Date spot in Bristol
Pieminister Broad Quay
Have pie and mash with gravy at the home-town branch of the Bristol pie makers, in an old building by the harbour.
Broad Quay, City Centre
Address: Pieminister, 7 Broad Quay, Bristol BS1 4DA- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Why it's a good date: Warming and good value, which makes it a good stop on a cold day. It's a few steps from the water, so walk off dinner along the harbour.
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Wilsons
Chandos Road, Redland
Address: Wilsons, 24 Chandos Road, Bristol BS6 6PF- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Book the tasting menu at the small Michelin-starred restaurant on Chandos Road, with much of the produce grown on its own smallholding.
Why it's a good date: Thoughtful, seasonal cooking in a tiny, relaxed room, and many say it's the best meal in Bristol. It books up weeks ahead, so plan early for a weekend.
Adelina Yard
Queen Quay, Welsh Back
Address: Adelina Yard, 3 Queen Quay, Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SL- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Settle in for a tasting menu of modern, seasonal cooking at the chef-owned restaurant on the quayside by Bristol Bridge.
Why it's a good date: A small, rustic room run by the couple who cook for you. Ask for a table at the back by the water, or sit at the chef's table to watch the kitchen.
1 York Place
York Place, Clifton
Address: 1 York Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1AH- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Foodie
- Romantic
Book a table at the Clifton bistro for generous European cooking, with dishes made for sharing and a long wine list.
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.