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Wondering where you can grab an al fresco pint or bite to eat in Bristol? Find out which restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars across the city have outdoor seating.
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Bars
Enjoy cracking views over the city centre with cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired dishes from the Bambalan terrace.
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Sip on expertly crafted cocktails on The Milk Thistle's outdoor seating in the city centre.
For cocktails like no other, visit Bristol’s only liquid nitrogen cocktail bar, which is now taking outdoor seating bookings.
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Undershed
Undershed is the brand new outside bar outside Watershed, which has its own menu of tasty vegetarian and vegan bar snacks as well as hot and cold drinks, beers and wines.
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Toto's By The River
This waterfront bar in Redcliffe reopens from with food and drink available on their riverside terrace. Booking is recommended but not essential.
Pubs
City centre
King Street Brew House have 22 outdoor tables outside on the cobbles of King Street.
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The Hole in the Wall
The historic pub just off Queen Square has a suntrap of a beer garden.
Small Bar
King Street's Small Bar has several tables outside for you to watch the world go by.
Left Handed Giant Brewpub
Snag an outdoor seat in the courtyard by Castle Bridge, overlooking the river.
Harbourside
The Apple
Beloved cider boat The Apple has a large sunny terrace and outdoor bar.
The Pump House
Waterside gastropub The Pump House accepts walk-ins or bookings for its outside tables.
The Ostrich
Tables in the Harbourside pub's large waterside terrace are available on a first come, first served basis.
Wild Beer Co.
The buzzing patio at craft beer bar Wild Beer Co. in Wapping Wharf is open for walk-ins.
Gloucester Road
The Galli’s outdoor seating is a great spot for people-watching on Gloucester Road.
The Grace
The Grace on Gloucester Road is a popular choice for its large beer garden.
The Bristol Flyer
The Flyer on Gloucester Road has a large back garden and smaller front terrace, with bookable spaces and walk-ins welcomed too.
The Royal Oak
Reserve tables in The Royal Oak multi-tiered beer garden on Gloucester Road, complete with an area for kids.
Clifton
The White Lion's huge outdoor terrace is perfect for al fresco drinks and an unbeatable view of Clifton Suspension Bridge.
The Mall
Al fresco dining and drinks in this Clifton pub’s secluded garden are a popular choice for locals.
The Hope & Anchor
The Hope & Anchor in Clifton has a multi-level, secluded and leafy beer garden.
St Werburghs
The Farm
Outdoor tables in The Farm’s spacious garden is available on a first come, first served basis.
Kingsdown
The Highbury Vaults
You can book tables in the walled garden at The Highbury Vaults on St Michael's Hill and enjoy some of their comforting pub grub.
Bedminster
The Victoria Park Pub & Kitchen
The Victoria Park in Windmill Hill has great views of the hills on the outskirts of the city.
The Spotted Cow
There's plenty of room in The Spotted Cow's large beer garden in Bedminster.
Montpelier
The Cadbury
Al fresco food and drinks are back at local's favourite The Cadbury.
Fishponds
The Star
Enjoy the beer garden at this Fishponds Road pub as well as regular live music.
Cafés
Bar and Café at Bristol Old Vic
Spot the theatre's colourful huts on King Street. Each hut is themed around a past Bristol Old Vic production. They're available on a first come, first served basis.
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Harbourside Kitchen at Brunel's SS Great Britain
Enjoy fish and chips on the Harbourside Kitchen's outdoor tables, with stunning views across the harbour. They also have cakes and cream teas as well as takeaway drinks, snacks and ice creams available too.
Favourite Harbourside hangout Arnolfini will be bringing their outside bar back, with unbeatable harbour views.
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Quay Street Diner have outdoor seating on Nelson Street, with a selection of diner classics available from 12pm Monday - Friday, plus all-day brunch and bottomless brunch from 9am on weekends. Booking is recommended.
Visit St George's Bristol Cafe Bar for an afternoon treat. Think coffee, delicious fresh-out-of-the-oven baked savouries and a spot of elderflower pressé. Open Tuesday to Friday, 12-6.30pm.
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The Mud Dock's deck overlooks the harbour and is a top spot for al fresco dining.
Restaurants
Clifton
At Clifton restaurant and bar Racks, you can dine al fresco in the cosy setting of covered and heated pop-up The Pavilion.
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The Secret Garden at The Square Club
The Square Club is home to The Secret Garden, a premium al fresco drinking and dining space that’s fully heated and covered.
Imagine you’re on holiday with Mediterranean-style dishes on The Lido’s poolside terrace.
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Brace & Browns
Head for pizza on the patio on the covered and heated terrace at Brace & Browns on Whiteladies Road.
The Burger Joint
Build your own burgers with your choice of patty, toppings and sides at this Whiteladies Road restaurant with its large front terrace.
City centre
Tuck into classic German dishes and creative cocktails on the terrace at Klosterhaus in Quakers Friars. They recommend pre-booking.
Bocabar
Enjoy a Boca pizza on the outdoor seating at both the Finzels Reach and Paintworks restaurants.
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Cathay Rendezvous
Visit the longest-running Chinese restaurant in Bristol on King Street, where they have outdoor seating in their courtyard.
Zerodegrees
The beer garden and balcony at Zerodegrees on Colston Street is a top choice for drinks with a view of the city.
Harbourside
Outdoor seating at The Bristol Hotel’s waterside Shore Bar is available throughout the year.
Riverstation
Join Riverstation on the spacious al fresco terrace for superb seasonal food and unbeatable Harbourside views.
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Gambas
Savour Spanish-inspired dishes on the outdoor terrace at Wapping Wharf seafood restaurant Gambas.
Cargo Cantina
Get your fix of tacos and margaritas on the terrace at fellow Wapping Wharf restaurant.
The original Woky Ko restaurant is in the midst of the fun in Wapping Wharf.
The outdoor terrace at this Japanese-style bar and restaurant is always buzzing, no matter the weather.
Broken Dock
Based in Brunel Quay, head to Broken Dock for delicious brunches, dinners and roasts on their waterside terrace.
Dine al fresco on the Welsh Back terrace at Aqua as well as at their Portishead and Clifton restaurants.
Get yourself a quality steak dinner at Steak of the Art - they take bookings for their outdoor seating if you prefer.
Dine inside or out for your burger fix at the bustling Three Brothers Burgers on Welsh Back.
Redcliffe
Book a table on the terrace overlooking Temple Gardens at Recess for fantastic food, coffee, cocktails and everything in between.
Pasture
Steakhouse Pasture in Redcliffe has several outside tables for you to enjoy dinner and drinks.
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