The Clockwork Rose is the fictional watering hole of the adventurer Captain Sebastian Commodore. When Captain Commodore would return to England he and the crew of his airship, The Nautimore, would gather at The Clockwork Rose to tell the tales of their travels. We have recreated these accounts into cocktails for all to enjoy.
You never know, one day Sebastian Commodore may return to tell more stories.
Will you be there to hear them?
OUR STORY
In 2015, we had a vision of creating a welcoming Steampunk cocktail bar for our local community, with a comfortable but stylish environment that felt like you were being invited into our home. With a lifetime of hospitality experience between the two of us, at home and abroad, we wanted to create a bar that felt more personal than your average establishment and carry over the values we were taught working in our family restaurants.
In 2017, we found our home at 16, St Stephens Street in the heart of the Old City in Bristol.
Just weeks after our wedding we were stripping decades old wallpaper off the walls and installing the plumbing and electricity! Our decorative artifacts were all rescued and restored from local second hand shops, and the centrepiece bar, designed to look like two large gears, was built by a local reclamation yard using wood from an old school laboratory. We opened our doors in September 2017 and The Clockwork Rose became a reality.
Along with our amazing team, we are passionate about creating unusual and delicious cocktails that reflect our love of food & drink. We are extremely fortunate to be surrounded by wonderful producers in Bristol and we always aim to source local ingredients, while showcasing unique and special spirits from further afield. Our menus are a carefully crafted celebration, with a touch of Steampunk fun and whimsy. Our hospitality comes from our hearts, and we strive, that together with our charming and knowledgeable staff, we create a truly memorable experience for each guest.
We hope you enjoy your evening with us,
Kit & Dani
