Mud Dock Cafe in Bristol, City of

Tried to visit here for breakfast around 1000, told we had to wait until 1130 as we did not have a reservation. It is a cafe in name only - it’s a restaurant and the staff were indifferent to the fact I wasn’t aware a reservation was necessary. In my view, a cafe should accept walk-ins. If you require a reservation, they should put a sign at the bottom of the metal access steps so people are aware before they walk up there and try to get a table. Food appears overpriced and pretentious. If you want a decent breakfast, quickly and at a reasonable price, head to Wetherspoons V-Shed on the dock only a couple of minutes walk away, you will be much more satisfied. I should have gone there first rather than wasting my time walking up here.

Great food and excellent views over the harbourside. Friendly staff and decent pints. Highly recommend

Great place for breakfast loved the atmosphere and the service was great

Very delicious food and a pleasant atmosphere. Very well attended

Probably one of the best English breakfasts I have had in Bristol! You could tell it was really good produce 😋 friends also enjoyed their pancakes and shakshuka, but one a lil underwhelmed by the avocado eggs on toast - all in all a good one though and will certainly come back!

Lunch had finished early because of a later wedding, but had a nice piece of carrot cake and a bottle of elderflower pressé. Service friendly. Trendy place above big bike shop. Overlooking harbour with a terrace.

Love this place. Amazing food, great vibes and excellent service! Food and bikes, what more coukd you want?!

Quirky, the meal was amazing Try the waffles Try the pancakes Try the crushed avocado and egg on home-made bread And it's dog friendly, and they treat your pet babies, so kindly! View overlooks dock Ok, I want to go back now!!!

Nice place, but overpriced food,

Excellent food, fast and friendly service, and a great atmosphere.

Have visited a few times whilst having a break in Bristol, so when looking for somewhere to go for a solo lunch, it felt comfortable and familiar to head here. I was lucky to get one of the seats on the terrace as was very busy, which is lovely to see. Got there at 12.30, so had missed breakfast — which was a shame as was craving eggs and avo, but meant got to try something else. So has the cheese board for one, was delicious and surprised at the price to have 4 different cheeses. Only constructive comment, pint of coke at £4.75 seemed slightly expensive and I had no butter on my plate, which I didn’t ask for as just presumed how it came, until next table commented that they had an uneven amount for 2 people. I didn’t get the waitresses name unfortunately, as would have liked to mention her and she was so lovely and made me feel welcomed and comfortable, considering I was on my own

We had our daughters wedding at Mud Dock on Saturday 7th September 2024 and what a day! Victoria and the team could not have given us a better day. They laid out the tables exactly to my daughter's vision and then some! They even added extra bits around the room to make it even more special. Victoria made sure the whole day ran smoothly and took care of everything. The whole team were amazing! If you are looking for something a bit different, but with an intimate atmosphere with the best service and attention to detail please give Mud Dock a call. The bride and groom even rexwives a personalised gift from the team! Absolutely amazing! Our guests were all so impressed with everything and so were we! If the happy couple leave their wedding saying rhat it was perfect and they wouldn't have changed a thing,what more could a parent want? Thankyou Victoria ans your whole team for the most special day. Claire and Gary (the bride's parents) xxx

Lovely hungover breakfast here. I recommend sitting outside for the view and atmosphere. The staff are great, really friendly and on the ball. Food is decent. Love a place that had black pudding and beautifully seasoned tomatoes. One star lost due to chewy bacon. Overall a great option. Would come back for sure :)

Beautiful building, next to Avon river Good experience at Bristol

Great food and atmosphere. Would recommend.

Haven't tried any food here but have stopped for a bloody Mary a couple of times. Very good for the price, just £6.50, might be the cheapest in Bristol actually, and never disappoints!

My niece and her partner got married at Mud Dock on Saturday, the service was attentive, the food very good, especially the gravlax salmon, hand cut, so succulent, the roast chicken so juicey, the salads, the lemon tart one of the best ever. The venue worked perfectly and we seemlesy ran from day to night. Thank you for making the day for Becca and Jamie so special. X

Thank you so much for being so understanding when my daughter didn't want the food due to her sensory issues and accommodating different options, whilst maintaining a super friendly service! The steak was amazing (for me and good gluten free options) and the ice-cream was a big win (for her)! Thank you!

Booked a table for breakfast on Friday which turned out to be a good idea as the place filled up quickly by around 10.30. From the initial greeting and seating onwards the services was attentive and very good. The menu has diverse options and was very reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Utterly fantastic breakfast. The staff are really welcoming when you come in and the food is great, everything tastes high quality and fresh. The restaurant is comfortable and well designed. Wish we loved closer to be able to visit more regularly

We found Mud dock by accident. What a find. Great place, we had the Mud dock breakfast which was delicious. Pot of tea lovely treat. They spoiled our doggies with their own complimentary refilled water bowl and biscuits. Lovely staff, great view of the dockside, highly recommended. Xx

Really nice bar to sit, relax and catch up with friends or family. Located on the water front you get a great view of the Matthew, mshed and the docks in general. Staff are so polite, they were all very welcoming and all happy to help. Only visited for a drink so can't comment on food but some dishes that we saw looked good.

Might be one of the best plates I've ever had. Added avocado to the Vegan Breakfast and was sat very content afterwards!

Love this place, cool vibes, like the balcony outside area. Tasty ploughmans lunch for two.

Really good service. Excellent food.

Had a delicious vegan breakfast here this morning. Nice crispy hash brown and extra beans with some tofu scramble. Staff were very kind and attentive despite being very busy and the atmosphere was great. Thanks for a lovely breakfast!

Nice place to grab a coffee and work for a few hours. They have outdoor seating with a great view out over the river

We went for lunch here. The Cafe is done in a Cycling/Tour de France style. Not to my personal taste but was a really lovely vibe and setting so full marks. Service was fantastic, the staff were pleasant and attentive. Drinks were good. The food.... My Wife really enjoyed her open sandwich which was a good size. I had a Bean Cassoulet and it absolutely blew me away. The quality and flavour was outstanding. Proper comfort food done on a higher level. Genuinely one of the best things I have eaten at any restaurant in a long time. You could only identify what I had eaten based on the type of bowl as there wasn't a drop left. I had a berry pudding for dessert which was spot on too. Based on this I have to recommend this place if you are in Bristol.

My parents’ favourite restaurant in Bristol, my whole family loves their burgers with crispy chips, definitely recommend. Visited for my brother’s pre-grad lunch and had a great time. I had the fish pasta which was pretty good too, nice sauce and very filling.

Lovely place to have a nice drink with a view. Never disappoints.

Stopped here for some food with friends and colleagues. The sun was shining and we had a table overlooking the harbour from under the shade of a parasol. The food was excellent, as was the service and staff. There was a broad selection of food and drinks for various dietary requirements too. One of the most pleasant afternoons in a long while.

Just regular pub food but ok. Very smiley and accommodating staff. Love the outdoor terrace, one for smokers one for not. Good view of the river and Prince Street bridge. Good times!

Great place. Was suggested to eat here by a friend who wasn’t wrong when they said the food and the views were great. Loved the whole experience.

Absolutely beautiful venue, friendliest staff in Bristol, it was an absolute pleasure to play there… 💕

WHIPPED FETA. Say no more, excellent breakfast and nice place to be on a sunny day, my only downside was the awful chairs, very uncomfortable

Really great atmosphere and not too busy. Food was superb. Members of staff were friendly and helpful. Good place for a full evening meal.

A wonderful little place with a range of food. I had the chicken burger and honestly it was on of the best I’ve ever had. Service was also impeccable and you can look out over the river and in the sunshine the view is beautiful.

Good service, great coffee..and cheese toasty..really nice. Toliets super clean. BP (M&S) could lean something...

First time, lovely views, tasty full breakfast & baked beans are awesome! Coffee wasnt very hot, my one & only criticism. Staff are all so friendly & chatty x

We had our wedding at Muddock on 18.05.24. The venue is perfect, absolutely gorgeous without decorations but the team were so fabulous at personalising it with our decorations. The food was incredible, everyone really enjoyed the mixed tapas-y option, and the staff were so friendly ensuring the evening ran smoothly! They even let me hang and smash a piñata instead of cutting a cake! Plus after the wedding the venue gave us a gift with the date, our names and the venue from the local pottery place next door which was so touching! Can't thank them enough. Perfect for a laid back wedding!

So good we went twice for brunch while in Bristol for a long weekend. We arrived on both days, a Sunday & Monday, for the time they opened. On Sunday there was a queue! We didn’t book but on the Sunday we were told we only had a limited time as the table was booked for later. We were able to sit outside on the Sunday in the sunshine with the lovely views. Monday we sat inside which was just as nice and cosy! Service was good. Food was lovely. I asked for my eggs to be poached and they kindly agreed to do it. Pictures are from our Sunday visit. Monday’s bill: Latte - £3.25 Fresh Orange - £4.50 Big breakfast - £13.50 Ex poached egg - £1.25 Ex Avocado - £2.50 Eggs Benedict - £10.75 Total - £35.75 Service was not included. We walked here but there was a large car park adjacent which you’d probably need to pay for. You do have to walk up outdoor stairs to access the restaurant. If I visit Bristol again, I’ll be back!

Likewise, ignored by staff on arrival. Ordered drinks at the bar and sat outside, no one came near us after that. We will not return and we are local.

We walked there to have breakfast after reading lots of good reviews but on arrival were ignored by the "wait to be seated sign" for a few minutes. Two members of staff then walked past to serve others and didn't acknowledge us either. We were then told by two separate members of staff that someone will be with us shortly. Someone else then came to ask if we had reserved, which we hadn't, and they then told us they can't accommodate us... There were tables free outside and nearly all tables inside empty, on a late Monday morning, and there were only two of us. No one seemed or looked busy at all. Bad vibes from the get go and not a single friendly face. Will not return.

If in Bristol this place is a great option for lunch.

Light lunch on a sunny terrace. Bizarre to be told my preferred choice was not available as they had run out the preceding day ,- whatever happened to fresh chicken and avocado salad that it's not made same day. Also no 0% cider option. Friendly service team and a nice menu choice in a lovely scenic environment

Dropped in for Lunch and it was such a quirky place. The folks working were lovely. The Lunch portions were huge- we both had the Chicken Shawarma and my goodness was it utterly delicious and there was so much of it!

Great start to my morning with a light breakfast at MUD DOCKS. Cappuccino and poached eggs on GF toast may sound simple but trust me, other cafes can get it wrong 😳 Service with a sincere smile from Oriano. Thank you! 👏🏽

Excellent breakfast, homemade baked beans are amazing and big bacon slices are fab.

The Mud Dock was lovely. Situated on the docks, it had a great atmosphere with a gorgeous window (pictured). The service was okay, it could have been better. But the food was really nice.

Excellent food. Very good location. Nice atmosphere. Very disappointed when i asked for the bill… “service not included”. It was not indicated on the menu. Not honest. Are British restaurants becoming like US ones???

I came her for breakfast on Saturday morning and to be honest was really disappointed. We were sitting waiting for over 10 mins whilst staff were standing around, our order was only taken once my partner got up and asked if we needed to order at the bar as we were unsure after waiting so long. The waitress took our order and the food and drinks arrived fairly quickly. My smashed avocado toast was covered in what tasted like the juice of a whole lemon, and I was unable to eat it as it was so bitter. My partner had the full breakfast, he said it was good but very overpriced for what it was. To be honest the whole meal was incredibly overpriced for what it was. I'd perhaps come here for a drink to sit outside as its a great location but I certainly wouldn't be ordering food again.

Muddock is great for casual dining in a great location. Above a bike shop, it's very Bristol.

We love this restaurant overlooking the river we got there at 10am when it open for breakfast we were showed to a table outside on the upper deck overlook the river and harbour side with great views. Our breakfast was very nice well worth the money the staff were very friendly one word of advice In book in advance as it is very popular even for breakfast.

Always good food. Perfect spot outside on a sunny day for breakfast or chilled drink looking over the harbour

Great spot to sit out on the terrace on a sunny day. Food was tasty and staff pleasant. Coffee wasn't there best and not very hot so can't give a 5 star

Really great brunch, great sitting outside. Great service 😊👍

Great breakfast... and lemon to die for...

Fantastic tasty lunch. We shared a ham and somerset cheese platter. It was well presented, a good quantity and blomming tasty. Thankyou.

Visited a couple of weeks ago for lunch had a lovely ciabatta and cappuccino. Service very friendly and attentive thank you!

Sweet little venue. Food was served quick and piping hot - whipped feta with eggs and avo 👌🏼

Cool place inside and out! Very busy for breakfast so booking recommended. Nutella pancakes were great, coffee was pretty watery though :(

Trendy cafe above a bike shop, fantastic full English, good coffee and friendly staff

Sat there for 15 minutes, only wanted a drink. It wasn't busy, plenty of staff. After 10 minutes we gave a drinks order, bo sign of it coming so we left.

Stopped here for a post-club night breakfast and it absolutely delivered. A great breakfast, large mugs of coffee and a nice view (over the car park) out to the waterfront. I suspect somewhere to book at busy times to guarantee a table. We didn’t but it was warm enough (just) to sit outside

Excellent service, and treats for our dog, can't wait to return.

Came recommend and did not disappoint. Arrived quite early in the afternoon so young lady was unsure if the kitchen was open! on checking all was ok otherwise might have walked away. Well we picked from the specials Seabass which was excellent cooked well and a very good sized fillet too. Crushed potatoes and greenbeans all cooked well very tasty indeed. It was served on hot plates which i think was a excellent makes all the difference. Next time will try the desserts or even the cake sounded good too. yes we would go back next time in Bristol.

Good food great atmosphere hard working staff

Good food and good customer service 👌 will definitely be back

Cafe with terrace overlooking dockside decent choice of beers and other drinks excellent burgers

Had brunch there. Great atmosphere and staffs were very attentive, lovely. But the foods were just standard. Not bad and we enjoyed but very standard taste. We had full mud dock breakfast but they were nothing so special. Kids friendly but the cafe is located upstairs with no lift. So if you have a buggy, you will have to carry up and down the stairs.

Good food, great vibe and amazing service.

We got married at Mud Dock and hosted the subsequent celebration there in Feb 24. I would a million percent recommend them. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was amazing and Anna and the team did a superb job in organising the day so we could focus on enjoying the time with our guests. Most of all, Anna and the team are really passionate and knowledgeable about what they do and are super lovely and kind.

Delicious food, lovely service.

Great place to eat pancakes! Service is very kind and friendly and food very yummy. Will come back :)

Just been twice in two days. Just coffee yesterday and brunch today. Really nice rustic informal vibe. Food was really nice and just that little bit different from the usual offerings.

Beef burgers were really nice. Tasty burger in a really nice bun. Chips were also very well done, crispy and kept their heat until the end of the meal. 👍

Bad coffee. Great brunch selection. Incredible atmosphere, staff and location. However the coffee is sub par. Been on 3 occasions spread over a month and the quality leaves a lot to be desired, especially for a bike cafe! Easy 5/5 when the coffee improves!

A lovely place with lovely staff, we took a mud dock breakfast with a fresh orange juice and everything was really good, i recommend it

Great breakfast selection. I had the mushroom focaccia with an egg, it was great and filling. Lovely coffee and nice set up

Amazing lunch with the in-laws. Well deserved 5 stars for service and great food. Thank you MDC

A really interesting brunch menu, good service and coffee. Well worth the steps. We will be back

One of the best breakfasts. The food is lovely and the cafe is very stylish. The only part letting it down was how rushed you feel during the service. You sit down, then it’s an instant drinks order. Minutes later someone is checking if you’re ready to order food. Then you get a 5 min warning after like 90 minutes to say that they need the table back. If you’re out having breakfast with a friend and you’re catching up, you’ll deffo feel rushed.

Lots of thanks to and praise for the staff at Mud Dock Cafe today. 3 of our group were ridiculously late but the staff were always calm and polite. When our stragglers did arrive, the staff did tell us that they needed the table at 14.00 but continued to make us feel welcome. We'll done.

Really cute space with good views. Food was nice and flavourful and good proportion sizes. Service was lacking though but besides that would recommend.

The food is amazing, best burger I ever had. The location is really nice too offering you a lovely view, and the staff very very kind. Hope to be able to come here again soon

I had the mackerel from the breakfast menu and was delighted! Really tasty, would recommend. It’s a popular spot so best to book, especially on weekends.

Very thoughtful for people with allergies! Delicious lunch menu. Thanks Mud Dock!

Lovely staff and delicious food. Two visits in two days - definitely recommended!

Came for a team lunch during the week, lovely food and staff were friendly. Best thing about it is the space, views and huge window. A really nice place to have a coffee, drink or meal!

We were here for a wedding but it could easily have been a private venue. It was so relaxed, and I found it difficult to differentiate the staff from the guests they were so friendly. It was the most varied, tasty food I've ever had at a wedding and we will be going there to eat soon.

This is a really well placed stop off of you're walking round the harbour. Sadly the day we visited the service was pretty slow, with one server only able to take drinks orders, despite its having full glasses, and I had to ask twice before or food order was taken. When the food arrived it was ok. Pudding was delicious!

Average grub and pricey. Bit too much effort on presentation, not enough on the key element of flavour etc.

This was the best fry up I have ever had, it was so tasty! I was hungover when I had it but even so it was amazing. My mate I was eating with thought the same. Can't really comment on anything else on the menu but the full English is epic

Tasty food, good service and a relaxed atmosphere.

I love this place. The food is always fantastic. My favourites are the ham & cheese sharing board and the best beef burgers I have ever had. The wine is very reasonable and delicious and the staff are always brilliant.

Really nice terrace with the view of the canal. On of the most tasty cappuccinos I’ve tried in the UK. Felt like I’m in France again

really nice atmosphere, went with kids, would highly recommend !

We had an absolutely horrible experience here. We stood waiting for at least five minutes while waitresses walked past us and completely ignored us. There were open tables everywhere. Finally a woman came up to us and said that she would need to come back to us in five minutes and could we please wait. I asked if we could possibly just go and seat ourselves at one of the tables so we could start having a look through the menu. She replied, with extreme rudeness “the sign says you have to wait to be seated”. So I said, okay, so could you please seat us? And she then said “no not if you speak to me like that, we are very busy today” 🤯 Within the time she wasted arguing and being rude to us and refusing to seat us, we could have sat and placed an order. She clearly has no concept of what it means to be in the SERVICE industry. She caused the business to lose customers and we will absolutely not be recommending this place to friends. I hope that management might be able to have a word with their clearly young, inexperienced, rude and unhelpful staff.

The last couple of times we’ve been the café was closed so a treat to find it open today, and better still to be able to sit out on the terrace, on an October afternoon!

Υπεροχο εστιατοριο-καφε,με θεα τον ποταμο,ηλιολουστο με μεγαλα ομορφα παραθυρα και ενδιαφερουσα διακοσμιση. Το επισκεφθηκαμε για brunch (καλο ειναι να κανετε κρατηση,οπωσδηποτε το ΣΚ) και μειναμε ολοι ευχαριστημενοι. Καλες τιμες,νοστιμο φαγητο και καλος καφες. Μας εφτιαξε τη διαθεση!