The Colosseum in Bristol, City of

Our group of 10 visited The Colosseum for the Bottomless Jazz Brunch on Saturday at midday. The experience included 90 minutes of tapas dishes such as chorizo, patatas bravas, and padron peppers, all delicious. The brunch also included unlimited Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, Sangria, and Pimm’s. We were seated outside near the brilliant jazz band, who played a range of standards, which created a really lovely atmosphere. The portion sizes were generous, and the staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring our drinks were topped up regularly. The price is reasonable for the amount and quality of food and drink offered. One point for consideration by management would be improving the acoustics inside the restaurant, as it can get quite harsh on the ears during peak times. Overall, we had a fantastic time and will definitely be returning.

A pub that's changed massively under new owners and suffered with many bad reviews which I feel reflect that change. I've been a few times recently and always found it super welcoming, I really appreciate the tapas food and love that there's a strong late night bar here - when so many are being squeezed out. I feel sorry for the locals who have lost their "old local" - but excited for it's new future

Went here today as a part of the Bristol cocktail weekend, I don't usually leave reviews, but today feel it is necessary. The staff were friendly and the cocktail was nice enough, however as a part of the weekend they were offering a steak for a "special" price of £10 each. Looking at the misleading advert, it was a lovely big steak, no sides, just the steak. We decided to go for it. When the steak arrived we were both so shocked at how small it was. The tiniest thin strip of meat, which was also dry. I'm not a complaining miserable type at all, but to charge £10 each piece that took about three minutes to eat is an absolute rip off and a joke. The ladies toilets were a disgrace and need a good clean. So disappointed as every other place we have been to this weekend has been fantastic, so a shame to leave feeling dissatisfied and hungry!

My partner and I came here for a cute lil date before heading out for the evening and this bar did not disappoint. Between the lively atmosphere, the excellent service and the delicious food/cocktails, we were set up for a brilliant night. I highly recommend the pumpkin cocktail (can’t remember its name), it’s deliciously served warm and can be made vegan! Thank you!!

Needs a bunch of sound dampening, very echoy. But great when its quiet

Good drinks, Nice staff, was very quiet when we visited.

Liked the new look. Great covered balcony area and seating around the outside. Menu looked good. Good service and vibe.

The food and coffee is really great and the other drinks look spot on (I haven't tried them yet). Nice atmosphere and overall it has a kind of funky retro look. I love the plexiglass bar with random objects embedded in it, nice touch! They do live music too. It's a good part of town, St Mary Redcliffe church is opposite, the harbour a stones throw away and main bus stops just up the road 👍

Never visited the old pub so can't comment on what it was like. I was looking forward to the renovation of this intriguing 60s structure, but it's actually been turned into something a bit bare and soulless. Exposed brick walls and a cavernous cold space. It's not terrible I just expected better. It just doesn't have any real character beyond "generic modern bar" which you'd understand if it was under a new block of flats or something, but clearly this building has history and a story to tell. When I visited the bar was severely understaffed and had to queue for about 15 minutes for a pint.

Brilliant place to be & hang, good selection on fraught. Nice chat with guy in suit behind the bar who was knowledgable on cocktails and good fun.

A nice pub with a great atmosphere in the centre of Bristol, but beside from that, a real dark horse for food. The food here is delicious, and excellent value. I have paid as much as triple the price for food elsewhere that still is not as tasty - even if you ignore the price point. I really can't recommend it enough, and would encourage anyone who fancies a drink and a bite to eat to try out the Coliseum before they cotton on to the fact that their food is excellent and put the prices up (justifiably)! Very fair prices, very tasty food, you can't go wrong.

DISGUSTING… if you like the barmaids😂 who didn’t respect my boundaries.

When I lived in Bristol some years ago all I heard was bad things. It's been redone since and it's now a lovely place for a late night drink.

First time I've been here tried going here ages ago but had closed down but now reopened and revamped lovely open plan pub great seating area outside great choice of beers and helpful attentive staff will definitely visit this place again

Dael is such a lush one! Birthday for a friend and we had a blast!

Great place, great vibe and atmosphere. Small plates were amazing and cocktails were outstanding. Every one should visit

Drinks ok but the food is average to awful. The haddock bites were 3 small pieces of leather, I don't think I've ever had fish so thin and dry. In the 'mains' section for £9 but a cheap snack at best.

Lovely with quirky details and nice outside space to have a pint

Great spot for drinks in the sun! Huge range of cocktails and top notch tapas-style plates!

Wow what a change really nice nice food service was grea5 rendered our order close to the docks

Best halloumi fries I ever had in my life

Food looks ok but dear. Out priced their predecessor. Town prices which is depressing and they don't do cash which upsets me no end. Disappointing. It's a lovely spot now. But it's an easy swerve. Hmmm

Recently came here with a group of 18. Such a nice location, the outdoor and indoor seating areas are lovely and spacious! Its been nicely renovated. The food was really good, such nice small tapas dishes and really fair pricing! It also opens really late should you wish to hang around for more drinks! Highly reccomend a visit.

Called in on Friday night, it's recently reopened, well worth a look, they've spent a lot of money here. Good fun and a late licence.

Took a friend here on his birthday to have a Sunday dinner but despite saying that it served British traditional pub grub it does nothing of the sort. We had a pint of cider each (£4.95 a pint) and I would love somebody to explain what 'Colosseum' cider is or by what manufacturer but we had our one pint and it wasn't good so we went over to The Ship for Thatchers at £3.70 a pint.Never again.

A great newly refurbished place to go after work, to meet other professionals

I visited The Colosseum for the first time on Saturday 11th May with 2 friends. It was great. We had 9 different dishes from the menu. All the food was delicious, lovely fresh flavours served nice a hot. We enjoyed a bottle of prosecco which was fresh and crisp. Perfect for a warm evening. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. I look forward to returning.

What a change to a place I visited years ago and the refit is great. bar at the rear opens up the place. There for a private party but will be returning in the next couple of weeks to try out their menu.

Can’t believe ordered food it never came they wouldn’t give me a refund disgusted

Far too noisy. Doesn't take cash. Friendly staff.

The old colosseum was a jewel in the crown of British and Bristolean pub culture. The new colosseum is an insult to the memory of its former glory, to its former punters and to good times in general. Avoid. Throw an uno reverse card at this renovation and give us back our fallen cathedral of great vibes.

Loved the old place, hate the new one. Ratio.

Dull atmosphere, overpriced and bland food, looks nice enough but no character. Not a jot on the old place.

Beautiful, cosy bar with an amazing view on the cathedral. Staff is extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Cocktails are delicious and so is the food. Absolutely recommend.

Bad service, expensive and no character.

Staff rude,place unorganized,and to top it off the drink was bad and overpriced.

Food was nice but we were told off several times for bizarre things. Opening a birthday present which was a bottle of wine I was told to “put it away” quite rudely?? My mates were told off again, quite rudely for sitting on a step outside?? Had hoped new ownership would have made it more welcoming but the overzealous security made it quite unpleasant.

Hate to say it but the place has totally lost any sense of character or soul. No pool tables, no jukebox, more expensive pints. Gentrification at its finest unfortunately.

Honestly, this might be the worst pub in Bristol. It’s expensive, yet rulesy. It was better before.

Recently renovated this pub is now open plan with big doors onto a sheltered outside area. Beer choices are good, food is small plates, well priced and beautifully thought out to go perfectly with beer or cocktails. The cocktails look impressive and I saw some being made with great care and attention. Food is from about £4.50 a plate, my beer was £6 I think and cocktails £12 or thereabouts. I was very pleased to see a ladies toilet too. I don't feel safe in gender neutral ones.

A very nice, quiet and quaint pub with great outdoor seating shrouded by trees creating a cosy feel, and a jazzy themed interior. Friendly staff and bouncers, and pints for under a fiver which is decent for this part of town. Will certainly be coming back again!

A great (old) new place, really want to try the food!

Very neat place with experience and good staff with top notch service

Popped in for an impromptu drink and snack on the way back to the car yesterday. I never frequented the old pub so nothing to compare for me. It's new owners are still finding their feet but are very attentive and keen for feedback. It was super quiet but I liked the decor with it's reclaimed sports hall floor. The toilets were nicely tiled and very clean. We had the Jubel to drink which was really good and ordered halloumi and veg skewers and some wings. Both were fresh and tasty and the wings had a good spice kick. It is very convenient for our office although not currently open on a weekday lunch, I will definitely hope for a speedy lunchtime drink at lunch in the future though when they open more and the terrace will be nice in summer 🌞

So the Good Ol' local feel to the pub has gone. To be replaced by a Students Overpriced Feel.. Very limited selection of drinks. Overpriced. This Pub is No Longer catering for it's locals as it always used to. Another Local pub given over to those who are 23 and under. Was so hoping this Pub reopening would still value it's regulars.... sadly No!!!!!

Literally worst pub ever. No one selling stolen goods in smoking area, no babies breathing in second hand smoke, and no flies in the pints!

Friendly service, nice open atmosphere. Local brews and vegan food. We'll be back.

Really great bar, good selection on tap Excellent tapas food available

Superb flavours in their tapas-style menu. Great atmosphere. Quick service. What’s not to like?

Personally its not for me. Miss the old colly :( its lost its soul. It may not have looked the best but it had so many lovely characters and the layout gave everyone so much more privacy. It just feels like an empty warehouse with tables and chairs now. But for an up and coming venue its a good effort though. May come back for a second opinion.

What a difference! Fresh new look, and lively atmosphere, loads of great craft beer. A welcome addition to a changing Redcliffe, and now my new local!

So, the new Colosseum. They've ripped the heart out of it. No pool tables, no jukebox, awful music, uninspiring beer selection. No cask, zero local breweries on keg. Very disappointing.

What an amazing transformation! Great range of kegged beer including local favourite breweries, diverse cocktail offering and simply delicious small plate menu that kept us rooted to our table for hours..! Very reasonably priced considering the quality on show, with other more expensive options if you’re deserving of a treat :) Friendly team and I’m glad to see an independent business bustling with life, long may it continue. Feeling very blessed to have this gem a stones throw from the centre and on my route to and from town, especially with a late license and stunning outside area ready for warmer days - would highly recommend and will defo be back!

We loved the old colosseum, full of character and lovely people. Initially I was pleased that it was staying open as a venue and 'saved' but the reopening has been a let down. Entering with high hopes to the iconic venue, impressions are that It looks homogeneous, pretentious and lacks character - seems too fussy and geared towards the after work crowd. Maybe this is what has to happen to venues for them to stay open, but if so - big shame. Constructive criticism- should have been kept in the spirit of the last place, at least get a pool table if this is a 'dive bar'! Feels like whoever dreamt it up lacks imagination (like an indie slug and lettuce?) 2 out of 5 because the larger was under a 5er

Weird nasty staff and customers .

went to the pub with two service users for a few games of pool as the socialisation is great for their mental health and wellbeing. one service user had bought a drink and we had already paid for the game of pool. rude bar lady told us this isnt a social club and said we all need a drink. the pub was empty apart from us and i explained to her this and how we always used to come here for a few games and we have already paid for the game. the rude bartender said “well i guess you’ll have to finish this game and then leave”. i asked if i also bought a drink (2/3 of us would have a beverage) would we be able to stay for a few games. she said no and then started whispering about us to the other worker. extremely rude disgusting behaviour, will not be going back. old managers were way nicer.

Disgusting attitude from the bar staff

A typical city bar with a traditional feel of the English modesty. Good beer, nice ale, very pocket friendly.

Best hop to it if you want to visit the cheapest pub in Bristol City Centre. It'll be closing soon as the owners are selling up. No real ale but dart boards and pool tables and 2 pints of Jewel nitrokeg less than £7. Kronenbourg just over £4 a pint. Decor is reminiscent of a Butlins from 1989 but toilets are clean and there's a nice view of the church one side and a bit of the harbour the other. I'll be sad to see the place go. It's a lot cheaper than the hotel next door.

Bloody loved it in here. Looks untouched from about the '80s. Great mix of people young and old. Friendly bar staff, 2 pool tables and a darts board. Shame owner is retiring/ selling up. Hopefully new owner retains the character and just spruces it up a bit.

Good for a cheap pint and a game of pool

Estaba algo vacío cuando fui. Esta bien para jugar al billar. La gente es amable

Proper old fashioned estate pub. Very friendly.

Nice pub lovel ladie serving. Will definitely call back if in the area.

Lovely friendly place. Like stepping back in time! In a good way.

Nice staff, great food and a nice choice of food. Lovely Sunday roast

Called in with friends for one drink after work, was pleasantly surprised! Price's were reasonable and staff very friendly, will definitely be going back!

Very good price for drinks also dose a very good breakfast

Simply Awesome! It doesn't get much better than this!

Lovely pub great staff all round great pub experience

Honestly, banging full english and super cheap too.

This bar is opposite the Mercure Hotel and although it looks in need of updating, it was clean and offered a great selection of food and drinks. The bar staff were exceptionally friendly offering low prices, good food and a wonderful welcome each time we visited. Hubby and I met some great locals and had the best experience whether having breakfast or drinking in the evening. I highly recommend The Colosseum!

Intriguing pub from the outside, but leaves a lot to be desired. Went for a Sunday roast - despite not being particularly busy, they claimed to have sold out within 30 minutes. We managed to get roasts just in time, but they took a further 90 minutes(!) to arrive. Staff are generally very slow, and it feels very much like a 'locals' pub'. Main positive is the low prices, but I'd still unlikely to return.

First visit today and very pleased with the cost of drinks,and the menu looks enjoyable and also a reasonable price.There is also two outdoor areas for food and drink.If you are in the Redcliffe area then give it a try ,👍🍺🍷

We had a lovely breakfast two days in a row here. Lovely staff and great service. They have vegan and veggie options as well.

As long as you arrive with the right expectations this is a great pub. But dated, but that's part of its charm. Proper looking pub inside. On top of that, you can expect a warm welcome and an absolutely cracking roast dinner!

Used to drink here a lot when I was younger, have recently come back with my Girlfriend, great food, great prices, top staff, and friendly locals... A belting boozer!

Nice balcony, locals are nuts. Good craic Will visit again

Nice atmosphere, but they do not serve food on Saturday afternoons. I think it should be mentioned somewhere.

Sunday dinner was great value for money

Good location . Enjoy 🍺 and reasonable price

Best pub in Bristol. Best pub full stop.

Good boozer with pool tables, dart board, decent Juke box, and good prices.

Definitely the best vibes to a pub in this area, always feel welcome, last time I was here they didn't do food because of the Rona. Food is back on, and looks banging. I just drank a dry cider. Because all the weirdos round here prefer to drink sugar water, and it's a genuine joy to see a dry on offer. Have my three pounds, Coliseum. Yous deserve it.

Was there on a stag on March19th...there was a Mexican lad Jimmy Gonzales who bought drink for everyone there!! Great times..great people!!

Met up wid family today for Sunday Roast everyone enjoyed themselves. Ty to the staff xxx

Cheap and friendly no frills boozer!

Lovely local friendly gem of a pub cheep pints and pool

Lively atmosphere, friendly customers. Good prices. Just a short walk from city centre.

went in for Sunday lunch just in time to get a table. it seems this pub is quite popular, many tables were already reserved. so we were lucky to get an open one. we had a choice of roasts,my wife had beef and I had pork. the meal was great, well cooked and flavoursome. really enjoyed it

The staff were really friendly. X

Cheap drinks, fun atmosphere. Not everyone's cup of tea though

Really nice pub. Quality beer at a cheap price. Nice locals and has a good pool table.

Beer is cheap and the staff are friendly. A great place to come and play chess on a Wednesday night.

Buen sitio, buena gente. Simpáticos y agradables. Puedes echar un billar con los clientes habituales y pasar un rato agradable en el karaoke. Buenos desayunos.

Sunday lunch best in the west

Very friendly good food and very clean nice staff felt welcome

Nice food and atmosphere. Fair range of drinks.

Old style pub from the 90s, lots of different draught beer and ciders on tap which are cheaper than the spoons, pool tables, juke box, darts, outside seating

Old style pub with friendly service