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Bank

Bristol - Modern European - Restaurant - ££

Smoky open-fire cooking in a cool, modernist diner

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Readers love the ‘imaginative, beautifully presented food’, excellent service and ‘exceptional value for money’ on offer at this cool, independent sharing-plates diner, adding that it's a ‘welcome addition to Totterdown’. Once inside, the modernist decor – all shiny hard surfaces, high ceilings and spotless white walls – feels a world apart from the noise and traffic of the city. It's not too cool though. This is a neighbourhood joint where you're welcome to drop in for a snack and an early-evening cocktail, while Sunday means roasts for lunch – although these are given highly distinctive, ‘experimental’ treatment (think smoked short rib with wasabi mustard or Middle White pork belly with black garlic and miso). Chef Jack Briggs-Horan's inventive and constantly changing menu is a head-spinning mash-up of eclectic global flavours and surprising textures. Dishes such as 'daikon piccata' with green beans, to...

Readers love the ‘imaginative, beautifully presented food’, excellent service and ‘exceptional value for money’ on offer at this cool, independent sharing-plates diner, adding that it's a ‘welcome addition to Totterdown’. Once inside, the modernist decor – all shiny hard surfaces, high ceilings and spotless white walls – feels a world apart from the noise and traffic of the city. It's not too cool though. This is a neighbourhood joint where you're welcome to drop in for a snack and an early-evening cocktail, while Sunday means roasts for lunch – although these are given highly distinctive, ‘experimental’ treatment (think smoked short rib with wasabi mustard or Middle White pork belly with black garlic and miso).

Chef Jack Briggs-Horan's inventive and constantly changing menu is a head-spinning mash-up of eclectic global flavours and surprising textures. Dishes such as 'daikon piccata' with green beans, tomato/peanut sauce and green harissa may sound wacky but they (mostly) taste delicious. Care is taken to use local, seasonal ingredients and the kitchen boasts an open fire, where smoked and charred components add an extra dimension to dishes ranging from burrata with chicory, pickled blackcurrant and 'wonderful' smoked beetroot to larger plates of smoked goat with tandoori carrot, blood-orange pickle and black garlic.

Snacks and desserts also get the open-flame treatment – from charred olives to a whipped, burnt Basque cheesecake served with charred strawberries and Szechuan syrup. The short, keenly priced wine list is augmented by an enticing selection of unusual cocktails, local beers and ciders. Visit at lunchtime or early evening to take advantage of the good-value fixed-price menus.

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E Bunao

7 October 2024

Bank is probably one of my favourite restaurants in Bristol. Their menu always has something for everyone, particularly for my gluten-free and veggie friends. Because everything looks good, we always just order everything off the menu, and it never disappoints. With a really great drink selection (I am a super fussy drinker), we always end up staying much longer than we intended to! As a roast fanatic, I think Bank hits the spot every time. This is one of the only places my husband will go for a...
Bank is probably one of my favourite restaurants in Bristol. Their menu always has something for everyone, particularly for my gluten-free and veggie friends. Because everything looks good, we always just order everything off the menu, and it never disappoints. With a really great drink selection (I am a super fussy drinker), we always end up staying much longer than we intended to! As a roast fanatic, I think Bank hits the spot every time. This is one of the only places my husband will go for a roast due to a decent vegetarian alternative!
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VENUE DETAILS

107 Wells Road, Totterdown

Bristol
BS4 2BSGB

0117 452 7536

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OTHER INFORMATION

Wheelchair access, Dog friendly, Credit card required

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