Restaurants in Bristol 1 June 2014 at 6:43PM in Going out deals 12 replies 3.1K views

Sunny_Saver

We likely homely, down-to-earth restaurants/pubs and we're in Bristol in July. Any recommendations please?

Thank you.

BunnieJ

Will you be staying in the city centre? There are lots of pubs/restaurants to choose from. There are quite a few nice pubs by the harbourside where you can sit out by the river if the weather's nice it also depends how much you want to spend.

Fruittea

You'll find all the usual brands both in Cabot and the Harbourside. So remember to takes any vouchers or codes that are on offer for the Prezzo's etc.


Here's a link to Harbourside http://www.harboursidealive.co.uk/social


Also places like ZaZa bazaar where you can eat as much world food as you like for £8.99. Also Cosmo - pan Asian which has a similar deal.


Bristol is quite a large city so it's best to plan where you want to go. In July there's usually something going on around the dock area. And in Millenium square you can sit and watch the huge tele and have a picnic.
It's probably best to say where you are staying then people can make more local suggestions.
Have fun.

roobee13

Hi Sunny saver,

Are you staying in the centre or outskirts? The Harbour festival is on 19th-20th July I think, lovely as the harbourside is, it is rammed that weekend. I can deffo point you in the direction of some quieter places though, let me know!

Sunny_Saver

We're at the Premier Inn near the Centre, no brekkie included, so tips for that would be appreciated. We are there after the Harbour Festival. We went one year, it was fun.

BunnieJ

We're at the Premier Inn near the Centre, no brekkie included, so tips for that would be appreciated. We are there after the Harbour Festival. We went one year, it was fun.

If you walk away from the city centre (towards a place called Gloucester Road) there are plenty of places to get breakfast. The nearest is probably Boston Tea Party: http://www.bostonteaparty.co.uk/our_cafes/bristol-gloucester-road.php

roobee13

Bunnie is spot on, Glos Rd is great for food places. In terms of quiet pubs etc, it's also good for that if you have a good wander. If you walk up St Michaels hill (VERY steep) you will also find lots of nice pubs too. I'd also recommend the Grain Barge or the Porthouse by the harbour. Can't seem to post links to them on my phone, sorry

Have a lovely time!!

Steve059

Avoid Zsa Zsa Bazaar on the harbourside and The Cowshed in Whiteladies Road: both are, IMHO, food poisoning outbreaks waiting to happen. Indeed, the ZZB has reviews from people who've suffered this. And the Cowshed's "game pie" is, by their own admission, beef.

Sunny_Saver

Yes, it's always helpful to have names of places to avoid too!

Thanks.

BunnieJ

Avoid Zsa Zsa Bazaar on the harbourside and The Cowshed in Whiteladies Road: both are, IMHO, food poisoning outbreaks waiting to happen. Indeed, the ZZB has reviews from people who've suffered this. And the Cowshed's "game pie" is, by their own admission, beef.

Never tried The Cowshed, but I don't think I want to now! My OH and I love going to ZZB (especially as they often post deal vouchers through out letterbox ) but it's not for everyone. I often have a dodgy tummy after a meal out there, but I think it's more a case of me stuffing myself with too much food!

There's a place called The Stable on the harbourside which is very popular. They only do pizza, pies and cider. My OH would recommend a place called Mud-dock too, which is just a bit further on from there.

http://stablepizza.com/home/the-stable-bristol/
http://www.mud-dock.co.uk/

roboticpink

OMG are you kidding? The Cowshed is amazing - the food's incredible! But it is kind of expensive, too.

The Volunteer does very good food (esp roasts) and is quite near your hotel:
www.volunteertavern.co.uk/

They're small though so get yourselves in early