It took a while to get off the ground but Harbour House is quietly asserting itself as one of Bristol’s best-kept dining secrets. It also happens to boast one of the city’s finest alfresco spots - ideal for anybody looking for lunch in the sun this bank holiday weekend.
A Grade II-listed former boathouse designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel when he was building the Clifton Suspension Bridge, this harbourside venue was previously the Severnshed restaurant and bar. It was also where Banksy had his first hometown exhibition in early 2000 - anybody lucky enough to buy the artwork on sale must be sitting on a fortune now.
With its comfortable armchairs, rugs and plants, the space now has an almost country pub look to it. There’s even a dartboard should you fancy throwing a few arrows before your meal.
