Lovely environs and decor. The menu was fairly classic with some refreshing twists (eg. we had a…read morestandard English breakfast with chorizo beans, a flair that my partner really liked) and all was delish. The service was very attentive but not obtrusive at all.

We first entered the grand old bank that is now Cosy Club last week for breakfast and promised…read moreourselves that we would return for dinner, so this evening I had tapas (£11.50 for three small dishes) that consisted of small Cumberland sausages, chorizo and fish. The other dish was a New York steak ciabatta (with amazing chips). We ordered wine and washed the tasty meal down before following it up with sticky toffee pudding and a decidedly evil peanut butter cheesecake (which comes in a glass). We like it here. It's grand and light, and the food is good and reasonably priced. What would we change? We would upgrade the condiments, so that the ketchup is better, and that authentic maple syrup is used on our pancakes rather than golden syrup, which is thick and doesn't taste of much. We would also have preferred our meals a bit hotter, as we felt like we had to wolf it down before it got cold. But these are small niggles that can be easily fixed, and probably will be at some point if the professionalism of the staff is anything to go by. They're friendly, not over-familiar, not too pushy, and they seem to want to go out of their way to make sure you enjoy Cosy Club. The wine list is short, but will hopefully improve in time. As of writing, it's only been open a couple of weeks. I look forward to being able to buy Champagne by the glass!

I searched high and low for two days after having their spicy ketchup made in house as I was not…read moreleaving without it. I cannot wait to use it as a marinade as its earthy, chunky, savory, and more of the consistency of a gravy or chutney versus ketchup. I ordered the moo less pie gluten free which was flavorful, the crust was flaky, buttery and great flavor. The gravy complimented the dish well and for the price of less than 10 pounds for a pie and a side this place is a staple of english food at an original price.

This was nothing like I was expecting it would be... and I don't mean that positively…read more Online it comes off as such a fun place, but what we walked into was a pretty rundown restaurant (and they'd only been open for a few months at that point) with dirty tables and floors, and servers who clearly didn't want to be working. They were nice enough, but they spent most of their time standing outside smoking. They have LOADS of clearly labeled vegan options, which is always appreciated. I got the Mothership: This Isn't A Chicken & Bacon Pie with leeks and white wine, minty mushy peas, crispy onions, gravy, and mash. It was edible; just soooooooo much less flavorful than it should have been and could have been given its components. The pie was mostly crust with very little filling; the mash was also barely there compared to their marketing photos on social which make it seem like you're getting some enormous tower of delicious eats. The food was bland, the atmosphere was bland, the experience was bland. There are better pie and mash places in Bath!

This place is amazing! Whether it's a romantic three-course meal, a business meal with clients or a…read morerelaxing pint or glass of wine in the summer sun - this place delivers with style, quality and an ever changing menu made with local produce. The food is always top-notch and the waiting staff know they're stuff. The set-price menu is always good value and offers a more limited choice which should suit most tastes. The service is quick, friendly and welcoming putting you at ease from the moment you walk in the door. The selection of local ales is top notch and the wine menu offers something for everyone. The restaurant is on the top floor and has really nice views of the river (and all of the activities that go along with that) and is a perfect backdrop as the sun sets over Bristol. Once the sun has gone down the ambiance and atmosphere here really shines and the (usually full) tables provide a charming and warm hum with everyone chatting, laughing and having a good time. I really cannot recommend this place enough, especially if you're looking for something a little more special than the ordinary.

I ate here recently with a group of 9 colleagues, and had a very good meal…read more The restaurant has a nice harbourside location, close to the equally well-known Severn Shed and to the impressive set-piece architecture of Queen's Square, 5 minutes' walk from the main harbourside area and 10 minutes from Temple Meads station. We chose from the set evening menu in the upstairs restaurant, at £18 for 2 courses and £21.50 for three. They will swop vegetarian items for the meat or fish set items on request. The menu is modern European, and features items such as ham hock and roast rabbit, all decorously served. Puddings include items such as lavender panna cotta - simply to die for. Service was excellent and the general consensus was that we would happily come back here: most of us had two courses, which, with house wine (a bottle between two on average), water and service came to £28 a head.

The place was busy and the garden area was packed too. That's a good sign! I came to have food…read morebecause I heard good things. I was bummed to learn they'd had a plumbing issue with their boiler and weren't doing food that evening. The menu looked great but I had to enjoy this wi der cider and the ambiance and then find another place grab dinner. Lots of local options and the bartender was very helpful as well. Appreciated all that and enjoyed my time here nonetheless! Haven't come back again for the food...... and another cider pint to be sure.

Lovely back garden when you walk from the depressing street through the dark bar. Flowers in…read moreplanters, tables and chairs, games and puzzles. Inviting and welcome. Neutral food, small portions, uninspired menu. No one was really eating at 6 pm on a sunny Friday....

Cool vibe in Bristol, down some stairs below the street. It's dark and moody, but not creepy. Only…read moreone member of the staff was visible, as she sat folks, tended bar, and handled all the food orders. Meal was great. A steak and a burger were our choices. Both were delicious.

I ate at this place two days in a row it was so good! So I only had a couple days in Bristol, and…read moremost of the days were spent in meetings, so I did not have a ton of meals to explore the culinary scene. The first meal here was with a work group on the recommendation of a local. The next day I realized that my friends had booked the exact same restaurant for dinner. My friends offered to change the location for me, but my first meal was so good that I wanted them to try it too. It was just as good the second time around, I got a different starter, but stuck with the filet with peppercorn sauce for my main. Also, we got at different assortment of sides - all delicious! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a yummy steakhouse in Bristol.

Lovely pub appears small but superb with excellent real ales. Love the team shed inner bar seating…read morearea with friendly service. Want to visit again

It may be small, but don't be fooled - this teeny tiny pub on Victoria Street is easily the best…read morepub in Bristol. Situated outside of the hustle and bustle of the city centre, the kind of crowd you'll find here is the one that loves a descent pint of beer and an evening spent with friends. It can be quite difficult to get a seat here, so it's not a great place to take someone who hates standing with a drink. The King's Head will give you a little slice of history and take you back to a time when not every pub was a chain, and when reasonable prices weren't a rarity.

Just popped in for some coffee and crumpets while walking along the waterfront…read more Nice strong coffee, tasty crumpets. Good value.

The Brunel Buttery has two great views - on one side is the pretty river, and on the other are old…read moretrains on the old railway path. Although this is just a tiny buttery, it gets very popular most lunchtimes, be it the weekday or the weekend. They serve teas, coffees, home baked cakes, and hot sandwiches filled with egg, bacon, sausage, any combination of the above three, or simply all of them at one go. Perfect for when you want something deliciously savoury, by the river, in the sunshine from a quaint ol' cafe. Be prepared to queue though, as as small as this place is, it is rather famous!

When visiting a new city you don't always know where to go. And apparently not making a reservation…read morea Saturday night in Bristol wasn't the best idea! After walking around for 20-30 mins and getting a few rejections we found Graze, which from the outside looks way to modern for my taste. But the closer we got the better we liked it (it has a statuette of a bull on top of the door - love it!!!) Anyways we got charcuterie as a starter with Aperol Spritz, which was delicious - really good meat! And nicely served! As a main cause we got a chicken roast and lamb chops, and a bottle of wine, they had a great wine card by the way! We both wanted to finish - but that wasn't possible - cause we also need room for a little dessert! It was a good evening! The service was really good, We loved the food, and the interior was very non British! (Win!) ;) I would have loved to try a Sunday roast at Graze! Next time for sure!

We came here following a recommendation from a friend who lives in Bristol. We went for a late…read morelunch after my husband's interview so wanted to celebrate it being over and enjoy some time together. This place was perfect. Because it was about 3pm by the time we got there, it was pretty quiet (only two other customers) but we quite liked that and despite being worried they might not be serving food since it was between lunch and dinner (and Valentines day which they were clearly getting ready for that evening) we were warmly welcomed and told we could sit anywhere. The whole place smelled like leather which I suppose might be off putting for some but I loved it. It was nice and bright with leather seating (hence the smell) and smart decor. We were brought a lunch menu as well as the a la carte and drinks. I decided to have a cocktail since we were officially on holiday now the interview was over ;) The cucumber collins (£6.50) was delicious! We also shared a 500ml carafe of pinot noir (£12) which was lovely. We ordered bread & olives (£3.50) to start which were very nice, I liked the addition of thyme to the butter. For our mains, Nik chose the burger which was tasty but a bit dry and could have had a bit more seasoning. The chips were fantastic! I opted for the duck leg confit with dauphinoise (£11.95) which was definitely the best choice - SO delicious and melt in the mouth duck with crispy skin. The jus was very tasty too and great for dipping Nik's chips! ;) I was surprised that Nik's burger cost more than my duck which was a decent size and mine definitely seemed better quality. £12.95 for a burger is pretty pricey too! When mine came I decided I needed some veg with it so ordered the winter greens which came quickly and smothered in butter. A bit too much really as I actually love kale & savoy cabbage (which is what came) and it was literally dripping in butter which wasn't needed and so not quite as healthy as expected but I enjoyed it all the same. Although, again it was quite expensive at £3.50 for a small bowl of cabbage. Considering how quiet the restaurant was (a few more customers had come in for drinks by the time we finished but no other diners), we had to sit with our empty plates for a VERY long time as the waitress was busy lighting candles and setting tables for dinner. She did seem to be the only member of staff at this point but we were ignored for a bit too long. Service was friendly throughout though and we soon got the bill and were thanked as we left. The toilets were clean and again, nicely decorated with nice touches like the lovely smelling White Company soap & hand lotion. We'd probably go back for another visit next time we're in Bristol.

I went for dinner at my favourite restaurant in Bristol last week with 3 friends, and had a…read morewonderful time as always. It seems any of the creases there were when it opened a year ago now, have been well ironed out. I was in a miserable mood as I arrived, getting caught in a downpour on my way in, as I waited for my friends to arrive I whet my whistle with a gin & tonic and assuaged my damp spirits, sorry, socks. The cosy upstairs area is a great place to meet friends for a drink, just tucked away off Stokes Croft, which can all be a bit too hip sometimes. As my friends arrived, we went down the wooden steps to the dining area. The menu is on a blackboard on the wall. What makes this my favourite restaurant is the fact that everything is made on the premises, including, and in particular, their bread. And they pay more than lipservice to local and seasonal - which makes this time of year the best to be eating there. I had cured fish (I think it was mackerel) to start - I think I was eating rollmops before I could talk and makes me right at home. This 'comfortingness' was a theme continued in my main course: soft boiled goose egg, with asparagus soldiers (are they in season already? wow) and duck ham. The big goose egg on this board in front of me made me feel shrunken in comparison - and this making me feel physically small as well as a meal that reminded me of being a kid, is the feeling Heston Blumenthal always bangs on about trying to evoke in his cooking. Well it worked for me. The tricky poultry combination was well managed, as the duck ham was deliciously cured, like a thick parma ham. Could I squeeze a pudding in? Well, I forget what exactly it was, but the rich chocolate mousse-y cake slid down our throats with great ease. Yum. Faults? The wine choice is basic - red or white - which I like, as it cuts through a lot of pretension about wine - at £13 a bottle - and isn't going to get the sommelier singing - but then I guess it keeps the focus on the food and is in line with their vibe which is about fancy food for affordable prices. And I do miss the soup starter :(

A lovely local pub with a large beer garden, good service and friendly staff. I've not eaten there…read morerecently but had a Christmas do there several years ago and it was really good and the favours were a decorative touch and included tasty sugared almonds.

After bookmarking this pub at Christmas I finally managed to visit this summer. We didn't sit in…read morethe fabulous beer garden and instead ate our Sunday roast lunch indoors. The decor is tasteful with muted colors and some wallpaper with classic wooden furniture. The plates of roast were well-balanced, but on the smaller side. My pork came with 2 roast spuds, green and red cabbage, corquette, mashed swede, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. If you don't like apple sauce tell them as it comes already plated. Our plates barely had any gravy on, but a small gravy boat was brought on request as were the horseradish and mint sauce.