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Clifton's original, and still its only, ciderhouse.

8 Sion Place, a stone's throw from the Suspension BridgePouring since before 1806

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A brass lantern glowing under the orange bar ceiling, with the gold lettering 'Home of the infamous Exhibition' behind it

Tonight at the Tap

The CoriTap Exhibition badge: a red apple in an orange roundel reading 'at the world-famous Coronation Tap'
A reusable takeaway keg of Exhibition cider on the bar

The house cider

Exhibition.

Our very own cider, produced exclusively for us. You can't get it anywhere else on the planet.

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Half pints onlyIt's strong stuff, about 8.4%, so Exhibition is only ever served by the half. Pace yourself.

Not sure where to start? Our staff will happily point you in the right direction. And you don't have to leave empty-handed: any of our ciders can be taken away, Exhibition included, in a reusable keg. Or bring your own container and we'll fill it.

On the bar

Draughts, packaged, iced and mulled.

Cider first, always. But if it's not for you, there are real ales, lagers, beers and spirits too. Here's a taste of what's been on lately; ask at the bar for tonight's line-up.

Ciders

  • Exhibitionhouse · halves only
  • Thatchers on draughtthe range
  • Inch'scider
  • Mulled ciderwhen it's cold

Beers & more

  • Brixton Reliance Pale Alepale ale
  • CruzcampoSpanish lager
  • Birra Moretti · Amstelnew in
  • Guinnessall-time favourite
  • SpiritsDead Man's Fingers rums & more

New in at customers' requests. Fancy something? Just ask.

Thatchers cider pumps on the bar in front of the lit Exhibition gantry
Cider taps in front of the old wooden barrels behind the bar

Our history

Older than the Bridge.

One of the very first properties in Clifton, we started life as Clifton Farm, surrounded by orchards, fields and common grazing land. Over time it became a world-famous ciderhouse, trading under the same name on the same spot ever since.

Scroll along the wall

Pen drawing of The Coronation Tap at the end of its lane
1806Described as "a beerhouse and premises with a cottage adjoining".
Gillray's cartoon of King George III, 'A Connoisseur examining a Cooper'
"Mad" King GeorgeUp and running in his reign, when the Downs hosted horse racing, wrestling and cockfighting.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel in his top hat
Brunel's neighbourA stone's throw from his bridge. You can easily imagine him enjoying a jug of cider here.
A musician playing keyboard and singing in front of the framed photos on the panelled wall
2009 – 2011UK Music Pub of the Year finalists three years running, and the southwest's Best Live Music Pub.
Film lights and a crew set up outside the front of the Cori Tap for a shoot
Nights to rememberCharity gigs, reunions, album launches, film shoots and a "Brizzle" Casablanca.
The Exhibition apple badge
ExhibitionOur own cider, only here, only by the half.
The white-painted front of the pub with 'The CoriTap' lettering and the round Coronation Tap plaque
22 September 2022"We are officially back open!" Come in and say hello.
A lantern under the gold-lettered gantry spelling 'The Coronation Tap'
TodayStill Clifton's only ciderhouse. And our resident ghosts never left.
A singer at the keyboard beneath the framed photos on the panelled wall
A guitarist playing under the warm lights of the Cori

Live in the corner

Brilliant musicians, fantastic audiences.

The Cori is an award-winning live music venue, loved by audiences and by the musicians who play our little corner stage: the best of Bristol's talent, internationally known names, and the stars of tomorrow from the university's student bands.

Joss Stone / Michael Kiwanuka / Andy Sheppard / Beth Rowley / James Morton / Lillian Boutté

The Publican awardsOne of six finalists for UK Music Pub of the Year, 2009, 2010 and 2011
Great British Pub AwardsThe southwest's Best Live Music Pub, 2011

Ask at the bar about the next gig night, or keep an eye on our Instagram. We also host album launches, recording sessions and rehearsals.

Who comes in?

Anyone and everyone, from all walks of life and all corners of the globe. Most have heard tales of the Tap before they try it for themselves.

  • Locals
  • Students
  • Professionals
  • "Celebs"
  • Tourists who come to the UK just to experience the CoriTap (true!)
  • "God"
  • "Elvis"

What they say

  • "Loveliest staff and the Exhibition cider was fab!"
    Google review
  • "Lovely wooden pub in an old house. Delicious mulled cider in winter."
    Google review
  • "Lovely low ceilings."
    Google review
  • "Classic pub! A must visit destination… an iconic boozer."
    Google review

Find us

Head for the end of Portland Street.

Already in Clifton? Our village entrance is at the end of Portland Street.

Monday6pm – 11.30pm
Tuesday6pm – 11.30pm
Wednesday6pm – 11.30pm
Thursday6pm – 11.30pm
Friday6pm – 11.30pm
Saturday7pm – 11.30pm
SundayClosed

Mind your head

It's a centuries-old house with low ceilings and cosy corners.

No need to book

We don't take reservations. Come early for a seat; it gets lively later on.

By bus or train

Buses 8 and 505 stop close by. Clifton Down station is about 20 minutes' walk.

Take some home

Any of our ciders to take away. Bring a container and we'll fill it.

0117 973 9617 cider@thecoronationtap.com The Coronation Tap, 8 Sion Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AX
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The front of the Coronation Tap at night, lit up with its round plaque

Look for the white house with the round plaque and "The CoriTap" in gold.

Throwing a party? Invite us too.

Hosting a ball, a corporate do or any kind of celebration? Ask about a CoriTap cider bar or tent. Or bring your colleagues, club or friends to one of our Cider Experience tasting sessions.

Email us about it  or call 0117 973 9617

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