Grain Barge
Bristol
Check for events before visiting, as Grain Barge often hosts music and art below deck.
Grain Barge is a unique dining and social venue moored in Bristol's vibrant harborside. Known for its spectacular views over the water, it offers a memorable setting for both locals and visitors. The venue prides itself on serving fresh, seasonal dishes prepared with local ingredients. These culinary offerings are complemented by a selection of local drinks, ensuring a taste of the region in every bite and sip.
Beyond dining, Grain Barge is a cultural hub with a lively calendar of events. Visitors can explore a variety of music and art happenings below deck, creating a dynamic artistic atmosphere. The venue's hold bar is available for private hire, ideal for gatherings that seek a unique maritime backdrop.
Grain Barge caters to a wide audience, from casual diners enjoying an evening meal with friends to art and music enthusiasts seeking an engaging cultural experience. Its warm, inviting ambiance makes it suitable for social occasions, and its positioning in the heart of Bristol's harborside adds to its appeal as a destination.
Reviews
I'm going to be generous and give this a 2 because the 2 girls working there were, But everything sucked, we had a booking on Sunday we went and sat down at our table, and noone brought a menu or water over, we sat for over 30 minutes without anyone communicating with us, we went to the bar and ordered drinks and asked for some menus, no table check at all, we had to flag the girl down to take our orders, food came out really quick but wasn't hot, 2 of us ordered pork belly and they couldn't have looked more different, 1 had no crackling at all but the other had alot, not seasoned either, Roast potatoes were inedible, think they were wholesale pre cooked spuds and were just browned off and tasted bad, the braised cabbage was good and the 1 carrot was also nice, Yorkshire pudding was tasteless, Had to take salt and pepper off another table, This was like if Greggs made a roast dinner and for roughly £20 a roast you would be better going to Gregg's, we also ordered sides and 1 of them never showed up yet it was still on the bill. The staff were nice and they were obviously struggling which is why I'm giving 2 points the 2 girls were trying there best and did it graciously, maybe it was a bad day maybe they were understaffed but honestly bad experience, I wouldn't recommend
A Delicious Roast I had in Bristol Docks just now, the most Incredible Roast Beef I've had this Year so far 😋 🐄 👍 with a Glass of Cider on the side of course 🍺 and an excellent view of the Docks too "Bonus!" The Staff were very friendly and helpful too, thank you all very much, I really enjoyed it, definitely worth visiting with Friends and Family! 😎 ⛴️ 👍
Wonderful food. Treated myself to a solo lunch has the calamari fries and mixed salad and honestly probably the nicest side salad I’ve ever eaten. Kudos to the chef. Nice vibes, very chill and good coffee and beer too. Cannot praise it more.
We had a great experience there today with my students. Their celebratory meal was a hit. It was a good day of pub food that filled our bellies and my students found the presentation very adventurous. They helped us a lot with a group booking and arranging remote payment so would recommend for big groups.
Great floating bar/restaurant with great views and decent food. Good beer at reasonable prices and the friendliest staff ever. Great outdoor seating looking down the waterfront.
