Good lunch venue in Bristol?

[BrabusMog]

Going shopping in Bristol with the OH tomorrow and I want to take her out for a well deserved meal, more than likely to be around lunchtime.

With the greatest of respect to the chain restuarants like Zizzi etc they really aren't our bag but not knowing Bristol I don't know any of the city's gems! As it is lunch I wouldn't want to be spending more than £50-£75 inc wine.

And as we will be nowhere near London for once a trip up the OXO tower is out the question.

[pedantlewis]

Bordeaux Quay on the waterfront is nice, they have a 'smart' (ish) restaurant upstairs or a more low key brasserie downstairs.

Mud Dock Cafe used to be good, I've not been there in a few years though.

[_Batty_]

pedantlewis said:

Bordeaux Quay on the waterfront is nice, they have a 'smart' (ish) restaurant upstairs or a more low key brasserie downstairs.

Mud Dock Cafe used to be good, I've not been there in a few years though.

Mud Dock or Severn Shed.

and theres a boat around the corner, but i've forgotten the name...

[edited]

Its called Glass Boat, how in Gods name i forgot that....

Edited by _Batty_ on Tuesday 25th August 14:58

[off_again]

Yeah, I was going to suggest down by the waterfront. Not necessarily the best places to eat, but pleasant and peaceful. Relax and watch the tourists get lost trying to cross the various docks... amusing...

Oddly, the restaurant at the Explore@Bristol is OK and reasonable value for money and the museum is a good laugh too.... (at Millennium square which is just off from the waterfront by the way)

[BrabusMog]

Severn Shed looks quite nice, any other suggestions?

[Brian Fantana]

Browns at the top of Park St - right next to the museum & Willis university building.

[SirClarke]

Browns is grim, the food is ok (nothing special) and the atmosphere is terrible. Favoured by nobby Bristol students.

Bordeaux Quay food is very good and the location is nice.

If you fancy something different try Taste in St Nicholas market. A very relaxed/casual atmosphere (pretty much a cafe set in a (brilliant) deli) but the food there is better than almost anything else I've eaten in bristol. A hidden gem, just read some reviews for proof.

If you fancy a bit of variation try El Puerto on prince St which is a tapas place. Well priced and well cooked food though possibly better in a larger group.

ZeroDegrees up on Colston St, just off the centre, also does very nice food and more importantly excellent beer brewed on-site. And it has some half decent views.

Edited by SirClarke on Tuesday 25th August 16:59

[miniman]

BrabusMog said:

Severn Shed looks quite nice, any other suggestions?

Riverstation, next door to Severn Shed. Restaurant upstairs, slightly more casual dining downstairs. Both excellent.

Or you could try Brasserie Blanc in Cabot Circus, or Carluccios.

[Obiwonkeyblokey]

the food in goldbrick house on park street is also good, but my favourite lunchtime place to eat is san carlos in corn street

[miniman]

Obiwonkeyblokey said:

the food in goldbrick house on park street is also good, but my favourite lunchtime place to eat is san carlos in corn street

Don't you find Goldbrick House desparately contrived and packed with new media types?

[SirClarke]

Riverstation is very good and always seems to get mention as one of the better places in Bristol to eat, and again a very nice location.

Not been to Goldbrick house but Mark Taylor (evening post chap) really disliked it (overall average of 3.5/10) and his reviews tend to be spot on in my opinion.

[BrabusMog]

miniman said:

Obiwonkeyblokey said:

the food in goldbrick house on park street is also good, but my favourite lunchtime place to eat is san carlos in corn street

Don't you find Goldbrick House desparately contrived and packed with new media types?

That is exactly the type of place I am looking to avoid, I think the OH would not appreciate being taken to a meeting venue! I have preliminarily booked Severnshed although Riverstation looks pretty good too! Wish I had more time around the area to try a few more of the places out.

[SirClarke]

If you ever get more time in Bristol and fancy something more interesting and out-the-way go for one of these. And as a note crackerjack reviews are generally very good:


Cafe Maitreya, Easton - my favourite place to eat in Bristol.
http://www.crackerjack.co.uk/bristol/review/cafe-m...

Primrose cafe, Clifton
http://www.crackerjack.co.uk/bristol/review/primro...

Taste, city centre - only open lunchtime
http://www.crackerjack.co.uk/bristol/review/taste/...

Bell Diner, off Gloucester road - weird and wonderful dishes, always something new and interesting
http://www.crackerjack.co.uk/bristol/review/bells-...

[BrabusMog]

SirClarke said:

If you ever get more time in Bristol and fancy something more interesting and out-the-way go for one of these. And as a note crackerjack reviews are generally very good:


Cafe Maitreya, Easton - my favourite place to eat in Bristol.
http://www.crackerjack.co.uk/bristol/review/cafe-m...

Primrose cafe, Clifton
http://www.crackerjack.co.uk/bristol/review/primro...

Taste, city centre - only open lunchtime
http://www.crackerjack.co.uk/bristol/review/taste/...

Bell Diner, off Gloucester road - weird and wonderful dishes, always something new and interesting
http://www.crackerjack.co.uk/bristol/review/bells-...

Thanks for those, got some decision making to do now

[_Batty_]

got to admit Zero degrees does nothing for me, beer is al so-so rather than exciting. Food was ok, but lacked something (i am not a food critic )
Hope Severnshed is good, and you don't get too confused with the loos...

report back

[Robwhite]

I'd agree with most of the posts here. If you are near the centre then Bordeaux Quay is the best, top notch dining. I'd put Riverstation next, they are both on the waterfront. Severnshed is pretty good, but not as good that the 1st two and I thought its a bit noisy. If you want another very good (expensive) restaurant there's Hotel Du Vin, in the centre and 5mins walk from the waterfront. The wife thinks its as good asd Bordeaux Quay, but I thought it was pretentious. SAn Marco in Corn St is a very good Italian.

Have a good lunch

[BrabusMog]

Christ, last minute work emergency means I have to be i Greenwich for 9am tomorrow! Should be out of there by midday so could get back to Bristol for early evening dining, going to stick with Severnshed and see what kind of toilet mishap I have!

[lingus75]

Anywhere near the centre will be average. Get in a cab and ask to be taken to 'Juniper' on Cotham brow. If you dont enjoy it then I will apologise with a million bows. Have a look at the lunch menu if your unsure.

BTW the lunch menu doesn't cost more than £10. If your staying near the centre go to St. Nicholas Market just of Corn. Street.

Edited by lingus75 on Tuesday 25th August 23:30

[GavGav]

SirClarke said:

Bells Diner, off Gloucester road - weird and wonderful dishes, always something new and interesting
http://www.crackerjack.co.uk/bristol/review/bells-...

Go here. Very special

[garycat]

I liked San Carlo on Corn St. Very good Italian but you will probably have to book ahead. It was recommended to me by an italian chef.

Also Obento - a sushi place on Baldwin St (girls love sushi)

Las Iguanas - mexican.. yum.

Old India - massive portions so don't order too much and the toilets are great.