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Old Market Tavern

Google (705) 4.5
Tripadvisor (51) 3.8
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What reviewers say

Visitors often praise the Old Market Tavern for its great atmosphere, describing it as a safe, cozy, and friendly environment with good food and welcoming staff. However, multiple reviewers report negative experiences with the owner, who is described as aggressive and rude, particularly towards customers perceived as not spending enough money or bringing in outside food.

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G4.5 🦉3.8
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Address
29-30 Old Market St, Bristol
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Phone
+441179292692
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Website
www.omtbristol.co.uk

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About this place Old Market Tavern

Old Market Tavern (OMT), at 29-30 Old Market Street, is a gay pub in the middle of Bristol's village: a traditional bar with food, a beer garden at the back and plenty of regulars. Bristol Pride lists it among the city's LGBTQ+ social venues and it runs a Pride quiz on the first Sunday of the month. It's a place for a pint and a chat rather than dancing. Google rates it 4.5 from about 700 reviews and lists it as open from 14:00 every day, until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Bristol Bear Bar is around the corner on West Street.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 23:00
Monday 14:00-23:00
Tuesday 14:00-23:00
Wednesday 14:00-23:00
Thursday 14:00-23:00
Friday 14:00-00:00
Saturday 14:00-00:00
Sunday 14:00-23:00

Features

Food served Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Pub Quiz nights Outdoor terrace Evening venue

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4.5
★★★★★
705 reviews

Based on 705 Google reviews.

John Hawker
John Hawker Jun 2026
★★★★★

Different and worth a stop

Holly Mosley
Holly Mosley Jun 2026
★★★★★

Great pub and yard out back and good selection on tap. The staff are really friendly and helpful, especially Daisy!

keith barber
keith barber May 2026
★★★★★

Pics of food and prices that are shown on the website don’t exist. We were told the menu changed a few years ago. They offer a limited menu. The food we ordered was only mediocre.

Stephen Bungay
Stephen Bungay May 2026
★★★★★
Rennea
Rennea May 2026
★★★★★

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.

Jessie Wyatt
Jessie Wyatt May 2026
★★★★★
Oliver
Oliver Apr 2026
★★★★★

Sat at table waiting for friend for 10 minutes before grabbing a drink. Owner stared at me for 8 of those minutes, then came over and was immediately incredibly aggressive about the fact I hadn’t ordered yet, I explained I was waiting but would be getting a drink soon, he then shouted and swore at me multiple times before pulling table out from in front of me and telling me to buy a drink or leave. Sanitised this recount for Google reviews sake

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Last updated on 1 November 2026

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