The Old Market Tavern

Popped in here on the way home for a cheeky drink with friends, and loved the ambiance straight away. It felt friendly and safe and just like a cosy living room with nooks and comfy sofas to chat in.

Very disappointing! I’ve been here many times and always thought it was a lovely pub, with friendly and welcoming staff. Unfortunately, I recently had a horrible experience with the owner. My friend and I were sworn at and told we were loitering simply because we were drinking soft drinks rather than alcohol. At the time, we were the only people in the pub apart from one other woman, so this felt completely unnecessary and unprovoked, as two young females we felt completely attacked. After reading other reviews, it seems this may not be an isolated incident. If you’re thinking of spending your money here, I’d recommend considering other establishments.

We have been here several times I’m always had the best time in this pub, the bar staff is always friendly, every time they remember what I like and we always have a friendly chat about life and what’s up in Bristol. This is a place where I come to relax and it’s peaceful and welcoming. Drinks are always good and whatever you prefer bar staff always provided the best options door you. Great seating are in side and outside. You do need to get 2 drinks as there is a card limit of £5, but you do not need to have both drinks straight away. The people most of the time coming here are chilled and friendly. They also have easy accessible toilets and it’s always cosy inside on the couches or you can go to smoking area as there is plenty space and one part of it also have a roof if it’s raining. Close to everything in city Center and 18 min walk from Temple Meads Station in Bristol. Highly recommend as prices are really friendly and atmosphere is very peaceful and quiet. I love this place and personally always had the best service in Old Market street.

Great atmosphere, amazing staff and superb service!

Don’t like to leave a bad review at all, hopefully it was just a bad night for the bloke, me and a couple of mates were thinking about sitting down and standing in the aisle to grab some more chairs as some were missing for the tables. A server came through and impolitely said ‘don’t stand in the walkway’ and pushed through us. Don’t worry we didn’t! Or don’t get a drink either, however have been in before and it’s actually a really nice place with a nice vibe and generally a nice staff, hoping it was just an off night and posting this review because it wasn’t a great experience rather than an overall review of the pub! Love the pub! Long may it live! Service review is only for this outing!