Mugshot

Tucked into the heart of Bristol's Old City, Mugshot is a 1920s-inspired steakhouse that feels like a vintage film set. It occupies a Grade II listed building next to the historic St Nicholas Market. Inside, plush booths, wood panelling and parquet flooring set the mood, and crushed velvet walls add a dash of drama. Upstairs, deep wood panelling meets bright white plaster cornicing and two sparkling chandeliers spill from the red-painted ceiling, while downstairs is dark and moody. Downstairs can get smoky from the hot stones, so ask for an upstairs table if that's a concern.

The main event is the hot stone. Each steak is served on a sizzling 350°C stone, so you finish it at the table, piece by piece, in your choice of butters and sauces. The meat comes from Ruby & White Butchers on Whiteladies Road, and each meal includes triple-cooked chips, butter and sauces. Cuts run from sirloin, fillet or rib eye for one, to a shared porterhouse or chateaubriand. Non-carnivores aren't left out: pizzas start from £9.50 and include several vegetarian options, and the cocktails are inspired by 1920s New York.

Mugshot is run by owner Adam Bryan and his partner Zowie Yip, who wanted a restaurant with a comforting atmosphere and delicious, hearty food. Adam is a first-time restaurant owner and electrician who is often on the floor greeting guests. The original site opened in 2018. For a more unusual night out, the pair also run The Library, an intimate cocktail bar that can only be accessed through a bookcase, which sits only a few doors down from the steakhouse.