Bristol

3 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.

3 places to eat and drink in Bristol

Glasses of beer (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

St Nicholas Market

Market · Corn Street

£ Inexpensive

A historic covered market with independent food stalls and gift shops, in the heart of the old city.

Known for: Street food and local crafts

Under about £18 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

A street-food stall (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

Cargo at Wapping Wharf

Market · Wapping Wharf

££ Mid-range

A harbourside collection of shipping-container restaurants, bars and shops.

Known for: Independent street food

About £18–35 per person

Good for Families · Groups

A hearty traditional stew (illustrative photo)
Illustrative photo

Pieminister

Restaurant · Stokes Croft and elsewhere

£ Inexpensive

A Bristol-born pie shop, making gourmet pies with mash and gravy.

Known for: Pies, mash and gravy

Under about £18 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.

Local dishes to try in Bristol 3
  • Bristol street food

    Global stalls at St Nicholas Market

  • Cider

    Try a scrumpy in a traditional pub

  • Full English with a Bristol twist

    A cafe staple

Food markets & tastings in Things to Do 1