Some evenings are worth marking in the diary. Four times a year, native fresh lobsters caught from the Devon coast arrive at The Albion, and an ordinary Thursday becomes something special. The next Lobster and Champagne Evening is on Thursday 29 October.
The Albion is a Grade II listed coaching inn on Boyces Avenue in Clifton Village, and it has been welcoming guests since 1761. If you have been looking for a lobster restaurant in Bristol, this is a different kind of occasion: a proper pub, a proper welcome and a kitchen that takes its cooking seriously.
What the Evening Is All About
The Lobster and Champagne Evenings are a fixture in The Albion calendar, held on a Thursday four times a year. The name tells you the idea: fresh native lobster, with Champagne to match, in a building that has been welcoming guests for over 260 years.
We think of it as an evening unlike any other on Boyces Avenue, and it is popular. Book well ahead, because these evenings go fast.
The latest details are listed under What’s On, and the evening is also featured alongside our A La Carte menu.
A Proper Pub and a Serious Kitchen
People often picture fine dining in Bristol as hushed rooms and long formalities. The Albion offers something warmer. The kitchen cooks modern British food using seasonal, locally sourced produce, and the setting is all timber beams, wood-burning fires and candlelit tables.
The bar matters just as much. It is not a champagne bar in Bristol, but it is a bar worth visiting in its own right, with real ales, draught beer and cider, wine, sparkling wine and spirits. On these evenings, Champagne joins the occasion.
Making an Evening of It in Clifton Village
Clifton Village is one of Bristol’s most characterful neighbourhoods, and The Albion is one of the places to eat in Clifton Village, Bristol, that rewards a little planning.
Come early and take a walk first:
- The Clifton Suspension Bridge is a ten-minute stroll through the village.
- The Clifton Downs are an eight-minute walk away.
- Georgian terraces, cobbled streets and boutiques line the way.
Key Takeaways for Your Evening
The next Lobster and Champagne Evening is on Thursday 29 October. Book well ahead, check the What’s On page for the latest details, and give yourself time to enjoy Clifton Village before you sit down.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Is the Next Lobster and Champagne Evening at The Albion?
The next evening is on Thursday 29 October. The Albion holds four Lobster and Champagne Evenings a year, and What’s On lists the latest details.
Do I Need to Book for the Lobster and Champagne Evening?
Yes, we recommend booking well ahead, because these evenings go fast. You can book a table through our website, or call 0117 973 3522 if there are six or more of you.
Where Can I Park Near The Albion in Clifton Village?
We do not have a private car park, but on-street pay-and-display parking is available around Clifton Village. The Mall and Princess Victoria Street are closest, and the No. 8 bus stops a two-minute walk away on Clifton Down Road.
Book Your Table for the Lobster and Champagne Evening
Thursday 29 October is not far away, and these evenings go fast. Book a table through our website, or call 0117 973 3522 if there are six or more of you, and we will look after the rest.
