Riverside Garden Centre and Cafe in Bristol, City of

Knowledgeable team and good quality plants

This garden centre is a brilliant place to visit. There is a tea room, the staff are very friendly.

Riverside Garden Centre in Southville, Bristol, offers an impressive range of plants, shrubs and associated items. Everything was well displayed and cared for - the whole operation had an upmarket feel. There was plenty of car parking. It is a convenient location being so close to the city centre. Update - Just visited again and still inspirational, even though it's the middle of winter.

A plant nursery that has plenty of choice in a well presented way, and helpful staff

Lovely garden centre, with cafe. Very helpful staff. Not the cheapest but conveniently located in the city.

I always chose to go to this garden centre as like to shop locally and it's the only one in Bristol.

Can get nice shrubs and enjoy their cafe as well. Nice morning outing.

Lovely garden centre with a great cafe. Good food & prices.

Lovely little place with good selection of indoor/outdoor plants. Good offers. I brought many plants but the best of all are these flaming sunflowers

Very nice place for a afternoon tea and garden plants shopping

Such an impressive garden centre with reasonable prices.

Lovely place for a wander and a spot of lunch. Wonderful plants and helpful staff

Great availability of seasonal plants Very helpful and knowable staff

I've been a customer since the 90's. Great range of plants, well set out in a lovely setting by the river. Also pots, canes, compost, seeds, garden tools, cards and books etc Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Small play area and vegetarian Cafe with lovely cakes and light meals. City location with plenty of parking, including bike racks, though it can get rammed on first weekend of spring, Easter etc. Be aware it's inside the clear air zone.

Lovely garden centre with wide selection of indoor and outdoor plants, make sure to grab a coffee and a bite to eat at the cafe too. Everything is completely vegetarian/vegan and delicious. Also special thanks to the barista who complimented my partners and I hair, your hair was pretty cool too:)

Nice staff, good plants and pleasant play area

Nice array of plants but experience ruined by arrogant and unhelpful staff. Novice gardener and asked the ‘outside plant’ lady with long hair and glasses questions. She mentioned plants I haven’t heard of and asked her if she could show me where they were. She couldn’t, and then as I was walking away I heard her say loudly ‘you keep asking the same question’ and other things under her breath. My questions were varied and you have a lot of plants please be kinder to members of the public who spend over £100 at your shop - they shouldn’t expect to receive insults. Your arrogance astounded me, and please train your staff on politeness and to help customers better.

The best displaying, organising and labelling of plants that I have seen in any garden centre. And I've been to quite a few.

Lovely little place! Some beautiful pots and plants and the cafe is great!! Ruth in the cafe is so lovely 😁

A Garden Centre with small shop and good size veggie cafe. Food drink and garden requisites are first class. Kind and caring staff.

A little haven on the edge of Bristol, each visit feels like a treat. Good array of seasonal plants, staff very knowledgeable and cafe is 👌 Fabulous selection of cakes and healthy brunch/lunch offerings

Great coffee and cake in the cafe. Highly recommended

Good garden centre & very helpful

Great service, peaceful place, lovely staff,

Good place to come and visit. There is free car parking. The coffee shop is definitely worth visiting and there is a good offering of cakes. Garden products are expensive which is understandable for the location.

Thanks very much to the really helpful staff who condensed a large bag of compost down into three smaller bags so I could manage it more easily. As a disabled person who lives alone but strives to carry on gardening it was a real help and very much appreciated.

Large Sortiment on plants, trees and flowers,as well as some pond plants and flowers. Very friendly and knowledgeable Staff. Little Cafe and small playground for small children.

Helpful staff and lovely atmosphere.

Lovely cafe. Great choice of plants staff helpful on plants etc, but miserable on the tills !

Really good range of diverse plant stock. Choice was really interesting however I didn't buy anything as it was quite pricey

Reasonably priced plants and good selection

A menudo compro plantas, particularmente en primavera, de Riverside, pero quiero comentar sobre su café. He estado visitando esto durante muchos años, con mi esposa y ocasionalmente con mis hijos. El café en Riverside es brillante. La gama de opciones de almuerzo y pasteles son excelentes. Todo está bien cocinado y sabroso y el servicio siempre amable. Mientras los baños están fuera, siempre están limpios también. Mientras visito por productos relacionados con el jardín, si estuviera en la zona iría solo por la cafetería. Es vegetariano - solo, pero como no - vergetariano todavía encuentro más que suficiente opción. Mi hijo e hija no son veganos, pero comen una cantidad significativa de productos no cárnicos / no lácteos por razones de salud y esta es otra razón por la que Riverside es una gran opción para nosotros.

Great selection of everything gardening. Not only that but they have a lovely cafe which serves great veggie food. I have had some tasty sweet treats from there. And their savoury food is healthy, yummy and filling! a local treasure.

Great little garden centre with a good variety of plants, and gardening stuff.Also has a nice Vegetarian cafe.

Lovely little cafe. Plenty of indoor and outdoor. Good prices but there are some expensive items that could be purchased elsewhere

Love it, great selection of plants. Wish the indoor shop was bigger

Lots of vegetable plants are available with a huge range to choose from. All looking healthy and ready to be planted. Plus lots of other things for sale but we only looked at these.

This is really nice, 100% vegetarian, gluten free by request. Nice atmosphere and the food was good. This is within a garden center so temper your expectations but I will be going again.

One of my go to garden centres coffee and food great

Very pleasant small cafe good selection of quality plants

Love this garden centre ... and the cafe is just great. They really do know how to serve a decent slice... ...of lemon (essential addition to my cup of tea)! (Cakes and Savouries look ace too)

Lovely independent with great plants, knowledgeable staff and a great café!

Great place to go. Always get what you want

The Riverside Cafe in Bristol is a beloved spot known for its bustling atmosphere and unwavering popularity among locals and visitors alike. This charming cafe stands out for its delightful blend of traditional and modern fare, catering to a wide range of dietary preferences with options ranging from hearty full English breakfasts to vegan delights. The cafe's reputation for generous portions, exceptional taste, and homemade treats makes it a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience. Beyond its culinary offerings, the Riverside Cafe is celebrated for its cozy ambiance and the warm hospitality of its staff. It's a place where the community gathers, and the friendly interactions contribute significantly to the inviting atmosphere. The cafe's consistent busyness is a testament to its quality and appeal, ensuring that every visit is vibrant and enjoyable. Whether you're in for a quick coffee, a leisurely brunch, or a satisfying lunch, the Riverside Cafe promises a delightful experience. Its combination of delicious food, a welcoming environment, and attentive service makes it an essential destination in Bristol for those who appreciate the simple joy of a good meal in good company.

We have been coming to your garden centre for a number of years now,and the service and the food is always excellent. We stay at the caravan site on Cumberland Road and when we arrive and set up yours is usually the first place we visit. The staff are always friendly and the garden side of things is excellent also and we hope that you remain on that site for a long time to come and you don't have to move.

Great vege cafe Great variety of plants Great Saturday vibes

Was nice but bit expensive from ladt year

Staff polite and helpful. Capuchino awful but mocha and hot chocolate good.Staff were very good with my grandson a few months ago when he was sick on the cafe floor!!!

A great garden centre that has a wide arrangement of plants, trees, pots, soils, seeds, tools and practically everything else in between (even a cafe). Easily accessible by car, foot, and it's single layer layout makes it accessible for those who have mobility needs. Not the cheapest, but there are lots of good quality items here. Would definitely recommend to both the beginner and avid gardener! 🌱

A hidden gem, well worth a visit. Very well kept with friendly and helpful staff. Good parking and a nice cafe as well.

Good old fashioned garden centre with an excellent cafe

I used to like it here, but the price of plants nowadays is astronomical. The cafe is still worth visiting though.

A great selection of healthy plants.

I'm a many house plant owner and this is by far and away rhe best place near me for house plants. Unusual ones, well looked after before purchase. Knowledgeable staff, not overly priced

Great garden centre and cafe. Highly recommended.

Lovely garden centre. Fantastic cakes in cafe too. Great range of plants and well priced.

Very good quality plants with a delightful café

Only had a hot drink in the cafe, too cold to have a look around and very chilly in the cafe but it was a freezing day - have visited in the past it's a fabulous garden centre 😀 staff were great and they take cash !!!

Great selection of indoor and outdoor plants and pots, staff were really helpful too!

Beautiful place with a very pretty cafe. Reasonably priced and perfect in every way. We will be coming back.

Fantastic cafe. Great selection of products and great ideas to inspire.

Just visited again, really nice selection friendly staff. Didn't use the cafe this time but have done in the past and have had nice snacks. Bought a great plant and pot. The lady on the checkout till was very friendly and helpful. Not as big as some centres but very friendly with great plants and lovely selection of indoor plants and pots.

I like this garden centre because it’s close to city centre, easy access to. It’s not big but you can find anything you need in garden. Especially for the cafe, sit outdoors and relax. I tried Chai Latte, seems too sweet for me, I will order normal coffee next time.

I enjoyed this Garden center. An out of town experience in the town. The site is well stocked and the plants are well presented and cared for as living produce rather than bulk stacked and racked until they die. Prices competative and a pleasant Cafe with equal care for humans spacing... So it's sad I can't afford to go there anymore as it is now within the CAV zone. My smelly diesal ( for which there is adequate free parking ) would cost £9 and the bus is £5 there and back again. A dissapointment for me. I hope they thrive with a flurry of Tesla drivers.

Nice garden centre with a good selection

Very nice, cafe and plants are lovely

Lovely little garden centre near the centre of Bristol.

I travel past a very large Garden Centre to come to Riverside i enjoy it so much. Its small but has an enormous stock of always interesting plants and of course as others have mentioned a lovely little cafe. Lots of cakes and coffees , not much hot food but if you want a big meal go to the huge corporate GC i pass by to get to this very friendly and welcoming centre

Lovely garden centre: plants are nicely laid out and organised. Nice little cafe too, but the coffee's a bit too expensive.

A good city location for a garden centre - with excellent advice on what grows well where. The focus here is on plants and trees, unlike some garden centres that focus on anything but plants. There is a cafe with toilets, as well as a children's play area. Parking is easy and free and there are flat bed trollies to help load your car with the heavier items.

Expert advice from helpful staff. Good range of plants

Fab garden center really worth a visit if nearby clean tidy and easy to follow label's

Good garden centre, good choices, nice spot

Very good garden centre in the centre of Bristol. Large supply of house and garden plants at a reasonable price. Plus the typical products stock in a garden centre. Nice cafe, with good food. Also offers delivery to the Bristol area. A all round good stop. No complaints.

Great selection of plants, pots and seeds with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Love this place

The staff are fantastic and the range of plants very good. Any plants I've ever bought have been of very good quality. Staff are only too happy to help; I've asked advice regarding plants, pots and compost and they've always been knowledgeable and friendly. In my last visit, I must have asked seven questions about the bird seed and they were still happy to help. They have a good range of award-winning species and genuinely seem to care about their subject.

Lovely place with a fabulous cafe

Mainly went for a snack at the cafe. It was a good choice. Very nice coffee and cake as well. The chap who served us was very good. Really enjoyed wandering around the garden centre as well and the playground was very popular with the children.

Lovely garden centre, great location and vegetarian cafe

Great nursery in the heart of bristol, great range of plants

I had some questions and thought staff would be pleased to help. I didn't appreciate being stared at in disbelief when I asked what I thought was a reasonable question. We are not all knowledgeable about everything. I thought that was part of their job. Internet search supported my view that it was a reasonable question and the answer was different. I am unlikely to go again. Other places are more polite.

The plants here look so healthy and they display them beautifully, which makes you want to buy them. Coffees great and a lovely range of cakes etc.

Good range but undeniably expensive... Plant pots on offer often means a nice find, but the plants I think are all... famous plants maybe? Or... owned by famous people? Either way - really expensive for foliage. Staff are always friendly. Dogs are welcome.

I have been here before throughout the years and watched the place evolve. Easy and convenient. Has its own carpark, cafe, toilets children's play area. This Garden Centre has a big variety of healthy plants, herbs and seeds often not found elsewhere. Definitely worth a visit. Cafe is well worth a lookin.. vegans and vegetarian foods..choice of naughty cakes and great coffees with variety of teas to choose. We sat outside in sunshine with the dog.

We haven't been for a while, due to personal reasons - still as wonderful as ever - the cafe is lovely, the centre beautiful and the staff as exceptional as always. Highly recommend.

Good sized garden centre for the location , plenty of variety in the plants and all the usual garden tools etc , cafe looked OK but we didn't get anything , car park is quite spacious with easy access 👍

A little too expensive but good vibes, good cafe and plenty plants and the staff are helpful

Lovely garden centre with great quality plants. Looking forward to seeing the water lily I bought today grow over the summer!

Lovely plants reasonably priced.

Too much coffee shop not enough garden tools poor for a garden centre in the middle of bristol as for parking dont go theŕe

Had a lovely falafel wrap and salad. Dogs welcome, nice ambience, helpful staff :) a welcome break from hunting for plants :)

Very good range of both plants and seeds. Lots of garden tools and equipment, Cafe has a good range of food and drinks. Fair number of healthy options. Gluten-free bread is available for toast and bread dishes.

Very good. Though beware of really awkward trolleys. Car park spaces on the tight side.

A good choice of plants at all levels. All products were well presented and healthy. Love visiting this garden centre. Once again, well presented stock. We bought herbs and tomato plants, which all look healthy. However please note, hay-fever and garden centres don't mix. Apologies to anyone who saw my sniffing and nose blowing :)

Great quality and range of plants with really helpful staff.

Huge selection of plants, really helpful staff, we are lucky to have such a wonderful place for gardeners in Bristol

Nice spot. Busy on saturday. limited menu, but the quiche and coffee were bangers

Visited the cafe today very busy. Good light lunch staff helpful and friendly

I didn't know this garden centre existed so close to Bristol city centre. It's tucked away and if you blink, you'd miss the turn off to it. The staff are friendly and the selection of plants is really good for the size of the garden centre. They also sell a wide selection of pots and other paraphernalia, although some of it can be a little overpriced. I'll definitely be visiting again, now that I know where it is!

Excellent source of plants, expert knowledge and fab snacks! What’s not to like?!