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Al Fresco Dining in Bristol

  1. Terrace at Harbour House

    From harbourside eateries to stunning roof terraces, we've picked out some of the best places to eat al fresco in Bristol when the sun is shining...

  2. Bristol's best pub gardens

    When the sun is shining, there are few nicer places to be than a pub garden or terrace. Here are a few of our favourites around Bristol...

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    Warm summer weather calls for al fresco eating at some of Bristol's best picnic spots...

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  1. Add Cabot Circus to your Itinerary

    Cabot Circus

    Bristol Shopping Quarter

    Enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner at Cabot Circus with flavours from around the world. From the ultimate dining experience at Harvey Nichols, to authentic Italian at Piccolino.

  2. Add The Ostrich to your Itinerary

    The Ostrich

    Harbourside

    Perched on the edge of the historic Bristol Harbourside, The Ostrich sits proudly with its huge riverside beer garden and cosy interiors over two floors.

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  3. Add Bocabar Finzels Reach to your Itinerary

    Bocabar Finzels Reach

    Central Bristol

    Open seven days a week, Bocabar offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday roasts , looking to being a busy social, drinking and dining hub. 

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  4. Add Chew Valley Distillery to your Itinerary

    Chew Valley Distillery

    Chew Valley

    Chew Valley Distillery Is a multi award-winning gin distillery located on the borders of Bristol and Bath. Now open to the public for events, onsite drinks and shopping.

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  5. Add 360 Cafe at the Clifton Observatory to your Itinerary

    360 Cafe at the Clifton Observatory

    Clifton

    Clifton Observatory’s 360 glass cafe offers both indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the City of Bristol and Clifton Suspension bridge.

  6. Add Harbourside Kitchen to your Itinerary

    Harbourside Kitchen

    Harbourside

    Located alongside Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the Harbourside Kitchen offers superb views of the ship as across Bristol’s historic floating harbour.

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  7. Add The Courtyard Cafe to your Itinerary

    The Courtyard Cafe

    Bristol & Bath

    Housed within the stables of historic Ashton Court Mansion, the Courtyard Cafe is the perfect start or end to your adventure through the woods and grasslands on the estate.

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  8. Add KASK to your Itinerary

    KASK

    Bedminster

    KASK is a natural wine bar in Bristol serving local cheese and charcuterie. KASK also runs themed monthly wine tastings - both in the bar as well as online, which means wherever you are in the UK, you can take part.

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  9. Add Mud Dock Cycleworks and Cafe to your Itinerary

    Mud Dock Cycleworks and Cafe

    Harbourside

    Over the last 25 years, Mud Dock Café has evolved to become one of Bristol’s most successful independent restaurants.

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  10. Add The Railway Inn to your Itinerary

    The Railway Inn

    North Somerset & the Mendips

    The Railway Inn has been at the heart of Sandford village for over 140 years. Our beautifully restored traditional country pub is the ideal escape for expertly crafted food and cider pairings.

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  11. Add 1853 Restaurant & Bar at Tortworth Court to your Itinerary

    1853 Restaurant & Bar at Tortworth Court

    Tortworth

    Restaurant located in the original library of a Grade II Listed Victorian Mansion house serving locally inspired food made with the finest English produce.

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  12. Add Chequers Inn to your Itinerary

    Chequers Inn

    Hanham

    With riverside views, Chequers Inn is all about the good things in life - the best cask ales and craft beer, fine wines from around the world, an exceptional collection of gins and delicious seasonal menus using only the best of British ingredients.

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  13. Add The Cow & Sow - Clifton to your Itinerary

    The Cow & Sow - Clifton

    Clifton

    Bristol's favourite contemporary chophouse, focussing on prime cuts & small plates, located on Queen Square & Whiteladies Road.

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  14. Add Highbury Vaults to your Itinerary

    Highbury Vaults

    St Michael's Hill

    Highbury Vaults is a traditional, historic pub in the heart of the city, with a beautiful hidden walled garden where you can enjoy your favourite tipple, or a bite to eat in the sunshine.

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  15. Add Riverstation to your Itinerary

    Riverstation

    Central Bristol

    Located on Bristol’s iconic harbourside, Riverstation is the perfect place to enjoy lunch or dinner all year round. With it’s stunning terrace, balcony and unrivalled views of the river, it can only be described as one of the best alfresco dining…

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  16. Add Yeo Valley Canteen to your Itinerary

    Yeo Valley Canteen

    Blagdon

    Enjoy a coffee and a bacon sandwich, or lunch in the award-winning Canteen.

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  17. Add Brozen Bar to your Itinerary

    Brozen Bar

    Central Bristol

    A cutting edge, young, vibrant liquid nitrogen cocktail bar, always putting innovation and memorable experiences ahead of everything they do.

  18. Add Lost and Grounded Brewers Brewery Tap Room to your Itinerary

    Lost and Grounded Brewers Brewery Tap Room

    Brislington

    Open weekly, the brewery tap room serves a range of fresh Lost and Grounded beers across 10 taps behind the bar as well as wine, cider and soft drink offerings.

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  19. Add The Square Club to your Itinerary

    The Square Club

    Clifton

    Located in Clifton, The Square Kitchen is a fantastic fine-dining restaurant using locally sourced ingredients. Come for the food, stay for the lower-deck cocktail bar, where the bartenders will wow you with their vast repertoire of cocktails!

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  20. Add Bocabar Paintworks to your Itinerary

    Bocabar Paintworks

    East Bristol

    Bocabar is a quirky loft style warehouse with lounge/bar and dining room. Most favoured for extensive Boca Pizza menu, locally sourced specials, cocktails, craft beers and fresh deli bar.

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