Colonnade, Bristol

What's on the plate

The kitchen works with local farmers, independent butchers and fishmongers, and says it uses only ethically raised meat and sustainably caught fish. Menus change with the seasons, mixing British cooking with broader European influences rather than sticking to one style. Kids eat free applies only from the children's menu, but the main menu stays the same seasonal, locally sourced cooking throughout the year.

Before a concert

Being part of the Bristol Beacon building is the main draw. You can eat and then walk straight through to a performance without crossing the city. Dinner is served from late afternoon, and lunch runs from Tuesday to Sunday. If you are eating before a show, book ahead and let the team know your curtain-up time. There is a separate group bookings option for larger parties.

Families and nearby stops

During school holidays children eat from the children's menu free with a paying adult (terms apply), which makes it a good pick for a family day in town. Afterwards, the medieval Christmas Steps are a couple of minutes' walk away, The Centre and the harbourside are just downhill, and there are good independent cafés on the surrounding streets for coffee.

Highlights

• Inside the Bristol Beacon building, behind its Byzantine arches
• Seasonal British and European menu
• Local farmers, butchers and fishmongers
• Kids eat free in school holidays with a paying adult

Good to know

• Book through the restaurant's website; group bookings are handled separately.
• Closed for lunch on Mondays.
• Kids-eat-free offer applies during school holidays only, with terms.

Frequently asked questions