Spyglass Restaurant

The Spyglass Restaurant is situated in the heart of Bristol's docks, offering contemporary 170-seater al fresco-style dining. The venue is split between a converted barge and the adjacent quayside, occupying one of Bristol's most stunning waterside settings.

The inspiration behind the Spyglass Restaurant is 'holiday in the sun' restaurants, bringing a piece of the Mediterranean into Bristol's old city. The interior is smart, sunny and al fresco in style, although the whole area is covered by canvas and fitted with heaters should the British weather not be at its best!

The overall concept is barbecued Mediterranean food that is simple and great value for money, with the average price of a main course being just £7.00. There are no starters, but rather a simple selection of main courses served from the barbecue, as well as salads, tapas, side dishes and desserts.

Like the food, drinks are simple and continental in influence, featuring carafes of wine, sangria and beer. For groups of eight people or more, there's a party menu available at £12.95 per head, which includes meze to share, plus a choice of selected mains and desserts.

Note, however, that the Spyglass Restaurant operates a non-reservation policy for tables of less than eight people, and works on a first come, first served policy.