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Best brunch spots in Bristol
From the heart of the city, stretching far and wide to its corners, Bristol is blessed with an abundance of brunch spots.
The following list of Bristol’s best brunch spots is curated based on recommendations from an independent panel of industry stalwarts, who contributed to Bristol24/7’s annual food and drink publication, EatDrink24/7.
This is the EatDrink24/7’s seventh edition, that was compiled with recommendations from more than 60 independent panellists
The Bristolian, Picton Street
Smashed peas and poached eggs are one of the many options of the Bristolian’s brunch menu – photo: The Bristolian
“Consistent, customisable and creative. The ‘Bristolian Breakfast’ never lets me down.”
Anita Cheung, Owner of Ah Ma’s Dumplings and Clouds
Burra, various locations
Burra now has three locations in the city in Redland, Clifton Village and on North Street – photo: Karen Johnson
“Brunch fit for the gods.”
Kins Pelletier, Co-owner of Big Nath’s
“Toru Yanada has developed a delectable brunch menu and I have yet to see an overcooked egg come out of that kitchen.”
Miguel Alzugaray, Founder of Food Tours of Bristol
Bristol Loaf, various locations
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“My favourite place to go for lunch in the City Centre. Sunday roast is also top class.”
Arrow Jie, Owner of Ka:fei
Emmeline, Spike Island
Beyond toasties, Emmeline also has several other fresh brunch options to choose from – photo: Emmeline
“The best grilled cheese toasted sandwich. You won’t get better.”
Josh Eggleton, Co-owner of the Pony Group
“Perfect for a Sunday. Delicious and super affordable lunch”
Melanie Vaxevanakis, Founder of The Mazi Project
FED, various locations
FED opened a new cafe in Westbury-on-Trym in October 2024 – photo: Leah Hoyle
“The salad and houmous plate is to die for. ”
Sarah Conway-Dyer, Forest Bakery
“The best cinnamon roll – crispy and slightly caramelised – is our go-to for a morning sweet, especially if we are having an off-site meeting or a team day out.”
Anna Tyler, Anna Cake Couture
Lonely Mouth, Gloucester Road
This Japanese-inspired listening cafe opened on Gloucester Road in June 2024 – photo: Lonely Mouth
“A lovely addition to Gloucester Road. We loved the Teishoku (especially with the spicy crispy tofu). And the matcha drinks are super fun and tasty.”
Emma Lyons, Co-owner of Other
Mercy Mercy Mercy, Boyce’s Avenue
French toast at Mercy Mercy Mercy make for an excellent start to the day – photo: Mercy Mercy Mercy
“Another day off activity is a solo brunch here; the steak and eggs get me every time. The coffee is also incredible.”
Jessica Penfold, Mark’s Bakery
“Lovely brunch and coffee spot with lots of interesting choices on the menu. We especially like the Mercy Benny, the fritters and rolls.”
Emma Lyons, Co-owner of Other
Oddshop, Whiteladies Road
Oddshop on Whiteladies Road is particularly famous for it’s crispy hash browns – photo: Oddshop
“It’s a rare weekend when we get to brunch, but Oddshop is the place to do it. Those hash browns – absolute game changers.”
Kins Pelletier, Co-owner of Big Nath’s
The Sundial Kitchen, Totterdown
The Sundial Kitchen is located within the Amba House, a building that opened in the 1960s – photo: The Sundial Kitchen
“They do these confit potatoes with your breakfast and I would go for those alone. Everything is vegetarian and super tasty.”
Cat O’shea, Radical Roasters
The Crafty Egg, various locations
The Crafty Egg opened there most recent site on Church Road in October 2024 – photo: Karen Johnson
“The best cure for an exhausting week. ‘The Meat Crafty’ and ‘Meaty Poutine’ were delicious, but the homemade crafty sauce was the real star.”
Hari Nathan, Co-owner of Red Tiger
“A very comfortable and quirky spot to enjoy a relaxing brunch with my family.”
Sarah Conway-Dyer, Co-owner of Forest Bakery
Underfall Yard Cafe, Cumberland Road
From sandwiches and sausage rolls to a full English – Underfall Yard Cafe has plenty of options to choose from – photo: Underfall Yard Cafe
“Sitting outside, you can watch the world go by with the view of the water and a coffee or some brunch or lunch – especially nice if it’s a warm sunny day.”
Emma Lyons, Co-owner of Other
These and other recommendations can be found in the EatDrink24/7 guide’s 2025 edition, which can be read virtually here or picked up from cafes, pubs, restaurants, bars and shops across Bristol.
Main photo: Karen Johnson
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