RESTAURANTS NEAR TO THE AAA ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING, BRISTOL 2023
As a break from the usual conference dinner format, the AAA would like to give delegates of the 2023 ASM the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Bristol and enjoy the delicious offerings that its restaurants has to offer.
Before heading out, the society would like to welcome you to the President's Drinks Reception held at the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel following the first day of the meeting. To help with your plans for after, we have listed several options of local restaurants below.
Riverstation
Distance from Venue: 8 minutes' walk
Website: https://www.riverstation.co.uk
The Riverstation is set on Bristol's Iconic harbour and boasts fine food, al fresco dining and local ales.
Trip Advisor: 4.5* - "Delicious food and drink served by lovely staff in a beautiful setting. We had an aperitif in the Pontoon Deck followed by dinner upstairs in the Restaurant. Delightful!”
Adelina Yard
Distance from Venue: 8 minutes' walk
Website: https://www.adelinayard.com
Critically acclaimed, fine dining restaurant serving Modern European Food in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Trip Advisor: 4* - “From start to end this was a wonderful dining experience. The staff are warm and welcoming, the decor is quirky and fun, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the food is wonderful."
Lido Spa & Restaurant
Distance from Venue: 17 minutes' walk
Website: https://www.lidobristol.com/eat-drink/restaurant
In a spirit of hedonism rather than health, the Lido restaurant and poolside bar offer amazing food served in a buzzy yet uniquely chilled-out setting.
Trip Advisor: 4* - “A truly charming and unique venue to dine. We lunched off the set menu which was excellent value for money and quite delicious”
Rosemarino
Distance from Venue: 18 minutes' walk
Website: https://www.rosemarino.co.uk
Winner of the best Italian restaurant at the Bristol Good Food awards for three years in a row
Trip Advisor: 4.5* - "The menu is always different, always interesting and served without fuss in a relaxed atmosphere and a lovely space. It's my absolute go-to when anyone visits. That walnut grappa and chocolate "salami" is a perfect combination to finish.”
Pasta Loco
Distance from Venue: 20 minutes' walk
Website: https://pastaloco.co.uk
Pasta Loco is Bristol’s first fresh pasta eatery, specializing in serving unique and deliciously original pasta dishes. Their seasonal menu also includes weekly specials and a mouthwatering array of cured meats, fish and artisan cheeses.
Trip Advisor: 5* - “Not a negative on the whole place. From the service to the food, to the drink, not one thing is poor about this place. Friendly engaging welcome and clarifying a small but fresh menu. Food is of a very high standard. A great little place that is five star in all aspects”
BRAVAS
Distance from Venue: 20 minutes' walk
Website: https://www.bravas.co.uk
Bravas we serve simple, freshly prepared, high quality Spanish inspired dishes intended to be shared along with a great selection of Spanish wines and ice-cold beers in frozen glasses.
Trip Advisor: 4.5* - “A very buzzy place, often very full but with helpful and friendly staff who will seat you if they can. The food is good, with an array of genuine tapas of high quality.”
Wilks Restaurant
Distance from Venue: 24 minutes' walk or 10 minutes' taxi ride
Website: https://www.wilksrestaurant.co.uk
Opened in September 2012 by chef James Wilkins and wife Christine Vayssade, Wilks gained a Michelin star after just one year.
Trip Advisor: 4.5* - “This was by far the best food experience I’ve ever had! The food was superb, the wine was fantastic, and the staff were so knowledgeable and attentive. I shall definitely be visiting again. Couldn’t recommend Wilks highly enough.”
