The Whitmore Tap in Bristol, City of

We ate here for the first time on Sunday and had a lovely meal. I never knew there was such a large space upstairs and will definitely be coming back for the darts next time

Favourite pub in Bristol, Jake and Mollie (I think? Sorry!!) were so lovely and welcoming and can’t wait to come back! :)

Many people may not realise that there is a good dining room with high standard of food, particularly a good Sunday lunch above the pub

We had a great evening at the Whitmore Tap . Service was excellent. Very friendly and quick. Food was great and quick. Thank you

Was disappointed that no Butcombe beers were available despite it being a Butcombe pub! Also wasn’t expecting to pay service charge at a pub. The pie and mash could’ve come with some Cavalo Nero or curly kale or any other greens to give it some colour apart from beige and brown. I find the non- alcaholic cocktails to be expensive seeing as they don’t have the cost of the alcohol. Besides all this the pub is still a great pub and the staff are delightful!

Sunday roast is really nice here. Had a pork belly and it is yummy 😋 unfortunately the butcombe tap had some problem on the day we came so didn’t order any drink. Will definitely come back.

Enjoyed our day with you for the 6 Nations. Will definitely come again. Thanks!

Excellent sports pub. Looked after us super well for Super Saturday - shout out to Imogen, thank you!!

Imogen was a ledge. Made our night so great

FAO Ella Hark! What revelry is this, where foaming ale doth kiss the lip like a lover long lost? Upon mine entry, a warmth did embrace me—not of hearth alone, but of mirth and merry company. The Guinness, dark as a moonless night yet smooth as a poet’s verse, did grace my goblet with a head so creamy, angels themselves might weep for envy. Each sip, a sonnet; each draught, a tale of bliss. The barman, swift of hand and fair of tongue, poured forth his craft as if ordained by Bacchus himself. Were I to find fault? Nay, for none doth present itself! A sanctuary for the weary, a haven for the thirsty—this tavern shall know mine custom henceforth, till time itself doth bid me part. Verily, five stars, and none less!

If Michelangelo painted pubs instead of ceilings, he’d have created Whitmore Tap. We came, we saw, we conquered Super Saturday—armed with Guinness, patriotism, and a thirst that only Ella’s legendary table service could quench. From the moment we stepped in, the atmosphere was electric, like a rugby scrum but with more beer and fewer injuries. The pints flowed smoother than a perfectly executed set-piece, and by halftime, we were convinced we could make the national squad (Guinness-fueled confidence is a powerful thing). Ella deserves a knighthood—or at least a player-of-the-match award—for keeping our glasses full and our spirits high. She delivered pints with the precision of a Sexton cross-field kick and had the patience of a ref explaining the rules to a football fan. By the final whistle, we’d had enough Guinness to legally qualify as Irish and enough laughs to last until the next Six Nations. If you love rugby, good times, and service so good it deserves its own chant, Whitmore Tap is the place to be. Would we come back? Only if we’re legally allowed to after the amount of Guinness we put away

Wow just wow!!! Great beverages on tap. Food was impeccable and service was sublime!! Ella was an absolute star and I will now be coming here everyday weekend to see her. Highly suggest anyone in the south west area come here and enjoy a lovely refreshing pint (or more;)

Had a lovely meal whilst watching the rugby. After struggling to find somewhere to sit. Ella was particularly helpful finding us a seat upstairs and even took our order upstairs to save us having to fight through the rugby crowd at the bar downstairs. Thank you very much.

Great pub with a fantastic atmosphere for the rugby six nations. Great hearty menu with lots of options for a great day out! I had the buttermilk fried chicken poutine and the corn ribs - excellent 👌thanks Millie for looking after us!

Thank you Imogen to looking after us, wonderful service!

From watching rugby as a small group to playing darts upstairs with a crowd, a very accommodating space for all purposes! And the food is delicious!

Came to the Whitmore tap for my birthday celebrations with some friends and had great experience, Molly the manager was extremely helpful and accommodating and the rest of the team on shift (Leon, Millie, Tom and Larry I believe) were lovely and helpful too, we had a great evening using the interactive dart board (which was great fun!) and having some drinks, would definitely come back again! Thank you to all the team there for making it a lovely evening!

A group of us were celebrating a friend’s birthday on Saturday and decided to hire a dart board at the Whitmore Tap. The interactive darts were great and there was a good variety of games to play. The pub itself had a great atmosphere all night and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Molly the manager was really welcoming, setting us up with everything we needed and told us she was on-hand if we had any questions. Shout out also to Millie, Tom, Leon and Larry who were also super friendly and attentive throughout the night. Whether you're a pro at darts or just looking for a fun evening out, I’d highly recommend it. The staff really helped make the night a success and we’ll definitely be back for another round soon!

Hired an exclusive room for a friends birthday and had excellent service, lovely selection of drinks, Stuart looked after us all day and was so attentive, friendly and welcoming, thank you Stuart! 🙏🏻❤️

Happy to give a 5 Star Rating across the board. Although very local to us, we only found The Whitmore Tap fairly recently, but now keep coming back. The staff are always very welcoming and the food is top notch whether just getting a burger in the bar or sitting down upstairs for Sunday lunch.

I went to the Whitmore for my mother's birthday after having read some glowing reviews about food and atmosphere. Unfortunately, however, our experience was not a good one. We were led upstairs to what I thought would be a dining room and instead we found ourselves surrounded by giant sports screens and by people playing darts. There was nothing cosy, or warm about the atmosphere and in fact we were the only ones having dinner upstairs. The food was ok but not particularly good either. All in all it was a disappointing experience and I would certainly not be keen to go back.

Lovely pub with a good selection of beers on draft, lots of space and good facilities. The service is friendly and fast and the prices are very reasonable. We only came for drinks but when we visited on Sunday lunchtime the pub got busy with various groups having lunch so I would recommend booking a table during the weekend.

Had a really lovely evening with colleagues at the Whitmore Tap, the service was great and we enjoyed the food. It was a little noisy at the start of the night as they had another big group in, and the drinks are a little on the expensive side.

Love this place so much, fantastic staff and great atmosphere. The food is to die for!

We didnt eat just drinks ..four guys from Gloucester very nice pub

We hired the newly renovated pool and darts room and had dinner for 15 guests, and it was so lovely! Great facilities, food was excellent and we were well looked after by Leon, Larry and Imogen. Would highly recommend for a work do, birthday or any occasion where you're looking for an evening of fun! Xx

Amazing food and service. Had such a lovely time, especially thanks to Imogen and Odessa. I look forwards to returning.

Imogen and Odessa where very welcoming and gave a friendly prompt professional service with a great attitude

Delicious roast! Couldn’t have been nicer. The pork and butternut squash wellington were amazing. Ella served us and was an absolute delight! Will be back!

If you like ignorant self indulgent staff this is the place for you,I will not be returning.

Update: just had our 2nd meal at the Whitmore Tap: We tried their Sunday Roast served in the charming upstairs space. It was among the best we've had in Bristol. Excited they have a vegetarian option, although we both selected the Pork Belly. Had 2 appetizers and the Broccoli Cheese as well. All items were excellent and we will return! I've just upgraded their atmosphere to a 5! We had a great burger meal at the Whitmore Tap over the weekend. Even a plant burger! Fries were terrific. It was crowded and noisy given the football match but everyone seemed to be having a good time. A bit challenging with the numerous dogs, one of whom was quite noisy. We imagine returning, but will likely check the football schedule first.

The star is dropped for the jacket potatoe option not bei g available, the pie and chipx came with overcooked chips, lack of generosity on the gravy, hard peas. Generally unapetising, thouvh perfectly edible. Fabulous olace and atmosphere.

Lovely staff, good Guinness and the burgers were exceptional! We were really impressed after spending our afternoon here, would highly reccomend

Really nice environment, one of the best burgers I've had in Bristol.

The Tap Burgers was amazing, staff friendly and great pub

Just went in for a quick cocktail. Ordered espresso martinis, the cocktail was very good and easy to drink.

Great pub and fantastic staff - owner Molly was incredibly accommodating for our thirsty table of 20, and Ella was a lot of fun joining in with our nonsense! Thank you!

I've attended the Whitmore tap for a couple of events. The function room is lovely and has a mini mezzanine floor which makes it a nice space. The food is so tasty and service excellent.

Had such a lovely Sunday roast here with friends. We had booked last-minute and was very pleasantly surprised when we showed up and had a big table beautifully set up for ourselves. Our server, Molly, was friendly, attentive and able to make sure we were happy at all times. Our food and drinks came quickly and the atmosphere was relaxing and festive! Would definitely like to come back and I know a few of us are interested in the monthly book club hosted here!

We had a great evening celebrating our Christmas party. As a big group with different dietary requirements the whitmore staff were incredibly helpful catering to us all! The service was really friendly and food was great I’d definitely recommend a visit!

Delicious Sunday roast and a lovely friendly atmosphere.

Lovely atmosphere and decor, we came and had an incredible Sunday roast with great service from Molly. Highly recommend!!

Our music and dance group hired the function room last Sunday, and it was perfect for us: great wooden floor, plenty of room, quality decor, good atmosphere. Most of all, the manager, Molly, and her team have all been amazingly encouraging and welcoming.... not always the case when there are bagpipes involved. Normally the room is set out for dining, and I can see that it would be a pleasant place for that too. Thanks Whitmore Tap!

i love this place i go here pretty much every day

We visited Whitmore Tap on Sunday 17th November for Sunday lunch. We were taken upstairs (which we didn’t know it had) to be seated in a lovely room. This is a Butcombe owned pub so my husband always enjoys Goram (no alcohol) beer on tap which is one of the reasons we like their pubs. The other reason is the lovely food. I had the arancini to start and my main was a butternut squash wellington. My husband had the Korean cauliflower wings and a roast beef main. The portions were good and very tasty. We were also shown the private dining room which seats up to 12 comfortably. This is a great space, location, food, drink and service, highly recommend.

I'm saying the Whitmore Tap is on my top three pub choices in Bristol. Great chips and love a good Tall Tales. Excellent service by Ella. Will have to come back next Saturday.

Didn't eat so can't judge food but pub good fun. I'll certainly be back. Staff all good

Really great food and value for money. Very accommodating staff.

Booked a table for a 30th birthday, staff were very accommodating and great food and beer selection. TVs to watch the rugby as well, what more could you want

The roast beef was delicious. We held my daughter's birthday party for 20 upstairs, and everyone commented on the standard of food. We highly recommend it and can't wait to come back

We had a great evening at the Whitmore Tap pub quiz. The food was excellent and served quickly. Fantastic atmosphere!

Great food and lovely service. Somethings changed and it's much better than it used to be here. Will defo not leave it as long next time.

We wanted a pub that could provide good food and the opportunity to watch the football at the same time. The Whitmore Tap ticked both boxes. Continue to be a fan of Butcombe pubs, thanks again.

Went for Sunday roast with family. The upstairs dining room is spacious and comfortable. All three meals were well cooked and delicious, including the vegetarian option. Service was friendly and attentive. The new manager is doing a great job!

I went to the Whitmore for the first time and I was served by Rhys and he was very quick with the order as well as recommending jubel which I enjoyed. I will be back again.

Had a club meetup upstairs & there were very obliging

We booked a table online, but the staff hadn't checked so they had to scramble to find one. Disappointing! Food was good though.

Probs the best pub on Whiteladies, amazing and friendly staff, band-aoke is the best highlight ❤️ Have been lots, will always be back ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Only popped in for a drink. Not many people in on our visit. Wasn't wowed but it could be really good in peak times

Went in on a Sunday with my dad, seemed kinda quiet and relaxed. The roast was good (the veggie one was also good which was a pleasant surprise). The potatoes were quite hard though and seemed a little cold.

This review is for the Whitmore Grill, upstairs at the Whitmore Tap. We had a great roast here - food and service were lovely. The only reason for a lower rating on atmosphere was because we picked a quiet time - need to get the word out to get more people to enjoy the grill!

From a local sport pub to a posh fancy overpriced restaurant.

Nice enough. Thought we booked a table for bar food, we were in restaurant and told we couldn't have bar food. We decided to stay, food was nice, spent more than we intended to. Then disappointed to see another table get served bar food!

Truly the best steak we have had in our whole lives. A beautiful new dining space, beautiful food, great service. Would highly recommend!

We took our very close friends to the Whitmore Tap Grill on Saturday night and oh my, what a fantastic meal was had. The food was outstanding, the service and staff, second to none, a truly wonderful experience ,one that will definitely be repeated. We had the steak and lamb dishes from the bbq grill, which were all cooked to perfection and Soooo tasty. The sides of crushed bbq potatoes, grilled beetroot, wonderfull. ( although, the beetroot dish was on the small side and should have been larger for the price!) The baked cheese cake and Affogato for desert’s, were scrumptious. Butcombe have definitely created a hit with this dining room, above the busy, bustling pub below, magical.

Lovely service, great atmosphere, delicious food, good prices!! Worth a visit

I came here today to watch football and have a Sunday Roast. The staff were friendly and the place was very clean. I was pleased there was a vegan option for the roast, they told me the Yorkshire pudding wouldn’t be included but they gave it to me anyway so not sure if it was completely vegan. The roast cost just under £17 so I had high expectations. The wellington, gravy and carrot were great. There was a tiny amount of mash included and the potatoes were dehydrated. I did enjoy it but I have had better roasts for the same price.

Exceptional food with very attentive service. Food is very imaginative and flavoursome. Looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommended.

An amazing meal with excellent food, drink and service. A menu that showcases a robata grill which means the flavours are literally fire! Will definitely be returning.

First visit to the Whitmore Grill and what an evening it was. For starters, we had the Roquito peppers, which are just incredible, absolutely loved them! Nothing more needs to be said here. Also had the smashed potato, which is incredibly flavourful with the perfect balance of salt, with black garlic aioli to topper, which is absolutely sumptuous. For mains, we had the Flat Iron and the Lamb roll. The freshness and sweet explosion of flavour from the pomegranate and mint salsa pairs perfectly with the lamb to carve out the richness that is typically experienced with lamb. The Flat Iron steak was perfectly cooked and has amazing texture. The balance between the spices along with the corn and parmesan cream is absolutely perfect. Would like to have tried more but there's always another time. Highly recommend this restaurant.

We had an amazing meal at The Whitmore Grill. I would definitely recommend trying it for a lovely meal of tasty sharing plates. Standout dishes were the peppers, smashed potatoes, steak and lamb.

really nice atmosphere with chill music, lovely staff, and delicious vegan kimchi burger + latte! plug sockets around the table so able to get a bit of work done as well

The Whitmore Tap is already a very good Butcombe pub, but this review is specifically for the recently opened upstairs dining room - The Whitmore Grill. There's nothing wrong with traditional pub food, but the menu, food quality and innovation at The Grill is a level well above the norm. All 4 of us loved it, and very good value too. Highly recommended

I'm already a fan of Butcome pubs but the new Whitmore Grill, upstairs at the Whitmore Tap is a level above the others in terms of menu and quality of food. We all thought the food fantastic and good value. Highly recommend

Food was good, best starter for me was the olives in orange and rosemary, best accompaniments were smashed potatoes & hispi cabbage the lamb was delicious and so were the deserts, baked cheesecake with blueberries was my favourite and my family loved the hazelnut brownie which was served warm with ice cream. It was opening night and we all got our mains first and had eaten quite a bit of these by the time the accompaniments were brought out which hopefully they’ll speed up on because our experience would have been better if they had come at the same time. It was 50% off so we thought we try this place. Would have been disappointed at paying full price

I thought the food and service was amazing. I will definitely be returning.

Lovely food and great environment. A nice, calm eating experience above a buzzing pub in town 🙂

I had a pint of Madri in this gaff yesterday that was simply spectacular. Such a treat getting a cold, clean crisp pint from an obviously well looked after line. With price these days being what they are, at least here the beer was top quality.

Spent an evening with friends after a busy day. The service was great, and the food was delicious. Both the chicken and vegetarian burgers were well cooked and full of flavour.

Great pub, superb viewing upstairs for the rugby and decent beer and burgers

The best sunday roast i’ve ever had at a pub. friendly and great service from Odessa and very good atmosphere. will definitely be returning soon.

Went for a drink last friday and had a great time. Had a amaretto sour and a french 75 which were both amazing. they had bandeoke on which was good fun. bartender ella was super friendly. will be back soon!

Really lovely pub. Delicious food and was really impressed with the service, specifically our waitress Odessa. Nice atmosphere too, would definitely recommend.

Lovely private dining room upstairs

fantastic pub! went for a sunday roast and it was very tasty. great service and atmosphere as well. will be back soon!

Lovely pub. Great beer. Didn’t have food but will definitely be back to try soon

Great pub, friendly staff and lovely food!

Went for a sunday roast and was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. Highly recommend

Went to the Whitmore for a Sunday roast. Food was excellent and good selection of drinks. I asked for a drink that wasn't on the menu (Virgin Mary) and they were able to make it for me. The upstairs dining room is quieter than the pub but we like it.

Yeah not bad guinness served in this place 👍

We arranged to meet family here for a drink last Thursday 14th December around 4.30pm. As I was driving I had looked in advance to see what non alcoholic wines, if any , that you had. I was delighted to see on your web site and on your pub drinks menu that you had got a 0% Bottega listed. On arrival my brother in law asked for the non alcoholic wine. He was met by an extremely rude response from the barman. 'Don't even know what that is, we don't do it! ' My husband explained what it was and he again answered rudely ' I don't understand what you mean, don't even know what non alcoholic wine is' I showed him it on the drinks menu and he responded ' I've told you we don't have it!' We were so disappointed with this customer 'service' and the barman's wholly unwelcoming and rude behaviour . If you haven't got the wine maybe remove it from your menu. We won't be back after the service we received.

We had private use of the upstairs dining room for an alum drinks function. Great atmosphere, lovely staff who ran a tab for us and delicious food plates. Only not 5* all round because (understandably with no room charge) you have to go down to the bar for your drinks.

Well kept real ale, delicious Sunday Roast and friendly, efficient staff. Very nice indeed.

First class Sunday roast and great ambiance.

The Whitmore Tap made special arrangements to open at lunchtime on a Monday and cater for a group of 27 Bristol Rotarians who thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Thank you very much.

Great place for a drink and especially now they have Mario Kart to play! Love it here ❤️

Great pub that sells craft beers

Bon choux de cocktails, bières ok, musique loud, et prix un peu chers. Mixed crowd, vieux et jeunes.

Great beer 5 star, unfortunately the staff were more interested in deliveries?

Had a nice afternoon sipping coktails