Hotel du Vin Bristol Verified listing

Hotel du Vin Bristol

Housed in a strikingly restored sugar warehouse on Narrow Lewins Mead, Hotel du Vin Bristol sits at the historic heart of the city centre. Blending industrial character with boutique comfort, the hotel offers an appealing base for a gourmet city break or leisurely weekend exploring Bristol's vibrant arts scene, harbourside, and independent shops. Hotel du Vin Bristol has built a strong reputation among couples and friends seeking style with substance, with its atmospheric bar, inviting restaurant, and characterful bedrooms.

At a glance

• Hotel: 4 Star
• Accommodation: 40 rooms
• Primary restaurant: Bistro du Vin
• Google guest rating: 4.5/5 from 1,145 reviews

Why we like it

Hotel du Vin Bristol 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

Bistro du Vin

The hotel's on-site Bistro du Vin serves French and British bistro cooking: seasonal produce, classic flavours, à la carte, prix fixe, Taste du Vin and vegan tasting menus. The room is warm, inviting and wine-led rather than formal.

Dinner is served Sunday-Thursday 5pm-9pm and Friday-Saturday 5pm-9.30pm. The bistro is the easiest option for a joined-up hotel stay and is the restaurant to use if you want to keep the evening entirely on site.

Dongnae — alternative off-site option

Dongnae is a refined Korean neighbourhood restaurant in Redland from chefs Kyu Jeon and Duncan Robertson. Traditional Korean barbecue and fermentation are central to the cooking, with à la carte sharing plates and an evening Hanjeongsik banquet menu. It is around 1-1½ miles from Hotel du Vin Bristol; allow roughly 5-10 minutes by taxi depending on traffic. Dongnae opens for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

Sleep

Each bedroom at Hotel du Vin Bristol is individually designed, steeped in exposed brickwork, natural woods, and tactile fabrics that nod to the building’s industrial roots. Rooms are generously proportioned, with thoughtful touches like Egyptian cotton linens and well-stocked minibars, while bathrooms feature deep baths or monsoon showers for indulgent downtime. This boutique approach appeals to urban explorers seeking comfort with character, whether booking a classic double or a more expansive suite.

Retreat

When you’re not lingering over breakfast in the bistro or enjoying a glass of wine in the chic courtyard, the delights of Bristol are just beyond the door. The harbourside, SS Great Britain, and the thriving indie quarter of Stokes Croft are all within a 15-minute stroll. For a dose of fresh air, Clifton’s famous suspension bridge and the green spaces of Brandon Hill and the Downs are a quick drive or taxi away. Bristol Temple Meads station is around a five-minute cab ride (about 1.5 miles), making the hotel convenient for rail arrivals. Secure parking can be arranged in advance for those traveling by car. However you spend your 48 hours, Hotel du Vin Bristol offers an indulgent, well-placed base in one of the South West’s most engaging cities.

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

• Hotel du Vin Bristol is a central converted building; check the current parking arrangements before travelling by car.

Best for

Food-led short breaks · City breaks · Dog-friendly stays · Families

What guests say

Google reviews currently average 4.5/5 from 1,145 reviews. The strongest recurring praise centres on the atmosphere, property character, breakfast, service, dining and location.

Feedback is more mixed around parking and some room feedback. The reviews reinforce the Bristol property's strongest advantage: character and food in a central location, rather than effortless parking or a standardised room product.

Gourmet Getaways view

Hotel du Vin Bristol is a reliable choice for a central Bristol food break, but its real strength is the character of the converted sugar warehouse. The combination of an atmospheric building, Bistro du Vin and easy access to the city makes it a stronger proposition than a conventional city-centre overnight.