Date spot in Bristol
The Canteen
Share seasonal vegetarian plates at the big, friendly bar and kitchen in Hamilton House, then stay on for the free live music.
Stokes Croft
Address: The Canteen, Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY- Restaurant
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Why it's a good date: The menu changes with the seasons and there's a band most nights, so dinner turns into a proper night out without costing much. Walk up the Croft afterwards to see the street art.
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Thali Montpelier
York Road, Montpelier
Address: Thali Montpelier, 12 York Road, Bristol BS6 5QE- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Cosy
Order a thali each and share the little bowls of curry, dal and pickles at Bristol's original thali spot, tucked away on a Montpelier side street.
Why it's a good date: A Bristol favourite for over twenty years, with a warm, colourful room and generous plates. It's dinner only and gets busy at weekends, so book ahead.
Rice & Things
Cheltenham Road, Montpelier
Address: Rice & Things, 120 Cheltenham Road, Bristol BS6 5RW- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Tuck into home-style Jamaican cooking at the long-running family restaurant on Cheltenham Road, with curries, stews and rice and peas.
Why it's a good date: Big, comforting plates and a friendly welcome, for very little money. It's a short walk from the Stokes Croft murals, so make an afternoon of it.
Biblos
Stokes Croft
Address: Biblos, 62 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QU- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Grab a table at the Stokes Croft original for big Middle Eastern wraps and mezze, with plenty for vegans and veggies.
Why it's a good date: Filling and cheerful, and right in the middle of the Croft's bars and street art, so it's a good start to a night out.