Looking for places to eat that won't break the bank? Then you're in luck, as we've trawled our way across town to find the best affordable restaurants in Bristol. From banging burger joints whipping up droolworthy combos through to cosy nooks slinging out tapas and stonebaked pizzas, here's where to get your cheap-as-chips kicks.
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Last updated on 15th November 2024
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.
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.
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.
Though you may know The Birkett Tap better for its trendy decor and killer drinks selection, it also cooks up an epic array of enticing eats. Highlights include the tasty tacos, not to mention the chicken or cauliflower wings smothered in your choice of dressing.
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.
GBK Bristol Cribbs Causeway is one of the best restaurants in Bristol on our list for low-cost grub that doesn't scrimp on flavour. Enjoy a cheeseburger, French fries and a soft drink all under £20 per person. Fancy doubling up your patties? That'll be an extra £3.50.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can always count on some amazing deals at GBK Bristol, slap bang in the middle of the city centre. This cool yet affordable location promises a burger and fries for just £7.95 from Monday to Friday until 5pm. You can also add any three classic sides for a tenner. Choose from signature buns like The Taxidriver, topped with an onion ring, and hot honey butter wings, or chicken tenders to accompany.
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.
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.
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.
