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the delicious guide top spots in Bristol to eat, drink and enjoy
With the much-publicised rise and rise of Bristol’s food scene, if you’re anything like us you’re cultivating quite the to-dine list – and trust us when we say it is impossible to tick them all off when new and exciting establishments are opening left, right and centre, on what must now be at least a weekly basis when you average it out. ‘Spoilt for choice’ is a bit of a cliché, but it couldn’t be more appropriate when looking for places to eat in and around our great city – whether we’re grabbing some street food on the go, embellishing a mate date with coffee and cake, maybe satisfying an impromptu supper urge, or wining and dining a beloved by candlelight. Here we share with you the places we’re desperate to try out or return to right now – so you can add, to your list, anywhere not yet on your radar. Find some great Bristol classics within these pages – the venues residents head back to time and again with affection, knowing they can be relied upon to deliver superb dishes. For a quick, tasty bite, make your selection from a café, deli or foodie emporium, or relax in a local watering hole that manages to combine an informal, fun setting with some top quality dining. You might opt for a hotel with an elegant restaurant, or perhaps join colleagues after work in a chic bar or brasserie, where you can quaff a craft ale or have a glass of fizz and enjoy a plate of seasonal, local produce. All served and prepped for your delectation, we hope you’ll enjoy our foodie celebration. Dig into The Delicious Guide on our website: thebristolmag.co.uk
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HATTUSA AT BERWICK LODGE Berwick Drive, Bristol BS10 7TD Tel: 0117 958 1590 Web: berwicklodge.co.uk Located inside the idyllic Berwick Lodge, Hattusa combines the luxurious atmosphere of the historic manor house with a perfectly prepared and artistically presented menu. Talented chefs channel their vision of highquality modern British cuisine into each dish, while consistently aiming to source produce from local sellers. The restaurant’s modern yet classic style offers a refreshing, contemporary twist on traditional recipes, resulting in the likes of harissa lamb rump and honey-glazed duck breast. Hattusa also takes pride in the talents of its sommelier, who has created an international wine list with recommendations to complement each dish on offer.
TARE
RIVERSTATION
14 Museum Street, Bristol BS1 6ZA Tel: 0117 929 4328 Web: tarerestaurant.co.uk
The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB Tel: 0117 914 4434 Web: riverstation.co.uk
Within Cargo II, the collection of converted shipping containers that houses a large group of independent businesses, find Tare restaurant – which was one of seven new Bristol restaurants to feature in the prestigious 2018 Good Food Guide. This 20-cover restaurant has settled in well to Bristol’s Wapping Wharf zone, with its aim to cook tasty food using the best produce the team can find. Co-owners Jai Ash and Matt Hampshire have worked together for many years and have also curated a drinks menu in a relaxed and informal setting.
Located on Bristol Harbourside, this restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner all year round. With its terrace, balcony and unrivalled views of the river, it can only be described as one of the best alfresco dining restaurants the city has to offer. Riverstation not only provides the ideal venue for a special occasion, event or party, but also holds regular events to educate and entertain. The seasonally changing restaurant menu offers fresh and inspiring dishes, while the bar and kitchen create exceptional brunches and English classics alongside a great selection of local beers, ciders, wines from around the globe and an expertly crafted cocktail menu. This Bristol institution has everything going for it and should not be missed.
CASAMIA The General, Lower Guinea Street, Bristol BS1 6SY Tel: 0117 959 2884 Web: casamiarestaurant.co.uk We’d be very surprised if this little jewel wasn’t already on your radar. Peter Sanchez-Iglesias’ Michelin-starred restaurant serves a multi-course tasting menu that is driven by the seasons. With only nine tables, it’s an intimate setting in which to be served multicultural and locally influenced cuisine by Pete’s top team – who put on a wonderfully theatrical display for diners, with dishes that are a delight to the eye as well as the palate. Evocative sensory elements are added to take you to the next level. Only one tasting menu is on offer and a time of three and half hours is recommended to allow you to enjoy the experience in utmost comfort.
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CLIFTON VILLAGE FISH BAR 4 Princess Victoria Street, Clifton Village, Bristol BS8 4BP Tel: 0117 974 1894 Web: cliftonvillagefishbar.co.uk Perfect for that Friday night fish supper, the award-winning Clifton Village Fish Bar is renowned for being one of the top fish and chip shops in Bristol, and is proudly MSC certified. For the past seven years the team have been the proud owners of the five-star quality award from the National Federation of Fish Fryers for their outstanding fish and chips. What’s more, they were also awarded the Good Food Award for Fish & Chips – Gold Seal for 2018 for consistently maintaining high standards. They provide customers with exceptional quality, offering a selection of sustainably sourced fish, from Icelandic cod to fresh landings from Cornwall, alongside fresh British potatoes peeled daily.
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THE MILK THISTLE
PASTA LOCO
Quay Head House, Colston Ave, Bristol BS1 1EB Tel: 0117 929 4429 Web: milkthistlebristol.com
37A Cotham Hill, Bristol BS6 6JY Tel: 0117 973 3000 Web: pastaloco.co.uk
A venue for the discerning drinker, The Milk Thistle is the sister of Bristol’s original prohibition bar, Hyde & Co. Spread across four floors and hidden in plain view right on the city centre, it’s a haven of stunning architecture, eclectic decor and exceptional cocktails. The venue includes a clandestine hidden vault, a decadent lounge bar and The Attic; a gorgeous dining room and bar ideal for private parties, all in addition to The Parlour bar, which serves up some of the Image by Kirstie Young Photography best cocktails in the city.
Situated in Cotham, just off Whiteladies Road, Pasta Loco can be most definitely described as a family affair. Run by cousins Ben Harvey and Dom Borel, its emphasis is clearly on, you guessed it, pasta; freshly homemade and paired with delicious, seasonal ingredients. The cosy dining room and relaxed front-of-house service is warm and inviting; the perfect atmosphere in which to enjoy the daily changing menu. With options to cater for the meateaters, pescatarians and vegetarians among us, as well as gluten-free pasta available, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The drinks menu complements well; a succinct list of pleasing wines and moreish cocktails that are reasonably priced.
BOX-E Unit 10, Cargo 1, Wapping Wharf, Bristol BS1 6WP Web: boxebristol.com One of the first restaurants to have opened in the first Cargo development, Box-E has its home within two of the former shipping containers. The vision of lovely husband-and-wife team Elliott and Tess who relocated from London to Bristol to pursue their ambitions, Box-E has become a veritable success, already making into the Top 100 at the National Restaurant Awards and being described a “small, but perfectly formed” by the inimitable Jay Rayner. With room for only 14 covers, eating at Box-E is intimate and inclusive, with diners able to sit right beside the action and see the seasonable, modern food being carefully crafted in the kitchen for them to feast on.
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THE ETHICUREAN Barley Wood Walled Garden, Long Lane, Wrington, Bristol BS40 5SA Tel: 01934 863713 Web: theethicurean.com
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Set within a gorgeously picturesque walled garden with breath-taking views of the North Somerset countryside, The Ethicurean can only be described as a joy for all of the senses. Taking a walk through the extensive and carefully maintained kitchen garden is a feast for the eyes in itself, but sitting down to eat in the rustic former orangery is where the love affair really begins. Offering fantastic gastronomic delights and, somehow, value for money all at the same time, the menu changes twice daily – depending on the produce from the garden – and offers the utmost in local and seasonal produce. Highly recommended are the Sunday lunches, which have achieved almost legendary status so those wishing to try them would be advised to book far in advance to avoid disappointment.
HART’S BAKERY
BOCABAR
Arch 35, Lower Approach Road, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QS Tel: 0117 992 4488 Web: hartsbakery.co.uk
Paintworks, Bath Road, Arnos Vale, Bristol BS4 3EH Tel: 0117 972 8838 Web: bristol.bocabar.co.uk
Hart’s Bakery originally began as a local worker and commuter favourite, however recent years have seen it grow to become one of Bristol’s best-loved independents. Specialising in slowproved sourdough and pastries, Hart’s opens at 7am when the aroma of freshly ground coffee and croissants, fresh out of the oven, wafts up to Temple Meads station. With everything on show, it’s great to grab a drink and watch the bakers at work. The display changes throughout the day, from the early morning treats to lunchtime savouries and afternoon cakes. There is a different hot lunch special every day from noon – it might be delicious soup, a hearty bread bake or similar – but be prompt, this is one of Bristol’s most popular lunchtime haunts.
Now in its 13th year, Bocabar continues to employ its original style and ethos to great effect: providing a diverse selection of food served in a cosy and pleasant environment. Its once-plain industrial interior has been refined to include an eclectic supply of vintage artefacts, a wide selection of local art, plenty of cheering fairy lights that brighten the whole room, and show off the building’s original framework. The food served is both satisfying and wide in variety, ranging from stonebaked pizzas to platters from the salad and deli counter and lunch specials, all offering the modern-day must of locally sourced ingredients. On top of this, Bocabar also extends invitations to its regular art exhibitions, and its free entry for the DJs on Saturdays. Its complimentary reviews and myriad awards speak for themselves.
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SOMER DINING Brookmead, The Chocolate Quarter, Trajectus Way, Keynsham, BS31 2GJ Tel: 0117 363 7120 Web: somerdining.co.uk Bringing the type of cuisine found in the country’s best gastropubs to Keynsham’s Chocolate Quarter, Somer Dining offers classic, seasonal British food across lunch, afternoon tea and Sunday lunch. Customers can enjoy a very modern British dining experience, courtesy of a menu developed with the assistance of Josh Eggleton, one of the South West’s finest chefs. Local produce features heavily, and Somer Dining is open for lunch Monday to Saturday, with afternoon tea also on offer. On Sunday, the venue becomes the perfect place for family occasions with a range of delicious roasts served up. With an ever-changing, affordable menu that reflects the seasons, and traditional favourites given a new twist, Somer Dining is a welcome new choice for not just Keynsham residents but diners from Bristol and Bath as well.
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BUTTERMILK & MAPLE 5-7 Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4ES Tel: 0117 301 8801 Web: buttermilkandmaple.com If your appetite has slipped out of sync with conventional meal times because of jet lag, working through the night or partying until dawn, brunch served until 4pm at Buttermilk & Maple is the answer. Think American-style buttermilk pancakes with maple and bacon, lobster and eggs benedict, chia fruit bowls, shakshuka baked eggs or a hearty cooked breakfast – just a few of the dishes on the menu that are available until late afternoon. A trendy, professional crowd and even the occasional celeb love this cool space with its quirky décor, unusual artwork and Banksy-inspired wording on the walls. Next to the Hotel Mercure Brigstow, it’s a neighbourhood favourite serving up wholesome food in a contemporary environment with great service.
PACO TAPAS The General, Lower Guinea Street, Bristol Tel: 0117 925 7021 Web: pacotapas.co.uk
OTIRA 5-7 Chandos Road, Bristol BS6 6PG Tel: 0117 973 3669 Web: otira.co.uk Meaning ‘food for your journey’ in Maori folklore, ‘Otira’ is a small town in New Zealand and now a delightful eatery in Redland. Chefowner Stephen’s love for this town and country is reflected in the menu, which might feature mussel escabeche or braised short rib of beef as part of your two, three or four-course dining experience.
Bristolian chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias was recently named UK chef of the year by the Good Food Guide. This impressively talented young chef presides over his three family restaurants in the old General Hospital near the harbourside – latest venture Paco Tapas is dedicated to his father’s native Seville and its authentic Spanish tapas. As you might expect from such a high-calibre kitchen, this traditional peasant food made from classic ingredients – potatoes, fresh fish, eggs, pork, seasonal vegetables – is given the royal treatment. Diners at the tapas and sherry bar are transported to Andalusia with such delights as padron peppers, five-year Iberian ham and the classic patatas bravas, all accompanied by fine Spanish sherry.
THATCHERS CIDER SHOP Myrtle Farm, Sandford, Somerset BS25 5RA Tel: 01934 822862 Web: thatcherscider.co.uk The Thatchers Cider Shop, right at the heart of Myrtle Farm, has its rustic shelves brimming with every single one of the ciders from its range. From the Cider Barn special vintages, to sparkling apple wine Thatchers Family Reserve; from a new five-litre keg of Thatchers Gold, to bottles of Old Rascal and Green Goblin – they’re all in pride of place. Of course the Cider Shop wouldn’t be the same without the team’s traditional ciders in their barrels – try before you buy straight from the tap. And if you’d like a gift for a special occasion, choose from a range of baskets and gift boxes.
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HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2PH Tel: 0117 973 3926 Web: hmssbristol.com Her Majesty’s Secret Service (HMSS) began its mission in 2015 with the simple objective of uniting two reasons people go to bars – to have drinks they enjoy in an atmosphere they love too. It set its sights on providing constantly evolving, creative and fun cocktails, in a setting without pretence and always siding with humour. Menus draw inspiration from iconic British cultural elements and wit, beginning with espionage and moving onto the current offering, which focuses on landmarks from around the country, with a beautifully creative beverage inspired by each. Service is nice and casual yet intimate Monday-Thursday, with the party kicking off on weekends...
BURGER THEORY 37-38 St Stephen’s Street, Bristol BS1 1JX Tel: 0117 929 7818 Web: burgertheory.co.uk Think hot Korean fried chicken burgers with salted peanuts and a chilli glaze; deep-fried mushroom burgers with halloumi, dripping in hot sauce and blue cheese dressing; think dirty fries with homemade kimchi and pulled spicy beef; deep-fried halloumi chips with tzatziki and pomegranate glaze... Are your taste buds tingling yet? After five years on the road, Burger Theory opened its restaurant in August 2017 and has used the space to further cultivate its worldinspired recipes, develop its homemade patties, pickles and relishes and host events including the famous Bottomless Burger Club and the festival-inspired ‘Beats & Burgers’ evening. If all that isn’t enough, check out the creative cocktail menu or quality range of craft beers, ciders and wines.
THE REAL GREEK 84A Glass House, Cabot Circus, Bristol BS1 3BX Tel: 0117 990 2170 Web: therealgreek.com The Real Greek Bristol, situated in the heart of Cabot Circus, next door to the cinema, brings a taste of Greece to the city. The restaurant is designed to recreate the relaxed Mediterranean experience of eating in Greece, offering an authentic space for locals, families and visitors to enjoy great Greek cuisine. Cold and hot meze, grilled skewers, marinated meats and souvlaki wraps all feature on the menu. With live Greek music from 7.30pm on Thursday and Friday evenings, it’ll feel like holidays in the Greek islands are just around the corner. The Real Greek is a great place to have any kind of get together, with a fantastic atmosphere and delicious food. Eat. Together!
THE CAULDRON 98 Mina Road, Bristol BS2 9XW Tel: 0117 914 1321 Web: thecauldron.restaurant With an emphasis on providing ethically and locally sourced food, The Cauldron uses a variety of heirloom cookery methods from many different cultures around the world. No gas supply necessary, the chefs work with fire pits, grills, a wood-fired oven and two huge cast-iron cauldrons. Everything is handmade and ethically sourced, with many of the ingredients coming from within walking distance of the restaurant. The Cauldron’s menus – equally appealing to vegan or committed carnivores – range from a charcoal-cooked full English breakfast to a short but impressive dinner menu. Creative plates include exciting, colourful salads, charcoal grilled jerk aubergine and, for pudding, how about lemon jelly and lime curd with cookie dough and pink sherbert meringue? All at prices that won’t make your wallet wince.
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Podium Level, Colston Tower, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 4XE Tel: 0117 922 1880 Web: bambalan.co.uk After bursting onto the Bristol food scene, Bambalan soon became the place to be, thanks in part to its fabulous location, allowing diners to enjoy sunset drinks and music on a spacious terrace overlooking the city. It’s not just about summery alfresco dining, however, as regular events throughout the year, including Foozie pop-ups, (think bottomless brunches and silent discos) mean Bambalan always has something on the horizon to look forward to. The menu – a medley of Mediterranean fare – includes their much-loved babs, flatbread pizzas, salads and wood-fired meats. As if that isn’t enough to tempt you, the cocktail menu is full of fun-loving mixes including the Bristol-themed ‘Cheers, Drive!’ and tropical Bam White Sangria.
THE APPLE CIDER BOAT Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SB Tel: 0117 925 3500 Web: applecider.co.uk The Apple is a bit of Bristol drinkers’ institution, serving up the finest range of ciders and perries – many from local farms – as well as beers, wines and spirits, on a beautifully converted Dutch barge in the heart of Bristol’s Old City. With a large quayside terrace and deck bar with views of the Floating Harbour, The Apple is the perfect setting to enjoy a proper West Country inspired ploughman’s lunch alongside a chilled pomme-based beverage in the sunshine with friends. We also recommend a mug of mulled cider to warm the cockles when the weather turns a little chilly.
THE ARTS HOUSE CAFE
24 Chandos Road, Bristol BS6 6PF Tel: 0117 973 4157 Web: wilsonsrestaurant.co.uk
108A Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3RU Tel: 0117 923 2858 Web: theartshousecafe.co.uk On the corner of Ashley Road and Stokes Croft you’ll find The Arts House Café, which is now under new ownership and has recently been fully refurbished. Giles and Craig, who met while working at Wallfish Bistro in Clifton, have created a bright and inviting space, offering a contemporary brunch menu throughout the day, and serving small plate-style dining six days a week. The menu follows the seasons and showcases some of the best locally sourced ingredients. The Arts House Cafe is fully licensed, presents a carefully selected wine and beer list, and serves up delicious, locally roasted coffee. With local artists displaying work on the walls, live music and comedy downstairs, it’s a great addition to Stokes Croft.
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Wilsons has cemented a reputation as one of the finest eateries in Bristol. The simple and elegant aesthetic is satisfyingly effective in forming a relaxed environment for a delightful lunch or dinner. Every week the talented chefs make modifications to their menu to ensure that they can fully exploit the ingredients to hand, which quite often they have grown or collected themselves. Their food is presented beautifully and artistically, and clearly utilises the delicious contents of the kitchen larder. You’re sure tp feel immediately relaxed while sitting back among their strippedback, white walled interior, and impressed by their excellently prepared food. Don’t forget to try the restaurant’s very own Vin Du Patron wine, too.
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HYDE & CO 2 Upper Byron Place, Bristol BS8 1JY Tel: 0117 929 7007 Web: hydeand.co Hidden in plain sight on Clifton Triangle is Hyde & Co, Bristol’s original prohibition bar. Find the bowler hat, knock on the door and if you’re lucky you’ll get a seat. With low lighting, a gentlemen’s club feel and eclectic decor, Hyde & Co is widely regarded as one of the city’s top cocktail joints. The new Midnight in Paris line-up, continuing on from the last award-winning menu, combines classics with ambitious creations, all crafted by some of the best bartenders around. We recommend the Maison Derrière! You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time as soon as you set foot in the door – perfect for a date or evening with friends.
FLOW
PINKMANS BAKERY
Haymarket Walk, Bristol BS1 3LN Tel: 0117 336 3105 Web: flowbristol.co.uk
85 Park Street, Bristol BS1 5PJ Tel: 0117 403 2040 Web: pinkmans.co.uk
Tucked away at the bottom of Stokes Croft, Flow is a real hidden gem. Serving plant-based sharing plates, this tapas-style restaurant offers unique and contemporary examples of just how interesting vegetarian and vegan food can be. Utilising local micro producers and Bristolbased suppliers, the menu changes regularly and includes foraged and homegrown ingredients. They also have an interesting take on libations, stocking organic, sustainable and biodynamic wines, local craft beers, handmade soft drinks and seasonally curated cocktails. The cosy, candlelit space provides guests with an intimate, buzzing atmosphere and a great spot for dinner with friends – booking advised.
Pinkmans is an independently owned café specialising in sourdough baking and situated at the top of historic Park Street. The beautifully displayed bakery counter and shop add to Pinkmans’ buzzy feel, with the option to sit in the stylish café and watch the bakers hard at work in the open kitchen. Named as one of the top 25 bakeries in the UK by the Sunday Times, it offers a tempting selection of freshly baked pastries and cakes, sourdough breads, sandwiches, soups and salads. It also serves fantastic pizza from its wood oven and is fully licensed – it does a pizza and beer for £10 deal every day from 5pm. Pinkmans is most renowned for its nearlegendary doughnuts, which have quite the following and sell by the tray load. Pinkmans is open every day from early morning until late evening – weekend brunch is especially popular.
THE IVY CLIFTON BRASSERIE 42-44 Caledonia Place, Bristol BS8 4DN Tel: 0117 203 4555 Web: theivycliftonbrasserie.com The Ivy Clifton Brasserie is in the heart of Clifton Village, located on the corner of Caledonia Place and The Mall, overlooking The Mall Gardens. Open seven days a week, it offers accessible, all-day dining for local residents, businesses, shoppers and visitors to the area, and brings some of the familiarity of The Ivy brand to endlessly chic Clifton Village. Tables are held back for walk-ins, allowing locals to drop in throughout the day at their leisure, and the menus are all encompassing, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks and dinner; not to mention a specially created cocktail menu featuring a variety of classic and contemporary selections. The Ivy Clifton Brasserie has been designed to deliver the memorable experience that is synonymous with The Ivy’s unique style, in a more relaxed and accessible environment.
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THE OLD CROWN KELSTON Kelston, Bath BA1 9AQ Tel: 01225 423 032 Web: oldcrownkelston.com The Old Crown Inn is a traditional 15th-century country inn nestled in the Cotswolds countryside a few miles from the centre of Bath. This cosy, friendly, welcoming pub is full of historic charm and character, with old beams, polished flagstones and open fires and it has been updated with a contemporary craft flavour. Open seven days a week, great food is served every day and seasonal menus use quality ingredients and support local suppliers where possible. There is a separate children’s menu and roasts are served on Sundays along with real ales and fine wines. The large pub garden with covered deck and outside bar is a popular destination on warm, sunny days and is available for exclusive hire throughout the year. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, this is the perfect location for walks with easy access to Kelston Roundhill, the Cotswold Way and the river. Dogs welcome!
SHOLAY Unit 17, Cargo 2, Wapping Wharf, Bristol, BS1 6ZA Tel: 0117 3362 845 Web: sholayindiankitchen.com Wapping Wharf’s thrilling Indian street food restaurant is already an immense success story among the range of quality, independent restaurants and cafes that are a firm fixture of the exciting Cargo development. Sholay has been garnering plenty of praise with its authentic signature Indian street-food dishes, executed with aplomb. With everything from kale and onion bhaji to the likes of peshwari lamb cutlets, tawa poussin, kathi roll and a host of vegetarian and even vegan specials along with house cocktails, Sholay is a must-try for lovers of Indian food.
B BLOCK Brookmead, The Chocolate Quarter, Trajectus Way, Keynsham BS31 2GJ. Tel: 0117 363 7119 Web: b-blockpizza.co.uk A modern all-day restaurant that specialises in authentic wood-fired pizzas, quality coffee, home-made cakes and sandwiches all made with local produce, B Block is part of Keynsham’s Chocolate Quarter. Housed within one of the original Fry’s chocolate factory buildings, the restaurant is blessed with plenty of natural light and styled with reclaimed light fittings and decorative items to create a stripped-back industrial feel. Open seven days a week for customers to enjoy superb coffee from Wogan, delicious breakfast dishes and any of the innovative, ever-changing pizza menu. A wide selection of quality wines, gins, local ciders and craft beers is also available.
HEARTH DINING Twitter: @hearthdining Hearth Dining is a unique, exciting and modern way to enjoy a restaurant experience in your home around Bristol and Bath. Whether an evening with family and friends is on the cards, or it’s a special occasion or corporate lunch meeting, Hearth has a variety of choices that can be brought right to you. Share a côte du boeuf with delicious sides or savour the taste of spring on your plate with delicate smoked mackerel. All Hearth’s menus can be found on the website, incorporating ingredients from local suppliers, farmers and growers. Once you’ve booked, they’ll prepare the menu so that on the night, not only do the chefs cook and introduce each course around your dinner table, but provide all of the equipment and tableware, leaving you free to simply entertain.
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THE WILDE KITCHEN Tel: 07912 484 861 Web: thewildekitchen.co.uk Email: hello@thewildekitchen.co.uk The Wilde Kitchen is a healthy food delivery service providing nutritious, locally sourced food for individuals and companies. It has its own nutritionist and personal trainer and is 100% plastic free in all its packaging. Exclusive for lunchtime delivery, Wilde provides hearty, nutrition-based lunchtime meals, designed to help people achieve their goals, whether it’s to lose some weight, reach a fitness target or just to eat more healthily. All food is prepared daily from the freshest ingredients and delivered straight to your office – and it’s addictive, believe us. There’s also a subscription service allowing you to create diet plans and pre-order from the menu – you can order once, focus on your work and a delicious healthy meal will arrive each day in time for lunch. Got a team meeting or event coming up? Wilde’s healthy corporate lunches are a world away from the usual stale ‘blandwiches’. The Bristol Magazine readers get an exclusive 20% off their first order, valid until the end of June. Just enter the discount code HealthyBristolMag when you order.
ROOT
PATA NEGRA
Unit 9 Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, Bristol BS1 6WP Tel: 0117 930 0260 Web: eatdrinkbristolfashion.co.uk/root
30 Clare Street, Bristol BS1 1YH Tel: 0117 927 6762 Web: patanegrabristol.com
This small-plate restaurant has sustainability at its heart and prides itself on giving vegetables the attention that they deserve. Serving meat and fish on the side while veg takes centre stage, it aims to allow people to enjoy simple but super-interesting food. Head to the heart of Wapping Wharf, to the top of the stack of renovated cargo containers, settle in and enjoy a view of Bristol’s harbour as well as great, conscientious food.
A super-chic Spanish tapas and wine bar in the heart of Bristol’s Old City, Pata Negra serves a regularly changing menu of seasonal small plates including fresh seafood, vegetarian dishes, and desserts – the churros are to-die-for. Popular with the lunch crowd, ideal for afterwork drinks, and great for relaxed evening dining, it has daily deals very much worth an eyeball; the lunch menu offers three tapas for £10 (Monday – Saturday) and, between 3pm and 6pm, three pintxos and a glass of sherry for £7. Plus bottomless cava brunch is back on the menu every month. The bar serves premium wines from the diverse regions of the Iberian Peninsula and the Enomatic wine cabinet enables self-service and a choice of eight top wines with self-service – just purchase a charge Image by ShotAway card from the bar.
HUBBOX 113 Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2PB Tel: 0117 973 1090 Web: hubbox.co.uk
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The Hubbox journey of foodie enlightenment started in St Ives at the skinny end of Cornwall, and the good food, good beer and good times have steadily worked their way up the peninsula, landing with Bristolians last summer on Whiteladies Road. An essential stop-off for American-inspired street food and drinks, Hubbox has an extensive menu of award-winning burgers made using 21-day dry-aged Cornish rare-breed beef, New York-style hot dogs that are produced in the UK using 100% free-range, oak-smoked pork, and fries that are hand cut and double fried. They also stock a great range of draught and bottled craft beers as well as a choice of Origin coffee, special recipe malt-shakes and soft drinks. At Hubbox HQ, food and the provenance of suppliers is something they’re hugely proud of.
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43 Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1HT Web: theoxbristol.com Tel: 0117 922 1001 Since its original eatery opened, tucked away in a basement beneath The Commercial Rooms on Corn Street, The Ox has extended its offering with its Clifton location and become known Bristol-wide for the excellent food and drink up for grabs, including some of the best steak in the city. It’s certainly up there at the top of our list when people ask for a recommendation. The menu comprises prime meaty cuts, beautiful small plates, delectable desserts and an ace Sunday roast, as well as several great-value deals including the early-bird steak offer. As a cousin to Hyde and The Milk Thistle, there’s always an impressive array of expertly crafted cocktails, plus wine, local beer and excellent ales.
SHOP 3 BISTRO
PI SHOP
3a Regent Street, Clifton BS8 4HW Tel: 0117 382 2235 Web: shop3bistro.co.uk
The General, Lower Guinea Street, Bristol BS1 6FU Tel: 0117 925 6872 Web: thepishop.co.uk
Inspired by West Country produce and foraged ingredients, the Shop 3 Bistro menus change with nature’s rhythm. This Clifton neighbourhood eatery serves moderately priced, rustic cuisine alongside seasonal cocktails that reflect the ever-changing hedgerows and forest floors, a small collection of English and natural wines, boutique South West spirits and Bristol craft beers.
For a classic sourdough pizza topped with authentic, tasty toppings and a pint of Bristol-brewed Left Handed Giant on tap, Pi Shop has fast become the place to go. Napoli meets Bristol in this top pizzeria whose dough is expertly cooked in a giant wood-fired oven, at around 420ºC to give its characteristic char. It’s a twostage process to ensure they get the most out of the ingredients – only after the first cook do they then add the toppings. Down by the water’s edge, it’s handy for mates, dates and family outings with its pared-back, cool interior. As you’d expect from chef Peter SanchezIglesias, the menu is carefully thought out; he’s always tweaking the making process and has just introduced a pizza tasting menu too!
THE THALI CAFE Clifton, Montpelier, Easton, Southville and Totterdown Instagram and Twitter: @thalisocial Web: thethalirestaurant.co.uk A bit of a household name in Bristol, The Thali Cafe and its flavoursome curries have won awards from The Observer and BBC Radio 4. Unconventional, makeshift and unexpected, this is an original dining experience where the surroundings reflect the colourful flavours of the food. Thali Cafe is inspired by the heart and soul of India, showcasing the hero dishes of the subcontinent from the back streets of Bombay to the beach shacks of Goa. It follows the Indian mantra ‘jugaad’ (do more with less) – that’s why you’ll find the menu to be simple and select in its offering, using local produce and ingredients where possible. It also offers vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options catering for all diets.
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PRIMROSE CAFÉ 1 Boyce’s Avenue, Bristol BS8 4AA Tel: 0117 946 6577 Web: primrosecafe.co.uk
MINT ROOM The Primrose Café has been beloved by Bristol for almost 25 years. Nestled in the heart of Clifton Village, the café provides ideally located seating on the private roof garden, inside the cosiness of the building, or outside by the street, making it the perfect spot for a lazy summer afternoon. You can stop by for afternoon tea and cakes, or for Sunday brunch – the menu has a large variety of choices depending on how hungry you feel, and they will even do private catering for events. The owners of the café also take the time to make sure that all their produce is ethically and locally sourced. You will be charmed from the moment you arrive – that much, we think, is undeniable.
BRAVAS 7 Cotham Hill, Bristol BS6 6LD Tel: 0117 329 6887 Web: bravas.co.uk What’s the deal here? Freshly prepared, high quality Spanishinspired tapas dishes, that’s what. A perfect combination of the welcoming atmosphere of a local pub and the quality of food expected in a great restaurant. Bravas got its inspiration by way of frequent visits to Spain and enjoying the unpretentious and inexpensive food available there in the local tapas bars. It has a daily changing menu to ensure the best fresh and seasonal products are available. Complementing the mouthwatering tapas on offer is a fantastic range of Spanish wines and beers. Needless to say, booking is advised, although there are 16 stools in the window area for unreserved dining when spontaneous tapas are needed. Spanish sandwiches and a takeaway menu of tapas are also available.
12-16 Clifton Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1AF Tel: 01173 291 300 Web: themintroom.co.uk Modern Indian cooking in Bristol’s picturesque Clifton. Regarded as Bristol’s finest modern Indian restaurant, Mint Room is certainly a cut above. With highly refined cooking, bolstered by an executive chef with a Michelin-starred background, dishes here have the wow-factor. Expect quality British ingredients, subtle spicing and stunning presentation, as well as fabulous cocktails, a relaxing bar-lounge area and spacious dining environs along with friendly service – all of which make for a captivating mix.
BELLITA 34 Cotham Hill, Bristol BS6 6LA Tel: 0117 923 8755 Web: bellita.co.uk As the boisterous little sister of Bell’s Diner and Bar Rooms, Bellita is all about jollity. Literally translating into ‘little beauty’, this bar has a relaxed approach to eating and drinking. But that doesn’t mean the food isn’t top-notch: the likes of smoked Iberico pancetta, new-season peas, wild garlic, morcilla and radicchio; and pan-roasted Chalk Stream trout, spinach and preserved lemon have earned it attention in the national press. We love the Wye Valley asparagus with pine nut mayo. Whether you’re looking to perch at the bar for a quick bite or settle in at a table to work through the menu, Bellita accommodates all.
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BAR BUVETTE 31 Baldwin Street, BS1 1RG Tel: 0117 370 9667 Email: salut@bar-buvette.co.uk Neatly tucked away on Baldwin Street with a delightfully French-looking frontage, Bar Buvette may seem quietly unassuming from the outside but – let us assure you – myriad delights lie inside and they have made it a firm favourite with Bristol’s foodies. With a great offering of French wines and small plates of charcuterie and cheese, as well as hot plates and seasonal specials, it combines charming interiors with a chic, relaxed vibe. For lunch from Thursday to Saturday, we reckon the cheese toastie is a must, or head over from 6pm from Tuesday to Saturday for a full evening of wine and grazing. À votre santé!
NO MAN’S GRACE
BROKEN DOCK
6 Chandos Road, Bristol BS6 6PE Tel: 0117 974 4077 Web: nomansgrace.com
Millennium Promenade, Bristol BS1 5AD Tel: 0117 325 0898 Web: brokendock.co.uk
Opened in 2014 by John Watson – owner and head chef, counting Casamia and The Gallimaufry among his former culinary milieu – No Man’s Grace is a modern British eatery in the heart of Redland. Right at home among the Chandos Road restaurant elite, it offers relaxed, fine dining and uses seasonal and locally sourced ingredients to create elegant, contemporary dishes. We just love the sound of the parmesan gnocchi, sage butter, caramelised shallot and hazelnut – a chance to visit this place is not to be passed up.
The team behind independently run Broken Dock care about quality. They’re known for cooking their entire menu ready to order and sourcing ingredients locally around Bristol. Thanks to the city’s ever-changing and competitive standard of dining, the team has learned, along the way, how to really stand out among the restaurant crowd. Lounge beside the water on a sunny evening, overlooking the SS Great Britain and Ashton Court and see for yourself why this is the ideal space to relax while enjoying high quality dishes. Whether you’re brunching with friends in the day, dining with your loved-one at night or trying the award-winning Sunday roasts with the family, Broken Dock has absolutely got you covered – so get a wiggle on and get down there!
ALP MAC Web: alpmac.co.uk Twitter: @alpmac Heads up; there’s a beautiful breed of macaroni and cheese on the street food scene. Working in the Alps made the Alp Mac team realise that there is no such thing as too much cheese, and as a result came their four-cheese blend to make the grilled macaroni for what is widely regarded as one of the best street food stands in the city. Alp Mac works closely with a number of local producers including Bruton Dairy, Somerset Charcuterie, Longmans Dairy, Rare Butchers, Marks Bread and Shipton Mill. They pop up around Bristol and the West Country, so check their social media feeds for up-to-date news of where you can get your fix, or even get in touch with Chris and the team about hiring them for a private event.
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WE THE CURIOUS CAFÉ Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5DB Tel: 0117 915 1000 Web: wethecurious.org Expect great views of Bristol’s Harbourside and Millennium Square while you enjoy freshly prepared, sustainably-sourced dishes and drinks in the award-winning We The Curious café. Committed to serving fresh, sustainable, local and organic produce, the foodie team, led by head chef Amy, prepares its offering each day and this includes delicious artisan bread, cakes, salads and pizza. The café has been credited with a two gold star award by The Sustainable Restaurant Association and – extra bonus – you won’t find any single-use plastic bottles in the café! Open from 10am – 5pm weekdays, 10am – 6pm weekends and Bristol school holidays, this little spot also serves up its brunch menu from 10am – 12pm every day. Pop in before a stint in the planetarium perhaps or a sunbathe on the square outside.
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HARVEY NICHOLS 2ND FLOOR RESTAURANT & BAR 27 Philadelphia Street, Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, Bristol BS1 3BZ Tel: 0117 916 8888 Web: harveynichols.com/restaurant/bristol-dining/ As well as all the lovely shopping one can enjoy at Harvey Nichols, the Bristol store also has one of the best gourmet food markets, a quality wine shop, and a top-notch, all-day dining restaurant. With its chic setting – think gorgeous golden seating, luxurious finishes and soft lighting – it's the perfect place to enjoy a light lunch, an indulgent afternoon tea or a sumptuous dinner. It has also hosted some high-end collaborations of late, with the likes of Duck & Waffle’s Dan Doherty and Bristol’s own Box-E. For special occasions, be sure to bag the private dining room for 12 if you can. Additionally there is, of course, every shopper’s oasis – the second-floor bar which offers a seasonally changing drinks list including great cocktails as well as wines and champagnes available by the glass. Open day and night, the restaurant and bar are independently accessible after the store itself closes, via an express lift from the Penn Street entrance.
THE LOCK UP 182 Church Road, Bristol BS5 9HX Tel: 0117 329 0707 Web: thelockupbristol.co.uk Church Road is really thriving and developing right now, and it’s beautiful to see. It’s thanks in part to the opening of gorgeous little establishments such as The Lock Up. This family-run restaurant and bar in Redfield offers brunch, dinner, Sunday roast and drinks, with its local and seasonal ingredients sourced by chef Aidan and his team to ensure menus reflect the changing seasons and support local businesses. The lemon and garlic arancini with beetroot tart, squash and kohlrabi salad is a winner – why not chase it down with orange panna cotta with praline crumb and burnt orange puree? Delicious.
GRILLSTOCK 41 Triangle West, Bristol BS8 1ER Tel: 0117 929 7690 Web: grillstock.co.uk Ribs, brisket, chicken, huge plates of mixed BBQ and outrageous sides: diners at Grillstock can expect all of this and more. Tucked away on the Clifton Triangle, Grillstock is the Godfather of Bristol’s barbecue scene, serving up authentic Stateside-style smoked meats in buns, stacks of crunchy slaw, pickles and that oh-so sweet homemade barbecue sauce of theirs. If it’s true Deep South-style low and slow grilled goodness that you’re searching for then look no further than Grillstock!
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