Mugshot Restaurants Bristol
Central, Bristol
Restaurant in Bristol, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Mugshot Restaurants Bristol is a practical city-centre pick when dinner convenience matters more than a documented chef, awards, or price-led destination meal. It is easier to justify for a casual evening than for a serious special occasion; cross-shop Adelina Yard for a more structured modern meal or Marmo for a clearer Italian brief.
About Mugshot Restaurants Bristol
For dining in Bristol, the main constraint here is timing. Mugshot Restaurants Bristol opens from 4–9 PM Monday to Wednesday, 12–9 PM Thursday, 12–10 PM Friday and Saturday, and 1–9 PM Sunday. That makes it most direct for a planned dinner or early-evening meal, with earlier openings limited to later in the week.
The clearest details are the Bristol location, the opening hours, and the smart-casual dress code. Beyond that, cuisine, price, chef, awards, seating details, and service format are not established, so the decision should stay practical rather than menu-led. For a wider scan before committing, use our full Bristol restaurants guide, then narrow by timing and how much certainty you need before booking.
Daytime options are limited; dinner is the safer bet
The timing call is simple: choose dinner unless the schedule specifically works for a Thursday-to-Sunday earlier visit. Monday to Wednesday are evening-only, while Thursday through Saturday begin at 12 PM and Sunday begins at 1 PM. If you want to compare before booking, Adelina Yard and Marmo are useful alternatives to check alongside Mugshot Restaurants Bristol.
Because cuisine, price, chef, awards, and seating details are not established, do not choose it because a specific dish, counter format, or accolade is driving the meal. Choose it if the opening hours and Bristol location fit the plan, and confirm any menu, dietary, seating, or service questions directly before committing.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Pick this when Mugshot Restaurants Bristol's opening hours and smart-casual dress code suit the occasion. Cross-shop if you need more certainty on price, cuisine, menu format, or the level of formality before booking. Other options to compare include Pasta Ripiena, Cotto, Pasture, Adelina Yard, and Marmo.
For planning around a meal in Bristol, Pearl's coverage can help with the wider trip: see Bristol hotels and Bristol bars if the meal is part of a wider stay. For restaurant cross-shopping beyond Mugshot Restaurants Bristol, keep comparisons to named venues with coverage, or browse Bristol dining more generally.
Planning details
- Location
- 18 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1UB, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- mugshotrestaurants.com
- Phone
- +442921302084
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mugshot Restaurants Bristol sits in a Georgian–Victorian commercial shell, and the building’s fabric shapes the room’s personality. High ceilings, original brickwork and sash windows give the dining room authentic texture rather than a manufactured look; this heritage anchors a classic, quietly charming atmosphere. The restaurant positions itself in a ‘middle register’ on St Nicholas Street — serious about its food but not formal in tone — so the overall feel is historically informed and approachable, offering a comfortable alternative to Bristol’s more destination-led, high-concept dining rooms.
Best For
The venue suits daytime and early-evening crowds who value character without ceremony. It works well for office-lunches and market visits, after-work drinks and relaxed dinners with friends or colleagues. Located on St Nicholas Street and drawing local foot traffic, Mugshot is a go-to for people who want a reliably well-executed steakhouse experience without the full formality of a destination tasting menu; it’s particularly handy for straightforward lunch bookings and casual evening meals.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the room’s steakhouse focus: the Chateaubriand is a natural choice for sharing, while the Fillet Mignon and Ribeye are safe bets for single portions. The house’s oak-aged Negroni is called out as a signature cocktail, so start with one if you want a classic, spirit-forward aperitif. Given the restaurant’s middling register — serious cooking in an unpretentious setting — ordering one of the signature steaks and a well-chosen cocktail or two will give a representative Mugshot experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
1920s glamour with chandeliers, wood panelling, parquet flooring, warm cosy lighting, exposed woodwork, and luxurious green velvet chairs.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Chateaubriand
- Fillet Mignon
- Ribeye
- Oak-aged Negroni
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 18 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1UB, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
18 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1UB, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Cotto, Notable alternative
- Pasta Ripiena, Notable alternative
- Marmo, Italian, ££
- Adelina Yard, Modern Cuisine, £££
- Pasture, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Mugshot Restaurants Bristol is the easier, lower-friction choice in this Bristol set, especially for a casual evening where location and atmosphere matter more than a clearly signposted cuisine or award profile. Adelina Yard is the stronger pick for a special occasion: its Modern Cuisine positioning and £££ tier make it the more deliberate spend, but that also means it asks more of the booking and the budget.
For Italian-led meals, Marmo has the clearest value signal because its Italian, ££ positioning gives diners a better sense of what the night will cost and feel like. Pasta Ripiena and Cotto are more natural cross-shops when pasta or Italian comfort is the brief, while Mugshot is the safer choice when the group has not agreed on a narrow cuisine lane.
Pasture is the better comparison for a bigger, more energetic dinner with a meat-led feel, particularly for groups that want the meal to carry the night. Choose Mugshot when ease and central convenience are the priority; choose Adelina Yard for polish, Marmo for defined Italian value, and Pasture for a louder group occasion.
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Compare Mugshot Restaurants Bristol
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mugshot Restaurants Bristol | Bristol | , | , | No published awards |
| Cotto | Bristol | , | , | No published awards |
| Pasta Ripiena | Bristol | , | , | No published awards |
| Marmo | Bristol | Italian | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Adelina Yard | Bristol | Modern Cuisine | £££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin Plate |
| Pasture | Bristol | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mugshot Restaurants Bristol good for solo dining?
It may work for a solo meal if the Bristol location and opening hours suit your plan. The hours are 4–9 PM Monday to Wednesday, 12–9 PM Thursday, 12–10 PM Friday and Saturday, and 1–9 PM Sunday.
What should I order at Mugshot Restaurants Bristol?
No cuisine type or specific dish information is listed here for Mugshot Restaurants Bristol. Check the current menu directly with the restaurant before deciding what to order.
What should I wear to Mugshot Restaurants Bristol?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for tidy, comfortable clothing rather than very formal dress unless your own occasion calls for it.
What are alternatives to Mugshot Restaurants Bristol?
Other restaurants to compare include Cotto, Adelina Yard, Pasture, Marmo, and Pasta Ripiena. Use them as cross-shopping options if you want to compare hours, menus, setting, or booking availability before choosing.
Is daytime or dinner better at Mugshot Restaurants Bristol?
Dinner is the more consistently available option across the week. Monday to Wednesday service starts at 4 PM, while Thursday to Saturday begin at 12 PM and Sunday begins at 1 PM.
Is Mugshot Restaurants Bristol good for a special occasion?
That depends on the kind of occasion. The details confirm Bristol location, opening hours, and a smart-casual dress code, but not awards, price, chef profile, seating format, or menu style, so confirm the current experience directly if the booking is important.
