Flashpoint Bristol Mead Street, Bristol BS3 4RP

"We decided to come for a quick climb while visiting bristol. There are a number of places to climb in bristol and we were told here was really good. In terms of the climbing it was good, the are loads of routes and of good range from easy to difficult. I personally found the setting a bit inconsistent. The staff were friendly enough but lack enthusiasm to help or show new climbers the settings etc. It was not cheap thats for sure, as a guest coming once its not somewhere I will come back to at the cost of a one of trip. There are lockers but you must bring a padlock, we didnt have one so no way to protect our stuff, this is the kind of information that should be on their website. That being said, still a fun climb and got a few hours out of it."

"First of all absolutely nothing personal to any staff, or against the gym or anything. I haven't even been, a group of us were planning on going this Saturday, but first visit price is £20 even though we are all climbers, certainly not ego'ing avoiding an induction video or anything like that, the extra £7 is madness and completely unjustifiable if thats a word, especially in these times. Unfortunately none of us are keen, but the place looks amazing so it's our loss. Gutted. Hopefully there is a slight rethink to this business model as I'm sure we're not the first put off. Sorry to the staff member that has to respond to this. Edit: The entry price is absolutely fine, just that initial first visit at £20 is the heartbreaker. Also will delete as soon as this is (hopefully) changed. I'd probably have spent the extra 7 quid in tea and chocolate anyway! Edit: So 3 weeks ago I had to leave a 1 star review, I've now just changed it to a 5 star, really pleased you are scrapping the first initial entry price, excellent move and I now can't wait to visit and like I said, I will gladly spend that difference on food and drink anyway. Great move guys well done!"

"Climbing is not bad, but if you don't register your parking they send you a fine several months later for £140 and threaten to take you to courts if you don't pay it. The staff (all of whom are friendly) have no way of cancelling it, and trying to get find someone to contact at the three different companies that were responsible for it was impossible. When you go to actually pay the fine, it increases to £171.95. In short, for a couple hours climbing this place ends up costing you £190. Would not recommend."

"I have been going to flashpoint regularly since January and it's probably my favourite climbing gym in Bristol! Really big space, and I find that there's good progression from grade to grade. Staff are always friendly and happy to help. My only negative would be that the cost for the first visit is more expensive than the ongoing cost. This makes it hard to encourage friends to give it a go as they're put off by the higher price. I am aware that shoes are included in this increased price but there's no option to take off the cost of shoes if you have your own. Otherwise brilliant, and the membership has really good value if you go regularly:)"

"Good space and plenty of climbing walls, spread over 2 floors with a walk way for spectators on the ground floor. Didn't feel like I was tripping over someone behind me."