Harden's says
A relaunch of The Arts Theatre, previously on this site, from two chefs who met at Wallfish (RIP).
Harden's survey result
Summary
“It’s not a fish restaurant, but we had the best sole of the year there. Plus that crab... we don’t even like shellfish, normally, but mmmm that crab…” – this neighbourhood bar-restaurant on the corner of Stokes Croft and Montpelier is modest in size (33 covers, including 4 at the window bar), but “absolutely brilliant” for its local fan club – “amazingly friendly, and packed even at lunch”. The menu is short but changes regularly.
Summary
“Lovely neighbourhood restaurant worth travelling for” from Craig Summers & Giles Coram (ex-Wallfish Bistro) – “producing superb food with intense and complementary flavours”, backed up by a “wide range of wine available by the glass and carafe”. There’s “lovely relaxed service”, although “more soft furniture is needed – it’s very noisy when full”. All in all, “not cheap, but excellent value given the quality of the cooking”.
Summary
“Outstanding food” – “both interesting and tasty” – is on the menu at this small independent in Stokes Croft from founders who cut their teeth at the late, lamented Wallfish Bistro, Craig Summers & part-time actor Giles Coram. “Don’t like crab in general but months later I’ve not forgotten the race to extract as much tasty buttery goodness as possible before the plate was taken away!”
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The Old Chemist, 108a Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RU
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £22.00 | £26.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £3.50 | £22.00 | £3.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £18.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
The Old Chemist, 108a Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RU
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm |
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