Date spot in Bristol

1 York Place

Book a table at the Clifton bistro for generous European cooking, with dishes made for sharing and a long wine list.

York Place, Clifton

Address: 1 York Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1AH
  • Restaurant
  • Rain-proof ☔
  • A treat
  • Foodie
  • Romantic

Why it's a good date: It's tucked into Clifton's Georgian lanes, with window tables upstairs and a more intimate room downstairs. Walk to the Suspension Bridge before or after.

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  • littlefrench

    North View, Westbury Park

    Address: littlefrench, 2B North View, Bristol BS6 7QB
    • Restaurant
    • Rain-proof ☔
    • A treat
    • Romantic
    • Cosy

    Share rustic French cooking from a menu that changes every day, at the family-run bistro in Westbury Park.

    Why it's a good date: Warm and lively, the kind of place that feels like a treat without any fuss. Ask for a booth by the kitchen when you book.

  • Dongnae

    Chandos Road, Redland

    Address: Dongnae, 5-7 Chandos Road, Bristol BS6 6PG
    • Restaurant
    • Rain-proof ☔
    • A treat
    • Foodie
    • Romantic

    Book the Korean set menu at the charming Chandos Road restaurant, with charcoal-grilled dishes and house-made condiments.

    Why it's a good date: Something a bit different for a special night, with warm service and plenty of small dishes to share between you.

  • Chef's Table

    Avon Crescent, Hotwells

    Address: Chef's Table, 1a Avon Crescent, Bristol BS1 6XQ
    • Restaurant
    • Rain-proof ☔
    • A treat
    • Foodie
    • Romantic

    Choose the tasting menu at the small, personally run restaurant by the Cumberland Basin, and save room for the cheese and dessert trolleys.

    Why it's a good date: An old-fashioned sense of occasion in two cosy rooms near the docks. Take the harbour ferry or walk along the water to get there.

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