Central Bristol restaurant announces permanent closure

An award-winning Bristol restaurant has announced its closure after eight years.

Vegetarian restaurant Flow opened in 2016 in Haymarket Walk between Bristol bus station and the Bearpit.

The area is earmarked for redevelopment as the Premier Inn above it is demolished to make way for two high-rise residential blocks, one 26 storeys high and making it the tallest building in Bristol city centre. 

Posting on social media, Flow has announced that it will close its doors on June 1 and there are no plans to relocate.

A statement from the owners said: “The time has come, the developers are upon us and alas our last service will be Saturday June 1.

“Some of you may have seen that the Bearpit area is being regenerated and unfortunately that means our little hideaway will be meeting with a wrecking ball at some point in 2024. Thus, we have been given notice to pack our knapsacks and mosey on out.

“It’s been a wild old ride - eight years in the Flow kitchen. So for now, no plans to relocate. Think I might have a lovely little rest. Pop-ups in the future? New venture? Who knows?"