Best Group Dining Restaurants In Bristol

A modern, stylish pub and restaurant on College Green, Green House can always be relied on for an affordable group meal. From stone-baked pizza to juicy meat or plant-based burgers and loaded fries, there's something for everyone here.

The relaxed space is spread across two floors, promising a warm, welcoming atmosphere and comfortable seating options. There's also a well-stocked bar that offers everything you could ask for to wash down your food with.

One of the best group restaurants in Bristol city centre, Riverstation is located close to the water in The Grove. Look out over the river from its stylish balcony and terrace, ideal for summertime dining, or head inside for a relaxed environment filled with modern wooden furnishings.

Tuck into tasty plates of crispy polenta with charred courgette and tomatoes, confit lamb belly or sizzling steaks, and there's even a set menu that promises three courses for £22 Monday to Friday.

If it's an Italian feast you're after, you can't go wrong with a trip to Piccolino. Boasting a open kitchen where you can watch as the chefs cook up tasty treats, alongside a cocktail bar and an all-year terrace with a retractable roof, this Cabot Circus gem has got it all going on.

Kick off with king prawn-topped bruschetta and aubergine parmigiana, before moving onto mains like mozzarella and tomato gnocchi, Devonshire crab ravioli or truffle and parma ham pizza, paired with refreshing cocktails.

TGI Fridays can be found in Cribbs Causeway, ideal for stopping off for lunch during a shopping trip or enjoying a few cocktails over dinner with friends. This friendly, relaxed spot is filled with colour and US-inspired charm, with plenty of space for large groups to dine.

Get stuck into sharing plates like loaded potato skins, cheesy nachos and sesame chicken strips, or devour one of their hearty burgers all to yourself. As for drinks, they offer two-for-one cocktails every single day.

A relaxed independent restaurant on Park Street, Yakinori is a popular choice for groups of friends and families alike. The casual setting features traditional wooden tables, low lighting and cartoon-style artwork on the walls, and the menu is just as promising.

Dive into delicious eats such as firecracker cauliflower, chicken katsu bento boxes and teriyaki grilled salmon. There's also a vast sushi selection up for grabs, as well as bubble tea or sake to drink.

Located in the Temple Quay area, Veeno is a sleek wine bar that serves some of the finest vino around, as well as a scrumptious Italian menu. Enjoy views of the River Avon while you dine, in a colourful venue filled with comfy leather seating and pretty artwork.

Tuck into everything from four cheese pizzas to bruschetta sharing boards and nduja ravioli, followed by an indulgent chocolate fondant. And if you visit between Monday and Friday, then be sure to bag a lunch deal for as little as £9.50.

Having been a popular choice for fresh beer and tasty food since 2004, Zerodegrees Bristol can be found on Colston Street in the city centre - inside the historic horse tram sheds. This award-winning microbrewery and restaurant spans across two floors, with plenty of space for dining, and there's even an outdoor terrace that's perfect for the summer months.

Whether you fancy a casual meal in their modern, colourful interior or you want to book one of their multiple private spaces, there's plenty to enjoy on the menu. Think wood-fired pizza topped with mushroom and truffle or chicken parmigiana, as well as meatball rigatoni, burrata salad or loaded fries.

Situated inside a gorgeous building that once housed part of the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Browns Brasserie & Bar's Bristol outpost is definitely one of their most stunning. This modern British restaurant features high ceilings, arched windows and pretty plants, paired with an extensive menu of hearty fare.

Choose between slow-cooked pulled lamb shoulder, prawn and Devon crab linguine, butternut squash curry and so much more, as well as bottomless brunches and afternoon teas.

The Ostrich is an LGBTQIA+ friendly pub on the edge of the Harbourside, promising views of the river from its top floor. They promise a wide range of award-winning beers, ales and cider on tap as well ad a choice of wines and spirits.

The charming venue is filled with traditional decor, with comfy booth seating to relax on. As for the menu, expect the likes of sticky ox cheek burgers, salt-baked celeriac or fish and chips, alongside sumptuous Sunday roasts.

Looking for a casual, affordable spot to dine a with your friends? Then head to Slug and Lettuce on the Harbourside or on St Nicholas Street, where you can enjoy their signature pretty pink interiors and floral displays. They offer bottomless brunches, sip and share menus or an a la carte option, as well as two-for-one cocktails all day, every day.

Munch your way through a menu of steak and fries, Italian-style chicken burgers, Hawaiian tofu rice bowls and so much more, washed down with a creative concoction or two. Loved by locals for a reason, Slug and Lettuce Bristol's outdoor bottomless brunch brings flavour, fun, and flexibility. Choose your dish, choose your drink, and let the good times roll in one of the city's best alfresco brunch spots.