Welcome to the Alma Tavern & Theatre
Alma Tavern & Theatre, 18-20 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2HY
Welcome to the Alma Tavern & Theatre
Part of the Zazu's Pubs family, we're pleased to be part of a group of amazing Bristol pubs including the Greenbank, the Knowle, the Westbury Park Pub & Kitchen, the Eastfield Pub and the brand new Jolly Sailor!
The kitchen is open and we're serving classic pub grub, delicious stone-baked pizzas and a huge range of drinks.
With ever changing gins and beers, a delicious wine menu and locally roast coffee from Extract (St. Werburghs) , we've got a tipple for all palates, all times of the day.
Upstairs we have an intimate 50 seat theatre with performances showing approximately 48 weeks of the year. Find out more here.
And what's more, our top floor houses 5 luxury double en suite Airbnb rooms.
Feel free to drop us an email or give us a ring for future bookings and enquiries; or just pop in and say hi!
On Alma Vale Road, in the heart of Clifton
Tucked between Clifton Village and Whiteladies Road, the Alma sits on Alma Vale Road — a short stroll from Clifton Down, the Suspension Bridge and the boutiques of The Mall. It's a proper neighbourhood local first, and a destination second.
The building has stood here for well over a century. What began life as two separate bars has grown into a pub, a 48-seat theatre and five boutique suites stacked across three floors — all under one characterful roof.
A Clifton institution with a creative heart
Honest, freshly cooked food
Classic pub fare, stone-baked pizzas and a seasonal menu cooked from scratch in the Alma kitchen, with local produce wherever possible.
A 48-seat pub theatre
One of the oldest pub theatres in the South West, championing new writing from the Bristol scene alongside classic texts and touring shows.
Weddings with character
A proper pub wedding, tailored to you — ceilidh, karaoke, cheese-cake or all three. No two Alma weddings are the same.
A proper neighbourhood local
Ever-changing gins and beers, a well-chosen wine list and locally roasted Extract coffee, all in a characterful Clifton setting.
Five boutique suites upstairs
Stylish en-suite rooms equidistant from Clifton Village and Whiteladies Road — check in from 3pm, check out by 11am.
A pub, a theatre and a little bit more
From long Sunday lunches to world-premiere theatre and weddings in the bar — there is more to the Alma than first meets the eye.
Classic pub fare, stone-baked pizzas & a proper cellar
Our kitchen cooks from scratch daily — unpretentious classic pub fare alongside stone-baked pizzas made with the best local produce. Seasonal menus change regularly, so there's always something new to try.
Behind the bar you'll find ever-changing gins and beers, a well-chosen wine list and locally roasted Extract coffee from St Werburghs — a tipple for every palate, any time of day.
Our Menus
The Alma chefs pride themselves on unpretentious, classic cooking with fresh ingredients and creative flair. We serve top quality pub fare, along with stone-baked pizzas utilising the best local produce.
Please find highlights below — our menus are seasonal and subject to regular change.
Don't forget to book in for pre-theatre dining to ensure you get 25% off the entire food menu!
Lunch
Alma Club Sandwich£12.50Roast chicken, bacon, avocado, mayo on toasted sourdough, hand-cut chips.
- Soup of the Day£7.95
Seasonal soup served with warm sourdough and butter.
- Cheese & Onion Tart£11.50
Local cheddar and caramelised onion tart with a side salad.
Dinner
- Bangers & Mash£14.50
Three heritage sausages, creamy mash, curly kale and red wine onion gravy.
- Steak Frites£22.00
8oz sirloin, hand-cut chips, watercress and peppercorn sauce.
- Pan-Fried Sea Bream£18.95
Whole sea bream, samphire, brown butter, new potatoes.
Roast
- Sunday Roast Beef£16.95
Topside of beef, Yorkshire pudding, roasties, seasonal veg and gravy.
- Nut Roast£15.95
Vegetarian nut roast with all the trimmings and a rich gravy.
Pizza
- Margherita£11.50
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil.
- Pepperoni£13.00
Tomato, mozzarella, cured pepperoni.
- The Alma Special£14.50
'Nduja, mozzarella, chilli honey, wild rocket.
What's On at the Alma Theatre
Tickets are live for the next shows in our 48-seat black box. Book ahead — nights sell out fast.
Abigail's Party
Schoolhouse Productions presents Mike Leigh's classic suburban comedy of manners in our intimate 48-seat black box.
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The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Abridged)
A breakneck, irreverent one-act romp through all six novels, following our sold-out UK tour.
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Shirley Valentine
Willy Russell's much-loved one-woman play about a Liverpool housewife rediscovering herself, in a fresh staging.
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Alma Theatre
The curtain is open on our theatre with shows all live for the upcoming season!
Follow the links below to check out all shows, purchase tickets, join the theatre mailing list or just learn a little more about this unique theatre.
Boutique Suites at the Alma Tavern
Tucked away above the theatre, we are pleased to host five stylish en-suite king and super king bedrooms. Equidistant between the shopping and leisure hubs of Clifton Village and Whiteladies Road, the Alma provides the perfect home from home in one of Bristol's most stylish districts.
Check in is from 3pm, and check out by 11am – we always aim to be flexible, so don't hesitate to contact us. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
£90/nightRoom 1 — Air
A stylish en-suite king room above the theatre, equidistant from Clifton Village and Whiteladies Road. Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.
Check Availability£90/nightRoom 2 — Hopewell
En-suite king room with characterful decor and a warm Clifton welcome. Check in from 3pm, check out by 11am.
Check Availability£95/nightRoom 3 — Air
A super-king en-suite suite with years of character, the perfect base for a Clifton stay.
Check Availability£90/nightRoom 4 — Air
En-suite king room, ideal for theatre-goers wanting to stay after the show.
Check Availability£90/nightRoom 5 — Air
A bright en-suite king room on the top floor, minutes from Clifton Down.
Check AvailabilityEvents at the Alma
As well as being a fantastic neighbourhood pub, the Alma regularly hosts community events, live music and even weddings!
Follow the links below for more information on our events calendar and unique weddings, or to contact us about a bespoke event.
Opening Times
Kitchen serving times at the Alma.
- Free Wifi
- Dog Friendly
- Family Friendly
- Disabled Access
- Beer Garden
Gift Vouchers
Purchase a gift voucher for any Zazu's pub and give the gift of a great night out!
Purchase a gift voucherLooking for theatre vouchers? Contact our theatre manager
Sunday Roasts
Served 12pm-4pm
Please note that during summer, we are serving our regular lunch menu on Sundays. Sunday Roasts will return on the 30th August!
View the Lunch MenuVisit our other Zazus pubs
A look around the Alma
The pub, the theatre, the suites and the celebrations.
Meet the Team
Holly Newton
Theatre Manager
Runs the Alma Theatre alongside Ollie, programming seasons of new writing and classic texts and looking after visiting companies.
Ollie de Rohan
Theatre Manager
Holly and Ollie are our rhyming theatre team — the first point of contact for tickets, hires and everything on stage.
Anna Friend
Summer School & Director
Professional drama teacher, award-winning director and co-founder of the Alma's in-house Schoolhouse Productions. Leads our Summer School each year.
The Alma Kitchen
Head Chef
Our kitchen cooks fresh from scratch daily — classic pub fare, stone-baked pizzas and seasonal specials using the best local produce.
Loved by Clifton
"The cosiest night of theatre we've had in years — a pint, a pizza and a sold-out show upstairs in the back room."
Sarah & Tom
Theatre-goers, Clifton
"Our wedding at the Alma felt like a proper party, not a package. The team thought of everything and the food was brilliant."
Hannah & Mike
Married at the Alma
"Best Sunday roast in Clifton, and the staff treat the dog like a regular. We're here most weeks."
James P.
Sunday regular
"Stayed in the suites after a show — walkable to everywhere in Clifton and the welcome was so warm. We'll be back."
Priya R.
Visiting Bristol
"Summer School was the highlight of our daughter's holidays. Anna is brilliant with the kids and the showcase was so special."
Claire
Summer School parent
Stories from the Alma
News, behind-the-bar features and goings-on from our theatre and Clifton local.
Book a Table
Please use the form below to book a table for drinks or food.
- •Unfortunately, we cannot always guarantee specific tables.
- •For groups of 7 or more, please email us to make an enquiry and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
- •Please let us know about all kids and babies joining you, and if you are bringing a dog please add this in the comments so we can seat you at an appropriate table.
- •If you are dining with us Pre-Theatre, please let us know in the comments. Please book no less than 1.5hrs before your show time.
IMPORTANT: BOOKING CONFIRMATION
Please note that during summer, we are serving our regular lunch menu on Sundays. Sunday Roasts will return on the 30th August!
Contact
Address
Alma Tavern & Theatre, 18-20 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2HY
If you are contacting us to cancel your table for that day, please call us during opening hours. Once open, it's rare that we get the chance to check emails before the end of shift.
For bookings and other enquiries, email us using the form below. We aim to reply to all enquiries the same day, but please be aware that emails during busy times may take slightly longer. Please check your junk box if awaiting a response.
Alternatively, call us on 0117 973 5171.
We aim to reply to all enquiries the same day.