The waitress was very nice, seats and musics were great. The 2 for 12 drinks are really bogos for…read morethe same drink not mix and match. They were really good but made light on the alcohol. Both drinks 9/10.

Mill Lane, or the 'Cafe Quarter' as Cardiff seems to slowly be rebranding the area, is full of bars…read moreand restaurants (very few cafes, actually). This is the kind of place that will become packed any day after work when the sun is shining. Each place has tables and chairs on the pavement in a very European-feeling setting with trees and waiters and glasses of rose wine dotted about. Mocka Lounge is one of these places, and, very much in its favour, is one of the few places that remains a happening and well visited place during the entire day and not just coming alive in the evening like many of the others. This is a great place for a sophisticated drink and bite to eat at lunch time and late afternoon, and then stay sitting and watch the nightlife awaken around you as the sun goes down. One of the most attractive and friendly places along Mill Lane, this place is certainly worth checking out. Lovely.

I've had some good times here, but sadly, I think Rococo's Glory Days are behind it now…read more The staff here used to broadcast classic movies like Pulp Fiction from a projector onto its back wall, serving as an unusual and welcomed backdrop to an evening of cocktail-sipping and trash talking. But there's little to distinguish it now from the surrounding city centre bars. Most of the times I've been in here, the men outnumber the women four to one, quite possibly because Rococo offers easy access to the Fantasy Lounge, which is located right next door. The bartenders at Rococo do, however, mix a mean drink, which could make up for the lack of atmosphere. One of my all-time favourites is the "Dirty Little Rococo" which is a cocktail of crushed berries and vodka served in a tall glass. Dangerous and delicious - exactly what I want in a cocktail.

Rococo is an independently owned cocktail bar that is awash in 70's decor. With all the colours…read moreunder the rainbow slapped on the wall you wouldn't be shouted at for checking what exactly has been put in your drink. The drinks are fairly expensive in here but you do get better quality liquors etc being used so that's fair enough. Your pretty much going to find young professionals and office types in here, probably not great for the atmosphere then. It's all a bit too poser-y in here as the peacocks strut around with their feathers up looking for a female partner. Unfortunately, because a s a venue it looks lovely and is great it's independently owned, just a shame about the crowd.

Seriously cool. Like seriously. It's hidden in the middle of…read morethe Bristol Harbour Hotel, and I would have had no clue it was there if I wasn't staying. All I'm saying is I'm glad I did. What a find! I was literally the only one in there (on a Monday) which was a shame as I imagine when the word gets out about this place, the cocktail crowd will flock here of a weekend. Some great sounding cocktails on the menu, along with plenty of classics. I went for the brass money, which was a deliciously delicate and smooth combo of Monkey Shoulder, PX sherry, aperol and grapefruit bitters, perfectly blended for one of the most moreish cocktails I've had in a while. Prices are dece too - talking £9 a pop for the specialities and £7-8 for the classics. Well worth a visit and a cracking addition to the growing Bristol cocktail scene

What a lovely old style cute and cosy pub in the gorgeous setting of Nunney. The decor is lovely,…read morecosey and the warming fire was very welcoming. The staff were also friendly. I ordered a pie and chips. The food was good but I was a little bit disappointed in the pie.

Good meal and ambiance. The service staff was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.read more

Although it looks very much it from the outside this is not a pub but in fact a wine bar. The main…read moredifference is they have a slightly larger wine list and a wine cellar downstairs. Probably a few less students and old men as well. It's got a prime Clifton village location, and many a time has there been when I've trudged past to go to work and jealously looked in on the drinkers. It's a treat when I do get to go. Just the right side of sophisticated, without being a bit too ridiculous and Cliftonish. I prefer it in the basement, where you're not on display to people like me walking past (if you're a bit of a poser this would probably be the place to do it). Down here you can drain a bottle of wine without being too aware of the time (and thus not feel quite so guilty about how long you've stayed there). It's certainly not bad up the top though and you'll be sure to have an enjoyable evening at The Quadrant whether you're upstairs or down.

On the corner of the main drag of Clifton Village, the quadrant is a small wine bar. I quite like…read morethe feel of the place, as it never seems to be too crowded, the atmosphere is just the right tone of upmarket drinking establishment, and the wine cellar beneath the top bar is a cosy place to get to the bottom of a few bottles of wine. Though that might set you back a bit, they do wines (and champagne) by the glass, ranging from £3.50 upwards. They've got a variety of bar snacks, including pizzas, which are good value at £5.50, but I would advise the Nachos, which are surprisingly filling and really good quality. Although the service was a bit slow (our order was misplaced), it was well worth it in the end. The aforementioned cosyness takes on another level in the evenings, upstairs as well, so I reckon the best time to give it a try would be an after work drink on a weekday evening, when you won't run the risk of it being too busy, but you'll get to see the evening atmosphere. The regular wine tasting evenings also provide good value, from £10 a head (sometimes including food), so give it a go for some new found drinking knowledge.

For my birthday I was given the gift that kept on giving - a bottle of Lola perfume that came with…read morea free 'Lola inspired' cocktail at Harvey Nichols' Second Floor Bar. I don't know whether it was because I was expecting to drink alongside the hoi polloi of Bristol, or because the bar brandishes the Harvey Nicks name, but I was overwhelmed by how un-special it felt. It's got all the right ingredients - sexy low lighting, a fully stocked and extensive bar and happy, helpful staff. But something about the place felt really ordinary. Maybe it was the cheesy Radio 1-like soundtrack playing in the background? Or how uncomfortably empty the already tiny bar was? Or maybe it's just because I was expecting too much of a small cocktail bar? Despite the somewhat stilted the surroundings were it was definitely the drinks that stole the show. My Lola cocktail was as seductive as the perfume itself: sweet and full bodied and yummy as anything. But if you're looking for a more butch beverage I'd recommend the Brunel Mojito - although there's plenty to choose from. At £9 - £10 a cocktail I'd think twice about going back again, but I won't forget how much I enjoyed my drinks any time soon.

The staff and maître D try very hard here to elevate the Mint Room. Almost too hard…read more Drinks and food are good but you pay Clifton prices.

From the owner: The Mint Room is a high-end Indian restaurant in Clifton, Bristol…read more It has a full cocktail bar and the Jacquart Champagne lounge where a good selection of light bites and snacks are available...

A long term feature on a stretch of shops that's a bit of graveyard of failed attempts, this is a…read moregem of a café where you can easily spend too much time and money. Wood floors, smart wooden furniture, sharp service. Somebody has made the effort with this place, and it has paid off. You don't feel like you're being ripped off with the pricey food and drink, just that you're paying a premium for getting to sit around in a good café. This is all done without making it feel posh or exclusive. If money is tight there's wifi available, so you can just hide behind a coffee for an hour or so and distract yourself from the menu by checking your email. The menu's comprehensive and has been different every time I have visited though, so this might be a bit of a challenge. This is one of the ways that you might end up spending more here than you'd planned. If this isn't too much of a worry for you, then pay Deco Lounge a visit.

Of all the lounges in all the land, Deco beats them all. I remember when this place had that smoky…read morewine bar feel, but clearly the smoking ban has put paid to that. It's the kind of adaptable place that's just as much at home to an elderly gent having a mid afternoon pint (no longer having a puff on a cigarette though) as it is to a bunch of students/young professionals coming for a few cocktails and catch ups - which by the way, are well worth trying at less than £6 a go. The food is fairly priced too, with a good selection of tapas. The best thing is the breakfasts: if you go before 12pm it's £5.50 for a coffee and lounge breakfast which will really set you up well for the day. If you miss that though, not to worry, they serve breakfast it all day, definitely earning it a few more plus points. Should you want a quiet little hide out, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Whiteladies road, the table at the top end to the right of the bar is nicely tucked away, it's always my seat of choice. The free Wifi, excellently stocked bar, and good food makes it dangerously easy to waste away far too many hours in here.

Situated in Mill Lane's 'Café Quarter', La Brasserie has long been a fashionable favourite amongst…read moreCardiff's café bar hang-outs. Inside, la Brasserie is kind of cosy but smart, with dark wooden furniture and jugs hanging from the beamed ceiling, and the menu offers European dishes with an emphasis on game and meat dishes. La Brasserie has a separate area outside called The Terrace, which is what this review is about. The Terrace is one of the many popular al fresco seating areas in this Mill Lane area of town, all of which get heaving with sun-seekers in the summer. It has a decent range of different wines, and its own separate menu with lunch from £7.95, including things like Caesar salad, grilled meat, and lighter bites - all tailored towards offering the type of food you want to eat when it's sunny. I've only eaten out at The Terrace (not inside La Brasserie), and the food there was pretty good, as was the wine - I'd recommend it for a lazy summer afternoon.

La Brasserie is one of the many restaurants in Cardiff that is mediocre at best, which is a shame…read morebecause I heard it used to be one of the best in the city. I came here for a works lunch, and it being the height of summer, we decided to bake outside at The Terrace. The best thing this place has going for its prime location for people watching. Admittedly, there aren't very many areas of Cardiff that beat Mill Lane for it. The food was sadly forgettable. I guess my hopes were set a bit high, but aren't everyone's? I, like Amanda, had barely finished my starter when the server came swooping around the corner with my main. The cuisine may be better in the main area of the restaurant, but to be honest, I'm not really in a hurry to find out.

Delicious food with good vegetarian and vegan options (the vegan caramel and chocolate torte for…read moredessert was amazing). Slow service, but thankfully we weren't in any hurry. A solid wine list. I will definitely go back.

I loved this place! Delicious wine! Wonderful service! Delicious bread. Loved the tomato soup! I…read moregot the pasta with chicken instead of mussels. They were very accommodating :) highly recommend