Grain Barge in Bristol, City of - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Marked it down because of the seagulls and pigeons that rule the outside tables. If the staff cleared empty plates they wouldn’t have this problem. Aggy seagulls are not nice company. I’d say up the standards instead of trying to be over trendy. London prices at the bar, no main brands on offer. I think the place has lots of potential to be a lot nicer.

Great food in a lovely setting. Perfect for alfresco dining on the upper deck overlooking the harbour. The staff were super friendly and accommodating.

Lovely sunny views of the docks. Tasty food and happy atmosphere

Great beautiful scene at the River

Love this bar, I’m local so very handy for me. Been coming here a few years. Love the food, I’m a coeliac so great to have GF options. Popped in the other night, had the worst fries I’ve ever had. How is it possible to not cook fries properly. Atrocious. I noticed the kitchen was closed for 45 minutes to cope with a large group. I’ve worked in kitchens in the past, 10 people is not a large group. Absolutely no excuse for the quality of my food. The bar staff were fantastic, very helpful in dealing with my concerns. Many thanks to them

50 minutes wait for 5 plates of food. Not busy either. At that point quality of food is irrelevant. Won't be eating here again

Love this place.We've been here a few times for drinks on our weekend visits to Bristol. Staff are always friendly & super efficient service. We've not eaten, but the food always looks good, we'll definitely return, just wish we lived closer!

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff

My pie of the day was nuclear hot and although very tasty, the wholemeal pastry was extremely tough! The prices were very good for a city located venue. Service friendly but rather haphazard. Waiter forgot to offer dessert menu for a table of 12, when we asked… the kitchen had closed!!!

They were great especially James . Good place to have a beer in the sun with good views. They treated us great and the food was very good.

Top spot when the sun is out! Good Bristol beer selection also.

Great, apart from a huge thumping party happening below what I thought was supposed to be a fancy restaurant?

Visited the Grin Barge last night. Had the good fortune to be served by a young man called Alfie. He was most helpful with a generous personality. Evenings are made by such People. Thank you, Grain Barge

High standard locally sourced food and drink. Great service and atmosphere.

Came here on Sunday for the roast. Service was not the best, several drinks not available, someone took our order for a table of 4 without a notepad, then forgot the order and had to come back again to write it down, the food came after a really long wait (we came early and nobody else was waiting before us), then a cauliflower cheese was missing and took another 10 mins to arrive. Food was quite bland, mustard mash didn’t taste of mustard, roast potatoes were extremely pale, the fish was delicious and cooked well so that’s the only dish I would recommend.

Relaxing environment with great food and drinks. Wonderful views of the river and live music on occasion.

Good beer choices in a great location on the harbourside.

Lovely, super friendly vibes. Food was tasty (vegetarian only). Three floors to choose from us a real bonus. Top Deck in the sun, Main Bar to keep warm or the Hull Bar for Live Music and Events. 😊😊

Visiting family in the UK and almost despairing of finding a decent restaurant for vegetarian food, we were fortunate to find this one open when most places close on Mondays. It was a little too breezy to sit on the top deck, but the interior was pleasant and tables were reasonably spaced. There were several vegetarian/vegan options and those we chose were beautifully cooked and attractively presented....with a little innovative twist on some of them. Congratulations to the young lady chef who managed to substitute one of the ingredients which wasn't available, as per the menu, but we were offered a second glass of wine, on the house, for the 'inconvenience'. My brother-in-law forgot to mention that when paying the bill, but the gesture was appreciated, nevertheless. Credit to the rest of the staff for their attention, friendliness and efficiency....they undoubtedly created a very memorable atmosphere.

Good selection of beers and cider, lovely views across the river and a great atmosphere.

Didn't eat here. Pints were decent and views were good 👍

Nice spot, staff friendly and efficient. Didn't eat the food.

Great atmosphere. Especially during sunset. You can stay there for hours. Beers are good, too.

Great selection of drinks, lovely staff and stunning views

An incredible location on the harbour. Wonderful views of the water activities up and down the river. A very popular spot on a warm summer’s evening, drinking their great selection of Bristol Beer Factory beer.

Great location if the weather is good. Good beer if you like the Bristol Beer Factory

A nice boat where you can have a cider with an excellent view

Great ad!!!! The sticky toffee pudding and tart were amazing!! Thank you ☺️

Used to love this place but last couple of visits have noticed the grime, lack of interest from bar staff and how few cask beers are on. Will give it a few years before returning.

Had Coffee on the top deck, nice in the sun.

Great floating pub! Lovely gigs in the hold bar - especially when Shallow Roots play there!

A nice boat pub on the harbour. Seating inside for the restaurant. Outdoor seating! Lovely for the summer time. X

I love this pub, especially when it is sunny the view is great. great service too!

Absolutely delighted with our experience at the Grain Barge for our wedding reception! From the moment we started planning with James, the staff went above and beyond to ensure every detail was just perfect! The Hold Bar provided the ideal intimate setting for our celebration, and our guests loved the venue. The food was a real highlight, with the chefs catering to dietary needs with care and attention. Our wedding day was truly unforgettable, thanks to the incredible team at the Grain Barge!

Great place if you want to drink good beer and cider on a boat. Plenty of outdoor seating and there was a good choice of local beers. Staff were friendly and there was a really nice vibe. Food meny was pescatarian and looked great although we didn't eat.

Great service and great drink choices, clean tables and amazing view

Just went for a drink, therefore no food rating. It's a lovely setting and there is a good selection of beers. Perfect place for a few pints, overlooking the harbour.

Popped in for dinner on Monday. Great beer and cider selection, and the food was delicious and not too pricey (by Bristol standards). Vegan dirty fries and fish tacos were especially tasty. Will definitely be back again for pub quiz or music.

Another venue that has bought into the concerning trend of refusing to accept physical money. Until they update their service to accept both cash and card they have lost a customer. #BoycottCashless

Super place in Bristol on the river. Fresh cooked food lots of veggie and vegan options. Sunday roast great and pies with amazing tasty fillings. Great service and beer too. Don’t forget the sticky toffee pudding one of the best I’ve ever tasted. Can also go on top deck to take in stunning views.

Popped in for afternoon coffee and cake after a harbourside walk. Service was very friendly and enjoyed my coffee sat at a table on the top deck however the cake was a bit dry and uninspiring.

Fantastic location right on the water. Great atmosphere. Friendly service. Food good/average. Couldnt believe it when we were told there was an extra charge for more mayo after the first tiny pot though. Wouldn't have minded so much but food was already paid for when ordering at the bar so how does that work?? Just mean!!

Love the Grainbarge. One of our favourite spots in town for drinks and food. Always a good, chilled atmosphere, friendly staff and good selection of drinks. The food is gooooood! Easily our top destination for a veggie roast - the porcini mushroom “pulled pork”even converted me as a die-hard mushroom hater! The nut roast, maple roast veggie sausages and cauli cheese are all amazing. On non-Sundays the disco fries and tacos are a great snack to break up a harbour walk. One of Bristols gems!

I found the breaded code good. Grilled almost caramelized broccoli: good and original. Good-natured atmosphere. Friendly and pleasant.

A great place to grab a cuppa - the coffee was good. It is also a bar. Good, friendly service and a great position - floating almost opposite SS Great Britain.

Popped in for a pint and was served a borderline pint of Fortitude. Cloudy and close to flat. Unfortunately , the bar tender didn't agree - he looked at it, sniffed it, tasted it and said it looked and tasted OK to him. Grudgingly replaced for another pint and told me to ask for a taste next time, while congratulating me on my membership of CAMRA, and had a final taste of the beer just to make his point. Customer Service Training Day 1 - question your customers, argue and use sarcasm wherever possible, and ensure that they know at all times that you are right and they are wrong. Nil points.

Great food, lovely staff. It all came together slightly slowly, but that didn't really matter as everything was so nice. Will absolutely go back.

Staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating to us with push chairs and a large group. 1 thing which would make me give 5 stars would be slightly larger portions of food.

Our original venue had sold out of food at 4.30pm on a Sunday so we ended up here an hour before last orders as they could accommodate a dog and had gluten free options. We hadn’t appreciated it offered veg focused and seafood menu, so my husband was a little disappointed there was no meat!! We had three macaroni cheese (two with veggie pulled pork) and seabass. Followed by salted caramel and sour cherry sorbet. None of us could fault the food in any way. Despite not serving meat we would return. Staff and service all very good too.

We purchased tickets online for a local band who were playing on this boat. Entry into the deck where the band was playing was over a gang plank and down a narrow staircase. The band was very good there was a bar which had a good selection of drinks. The bar staff were polite, prompt and well presented. There are toilets, but they do need a good clean.

Great location for a beer. Lots of choice. Lovely views of the river and surrounding area.

Nice place, beer good, staff lovely. 👍

After passing the soulless tourist trap haunts with their formulaic menus nearer the centre, it was refreshing to find the barge for a delicious lunch on the deck in the winter sunshine. We will be back.

A terrific place to relax on the water in the shadow of SS Great Britain

Lush pub, not crowded on a Sunday ay all. Lovely staff. Great hot chocolate- so good I had 2! The mac and cheese topped with pulled pork half portion was delicious. Me and my friends stayed here all afternoon and played card games.

Fish and veggie - amazing quality food at a good price point. Nice warm interior even in this cold wind. Dogs welcome. Hang onto your chef - she is awesome 🤩

Very accommodating for fussy kids

A great pub on the water, but definitely not a tourist trap. The bar is warm & welcoming in the winter & it’s great to sit out on deck in the warmer months. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable about their (Bristol beer factory) drinks & there is a nice atmosphere, to go along with the great views across the harbour.

What a fantastic asset to Bristol Grain Barge! I have been many times and had drinks and food over the years and winter or summer the grain barge is such well run bar and food always outstanding. Thank you for a perfect evening.

Quiet and gentle atmosphere. Hot chocolate was gorgeous. Great having nearby parking.

Great food, great staff and just a great place to be. Added bonus dogs welcome. Really look forward to a return visit.

We just had a couple of early evening drinks and liked the atmosphere.

Seulement le paiement pas carte est accepté. Nous avons pu déguster une bière face au canal le temps de nous sécher un peu après une bonne pluie

You know when you go to a bar and get the perfect experience, that's what I had tonight. Matt M the bartender was heaven sent, lovely, informative and knowledgeable. Will be going back ASAP.

Always great service and friendly staff

Had a meal there on a week day, the food and service were average. Nice atmosphere though as it was on an open mic night.

We chose the Grain Barge due to it's pescartarian menu. So nice to have the choice of the majority of the menu, rather than a vegetarian option as a perfunctory inclusion, which is often the case. The food was lovely and service great, with the super view as an extra bonus.

Very good for veggie dishes. I can recommend the cauliflower burger. Homemade potato soup was also very good.

Lovely place to stop for a drink on walk round the harbour

We love this place. Great in the summer sitting on deck but also good (as yesterday) when the weather is a bit murky just to sit inside.

Great place for a drink on the water with a fantastic atmosphere

We privately hired the Hold Bar at Grain Barge for my girlfriend’s 21st. We had an absolutely amazing time. The manager James was really helpful before hand, always willing to take a call and answer any questions we had. The price was very reasonable price when comparing with other venues in Bristol that charged ridiculous minimum spends. The space comfortably accommodated ~50 people we had invited and had room for more. On the day the team were really helpful with setting up the room with the decorations we brought and were similarly attentive to help with clean up afterwards. The riverside location with the lights at night was stunning and was convenient for guests we had visiting from further afield with hotels nearby. I would recommend the Grain Barge to anyone looking for a space to host an event in Bristol. Thanks again to James and the team!

Good spot to get a beer and sit above deck (when the sun is shining) and below deck (when it is not). Was busy with a good atmosphere when we visited on a Saturday afternoon.

Been a fan for years. Always really friendly, lovely food.

Please note: -this is a vegetarian/pescatarian only restaurant. It’s not clear on their website. -order at the bar. We weren’t told this, so sat there waiting for a while. -Yorkshire puds don’t come with all roasts That out of the way, the location is amazing and the food (although i was hoping for meat) was very good. (I’ve definitely had a meat roast here before so I guess it’s changed owner). The staff did offer us a Yorkshire pud when we saw it was missing. Very nice place.

I really like this place, the staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the food and drink they sold and the atmosphere was really nice as a early evening eatery and then as a late night music venue. My only critique, and it's not much of one, but due to the construction of the barge I guess, there doesn't appear to be much sound insulation between the lower deck performance area and the main deck bar/eating area, so once the band starts up, you can pretty much hear it in the restaurant. If you are after a quiet meal in a harbour front venue, pick your time as it really is a lovely venue, just loud when the band plays.

10 years since I last came here and still the same pleasure 😍🤗

We had tacos on Tuesday it tasted sensational!!! And the waitress was so sweet! We strongly recommend it and when my brother wanted his sandwich plain they gladly made it and when I ordered the vegan taco the waitress noticed and got me vegan mayonnaise. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We had the only fish on the menu The fish was over cooked The roast potatoes were not cooked It was a terrible meal ! Absolute waste of £75

We hired the hold bar for a birthday party and the venue was perfect. James and his crew couldn’t of been more welcoming and helpful. I would definitely recommend and will look to book again in the future.

Superb location, ticks all the right boxes. Stopped in for lunch and drinks. We’re coming back tomorrow for the roast. Smashing team too, super friendly

We had the fish, (the only fish on the menu , no fish pie) it was overcook and dry , the roast potatoes were a mess , the meal was dry, I wasted £75! Do not recommend! Mark

Lovely location on the river. The upper deck is glorious in the sunshine. Nice selection of beers.

Three of us came here for dinner yesterday. Two ordered the moules frites which they enjoyed, I ordered seabass at £17. The food was nice however unfortunately the portion was absolutely tiny and I finished it well before the others. Ended up having to get chips on the way home as I was still hungry.

Funky pup on a boat with excellent service and beer.

Just what we were looking for. Everyone welcoming and friendly. Dog enjoyed all the attention from everyone. Great Mac n cheese!

We had our wedding reception here at the end of September. We arrived at 1:30 and stayed past midnight. The food was amazing all of our guests commented on how great it was. We had a mixture of different dishes and we all left very well fed. The service was impeccable we truly felt like royalty when were on board. The team decorated the restaurant area exactly how we wanted it, we barely had to lift a finger. James, the events manager, was on top of everything and made the day run so smoothly. The staff in general are some of the nicest personable team I've met. Special thanks to Vince who was manning the margaritas. After the meal we went down to the hold bar where we danced the night away. Again James managed the live band keeping them fed and watered. We think it was Macca(?) Who was manning the hold bar who did an excellent job keeping everyone jolly! We couldn't have asked for a better team! Thank you for such an amazing day!!

We had our wedding reception on Grain Barge and they hosted us pretty much all day, from cocktail hour and canapes, to a sit down meal and then an evening party and reception. They continuously smashed it- decorating the venue to perfection, making sure guests were greeted and never without drink or food in hand. They really mastered the perfect relaxed and friendly atmosphere whilst making the day feel really special with their outstanding service. The pescaterian meal was delicious, even our meat eater friends were satisfied and the quantity and quality of food was great. The events manager, James, made the day run super smoothly and was on hand in the run up and during/after the event to answer any questions. Even after back to back long days, he was smiling away and making sure we were happy. The whole team were a delight and we'd recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat! Special shout out to Vince, for keeping the margs flowing and my relatives very happy!

Best wedding venue!! We had our wedding reception here at the end of September. We arrived at 1:30 and stayed past midnight. The food was amazing all of our guests commented on how great it was. We had a mixture of different dishes and we all left very well fed. The service was impeccable we truly felt like royalty when were on board. The team decorated the restaurant area exactly how we wanted it, we barely had to lift a finger. James, the events manager, was on top of everything and made the day run so smoothly. The staff in general are some of the nicest personable team I've met. Special thanks to Vince who was manning the margaritas. After the meal we went down to the hold bar where we danced the night away. Again James managed the live band keeping them fed and watered. We think it was Macca(?) Who was manning the hold bar who did an excellent job keeping everyone jolly! We couldn't have asked for a better team! Thank you for such an amazing day!!

We had our wedding reception on Grain Barge and they hosted us pretty much all day, from cocktail hour and canapes, to a sit down meal and then an evening party and reception. They continuously smashed it- decorating the venue to perfection, making sure guests were greeted and never without drink or food in hand. They really mastered the perfect relaxed and friendly atmosphere whilst making the day feel really special with their outstanding service. The pescaterian meal was delicious, even our meat eater friends were satisfied and the quantity and quality of food was great. The events manager, James, made the day run super smoothly and was on hand in the run up and during/after the event to answer any questions. Even after back to back long days, he was smiling away and making sure we were happy. The whole team were a delight and we'd recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat! Special shout out to Vince, for keeping the margs flowing and my relatives very happy!

What can I say? Booked for our daughters wedding reception. They couldn’t have been more accommodating, going way and above our expectations. Nothing was too much trouble. A special thanks to James for all he done in making sure the bride and groom had all their hopes and dreams for their special day met. (And more!) The food was out of this world, plenty of it and really good value for money, maybe the one and only place that doesn’t add a premium because the word ‘wedding’ was in the title? 🧐 A further shout out to Vince, the margarita king!!! Best ones I’ve had in a very long time too. All the staff have gone above and beyond, very professional, kind and really caring that they get it right. We will be back to visit. Thanks to you all for helping us make amazing memories.

Good atmosphere and good food options.

This was a cool place for drinks in the afternoon. Barge is located on the river, with a great view of the Bristol harbour. Friendly staff, lots of inside seating, we enjoyed the upper deck outdoor tables.

Great location, good food, friendly staff.

Turned up for a pre-arranged booking for 30 or so people and was told they don't do fancy dress - really? What a terribly unprofessional, tactless manager gave us the bad news on the night when they'd had several weeks to let us know they didn't let people in wearing fancy dress!!! Unbelievable! Perhaps understandable if we were wearing inappropriate fancy dress but a bunch of pirates of all ages from 2 to 65 - what a ridiculously insulting way to spoil a birthday celebration. That's one venue off the list for the future...

Yummy food (pescatarian,vegetarian, vegan).

Easily one of the best spots in Bristol. An old converted barge with panoramic views of the dockyards. Great food and very well kept beer. Bring a book and just soak in the scenery. They allow dogs too. Great place to sink a beer after paddle boarding on the other side of the harbour.

We visited this restaurant as part of a works outing because it was the only place where we could get a table. It was pretty much deserted which probably explains why we could get a table! It was not made clear on the website when we checked, that this restaurant does not serve meat. It is predominantly a vegan/vegetarian restaurant with the occasional fish option although the fish dishes had low quality fish varieties We only had one vegetarian out for group of 12 we would definitely have not chosen this restaurant had we realised there was no meat anywhere on the menu. It would have been much better if the website had actually made it clear that this was a no meat restaurant. We were also told we had to order drinks at the bar even though there was a waiter service. In addition to that we were not allowed to order the main course at the same time as the starters, we had to wait until the starters had been cleared before we ordered again! In summary, we will not be going back to this restaurant

Decent beer selection with the best view over the river

The beer is great, the staff are great, the location is great and the atmosphere is great. Food was a mixed bag, the burgers looked good and the truffle fries were to die for, but what little red mullet there was on the plate was chewy. Portions overall were on the small side but the food was generally very tasty. I will definitely return in any case.