The top 5 pubs in Clifton

The Clifton is a rustic gastro pub decked with retro décor and local art pieces, giving the place an eccentric, unique, and bold character.

This is a pub with a brilliant selection of drinks. They have a huge range of whiskies and rums, as well as a local guest ale every week. They also have some great beers and lagers, including Bacchus Raspberry.

With cosy sofas stretching out into the huge back section of the pub, The Clifton is the perfect pub to snuggle up and hide away from the miserable Bristol weather this winter.

The Coronation Tap, affectionately known as ‘Cori Tap’ by Bristol locals, is a renowned, low-ceilinged Georgian pub specialising in ciders and live music performances.

As Clifton’s first and only cider house, The Cori Tap has earned a worldwide legendary reputation: even Bristol’s famous bridge builder, Brunel drank here during the construction of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which the pub is situated next to.

Offering a brilliant selection of ciders, you’ll be spoiled for choice. We recommend trying the pub’s very own Exhibition cider on your next visit. Produced exclusively for The Cori Tap, Exhibition is an 8.4% cider you can’t get anywhere else on the planet.

The Quadrant is Clifton’s premier pub-cum-wine-bar, offering a great selection of craft beers, fine wines, and cocktails. If you’re a wine enthusiast, you’ll be delighted at the selection of wines from around the world available in this pub. With a wine list that is constantly updated, you can appreciate over 30 wines by the glass.

Situated in the heart of Clifton Village, this pub and wine bar offers panoramic views through arched windows – perfect for people watching. Upstairs, where the chic, modish, and airy vibe of the pub continues, the bar has three real ale hand pumps with varying beers from Butcombe and Bath Ales.

The Royal Oak is a traditional 19th-century pub popular with Clifton locals and visitors alike. The venue is bright and airy thanks to the large feature windows at the front; perfect for people watching.

The entrance level of this pub welcomes you with a fully refurbished split-level bar, serving a great selection of cask-conditioned ales, world lagers, ciders, and cocktails together with scrumptious food served in a relaxed and welcoming environment. The pub offers both refined spaces and secluded intimate seating for visitors seeking a more chilled vibe.

Upstairs are two further floors which are both available for private hire parties, events, and business meetings.

The Albion is a very popular 17th-century pub, tucked at the end of a cobbled courtyard in the heart of Clifton Village. The grade two listed pub benefits from several private dining rooms, a quintessential courtyard, and cosy, traditional décor and features throughout.

The pub offers authentic British cuisine and a wide range of real ales. There are usually 3-4 beers from ST Austell, and one guest beer on handpump.

Perfect for relaxed drinks, tasty food, and a welcoming village pub ambience, The Albion has firmly established itself as one of the best pubs in Clifton.