Locked In A Room Bristol offers a thrilling escape room experience where participants solve puzzles and uncover clues to escape themed rooms within a set time limit. The venue features various scenarios, each designed to provide a unique challenge, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills among players. Ideal for friends, families, or team-building events, it is a popular attraction for those looking for an engaging entertainment option in Bristol.
What each source says
- Tripadvisor 5.0 1,773
- Google Places 4.7 670
Bar length is review volume, so you can see how much weight sits behind each score. Captured 2026-08-25.
What visitors single out
Liked
- Competitive Team Building Multiple identical rooms allow large groups to split up and compete against each other, fostering a fun and competitive team-building environment.
- Enthusiastic and Helpful Staff Staff members are consistently praised for being friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful, often going above and beyond to enhance the experience and provide assistance when needed.
- Immersive Themed Rooms The escape rooms offer highly detailed and immersive environments, particularly the Wallace and Gromit room, enhancing the overall experience with strong attention to detail and theming.
- Suitable for Various Ages and Groups The escape rooms are designed to be enjoyable for a wide range of ages, making them suitable for families, friends, and work teams, with options for different skill levels.
- Well-Designed and Engaging Puzzles The puzzles are described as logical, clever, and well-designed, providing a satisfying challenge that is neither too easy nor frustratingly difficult.
Criticised
- Can Be Pricey Some reviewers found the cost per person to be quite expensive, especially for larger groups, making it a potentially prohibitive option for some.
- Cryptic Clues Some found that the clues were not always clear, making the experience more challenging, especially for first-timers or less experienced players.
- Lift Not Always Working Occasional issues with the lift can make the attraction difficult to access for individuals with mobility challenges, as it may require climbing two flights of stairs.
- Room Quality Varies Some reviewers commented that the rooms aren't as good compared to other venues in Bristol.
- Small Room Size Several reviews mention that the rooms aren't very large, so it is recommended to keep group sizes to 4 people or less to ensure that everyone can comfortably participate.
The longer read
Locked In A Room Bristol garners overwhelmingly positive reviews, particularly for its immersive themes, well-designed puzzles, and enthusiastic staff. Many reviewers highlight the Wallace and Gromit themed room, praising its attention to detail and nostalgic value, making it a must-do for fans. The puzzles are consistently described as clever, engaging, and appropriately challenging, suitable for both experienced escape room enthusiasts and first-timers. Many reviewers emphasize the family-friendly nature of the experience, noting that the puzzles cater to a range of ages, from children as young as 8 to adults. Several reviewers appreciate that the difficulty can be adjusted with hints provided by the staff when needed, ensuring a fun and successful experience for all skill levels. Staff enthusiasm and character immersion consistently receive high marks. Several reviewers specifically mentioned individual staff members (such as George, Kai, Lauren, Jess, Jenny, Max, Matt, Ori, Amy, Alex, Katie, Barney, Will, Tia, and Morgan) by name, praising their friendliness, helpfulness, and ability to enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers noted the option for larger groups to split up and compete against each other in identical rooms, adding a competitive edge to the experience. The overall atmosphere is described as fun, engaging, and well-organized, with reviewers frequently expressing a desire to return and try the other rooms. The attention to detail in the room design and theming also stands out. While most reviewers find the experience to be worth the price, a few mention that it can be somewhat expensive, particularly for larger groups. However, most agree that the quality of the experience justifies the cost. Some reviewers found the puzzles cryptic, while others found them logical. Some reviewers noted the lack of a screen to watch friends complete their room once finished. The central location in Bristol is convenient. Lift not working so potential accessibility issues for some. Although mentioned less often, the Jungle and Parallax rooms also receive positive feedback for their unique themes and challenging puzzles.
A synthesis of published third-party reviews. Not written by Breaks.
Getting there
- Phone
- +44 117 929 1759
- Website
- lockedinaroom.co.uk
| Mon | 12:00 - 20:00 |
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| Tue | 12:00 - 20:00 |
| Wed | 12:00 - 20:00 |
| Thu | 12:00 - 20:00 |
| Fri | 12:00 - 20:00 |
| Sat | 12:00 - 20:00 |
| Sun | 12:00 - 18:00 |
Against the neighbourhood
Rated 4.9 against a median of 4.5 across the 11 venues we hold for Southville, where the most-reviewed is Bristol Hippodrome.
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