Bristol’s best family-friendly restaurants

Right in the heart of the ever funky Gloucester Road, The Gallimaufry is not only a cracking eatery, but also a live music and art venue. Sunday roasts, as well as good vibes, are available here, not to mention the daily “Galli Hour”. Plus these guys boast a delicious menu featuring anything from Cornish Mussels to Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Yum.

An award-winning warehouse venue with Brazilian style pizzas, incredible Sunday roasts, comfy sofas and local art – we love Bocabar Paintworks. We also love that it supports local artists, even hosting exhibition nights. With a menu featuring everything from brunch to weekend cocktails, the mission at Bocabar is simple: “serve delicious, affordable food”. It’s s a spot on family venue.

Established in 2014, The Gloucester Old Spot is an award-winning independent child and dog-friendly pub that comes with a beer garden, too! A menu that uses locally sourced produce and with a team of friendly staff, it’s the ideal family venue. The cool outdoor terrace features vibrant wall art, and is the ideal family dinner and drinks spot, with benches and fairy lights setting a relaxed atmosphere. With a kids menu too, there is something to please all the family.

Artist Residence offers a relaxed and charming atmosphere, resulting in a lovely venue to bring all the family – grandparents and children alike! A gorgeous interior setting, created in this former old boot factory, you can grab a cracking breakfast pastry or post-work drink in the library.

If you’re celebrating something special with the family, then TGI Fridays is a great shout. The team here are perfect hosts, and with tempting American-inspired dishes, famous cocktails and a cracking atmosphere, TGI’s has got all the ingredients to get the party started. It’s also the perfect venue for children’s birthday parties, too.