We make no secret of the fact that The Granary is one of our favourite spots in the city, so we’re thrilled to highlight their new lunch menu - it is arguably the best value dining you’ll find this month.

Resolutions don’t have to mean restraint. Starting January 13th, The Granary is launching a new weekday prix fixe lunch (available Tuesday to Friday) designed to be a proper winter warmer - leaning into bright flavours, fresh herbs, and good olive oil - a welcome antidote to post-holiday austerity.

Created by Head Chef Matt Nicholson, the menu champions local produce with Mediterranean and Persian influences. You can expect dishes like Mercimek Çorbası - a gently spiced red lentil and tomato soup finished with Turkish brown butter - and Lahmacun, a stone-baked flatbread topped with salt-marsh lamb, pomegranate, and sumac-infused onions. For dessert, there is Sütlaç, a slow-cooked cardamom rice pudding baked until golden.

It is exceptional value for a lunch on the harbourside: two courses for £10, or three for £15. You can even grab a glass of fizz for £6 if you're celebrating making it through the first half of January.

A Little Extra: Outside of this deal, if you sign up for ‘Granary Rewards’, you can also secure 25% off your bill throughout January.

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Masala Spice Opening: A brand-new Indian restaurant, Masala Spice, opened its doors on January 5th in Eastville. Located on Fishponds Road in the former home of Naan Stop, they are serving a mix of traditional Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine, such as their "chilli chicken starter" described as ‘crispy tender chicken tossed in a bold chilli sauce with garlic and peppers’. To celebrate the launch, they are offering 50% off food (excluding sharing platters and drinks) for the first two weeks of opening. They are open seven days a week from 5-11pm.

Frankie’s Fried Chicken & Waffles New Location: Frankie’s has announced its new home at Bruhaha on Wells Road. Opening dates for the start of 2026 are now live, including stints from January 29th–February 8th, February 26th–March 8th, and March 26th–March 29th. They will be open Thursdays and Fridays (4–9:30pm) and Saturdays (12–3pm for lunch, 4–9:30pm for dinner).

Pasta Ripiena Review: @bosfinesse has dubbed this his "favourite restaurant in Bristol". Known for fresh, handmade stuffed pasta that changes with the seasons, it’s described as a small, relaxed, and "consistently brilliant" spot on St Stephen’s Street.

Sonny Stores Review: In a recent video, MasterChef winner Brin Pirathapan visited and endorsed the South Bristol favourite, helping to crown Bristol’s food scene as the best in the country. The restaurant, located on Raleigh Rd, is a staple for anyone after high-quality Italian-inspired dining south of the river.

Redland’s Chandos Road Spotlight: The Sunday Times recently named Bristol one of the 11 "coolest UK postcodes" to move to in 2026, pointing to Chandos Road in Redland as the city's foodie epicentre. The national nod highlights local heavyweights like Wilsons, Little Hollows, and Dongnae. It also gave a warm welcome to "new on the block" One Fish Street, which brought its celebrated oyster and seafood bar from St Ives to the old florist’s site.

Pasta Ripiena Veganuary Tasting Menu (Jan 19th): For the first time, this pasta specialist is hosting an all-vegan evening. The £50 menu includes cauliflower arancini with black garlic, artichoke tortellini in celeriac brodo, and a chocolate torte with kumquats. Staggered tables start from 5pm.

Craft & Pizza Night (Jan 20th): Head to Grounded Bedminster for an evening of wine glass painting. For £40, you get a workshop with all materials, any pizza from their menu, and a drink.

Burns Night at The Milk Thistle (Jan 23rd): An immersive evening of Scottish tradition featuring a three-course supper and four paired drams of Highland Park single malt whisky. Tickets are £80 and the night starts at 7pm.

Burns Night at Carmen Street Wine Bar (Jan 25th): Celebrate Scotland’s national poet with a Scottish-inspired menu and whisky/wine pairings for £60. Booking is essential for a 6:30pm arrival.

Side Dish Pop-up Series (Jan 26th – Feb 5th): This new annual series pairs high-end food with secret stand-up comedy. Participating venues include Pieminister, BANK, KASK, The Square Club, Renato’s, and The Bristol Loaf. At least £5 from every ticket goes to SWEDA, a local mental health charity supporting those affected by eating disorders.

Wine Tasting & Food Pairing at One Fish Street (Jan 27th): Join Nick from Halo Wines for five snacks and small plates, each perfectly paired with sustainable wines. Tickets are £65 for a 7pm start.

Winter Tasting Evening by Burra & Corks (Jan 30th): Former Michelin-star chef Toru Yanada will serve a Japanese-Antipodean fusion menu at Burra in Redland. Corks of Bristol will be providing wine pairings for each course.

Ham, Egg & Chips Night at The Kensington Arms (Jan 30th): Due to high demand, a new date has been added for this Josh Eggleton celebration. The £45 menu features pigeon ham with poached egg and cider-glazed wet ham with polenta chips.

Yoga Supper Club at Sonny Stores (Feb 8th): A £55 ticket includes a gentle yoga flow and a three-course meal prepared by the Sonny Stores team, plus a welcome drink.

Sunday Roast Supper Club (Feb 15th): Sosij is teaming up with chef Peter Beddow for a live-fire roast feast at Manor Farm, Upton Cheyney. All meat will be cooked over open flames from 12–4pm.

Little Bagel Co. was started in July 2022 with the intention of bringing New York bagel culture to Bristol. Every bagel is hand-rolled, 18-hour fermented, malt-boiled, and freshly baked every day.

Located at 80 Queens Road on the Triangle, their mission is to provide quick, delicious, and high-quality food at reasonable prices. Inspired by US deli culture, they believe that quality shouldn't be exclusive to sit-down meals; even if you only have five minutes, you deserve an incredible bite. They use local ingredients to put a fresh spin on New York classics like Salmon Lox, Reubens, and BECs (Bacon, Egg, and Cheese), making everything from their sauerkraut to their cookies in-house. They even caught the attention of Marco Pierre White, who called them “the best bagel in the UK” in August 2025.

Find out more: @littlebagelcouk Instagram | Check out the Menu

The Real Greek Wellness Ritual: Throughout January, The Real Greek in Cabot Circus is serving a ceremonial shot of high-phenolic Greek extra virgin olive oil to diners on arrival, a Mediterranean wellness tradition they believe will be a major trend for 2026.

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