Racks Bar & Kitchen

983 reviews

St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LX, United Kingdom

www.racks-bristol.co.uk

+441179741626

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Racks Bar & Kitchen is a Bar located at St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LX, United Kingdom. It has received 983 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Hours

Monday7AM-12AM
Tuesday8AM-12AM
Wednesday8AM-7PM
Thursday7AM-11PM
Friday7AM-11PM
Saturday7AM-11PM
Sunday7AM-11PM

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  • The address of Racks Bar & Kitchen: St Paul's Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LX, United Kingdom

  • Racks Bar & Kitchen has 4.3 stars from 983 reviews

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  • "Horrific dining experience"

    "I recently got married in Bristol and we had our wedding reception here, I highly recommend this place to anyone else who wants an intimate low key event of any kind"

    "Before I start please excuse the terrible quality of the photos"

    "Booked for a Christmas meal for 5 of us"

    "Firstly a very warm welcome and very friendly team at the bar and table"

Reviews

  • Rebecca

Horrific dining experience. Started unsatifactorily with rude manager in response to a polite request to change from bar stool table to normal table due to physical disability (pre booked in advance and no option to choose table type. Was unhelpfully told by said manager to put it in the comments when booking). Once seated we began to use the app to order as not given menus. Manager came over to take a drinks order, unhappy we were using app so then provided menus. Visa card was requested and taken to set up the tab and this was then not returned and remained with the manqger (we assume) for the rest of our time eating. Order arrived part hot part cold. Pizza ordered had minimal topping on half the pizza, did not cover much of the pizza and left of unedible crust. 2 pieces of goats cheese on whole goats cheese pizza. Cheesy chips were chosen as an option between fries and chips. Fries were given incorrectly. Pork chorizo empendas (plural) chosen from the small plates menu. Arrived cold and soggy. 1 small empanada cut in half arrived, not the multiple as on menu. £5.50 charge. It tasted bland - no taste at all of chorizo (normally overpowering taste). Halloumi fries also ordered were hot, well cooked and tasty. Drinks arrived promptly and as ordered. On asking for the bill ourselves (as we waited a long time with no one clearing plates) the waitress asked if everything was ok. My partner mentioned that a couple of things werent great. The waitress said she would speak to the manager. The manager came over and was rude, passive aggressive and abrupt from the start of the conversation. Absolutely no customer service skills at all. He proceeded to not listen to a word of us trying to explain the incorrect things with our meal, even when the printed menu proved him incorect. He said he would eat things as they had been served so we shouldnt have a problem with them. We then informed him that we actually ordered puddings the night before as room service (as staying in the hotel above), which caused us to be ill all night. We had already pre booked so gave the benefit of the doubt to still eat there the following night. We would not recommend at all and would urge the manager to go undertake some customer service training. The ladies who served the food to the table and intially booked us in were all polite and attentive. Thank you ladies.

  • Jasmine

I recently got married in Bristol and we had our wedding reception here, I highly recommend this place to anyone else who wants an intimate low key event of any kind. The staff are super friendly, easy to deal with, kind and understanding. We chatted with Kysha, an events manager, who was there to answer all our questions, at any time. Closer to the day we popped in to drop off a few things, the cake was held in their fridges overnight (relief!). Shout-out to the upbeat guy with longish dark hair who assisted us and made us feel at ease with it all. On the night, the manager with short light brownish hair was really nice too, popped in a few times to check on things and was really understanding. The food was absolutely amazing as well, we opted for the buffet menu and chose vegan and vegetarian options which were really good value for money, super tasty and everyone loved it all! Thank you so much for hosting us! (October 1st wedding party)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Vegetarian options
Amazing options for veggie and vegan, simple but done really well, the potato salad was so good, as were the spicy buffalo bites.
Dietary restrictions
GF options available, catered as best as they can for any dietary requirements.

  • Pete Davies

Before I start please excuse the terrible quality of the photos...temporary phone in use. So..it's hard to believe the bar is anything associated with the Clifton Hotel, the hotel itself is pretty grim in all honesty, especially for the location. It's in desperate need of remodelling, the staff are great in all fairness, but due to the location and the photos online I was expecting more...although I didn't make the booking so unsure of the room rates. But to Racks Bar itself ..huge underground venue situated underneath the hotel brilliant chilled Sunday atmosphere, some really pleasant staff , especially Reave who mainly waited on us, making me feel right at home instantly. I went for the Racks Burger as was feeling pretty delicate from the night before and it hit the spot perfectly ... a huge amount of perfectly cooked beef, and surprisingly without the addition of cheese was 10 /10. Quite a nice varied menu which I wouldn't mind going through on my return to Bristol. All together I think this bar is great and would love to visit again on a busy night to see how the atmosphere plans out say on a Friday or Saturday evening . I can safely say I'll be regularly returning whenever I'm in my second home city. Thanks guys

  • Nacky Noo

Booked for a Christmas meal for 5 of us. The booking system went smoothly and communication was great. We arrived for our meal and were welcomed straight away and taken to our table which was laid out very nicely. The food was really lovely, anyone who knows me well will know what a compliment that is!! There was plenty of it too. We asked for the excess to be packed up and managed to give 2 different people practically a whole Christmas dinner each on the way home. As it's Sunday night it was quiet in there but this wasn't an issue for us as we only went out to spend time with each other anyway. I'm sure it's more lively on a weekend evening if that's what you are after. The price for the 3 courses was reasonable in comparison to the majority of places and was one of the reasons we chose the day we did. If I had any criticism at all it would be that we weren't asked if we would like drinks through the meal. BUT it was nice to not be constantly hounded like in some places, and actually we were all quite glad to not end up with a hangover on Christmas Eve All in all a really good night and I would recommend them. Thanks Racks for looking after us! Merry Christmas!

  • Maciej

Firstly a very warm welcome and very friendly team at the bar and table. We had a few cocktails on a Sunday with our roast which were made quickly and tasted delicious. We opted for a Sunday roast which also didn't take too long. The nut roast was tasty, and the gravy (which admittedly there could have been a bit more of) and puree were also great. The beef got a good review and a few nods from my partner also. Cauliflower cheese was okay, the roasted parsnips were great, however the roast potatoes left quite a bit to be desired. A couple of them were undercooked and barely browned, however certainly didn't ruin the meal. The star of the show was the giant Yorkshire pudding. I also had the fruity cheesecake to finish and all in all will certainly be back again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pizza, Steak Sandwich, Gnocchi, Vegan, Roast Potatoes
Dietary restrictions accommodated
Vegetarian, Vegan
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection

  • Lucy Joy

Warm, cozy atmosphere with traditional pub feel . Not really clear when you walk in where to go , not always someone about so may be worth just having a sign saying to wait . Roast for the most part was delicious !! my friend and I both had pork and it was amazing . Good size portions and definitely worth the money . Potatoes and gravy were a bit cold but they were also taking out a big tables food at the same time so nothing to really complain about , and didn’t make it inedible . My Yorkshire was a bit hard but that’s more of a personal preference thing . Veg and meat was soo good and they gave extra gravy with no issue . Service was slightly slow at times but it was really busy and our server Jason was super super friendly and helpful, nothing was too much of an issue . Could tell he was swept off his feet and working hard so didn’t mind waiting a little bit extra time . It’s my second time having a roast here and will definitely be back again .
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Andrew Johnson

Went here for an office Christmas party. We're only a small office and there were some other huge parties also going on at the same time, but the size of the venue meant we were all in our own locations, and weren't disturbed by any other party. The staff were smiling, friendly and efficient, and the prices weren't outrageous for drinks. A good range including a low alcohol beer on draft. Food was brilliant. Despite how busy they were, our food was tasty, piping hot and of a very good quality. Plenty of gravy and vegetables with the turkey, interesting starters and a brilliant dessert. Really impressed with Racks!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking options
Paid street parking
Parking
Typical Clifton - you may need to drive around for a while looking for an available space. Watch the parking time limits carefully!

  • Jasmin Boniface

Came here last week for works Christmas meal. Excellent welcome from Jason firstly, we had never been before and he was very helpful, showing us to our table and where we could find everything else. Henry was also very accommodating to our table throughout the whole night, he was friendly and informative and made everyone at the table feel catered for. The food was incredible, and I highly recommend the feathered beef. It was delicious and tasty. We had a couple of gluten free dietary requirements in our table and the food was of the same great standard for these meals. The bar staff were also very helpful, thankyou to Mia, Meg and Bob for a great service. Would definitely recommend :)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Roast Beef
Dietary restrictions
Gluten free and veggie options available!

  • Melanie Kettner-Borough

Visiting from Spain and staying close, Racks has been an amazingly friendly atmosphere even for a single traveller. In particular I had exceptional service from Jasmine who helped me select my meal this evening from a variety of small bites (which ended up a very tasty and filling meal - great recommendation thanks Jasmine). Really tasty and great variety. Slow cooked lamb, Halloumi fingers and spicey chilli sauce and smoked salmon and dill fishcakes ... Fabulous!! Yesterday I tried the Hereford Beef burger - really delicious and perfect fries. Had very friendly service from Paul. (great sense of humour!) Thank you for making my visit so relaxed and pleasant ❤️
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Burger

  • Marie Craig

Had a works party in the playroom and what a great night it was. Our host for the night was Beth, she was absolutely amazing. Not once did we have to ask her to top things up, she was on the case all night. Beth even kept us posted on what we had left drink wise. Best host we could have had. The package deal food and drink wise was very reasonable and well worth it, cocktails alcoholic and non alcoholic was spot on. The food however was outstanding and so much to go around. Everything was labelled very well bar the bread rolls as we had some gluten free people that I informed where there's but by the time they got there some people had taken them so we had to ask for 1 more. Apart from that it was a great evening, with a great venue and an amazing host in Beth.

  • Abhinav Gade

The Racks Bar in Bristol is a fantastic spot for those seeking a lively and vibrant atmosphere coupled with a wide range of drinks and delectable food options. Situated in the heart of the city, this bar offers a unique blend of style, comfort, and top-notch service that makes it a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike. One of the standout features of The Racks Bar is its welcoming and inviting ambiance. The interior is tastefully decorated, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere that is perfect for both casual gatherings and special occasions.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cheesy Chips, Roast Potatoes

  • Graham Foley

Had a really nice mid-week evening at Racks. Couple of nice glasses of wine and a lovely cheese board to share. The evening was made more special by Paul who gave excellent service and remembered both of our drinks orders, as well as offering some great advice on the spirits we were thinking of trying. All in all, a lovely night and we probably wouldn’t have stopped for the whole evening there without Paul making us feel really at home. The only minor thing I would advise them not to do is to hold a credit card physically behind the bar for a tab, better to take a provisional holding swipe of the card as I wouldn’t normally like handing my credit card over.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£20–30

  • The Shuffles band

Our band, The Shuffles Band from Bristol, were booked to play at Rack's NYE party 2018. Being a wedding and function band we get to see a lot of venues in the area. The food was a really good standard. Aruna and Colin run a tight happy ship. Staff could not be more helpful. The vibe was laid back and really friendly. Good facilities for a party. The band could play in one section for the evening dancing and those guests that wanted to chat could be in another section of the bar. Being in the bar/basement area noise traveling from the band was not a problem. Central to Bristol and easy to access we would recommend Racks as a wedding/party venue and also as a nice place to hang, have a drink and eat.

  • Famous Wolf Design Co

Nice atmosphere and lovely staff. Fish finger sandwich was really quite awful, definitely tasted off and it was not fish fingers like stated on the menu, neither was it on bloomer bread - got the feeling it was thrown together with very old ingredients The steak sandwich was super tough and was really disappointing. So chewy it was basically inedible. Fries were delicious, but we in essence paid £40 for two bowls of fries, the rest was really not good. May have been an off day, but certainly was disappointing.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 1
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • E Tristram

I just had a drink - great atmosphere, a bit pricey and very loud! Staff are great though and a nice vibe. It's only as pricey as most pubs these days, but it's certainly busy - mixture of people and not as many students as you'd expect considering its location. Easy to order on the app, but you can be waiting quite a while when it's busy!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Fries
Vegetarian options
Pretty good veggie options and a few vegan too - but give the vegan 'fish' and chips a hard pass!

  • Bryan Parsons

We hired the speakeasy and alcoves spaces for a 40th party. It’s a great venue and staff were really helpful and accommodating (particularly Ryan!). Overall we had a great night and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. To book a space you have to spend £400 on food, we didn’t feel like the size of the buffet was good value, considering the cost. It definitely didn’t feel like £400 worth of food! However, the food received was delicious. The speakeasy space was used as a thoroughfare by the staff, so there were charging back back forth all night, this wasn’t ideal. Didn’t exactly make it feel like our space.

  • Sylwia Dabrowska

We had there our Christmas party dinner. The food was fine , I'm not a big fan of food I chose earlier . Portions were ok, all the meals were good but all the veggies were not so tasty. Service was fast, and waitresses were asking all the time if we wanted a drink or something. Atmosphere there is amazing, place is beautiful. I tried to do photos of all the foods we got.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Roast Beef, Fish, Soup, Vegan, Steak, Roast Potatoes

  • Selina Kinsey

Went to Racks Bar & Kitchen last night for a meal with friends and the food was lovely, the set up was lovely and the staff just topped off an overall great evening! Obviously quite a popular place as the bar was rather busy at times but the young man working on the bar, Harvey, never dropped his smile - he was extremely polite, friendly and hospitable upon welcoming. Definitely recommend!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Burger, Pizza, Vegan, Steak

  • Josh Wiltshire

I visited recently on a lovely sunny Septembers day and was served at the bar by a charming lady called B, it was incredibly busy inside but she took the time to make me feel welcome and found me a seat outside. Some people say you can't get the staff these days, but in this case, you certainly can. The food was exceptional, even under under the busy circumstances. I had a lovely time.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • loopd 121

Paul was great! Very graciously put up with us (a party of 9) stacking the 2 for 1 burger and 2 for £12 elderflower spritz discounts lol. The atmosphere was great, and the food was delicious with great portion sizes, super filling!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Burger, Burger and Fries, Fries
Dietary restrictions
Good with allergens and really good with substitutions!

  • Rich Hemmings

Went for lunch - £6 for a plate of nachos that were enough to fill me up! Great, and speedy service. We sat outside under the pergola and listened to some tunes. It was 27' outside and could have been on holiday! Great atmosphere. We live outside Bristol but agree that we'd make a journey to come here again. Loved it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Burger, Chilli, Fries

  • Ethan Rowan

Lucy was an amazing bar tender who made our night effortless and very enjoyable. Her cocktails were fire and got us absolutely wrecked! Best bar tender I’ve ever had! Go Lucy!! X
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fries
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection
Vegetarian options
T’was good!

  • amy reed

Food was average, but prices were really good and the staff were 10/10. They were super friendly and service was fast but whilst we were there there was an incident with a member of staff and the manager (ryan) literally dropped the food he was about to serve and dealt with his member of staff and honestly, made me so happy to see there are decent managers left in the world. Ryan you're a 10/10 person, manager and a man! You, Ryan.. are single handedly the reason I'd come back again!

  • CK

It was very convenient to the Clifton hotel where I was staying. It has both outdoor and indoor seating. I went for brunch and ordered the Eggs Benedict and toast. It was ok. The eggs were poached well and hollandaise was too thick and not enough of it on the eggs for my preference so to me it was a bit dry but it tasted fine. Service was very friendly and they were happy to help with anything you needed.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
£10–20

  • T Sultis

Shockingly expensive drinks £7.20 for a pint of beer and. Food is ok, bread was too dry, main was a bit overcooked. Panna Cotta was tasty but it looked a bit messy.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Steak
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Paid street parking
Parking
Hard to find a suitable parking spot.

  • Mabon Pimming

Overall experience was good, music was nice and food was amazing although drinks were slightly expensive. Wanted to thank Bee for the service, she was incredibly friendly and helpful.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Beef Burger, Burger, Sandwich
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Paid street parking

  • Tammy Cannon

Love the lunch deals at Racks ...great way to meet a friend for lunch while keeping costs down (pizza on Tuesday and Pies on Wednesday ) and sitting in the sunshine if you're lucky enough to nab an outside table. Our waiter was a great lad from Norn Iron... super quick, helpful, and personable.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pizza

  • Franki Selby

I went there for my grandfather's 92nd birthday do and I had the racks burger - it was delicious!! The chips were awesome, we didn't have to wait too long (the food was ordered before as it needed to be organised), and the atmosphere was very welcoming. I would definitely recommend this eatery
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Burger, Burger, Fries

  • Neta Roylance-Smith

Jason was amazing! Very attentive and professional especially with my son who is gluten free and has special needs xxxx
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Roast Beef, Beef Burger, Fries, Braised Ox Cheek
Dietary restrictions
Was very accomodating with GF
Kid-friendliness
Brilliant with our children

  • jason shamis

Lovely roast , great table and good atmosphere…. 3 courses for £30 can’t complain… Marie was great and really patient with out little girls running around.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£100+
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Roast Beef, Roast Potatoes
Kid-friendliness
Marie was totally great with out girls who were running riot…

  • CAROLINE PHILLIPS

Greeted very friendly on arrival and shown to where the rest of my party were. Steak was very tender and cooked to my liking. Cheeseboard very good. Will be returning
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Parking options
Paid street parking
Parking
Only negative point was finding a parking space

  • Jamie Regan

Absolutely perfect for a large party. Can’t thank the staff enough. We were 20 guys on a stag do; despite being horrendously loud the staff were amazing - fun, tolerant and attentive. We were given a semi-private room which was ideal. They were communicative and well organised taking pre-orders in advance, and flexible when we needed to make changes. Food was good and the whole thing fairly priced

  • Amy Lamont

Racks regular here! The place has changed over the years but still a solid staple! The 2 for £12 Spritz deal is the best deal in the city and food is amazing! Shoutout to Jasmine for looking after us
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Dietary restrictions
Amazing GF menu!

  • Vicky

This place is an absolute gem in Clifton. It was rugby night at the time we went so it was extremely busy. Still the staff was super nice, and we got a table in a more quiet part of the bar, away from the cheering crowd so we could have a chat. The food is absolutely amazing, plenty of veggie options. They even made me a cocktail that wasn't on the menu. 100% recommend them.

  • Hannah Gittings

Henry and Freya were super friendly, attentive and gave great service! Henry checked on a few things we asked in relation to the vegan options and overall made the experience lovely!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Vegetarian options
I had the vegan options on the Mother’s Day 3 course menu, all the food was delicious!

  • Giacomo Hanman

The food was amazing but it was just a shame that we had hoped for a quiet evening. I think having people dining should be reconsidered if there's a joint 30th birthday disco going on - as we couldn't hear ourselves talk. Staff were very kind though and patient as some of the people I was with aren't used to pay as you go food. Also dog friendly and steak was perfect.

  • Jörg Killat

Had the company's Christmas do there. Well organised, food arrived for all quickly. Food was ok, but the pannacotta was a bit bullet like, too much gelatine, I think. We were in the Ski Lodge, which is a nice and cosy setting. This is a good place for large gatherings!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Magdalena Pancewicz

A nice pub with plenty of outdoor space. They have many big tables so you can easily arrange for a larger group. The staff is super fun and kind - you can have a nice chat and agood laugh while ordering. It is a nice place for a drink. The food is quite good, but as to my taste it could be improved. They have a variety of options so easily can something you like.

  • Cheryl Soh

Came here for both lunch and dinner on the same day. The service was hospitable, prompt and good. I had Gnocchi as part of the 5 pound lunch deal which is of very good value! Had pizza for dinner which was pretty good but nothing to shout about. The restaurant is huge with lots of seats and very cozy and comfortable ambience, had a great gathering there.

  • Michael

I've been to Racks many times before and recommend it for the delicious and extensive menu as well as the always courteous and friendly staff. There's something for everyone and the quality is great. Racks also has great seating whether it's inside or out and is a great place for anything from after work drinks to a meal out with friends and family.

  • Martyn Groves

Impromptu visit for a drink turned into a lovely evening out with food - pizzas were 2 for 1 so why not. Great food, very friendly & attentive staff. Will definitely return.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Pizza, Sandwich

  • Clare D

Great food. Nice decor. Good service. Only negative - dessert we wanted came with vegan ice cream. They agreed to swap with normal dairy ice cream. Sadly this request wasn't honoured and the vegan ice cream was very unpleasant.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Sheryl Frodsham

We popped in for a drink on a rainy sat evening and ended up staying for food. The service was absolutely brilliant especially from Racheal , thank you the food was good , definitely have the chips !
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Vegetarian options
3 or 4 choices for veggies

  • Ana Escobar

Amazing place to have breakfast, brunch, dinner or drinks anytime. The team is outstandingly nice and they find solutions to what you're looking for. Love this type of service and they showcase the best of Bristol. Great location and environment
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Alice Poulson

Wonderful place Wonderful food. Wonderful kind attentive staff. Who made us laugh and made jokes with us. It's the first place I'll be visiting when I come back to Wonderful Bristol l.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jemma

Was having a sad day today and went to my fav Racks for some food and quiet time at lunch. The Scottish gentleman behind the bar was so welcoming and made me feel at home. Nothing was too much for him. It brightened up my rainy day and I am so thankful for that.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

  • Joseph Ballard

Not convinced by Racks. Last couple of times I have been has been meeting friends. Pretty impersonal vibe, very Clifton and feels overpriced for what you get. The food is unimaginative and the staff are clearly hating their life (admittedly I think I would be too if I had to deal with the people who frequent Racks)

  • Molly Foskett

Visited last week with a couple of friends. Great food and atmosphere. Guy on the bar (think his name was Harvey) was absolutely slammed and still did a great job. We will be back !
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Ash Robertson

Great venue and love the picture tvs. Went for the World Cup a few weeks ago, was very busy but our waitress Lexi H was wonderful and super accommodating:) Will be back again
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • James Marchant

This is a decent bar and restaurant with great staff. People were really friendly and very accommodating (4 adults and 4 children). Our food didn't take long after ordering and everything was delicious. Parking can be a little difficult but that is Clifton unfortunately. We will come back again for sure.

  • Amanda James

Staff(Paul&Jason)were amazing, new the menu and were able to recommend dishes I wouldn’t normally try. Well done, keep doing what you are doing I will be back again with more friends.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Parking
Parking could be tricky

  • Samuel Gunning

Jason was very attentive to our needs. Good banter but not too much banter you know. Decent food. Floods of water and alcoholic beverages. A good birthday party venue!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend

  • Katie Stone

Thank you so much to Bob, Marie, Vicki and the team for a great Christmas party! Food was delicious and efficiently served, especially considering it was such a large group. Loved the cosy, festive atmosphere in the ski lodge. Brilliant night!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Sheila Blanning

Brilliant wedding “breakfast “ (actually late afternoon by the time we all got there from the Register Office) for 18 people ages 2 to 84. Great food, very friendly and accommodating staff made for a very happy occasion.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£30–40

  • Kerensa Fitzwilliams

Had a wicked time here last week. Not been before and really liked the vibe, nice and laid back for a Friday night. Delicious cocktails, decently priced. Bar manager Henry was super friendly and helpful. Seemed to be good energy amongst the staff there. Will be coming back again for sure. Cheers

  • Sian Jones

Went to Racks as a large group for a birthday and I have to say how impressed I was with the service, we were never left waiting for drinks and food and they got everything spot on, all the staff we dealt with were so polite and friendly and it made the whole evening so much more enjoyable More

  • Sheelagh Humphries

We had great service at Racks, went in for a coffee, then booked breakfast which was excellent, then booked for Sunday Lunch. Nothing was too much trouble for Bob, Rachael looked after us at the table extremely well!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£20–30

  • Steve Howells

Pleasantly surprised at the standard of food, had the steak pie
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Burger, Pizza
Dietary restrictions
Gluten free options available

  • Alice Rumsey

Great time at Racks, food and service both excellent. Marie in particular was really helpful and made some great recommendations.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fish

  • Lydia Reed

Delightful spritz’s (2 for £12!) and really lovely outdoor space - the garden is a sun trap. Had great service from Jasmine, couldn’t have asked for a more attentive waitress!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£1–10
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Abbie Sage

Lovely evening and great service from Jasmin, she was really attentive with our drinks and quick service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Burger, Burger, Pizza

  • benjamin barton

Was served by eve and everything was brilliant, shes deserves a pay rise and I hope her graduation goes well xx
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pizza

  • Charlotte Roach

Love coming here for our book club, such a cosy and welcoming atmosphere with amazing staff, especially Liv, Lucy & Marie who are always so kind and friendly. Food and drinks are also amazing
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20

  • Sophie Webster

Couldn’t thank you enough for what you done to make my best friends hen do what we planned. Thank you for being so accommodating all evening x
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£60–70
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jeff Salt

Visited with family on a Thursday evening,great welcone from friendly staff.Drinks prices reasonable on arrival. Sat in an own area which was nice as this was a family gathering. Steak night prices good and overall food quality was excellent.Service was great.Will be back

  • Matthew Clark

I stayed at the hotel and have eaten at racks multiple times now. I have been very impressed by Paul, Lucy, Meg, Rachel, Alexis, Ellie, Marie, Henry, Bob, Ryan, Colin, Hannah, Mia, Lexi, Liv, Amy and Freya! They have all gone above and beyond every time I have eaten here

  • Ben Labedz

although was busy food was amazing and service was good. thank you Bee for catering to us.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£70–80
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Beef Burger

  • S P

We had a really loverly evening at Racks! Hannah is a gem. Food was great. First time here, but will definitely return.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£30–40
Dietary restrictions accommodated
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free, Dairy free

  • Juan Carlos Mondragón Quintana

We had a great party at Racks. Aine, Jason and Henry were very nice to us and took care of ourselves. They were always eager to understand our needs and react proactively.
Price per person
£30–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Bryce Tidmarsh

It's convenient for anyone staying at the Clifton Inn hotel. Service could be better, just a little more communication between staff. The food was just good, I would recommend the smashed avocado which was easily the best thing I ate whilst staying there.

  • colin sansome

Amber and Jason were so helpful to the six of us. Everything was excellent.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fish, Vegan, Steak

  • Cary Alpacas

Attended a Part 2 wedding event. The venue is amazing and an area was cordoned off for us. The bbq was amazing. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely visit this venue again.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Amber Mistry

Love the decor, jasmine put the perfect amount of milk in my coffee, very grateful
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Vegan

  • Su Morris

Friendly welcome, lovely food, quick and polite service - thank you Bee and team.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Fish

  • Fred Cox

Always a good time here, staff are always super attentive and friendly and good cold pints! Thank you to Eve, Marie and Connor especially for being so lovely and to the rest of the team here
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • EJ S

Just a nice hot value for money lunch with really personable staff. Came in good time but not too fast.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Steak

  • Fern E

Went for a wedding reception. Food was nice and staff were pleasant. The woman who was meant to be organising didnt turn up so that's not great but the staff picked up her slack very well. Was a bit too hot inside though and too busy outside

  • Ben Thorp

Popped in looking to kill some time ended up chatting to the bar staff about recommendations for the area for my stay. Connor was super helpful! Gave me some real recommendations about what I was looking for, really took the time to help.

  • Irena Przybyl

Fantastic, friendly service from Meg who looked after us very well. 2 for 1 game pie was not only delicious but also great value.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Rob Llewellyn

Brilliant evening at Racks last Saturday, good beer, fantastic food and a massive thank you to Paul and Henry for their top quality service, it was much appreciated. Highly recommend a visit
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner

  • Karen Joseph

This place is freaking amazing! They could use a bit more accessibility for their less physically capable customers, but that is the ONLY negative I can say!
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • liz Radford

Held our daughters 21st birthday party here. Food was excellent, staff were busy but helpful and service was good. Highly recommend.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Savannah Cave

Paul was really attentive, really good service. Food was average, did the job. Had good 2-4-1
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Dietary restrictions accommodated
Vegan, Gluten free

  • Cat Rutter

I've been here twice for work functions and the service and food are always great! The service is good and the food is good value for money with excellent gluten free options
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Amy Barrie

Staff were so friendly and helpful. Had a wedding reception here, buffet absolutely amazing. Really recommend, dog friendly too!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Aaron Thomas

Food was amazing, little rushed but I assume it was because of Christmas. The room was a bit hot
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£100+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Heather Yeomans

Lovely food, great value. Really enjoyed the new outside seating area and service from Jasmine was fantastic! Thank you
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pizza, Vegan, Fries

  • SECTION 3

Fantastic experience, Jasmine was great - looked after us and made sure we had a lovely time!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Aidan Farmer

A wonderful place with friendly staff and amazing food you are coming to enjoy the out side but in the shade would recommend coming early as does seem to get busy quickly
Service
Dine in
Price per person
£1–10

  • _c.mch1

Lovely food and amazing service. Alexis served us and was an absolute star, really made my night, she was helpful, funny and always on the ball.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30

  • Kelly Belmonte

Delicious food, good value . Day staff much friendlier and more helpful than evening staff
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Patrick

Christmas menu was measly. One nubs of bread with the pate. Sparse veg. Tiny half measure dessert. Won't return
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

  • Harry Sussams

Really great place, great food, and our server B, was super nice, helpful and welcoming!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Claire Parker

What a great place. Lots in door and external seating. Staff were really helpful and really polite. Had the beetroot and goat cheese salad. So good!! Plenty of everything, fresh and delicious. Definitely go there again.

  • Peter Jackson

Work Christmas lunch, good quality for mass catering, excellent friendly service, good pre Christmas atmosphere. Drinks were a bit pricey, however I like the venue.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Angus King

This is a place that my mum used to go to and I am so glad I came. What a range of festive drinks and excellent service. Jason, Henrique, Lucy, Meg, Izzy and Marie were excellent all evening, I'm definitely coming back

  • Charlotte Burgess

Love coming to racks. Wonderful food and drinks. Marie’s and Eve’s service was phenomenal. Great place for the sun!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Zara Salman

Great experience - the waitress amber was so lovely!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Burger

  • Becky F

Came using first table. Would happily come again and would recommend. Great food, quick and attentive service. Steak was cooked perfectly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30

  • Lee Glenister

Great place to drink and hang out, food is always decent. Special mention to Eve and Connor for excellent service!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

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