The River Grille at The Bristol Hotel
Prince Street, Harbourside
View on Google MapsPhoto: Google Maps
Modern British dishes made with local ingredients in a vast restaurant with waterside views. Summary via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About The River Grille at The Bristol Hotel
The River Grille sits on Prince Street with views across Bristol Harbour. Modern British cooking uses local ingredients, and the menu spans breakfast through dinner, with afternoon tea available. Steaks and French onion soup are regular choices; vegetarian dishes feature alongside a children's menu. The restaurant takes bookings and accommodates groups in its spacious dining room.
Service is attentive and professional. Live piano music plays regularly. Beer, wine and cocktails are served, along with coffee and desserts. Prices range from £50 to £79 per head.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 12:30 – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 12:30 – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 12:30 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 12:30 – 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 6:30 – 10:00 AM, 12:30 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:30 – 11:00 AM, 12:30 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:30 – 11:00 AM, 12:30 – 9:30 PM
What's nearby
- The Bristol Hotel next door
- Society Café next door
- Arnolfini Arts next door
- Queen Square 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and beautifully presented food, with many highlighting the perfectly cooked steaks, flavorful French onion soup, and generous portions. They also mention the lovely atmosphere, often enhanced by live piano music and scenic harbor views. Guests consistently praise the attentive, friendly, and professional staff, who provide excellent service.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Cuisine
- Afternoon tea
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (641 reviews)
- Price level
- £££
- Good for children
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Harbourside