Lunchtime is Crunch-Time – 5 best lunch spots in Bristol

We all know how busy life at work can become, but lunch (especially in Bristol!) is not to be missed. The centre of the city is full to the brim of the best lunch spots to munch away your midday blues. Whether you fancy falafel, a sandwich or grabbing a bargain with a £5 lunch, we’ve got all the best lunch spots which are right on your doorstep. All of these lunch spots are Bristol based, so you can support the community’s growing food scene as well as satisfy you hunger.

 1. St Nicholas Markets

A hub for Bristol’s independent stalls and shops, St Nick’s offers a whole range of delicious and unique flavours for you to sink your teeth into. Try a pie from Pieminister, or maybe an authentic and warming Moroccan dish from The Moorish Café. Be adventurous with delicious handmade Japanese Gyoza from Eatchu, or go traditionally British with hearty sausage and mash from Sausage Station. Whatever takes your fancy, St Nick’s is guaranteed to have the perfect thing for you to graze on.

(Bonus: For a cake break, take a peak at Ahh Toots – possibly the best cakes in the West!)

  2. Sandwich Sandwich

Fancy a new twist on your classic lunchtime sandwich? Sandwich Sandwich are here to save the day with their enormous menu of sandwiches, flatbreads, jacket potatoes and even salad boxes. With shops all over the city, make sure you grab your next sandwich fix here (although leave some time to spare as you may be trying to decide what to get from the mouth-watering menu!).

  3. Racks Bar and Kitchen

Do you want a full meal for just £5? Head into Clifton for the Racks £5 lunch menu, available Monday – Saturday 12-5pm. We all love a good offer, and Racks is definitely offering a great one! The menu includes pizza, salad, risotto, gnocchi and much more – Racks is the perfect place to meet for lunch and there’s something for everyone to graze on. With summer just around the corner as well, you can relax in the outside area of the restaurant enjoying the sunshine.

  4. Eat A Pitta

Eat A Pitta claims to be Bristol’s best falafel – and we can definitely agree. Whether you choose a pitta filled with falafel and delicious hummus, a salad box stuffed with fresh salad and crispy falafel, or simply just falafel on its own, you’ll be getting some of Bristol’s finest street food. Made with a secret family recipe, the falafels here are not to be missed!

  5. Rocotillo’s

If a taste of America is more what you’d like for lunch, take a trip to Rocotillo’s. Specialising in burgers, pancakes and their famous milkshakes, this diner offers some of Bristol’s finest food and drink. If you want to make a good first impression of Bristol on someone, take them for a bite to eat at Rocotillo’s – the moreish milkshakes and tasty food choices are guaranteed to impress everyone!