Mud Dock Café
Quick info
About Mud Dock Café
Mud Dock Café is a cafe and bar on The Grove in Bristol, set above a bike shop with bicycle parts used as tables and hung from the ceiling. The room looks over the river, and an outdoor deck adds seating alongside the indoor tables. Tapas, meze and grill dishes make up the menu, alongside loaded focaccia and avocado toast, with the full menu changing frequently and staying small. Vegan and vegetarian options run through the offering, and the regular pancakes are naturally gluten free. The cafe takes walk-ins, though a table on the deck or for larger groups is worth booking ahead, particularly at weekends. Dogs are welcome inside.
Good to know
“Cafe/bar in a former warehouse and terrace with river views serving tapas, meze and grill dishes.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wedding planning and setup, avocado toast and shakshuka, deck with harbour view and gluten free pancakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wedding planning and setup, avocado toast and shakshuka, deck with harbour view and gluten free pancakes.
Customer Review Summary
Weddings held on the terrace draw the most detailed praise, with reviewers describing planning support, smooth-running days, and sharing plates that fed everyone with room to spare, including a vegan sharing menu at one event. Close behind is the breakfast and brunch experience on the deck overlooking the water, where reviewers repeatedly call out the avocado toast, shakshuka, and hot salmon focaccia, along with naturally gluten free pancakes and vegan options. Staff are consistently described as attentive and friendly, whether pouring drinks quickly at a wedding or serving a Sunday breakfast. One visitor found the chicken shawarma dry and salty, though most other food mentions are positive. Several reviewers note booking ahead for larger groups or weekend visits, and one couple mentions staff being gracious after guests smashed a number of glasses during their reception.
Customer Review Summary
Weddings held on the terrace draw the most detailed praise, with reviewers describing planning support, smooth-running days, and sharing plates that fed everyone with room to spare, including a vegan sharing menu at one event. Close behind is the breakfast and brunch experience on the deck overlooking the water, where reviewers repeatedly call out the avocado toast, shakshuka, and hot salmon focaccia, along with naturally gluten free pancakes and vegan options. Staff are consistently described as attentive and friendly, whether pouring drinks quickly at a wedding or serving a Sunday breakfast. One visitor found the chicken shawarma dry and salty, though most other food mentions are positive. Several reviewers note booking ahead for larger groups or weekend visits, and one couple mentions staff being gracious after guests smashed a number of glasses during their reception.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“A gorgeous cafe with loads of space, indoor & out. It made a perfect birthday breakfast! We had the avocado toast & shakshuka. Both delicious and great portions. Would recommend!”
- Google user
“Stopped here with the family for a pre-show breakfast. We were lucky and managed to snag an indoor table for 3, but no change of getting a spot on the balcony for breakfast without a booking. Staff were lovely, friendly and attentive. Food and coffee were equally good. Would recommend.”
- Google user
“Just the BEST breakfast on a Sunday morning! Service was friendly. Food was hot and tasty. Thanks!!”
- Google user
“Went back after a 23 year gap and so glad we did, food was just how we remembered it, the menu is small but changes frequently and the quality is very good. The staff are very attentive, smiling and nothing was too much trouble, just doing their job some might say, but I say when you notice that it means they have been very good. Booking recommended if a large party like us and weekends. Dogs were welcome.”
- Google user
“We recommend this place - especially if it’s a sunny or nice day. The deck is great with a view of the water, the service is fast and kind, and the food is excellent. They had gluten free options - their regular pancakes are naturally gluten free!”
Location
Cafes near Mud Dock Café
- Be Natural Kitchen4.71220.4 miVegetarian optionsVegan options
poached eggs on toast, gluten free toasties, broccoli and cheese frittata
- Mrs. Potts Chocolate House4.51,2120.5 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
hot chocolate, matilda cake, chocolate drizzle options
- The Cloakroom Cafe4.31500.5 miOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
converted victorian toilet building, flat white and latte, cakes selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Dock Café | 4.42,059 | — | wedding planning and setup, avocado toast and shakshuka, deck with harbour view |
| Be Natural KitchenVegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7122 | 0.4 mi | poached eggs on toast, gluten free toasties, broccoli and cheese frittata |
| Mrs. Potts Chocolate HouseOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.51,212 | 0.5 mi | hot chocolate, matilda cake, chocolate drizzle options |
| The Cloakroom CafeOutdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.3150 | 0.5 mi | converted victorian toilet building, flat white and latte, cakes selection |
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