32 Welsh Back, Bristol city centre, BS1 4SB

Owner's description

The Granary is a buzzy, neighbourhood all-day eatery near Queen Square in central Bristol, with a great vibe and striking interiors and has been featured in The Telegraph, The Times & Condé Traveler.

Think unique, period windows flooding the space with light, and a colourful tiled bar to draw the eye and a mix of seating, from Scandi-style wooden bar stools at the counter to big leather armchairs for curling up in and having a good chat. It's the perfect space for an informal Sunday hang and usually packed with locals. 

In terms of the menu, days kick off here with a hearty breakfast, starting with the likes of buckwheat waffles sprinkled with sugar and lemon juice, next to five grain and honey granola with gooseberry curd, shiso and hung yoghurt. Expect an upgrade on the classic English breakfast thanks to the Granary breakfast which is smoked bacon with “sosij”, a fried egg, mushrooms, black pudding fritter, fire braised tomatoes, smokey fava beans and flatbread, alongside a selection of creative modern plates. 

Moving onto the all day menu and there's something for everyone. Fancy just a bite? Then you have to try the sourdough flatbreads made from a bespoke blend of Shipton Mill flours and cooked at 400 degrees. These come laden with all sorts of fresh, seasonal ingredients from Bath blue cheese with bitter leaves, pear and walnuts to oyster mushrooms and white truffle oil. 

If you're in the mood to share, order a few of the small plates for the table. We like the sound of the chopped spinach salad with macerated kale, tamari seed dressing and raw mushroom, alongside cider brined boneless fried Chicken with brown sugar and buffalo sauce.

The indulgent grill section is certainly worth your attention, too, with a variety of dishes cooked over fire. How about the dayboat fish grilled in kale leaves? Or perhaps the slow roasted Story Farms lamb shoulder? We'd give either a try.

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The Granary Club is one of Bristol’s best kept underground secrets.  Located just off Queens Square, the venue was Bristol’s home of rock, with over 1,500 groups appearing on the club’s tiny stage including Thin Lizzy, Dire Straits and Status Quo.

The club has been tastefully transformed into an exclusive late night music & cocktail bar and events space, perfect for Christmas parties from just a few people to a full venue takeover of up to 100 guests.

The bar offers both contemporary and classic cocktails that are expertly handcrafted and also a great range of hand-selected wines and drinks. 

It’s not just about the drinks, The Granary Club will be offering a selection of festive menus for you to  feast on, from canapés & sharing charcuterie boards to buffets that suit all budgets.

If you want to bring something truly special to your event, then the team can also arrange DJ’s, live musicians, comedy, burlesque or tarot readers.

Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £15.00  

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£6.00 £10.00 £4.00 £6.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £22.00
Filter Coffee £2.00
Extras  
Service 12.00%

Restaurant details

Highchair

The chef

All of our menus are produced from our team of hand-selected chefs guaranteeing consistency every time.

General Manager Zack Sheppard adds the finishing touch to the dream team, ensuring that the food & beverage is brought alive with a soulful service ethos that strives to deliver delightful experiences.

Private dining

Choose from our 100 year old butchers's block that has been brought back to life as a Kitchen Dining table to seat 8-10 people or our handpainted mural niche seating a upto 10 people.

We can also accomodate upto 80 people in the Restaurant for private events. 

The Granary club can also be hired for private events and parties for up to 80 people.



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32 Welsh Back, Bristol city centre, BS1 4SB
Opening hours
Monday8 am‑10 pm
Tuesday8 am‑10 pm
Wednesday8 am‑10 pm
Thursday8 am‑10 pm
Friday8 am‑10 pm
Saturday8 am‑10 pm
Sunday8 am‑10 pm

The 2025 Harden's Guide

2025 Hardens London Restaurant Guide

"User friendly in price, size and outlook"

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