Two Crows | Bristol
10 Zetland Rd, Redland, Bristol BS6 7AD, UK
Best Restaurants in Bristol
Bristol’s vibrant dining scene blends seaside produce and bold international flavors. This directory lists 14 standout restaurants where thoughtful wine lists, local English sparklings and West Country pairings create memorable meals across Clifton, Harbourside and Stokes Croft.
14 venues
4.7 avg
Local Wines
Cow & Sow (Clifton)
46 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2NH, UK
Magari
unit 18, Cargo, Museum St, Bristol BS1 6ZA, UK
Six by Nico Bristol
Unit SU9, 11 Quakers Friars, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3BU, UK
MUSE Brasserie - Bristol
37-41 Prince St, Bristol BS1 4PS, UK
Caper & Cure
108A Stokes Croft, St Paul's, Bristol BS1 3RU, UK
RAGU Restaurant Bristol
Unit 25, cargo 2, Museum St, Bristol BS1 6ZA, UK
Cappadocia Restaurant Bristol
30-34 Baldwin St, Bristol BS1 1NR, UK
Cow & Sow (Queen Square)
63 Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4JZ, UK
Adelina Yard
Queen's Quay, Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SL, UK
Harbour Hub Bristol
Unit 1-3, lower ground floor lime, Purifier House, Lime Kiln Rd, Bristol BS1 5AU, UK
Hat Bistro
5 Denmark St, Bristol BS1 5DQ, UK
Bistro du Vin Bristol City Centre
The Sugar House, Narrow Lewins Mead, Bristol BS1 2NU, UK
The Granary Bristol – Restaurant & Bar
32 Welsh Back, Queen Square Ave, Bristol BS1 4SB, UK
Wine Culture in Bristol
Bristol's wine culture is shaped by its maritime history, adventurous food scene and proximity to West Country producers. The city has embraced English wine — particularly Bacchus and sparkling blends of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir — while also becoming a hub for natural and low-intervention bottles. Independent merchants and wine bars have helped introduce Bristol diners to small UK growers alongside curated lists from France, Italy and the Mediterranean.
You'll find restaurants and bars pairing local seafood, Somerset cheeses and seasonal produce with thoughtful wines by the glass. Tasting nights and pop-up wine events are common, and a cross-pollination with cider culture gives many venues an Anglo‑West Country focus: expect Bristol lists to include local sparkling, crisp Bacchus whites, and lighter Pinot Noirs alongside classic European varieties.
Where to dine with wine in Bristol
Neighborhoods set the tone. Clifton leans refined — intimate dining rooms and curated cellar lists that favour Burgundy-style Pinot Noir and textured Chardonnay. Harbourside offers modern brasseries and seafood-led menus where English sparkling and zesty Sauvignon blends shine. Stokes Croft and Montpelier are creative and relaxed, home to natural wine bars and communal plates that reward sharing and discovery.
Among local favourites, Two Crows brings a casual, flavour-forward approach; Six by Nico offers theatrical tasting menus; MUSE Brasserie on the waterfront pairs brasserie cooking with approachable wines; Cow & Sow in Clifton specialises in seasonal British produce; Caper & Cure is known for modern small plates and a strong wine selection. Magari, RAGU and Cappadocia each show how regional cuisines pair with distinct wine styles — Italian, Middle Eastern or contemporary European — giving diners reliable choices across the city.
What to Look For
When choosing a restaurant in Bristol, look for transparent sourcing and diversity on the wine list: a mix of English sparkling and still wines (Bacchus, Ortega, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir), a selection of natural wines, and a few small West Country producers. Menus that list producer names and vintages signal a thoughtful program. Wine flights or tasting options are a useful way to sample local bottlings without committing to a full bottle.
Practical points matter too: check corkage policies if you plan to bring a special bottle, look for pairing suggestions (especially with fish from the Channel or Somerset cheeses) and ask about sommelier or staff recommendations. For a memorable evening, book ahead in Clifton and Harbourside at weekends, and aim for weekdays to explore Stokes Croft's more experimental wine bars.
When do wine restaurants in Bristol open and close?
14 of the 14 wine restaurants listed in Bristol publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 12 pm and closes at 10 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 12 venues in Bristol (86% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 8 on Monday. 7 open seven days a week.
8 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. Six by Nico Bristol closes latest, at 11 pm.
At the other end of the day, The Granary Bristol – Restaurant & Bar opens earliest, at 8 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Bristol actually say
The 14 rated wine restaurants in Bristol carry 8,511 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.72 out of 5 and the median is 4.8, and 13 venues hold 4.5 or better — 93% of the list.
Two Crows | Bristol carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.9 from 71 reviews. Cappadocia Restaurant Bristol is the most reviewed address in Bristol, at 1,744.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine restaurants in Bristol cost?
Price level is published for 5 of the 14 wine restaurants in Bristol, and it splits as follows: 4 moderate (80%), 1 upmarket (20%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
The specialisations that recur most often in Bristol are Local Wines (1), Port (1), Import Wines (1). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.
Bristol compared with the rest of United Kingdom
Bristol accounts for 14 of the 139 wine restaurants we list across United Kingdom, spread over 10 cities.
Sunday trading is the clearest local difference: 86% of venues in Bristol open on Sunday against 81% nationally, 5 points higher.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Bristol | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 14 | 139 |
| Mean rating | 4.72 | 4.58 |
| Open on Sunday | 86% | 81% |
| Median closing time | 10 pm | 10:30 pm |
Where to look next from Bristol
Other wine venues in Bristol: 15 wine bars, 18 wine shops, 5 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in United Kingdom are Birmingham (19), Liverpool (17), Bradford (17), Glasgow (17), Sheffield (14). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Bristol has 14 wine restaurants on this list, averaging 4.72 out of 5 across 8,511 reviews. The median address opens at 12 pm and closes at 10 pm; 12 of the 14 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Two Crows | Bristol is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.9 from 71).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in United Kingdom: age, tax and trading rules
Selling alcohol to anyone under 18 is an offence under the Licensing Act 2003 in England and Wales, and retailers operate Challenge 25 on top of it, so expect to be asked for ID well past 18.
The United Kingdom taxes wine harder than anywhere else in this directory, and it taxes it by strength. HMRC's rate from 1 February 2026 is £30.64 per litre of pure alcohol for wine between 8.5% and 22% ABV, which is £2.87 of duty on a 75 cl bottle at 12.5% ABV, before 20% VAT is added on top of the duty-inclusive price. On a £7 bottle that leaves very little for the wine.
The Sunday Trading Act 1994 caps shops over 280 m² in England and Wales at six continuous hours of Sunday trading between 10 am and 6 pm. Smaller independents are exempt and may open all day, which is why a specialist wine shop is often the only thing open on a Sunday evening. Scotland is outside the Act entirely.
Sources: HMRC — Alcohol Duty rates (GOV.UK) · Sunday Trading Act 1994 (legislation.gov.uk) · Licensing Act 2003 (legislation.gov.uk)
Local Tips
01
Book ahead for Harbourside and Clifton
Weekends fill quickly around the waterfront and Clifton villages. Reserve in advance if you want window seats, tasting menus or a specific sommelier-driven experience.
02
Try English sparkling and Bacchus whites
Order a glass of local sparkling or a Bacchus to taste England’s signature styles. These pair well with Bristol seafood and West Country cheeses.
03
Explore Gloucester Road and Stokes Croft
Walk these streets for independent wine shops and casual natural‑wine bars where staff are happy to guide tastings or recommend smaller producers.
04
Combine dining with local producers
Ask restaurants about local suppliers — many highlight West Country farms, Somerset cheeses and nearby vineyards on their menus for authentic pairings.
FAQ
This directory highlights 14 restaurants in Bristol selected for notable wine lists and memorable dining. The city itself hosts hundreds of eateries across neighbourhoods like Clifton, Harbourside and Stokes Croft, so this list focuses on standout venues with wine-friendly offerings.
Yes. Many Bristol restaurants feature English wines — especially sparkling made from Chardonnay and Pinot varieties and aromatic Bacchus whites. Expect to find bottles from nearby West Country growers and a growing presence of English producers alongside international selections.
Clifton for refined dining and cellared lists, Harbourside for seafood and buzzy brasseries, and Stokes Croft, Montpelier or Gloucester Road for natural wine bars and independent, experimental venues. Each area has its own tone and approach to wine pairing.
Many independent wine bars and forward-looking restaurants in Bristol carry natural and low-intervention wines. Stokes Croft and parts of the city centre are especially good for discovering small producers, orange wines and biodynamic labels alongside more traditional bottles.
Weekday evenings and Sunday lunches are often quieter and easier to book, while Friday and Saturday nights — particularly on the Harbourside and in Clifton — are busiest. For wine tastings and special menus check event calendars; many venues run midweek tasting evenings that showcase English and boutique imports.
Yes. Popular spots like Six by Nico and waterfront brasseries can fill up fast, so reserve in advance. Ask servers or sommeliers for pairings — Bristol staff are generally knowledgeable and happy to recommend English sparklings, lighter Pinots for seafood, or fuller Chardonnays for roasted dishes.
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