Clifton Sausage

Absolute gem to visit. While team is lovely, friendly and true embodiment of hospitality. Sausages are fantastic, quality, real food, actually made fresh, with exciting daily mash and other additions. Very friendly atmosphere. It's a true local business that cares about food.

An absolutely amazing experience at a Bristol institution. I hadn't been for about 10 years but recently visited as a big group for a friend's birthday lunch. The food was fantastic, service amazing, and can't fault anything. Highly recommended! And dog friendly to boot.

We liked it so much we visited twice during our stay in Bristol. The sausages are the best I've ever had; the Pork, Leek and Stilton are just sublime!

The Clifton sausages and champ were fresh and delicious. The broccoli was well seasoned and the hand cut chips were very crispy. I do recommend this place. Will be back soon 👏👏

Booked here for Sunday lunch menu and I would definitely recommend. I had 2 starters as I was so hungry, the soup was delicious, it had that wonderful homemade feel and texture to it. The cheese soufflé was good, fun texture, but the flavour was a little bland, not as cheesy as I had anticipated. The roast itself was wonderful, my friend and I got the combo roast and our server Nicky was lovely enough to give us extra beef as we did not like turkey. The gravy was thick, flavourful. Personally I prefer my beef pink, but I was not disappointed! It was so tender, and so was the pork. The pork was amazing, so meaty, very little fat, and super tender, it passed the fork test. The sausage was a little lacklustre, quite salty, and a bit of a flat texture. Overall, it was delicious. My only disappointment was the service. Our server Nicky was lovely, but it was quite slow and at times, did not feel very attentive. We had to try to catch someone to get us another drink. However, I understand it’s Sunday and the restaurant was getting somewhat busy - good sign! If you want a chilled afternoon, not in a rush and good food. I would 100% recommend.

I was looking forward to supper here on Saturday night. Unfortunately my experience was very mixed. Our waitress was charming and very helpful which was a positive. We then ordered our sausage and mash. We then waited….. And waited….. and waited. Eventually we had to get up and ask where our food was. We estimate we waited over 40 minutes! Not sure why this was - I expect pretty quick service when ordering the one dish a restaurant specialises in. Or at least bring kept informed re any delays. When the food did arrive it was mixed. Some of the sausages looked good - browned on outside etc. Others looked like they had been boiled rather than baked so they were white and not very appetising. The gravy and mash were delicious. To be fair to the restaurant, they took our drinks off the bill which was a lovely gesture and appreciated. I really hope and expect our experience was just a blip but I can’t be any more positive sadly. They always say a restaurant has to get the basics right and in this occasion they didn’t unfortunately.

Popped in one afternoon mid-week and received a very warm welcome by Sabrina (?). Lovely place with wooden tables. Menu looked interesting with a few classics, but the star was clearly the sausage. Shared a deep fried squid starter which was superb. Never had squid so tender and the batter was very tasty, too. My partner had the daily special black pudding mash and black pudding sausages. I went for champ and pork, leek, stilton sausages. Both dishes excellent. Puts bangers and mash to a whole new level! Very high quality bangers, lovely creamy mash and the gravy was almost black and full of flavour. Banging!!! (No pun intended 😜) Desserts didn't disappoint either so we left stuffed and happy.

We were recommended Clifton Sausage by a local and visited on a Sunday. The Sunday menu is fantastic because it offers all the sausage dishes in addition to a classic roast. Really reasonable prices for a set menu. Roast portion size and quality was delicious. A couple suggestions: Could the restaurant offer the option to mix and match your sausages to allow people to try more flavours? Add a side of custard to the crumble. Reasonable prices for a large glass of red as well (£8) Lovely meal and we will definitely be back.

We used to love this place and make it a must whenever we are back visiting Clifton. Sadly, the service is just terrible now. The employees simply seem miserable, like they don't want to be there. Champ was dry, one set of sausages hot outside, cool inside. Tried to pop in another evening for a late drink (about 9pm) and were shooed out, saying they were closing early to non-reservations. Just really felt like they didn't care or want patrons. Won't be returning - sausage and mash should be comforting, not off putting.

The Sausage delivers awesome food - every time. The sausages are their speciality but the menu constantly evolves - duck, venizen, pheasant. You need to book really far in advance and you need to be prepared to spend a little bit more money here. Think around £40 for two. Going out for sausage and mash may seem a little bizarre, seeing as you could cook it yourself at home, but i think it is the little extras that make a trip to the Clifton Sausage worthwhile.

A restaurant based around sausages is a new idea to me and it seemed like a bit of a gimmick. This place is pretty good though, and the sausage It's a lot more high end than you might imagine something based on sausages to be - there are no battered sauages here. The range on offer is the usual things like pork and leak as well as some more adventurous ones like beef, beetroot and vodka. You can get them with mash potato or as a toad in the hole. It's filling comfort food, very British, and good for a cold winter evening or a good alternative to a Sunday lunch It's in Clifton and it's a bit posh so it costs an absolute fortune, you could buy a months supply of sausages for the price of some of these meals I reckon. Still, it's not like they skimp on anything. There's various events, wine evenings and the like that draw people in. Don't hesitate just to come for the food though.

I can't say how incredible the food was here, and the service was great too! We had a delightful little table in the corner and watched the world go by! Our waitress was friendly and helped us choose the best side dishes, which were divine! The portions were the perfect size, and for once I had no room for desert! I wish they would come to London!

I went here a little while ago with some girlfriends and it was lovely. We managed to nab a cute little booth at the back with lovely decor and cushions. The menu is quite large with fantastic (but pricy) wines, the sausages were delish and HUGE portions. I had toad in the hole with not 1, not 2 but 3 sausages! I could make a rude joke but i'll refrain... The batter was pretty tough and burnt BUT i'll forgive them as the mash was to die for. You'll be looking at about £20 per person for a main meal, beer/wine and a pudding to share. I'll def be going again soon :)

The problem I have with this place is (and I'm not joking) I reckon I can do better at home. The sausages are pretty good, but you can get better sausages from the stall in St Nick's, take them home and add mash. Bingo, you've got a better meal for a fifth of the price. I do like sausages and mash don't get me wrong, but if I'm going out for something to eat and I'm paying half decent money, I expect the food to be better than I could do myself. The mash isn't as good as you'd expect considering they specialize in two basic ingredients. Sausages and mashed potatoes. It's a little dry and no where near as creamy and as smooth as I imagine it should be. More than a little overrated, but if you're out and about and fancy sausages and mash, it's pretty good. At least you haven't had to cook or wash up I guess.

I am a big fan, i find it hard to see what people cant like about this place. I had qualms when i first heard about the place, how much can you do to bangers and mash? But when you take a look at the menu you see that there is more on offer, but the sausage is just the soul of the menu. They do an amazing mussels starter, for mains the sausages are obviously good. They also serve steak and the best bit about it is that it is served on a chopping board, oh and the Steak is good too.

Ah, sausages. What better, what more British? Despite the rustic connotations of a big plate of bangers and mash, Clifton Sausage is actually in Clifton and it's actually pretty posh. The restaurant is fairly understatedly decorated, aiming to conjure up dreams of a peaceable bucolic existence, while still retaining the yuppie style of this part of town. The sausages themselves are gourmet indeed and absolutely delicious, served with gravy and mash. That said, they don't exactly come cheap and you can get similar quality from higher end supermarket ranges such as Sainsbury's Taste the Difference or Waitrose. If you've got cash to spare and are looking for a simple yet tasty and filling dining experience in a pleasant, contemporary village (if that makes sense) atmosphere, then Clifton Sausage is definitely worth a visit. Otherwise I'd just cook sausages at home and seek out a restaurant serving food your kitchen doesn't have the capacity for.

A great idea. Taking the humble banger and promoting it to be the theme of the restaurant. This place is class. From the chunky wooden furniture to the excellent selection of the British Banger, all locally sourced, and the top notch execution of dishes such as Toad-in-the-hole and Sausage and Mash. I only wish I'd thought of it first. There's a great bar section at the front as well, and a patio dining area around the side for the warmer months. Oh, and it's very reasonably priced as well! Hard to beat around here.

Receiving many awards and accolades in Bristol, the sausage has boomed in popularity since its 2002 opening. Situated in clifton village this restaurant offers good english food at reasonable prices considering its location. Using the finest and freshest ingredients sourced from over Britain, the sausage has earned a good name for itself over the years. A posh take on the humble bangers and mash. Executed with style and offering a variety of good wines this place is a favourite.

Is it just me or are there others who think that when you go out for a meal you'd like something a bit more interesting than a semi decent suasage and mash like your mum would cook?? I've been twice to this place and found that the offerings on the menu are easily outclassed by many of the supermarkets 'premium' range of bangers Hence we have not been back since our second (enforced by others) visit. And please note, this negative review comes from a red blooded carnivore!!

I love this place. Lovely staff, great atmosphere. Unpretentious but with an upmarket feel. You can choose from a large range of different types of sausage - all freshly made and absolutely delicious. Price wise, it's as cheap or as as expensive as you want it to be. They've got a great wine list, but also serve a large range of excellent beers.

I don't know if I missed the boat here, but you can only get so much from sausage and mash. Sausages aren't a nightmare to cook, and for the cost of a tasting plate you can purchase a tonne of weird and wonderrful sausage man in Saint Nics. The other things I've tried on the menu are definitely upmarket and in key with Cliftons other fancy eateries like the Albion and the Primrose Cafe, but I can't help but feel these might be better. The foods really good, but not great. For the sheer novelty of visiting what's come to become a Clifton institution, it's well worth a look.

It was my first trip to the Cifton Sausage after a day out (in the rain) nothing appealed more than a large plate of bangers and mash. The place was recommended to me by a friend and of course I checked the reviews here 1st to make my final decision. We went on a Saturday night at about 7pm. After the staff looked at us like zombies for not making a reservation we were shown to a table. For somewhere with sausage in the title there was still plenty of choice and variety. After settling on ordering the vegetarian Cheese sausages and a more meatier version and deciding to split the two between us we also were sure to order our mash potato/Chump (Potato with spring onion). The food was delicious and although a little bit more than I would normally spend (£50 for a bottle of wine and two mains) it was worth it. The only thing that lets this place down is the bad service. The staff didn't seem interested and spent most of the time propping up the bar having a mothers meeting and being miserable. A bit of a shame!!

The restaurant is nice, food is good and staff is friendly. It was a good experience, but it is expensive for sausage meals...

We don't have restaurants quite like this in New York City so I was fascinated when I saw the menu. I opted for the "Toad in a Hole," 4 sausages in Yorkshire Pudding smothered in onion gravy with scallion mashies and fried parsnips on the side. Excellent sausages, pudding was spot on and I never had friend parsnips before so that was quite a novelty for me. A pint of excellent bitter complimented this nicely. I was quite pleased although I am not used to such a heavy meal. I loved the space and the atmosphere. Solid 4. I wish I had time to sit at the bar but I was far too full!!!!!

Despite what it says on the tin- the Clifton Sausage does actually serve other food, although if you are not prepared to chomp on their bangers then perhaps you need your head read. The setting here is spot-on, a lovely corner cafe feel with long wooden tables and under-stated decor, which somehow gives a feeling of clean, yet expensive, comfort. I came here most recently just after my man proposed and we were a little giddy from champers. But then we just got uber-excited about the selection of porkers we could choose from- all served with frilly parsnip shavings and a mound of mash. Loved classics like the Old Spot pork, but as it was Christmas we got to eat reindeer (not really sure how I feel about that now- perhaps a tad guilty) and I also recall the pork, plum and ginger sausage being tres tasty. The Clifton Sausage prides itself on sourcing local and regional produce and does offer wonderfully cooked game and mussels too. And the puddings are another ace up their sleeve- definitely worth undoing the top button on your jeans for! Oh I'm drooling!

Have eaten there for over 10 years. The quality has remained excellent. If you want locally made English food that is well prepared with great ingredients then try the "Sausage". The Sunday lunch is my favorite but you need a reservation. Great for American who turn their noises up about English food.

Excellent sausage and mash. We waited a while for a table, but it was worth the wait. Very tasty, they serve more types of sausages that I realised existed. The prices were ok.

A great restaurant that specialises in gourmet versions of that British classic, sausages and mash. There is always a vegetarian option as well and if sausages just aren't your thing there are always plenty of other things to choose from as well. It is very small so be sure to book in advance at weekends - we didn't but were allowed to wait for the next free table.

Liked it a lot. Unhurried friendly service. Great food. Yes, they don't just do sausages. But I had the chicken madras sausages & champ off of the specials menu, and my eating partner had the deli platter, both of which were delicious. The place seems to cater for and be a favourite with families with young children. We had a lovely time and couldn't grumble at the reasonabley priced fayre.

A unique restaurant which works. A decent variety of sausages are offered here, all of which I have tried were tasty. One good choice available allows you to have three different sausages with mash - allowing you to sample a good variety. Prices here are average, service is good and there is a great variety of seating. Overall one of the better places to eat in Clifton.

Third visit last evening. A Monday evening and we got the last table. We were hosting a guest from abroad and this the closest thing to typical British fare that we could think of around central Bristol. Not disappointed and our visitor enjoyed. We of course had sausage dishes. I had the tasting plate which was very nice. Mixed platter for a shared starter was also enjoyed by all. Service helpful and unobtrusive. Only suggestion I'd make is to improve the selection of ales beyond the usual suspects. Recommended.

I think this place has the simple business technique of taking something really simple - your traditional English Sausage and Mash - and turned it into the most superb restarant. Its so simple and you know what you are getting and the variety of sausages on offer is fantastic. Its a realy fun place to eat and a great place to take the kids.. I mean what kid doesn't like sausage and mash? This place does get really busy though so if you do want to go, I would book first, there is nothing more frustrating than having to wait around for a table.

used to be good.. disappointed to see it went downhill. Quality of food remains same but the services are worse. brought wrong wine, forgot water, then added two drinks we did not drink! Nice try .

I've heard good things about this restaurant so I was excited to go for my Christmas dinner with the girls. It's nice comfortable surroundings when you walk in and feels relaxed. The staff were very friendly which is always a good start. I had the chicken liver parfait with toasted brioche, it was lovely although could have done with a little more brioche. I went for the traditional Christmas turkey for my main, there was a good selection of veg and the roast potatoes were delicious, crispy on the outside fluffy on the inside. There was plenty of turkey on the plate and old spot pigs in blankets, YUM! I also tried some of the Cornish sea bream which was served with king prawns, I wish I didn't try it because it gave me serious food envy. The prawns were succulent, the lemon butter sauce it came with was immense. My friend is lucky that I didn't inhale the whole thing! I followed my festive feast with cheese and biscuits, a good selection of cheeses, some grapes and plenty of crackers to go with it. I will definitely be going back, although I'll have to try bangers and mash next time.

I have to agree with an earlier reviewer here..for a restaurant dedicated to sausage and mash it was pretty average! Above wetherspoons standards of course, but nothing you couldn't make yourself with minimal effort, and on the pricy side given the simplicity of the food. Nice venue though, typical for the area. Drinks were a pretty penny (restaurant prices, not pub prices, although the venue does seem to double as a pub). Not one for me.

To me, sausages have always just been, well, sausages. Meaty tubes that go with a full English or bangers & mash. I was surprised to find a whole restaurant menu dedicated to the blighters (well not the whole menu, but you get the idea). Turns out The Clifton Sausage owners are some of Bristol's most passionate locally sourced campaigners, using pork, lamb and beef (as well as delish Glamorgan cheese and leek varieties for our herbivore friends) straight from the fields around the city. You can sample five or six varieties of bangers, served with mash or champ (mash with chopped spring onions, don't you know) and the richest, meatiest, most caramelised gravy I've ever had the pleasure to ingest. They'll also make you your own personal toad-in-the-hole (oh how strange our foreign cousins must think us). What satisfied me all the more is that they sell champagne, wait for it, BY THE GLASS, at just £6 a throw. Puddings include a really filthy rhubarb brulee full of double cream and the staff are drop-dead gorgeous (as are the prices). I died and floated up to sausage heaven (OK, I was actually carried home because I was so full up).

So...The Clifton Sausage...the clue is in the title. They make fantastic sausages funnily enough. The interior feels clean, but to an almost clinical degree. The place has an aura of a newly gentrified pub-turned-wine bar in a pleasant London suburb. That's all my criticism out of the way, for there is much to praise about the food. The 'Clifton' blends pork, wholegrain mustard and cider, the 'Cotswold Lamb' incorporates mint and apricot while my personal favourite was two very simple but complimentary flavours: beef and ale. The sheer variety in the sausages in extraordinary, but the fish based starters and mains are of an equally good quality. All of the sausages are served with mash or champs (potato with spring onion) and lashings of gravy. A final warning must be issued however: our waiter was rude and impatient, although I have been assured by my friends who have since returned to the Clifton Sausage that such bad service was a one-off.

The Clifton Sausage is a great restaurant, providing you like sausages that is! They do cater for vegetarians and have an extensive menu so there is bound to be something on there you like! They pride themselves on offering regional produce too which is great and also some top wines. Prices are also very reasonable. The only trouble is with this place is that it gets booked up pretty quick so bear that in mind! Overall the restaurant is great and id certainly go back.

A disapointment. We went for our Christmas lunch. Meat was cooked in a pouch, potatoes were under done, service was frankly 'sulky' and after paying 23 quid for sitting on an unpadded bench stuck in the window, was charged an extra 1.80 for a cup of tea. Avoid!

Really nice place with decent choice of food and good beer. You can't go without trying the sausages though...

Visited here as a group of 6 girls on a busy Saturday night. We were taken straight to our table by the manager who was polite and friendly. One of our party is coeliac, and he couldn't have been more helpful if he tries, and she had plenty of options. We didn't want a big starter, so we had some bread, olives and parsnip crisps to nibble on while we waited for our mains. They were lovely, and a little too moorish, we devoured them in no time! We also had a bottle or two of Cabernet Shiraz which was very good, and at £20 a bottle I thought it was pretty reasonable. Then onto mains, all of the girls had sausage and mash, and they really enjoyed them (they even had a gluten free sausage), I had rump of lamb, which was delicious! I would definitely go back, and the menu was more diverse than bangers and mash. And at just under £30 a head including 4 bottles of wine, I thought it was good value too.