Affordable Restaurants In Bristol

Flaunting bare-brick walls, relaxed booth seating and more sports screens than you can shake a stick at, O'Neill's is a popular city centre bar with plenty to offer - including bargain bites. Wolf down juicy burgers, tantalising tapas and mixed grill platters at great prices.

The Royal Oak Clifton boasts plenty of fab cheap pub food in Bristol, with deals including all pies with a drink for only £9.95 and an extra £1.50 with fries. If that wasn't enough to tempt your tastebuds, the venue also has bargain drinks and sumptuous Sunday roasts.

Get your chops around a delicious patty 'n' bun over at Honest Burgers. Whether you fancy a classic beef, chicken or a plant-based number, you'll also get rosemary salted chips. It even has a Bristol special, which includes cheese curds, gravy and shoestring fries.

Seeking out the best cheap restaurants in Bristol? Slug and Lettuce has heard your call. Showcasing quirky pink interiors and neon-lit signs, it's a fun and friendly hangout to get stuck into breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. You can also check out its sister site in the city centre.

Slug and Lettuce Bristol turns up the volume on brunch. With a bold mix of drinks, indulgent mains, and an outdoor space perfect for vibing with your friends, it's two hours of pure, bottomless brilliance.

If you're on the hunt for affordable restaurants in Bristol city centre, then Zerodegrees is for you with its amazing bottomless brunch with lounge music every Saturday and Sunday. Lap up 90 minutes of unlimited pizza and beer or bubbles between 12pm and 4pm for £30 per person. 

Housed in a grand former banking hall on Corn Street, Cosy Club Bristol is proof that dining in style doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag. With its soaring ceilings, marble floors, and quirky taxidermy touches, this unique venue offers a mix of elegance and eclectic charm.

The menu is just as varied, covering pub favourites, international bites, and vegan delights - think Thai bean burgers, buttermilk fried chicken, and hearty brunches that won't break the bank.

Gloucester Road Ale House is whipping up some seriously tasty cheap eats in Bristol, namely its bragain slices. Not only will a moreish margherita only set you back a fiver, but you're also able to order a pizza and a pint for just £10. We'll call that a steal.

Inspired by the Indian street food markets of Varanasi, Mowgli is a charming restaurant owned by celebrity chef Nisha Katona. The gorgeous decor here includes indoor trees, golden fairy lights and rope swing seats, creating a beautiful environment for a meal.

Their authentic Indian menu features everything from red lentil dahl to Goan fish curry and ginger chicken - with most dishes coming in at under £10 each.

BrewDog is renowned for its 2-for-1 meals in Bristol. The bustling watering hole slings out a mighty selection of sourdough pizzas, where you can buy one get one free on the vegan ones every Monday. Even better, you can pair that with one of the bar's refreshing craft beers.

Though No.4 Clifton Village's interiors and plates look like those of an expensive restaurant, it actually has great early evening meal deals in Bristol. Two juicy sirloin steaks accompanied by a bottle of Malbec are yours for just £45 from Wednesday to Friday.

YO! Bristol Cribbs Causeway is the place to go for grub that won't cost you an arm and a leg. While many of the sushi plates arrive by a colourful conveyer belt, you can also order poke, donburi, noodles and stir-fries that are as a treat for the palate as they are for your wallet.

Found towards Bishopston, just outside the city centre, El Diablo is a vibrant Mexican restaurant filled with bold, colourful decor. They specialise in authentic street food, all made fresh on-site using top quality ingredients.

There are a range of tasty tacos on offer, with fillings ranging from spiced battered cod to slow-cooked pork shoulder and shredded oyster mushrooms. There are tasty sides and sharers up for grabs too, including grilled corn and loaded nachos.

Some of Bristol's best Japanese food can be found at independent restaurant Yakinori. Leaving hungry crowds happy with a plethora of affordable dishes, the highlights include their top-value sushi platters and DIY poke bowls for under £15. You can also head down for a £9.99 lunch or £18.95 three-course set menu on weekdays. 

Colosseum is your cosy, Mediterranean hideaway perched above Bristol's harbour, serving up delicious tapas and handcrafted cocktails like blood orange martinis. While their live jazz bottomless brunches (hello, 90 minutes of free-flowing booze) and quiz nights are a blast, it's also perfect for a laid-back feast. Tuck into tasty bites like falafels, pork belly strips, and Spanish meatballs – all for under a tenner each.

If you're on the hunt for somewhere to get a cheap lunch in Bristol, Brewhouse & Kitchen is a great shout. Snap up all kinds of lip-smacking fare, from proper sandwiches served alongside fries to fresh Buddha bowls and roasts.

A Gloucester Road favourite, Anchor is a cool bar with vibrant decor and electric sports screenings. It also rustles up a mouthwatering menu of affordable comfort food, from small plates and salad bowls to hand-stretched pizzas and gourmet burgers.

Along with a beaut beer garden, cosy interiors and traditional cider, The Old Post Office is a great shout for low-cost bites. Get stuck into everything from pub lunches to burgers and chips for less than a tenner. 

The Bristol Stable is making sure you're getting your cheese fix with a whole sourdough margherita pizza for £11.50. Fancy some garlic bread on the side? That'll be £5.50. With meals like this, it's no wonder it's one of the most affordable restaurants in Bristol.

From the husband and wife team behind Bokman, Dongnae combines traditional Korean cooking with typical Bristol cool. Take your pick from the a la carte or set menus and sharing plates designed to showcase authentic cooking techniques and top quality produce.

Along with vibrant banchan, the charcoal creations are the stars of the show. Think grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) paired with expertly spiced and fermented condiments that elevate every bite. 

Nestled in Bristol's Old City, Bambalan brings a Mediterranean and North African twist to affordable dining, all with a gorgeous rooftop terrace to boot. Whether you're soaking up the sunset views with a blood orange negroni in hand or tucking into tapas-style sharing plates, this casual yet stylish spot is a top pick for great food that won't empty your wallet.

The menu spans from fried baby squid and Jamon Iberico croquetas to charcoal-grilled king prawns and flame-kissed aubergine with couscous, making it an ideal place for laid-back feasting. Add in potent rum punches, laid-back vibes, and cityscape views, and you've got one of Bristol's best affordable gems.

If you're after bold flavours on a budget, TukTuck is the go-to for Korean-inspired street food in central Bristol. This laid-back eatery has built a cult following with its notorious kimchi fries, comforting katsu curries, and crispy gyoza dumplings, all at wallet-friendly prices.

With plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, plus a BYOB policy for a small fee, it's the perfect spot for an affordable lunch, dinner, or takeaway. No frills, just delicious, fuss-free food that keeps Bristolians coming back for more.