Eating in Bristol Sat night

Eating in Bristol Sat night

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DevonPaul

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1,295 posts

144 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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It is out anniversary this weekend, and we're off to Bristol for some Goth Rock on Friday at the Anson Rooms followed by a wine fair from 11-2 on Sat(!).

The intention is then to go back to the hotel for a rest and a swim, but the reality will be staring into shop windows and sitting in coffee bars.

Having looked for somewhere to eat online, they all seem to be either chains (which I try to avoid) or fast food joints. The best chain type place seems to be Loch Fyne.

Can anyone suggest a good independant central restaurant for early evening on Sat, up to about £40-£50/head?

Paul

BristolRich

545 posts

140 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Bristol Beer Emporium does ok food when Ive eaten in there...
http://thebeeremporium.net/

For Curry the Raj (same street as Beer Emporium) is good but can get noisy
http://raj-bristol.co.uk/

People rave about Mud Dock but never eaten there...possibly only open during the day only.


Obiwonkeyblokey

5,400 posts

247 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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youre spoilt for choice. best steak at either steak of the art on the Harbourside or The Ox in Corn street. also in Corn street San Carlo.

all are tons better than a chain place.

DevonPaul

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1,295 posts

144 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Thanks - I actually had a thought afterwards (a bit rash, I know) and searched for "Bristol Independent restaurants" which gave me quite a few hits.

Steak of the Art popped up, and also Bordeaux Quay, Tobacco Factory, and The Rummer. Any experience of any of these?

miniman

26,338 posts

269 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Bordeaux Quay is nice, but I personally don't like the location. You could try Graze on Queen Square, or if you like meat and lots of it, Grillstock on Clifton Triangle http://grillstock.co.uk/grillstock-smokehouse-clif...

miniman

26,338 posts

269 months

Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Incidentally, the correct answer is to jump on a train to Bath and sample Cowshed, or Hudson, or Herd wink

jkh112

22,944 posts

165 months

Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Another I would recommend is Severnshed

miniman

26,338 posts

269 months

Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Yep, Severnshed is really nice, as is Riverstation next door.

GlenMH

5,276 posts

250 months

Wednesday 29th October 2014
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There is a Cowshed in Bristol. If it is meat you are after, than Cau on the Triangle is good, as is the Bistro at the Hotel du Vin.

hornetrider

63,161 posts

212 months

Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Loch Fyne in Bristol is actually pretty good, I ate there the other week. Would also recommend Severnshed and riverstation. Oh, never had a bad meal in Aqua either.

RemaL

25,010 posts

241 months

Wednesday 29th October 2014
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GlenMH said:
There is a Cowshed in Bristol. If it is meat you are after, than Cau on the Triangle is good, as is the Bistro at the Hotel du Vin.
I was about to say there was a cowshed in bristol. Very nice but not cheap

I'm trying steak of the art next week

GlenMH

5,276 posts

250 months

Wednesday 29th October 2014
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Other ideas: Wilks has a Michelin star and isn't that expensive. The Kensington Arms is properly good, too.

AngryApples

5,449 posts

272 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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San Carlos is actually a chain, albeit on a smaller scale (though I will admit, just about my favourite 'upscale' choice in Bristol)

Excellent food and service, always

Obiwonkeyblokey

5,400 posts

247 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Bath is massively oeverated to Bristol by Comparison. In the last 12 moths alone Bristol ahs seen about 20 new eateries pop up.

If you really at to push the boat out then Casamia in westbury on trym.

amazing event meal, but expensive. lots of Michelin stars and dry ice.

Id be interested in your views on Steak of the Art Remal. I rate it about the Ox and Cau. Currently my favourite for steak.

BristolRich

545 posts

140 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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AngryApples said:
San Carlos is actually a chain, albeit on a smaller scale (though I will admit, just about my favourite 'upscale' choice in Bristol)

Excellent food and service, always
Maybe...Food is good (when you eventually get what you ordered) but the last time I went in there it was a total disaster. Waiters constantly fluffing and creeping certain guests, wrong food, cold food, and to cap it all off having someone elses order thrown over me and SWMBO and provide no offer of help in clearing it up or cleaning her clothes. Not my idea of a fun night.

Was in Aqua (Whiteladies Rd) last Sat and was very good and good price. Again chain but heard nothing but BAD experiences from the River Cottage place oposite....Avoid!

Edited by BristolRich on Thursday 30th October 10:57

brissleboy

400 posts

177 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Grab a cab, head to North St, Bedminster, late afternoon, have a wander, few beers or coffee (plenty of choice for either) then go to Souk Kitchen for some fantastic, well priced food... not too far a walk back to Clifton afterwards either too, 30 mins or so...

http://www.soukitchen.co.uk/

I've lived in Bristol all my life, eaten pretty much everywhere and this is where we always come back to time and time again, definitely our restaurant of choice and it's right opposite The Tobacco Factory. If you venture as far as the London Inn end of North St, there is a place called the Steam Crane, great selection of beer and they also do a mean burger.

Steak and tapas seem to very "in" in Bristol at the moment, can also recommend The Ox, Cau and Cowshed for a big slab of meat, I favour Wilks as the best restaurant in town but you need to book early.

Have a great evening, this City beats Bath every time smile

Obiwonkeyblokey

5,400 posts

247 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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forgot about wilks. lush.


brissleboy

400 posts

177 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Obiwonkeyblokey said:
forgot about wilks. lush.
Beats Casamia hands down.

Harvey Nicks restaurant very good too but I was staggered by the bill!

hornetrider

63,161 posts

212 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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Budget heading slowly north... scratchchin

GlenMH

5,276 posts

250 months

Thursday 30th October 2014
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hornetrider said:
Budget heading slowly north... scratchchin
rofl