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Alma Tavern & Theatre The Alma is a charming pub with an intimate upstairs theatre, with a menu focussing on classic pub f
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The Alma, Tavern & Theatre is a grand, traditional pub with the unique added attraction of its own intimate theatre. Situated in the heart of Clifton, The Alma is one of Bristol’s best known pubs and is popular with its locals as well as drawing regular crowds for food and theatre shows. The theatre is renowned for its eclectic mix of productions from local and national theatre groups, and specialises in the production of new writing. Having changed hands in early August 2012 the Alma has undergone a refurbishment seeing huge improvements to the building that was well in need of a face lift. New decor, flooring, elegant toilets, expanded garden, kitchen, and theatre have enhanced the venue with a key factor being to keep the charm of the ’pub’ alive. The front of house team is headed up by Rich Maxwell and Holly Newton who between them bring some 20 years experience and expertise in the restaurant and hospitality sector. The ’behind the scenes’ team comprise of James and Zoe Dunn who have great experience in the local music and arts scene and were responsible for making the Golden Lion (Gloucester Road) one of Bristol’s key live music venues and art spaces. We have a jazz pianist every Friday and Saturday evening from 7-9pm and Sunday lunch from 1-3pm. There will also be some live music on Sunday evenings in the rear of the pub as well as some one-off gigs in the theatre. We also have art exhibitions running monthly in the rear of the pub, look out for event updates as to the latest shows and forthcoming gigs. We hope you enjoy the Alma and look forward to seeing you soon.

TONIGHT ‘Blue Badgers’ from 8pm, free entry, see you there 🎶 🦡
13/10/2026

TONIGHT ‘Blue Badgers’ from 8pm, free entry, see you there 🎶 🦡

"Chauntecleer & Pertelotte is therefore both homage and reinvention: rude, playful, inventive and bursting with linguist...
12/10/2026

"Chauntecleer & Pertelotte is therefore both homage and reinvention: rude, playful, inventive and bursting with linguistic energy." Daily Info

"Crude, funny and not suitable for quoting in a family newspaper… an hour of ribaldry with Chauntecleer and Pertelotte" Newbury Today

The reviews are in! Don't miss Chauntecleer and Pertelotte - two nights only at the Alma. High brow meets low brow in this incredibly fun and energetic production.

8pm Tuesday and Wednesday - tickets on our website: www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/2263943

Read the full reviews here:
https://www.dailyinfo.co.uk/feature/22936/chauntecleer-and-pertelotte
https://www.newburytoday.co.uk/lifestyle/chicken-sauce-an-hour-of-ribaldry-9485468/ [paywall]

Table of plenty, feast for the eyes and the taste buds!
10/10/2026

Table of plenty, feast for the eyes and the taste buds!

Dougie Blaxland's Chaucer interpretation brings the ra**ch to the Alma stage 8pm Tue & Wed 13th-14th Oct.CHAUNTECLEER & ...
09/10/2026

Dougie Blaxland's Chaucer interpretation brings the ra**ch to the Alma stage 8pm Tue & Wed 13th-14th Oct.

CHAUNTECLEER & PERTELOTTE 13th & 14th October - Tickets on our website!

★★★★★ “Wordcraft does not come much better than this; this is comedic and literary gold.” Broadway Baby

Winner: Best New Play (Brighton Festival)

Nominee: Scotsman Fringe First Award (Edinburgh Festival)

Nominee: Popcorn New Writing Award (Edinburgh Festival)

Delivered in language combining elements of Chaucer with the “nonsensical gobbledy-gook” pioneered by comedy greats Stanley Unwin and Kenneth Williams Chauntecleer & Pertlotte has been described as “comedic and literary gold”.

With just two actors playing all 24 of the diverse human and animal characters that populate Blaxland’s outlandish "farmywarmy” world Chauntecleer and Pertlotte is a ribbald romp of a play performed at “breakneck speed”.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/2263943

★★★★★ ‘Comedy, chaos and a lasting message’ UK Theatre NetworkSINGLE USE 6.30pm Monday 12th October - tickets on our we...
09/10/2026

★★★★★ ‘Comedy, chaos and a lasting message’ UK Theatre Network

SINGLE USE 6.30pm Monday 12th October - tickets on our website!

Meet Ella, a karaoke-loving procrastinator with a taste for Deliveroo and casual white lies. When a strange delivery arrives on her doorstep she’s forced to make a decision: save the planet or save herself?

Written and performed by Verity Mullan and directed by Emma Beth Jones, Single Use is a thoughtful and hilarious one-woman comedy about climate guilt, emotional avoidance, bad first dates and plastic recycling.

After sell-out shows at Pleasance Theatre, Ed Fringe 2025, Single Use is back in time for bin day.

★★★★.5 ‘Sharp, witty comedy...Single Use is a wonderful addition to new writing and I look forward to seeing where it goes next.’ Theatre Thoughts

★★★★ ‘Verity Mullan is definitely a star in the making’ One4Review

★★★★‘Hidden gem of a one-woman show’ Young(ish) Perspective

‘Comedy gold’ British Comedy Guide

‘Packed with energy and honest storytelling’ Scotsman

www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/2358755

05/10/2026

Our next is Thursday 29th October, where we'll be serving some delicious Filipino-inspired dishes!
Come celebrate the Philippines with us 🌿🇵🇭🐖

04/10/2026

THE OCEAN CAN BE A BRIDGE - 8pm 7-10 October (plus Saturday Matinee 2.30pm) - Tickets Selling Fast

You won't want to miss this gorgeous piece of theatre.

In 1846 escaped slave and leading abolitionist Frederick Douglass arrives on a speaking tour of the UK. The West Country abolitionists are energetic campaigners with an international reputation. With Douglass’s arrival tensions between those who believe in radical direct action and those who favour more moderate approaches explodes and threatens the whole movement.

Tickets on our website
www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/2271077

The towering intellect, compassion and humanity of the great Frederick Douglass will be on stage this week at the Alma T...
03/10/2026

The towering intellect, compassion and humanity of the great Frederick Douglass will be on stage this week at the Alma Theatre.

THE OCEAN CAN BE A BRIDGE follows the abolitionist's time in Bristol and the West Country where he spent months touring and lecturing for the cause. What happens when people want progress but disagree on the methods to get there?

Come find out - but don't wait. Book your ticket now as it's selling fast.

THE OCEAN CAN BE A BRIDGE 8pm 7-10 October. Tickets on our website.

www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/2271077

EIGHT - THE ONE WO(MAN) DRAG KING MUSICAL PARODY returns to the Alma where it all started for a special anniversary sing...
03/10/2026

EIGHT - THE ONE WO(MAN) DRAG KING MUSICAL PARODY returns to the Alma where it all started for a special anniversary sing-along edition!

Joyous, silly & subversive come and join in the fun and you can also help the Campaign Against Living Miserably.

Tickets are selling fast so jump on our website to book now!

www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/2271077

Pearl Barley Risotto, Girolle Mushrooms, Caramelised Celeriac, Hazelnut Brown Butter, Kale Crisp
02/10/2026

Pearl Barley Risotto, Girolle Mushrooms, Caramelised Celeriac, Hazelnut Brown Butter, Kale Crisp

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18-20 Alma Vale Road
Bristol
BS82HY

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 11pm
Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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