Not just about the cider! As a local I can assure you the Corri's got a little bit more to it than that (though the exhibition is good, and rightfully sold by the half). Highlights of growing up with the Coronation Tap have included x-mas day lunchtime pints, and the quality blues night I stumbled on last Sunday. In general it's a lovely pub, I'd say the best in Clifton. The staff are good, the atmosphere's always cheerful, and it draws in a friendly crowd. However, it has become a bit of a student pub in the last few years, I reckon. Doesn't bother me at all, but worth knowing. Also, it's a bit small and pokey. The Mall (just up the road), with its cavernous basement, is better is you want some space or sunlight whilst you drink. All in all, a great little pub, definitely worth a trek from the centre of town for. read more

Coronation Tap - taken from the corri's website - Pubs Near Me - Bristol, BST

If you like crowded pubs and wearing Jack Wills then this is the place for you!!! Now don't get me wrong - I love love love cider and the Exhibition Cider that they sell here is pretty good!.....BUT It is usually hot and sweaty here and more importantly it is completely over priced!! It used to be £2 for half a pint and now it is more (can't remember exactly how much). If you are a student (which lets face it you probably are if you go to this place) and you maintain that you want to go purely for the cider there are better places to go! I will review that one next!!! ;-) Tally ho Coronation tap fans Raaaaah read more

I've been to Bristol for a night out once and was so glad that the Cori Tap was where my friends chose to take me. Absolutely packed with all kinds of people and a really cool feel to the place. The cider is fantastic but be careful, you'll drink more than you think and wobbly legs will sneak up on you if you're not careful. A must if you're up for some splendid cider drinking in the city. read more

We went in here last Saturday night for a drink before dinner. Boy oh boy, that cider sneaks up on you! We arrived at about 7:30 which seemed to be the perfect time to beat the rush which showed up around 8pm. It was a crush in there after that. Luckily we'd sidled up to a barrel for a table and had ordered our second glasses by that point and didn't have to move too much. We tried the small cups of the "Exhibition" cider first off and it was delicious. Not too sweet, I don't like sweet drinks in general (I'm more of a bloody mary gal than vodka cranberry) but this was just the perfect blend of tart and sweet. Refreshing. This is the type that is famous for being brewed specifically for the Coronation Tap and I can understand why it's a big deal. The alcohol content is reportedly up at 8 something, but you wouldn't know it at all. It was very drinkable, I guess that's why its dangerous. The next type I tried was the Cheddar Valley cloudy cider. It advertised itself as dry and cloudy and I ordered a full pint of this one and was a bit dissapointed since I highly preferred the Exhibition to this one. My hubby had similar sentiments on the one he ordered as well. It was nice to try something different but I probably should have just got a half... For more reasons than one! The crowd in there was a nice mix. I was expecting a throng of students based on the reviews Id read but there was plenty of twenty and thirtysomethings congregating about. Everyone was having a good time. The music was faintly heard above the crowd but it was pleasant enough and not blaring top forty which I appreciated. I'll certainly be back and next time I'll try more different types of cider. And I might eat something first, my night ended a bit prematurely last night and I'm sure its in some part due to the cider going straight to my head! read more

Oh how I've been Corried. Coming from a place in America where our only real experience with cider is Strongbow, I thought I could handle the Cori and its Exhibition Cider. "Sold by the half pint?! Puh-lease..." Down went my first half... then the second... third... fourth... fifth... and well, lost count after that. Still seated and still thinking I wasn't even buzzed, I stood up, walked outside, and that's about when I began to think that maybe they sold this stuff in halves for a reason. Two drags of a cigarette and I was down. I can't say much for the people in there other than some of the workers/owner(s) I had the pleasure of spending time with after hours one night. I never pay attention to the crowd inside because generally I'm too busy getting my cider on with my friends. What I can tell you is this: If you plan to order something other than the cider, you may want to rethink that. They even have signs warning you of it! It's also a fantastic music venue, but really... it's all about the cider. read more

If you love cider, this place is a must. If you don't, you still have to come here at least once. The main attraction is the Exhibition cider, which is so strong that it's only sold in halves (I've heard this is a legal requirement, but having sampled some of the other apple alternatives on offer around the city, I'm starting to think this may be apocryphal!). There are plenty of other ciders (and indeed drinks) on offer, and this traditional old pub offers a refreshing alternative to the pretentious bars and cafes that dominate Clifton Village. It also gets extremely busy at weekends, so it's perhaps better used as somewhere to stop off for some rocket fuel to propel you around a crawl of the village than a destination to plan an entire night around. read more

When I first moved to Bristol, the porter at the University used to bang on about going to the Coronation Tap. He used to tell us it was the place to go in Bristol if you want to experience a proper Bristolian pub. Well I'm not sure what a real proper Bristolian, would regard as a real proper Bristolian pub, but I went and it is certainly an experience and one that I enjoyed. In a lovely old building in Clifton it is a little off the beaten track so you have to make a point of going there, but you won't be disappointed if you do. It's famous for it's super strength cider and famously you should only order half pints as you'll be falling all over the place. Only problem with the reputation of a bar with super strength cider is it attracts a lot of students daring each other to drink more than they should and subsequently at times it can be a little annoying. read more

Coronation Tap - Pubs Near Me - Bristol, BST

The Coronation Tap is a really cute old English pub in Clifton. It is located a bit out of the way but is definitely worth the trip, especially if you are a cider fan. The Coronation definitely rivals The Apple for the best cider in Bristol. We were advised to arrive early (about 8pm) as the seats do go really quickly and most people stay until closing time. The actual building is a bit small and the toilets are even worse! But this does add the originality of the place. We were also advised to try the famous 9% cider called the Exhibition which was reeeeally nice! They will only sell it to you in half pints (which is a good thing!) and it only costs £2 which is very reasonable. I would definitely recommend anyone to go here, especially if you aim to avoid the sterile chain establishments like Whetherspoons etc. read more

The Coronation Tap (or Corey Tap) is a must for everyone who visits Bristol. With their 9% cider, the oub attracts many locals and students alike. However, the strong cider has a negative effect - so many times i have seen completely wasted people toppling over, being sick, or being barred. The cider is good, the staff are friendly and professional, and the pub is cheap, cheerful and traditionally Bristolian. The Corey Tap is a little out the way so people mainly go to spend the entire evening there. Be prepared to bring a decent amount of cash. read more

Coronation Tap - photo from website - Pubs Near Me - Bristol, BST

The Cori Tap is probably Bristol's most popular and most famous cider bar. Located in Clifton Village, it provides an extensive range of different ciders that are enjoyed by a variety of different customers. This bar has been a very popular attraction for the students of Bristol, who often spend evenings here having one too many and enjoying the company of their friends! Each of my visits to the Cori tap have been very enjoyable! Everyone there seems to be in great spirits, and the atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. The staff also always have a smile on their faces! Being a cider bar that serves strong ciders, there are often the few slightly too drunk people who make a fool of themselves - but this proves to be light entertainment for everyone else there! In my opinion this is a great place to grab a few drinks before a night out, or even to spend a whole evening! I would recommend trying the Exhibition cider - which is the strongest cider they do, but actually tastes great! Being located in Clifton is also a bonus, and it's quite a nice stroll down to Whiteladies road with it's many other bars and restaurants! read more

The Corrie Taap is one of Bristol's worst kept secrets, something that the overflowing crowds that frequent this pub will attest to. Famous for cider and not really a lot else, this tiny pub feels like it was once the pub of choice for hobbits, with its low ceilings and wooden clad walls. During the weekend it is difficult to get one seat let alone a whole table so plan to get here early. The atmosphere is always buzzing so standing isn't so bad but prepare to sweat a bit and possibly have your back covered in a spill of cider. Luckily it will probably only be a half paint as Exhibition, the ridiculously strong cider of choice here, is only sold in half pints due to it's high concentration of alcohol. Great for large, rowdy groups, students love this place and it isn't hard to see why - a few halves of Exhibition and you'll be ready to dance on the tables. They don't really like that though so you should probably just stick to your seat... read more

The Cori Tap (as it is more commonly known) is infamous among Bristol University students for its lethally strong cider. Back in first year two to five half pints of its signature 9% Exhibition cider were enough to have us on the floor. I imagine it's probably more now but you get the idea... As a result, there's little I remember of the experience other than it being a pleasant, traditional pub with a cosy atmosphere and authentically beer-streaked tables. The reputation for serious drinking means it perhaps has a rowdier atmosphere than other pubs (I also pity the local residents who are apparently subjected to drunken caterwauling every weekend at 11pm). The Cori Tap isn't just super strength cider, however. What a lot of people don't realise is that it also has a fierce reputation for excellent open mic nights. Usually of the acoustic and folk variety, they've been voted some of the best in Bristol. So come on Saturday, feel terrible on Sunday, and cure it with hair of the dog and the mellifluous musings of a folky songstress. read more

Oh that damn Exhibition Cider!! On a cider run with my man and some friends, I thought since Thatchers and Cheddar Valley have thus far been easy for me, this much talked about Exhibition would be a piece of cake! And then I balked at the half size glass, and then I tried to keep up with the true cider drinkers, and then... I don't remember my legs...or my feet...or how I made it to the curry house after... So, yes Cori Tap and it's Exhibition cider make for a fun evening and a barrel of laughs, some at my expense, but I can live with that. Had a band playing the night we were there and they were entertaining, I think... The crowd was good and it seemed like a pub I'd definitely like to hang out in. Will surely be back, maybe for one less cider though. read more

The Corry Tap as it's known to many, is a rowdy cider drink'in pub. So giving this a star rating is pretty pointless as if you are a student who likes cider this is a five star pub. If you are not a cider drinker this place would be like hell to you. The cider here is very good and deceptively strong. The best thing though is if you like Cider but don't want to suffer the students or the horrible decor etc then if you bring an empty bottle with you they will fill it off the tap and you can take it home with you (or the nearest park bench depending on what type of cider drinker you are). Personally, I very rarely drink Cider, infact, this is the only place that I will choose it over beer or other beverages, which is as much praise as the corry tap deserves. Unfortunately for me i'm getting old (almost every day it seems) so the atmosphere here does nothing for me anymore. The only reason to come here is the cider, the good news is you don't have to stay to drink it. I have given this place two stars however add a star to this for every one of the below which may relate to you Student. Cider Drinker. Raging Alcoholic. Tramp. read more

The Corrie Tap has a bit of a reputation for selling Exhibition Cider - possibly one of the nicest ciders available, and one of the most sneakily alcoholic! (Tastes just like normal apple juice, until you fall over drunk!) Its quite a small venue, which is a shame, as it certainly can get busy enough (especially on Wednesday nights for students iirc!) Definitely somewhere I take people to who don't normally like cider because Exhibition can convert most people! read more

The Coronation tap, mostly known as the Corrie tap, is best loved for its brilliant selection of ales and ciders, including their own particularly special "expedition" cider which they will only serve you in half pints because it is so alcoholic (and tastes like apple juice!). It is a popular student haunt, especially as a pre-club pub. If you don't like feeling crammed in, then avoid this pub at its busiest times and get there before nine on the club nights. There is a great feeling here since it is a very old building (at least 200 years old), and is the only cider house in Clifton Village. Check out their website for more details - http://www.busipages.com/coritap/ read more

You have to visit this place at least once - it is located in Clifton Village down one of the side streets. If it is during uni time it will be full of students - who will be blurry eyed and stumbling. It will be crowded, hot and probably smell a little like an orchard. The Corrie Tap is a bit of a legendary place - hence the rating (it probably only deserves 3 stars in real life - but you can never remember the bad bits when you stumble out) hang on - you cant often remember much of anything following a corrie experience. The place basically sells cider - well drink that is made from apples and could strip the stripes off a skunk. They only sell the strong stuff in kevlar lined half pint glasses. (joke about the kevlar but not the half pints!!). If a friend says lets go to the Corrie Tap before a club - be prepared, be scared and have fun. Get in... read more

Wow- don't go here if you're not into a bit of rowdy (mainly students- I used to be one of them) behaviour from people out of their heads on exhibition cider. Exhibition cider is the Coronation Tap's specialitiy- so lethal that they only serve it in halves and possible a bit dodgy as they don't serve it in front of you- they just bring out trays with half pints on it. Exhibition is extremely easy to drink so beware because four of them can have you on the floor and make you go a bit loopy read more

When I first came to Bristol, my friends said we needed to go there for the cider. I'm not a big cider fan, but was willing to see the place. Lovely old building down a side street in Clifton, one has to make a point of going there since it's a bit off the beaten track. We were instructed to purchase only 1/2 pints at a time due to the strength. And, we soon found out why! Drunken students who dared each other to drink more than the half pints were falling over and worse. It's an interesting place, but one I'd want to visit when the students weren't around read more

Well I'm not a hardcore cider drinker or anything, but I was led to believe that The Coronation Tap was not only world famous but also an unmissable part of Bristol's nightlife - especially if you're a student. And my firm belief has always been when in Rome ... do as the Romans. Or as in this case when in Bristol ... get as trashed as the Bristolians. Couldn't quite face the much talked about Exhibition, but managed a pint of Thatcher's Gold. Although to be honest I had to prop myself up against a land-post after, in fear of falling over. Couldn't quite see what all the fuss was about, but was glad I added it to my checklist and will go back another time when there is live music. The brilliant Publican Newspaper (I used to work for them many moons ago) has rated it as one of the best live music venues two years on the trot ... so it's got to be doing something right. read more

The Coronation Tao, Cori, The CoriTap, or The Tap is the perfect place to get absolutely out of your head. There is no beating around the bush. The Cori is a house of drunkenness that I have never left with my memory still intact. The Exhibition cider is reasonably priced and percentage-wise will get you drunk more quickly than a formula one car on a go kart track. The low ceilings give the pub a cosy feel. The only problem with the Cori is that it is a victim of its own success. The sheer volume of the crowds leaves little room for breathing space. You can forget trying to find a seat, but in the Coronation tap you are likely to get so drunk that you forget your own name, which to the regulars, or on special occasions is a great thing. read more

This pub is always packed out with students but its worth a visit for the Exhibition Cider which is served in Half-Pints and lined up on the bar, its tasty but seriously strong cider! read more

Shhh don't tell everyone, we cider-drinkers like some space to enjoy the unpredicable fungal growths at the bottom of a barrel of cider. How else was Brunel inspired to build the nearby Suspension Bridge? He might have been born in Hampshire but in his formative years he was studying in Caen, and we all know Normandy cider is (almost) as good as that from Somerset read more

Always enjoyed a sneaky cider in there. Its been one of my fav places when i was younger and still now. Just be a little careful, everytime I go in there I think I am older and wiser yet still end up smashed on the cider based goods. Enjoy! :) read more

I think most people have already said it. But you have to come here and have a pint (or half as it's served) of Exhibition Cider. A nice smooth cider, that does not taste as alcoholic as it should do. Tucked away down a quiet Clifton side street, you may need help finding it, and if you have too many Exhibitions your sure going to need help finding your way home. read more

The Coronation Tap is heaving with students-and nothing wrong with that ,I used to be one ,getting loaded up on strong cider-noything wrong with that-I used to do that as well.I am slightly confused by the opening hours at the Corrie Tap which when I went on a Friday night seemed to cease at 11 pm which was a tad early,but then I suppose it was probably time for those half my age (or a little less)to hit the nightclubs and the place would have emptied anyway. Went back on the Saturday afternoon to see whether the Exhibition cider which is only sold in halves really did taste like diesel or whether it was just my imagination to find it closed.I think it must only open briefly in the evenings for students to have a 4 hour blitz-nothing wrong with that-if youre a studentHad been looking forward to it on my trip to Bristol and had heard so much about it,but it was a major dissappointment read more

What an amazing little pub! The first positive has to be its cosy feel and atmosphere - it must be the only pub I know not to be cutting back on central heating due to the credit crunch! The locals are really friendly, although its a real 'regulars' type pub, it doesn't matter if your face is new. I'm not an expert on all the different types of beers available, however, I've been told that there's not a bad selection at the Coronation Tap. I've spent a few lovely Sunday Afternoons in there enjoying the papers and the drinks. Could this be one of a dying breed of 'local, corner of the street pubs'? read more

If you have been to the The Tap and experienced the exhibition cider then you will fully appreciate the term Have you been corried. The coronation tap is a rare place , a centuries old building serving some of the best cider around and providing some great live bands to boot. read more

More commonly known as the Corrie Tap, this cider house is extremely popular among students and cider lovers alike. Offering their very own brewed cider 'Exibition' sold by the half pint due to its high alcohol percentage, it is highly unlikely to leave this popular watering hole any less than inebriated! read more

The Corrie Tap as is it affectionately known is most popular for selling a selection of different extra strong ciders! The pub is a little hidden away in Clifton, and is a small and cosy pub. It is very popular with students. It is advisable to get the the pub early if you want to be able to sit around a table with friends, as it is very popular and seating is a little limited. read more

I always remember this place as being very crowded but the cider was great. Friends always told me that they only served the cider in half pints because of its strength. I'm not sure if that's true but it was good! Probably 1 of 4 great pubs of Bristol. read more

While the cider is good the service has gotten worse and worse over the past few months. Yesterday we were greeted (well rather ignored) by a bar staff member who was clearly not sober. He was very unfriendly and slow, and just disappeared at times leaving the bar unattended. Whenever we ordered a drink he acted as if he felt that we were burdening him with an annoying task. Later on he was joined by other staff members, a number of which were also rude. I am usually not one to write reviews but the service was just so so bad. I know many people go there because it is some sort of tradition to try the exhibition cider and do their challenge but there are better (and significantly cheaper) cider pubs in Bristol. Also the smell in the pub can be nauseating. read more

Nearly always packed full of people which can be nice atmosphere wise but not when you want to be able to sit, get to the bathroom or make your way to the bar! If you have never drunk a few halves of 'exhibition' then you need to! read more

Nearly always packed full of people which can be nice atmosphere wise but not when you want to be able to sit, get to the bathroom or make your way to the bar! If you have never drunk a few halves of 'exhibition' then you need to! read more

The Coronation tap, or the 'Corry Tap' as it is otherwise referred to, is supposedly Bristol's oldest Cider house, and it offers everything a good West Country cider house should offer. The mall pub offers a fine range of ciders although most people drink Exhibition; the cider so strong it's served in half pints. Exhibition's fame draws crowds every night, and at weekends it can draw such crowds that the pub actually becomes a little too full. Occasionally the management get a live band to play, avoid the pub if this is the case, the room is too small to talk when live music is being played. When it is a little quieter you see that the small pub's decorations are clearly not at the top of the priority list, this only adds to the charm and character of the place. In short: If you are a cider fan you are missing out if you are yet to go, if your not a cider fan you should still go otherwise you are missing out on a proper west country pub! read more

The Coronation Tap may only mean one thing to many people and that's it's famous 'Exhibition Cider', and it's true, this cider is something to be famous for. Served in half pints only, this strong local cider attracts hordes of thirsty friends. Aside from this spectacle, the bar has lovely old decor and has a friendly warm atmosphere. Located in Clifton Village, it is a handy place to go for those on there way into town as well as those who want to avoid the city centre to sit back and enjoy. Much worth a visit and a sample! read more

Whether you want to come along and relax in the extremely friendly vibe at The Cori Tap and hear great music, or take part in a bit of dancing (it has been known in this small pub from time to time), it'll all be there waiting for you. The Cori has received a few awards for best music pub and it's hardly surprising when you have great musicians like James Morton, Gary Alesbrook, Ian Matthews, Phil King, Saffron Monkey, Damon Brown and Monkey Chuckle having played there. Jan and Mick the proprietors of The Cori, which is situated in a lovely part of Clifton, Bristol, will give you a 'Corried Welcome' when you arrive and this pub is renowned for it's variety of ciders. I love coming here. So join in and be 'Corried' too!! read more

Love this place as long as it's not too packed. Has a proper local country pub feel which is really nice for the middle of Bristol. The Cider is yummy, as long as you get a type that suits you! read more

They keep closing the front door,either close it for good,or leave open, so I know where I am. Also,toilets could do with a clean,out of date and smelly. Their Exibition,was a £ 1.00,some years back,that was really dear,now its £2.40 ! for half and its made just the same as any other cider,meaning-cheap to make. read more