Antman Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 On 06/03/2022 at 20:56, 1960maaan said: New for me in the last few Days, not sure if it's been mentioned, Bravas Cotham Hill. I'm impressed. Tapas type of thing, I highly recommend the Pork belly which was on as aSpecial. My Mrs said it must be good, as the guy that owns/runs Little French was in there, sat at the Bar stools , which I like the look of. the deep fried aubergine with molasses on it is top. sometimes hard to get a space, but been good for a while. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Box-E is highly regarded https://www.boxebristol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 On 10/03/2022 at 11:38, Antman said: the deep fried aubergine with molasses on it is top. sometimes hard to get a space, but been good for a while. Great dish that. They do it in Gambas too. 7 hours ago, Jerseybean said: Box-E is highly regarded https://www.boxebristol.com Heading there in a few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Has anyone dined at Tare on Wapping Wharf? We got a voucher as a Christmas present for tasting menu there and are going in a few weeks. All I know is that they kept their Michelin star in the most recent guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 16 minutes ago, tin said: Has anyone dined at Tare on Wapping Wharf? We got a voucher as a Christmas present for tasting menu there and are going in a few weeks. All I know is that they kept their Michelin star in the most recent guide. It's got a Michelin Plate, not a star. I think @petehinton mentioned it earlier in the thread. I've not been yet but it does look very good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Yeah hugely recommend, was so good. Really good value as well for £50 a pop considering it’s 5/6 courses 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: It's got a Michelin Plate, not a star. I think @petehinton mentioned it earlier in the thread. I've not been yet but it does look very good. 2 hours ago, tin said: Has anyone dined at Tare on Wapping Wharf? We got a voucher as a Christmas present for tasting menu there and are going in a few weeks. All I know is that they kept their Michelin star in the most recent guide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red DNA Posted March 20, 2022 Report Share Posted March 20, 2022 On 16/02/2022 at 21:42, frenchred said: I agree with you completely. Tapas has become hip in this country, in Spain it is still cheap and cheerfull, free sometimes and served as you mention above Years ago I worked for a long time at The Smyth Arms, every Sunday we put chunks of cheese and crisps in bowls along the bar. Good for business to get people in early before the free food was gone and the salted crisps made them drink more . As an alternative to cheeses and crisps I also recall having chitterlings on offer for free at The Queens Arms (?) in Chew Magnawl), loverly jubbly . Don’t know of any pubs who offer these freebies these days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted March 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 On 20/03/2022 at 17:39, Red DNA said: Years ago I worked for a long time at The Smyth Arms, every Sunday we put chunks of cheese and crisps in bowls along the bar. Good for business to get people in early before the free food was gone and the salted crisps made them drink more . As an alternative to cheeses and crisps I also recall having chitterlings on offer for free at The Queens Arms (?) in Chew Magnawl), loverly jubbly . Don’t know of any pubs who offer these freebies these days. I do remember a few pubs that used to have very lovely, crispy, salty Roast Potatoes on the bar. Bloody lovely but, as you say, all intended to boost the takings. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 Went to Milk Bun earlier in the week, up in Clifton village. Burger joint whose USP is that they are the only place in Bristol who make and bake their own buns from scratch. The hard work pays off as the burgers taste superb with big fluffy sesame seed buns and lovely patties. Also, kicked things off with a perfect negroni. Highly recommended and will be going back to try more of the menu. Our Story - milkbun.co.uk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 47 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Went to Milk Bun earlier in the week, up in Clifton village. Burger joint whose USP is that they are the only place in Bristol who make and bake their own buns from scratch. The hard work pays off as the burgers taste superb with big fluffy sesame seed buns and lovely patties. Also, kicked things off with a perfect negroni. Highly recommended and will be going back to try more of the menu. Our Story - milkbun.co.uk I have seen they offer takeaway using one of the delivery apps (Uber or Deliveroo), haven't tried them though. If the food is as good as reviews suggest then I don't really want to dilute the experience by having some bloke throwing it in a box on a moped and driving for 15 minutes before it gets to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 On 25/03/2022 at 08:24, Kid in the Riot said: Went to Milk Bun earlier in the week, up in Clifton village. Burger joint whose USP is that they are the only place in Bristol who make and bake their own buns from scratch. The hard work pays off as the burgers taste superb with big fluffy sesame seed buns and lovely patties. Also, kicked things off with a perfect negroni. Highly recommended and will be going back to try more of the menu. Our Story - milkbun.co.uk I’ve been a few times, the first time was lockdown restricted & had to get it takeaway, it was so dry & the chips were some of the worst I’ve ever had. I gave it another go when it was possible to sit in & had one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. Look at it, it’s a beauty. I went again a few weeks later & I was disappointed again. It doesn’t touch the consistency of Hobgoblin/Three Brothers/Squeezed for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Carey 6 said: I’ve been a few times, the first time was lockdown restricted & had to get it takeaway, it was so dry & the chips were some of the worst I’ve ever had. I gave it another go when it was possible to sit in & had one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. Look at it, it’s a beauty. I went again a few weeks later & I was disappointed again. It doesn’t touch the consistency of Hobgoblin/Three Brothers/Squeezed for me! Nice pic! That's disappointing to hear on consistency, but I'll certainly take the risk based on my first experience & hope they've ironed out any issues. Three Brothers and Squeezed are both very good, though similar to you I had a takeaway from Squeezed quite recently and by the time I'd got it home the fries were cold and soggy. Hobgoblin is ok, though I don't think their patties are particularly good quality and are often too dry. Also, had crap service in there a couple of times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted March 29, 2022 Report Share Posted March 29, 2022 On 20/03/2022 at 17:39, Red DNA said: Years ago I worked for a long time at The Smyth Arms, every Sunday we put chunks of cheese and crisps in bowls along the bar. Good for business to get people in early before the free food was gone and the salted crisps made them drink more . As an alternative to cheeses and crisps I also recall having chitterlings on offer for free at The Queens Arms (?) in Chew Magnawl), loverly jubbly . Don’t know of any pubs who offer these freebies these days. The Orchard used to take round chunks of bread dipped in the roast beef juices from their roast beef baguettes…yum mee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted March 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: The Orchard used to take round chunks of bread dipped in the roast beef juices from their roast beef baguettes…yum mee STOP IT! That sounds bad but goooood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted March 29, 2022 Report Share Posted March 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: STOP IT! That sounds bad but goooood. kin lush! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswoodactor Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Not sure if Sonny Stores in BS3 has had a mention on here yet, but ate there a few weeks back and it was brilliant. Hard to get a table at the moment mind! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 Bit of a worrying time for restaurants at the moment. I know an owner who is as worried now as he was during the pandemic. They are facing paying more NI on their employees, energy bills rising (in some cases tripled if they were in a fixed contract) + general food inflation. People will be eating out less due to not having as much disposable income. A lot of independants will not survive the next period of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted April 15, 2022 Report Share Posted April 15, 2022 Everyday Thai in Fishponds, https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/thai-restaurant-still-ranked-bristols-6815463 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted April 18, 2022 Report Share Posted April 18, 2022 On 01/04/2022 at 11:53, TonyTonyTony said: Bit of a worrying time for restaurants at the moment. I know an owner who is as worried now as he was during the pandemic. They are facing paying more NI on their employees, energy bills rising (in some cases tripled if they were in a fixed contract) + general food inflation. People will be eating out less due to not having as much disposable income. A lot of independants will not survive the next period of time Local pub have got through about 8 different cooks since reopening, they are a chain pub and the manager isn't about to pay more than minimum wage. (Not his choice). So cooks come in, work a few shifts and then leave again because someone else can offer them another 50p/£1/£2 an hour. Which, when the wage is already low you'll take all day long. Higher food costs, higher wages, increased gas/electricity and a UK population also feeling the squeeze and it gets to the point where if you do decide to go out for a meal, you'll probably be looking at the more gastro establishments than the 'burger and a pint' places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Little Hollows Pasta in Redland. Really tasty and fresh pasta dishes - you can see the pasta being made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 Off to souk kitchen Friday for first time in about 5 years and can’t wait, sure will be as good as I remember after being a frequent visitor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Club and Country said: Off to souk kitchen Friday for first time in about 5 years and can’t wait, sure will be as good as I remember after being a frequent visitor I predict you won’t be disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 25/03/2022 at 08:24, Kid in the Riot said: Went to Milk Bun earlier in the week, up in Clifton village. Burger joint whose USP is that they are the only place in Bristol who make and bake their own buns from scratch. The hard work pays off as the burgers taste superb with big fluffy sesame seed buns and lovely patties. Also, kicked things off with a perfect negroni. Highly recommended and will be going back to try more of the menu. Our Story - milkbun.co.uk I went there last summer and it was stunning! It’s not very big in there but if you’re up and around Clifton and fancy stopping by for a quick bite, it’s perfect. Hub Box on Whiteladies is quite nice too if you’re a burger lover like me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted April 19, 2022 Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 On 15/04/2022 at 13:58, Jerseybean said: Everyday Thai in Fishponds, https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/thai-restaurant-still-ranked-bristols-6815463 Only been once a few years back but I can still remember how good the massaman gae (lamb) was, faultless. It was a dry restaurant when I went, not sure if that's still the case. Visited Box-E recently, which lived up to the hype. Sat inside right by the kitchen watching chef Elliott work. He's former head chef at a Michelin star restaurant in London. Everything from the homemade bread and salt and seaweed butter they bring out (on the house), to my guinea fowl and borlotti beans main, to the pannacotta dessert (many say the best pannacotta in Bristol, and whilst I can't say for sure, if there's a better one then it must be pretty damn good) was excellent. Some limecello (note, made with limes not lemon) to finish off a memorable meal. Would go back in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 On 19/04/2022 at 17:47, Club and Country said: Off to souk kitchen Friday for first time in about 5 years and can’t wait, sure will be as good as I remember after being a frequent visitor We actually worked out whilst in there was probably more like 7 years a superb little gaff as good as ever , we certainly won’t be leaving it that long again 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 Did anybody ever eat in Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurant on Park Street? If so, what was it like? I never tried the Bristol one, but I ate a few times in his London one, and was extremely disappointed each time. I found the door staff pretentious and the the food quite boring and extremely expensive for what it was, and the prices for wine were way over the top. I am just curious as to whether anybody on the forum who might have eaten in the Bristol branch shared my views or enjoyed their experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Did anybody ever eat in Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurant on Park Street? If so, what was it like? I never tried the Bristol one, but I ate a few times in his London one, and was extremely disappointed each time. I found the door staff pretentious and the the food quite boring and extremely expensive for what it was, and the prices for wine were way over the top. I am just curious as to whether anybody on the forum who might have eaten in the Bristol branch shared my views or enjoyed their experience. They are overpriced Franchises. As authentic as a Hawaiian pizza. Avoid at all costs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 8 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Did anybody ever eat in Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurant on Park Street? If so, what was it like? I never tried the Bristol one, but I ate a few times in his London one, and was extremely disappointed each time. I found the door staff pretentious and the the food quite boring and extremely expensive for what it was, and the prices for wine were way over the top. I am just curious as to whether anybody on the forum who might have eaten in the Bristol branch shared my views or enjoyed their experience. Shite. I had a simple pasta dish congealed to ****. How hard is it to serve a sausage pasta? It’s long gone now though on Park street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted April 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 8 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Did anybody ever eat in Jamie Oliver’s Italian restaurant on Park Street? If so, what was it like? I never tried the Bristol one, but I ate a few times in his London one, and was extremely disappointed each time. I found the door staff pretentious and the the food quite boring and extremely expensive for what it was, and the prices for wine were way over the top. I am just curious as to whether anybody on the forum who might have eaten in the Bristol branch shared my views or enjoyed their experience. Yeah we ate on there once, it was underwhelming, bland, nonsense. Must’ve closed its doors a good 5 years ago now. Not missed. A “celeb” restaurant that I do miss though, was Raymond Blanc’s in Quakers Friars. Used to love that. Note to self: must try Klosterhaus soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted April 23, 2022 Report Share Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Yeah we ate on there once, it was underwhelming, bland, nonsense. Must’ve closed its doors a good 5 years ago now. Not missed. A “celeb” restaurant that I do miss though, was Raymond Blanc’s in Quakers Friars. Used to love that. Note to self: must try Klosterhaus soon. Probably a little bit before your time, but the late Keith Floyd used to have a restaurant in Clifton back in the 1970s, named, quite simply, Floyd's. A really quirky restaurant, although the food was always fantastic, and Mr Floyd would frequently leave his kitchen to ensure everything was OK. Edited April 23, 2022 by PHILINFRANCE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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