Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin

Excellent, attentive service and top-notch à la carte menu. Cocktails all round to start including a Boulevardier Negroni which hit the spot. I can recommend the Tempura Cod starter, beautifully translucent flakes set against sharp soy sauce and wasabi. My son (whose birthday it was) and I enjoyed sirloin with Béarnaise sauce, and it was all washed down with a Sicilian red, Nero D'Avola. Prices reflect the unbeatable setting overlooking the Avon Gorge and the exquisite food; but worth it for a treat.

Went to the restaurant for lunch on Wednesday. The atmosphere was very pleasant, good taste in lounge music, amazing view of the bridge and excellent food. I ordered the Prawn Cocktail, Lamb Shoulder (which was probably the best lamb I've had, granted though I do not have much experience with lamb) and the pastry and cheese for dessert. I found the meat to be tender and very flavourful. The accompanying gravy and mash was really good too. I did not really enjoy the greens to much though as they were over-salted for my taste buds. Service was more of the "relaxed" kind and the waitresses did not get the drinks order right the first time round. We had ordered a non-alcoholic cocktail and were served one with alcohol. Parking was easy, maybe because it was mid-week. We managed to snag a nice spot a 30 second walk from the hotel on the street. All in all, I enjoyed my lunch and the view is of course incredible.

My first time visiting Bristol — and it does make you wonder why we so often travel further afield when there is so much to explore on our own doorstep. Naturally, being the adventurer (and foodie) that I am, I did a little research beforehand to find the iconic spots to see in the area. The Clifton Suspension Bridge was an obvious first stop. I also wanted somewhere for a good lunch with a view, and stumbled across what felt like a bit of a gem: Hotel du Vin at Avon Gorge. Parking was relatively easy to find on the street nearby, around £5 for two hours. Walking into the hotel, the doors glide open into a striking, elegant lobby space. There is an immediate sense of grandeur, with a light-filled room overlooking the bridge, complemented by stylish interiors. Continuing through to the restaurant, we were warmly welcomed by attentive staff who showed us to a table with a view. That said, honestly, every table feels like a good one here — the restaurant is beautifully designed with large glass windows framing the Clifton Suspension Bridge on one side and rolling green hills on the other. It really is a special setting, and there is also a spacious outdoor terrace for warmer days. We enjoyed a very good two-course lunch, which felt like excellent value at £24.50, with an optional glass of house wine or beer for £3. The food was well presented and enjoyable, but what really elevates the experience is the setting. The staff were immaculately presented, friendly, and attentive without being intrusive — which made the whole experience feel relaxed yet polished. Overall, a wonderful lunch in a standout location. A perfect place to sit, slow down, and take in one of Bristol’s most iconic views