MUSE Brasserie Bristol

The cooking

MUSE describes its food as modern French with European foundations and subtle Asian influences. Plates are carefully presented, and the menus run from à la carte and seasonal set menus to brunch, desserts and a cocktail list. There is a children's menu too, which makes it a more flexible choice than many smart city-centre restaurants. Set menus change with the seasons, and there is a separate wine list and dessert menu, so it is worth leaving time for a slower meal rather than rushing to a show.

The room

The restaurant took over the former Prince Street Social site. Inside, the look is polished and decorative, with apple blossom centrepieces and artwork on the walls. It is the kind of place people book for birthdays and anniversaries, and the festive and New Year's Eve menus are popular. The original MUSE in Cheltenham opened in 2019, and there is now a third branch in Gloucester.

Before and after

Prince Street puts you between Queen Square and the harbourside. Walk off dinner along the water to the Arnolfini, or stay nearby at The Bristol Hotel. Small Bar on King Street is a short stroll if you want a beer afterwards, and Bristol Aquarium is close for a family morning before a brunch booking.

Highlights

• Modern French cooking with Asian influences
• Set menus, brunch and à la carte
• Children's menu available
• Sister restaurant to MUSE Cheltenham
• Short walk from the harbourside and Queen Square

Good to know

• Reservations are made online; enquiries are answered within 24 hours on business days.
• Gift vouchers are sold through the website.

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