{"id":137,"date":"2020-05-21T15:37:44","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T15:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shag.co.uk\/blog\/?p=137"},"modified":"2026-10-03T19:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T19:42:35","slug":"date-in-bristol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shag.co.uk\/blog\/date-in-bristol\/","title":{"rendered":"Bristol Date Ideas: Harbour Art, Vegan Lunch and Handmade Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bristol is in southwest England, and a date here does not have to be a tour of every hill and landmark. Choose a part of the city first: the harbour for a walk and art, Stokes Croft for a vegan caf\u00e9 lunch, or Redland for a booked pasta meal. These Bristol date ideas explain what each plan suits and what to check before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are meeting someone through Shag for casual dating, say what you want without promising a relationship or assuming they want sex. Invite them to one specific public place, agree a rough budget and keep the next stop optional.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"union\"><p>FIND PEOPLE NEAR YOU<\/p><\/div><form class=\"registerForm\" id=\"register\" method=\"GET\" action=\"https:\/\/shag.co.uk\/dashboard\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"s1\" value=\"blog_shag\" \/><div><div class=\"form-group\"><label for=\"i_am\" >I'm a<\/label><select name=\"sex_seeking\" class=\"form-control\" aria-invalid=\"false\"><option value=\"male-female\">Man looking for women<\/option><option value=\"male-male\">Man looking for men\/option><option value=\"female-male\">Woman looking for men<\/option><option value=\"female-female\">Woman looking for women<\/option><\/select><\/div><div class=\"form-group\"><label for=\"province_id\">Location<\/label><select name=\"country_id\" class=\"form-control selectCountry\" id=\"select_country_id\" style=\"display: none\"><option value=\"13\" selected=\"\">UK<\/option><\/select><select name=\"province_id\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"476\">East Midlands - England<\/option><option value=\"477\">East Of England<\/option><option value=\"478\" selected>London<\/option><option value=\"479\">North East England<\/option><option value=\"480\">North West England<\/option><option value=\"481\">Northern Ireland<\/option><option value=\"482\">Scotland<\/option><option value=\"483\">South East England<\/option><option value=\"484\">South West England<\/option><option value=\"485\">Wales<\/option><option value=\"486\">West Midlands - England<\/option><option value=\"487\">Yorkshire &amp; The Humber - England<\/option><\/select><\/div><div id=\"getMessage\" class=\"getMessage\"><p class=\"boton\" style=\"margin-top:20px\"><button type=\"submit\" name=\"register\" class=\"btn\">JOIN NOW<\/button><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/form>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Around the harbour: give the walk something to lead to<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet at a clear landmark rather than somewhere \u201cby the water\u201d. <a href=\"https:\/\/arnolfini.org.uk\/visiting-information\/\">Arnolfini<\/a>, at 16 Narrow Quay, gives an art-focused date a destination. The gallery publishes Tuesday\u2013Sunday opening, 11am\u20136pm; check the current exhibition listings for admission arrangements and closures before travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose one exhibition rather than trying to see everything. You can talk about what catches your attention without turning the visit into a test of art knowledge. Afterwards, decide together whether to walk further or stop for a drink. The gallery and caf\u00e9 have separate service schedules, so do not assume a late caf\u00e9 visit includes gallery access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A short harbour walk is the no-ticket part of the plan. Allow for weather, busy stretches and each person\u2019s mobility needs. Redland is a separate outing, not a restaurant stop you should casually bolt onto a harbour stroll when you are already hungry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shag.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cocktails-in-town-4.jpg\" alt=\"Flirt in Bristol\" class=\"wp-image-144\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stokes Croft: an inexpensive meal at Caf\u00e9 Kino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafekino.coop\/home\">Caf\u00e9 Kino<\/a>, a vegan workers\u2019 co-operative at 108 Stokes Croft, offers a straightforward sit-down alternative to a formal dinner. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafekino.coop\/menu\">published menu<\/a> lists a vegan BLT at \u00a38, or \u00a316 for two before drinks and extras. A fresh ciabatta sandwich is \u00a37, making two \u00a314.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The caf\u00e9 publishes 9am\u20139pm daily opening, with holiday changes announced separately. Lunch starts at noon. It warns that food can take 20\u201330 minutes at busy times, so leave a little breathing room instead of booking another activity immediately afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything on the food menu is vegan, but that does not mean allergen-free: discuss allergies with staff before ordering. For a short first meeting, a drink or a sandwich is enough. Check the events programme if you want to add something in the basement; an event ticket is a separate choice, not included in your food bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Redland: make time for Little Hollows pasta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlehollowspasta.co.uk\/\">Little Hollows Pasta<\/a> is at 26 Chandos Road, Redland. Handmade pasta and seasonal dishes make this a good choice when both of you want to sit down for a proper meal rather than keep moving between venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlehollowspasta.co.uk\/menus\">sample set lunch menu<\/a> is available Tuesday\u2013Friday: two courses for \u00a327 or three for \u00a329 per person. That is \u00a354 or \u00a358 for two before drinks, extras and any applicable service charge. Do not budget a Saturday dinner around the weekday lunch price; its \u00e0 la carte menu is offered Tuesday\u2013Saturday for lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Menus and prices can change. The restaurant specifically says it does not provide gluten-free pasta, although it offers a selection of small plates for guests requiring a gluten-free meal. Let the team know about dietary needs when booking rather than assuming any pasta dish can be adapted.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"596\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shag.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Enjoy-the-art.jpg\" alt=\"Meet women in Bristol\" class=\"wp-image-145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shag.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Enjoy-the-art.jpg 596w, https:\/\/cdn.shag.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Enjoy-the-art-266x300.jpg 266w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A separate evening invitation: The Milk Thistle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milkthistlebristol.com\/\">The Milk Thistle<\/a>, in Quay Head House on Colston Avenue, is a cocktail-bar option when you both want drinks in a more distinctive setting. It occupies several floors, so ask about access and where your table will be if stairs are an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its official hours are Tuesday\u2013Thursday 6pm\u20131am and Friday\u2013Saturday 5pm\u20132am, closed Sunday and Monday. Reserve a table and check the current drinks menu directly. Old search results still surface a 2021 cocktail menu; those prices should not be used to calculate tonight\u2019s bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cocktail bar is not compulsory just because it is evening. If one of you does not drink, choose the caf\u00e9 plan or agree a suitable alcohol-free option before reserving. Treat a second venue as an invitation, and make it easy for either person to finish after the first stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A first date can stay a first date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A good plan tells you where to meet and how much time and money to set aside. It cannot prevent rejection or guarantee chemistry. Eye contact is not consent, and someone enjoying a conversation does not owe you another meeting. Ask, listen and accept the answer without pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/shag.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-get-your-first-date-with-shag\/\">first-date guide<\/a> covers moving from chat to an actual meeting. For a clearer conversation about expectations, read about <a href=\"https:\/\/shag.co.uk\/blog\/casual-dating\/\">casual dating<\/a> before you make the booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Official venue pages and linked menus checked on 3 October 2026. Food examples exclude drinks and extras. Confirm prices, access, service charges and booking availability directly.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tmnf_excerpt clearfix\"><p>Bristol is in southwest England, and a date here does not have to be a tour of every hill and landmark. 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