Established in 1761, The Albion is a Grade II listed coaching inn at the heart of Clifton Village, one of Bristol's most storied and sought after addresses. For over two and a half centuries, these walls have welcomed the discerning, the curious and those who simply know a good thing when they find it. The building has changed. The warmth never has.
Originally built in 1761 as a coaching inn for Bristol's most distinguished visitors, The Albion has stood at the heart of Clifton Village through every chapter of the city's history. Grade II listed and genuinely irreplaceable, this is not a pub that was designed to impress, it simply always has. Come and see why some things are worth preserving.
Established in 1761, The Albion is a Grade II listed coaching inn at the heart of Clifton Village, one of Bristol's most storied and sought after addresses. For over two and a half centuries, these walls have welcomed the discerning, the curious and those who simply know a good thing when they find it. The building has changed. The warmth never has.
A beautifully appointed dining room above the bar, where modern British cooking meets the atmosphere of a Grade II listed coaching inn. Seasonal menus, locally sourced produce, and the kind of food that makes an evening feel like an occasion.
From hand-pulled real ales to a considered wine list and classic cocktails, The Albion's ground-floor bar has been the beating heart of Boyces Avenue since 1761. Wood-burning fires, warm lighting and nowhere better to be.
Bristol's most celebrated Sunday roast has been has been a tradition at The Albion for generations. Awarded five stars for excellence and nationally recognised among the finest in the country, our roasts have become one of the city's most beloved weekly traditions.
Built on locally sourced cuts, proper crackling, traditional Yorkshire puddings, Albion cauliflower cheese and roast potatoes that regulars insist are worth the trip alone.
Booking is strongly advised and once you have experienced it, you will understand why. This is Sunday lunch as it was always meant to be.
Upstairs @ The Albion is one of Clifton's most sought-after private hire settings. Beneath original 17th-century timber beams, with its own dedicated private bar and capacity for up to 40 guests, it is a space that has hosted birthdays, wedding receptions, corporate gatherings and Christmas celebrations with equal distinction. For larger occasions, The Albion can accommodate private events for up to 125 guests. Whatever the occasion, The Albion makes it memorable.
From intimate birthday dinners to full private hire for up to 40 guests, The Albion's upstairs space is Clifton Village's finest setting for life’s most important moments.
Established in 1761 and Grade II listed, The Albion brings genuine history to every occasion. This is not just a backdrop, it is part of the story. Very few settings in Bristol can say the same.
Exposed beams, wood-burning fires, candlelit tables and a kitchen that never compromises. An evening at The Albion is unlike anything else in Bristol. Over 260 years in the making and still at its best.
From January 2026, The Albion is fully licensed for weddings for up to 40 guests. Original timber beams, candlelit rooms and a private bar exclusively for you and your guests.
From milestone birthdays and summer celebrations to Valentine's Day dinners, balls and proms, and Mother's Day lunches, The Albion has a space and a package to suit every occasion.
Upstairs @ The Albion hosts corporate events for up to 40 guests with a private bar, full service and tailored menus. Ideal for client dinners, team lunches and meetings.
Not every occasion fits a standard package, and at The Albion, that’s perfectly fine. A Grade II listed coaching inn with over 260 years of history provides a truly special backdrop.
When the time comes to gather and remember, The Albion offers a warm and considered setting for wakes and memorials. We will take care of everything.
Christmas at The Albion is exactly as it should be. Wood-burning fires, candlelit tables, a kitchen at its festive best and a private bar that knows how to keep a celebration going.
For occasions that deserve something more considered, The Albion offers two distinct private spaces in Clifton Village. Intimate, atmospheric and expertly looked after.
A birthday worth celebrating deserves a setting worth remembering. From intimate dinners to a full evening upstairs with 40 guests, The Albion makes it an occasion.
On Boyces Avenue, a short stroll from the Clifton Suspension Bridge, The Albion sits at the very heart of Bristol's most prestigious postcode. This is not a pub you stumble upon; it is one you seek out, return to, and never quite stop thinking about.
The Albion Gold Card is a private membership club designed for our most loyal guests. For £10 per month or £100 per year, every visit earns you points redeemable against food and drink at The Albion.
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Gold Card Monday Nights - Double points (maximum 2 guests)
Gold Card Sunday Dinner - Every Sunday between 5pm and 8pm, earn double points on Sunday Roasts (maximum 2 guests). Excludes Lamb Shank.
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From table reservations and private hire enquiries to the beginning of something special, The Albion team is here to help.
