Plans unveiled for new rooftop food and drink venue in Bristol harbourside

Plans have been revealed for a new rooftop food and drink venue in Bristol harbourside. Canada Life Asset Management is launching a consultation on plans to remodel the south-east corner of Building 11, facing Canons Way and Explore Lane.

Building 11 is occupied by a number of leisure uses, including Rainbow Casino. The casino currently functions over two floors but post pandemic would like to downsize the operation while remaining in its existing location.

The plans involve inserting a mezzanine floor giving access to a new rooftop food and drink venue providing views of the harbourside, across Millennium Square and the Lloyds Building.

The existing outdoor area on top of the building would also be redesigned to create an accessible roof terrace and garden.

A spokesperson for Canada Life Asset Management said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to convert the redundant area on top of Building 11, into a stylish new rooftop food and drink venue with spectacular views over Bristol’s harbourside. We look forward to sharing our plans and hearing the views of those who live and work in the area.”

From Friday, December 9, the consultation material will available online here with details of the proposal and an opportunity for people to give their views.

Canada Life Asset Management will also be hosting a face-to-face event on Tuesday, January 17, from 4 – 7pm at the Millennium Bar on the ground floor of Rainbow Casino, Explore Lane, so that near neighbours, members of the public and stakeholders can drop-in to view an exhibition of the proposals and speak to the design and planning team.

Feedback from the consultation and other key stakeholders will be considered by the project team as they finalise the scheme and prepare a planning submission in the new year.