please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Wipe your memory clean of this pub's glorious previous life as a red-nosed Bass drinkers' den and accept it for what it is in 2008: a popular meeting place with a landlord committed to good ale, especially local rarities you won't find elsewhere in the centre of town.
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One of the worst 'renovations' I have ever seen. Just a few years ago this place was precious - a rare gem and you could feel the history seeping from the dark moulded ceilings, flagstone floors and delightful characters that were drawn to the place. It had clearly remained pretty much unchanged since the days when it was genuinely used to find naval recruits in the 18th century. It is now a standardised souless place in comparison. An appauling job that should genuinely have had the owners served with a prosecution order.
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The last 3 times I've been in The Codrington Codger has been excellent. If you're in Central Bristol you could do far worse than head here and unwind with pint in a big leather chair!
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Nobody's mentioned if the pub still gets Guiness direct. In the 1950s it got Guiness straight off the ship from the City Docks!!
Just memories now
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Never patronise this 'pub' under any circumstances. A large group of customers, well over 20, were drinking there on a friday night when last orders was called at 1035 because the staff were too lazy to keep working. Time was called at 1045 and they were hassling us to leave before 11. These people have no business being in the pub trade - please do not encourage such shocking behaviour by drinking in this establishment.
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Never patronise this 'pub' under any circumstances. A large group of customers, well over 20, were drinking there on a friday night when last orders was called at 1035 because the staff were too lazy to keep working. Time was called at 1045 and they were hassling us to leave before 11. These people have no business being in the pub trade - please do not encourage such shocking behaviour by drinking in this establishment.
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Improved range of ale lately,reportedly now a proper "freehouse". Codrington Codger,Cotleigh Reinbeer and Moor Old Freddy Walker along with some cooking ales on the other night. Pleasant staff/manager. Bit like a sitting room yeah.
Strangely,this pub is owned by the council!! Probably the only good thing about Bristol City Council.....
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Reasonable pub, good range of unfamilar beers/lagers/ciders, so not sure which brewery owns this place now. Best described as family-friendly owing to a lack of chacter in other areas. Give it a go if you like that 'middle-of-the-road' feel.
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This is a famous pub in Bristol with a history going back hundreds of years. It is situated in one of the few ancient areas of the docks which did not fall victim to bombing in WW2. I can remember when this was a 'Real' real ale house. Stone flag floors, Bass served straight from the barrel! Now it resembles someones front room... re-developed and ruined. May be you like pubs like this but... If it was still as it was I would give it 10/10 as it is it barely hits the scale.
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Being a first time visitor to Bristol, this was by far the best pub we visited (me and my 4 mates). Friendly, clean and a wide-range of ales available. Full of cosy snugs and rooms. Top draw boozer this, and a MUST for anyone visiting Bristol.
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Superb Atmosphere, friendly staff.. Lot's of little corners to hide away in, and lots of open spaces to socialise. Great food! And all for a good price.
Mark - 30 Dec 2004 10:27 |
Can't disagree with Ian's comment was just surprised to see an overcoated bouncer needed to protect someones front room. Smiles beers
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Comfy after-work pub with lots of space and easy chairs grouped around low tables.
Ian - 18 Sep 2003 08:46 |
