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Summary
Well known down Brizzle way, this small (16 seats) tapas haunt has an outsized reputation for its authentic approach. Our feedback is limited, but it’s a favourite for one or two of our reporters who award it very high marks. It’s part of a local group, and its siblings include Cargo Cantina and Gambas.
Summary
This popular tapas joint wins consistently sold ratings all round and is “even better now that there is space outside”. It is part of Kieran & Imogen Waite’s local Season + Taste group, with stablemates Bakers & Co in Gloucester Road and Cargo Cantina and Gambas in Wapping Wharf. Their Stokes Croft Mexican, Masa + Mezcal, was a victim of the 2020 lockdown.
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7 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6LD
Restaurant details
Bravas Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Tiny premises on the pedestrianised Cotham Hill, Bravas has a tapas menu of standard items, plus daily changing specials. Each dish was excellent, beautifully presented and tasty. Although individual dishes are relatively inexpensive, the cost does creep up. And we felt a sharing platter of 3 desserts , plus a glass of PX sherry at £11 per person, was not value for money. Service was efficient, marred only by the need to ask again for one of the dishes, which arrived cold. Limited wine list. There is outside seating, somewhat cramped and inside is very noisy. Not a place to visit during University term time!"
Prices
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Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
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Service | 10.00% |
7 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6LD
Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Thursday | 12 ‑12 am |
Friday | 12 ‑12 am |
Saturday | 12 ‑12 am |
Sunday | CLOSED |
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