Grain Barge
Pub · Spike Island ·

Grain Barge

Pub · Spike Island ·

Local beer and pies on a moored boat with sunny deck

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Grain Barge by null
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Hotwell Rd, Bristol BS8 4RU, United Kingdom Get directions

£10–20

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Hotwell Rd, Bristol BS8 4RU, United Kingdom Get directions

+44 117 929 9347
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Grain Barge - Review - Hotwells - Bristol - The Infatuation

"You don’t go to Grain Barge to eat a prawn with exceptional pedigree. You go to Grain Barge to drink 2-4 pints with a golden hour harbour backdrop, trade banter with a big group of friends, and pray that a sadistic seagull doesn’t steal one of your sauced-up chips. This moored barge is first and foremost a very good time, and although the hold dining room is a cosy, scenic setting for a casual family meal, it’s worth the mountaineering trip up the stairs for that peak, tipsy captain feeling. We also have it on good authority that finding a quiet spot on the helm to dangle your feet and share a bottle of wine is prime flirt kindling. The outdoor space is walk-in-only so get there early and should you get peckish, stick to the two most prolific Fs for sunshine boozing—fries and fried nibbles." - Heidi Lauth Beasley

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Grain Barge

Philip Humpage H.

Google
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.

Don P.

Google
I visited The Grain Barge while exploring Bath and Bristol on a wider trip, and it turned out to be a great choice. The setting on the water makes it feel a bit different and adds to the charm straight away. The service was very good — quick, friendly, and efficient. I had a Chardonnay, a lager with lime cordial, and for food went with the lime-battered fish, chips, and mushy peas. The portion was ample, the quality was spot-on, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. Pricing was fair for both food and drinks, and with the combination of quick service, good food, and a lovely view from the barge, the whole experience felt like solid value. Overall, The Grain Barge delivered exactly what I was hoping for — a relaxed meal in a unique setting. I’d happily recommend it to anyone visiting Bristol, and I’d definitely return myself.

Vaishnudebi D.

Google
Great place to hangout with friends. Food is good enough compared to the price. Service is good too. The bathroom could be cleaner and also a bit too cramped to go downstairs. Could be cleaner in general.

Charlie

Google
Went for Sunday roast with a large-ish group of about 10 people. Booked in advance. Drinks decent and reasonably priced for central Bristol, £5 Bloody Mary was a great deal. Food was very good......when it eventually arrived after over an hour. The service should be much better; no warning or apologies over the long wait, not enough water for the table, confusion over ordering and paying etc. Some staff could do with being a lot more professional.

maria isabel L.

Google
This place never disappoints. Glad to see Sunday roasts are back! Ask Matt for 10out of 10 Bloody Mary’s!

Bradley H

Google
If we'd have come for drinks as usual it would've been be 5*. We actually travelled across Bristol to show the Grain Barge to a visitor. The food, with the exception of the beef burger, was dire. Crispy mushrooms were hard and dry but soggy at the bottom, fries were burnt, calamari strips were like comedy rubber chews. The barge is a wonderful venue and bar and the staff and service are top notch but the kitchen leaves a lot to be desired, and we left very disappointed.

Amy B.

Google
We hosted our engagement party on the Grain Barge and I can’t recommend their venue enough for private parties. The whole team are so accommodating, kind and laid back. Nothing is too much for them. The staff were a huge part of the success of the night, they were so friendly and made everyone feel so welcomed and at ease, they absolutely made mine and my fiancé’s night. Thank you so much. I give them an endless amount of stars! ❤️

Alan B.

Google
I booked the Hold Bar for my wife's birthday party and cannot recommend this venue enough. All staff were attentive and helpful, setting up was simple and the venue have their own PA and lights so our DJ could just plug in. The atmosphere and views across the harbour are amazing and the food we ordered was absolutely spot-on, both in taste and that the venue provided all the plates, cutlery and so on. Value for money is excellent, the location brilliant, the staff totally wonderful. Love this place!