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Cafe Refectoire at St James Priory

Whitson Street, Bristol, BS1 3NZ

Tel: +44 (0)117 379 0009

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St James Priory Cafe Exterior

About

Great coffee, great food and lovely people. Eat in or Take away.

Cafe Refectoire is right next to the Bristol Bus & Coach Station with access to St James Priory, the oldest church in Bristol still in daily use.

Ingredients are locally sourced and menus reflect seasonal availability. All dishes are prepared in house by their experienced and passionate chef who leads a team committed to excellent customer service.

 -  Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options

 -  Local breakfast and lunch deliveries

 -  Meeting and conference facilities

 -  Free WiFi

A cafe with a heart and a force for good - all proceeds go to charity supporting vulnerable people in Bristol. Find out more about St James Priory charitable work here

Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm

Further Information

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      67
    • Very Good
      14
    • Average
      1
    • Poor
      0
    • Terrible
      1

    Recent Reviews:

    • Maggie G
      Kokkola, Finland
      Calm and tranquility in the midst of hectic life ...
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 7th March 2020
      St James Priory, the oldest surviving building in Bristol (1129) is situated on a very busy road-roundabout network and is an oasis of peace and tranquility. It is a stunningly beautiful Norman... Read full review
    • baz653
      London, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      quaint
      4 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 23rd September 2020
      lovely old priory by a park where you can chill out and picnic .not far from the old fish market few drunken people and street sleepers there sad to see that Read full review
    • Richard M
      Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Business
      A hidden gem
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 7th July 2021
      Great food. Friendly staff. Central location. What’s not to like? I had lunch - the salads were fresh and tasty. Really can’t fault it. Read full review

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