King Street Brew House — Restaurant in Bristol

After Graduation this week, I recently visited the King Street Brewery in Bristol. While the location is undeniably lovely, we left feeling that it didn't quite live up to its own hype.

Situated near the river, the brewery boasts a charming setting that is perfect for a relaxing drink in an historic street. The ambiance is pleasant, and on a sunny day, it's an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the surroundings.

However, when it comes to the beer and overall experience, the King Street Brewery falls a bit short. The selection of beers is decent, but it lacks the standout options that would make it a go-to destination for craft beer enthusiasts. The flavors were okay, but nothing particularly memorable or distinctive.

In terms of atmosphere, the place is nice enough, but it doesn't have the vibrant energy or unique character that some of the other establishments on the street offer. It feels more like a standard pub rather than a standout brewery.

The service was adequate, but nothing exceptional. The staff were friendly enough, but there wasn't the same level of engagement or enthusiasm that can make a visit truly special. The pub across the street was truly unique, mind you.

While the King Street Brewery is a pleasant place to stop by, it doesn't quite reach the heights of some of its neighboring establishments. If you're in the area, it's worth a visit for the location alone, but if you're looking for the best beer experience on King Street, you might want to explore a few other options.

In summary, the King Street Brewery has a lot going for it with its picturesque location near the river, but it doesn't quite stand out among the many great options in the area. It's a good spot for a not so cheap drink, but not the best...

Visited the establishment today for the Eat The Bird event, attracted by positive online reviews and the availability of halal chicken.

The ambiance of the venue was delightful, earning a rating of 10/10. Service was commendable, and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. Pricing was reasonable.

However, the eating experience left something to be desired. Despite our group's exploration of most of their sides and selection of the competition-winning Korean chicken burger as our main course, the food fell short of expectations. The burger, while flavorful, erred on the side of excessive saltiness, reminiscent of ramen noodles. Didn’t taste no kimchi in there. The hot wings options were akin to bottled Encona West Indian hot sauce, possessed an overly sharp and discordant flavor profile. Similarly, the sweet-ish barbecue wings, while marginally better, suffered from an excess of salt and lack of sweet. The loaded fries, while a satisfactory, failed to deliver a remarkable taste experience. Notably, the chicken tenders stood out as the highlight of the meal, offering a satisfying u-turn.

In summary, while the establishment excelled in ambiance and service efficiency, the food offerings felt somewhat generic, resembling packet noodles and common bottled sauces. Our collective dining experience lacked the anticipated hype, and none among our group displayed the all well known culinary-orgasm-face (you know what I’m talking about)

Perhaps worthy of a visit to check off one's food bucket list, but not an establishment likely to warrant a repeat visit or recommendation...

I contacted this business via multiple methods 2 months ago after the visit to get this resolved, they promised to contact me and instead ignored me. So I am regrettably posting full details here:

We booked this for a Christmas meal. We arrived at 6pm and wondered round looking for a staff member. Once found walked us to our table which was full of people and spilt drinks. Waitied for everything to be cleared. Waited a further 30 mins for our "arrival drinks" to arrive. No further drinks orders taken. Staff checked several times that we actually wanted what we ordered suggesting we ordered too much. Returned 2 mins later and said they didn't even have one of the dishes that we pre-ordered. Food eventually came and mostly lukewarm/cold. One of our party sent a dish back twice then gave up - this was removed from our bill. Atmosphere with others in the pub was not nice, people being carried off so drunk they were unable to walk. One of our team went to the toilet and found guys snorting coke. Staff didn't have much time for us but a man (I am guessing the manager on the night) tried to help at the end but it was too late, I think he knocked 10% off our bill in the end. Night was a disaster, I don't like leaving bad reviews for companies but not sure 10% off was enough to be honest. So disappointing for the whole team, the atmosphere was horrible, yshould not be doing food at all. Fine if your want lads beers and enjoy...