The Shakespeare — Restaurant in Bristol

I'm giving a 1 star (which I rarely do) but I was so so disappointed with the Shakespeare last weekend! I had booked a table for 2 people for a Sunday roast at 3pm (for a special occasion) and the pub contacted me saying that it was all booked in. We planned the day around going to the pub for the roast, took a walk and sat in the park close by to walk to the pub for 3pm. They called me at 2.50pm, as we were walking to the pub, to say that they had ran out of roast dinners!!!! We were extremely disappointed and annoyed that 1) they didn't save roasts for those people who actually booked a table and 2) that they rang us 10 minutes before we were due to arrive!!! Trying to get another booking at that time for a roast was impossible and we just had to walk around trying to find a place to eat! Terribly disappointed and won't be going back! I don't recommend going here if this is how they treat their...

Not the original, but definitely the best Shakespeare pub in Bristol. And a great pub by its own merit. Good selection of lagers and IPA's, and a solid burger menu. They also serve a banging Sunday roast, and booking is advisable for that. This has always been a "local" pub to the good people of Totterdown, however it's reputation as a music venue transcended the hilly Bristol neighborhood early on, and it attracts a fair share of its clientele from across the city and beyond. I've known this pub to change hands 3 or 4 times in the last 20 years, but the live music and good atmosphere have...

Had a really disappointing experience here yesterday. I have dietary restrictions and was absolutely humiliated by a member of the bar staff when I enquired about a dish. He literally tossed his head back, laughed in my face and walked away. I seldom leave reviews, but I'm still so mad and upset at the situation; it just ruined the night for me. Bar staff really need to work on their hospitality and allergen awareness - will not...