Food and drink

A guide to restaurants in Bristol, Bristol pubs and bars, local produce and more

Food, glorious food. There some very special restaurants in Bristol just waiting for you to find them and the great thing is many can only be found here in the city. We have award-winning restaurants and restaurants on boats; cafés and restaurants that are great for kids and dining for grown ups. You can also find information for the best restaurants for groups of friends and where to enjoy a special dinner for two.

If all that food is making you thirsty, there are plenty of pubs and bars in Bristol – from the very old to the very new. And as the city is surrounded by beautiful countryside, you must take time to enjoy the great country pubs.

Eating out
All the info on Bristol's restaurants, cafés and pubs serving grub
Drink
Information on Bristol's drinking establishments - from quaint old country pubs to bustling city bars
Local produce
A run-down of where to sample Bristol's local produce, including Farmers' Markets and restaurants that grow their own food
Award-winning
Bristol's has some of the UK's best dining - here's a list of our award-winning restaurants, bars and cafés
Lessons
Food is often more satisfying when you prepare it yourself, so here's a list of Bristol cookery schools and cocktail-making classes
Featured chef
This autumn, we speak to Paul Riley, executive chef at The Bristol Hotel, and he reveals one of his top recipes for you to try