Bar in Bristol, United Kingdom
68 Richmond Rd
100Pearl PointsMontpelier local: easy to book, worth it.

About 68 Richmond Rd
68 Richmond Rd is an easy-to-book Montpelier neighbourhood bar that works well for a low-key date night in Bristol BS6. No reservation battles, no city-centre noise — just a quieter, more intimate setting. Midweek evenings are the optimal visit window. Check current hours and menu details directly before going.
Should You Book 68 Richmond Rd?
Getting a spot here is easy — no weeks-long wait, no reservation system to wrestle with. For a Montpelier date night, that accessibility is part of the appeal. The question is whether the experience justifies the trip over to BS6, and for the right two-person evening, the answer is yes.
68 Richmond Rd sits in Montpelier, one of Bristol's more characterful neighbourhoods — close enough to Stokes Croft to carry some of that energy, but quieter once you're on the residential streets. For a first-timer, the address itself signals something: this isn't a city-centre venue chasing footfall. It's a destination you choose deliberately.
The physical space is where this kind of venue earns its keep on a date night. Montpelier bar settings tend toward the intimate end of the scale , tighter rooms, closer seating, the kind of layout that makes conversation easier than at a sprawling city-centre bar. If spatial intimacy is what you're after for a two-person evening, smaller neighbourhood venues like this consistently outperform the larger, louder alternatives closer to the waterfront.
Timing matters here. Midweek evenings are your leading entry point , the neighbourhood is calmer, the room is less pressured, and you get more of the experience without competing for attention. Weekend nights shift the atmosphere toward a more social crowd. Neither is wrong, but for a first visit focused on each other rather than the scene, Tuesday through Thursday is the call.
On the practical side, specific menu details, pricing, and hours aren't confirmed in our current data , check directly before you go. What's clear is that booking difficulty is low, which puts 68 Richmond Rd in a different category from Bristol's harder-to-access spots. For a spontaneous or loosely planned evening, that matters.
If you're building a broader Bristol night out, pair this with a look at Cosies or cross-reference Bravas nearby. For the full picture of what's available across the city, our full Bristol bars guide is the place to start. If you're staying overnight, our Bristol hotels guide covers where to base yourself, and our Bristol restaurants guide has dinner sorted before or after.
Know Before You Go
- Booking difficulty: Easy , walk-ins are a realistic option, especially midweek
- Leading time to visit: Tuesday to Thursday evenings for the quietest, most intimate experience
- Location: Montpelier, Bristol BS6 , a neighbourhood address, not a city-centre strip
- Dress code: No confirmed dress code; neighbourhood bar standards apply
- Pricing: Not confirmed , check ahead
- Hours: Not confirmed , verify before visiting
How It Compares
See the comparison section below for how 68 Richmond Rd stacks up against Bristol's other bar options.
FAQs
What's the signature drink at 68 Richmond Rd?
Specific menu details aren't confirmed in our current data, so we can't name a signature drink with confidence. If cocktail precision is a priority for your visit, Bristol venues with documented programs , like Dela or Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin , are safer bets until more detail is available. For comparable cocktail-forward experiences further afield, 69 Colebrooke Row in London and Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu set the benchmark for the format.
Does 68 Richmond Rd have happy hour deals?
No confirmed happy hour information is available. If price-led timing is part of your planning, call ahead or check their current channels before visiting. For Bristol bars with more documented pricing and offers, our full Bristol bars guide gives you the wider picture. Bar Kismet in Halifax is worth a look if you're interested in how neighbourhood bars elsewhere handle value-driven programming.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the signature drink at 68 Richmond Rd?
Confirmed menu details for 68 Richmond Rd aren't available, so naming a signature drink with confidence isn't possible right now. If a specific cocktail list is central to your decision, check their current social channels before visiting. For venues in Bristol where the drink menu is well-documented, The Milk Thistle in the city centre is a reliable alternative with a known cocktail programme.
Does 68 Richmond Rd have happy hour deals?
No happy hour information is confirmed for 68 Richmond Rd at this time. Call ahead or check their latest channels if timing your visit around pricing matters. As a Montpelier neighbourhood bar on Richmond Road, it's the kind of spot where deals tend to be communicated locally rather than advertised widely online.
Is 68 Richmond Rd worth the price?
Pricing varies at 68 Richmond Rd; confirm via check the venue's official channels.
Where is 68 Richmond Rd located?
68 Richmond Rd is located in Bristol, at 68 Richmond Rd, Montpelier, Bristol BS6 5EW, UK.
Location
68 Richmond Rd, Montpelier, Bristol BS6 5EW, UK
Bristol, United Kingdom
Compare 68 Richmond Rd
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| 68 Richmond Rd | Easy |
| The Milk Thistle | Unknown |
| Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin | Unknown |
| Bravas | Unknown |
| Dela | Unknown |
| Little Victories | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- The Milk Thistle, Notable alternative
- Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin, Notable alternative
- Bravas, Notable alternative
- Dela, Notable alternative
- Little Victories, Notable alternative
Against Bristol's more established bar options, 68 Richmond Rd occupies a different tier by design. The Milk Thistle is the city's most ambitious cocktail destination, a genuinely technical program in a striking space, but harder to book and priced to match. If cocktail craft and atmosphere are the priority and you're willing to plan ahead, The Milk Thistle wins. 68 Richmond Rd is the call when you want something lower-pressure and more spontaneous.
Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin offers a dramatically different setting, the terrace views over the Gorge are hard to beat for a date-night backdrop, but it skews toward a hotel-bar experience rather than a neighbourhood one. Bravas is worth considering if you want food and drink together in a lively room, while Dela is a stronger pick if natural wine is central to the evening. Both require more planning than 68 Richmond Rd.
Little Victories is the closest peer in terms of neighbourhood feel and booking accessibility. The choice between them comes down to geography, Montpelier versus wherever you're based in the city. For a first-timer to Bristol's bar scene, start with The Milk Thistle or Dela if you want a fully documented, comparison-ready experience. Return to 68 Richmond Rd once you know the area better and want something without the advance planning.
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