Milk Bun in Bristol, City of

First time trying this place. Ordered various burgers, with double patties. Excellent flavour, juicy and well proportioned. My own was a little too salty for my taste (hence the 4*). Dirty fries were outstanding. good simple food done very well. Little overpriced but given quality and location, not shockingly so. Highly recommended.

We visited here a couple of weeks ago and had the Fumo and El Chapo off the classics menu, both really good burgers with so much flavour! We also had the Bronx fries which you just have to have if visiting here, they’re too good not to have!

Loved my first visit to Milk Bun. A quick glance of the menu suggests there’s only three burgers I could’ve had - and those were all vegan (I’m vegetarian). As it turns out, the vegan ones can all be made vegetarian and, even better, ALL the burger styles can have the beef burger swapped out for the vegan patty! Really tasty and totally hit the spot!

Uber eats let’s Milk Bun down badly! Cold food

We attended a 21st Birthday bash arranged by by the 21 year old… which left us feeling apprehensive considering we are a couple in our senior years….. ah well give it ago…. We preempted the visit with a good look at their website….their restaurant is in the lovely Bristol Clifton Village….we need not have been concerned … the evening went well the service was glorious and the many choices great and beautifully cooked… we thoroughly enjoyed it and will return soon.

Best burgers I've had for a long time. Wonderful to see a burger restaurant venturing into new combos and executing it so well. Super tasty and clearly a high-end burger. Warning that each portion of fries is rather big when compared to other restaurants - easily sharable by 2 people. Will be back.

Had 2 really good burgers here on Saturday - tasted awesome and the bread buns were fantastic. Hadn’t booked but they managed to fit us in, and it’s dog friendly too! Service was a little slow and not overly attentive, which is a little strange considering there’s a mandatory 10% service charge - but you don’t mind waiting when the food is this good!

Super neat burger joint. The 'El Chapo' burger is the best burger I have ever eaten. The burgers are really well put together and do not fall apart whilst you eat them. The meat patty is very high quality and really juicy tasting. The other fillings were great and it was not super spicy - just right. My wife enjoyed the veggie burger too.

Excellent burgers and very good service. As two vegetarians, the option to make any of the burgers on the menu veggie/vegan was so helpful. We both had the Fumo with veggie patties and they were both delicious. The BBQ sauce on the burger were delicious too. Along with excellent fries with delicious cheese sauce. Overall it was a great meal out. I'm sorry if this is wrong but I think our server was Emily who was very friendly. I would recommend this highly.

Me and my husband ordered the Pablo burger and Bolognese Fries the taste was good but there’s a hair inside the bolognese. When we complained the waitress apologized and offered to take it out from the bill or give me the new one but I have already lost my appetite. I think it’s better to offer something else if this happened.

Great burgers, friendly staff and an interesting drink selection.

Pablo, margarita and fries were delicious. Best burger place in Bristol 😋

Original and delicious menu. Very friendly staff in the lovely, colourful Clifton Village. Must go!!

The burgers here were absolutely incredible. All three of us had different ones and all were amazing. Very generous portions of chips 2 (1 between 2 people is fine). Will definitely come back.

Really good burger and friendly quick service. The buns were particularly nice, covered with sesame.

Great food and attentive staff, food was made quickly and not a bad price for clifton.

Pretty average burger for the price

Great food. Staff were brilliant

Quality food and portions unexpectively large. The highlight was definitely the burger, el chapo, could have had two. The bronx chips were tasty but very rich, one portion is perfect to share between two. Great service to round things off.

The food here is always on point, I would recommend the bronx fries as well as hey are unreal and easily big enough to share

We love this place. My husband loves burgers, whereas I am not a fan. But this place definitely changed my perspective. Their burgers were fresh, flavourful and didn't make me feel sludgy after. Interior was modern and full of light. I also appreciated the cheese dip...I feel like a lot of burger places should include a cheese dip - not only did this one taste nice but it was humungous! All the portions were massive and the meals were very affordable.

Been on our list to eat as was recommended and it lived up to the name . Me and my Husband loved it. So nice and generous with chips .

Heard a lot about this place and came away underwhelmed. Burgers were ok, but nothing more. The parmesan fries were, again, ok. The sauerkraut style coalslaw was a new thing for me and tasty. Location is great, staff are great, price as you would expect isn't cheap. A couple beers, burgers and two sides will set you back £50. Three brothers burgers is a superior alternative.

We recently tried the burgers here. They tasted average, but the presentation was better. The buns were fresh and the service was good and friendly.

Ridiculous service. Waitress was very rude and agressive. BROWN haired lady had hygiene issues.

Finally got round to trying this place after being on my list for ages! I had their special which was the Carolina consisting of a beef patty, cheese, pulled pork, bbq sauce, bacon & onions, such a good burger! Obviously had to get the Bronx fries which are covered in cheese sauce, crispy bacon, parmesan, crispy onions & chives. So glad we shared these as the portion was HUGE! Such good service too.

Amazing burgers, fab fries with grated parmesan. Good beers too. If you enjoy a great burger, it's the place for you!

Best burgers in Bristol. A small independent that needs backing. Quality produce made in house unlike most other burger places. Ordered the homemade peach Ice tea, buttermilk chicken wings with the chicken Pablo with bronx fries to share. Points of difference were the glaze and crunch on the wings, the actual milk bun itself and the different cheeses on the fries. Service was quick, enjoyed the music playlist which created a nice chilled vibe. Will definitely be going back next time I’m in Clifton.

Looking forward to another visit to milkbun and for first time in probably 3/4 visits I left unsatisfied, as I’ve not reviewed on here yet I’ll give you my overall based on previous visits but this time the food really dint hit like it has before. I ordered a bronx burger and bronx dirty fries, I’ll start with the fries - big portion that’s for sure but the fries were under done, lacking seasoning and the cheese sauce was thick and with a heavy flour taste without any of the cheese really hitting the taste, absolutely no cheese pull at all! The burger was ok, no crispy edges to the beef felt like it needed a little longer on grill to get that charred crispiness across the patty, the burger fell apart when eating a lot of juice coming out the meat making the bottom bun soaked and now soft, the lack of seasoning in the meat showed again the taste buds were asking for more that’s for sure. We also ordered the chicken strips and again disappointing, crispy strips absolutely not, anaemic and soft light batter, and zero flavour other than the side sauce. surely they would looked at this on the pass and said we can’t serve this? But nope it made its way to table. Overall score for this visit - 5.5/10 But normally milk bun absolutely hits the spot and they have a very high standard of food here and my pervious visits I’ve seen this standard shown and I leave very satisfied so I’m sure this was a one off. But a bad birthday meal that’s for sure.

Burgers looked the part, so pretty! But so hard to cut it in half and the meat was tough and no flavour. The bun was SO dry, yikes.

We stopped by yesterday evening wanting a quick bite after a lovely smoke and stroll along the downs. We drastically underestimated how lovely this place was, initially thinking it to be a trendy burgers and shakes style restaurant. Whilst seemingly simple, the menu offers a wide variety of flavours. We ordered a Pablo and Triad with some Parmesan fries as well as a Fumo to go (which they were happy to keep under a lamp as we ate). Delicious food, friendly quality service. Definitely more of a proper meal out spot than just a quick bite. They were fully booked so recommend booking ahead!! Ps- to our lovely waitress, so sorry for our awkwardness we weren’t expecting table service! You were very attentive and friendly despite our confusion, so sorry if we came off as rude. See you soon!

Just a great burger, fries and fried pickles, highly recommended, as is the Aperol Spritz!

Just a very average burger. The staff were nice though.

The burgers were good and there was a fairly wide selection of different toppings. They were however smaller than we expected. The fries were very good. Staff were friendly but the service was quite slow despite it not being that busy.

One of the best burger buns I ever had! This is a must!! Very friendly Service as well!

Very tasty food with the bun really bringing it together. Services was also spot on!

Been wanting to try here for ages and couldn’t wait. Yea it’s expensive but as a massive burger fan- it’s always worth it to find the perfect burger. Unfortunately this wasn’t it. They were very busy so it did take a little while. I had the bronx - the bun itself was beautiful, the burger good until I bit into some hard gristle which ruined it for me. The pickles were sliced very thinly, but to me they still over powered the entire burger. My partner had the pablo- the one with the peanut butter- he said the hint was there and it was good but the onions for him over powered the burger. Chips were on- the extra cheese sauce was only ok. Overall it was a decent burger but because of the price it wasn’t worth it. We wouldn’t visit again.

Average Burger. Looks very appetising for instagram but looks can be deceiving. Limited menu Tables 250mm away from the next table Glorified fast food I had the Pablo Burger with 2 additional patties with loaded fries

Super tasty burgers! Great service and a cool resturant!

Literally THE BEST BURGERS in bristol! This was my second time trying this place, the first time was home delivery via uber eats. I have tried their Triad and Chicken El Chapo and holy moly are they both delicious! It is so hard to pick a favourite. The buns are smooth and fresh, the condiments inside are unique & tasty, & the service is efficient. I cannot wait to visit again and try other items on the menu! It was 4 of us. We ordered a burger each with a side of fries and a soft drink. Total was 26£/pp

Went for a weekend in Bristol and randomly found this burger place - nice, elegant atmosphere. I had a chicken burger with some spicy peppers and cheese - if you like spicy stuff I recommend it otherwise there are good beef burger options. I was surprised with the fried pickles (try if them you haven’t before). p.s. very nice soft burger buns

I have been a regular Milk Bun customer for a couple of years. The food is excellent (in my opinion the best tasting burgers in the area) and the fried pickles are a must try! The food is delicious, although it is quite expensive (~£15 for a burger, with fries/sides as additional dishes). I’d go more often if it was a bit less pricey. Milk bun remains my favourite restaurant in the Village.

On the one hand this is an artisinal experience and in the same way I choose to pay 3x more for sourdough than white-sliced and 10x more for fresh ground than instant, I felt frustrated about the reviews comparing this place to fast food burger joints. We had burger and fries, they were absolutely delicious, top quality, huge portions, no complaints. Service was warm and welcoming and the overall vibe is both cosy and cool. My Margarita was exceptional and I am fussy about those. On the other hand, the bill was £60. I have just come back from Portugal where a 3 course meal in with a bottle of wine, in lovely bougie restaurants, was €70. It is what it is folks. The UK is expensive, the South even more so and Bristol particularly so. If you want a good burger for less go to 5 Guys but if you want a 'treat' come here, but please don't whinge about the price, you have been warned!

It feels almost foolish to add to the symphony of people rhapsodising about these burgers, but these were just monuments in the burger landscape. We tried two between us, the Triad and the Pablo, and both were spectacular. We also enjoyed about 4 of the Dirty Margs - lightened with Ting and with a sharp chilli salt rim; the fried pickles - light, crisp, fantastic, and their house fries which were crisp and well salted. This is a superior joint.

Been here a few times now , never disappoint but tonight was best yet , absolutely banging , had the pablo which is my favourite, was amazingly juicy 😋, thank milk bun , see u soon 👍

Amazing place!! Found this 40 min before they closed, super welcoming and the burgers were honestly 10/10!! ☺️ would definitely return!

Delicious burgers ! And the girls at the counter are really nice and friendly.

Great burgers & great service! Only downside is the restaurant is quite Smokey so you walk out smelling and feeling like you have been sitting in front of the chip pan!

Relatively good food. Guaranteed late delivery.

Went to milkbuns 3rd birthday, all the staff were lovely and food amazing as always!!

Milk Bun at Bristol is a must-visit spot! The atmosphere is cozy, the service is top-notch, and the food is delicious. I indulged in the El Chapo burger with double meat, Bronx Fries, Fried Pickles, and a Dirty Margarita – all fantastic choices. Only downside: the burger meat was a tad too salty for my taste. Nevertheless, it's a gem worth discovering in Bristol! 🍔🍟🥒🍹

Incredible burgers. Not bad value, but when considering Asado comes with 2 sides for same price, bit pricey. Should do a student discount considering a student city.

Food was good, probably in top 5 burgers of my life. Service is what lets it down. Quite curt and when clearing plates basically told us we were getting the bill despite having full drinks still. Every interaction was robotic with barely any eye contact. I think they know they have a 'hype' and don't need to try, they add 10% service charge either way.

Lovely burgers but complete frustration when calling to simply order a takeaway. I was told that it’s company policy that you can come into the restaurant and order takeaway but they can’t take phone orders. This apparently is due to being busy and not time to take phone orders. When I pointed out that it’s the same staff time whether in person or on the phone there was no response other than ‘that’s just the way we do it’. Really? So your gonna lose out on a 7 person £150 order just because of no good reason?! Mental. The even more stupid part was it took them far more time explaining why they couldn’t take the order and getting the manager to take my complaint than it would have done to just take the order. Also if the issue is the busy factor why would you want takeaway customers sat clogging up your restaurant while waiting for their order to be cooked?! The manager was simply rude and offered no help at all to the situation…great manager…one who I hope the business owners will replace if they want this to not be one of the hundreds of businesses that fail every year in Bristol. The competition between burger places in Bristol is huge. It doesn’t take long for reputation to fall. Off to Asado burger to spend my good money their instead. We are a large company provider of student and young professional accommodation in the city and up till now our Bristol guide recommends you to our housemates….this will be removed as of tonight. So angry by our treatment from your restaurant this evening

Fabulous burgers, fried pickles, chicken wings and bronx fries. My only issue was that the burgers and fries could have been a bit hotter, but it was still delicious, and I'd go back 💯 We went with First Table, very good value.

honestly such a lovely spot! will defo be returning. the burgers, and sides were lovely. servers were friendly and efficient! would definitely return for another dinner here!

Came here on Saturday night with my partner and it was brilliant! Great atmosphere, lovely setting, excellent service and the best food. Really enjoyed it and would come again/highly recommend.

Last night I came here for a birthday celebration and had such a great time. Great value for money too. Service from both Martha & Yasmin was great, we were a big party and they tended to us really well, would definitely recommend !

Absolutely delicious burger and loaded fries. Not cheap but the quality is there so it's worthwhile.

Jasmine was very accommodative which made our experience more enjoyable!

Atmosphere and service was good, but honestly a little underwhelmed by the burger. I heard amazing things about it but was slightly disappointed by how soggy the burger became. Though, the flavour of the peanut butter was great. Fries had a good flavour and good topping, though an overwhelming amount of cheese sauce. Fried pickles are a must try!

Good choice of burgers plus good value specials also available. Fried pickles and bronx fries are great. Well cooked burgers but maybe could have been a bit hotter. So, good food but the atmosphere in the restaurant was very smokey and we both smelt of smoke after leaving. Floor was also very slippery, maybe due to the smoke, including the stairs down to the toilets in the basement.

Delicious food however the lack of ventilation ruins the experience. The place is full of smoke and humidity from the kitchen and the guests. We've been here two times and both times same thing. Sorry but wouldn't recommend until it's sorted out.

Went with a group. Had the Pablo burger and a cocktail. Book in advance since the restaurant isn't that big but certainly go. Everything about the food was great. The beautiful-looking Mac n Cheese wasn't on the menu which was quite disappointing. The prices are a *little* steep but ultimately worth it.

Awesome burgers and loaded fries!! Staff are super friendly, good drink options and lively atmosphere. Definitely recommend!

The burger and fries are good but my chicken has a small piece of plastic. Great atmosphere to catch up with friends!

Waited 2 hours for a takeaway - we had previously eaten in the restaurant so didn't mind the wait but the food was so disappointing. Cold soggy chips. Missing chicken strips and 2 portions of slaw instead which was the saddest looking slaw I've ever seen. No mayo, no red cabbage like in the picture. Just a really depressing mouthful of dry white cabbage.

Lived up to expectations! Burgers were absolutely delicious and the buns were next level. We also tried the chicken wings which were seriously good! Service was on the slow side but it was a Saturday night and you could tell everything was really fresh. Definitely recommend.

Nice burgers, they look fantastic and taste really good. Interesting flavour combinations in the burger options. The actual beef burgers themselves are not quite as big and juicy as another top local burger place. Fries have some interesting toppings (parmesan topped fries tasted even better than some of the more loaded options) but the actual fries themselves were slightly insipid. No crispiness. Pretty pricey too - a little more than I expected.

You know a success when you want to visit again and again. One of the most delicious burgers I’ve tasted. A must visit if you’re ever in Bristol.

Best burger in Bristol and the fries were top notch as well!

There are better burger places in Bristol. Edit. I went second time. There was way too much ketchup and couldn't taste the supposed to be chilly cheese. There is no point to put stuff just to call it on the menu if you dont taste them.

Bun was good, the burger was a bit disappointing, not juicy at all

Having heard about this restaurant on social media, we came here for an early weeknight dinner. It’s located in Clifton Village, a very pretty part of Bristol. Inside, the decor is relaxed and modern, and there is window and bar style seating. It’d a small restaurant though, so booking ahead is definitely advisable. The food is fairly standard burgers, fries, and chicken, but this restaurant’s USPs is its buns, which it bakes daily. They’re definitely the best burger buns I’ve ever had, and for once the bun contributes to the enjoyment rather than just holding the other ingredients in. Much recommended is the house cheese sauce, which is great for dipping fried and burgers. The chicken fillets were also very juicy, and came with a great dip. The portions are all good, but sadly there’s no desserts on the menu. There is also a varied wine and cocktail menu. The staff were friendly and helpful, and service was fast.

The burgers did not disappoint! I had the Pablo which has peanut butter and chilli jam. What a combo!! Also had wings that resembled (although small and not quite as good) Gurt Wings. The chips I had were LOADED with cheese and bacon. **** I did stink of grilled food. Don't go wearing anything you don't want to wash. ****

disgusting management. brown haired lady on the bar couldn’t have been more rude if she tried. kept on changing what she was saying to the point she was straight up lying. terrible customer service from a moody lady. ruined our evening and will not be going again. think about who you’re hiring.

Cracking ambience very good service and fab 🍔! Recommend! The bronx fries are super! Nice drink selection all in all a great place to eat and drink.

Honestly probably some of the best burgers I’ve ever had! Would highly recommend!

It is a very small establishment where we were packed in like kippers. Very pricey at £15 for just a burger, and sides are extra. The burger was nice but massively overpriced

Cosy spot in the heart of Clifton. We think this is the best burger spot in Bristol. We always thought it was either Oowee Burger or Honest Burgers but this place was different. It doesn’t make you feel slushy after a meal, it’s super flavourful AND they make their own fresh buns daily!! We also like the fact there was a special menu when we visited and also a halloween special drink. It’s always great when restaurants add new seasonal items on their menu. Some small things we really liked were that you can order a cheese pot which usually come with the fries but we adored how massive it was and used it to dunk our burgers in the cheese pot. We also really enjoyed the playlist they had playing for us in the background.

Good burger join. Nice delicious burgers and nice side orders The staff were super nice and friendly and super welcoming.

Super delicious food, highly recommend it. Must have the Bronx fries. Very friendly staff too.

Best burgers in Bristol. Amazing flavours and great staff too.

Delicious gourmet dirty burgers! The home made buns were incredible. That Pablo was *chefs kiss*. And the dirty fries were dangerously cheesy... Irresistible. Special shout-out to the buffalo chicken wings, simply incredible. But I think there was meant to be blue cheese sauce with it... But they were so delicious we didn't actually realise until after we had scoffed then down! Thank you so much to the great front of house staff (evening Saturday 21st Oct). They were super friendly and welcoming! We managed to somehow turn up an hour early for our table, but they helped get us seated after only a short wait!

Nice restaurant and great service. Although on the small side our table was a little cramped - but it is a small restaurant. We ordered the chicken wings and nachos to start and they were tasty - altho the plate of chicken wings is tiny. For mains we all tried different burgers - all really good, what I would say is they aren’t big and prices mainly at £15 each. My son could have eaten 2. On the whole it was nice just expensive for what it is

Such a wonderful place - really nice vibe, great staff and even better food. we had such a good time and I keep meaning to go back.

Amazing burgers all very tasty and I loved my burger, I think it was fumo. Bronx fries were great. Highly recommend here if you love burgers 😍 I will definitely be going back 😊

We booked through first table. The staff were very friendly welcoming and attentive. Food was amazing, that's high praise for me I'm not a burger fan but I loved it. I had the fumo 🥰 burgers were a little pricey but worth it. Drinks were a little expensive but great food made up for it. The music was good. We had a great evening here and would highly recommend it. Thank milk bun team 😊

Stunning napkins. They do a pretty mean burger too.

The best burger joint in Bristol. The areas and nearby shops are also good. We tried four different burgers and each was good. The loaded fries were also good. Each burger costs around 12£ and comes with no fries. It's better to reserve a table before going. Number of tables are limted

I've never written a review before, but I was so looking forward to trying milk bun based on all the reviews and it was just really disappointing. Maybe the chefs just had a bad day, and we were unlucky. We each had a burger, shared a Bronx fries, and tried the chicken strips and fried pickles. Both burgers (one chicken one beef) were completely flavourless, in fact the entire meal had an undercurrent of missing seasoning. The pickles were good, and the cheese sauce on the fries were nice, but the rest was just bland. Both the mayos that came with the meal (lemon and sriracha ) had this really rich buttery/oily taste that was so unpleasant. It's such a shame as the meat seemed to be cooked so well. We've tried most burger places in Bristol, and for us, this was the worst one.

Don’t bother. After hearing about the hype for a few months now we thought we would take our friends visiting from out of town for a good burger. Worst decision we could have made! Wait staff were rude and unprofessional from the second we walked in. Made us feel unwelcome and seemed more interested in checking their phones. The table was sticky and greasy, I had to ask for my knife and fork to be replaced. When the food finally arrived my Triad burger was soggy, luke warm and lacked any flavour. Fries were also very unimpressive. My friend found hairs in her burger… maybe cooking staff hygiene needs to be addressed? All in all we were very disappointed as were looking for forward to going to Milkbun for a while now.

Absolutely delicious. The best burger I've ever had. Good chicken also and good size portions. Bristols best for a burger. Service lovely too. Highly reccomend and will be back!

Great restaurant, amazing burgers, great sides, great staff.

Do yourself a favour and order the fried pickles. You're welcome. P.s. the playlist is an absolute viiiiibe yeeeeeeah

The staff are knowledgable and friendly and the cocktails are lush, best daiquiri we’ve had in a while. The portions are generous and the burgers are so damn yummy! Thanks guys!

If I could give more than five stars I would! Best burger I have ever had in my life, took a while to come 45+ minutes but was worth the wait because it was so nice - wish there was one in the North East!

We had the Corn Ribs, the Pablo Burger and the Bronx Burger (with vegan patty). Food was very tasty, the service was great and I a lovely 0% Cider (Sassy). The only downsides of the experience were the burgers were overpriced, I'd expect a side as well if paying £15 for just the burger alone and the restaurant was also quite warm which was slightly uncomfortable.

The El chapo burger was amazing!! and I really enjoyed the large portion of loaded fries, i would definitely recommend. However the Pablo burger was not good, the flavour combination for me did not work at all and I could not finish it unfortunately. I would go back to try other dishes from the menu although it was expensive for burger and chips.

Went there seeing an Instagram reel, and it was absolutely worth it! Really loved the burger. Especially their Bronx fries!! The staff was superb friendly. An ideal place for a good food with your friends 😇