Looking to bypass the sticky clubs and hectic crowds this new year? Whether you're looking to celebrate with your beau over an evening of fine dining or the gang have chosen to opt for a tapas-fuelled fiesta, these dinners are sure to put you in good stead for an epic 2026. Packed full of some of the city's finest and most popular spots, check out our guide to New Year's Eve restaurants in Bristol.
Wanna get your groove on? Check out our guide to New Year's Eve events here.
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Last updated on 19th November 2025
With gorgeous views overlooking the water, Riverstation is a great shout for New Year's Eve in Bristol 2025. The head chef has designed an elegant selection of sharing boards, to be paired with plenty of bubbles, and you can expect an afterparty too.
@ Ritorno Lounge on Wed, 31st Dec 2025 @ 19:00 - 1:00
Midnight at Caraboo Bay is bringing all the glamour of the golden era of disco to the Harbourside this New Year's Eve. Expect metallics, platform heels, bell-bottoms, flares and plenty of sparkle from start to finish.
Just £11 gets you a welcome drink plus entry to this evening of 1970s splendour. For an extra £38.44 per person, you can add a two-course meal to your ticket and see in 2026 on a full stomach.
The Lost & Found is not only one of Bristol's prettiest restaurants, it's one of its most delicious, serving up a bottomless New Year's Eve dinner in the city, for just £69.95. On the drinks front? You can expect endless prosecco with your booking.
Japanese and sushi restaurant Yakinori is the perfect choice for a New Year's Eve feast this year, as the popular independent restaurant is open on 31st December. From poke bowls to curries and sashimi, alongside quirky dishes like salmon sushi tacos - with a range of mochi flavours for dessert.
At the Mall in Clifton, you can enjoy a meal in close proximity to the New Year's Eve fireworks on Bristol suspension bridge. The pretty rooftop area will give you an incredible view as the sky lights up at midnight, while the menu features small plates, sharers and hearty mains.
Swap the usual Bristol New Year's Eve rave for a three-course meal at Brewhouse & Kitchen, paired with some excellent beer. For just £26.95, you can munch on homemade rosemary and sea salt focaccia, smoky bacon cheeseburgers and a luxury blackcurrant prosecco cheesecake for dessert.
Redcliffe Hill spot Colosseum is a Mediterranean-inspired tapas spot that's perfect for bringing a fun angle to your New Year's Eve dinner (or even bottomless brunch, if you fancy). Check 'em out for short rib feta croquettes, parmentier potatoes, chorizo simmered in wine and more.
Browns is pretty much a go-to for New Year's Eve in Bristol, offering seasonal food and drink for groups. Expect nothing other than exquisite dishes carefully curated by the kitchen staff, with expertly-mixed cocktails and great music all evening.
@ Cosy Club Bristol on Wednesday 31st December 2025
Go into 2026 well-fed at the Cosy Club, in the heart of the historic old city. For just £49.95, you can tuck into a four course meal in its ultra-elegant, marble and stonework interiors, and get a welcome drink and midnight glass of fizz for your troubles.
There's a lengthy cocktail list to work your way through over the rest of the night, as well as live music and plenty of entertainment up to Auld Lang Syne and beyond.
The Lock Keeper are starting 2025 the way they mean to go on, with excellent food and a whole lot of booze. This picturesque countryside pub serves fresh British produce through classic dishes like burgers and pies, and there's bound to be a cracking party to follow your meal.
Dinner followed by a banging party? Sign us up. King Street Brewhouse are chucking out all kinds of cocktails and prosecco on the 31st, as well as a menu of Mexican favourites like loaded fries or nachos, fish tacos, pulled pork burritos and chips'n'dips.
Slug and Lettuce are cooking up some of the best New Year's Eve dinner in Bristol, as well as bottomless brunches if you fancy starting your celebrations early. Snack on sharing plates and sip cocktails as you enjoy the party tunes and good vibes at this pretty venue.
Still serving their Christmas menu on New Year's Eve, Indian street food restaurant Mowgli is a top choice of places to eat on 31st December. Head to this historical building on Corn Street to take in the fairy light and tree-filled interiors, all while dining on three courses for £35 per person (price includes a beer or glass of prosecco each too).
Think Himalayan takes on cheese toast, two-tier curry tiffin boxes, chocolate brownies and more.
Looking for Italian New Year's Eve restaurants in Bristol? Check out Piccolino, who are hosting a gala dinner on the 31st. You will enjoy an extravagant five-course meal, alongside a complimentary glass of luxury Champagne, with DJs to get you on the dancefloor afterwards.
