shops nearby. Steep steps all the way up street. Not suitable for wheelchair users or disabled people.

Booked a table using their online portal for a Sunday Roast on 3rd March for a group who, including myself, would have been dining here for the first time. Turned up to find that, despite getting confirmation on the web window and having put a payment in as a deposit for their no-show policy, they had not recorded or kept my booking, or ever sent a confirmation email. Disappointed to find the restaurant unsympathetic to the problem they’d caused for my group and offered no resolution to this, with little prospect of getting a walk in Sunday Roast elsewhere. Incidentally they explained we had not been the first to arrive that Sunday with the same complaint and were therefore clearly aware there had been an issue which they made no effort to rectify. Have the cheek to pre-emptively charge me for a now show, yet there’s no means by which I can charge for a ‘no-show’ of my confirmed booked table?

Beware they won't keep you a table! Booked a table using their online portal for a Sunday Roast on 3rd March for a group who, including myself, would have been dining here for the first time. Turned up to find that, despite getting confirmation on the web window and having put a payment in as a deposit for their no-show policy, they had not recorded or kept my booking, or ever sent a confirmation email. I was disappointed to find the restaurant unsympathetic to the problem they’d caused for my group and offered no resolution to this, with little prospect of getting a walk in Sunday Roast elsewhere. Incidentally they explained we had not been the first to arrive that Sunday with the same complaint and were therefore clearly aware there had been an issue which they made no effort to rectify. Have the cheek to pre-emptively charge me for a now show, yet there’s no means by which I can charge for a ‘no-show’ of my confirmed booked table?

Perfect spot for a cosy night out. Playlist is always great, good drinks selection & the outdoor space in the summer is 👌

It is a lovely traditional pub with medieval vibes, good honest food, and a lovely selection of beers, wines, and spirits. (Ghosts, too, I imagine, haha)

Had a table for 8 booked last night (Saturday). No mention on the menus , so confused if it was table service or order at the bar. While deciding, we were told at least 50% of the menu was unavailable. Ordering at the bar doesn't really work for large groups, especially when its 3 deep at the bar. All the tables seen to have been pre booked for food, so lots of 'drinkers' just standing everywhere. Booked the table for 7.30, food didn't turn up until nearly 9. We were offered a round of drinks as an apology. The food was delicious when it did arrive. The pub is on 2 levels so it would be very easy to have one level for table service for food and one level unreserved for drinkers only. Won't be rushing to return.

One of my favourite pubs in Bristol. Great for a drink after work, and food is always great-their roast dinner is top notch!

Lovely pub but marred by one very unfriendly member of staff

Such a great old pub . Whether your a local or new to the city, this is history with such character to make a great night

Came in just to have a couple of drinks. No where to sit as all tables reserved. One table then left so sat there and was told we have to move in 20 mins. Wife 7 months pregnant so not brilliant experience. Would not class this as a pub anymore and don’t come if you just want a drink as no where to sit (which isn’t reserved). Lovely place inside though and fine selections of beers.

Such a cozy pub, great outdoor area and friendly service!

Yesterday I was waiting my friend so I though I could try some local beers and cider. I also ordered fish and chips (haddock). The bar staff were very friendly and helpful and in midday there was plenty space for seating, around six a clock it got really busy inside and outside area. Lovely garden area for smoking and having a chilled drink. There is also sitting area just next to entrance. They have good choice of meals and desserts and the have vegan and vegetarian options too. The toilets are located upstairs. And it’s just next to Christmas steps and close to city Center. Lovely experience as usual.

Visited this “pub” with two male friends for a pint a few days ago. Unimpressed. There were a group of students sat upstairs on their laptops, they did not appear to be drinkers. We had to return a pint of Fortitude as it was undrinkable. The keg beer was pricey at £6.80 a pint. We also had to ask for the pint of bitter to be topped up as the glass wasn’t full, just a minor grumble.. why was the bitter served in old style glasses with handles 🤔. They also do not accept cash only card payments. We shan’t be back.

Nice pub that I go to quite regularly. I would give it 5 stars, but they have this silly system where absolutely all of their tables can be reserved online. So, there's never anywhere to sit. You shouldn't allow tables to be reserved, unless they've also pre-ordered food. It's crazy to walk into a pub, and literally every table has a little sign on it saying "reserved"

Excellent Sunday Lunch. I would thoroughly recommend it.

Really busy pub. Nice and traditional

Lucky like local old school pub. Nothing pretentious just a lucky atmosphere, a good range of drinks including local beers and mulled wine and cider in winter. Good service. Cocktails were great too. Recommended as a good place for a drink when you should be shopping.

Lovely cute pub with good food and nice staff. We had a Christmas meal there and all went great.

Although I probably visited at the worst time (given the number of Christmas work parties being catered for) this was a lovely establishment. There are several different areas, two bars, a wood fire, and the best part was that they had two choices for gluten free+alcohol free beer (Arbor wish you were beer and clear head)

Usually really pleased with this place but had Sunday roast today. Reservation was 5.45pm. After a lovely main course we asked to order desert and we were told the kitchen closed at 6pm. Why have a reservation time if you can’t offer a full service?! At least tell the customer when they sit down that the kitchen closes before you finish your meal. Crazy! We would have stayed late in to the night for a few drinks but were so annoyed at the stupidity we just paid the bill and went home. And to make things worse we had to explain why not telling us when we sat down was a problem in order to receive a vague apology. Obviously there would be an expectation that we can order desert after a main which the staff did not understand.

Table of 12 for Christmas dinner tables split up & right next to front door. No table service & food cold. Disappointing.

Booked a table of 13 for Christmas dinner way back in October so was pretty shocked to discover my tables had been split up and shoved right next to the front door in the pub (which I was not told about before hand). Appreciate it’s a busy time of year but we had no table service whatsoever and had to order all our drinks at a heaving bar! It was so busy we had general bar goers perching on the end of our table while we ate. Had to ask twice for our food to arrive and when it did the mains were cold. Had to get desserts to go as they took too long. So disappointed as had heard such good things about this place. When you’re a table that’s bringing in >£500 not really good enough.

Everything is perfect about this place, except the size of the portion of chips.... The chips themselves are really great but.... Beer, staff, architecture, decor, ambiance, setting, location - perfect. Just the chip portion size

Good booze and plenty of staff behind the bar

Great pub serving great food and drink. Some outdoor space with heaters for when it's cold. It's not the most accessible as lots of steps (as the name suggests), but if you can get a table on the ground floor or outside, it's fine. Staff were really helpful and the food came quickly. The food was delicious, we had possibly the best beef sandwich and the goats cheese and beetroot salad we have ever had! 100% recommend. We will definitely be back

Really nice, cosy little pub set over multiple levels with a good selection of beers and nice atmosphere. Also has a beer garden, accessible via the top floor.

Good beer, good people, would recommend

Nice historical pub in the centre of Bristol. The interior decor is very old style and warm. They have an outside seating area, there are quite a very different areas to the pub. Came here for a roast on Sunday and It was really tasty. Everything was super tasty, especially the red cabbage and Yorkshire pudding. Will definitely come again.

We used to go here all the time, however turned up on Sunday for a drink with some friends visiting Bristol (wanted to show the best city bits) half the tables were reserved for hour or two later. We were not allowed to have a drink at the table that was booked for two hours later as “it was already layed out”. So the problem was that the cutlery and napkins would have to be put back after an hour. This was quite embarrassing on staff and pubs account so we left.

Love this place. Always busy and always has a proper friendly pub feel to it. One of my go-to places in Bristol for a pint.

Popular pub. Good place to meet friends.

Popped in this cosy little pub whilst on a quiet night out. But was cosy comfortable and not packed you couldn't have a conversation would definitely pay this place another visit

Fantastic bar, lovely food also served

Really delicious home cooked food. Service was quick and atmosphere relaxed. Quiet enough to hold conversations but with gentle background music to add atmosphere. Dark interior lit by candles to add to the cosy feel of the place. Would definitely recommend eating here

We had some food here a few weeks ago and it was excellent! Fantastic pub

Quirky little pub , with an amazing selection of drinks . Another special one to tick off ❤️

Excellent pub. Excellent beers and Atmos.!!

Sunday roast was very good except the Cauliflower cheese (as a side dish) which was watery. Staff were excellent and shared in some humour.

What a lovely place to be! Amazing food, lovely interior, kind staff, hilarious locks on the toilet door. I had the crisp potato pieces and beetroot salad with goats cheese, so yummy! Looking forward to coming back here😊

A wonderful spot to spend a few hours browsing shops and refuelling with coffee and cake.