Restaurants and bars for your Bristol hen or stag do!

Following on from our previous post, we thought we would highlight some of the excellent restaurants and bars there are in Bristol to go to on a stag or hen do.

Our collection of suggestions has been hand-picked by our team based on their experience and what is hot in Bristol!

DINNER

Pasture

An incredible spot for steak and drinks!

Mugshots

Cool AF 1920s-themed British steakhouse situated in the heart of Bristol’s nightlife district. Eat your heart out in front  of their very Instagrammable wall also! 

The Ox

Cosy and upmarket speakeasy cocktail bar and steak joint. Looking to save some pennies? They have a very reasonable Early Bird menu!

Root

Root is an absolute dream for vegans and veggies – included in the Michelin Guide this vegetable led restaurant is making waves in the restaurant scene in Bristol.

Bravas 

A true taste of Spain in the heart of Bristol. A bustling atmosphere with delicious sharing plates makes this a go to spot for a guaranteed good evening for groups.

Pump House

Serving good old pub grub located in a beautifully renovated Victorian pumping station. The whole menu is delicious but if you want to splash out there is an eight course menu you can opt for!

Seven Lucky Gods / Four Wise Monkeys

These sister restaurants are a favourite of many. Set in the achingly cool Cargo in Wapping Wharf, Seven Lucky Gods serves hip Japanese and Korean food out of a shipping container, and Four Wise Monkeys has an ideal spot in town. Try the Korean Fried Chicken!

The Ethicurean

In a restored Victorian walled garden 12 miles outside Bristol, also close to Nature’s Spectacular, the Ethicurean with views over the Mendip hills and beyond. This is a trip out of Bristol but SO worth it! You can even walk around the gardens to see where the veggies in your meal came from! 

Bianchis

From the people behind the insanely popular Pasta Loco, and Pasta Ripiena, Bianchis offers wonderful Italian food and a fantastic wine list. Perfect for the discerning foodie bride.

DRINKS

Left Handed Giant Brewpub

A sweet spot on the river in an incredible building, with outdoor and indoor seating. LHG have their own brew (brewed locally of course) too.

The Apple

A simple outdoor bar situated on the river serving the jewel of the West Country – cider! Apple is located on a former Dutch barge now moored permanently at the end of King Street. 

Bocabar

There’s a couple of these located around town offering cocktails (often 2 for 1!) alongside delicious pizzas in quirky spaces. Great for a day drinking session!

Her Majesty’s Secret Service

Cozy, British-themed haunt with entrance via a phone box offering a warm vibe & creative cocktails. Very cool and Instagrammable cocktails!

The Milk Thistle

The Milk Thistle is another sister to The Ox restaurant and offers four floors of excess. Enjoy cocktails in the ground floor cocktail bar, perfect for groups.

The Granary Club

Between 1968 and 1988, the Granary Club was Bristol’s home of rock, with over 1,500 groups appearing on the club’s tiny stage including Thin Lizzy, Dire Straits and Status Quo. It’s now a sexy basement bar with frequent DJ nights and incredible cocktails. Very cool! 

BRUNCH

The Granary

The Granary’s menu is dedicated to uncomplicated comfort food bursting with flair and imagination. They believe in treating outstanding produce with the utmost care, and have an incredible breakfast and brunch menu served every day of the week!

The Bristolian

Well known amongst locals, this long running cafe has a hearty breakfast menu catering for veggies and vegans alongside classics like fry ups, Eggs Benedict and waffles.

Lounget

There are a few different incarnations of the ‘Lounge’ around Bristol, with the original located in Bedminster. They offer an all-day brunch menu (with gluten free and vegan menus too), burgers, tapas and awesome cocktails with quirky decor and a lively atmosphere at any time of the day. 

The Met

Brunch in the garden at The Met is what Sundays dream of! This casual neighbourhood restaurant serving classic British and European dishes is a great spot for a group.