Crying Wolf
Clifton Down, Bristol
Restaurant in Bristol, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Crying Wolf is a sensible Redland pick when you want an easy Bristol evening rather than a formal restaurant plan. Go for casual drinks-led energy, small-group flexibility, low booking pressure; look elsewhere if you need a defined cuisine, awards signal, or a clear splurge reason.
About Crying Wolf
Crying Wolf is a Bristol venue with evening hours from Tuesday to Saturday and a smart casual dress code. It works best as an evening plan rather than a lunch choice.
A smart casual Bristol pick for an evening plan
The clearest reason to consider Crying Wolf is its schedule. It is closed on Monday and Sunday, opens at 5 PM from Tuesday to Saturday, closes at 12 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, stays open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it an evening-only option rather than a lunch choice.
Assess Crying Wolf on timing, dress code, fit for your evening. If you need a more clearly defined comparison, consider other options such as Bravas, Dongnae, Muiño, Pazzo, or Her Majesty's Secret Service, depending on what kind of night you are planning.
Who should consider it, who should look elsewhere
Consider Crying Wolf if its Bristol location, smart casual dress code, opening window that starts at 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday match your needs. It is especially direct for plans that depend more on timing than on a specific menu or published accolade.
Look elsewhere if you need lunch, because the hours start at 5 PM. Also look elsewhere if you need to decide based on cuisine, price, dietary accommodations, take-out, delivery, a specific seating style, or a named chef before booking.
For broader planning, compare Crying Wolf with other Bristol dining options, or with named options such as Bravas, Dongnae, Muiño, Pazzo, Her Majesty's Secret Service without assuming they serve the same brief.
Planning details
- Location
- 37 Cotham Hill, Redland, Bristol BS6 6JY, United Kingdom
- Website
- cryingwolf.co.uk
- Phone
- +441179467767
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Crying Wolf presents itself as a quietly confident neighbourhood restaurant that rewards people who know where to look. The write-up positions it within Cotham Hill's residential stretch of independent operators — venues that endure beyond trends — and frames the address as part of its identity. The tone is modestly assured rather than flashy: this is a place rooted in local streetscape and community regulars, where serious food sits comfortably in an unpretentious setting. For diners seeking an off-the-radar Bristol experience, Crying Wolf reads like a well-kept local favourite rather than a tourist destination.
Best For
The restaurant suits local regulars and diners who want serious cooking without a formal occasion. The description explicitly groups Crying Wolf with neighbourhood spots that feed Bristol’s day-to-day appetite, so it is a natural pick for date nights at a relaxed tempo or casual hangouts where the food matters. Because it sits outside the city’s tourist loops and office-lunch corridors, the venue is best for people exploring Bristol’s independent scene or those who appreciate thoughtful, locally grounded cooking in an intimate, neighbourhood setting.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Crying Wolf are shaped by the West Country larder the copy cites — Cornish day-boat fish, Somerset dairy, meats from Wiltshire and Gloucestershire and market gardens across Avon and Somerset — so expect seasonality and strong local provenance. The write-up suggests the kitchen leans on nearby producers rather than fixed, hallmark dishes, so let the menu’s seasonal choices guide your order. Prioritise dishes that highlight the region’s raw materials and be prepared for a changing offering that reflects the suppliers and the moment.
Venue details
Ambiance
Artful yet unpretentious decor creating a warm, tasteful, and stylish atmosphere praised for great date nights.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How Crying Wolf compares in Bristol
Choose Crying Wolf when ease and atmosphere matter more than a tightly defined food brief. Muiño and Bravas are stronger fits when the decision is meal-first, while Crying Wolf is the better call for a looser Redland evening where booking difficulty should stay low.
For drinks-led plans, Her Majesty's Secret Service is the more direct cross-shop, especially if the night is built around cocktails rather than dinner. Pazzo is the better comparison if the group wants a more restaurant-shaped night. Crying Wolf sits in the casual lane: useful, relaxed, easier to commit to when nobody wants a high-stakes booking.
Dongnae is the clearest step up in specificity: Korean, £££, and better for diners who want a defined cuisine and price signal. Crying Wolf is not the pick for that brief. It is the pick when the priority is a low-pressure Bristol night with enough energy to feel social without turning the evening into a production.
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Compare Crying Wolf
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crying Wolf | Bristol | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Muiño | Bristol | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bravas | Bristol | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Her Majesty's Secret Service | Bristol | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Pazzo | Bristol | ; | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #1Michelin Guide Belgium & Luxembourg 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Dongnae | Bristol | Korean | £££ | 2026 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #12SquareMeal UK Top 100 Restaurants 2026 · #45Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 National Restaurant Awards Top 100 · #46The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Crying Wolf?
The dress code is smart casual. Crying Wolf is in Bristol, the hours run from 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
What should a first-timer know about Crying Wolf?
Know the basics: it is in Bristol, the dress code is smart casual, it is closed Monday and Sunday, opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday, closes at 12 AM Tuesday through Thursday, closes at 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Is Crying Wolf good for solo dining?
Solo diners should decide based on the smart casual dress code and evening hours. If you need a venue with a clearly defined seating layout or service style, compare with another option such as Dongnae.
Is lunch or dinner better at Crying Wolf?
Dinner or an evening visit is the best fit, since Crying Wolf opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday and is closed Monday and Sunday. Lunch is not the fit for these hours.
What are alternatives to compare with Crying Wolf?
Other named options to compare include Muiño, Bravas, Pazzo, Her Majesty's Secret Service, Dongnae. Choose based on the details you need for your plan.
