Five best places for a Sunday roast in Bristol according to Tripadvisor reviews - from Pasture to Mugshot

By Benjamin Jackson

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Published 18th Aug 2022, 15:49 BST

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Whatever the weather, Sunday dinner has always been a roast dinner.

As the weather has turned from blistering heat to now damp and dreary, now might be the right time for Bristollians to re-embrace the humble roast dinner.

A long standing British tradition, be it going around to your mum’s for Sunday lunch or taking the family out for a carvery, the Sunday roast seems to have a way to warm the soul and satisfy most appetites.

From roasted meat to Yorkshire puddings, to roasted potatoes to gravy, the possibilities for the perfect plate of a Sunday roast dinner are endless.

Bristolworld has brought together the five best places for a roast dinner according to Tripadvisor reviews in the city for your weekend ahead.

The best places for a roast dinner in Bristol according to Tripadvisor reviews

1: The Chefs Table

It’s the highest praise someone can give a restaurant like The Chefs Table - “Worthy of a Michelin star.” — It’s the highest praise someone can give a restaurant like The Chefs Table - “Worthy of a Michelin star.” | Tripadvisor

It’s the highest praise someone can give a restaurant like The Chefs Table - “Worthy of a Michelin star.” — It’s the highest praise someone can give a restaurant like The Chefs Table - “Worthy of a Michelin star.” | Tripadvisor

Where: 1A-2 Avon Crescent, Bristol BS1 6XQ England
Rating: 5/5

“Worthy of a Michelin star.”

“A fantastic experience from start to finish”

“All dishes were really great, with the Beef dish standing out as one I’ll really remember”

“Delicious food, perfect portions, fresh ingredients. Melt-in-the mouth beef”

You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.

2: Chris and Jo’s Kitchen

Sometimes it’s either quality or quantity. Not at Chris and Jo’s Kitchen though, as one reviewer said their meal was “excellent quality and generous portion sizes.” — Sometimes it’s either quality or quantity. Not at Chris and Jo’s Kitchen though, as one reviewer said their meal was “excellent quality and generous portion sizes.” | Tripadvisor

Sometimes it’s either quality or quantity. Not at Chris and Jo’s Kitchen though, as one reviewer said their meal was “excellent quality and generous portion sizes.” — Sometimes it’s either quality or quantity. Not at Chris and Jo’s Kitchen though, as one reviewer said their meal was “excellent quality and generous portion sizes.” | Tripadvisor

Where: 122 St. Michaels Hill, Bristol BS2 8BU England
Rating: 5/5

“Best roast ever!”

“Excellent quality and generous portion sizes”

“Delicious food, lovely staff and place”

“This lunch was just simply perfect. The staff were so attentive and helpful. We will definitely be returning and will recommend this restaurant”

You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.

3: Pasture

Pasture in Bristol has the whole package as one customer was “absolutely blown away by the quality of food, drinks and service.” — Pasture in Bristol has the whole package as one customer was “absolutely blown away by the quality of food, drinks and service.” | Tripadvisor

Pasture in Bristol has the whole package as one customer was “absolutely blown away by the quality of food, drinks and service.” — Pasture in Bristol has the whole package as one customer was “absolutely blown away by the quality of food, drinks and service.” | Tripadvisor

Where: 2 Portwall Lane, Bristol BS1 6NB England
Rating: 5/5

“Amazing food and even better service”

“Absolutely blown away by the quality of food, drinks and service.”

“The best meal I have eaten in 10 years.”

“Absolutely incredible food and experience as usual”

You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.

4: Mugshot

One Tripadvisor review for Mugshot in Bristol simply exclaims “trust me, just book in and go!” — One Tripadvisor review for Mugshot in Bristol simply exclaims “trust me, just book in and go!” | Tripadvisor

One Tripadvisor review for Mugshot in Bristol simply exclaims “trust me, just book in and go!” — One Tripadvisor review for Mugshot in Bristol simply exclaims “trust me, just book in and go!” | Tripadvisor

Where: 18 St. Nicholas Street, Bristol BS1 1UB England
Rating: 5/5

“Absolutely Amazing!”

“Trust me, just book in and go!”

“Best restaurant in Bristol”

“Incredible - treat yourself”

You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.

5: The River Grille

The River Grill in Bristol has “great food,” is a “lovely venue” and has “brilliant staff.” — The River Grill in Bristol has “great food,” is a “lovely venue” and has “brilliant staff.” | Tripadvisor

The River Grill in Bristol has “great food,” is a “lovely venue” and has “brilliant staff.” — The River Grill in Bristol has “great food,” is a “lovely venue” and has “brilliant staff.” | Tripadvisor

Where: Narrow Quay The Bristol Hotel, Bristol BS1 4QF England
Rating: 4.5/5

“Spot on Service and Excellent food! 10/10 Diolch”

“Great food, lovely venue, brilliant staff”

“This elegant restaurant is worth a visit”

“The roast beef was first class as was the accompaniments of roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and gravy”

You can find out more and book a table on Tripadvisor.

TripAdvisor Sunday roast Bristol

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