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The Coronation Tap (Bristol) Review

April 19, 2011 · Filed under Bristol, Clifton, Pub Reviews · Tagged , , , , , , , , ,

Address: The Coronation Tap, 8 Sion Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4AX

Draught

Cori Tap Exhibition
Thatchers Cheddar Valley
Thatchers Gold
Thatchers Traditional
Westons Old Rosie
Westons Stowford Press

Bottles

Thatchers Cox
Thatchers Green Goblin
Thatchers Katy

Review

When everyone thinks of Bristol cider pubs, the first one always on their mind is the Cori Tap. Dating back to the 1800s, this cider pub is what really put Bristol on the cider map. Its reputation is such that even the rich and famous frequent there on occasion and go and get “corried”. One of the biggest things it is known for is its lethal Exhibition cider. At 8.4% and only served in half-pints, then you can understand why it can become dangerous drinking it.
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The Penny Farthing (Bristol) Review

February 18, 2011 · Filed under Bristol, Clifton, Cotham, Pub Reviews · Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

Address: The Penny Farthing, 115 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2PB
 
 
 
 

Draught

Westons Traditional Scrumpy
Westons Traditional Perry
Stowford Press
Thatchers Gold

Bottles

Thatchers Old Rascal

Review

Situated on the corner of Cotham Hill & Whiteladies Road, is the The Penny Farthing. Once the site of an old bank, there is consequently a convenient ATM on the corner of the building! The Penny Farthing is a lovely local pub (sadly, you don’t get many on the trendy bar-infested Whiteladies Road), run by Wadsworth. Read the rest of this entry »

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