The best restaurants in Bristol for school summer holidays

Bambalan is a super fun place with plenty of space and a relaxed fun vibe. Featuring a North African / Mediterranean menu, this is definitely a good spot to get the kids to potentially try new food within a fun environment. What’s more, kids eat for free here Monday – Friday! Throw in some epic views overlooking Bristol and you’ve got yourself a perfect family-friendly venue.

An award-winning red brick warehouse filled with comfy sofas and local art, Bocabar Paintworks is a cracking place to bring the whole family. With locally sourced produce and in-season menus, this is also a great spot for environmentally conscious, foodie parents. With art on the walls to engage the children, and to potentially take home, we love the arty vibe here! Visit for Sunday lunch, brunch, pizza and more.

Pieminister offers award-winning pies covering all options from classic beef to delicious jackfruit, meaning even the fussiest family member can leave here feeling full and happy! The kids can easily be entertained here with colouring in sets and friendly staff, which makes it an ideal venue for all the family. You can even buy your own pie kit to take away and make at home – a great summer holiday activity itself!

We love a sunny Sunday walk through Ashton Court Estate, with expansive ground for the kids to play, walk the dog and bask in the glorious (we hope) weather! The Courtyard Cafe is the perfect spot to start your walk or perhaps refuel at the end. It’s a nice spot for coffee and cake, as well as offering healthy, locally sourced, sustainable dishes. Offering ample space, a children’s play area, dogs allowed and high chairs all within a lovely atmosphere, this is the perfect family spot.

Overlooking the water of Bristol’s Harbourside, we love it here at Watershed. It features a simple but effective kids menu, served Tuesday to Sunday from midday until 8pm in surroundings with ample space. Watershed is an incredibly artsy venue, with an epic cinema showing a total range of films. Great for both family days out, as well as parents’ date night.

A dreamy family venue that doubles up as the perfect day out. Situated in the middle of The City Farm and serving home cooked, carefully sourced food, we love the cafe here. Serving delicious cakes, coffee, kids’ menu, veggie-led dishes as well as meat that is always reared on the farm itself, you are sure to find something delicious! This is also a great opportunity to introduce the children to animals, ranging from goats to chickens.

Serving up fresh Roman style pizza every day, Pizza on the Park is an absolute crowd pleaser! With a cracking kids’ menu, as well as a happy hour, both the parents and kids can be pleased. You’ll find vegan and gluten free options too, making Pizza on the Park a sure-fire winner for everyone.

Turtle Bay is a super fun and popular venue featuring its very own “Little Turtles” kids’ menu, starring £1 ice cream scoops. Turtle Bay is a great, affordable family venue with a delicious and varied adults menu, too.

Riverstation features a stunning seasonal menu next to the water, making it a delightful venue that offers a lovely kids’ menu also. With a terrace, brunch, bar, small plates and more to offer, Riverstation is a great spot come rain or shine. With a team that can’t do enough for you, even docking the Bristol Ferry on their Pontoon on request, we love it here and sure you will too.

We love a Stokes Croft venue here at Dish Cult, with so much creative energy and events going on in the area. Caribbean Croft is the perfect family pit stop on a summer holiday day out. With a relaxed atmosphere, delicious Caribbean food and an extensive selection of rum (definitely not for the kids, but most certainly for the parents), you are sure to leave feeling full and content. The kids’ menu here is aimed for ages 14 and under and is both affordable and exciting. This is the perfect venue to encourage the family to potentially try new foods whilst knowing they will most certainly leave feeling full.

TGI Fridays is the perfect place for a celebration this summer, especially if it’s a child’s birthday party. You’ll find loads of tempting dishes that are a huge hit with mini fans, alongside famous cocktails which are also a massive hit with bigger fans. Throw in an amazing team and TGI Fridays has got all the ingredients to get the party started.