Harbourside
- The Harbourside is foodie heaven with a wonderfully eclectic range of restaurants, cafes and bars all with their own unique views of the water.
- There's plenty of fun to pack into a Harbourside visit, with world-class attractions, boats trips, walks and water-based activities galore.
- Find out about the history of Bristol Harbourside and what there is to see, do and discover there today.
- The best way to get to know the Floating Harbour and Harbourside is by taking one of the boat trips in Bristol
- Head to Bristol’s historic harbourside and explore the city’s newest quarter, Wapping Wharf, where local Bristolians and visitors alike can shop, eat and relax by the glistening waterfront.
- One of the marvels of Bristol’s prestigious engineering history, The Floating Harbour has a long and interesting history. Find out more here.
- Find out what's on in and around Bristol Harbourside throughout the year.
Many of Bristol’s hotels and apartments have views of the river and beyond, but if you’re after something a little closer to the water’s edge, here’s our selection of those with impressive waterfront views.
Bristol really is an amazing city to walk around and as the sun begins to peek out from behind his winter clouds, I’m ready to get out and about to explore the Harbourside.
Cool off in Bristol with these things to do in and around the water.
Discover how Underfall Yard, a working boatyard and iconic part of Bristol's Harbourside, came to be.
- Voyage back in time at Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean liner.
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- We The Curious is a state-of-the-art visitor attraction, offering an amazing world of hands-on discovery for you, your friends and family.
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- A spectacular aquarium near Bristol's Harbourside that provides an amazing underwater adventure from the British coast to exotic tropical seas
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- Enjoy a lively programme of independent film, digital media and events at this fantastic media centre in the heart of the Harbourside
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We The Curious
Harbourside
We The Curious is a state-of-the-art visitor attraction, offering an amazing world of hands-on discovery for you, your friends and family.
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Harbourside
Voyage back in time at Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean liner.
Watershed
Harbourside
Enjoy a lively programme of independent film, digital media and events at this fantastic media centre in the heart of the Harbourside
Bristol Aquarium
Central Bristol
A spectacular aquarium near Bristol's Harbourside that provides an amazing underwater adventure from the British coast to exotic tropical seas
Watershed Cafe Bar
Harbourside
Open every day from early in the morning to late at night, Watershed's cafe and bar offer breakfast, lunch and evening meals, all following a simple policy: stay fresh, local and seasonal.
Design West
Harbourside
Design West is a lively new venue for design and placemaking on Bristol harbourside, home to talks, events, education programmes and the co-ordinating hub for Bristol Open Doors.
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FreeThe Bristol - a Doyle Collection Hotel
Harbourside
As one of the city’s premier places to stay, The Bristol offers visitors a unique opportunity to be in the very heart of Bristol’s beautiful Harbourside.
The Wellhead
Old City
The Wellhead is a unique cocktail bar overlooking Bristol’s iconic Floating Harbour. Originally the water source for the former brewery, the historic building is now a rustic café bar.
Junction
Harbourside
Discover Bristol Beer Factory in the city centre. Expect a proper pub; ploughman’s lunches and Sunday roasts. BBF champion independent producers through locally sourced food, drinks, and guest Bristol beers.
Pastan
Central Bristol
Pastan makes uncompromisingly delicious plant-based pasta that does you and the planet a bit of good.
The Ostrich
Harbourside
Perched on the edge of the historic Bristol Harbourside, The Ostrich sits proudly with its huge riverside beer garden and cosy interiors over two floors.
Spike Island
Harbourside
A unique centre devoted to the production and exhibition of the contemporary visual arts, as well as a great café space
Walking Brunel’s Bristol
Harbourside
Join Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself on a walking tour of Bristol’s historic harbourside and its surroundings. Discover the stories behind some of his greatest works and learn how Brunel’s Bristol projects changed not only the city but the whole…
Harbour House
Harbourside
Harbour House is an all day venue, for every occasion, with quality at its core. A waterfront restaurant, bar and terrace.
Harbourside Kitchen
Harbourside
Located alongside Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the Harbourside Kitchen offers superb views of the ship as across Bristol’s historic floating harbour.
Food Tours of Bristol
Central Bristol
Discover some of Bristol's favourite independent restaurants and experience Wapping Wharf as a VIP on this unique dining experience.
The Architect Café Bar
Harbourside
The Architect is an art deco café bar bringing a taste of Europe to Bristol’s historic harbour.