The 30 Best Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Bristol

“Walked past a few times and always thought it looked unique, and when I visited I was not disappointed. The waitress was very kind, explained when the chef was coming in but prepared our drinks quickly and well. Stayed for the Princess Stack which was worth the wait. Great atmosphere, nice food and good staff, would definitely recommend.”

“this is my favourite cafe in glos / south glos. Really good, healthy food. not-so-healthy cakes too.. Great staff, friendly and efficient. Love it. Marked it down 1 star on atmos only because they admit dogs. I prefer to be a dog-free environment.”

“Went there to celebrate someone's birthday. Lovely venue for a quiet, family celebration. Plenty of room and seats and private, off-road parking”

“The best English breakfast I've had so far in Bristol. Food & coffee are hot, the bacon & sausage are moist, but not greasy. 5 ⭐ for everything - food, service, hygiene, vibe. Can't wait to try their cake next time.”

“Superb breakfast. Was recommended The Holy Cow by my sister during a visit to Wells, so we stopped by on our way home. We both had the Veggie Delight, and what a delight it was! Fried (or poached) egg, grilled tomato, mushroom, halloumi, wilted spinach, baked beans, home-made hash browns and home-made cranberry and pumpkin seed toasted spelt. All freshly made to order, this ain't no fast food outlet, but a really good example of what a cafe breakfast should be like. We were tempted to share some pancakes for a breakfast dessert, but we abstained. Will have to go back for a revisit next time we are in Somerset to try them out. The prices aren't any different to most places these days, just better food. We couldn't resist taking away a couple pieces of cake. Both gorgeous. Highly recommended. Thank you The Holy Cow team.”

“Really unique cafe and definitely worth a visit - food tasty too! We had an issue with a food item not being called out on the menu, which my partner was allergic to, but this was quickly rectified by staff. The farm itself is lovely too!”

“Nice little place. Lovely staff. Food was nice. Well priced. Made a great cup of tea and outdoor seating so we could bring the dog.”

“Very good breakfast restaurant where the locals go to! Had the best full english breakfast so far :) service was very nice as well.”

“Have been going here for years. Beautiful English breakfast which is always served promptly. Incredibly clean and staff are always very friendly”

“Excellent Value for Money Great food Dishes polite & Friendly service Family Ran Cafe”

“I ordered a Unicorn cake from Krystyna for my 3 yearsold daughter. …I can’t thank you enough for your beautiful creation!! It was a real work of art!! Everybody loved it and gave me tons of compliments to give them to you!! My daughter loved it ans still talks about it!! You delivered way beyond any of my expectations!! The combination of colours and cream was fabulous!! All the details fascinating! and the cake was so moist and delicious. Thank you ever so much.”

“Tried this coffee shop for the first time today. Very friendly family run, applying all the Coronavirus measures and really safe! Don't expect a fry-up breakfast but small bites on toast, light lunches and good, Brian Wogan, coffee. In a venue displaying local crafts. This will become one of our regular venues!”

“Cute shop Lovely cake (not too sweet coffee cake) Staffs (may be owners) are very nice”

“Invited to a small 70th birthday party. Absolutely great buffet and super cake. Super big 'thank you' to the staff for decorating the cafe too”

“Had a great brunch, we went for the Turkish spread. Very tasty, plenty for two big lads and I left feeling fresher and more healthy than if I'd had a normal fry up. Picture doesn't show the big plate of flat bread that came with it.”

“Great little cafe in the centre of town. We stopped in for a sandwich and coffee. The two ladies working were extremely friendly and the service, food and atmosphere were great. Good options for kids too.”

“Our favorite food spot in the Stroud area! We keep coming back because the food and drinks are top notch, and we see such genuinely kind and generous service each time too. We can even do some of our grocery shopping while here. The fresh milk, eggs, butter, cream, and meat were all huge hits with our family of six. Our girls love the pastries and drinks, and we love that we don’t feel rushed in the cute cafe space with outside seating options if the day is nice. Super friendly service and just top quality all around. Cannot recommend enough!”

“One of the best hidden gems on a budget in Bristol. The food is healthy and delicious, and I keep coming back for more. Definitely a really great choice for a lunch in the city centre with a friend.”

“You can rent the place for big or medium parties :). They offer drinks that you guests can buy and you can bring your food to. they have a backyard that you can use :)”

“This is a great venue, it's such a beautiful building. Ideal for a variety of events. A lot of the original features remain, or have been replaced like for like. Much of the original brickwork, and flooring remain throughout the building. The modern meets historical vibe works well for this venue. Everyone is so helpful and friendly. Bar staff, reception, front of house, ushers, all make the space feel so welcoming. The lift might have been out of order, but they have a series of contingency plans, and everyone is able to access the venue. A lovely night was had, when 3 of us came to see Rosie Jones. (She was as fabulous as ever) A special shout out to Rowan who was so helpful from the moment we arrived, to the moment we left. There were several sets of toilets: Gender neutral Male Female Disabled I used the gender neutral toilets, and as I suspected, was absolutely fine! These toilets are great for single parents and carers of opposing genders, who may need to enter the space. Or, rather bizarrely, someone like me who just needed the loo! More spaces should consider installing gender neutral loos.”

“I was served by Greta and had a great experience. She was very friendly and kindly offered to help me choose a drink. I ended up with the peachberry and it was delicious!! Thank you Greta!”

“A wonderful bar with incredible staff! The venue seats were more comfortable than I had anticipated and the sound is really top notch.”

“Great place for food. Although usually have the breakfast. Friendly staff.”

“Excellent place to have breakfast. Place was clean and food was lovely. Friendly staffs.”

“JUST HAD HUNTERS CHICKEN FOR DINNER AND IT WAS THE BEST WE HAVE EVER HAD,THIS WAS OUR 2ND VISIT THIS WEEK AND WONT BE THE LAST.THE QUALITY OF THE FOOD IS EXCELLENT AND NOT OVER PRICED. SO MANY THANKS”

“The best jacket Potato I have had in Bristol. It is large, fluffy and a great amount of filling/salad. Also comes with really creamy coleslaw. Great value too for £7.”

“The best proper local independent cafe for miles - excellent breakfasts and builders tea. A+ 17/09/2022 Update: As clean and tidy as ever, with just as good traditional British cafe menu, with very fast service. They have certificates up showing they have a "5" on the food hygiene rating, I can well believe this as the place is always incredibly clean. These guys know what they are doing, and do it very very well.”

“Staff are welcoming and friendly Reasonably priced Breakfast is yummy and massive”

“John and his team are so lovely. The food is made FRESH to order, so it may take a little bit of time if it's busy but it's worth it. We had the veggie breakfast wrap and it was HUGE! The picture doesn't do it justice. They also do homemade cakes which are excellent. Take away is also an option! Highly recommend.”

“Nice vegan place with a split inside, some shelf’s for vegan snacks and the other sitting for eating food in, has some hard to find vegan snacks, staff members were friendly and food was good.”