Food & Drink

Food-lovers will be spoilt for choice in Bristol. Whether you enjoy hearty pub grub, French classic cooking or lively Mexican food, you can rest assured that you’ll have an abundance of great places to choose from. Use the Search Food & Drink tool on the right hand side to find something specific, or simply browse the pages below for some mouth-watering inspiration.

Restaurants in Bristol
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to eat or an indulgent seven-course meal, Bristol has an incredible selection of great quality restaurants, bistros and brasseries from which to choose. Take your pick from one of the many different cuisines available in the city, including European, South American, Asian, Caribbean and good old traditional English fare.
Cafeterias
Grab a quick latte on your way through or sink into a deep sofa and spend time catching up with friends. Bristol boasts a unique café culture with so many different cafes, delis, bars and shops to choose from. Many establishments serve fair trade, organic coffee and tea, in keeping with Bristol’s proud status as a green and fair trade city.
Pubs & Bars in Bristol
Bristol’s busy nightlife scene is made just so by the great selection of pubs and bars located throughout the city. You can enjoy a fine glass of Chardonnay in one of Clifton’s chic wine bars, or a tasty pint of locally-brewed beer in one of the Old City’s quirky pubs. No matter what sort of tipple takes your fancy, you can rest assured that you’ll find exactly what you’re after in Bristol.
Special Occasions in Bristol
Whether it’s Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Father’s Day or your best mate’s 30th, you’ll have no trouble finding a great place in which to celebrate with family and friends. Enjoy finely-cooked delicacies in an award-winning restaurant, or keep the cocktails flowing in one of Bristol’s livelier venues. Let us inspire you with our favourite places to celebrate in Bristol.
Food & Drink Events
From Bristol’s weekly Farmers’ Market to the Soil Association’s famous Organic Food Festival, this thriving city has a packed calendar of food and drink events on throughout the year. The Bristol Wine & Food Fair, one of the city’s newest food events, features delicious produce and delectable wines from across the UK and the rest of the world.