The Grain Barge

This historic converted barge is bursting with character, and with stunning panoramic views, it makes for a great place to soak up its harbourside location.

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    +44 117 929 9347

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    grainbarge.co.uk

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

Mardyke Wharf, Hotwells Rd Bristol BS8 4RU United Kingdom

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch
Drinks Beer, Full Bar

Comments / 26


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scenic views harbourside cider trendy pies beer live music rustic casual outdoor seating good for dates pork rolls pastries mashed potatoes well harbors factory good for special occasions takes reservations restaurants
Matthew Quinn

They've added pulled pork to the menu! As a pork puller myself (using my grandmothers recipe) this is definitely one of the best pulled pork rolls I've had in the UK. The roll is crispy too!

Suet Mei Thoo

Chicken and mushroom pie is a little too rich if you're not too hungry. It comes with mash that melts in your mouth in an instant! Pub quiz is on Monday night, take note.

Plwm Bwm

Great place for a beer if you really want to drink on a boat. Plenty of outdoor seating available. Good choice of local craft beers available

Alex Smith

Bristol beer factory spread. Sad to see no guest beers . Friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere . Lots of tables seem to be booked restaurant style.

Ross Merritt

A great place to relax , especially on the top deck in the sun. Their Sunday roast is amazing and not a bad price either.

Amanda

The waiter james Moorton, is a real charm when ordering your drinks and food, even if his trousers are slightly low, the atmosphere is rustic and adorable, well worth a trip!

Tommie James

Good live music downstairs and calm atmosphere upstairs with candles and lovely views across the harbourside

Luke Stanley

Great date spot and lovely views of the harbourside

Kate Maxwell

Great views of the harbour , delicious pies (best mash ever), local ales , & outdoor seating .

Ben Parker

Try the Southville Hop, delicious and refreshing.

George Beverley

Baked Goats Cheese Salad is good as are the pies . Monday is quiz nite if that's for you.

Volodymyr Pylypenko

Very very very good food. I recommend duck breast with figs

Alexandra Notay

Great atmosphere and lovely views . Good (but not amazing) food - nice and chilled so perfect for a Friday night.

Matthew Quinn

The service is amazing! I always come away really happy that its money well spent!

Matt A.

Highly recommend the chicken pie , great pastry !

Matt Williams

The range of beers won't push the boat out. But, err, this place *is* a boat.

Onur Turgay

Awesome location and great beers . Must visit!

Becky Beynon-Lewis

Love the food here, always busy, fantastic views !

Dave Holoran

Fantastic beer , awesome pies

Matthew Coldrick

Brilliant food and amazing view .

Lucienne Attard

Great selection of beers and ciders

Andreas Leonidou

Perfect on a sunny day

Will Truscott

Awesome chicken pie . Very highly recommended.

Rhys Howell

I’m on a boat! ????

Angharad Stone

Thursday night is steak night!

Phil C

The steak sandwich ...although they no longer serve spuds with it anymore :(

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