Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin

Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin

Set in the picturesque Clifton area of Bristol, Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin offers a striking city break for those who love spectacular views and smart, relaxed hotel dining. Perched beside the iconic Avon Gorge, with the Clifton Suspension Bridge looming large, this hotel matches its dramatic setting with a mixture of Victorian architecture and contemporary refinement. Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin suits couples, friends, and food-focused travellers drawn to the region’s vibrant culture and leafy parks, as well as anyone seeking a weekend break built around excellent food, great walks, and easy city access.

At a glance

• Hotel: 4 Star
• Primary restaurant: Goram & Vincent
• Google guest rating: 4.1/5 from 2,019 reviews

Why we like it

Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin works especially well for a Gourmet Getaway because the restaurant keeps dinner naturally connected to the overnight stay, while the location makes it easy to combine dinner with a proper city break.

Eat

Goram & Vincent

Goram & Vincent is the hotel's main on-site restaurant, built around coal-fired grills, bespoke clay ovens and British grill cooking. The room is elegant but earthy, with views towards the Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge. Steaks and other grilled dishes are central to the menu, alongside tasting and prix-fixe options.

Dinner is served Sunday-Thursday 5pm-9pm and Friday-Saturday 5pm-9.30pm. The restaurant is on site, so this is the simplest dining choice and the one that best uses the hotel's view.

Noah's — alternative off-site option

Noah's is a relaxed seafood and fish-and-chip restaurant at 1 Brunel Lock Road, Cumberland Basin. It focuses on British fish and shellfish — classic battered cod and haddock alongside grilled seasonal fish, scallops and shellfish plates. It is roughly 1½ miles from the hotel; allow around 5-10 minutes by taxi depending on traffic. This is a deliberately more casual alternative to Goram & Vincent.

Sleep

Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin comprises a blend of individually styled rooms and suites, many facing the gorge or with balconies to maximise the outlook. Rooms are finished in a soothing palette with subtle nods to the building’s Victorian past, blending modern comforts—like rainfall showers, free Wi-Fi, and plush beds—with thoughtful touches for coffee and tea drinkers. Large windows let in plenty of light, and the best rooms make the most of the view, making this an inviting hideaway for couples or solo explorers who value peace with a touch of urban buzz. Parking is on site, and accessibility is considered throughout.

Retreat

A stay here is as much about the setting as the food, with the White Lion Bar’s terrace a favourite for sundowners or a post-dinner drink overlooking the gorge. The leafy expanse of Clifton Downs is right outside for gentle strolls, while bustling Clifton Village—with its independent shops, cafés, and delis—is a mere five minutes on foot. The city centre and Bristol Temple Meads station are 2.5 miles away (around 15 minutes by car), making arrival by train straightforward. Beyond the doorstep, guests can explore the SS Great Britain, walk across Brunel’s bridge, or delve into Bristol’s street art and music-filled nightlife, before retreating back to the calm of gorge-side living.

The Gourmet Getaway

Indicative build-your-own Gourmet Getaway: the live price panel combines our current accommodation-and-breakfast benchmark with the selected restaurant's dining cost for two. It is designed for comparison and is not an official hotel package price. Because room and menu prices can change, use the price panel as the current indicative figure.

If you prefer an official hotel package, check the hotel's direct offers for the dates you are considering; availability and inclusions can change.

Worth knowing

• Avon Gorge is in Clifton and city parking can be limited; check the hotel's current parking arrangements if you are driving.

Best for

Food-led short breaks · City breaks · Countryside weekends

What guests say

Google reviews currently average 4.1/5 from 2,019 reviews. The strongest recurring praise centres on the gorge setting, views, location, atmosphere, rooms and breakfast.

Feedback is more mixed around service, dining, the bar and parking. The clearest reason to choose Avon Gorge is the Clifton setting and outlook; the operational experience receives more mixed feedback.

Gourmet Getaways view

Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin has one major advantage that is hard to replicate elsewhere in Bristol: the setting. The Clifton Suspension Bridge and gorge views give the stay genuine visual drama, so it works particularly well for couples who want a city break that still feels like an occasion.