
Mud Dock Café
“Cafe/bar in a former warehouse and terrace with river views serving tapas, meze and grill dishes.”
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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.
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Menu & Prices
44 dishes · mains £5–20- Fish And Chips With Minty Peas And Tartare Sauce£18.50
- Beef Chuck, Cheddar, Onion Marmalade, Mayo£18.00
- Falafel With Avocado, Yoghurt Dressing, Harissa Mayo£16.00
- Marinated Grilled Chicken With Romesco£17.50
- Beef Chuck,£18.00
- Falafel With Avocado£16.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wedding venue, harbour-view deck, loaded focaccia and vegan and gluten-free options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wedding venue, harbour-view deck, loaded focaccia and vegan and gluten-free options.
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!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast and brunch draw the most reviewers, who name the avocado toast, shakshuka and pancakes, with the pancakes noted as naturally gluten free. Close behind are the wedding days, where couples describe vegan sharing plates, food that handled allergies well, and a team that ran everything smoothly from planning to the evening. Reviewers also mention the loaded focaccia and the deck with its water view on a sunny day, along with friendly, attentive staff and a bike theme with bicycle parts used as tables. The main caveat comes from one reviewer who found the chicken shawarma a bit dry and salty, though the hot salmon focaccia went down well. Another notes that a balcony table for breakfast is unlikely without a booking, and a returning diner suggests booking for large parties and weekends. Dogs are described as welcome. One wedding couple recall the staff staying gracious when quite a few glasses were smashed.
Location
Cafes near Mud Dock Café
- Society Café4.51,2020.1 mi
espresso, filter coffee, flat white
- Brunel’s Buttery4.38580.3 mi
bacon and egg roll, bacon sandwich, tea and coffee
- Be Natural Kitchen4.71220.4 miVegetarian optionsVegan options
poached eggs on toast, gluten free toasties, broccoli and cheese frittata
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Dock Café | 4.42,059 | — | wedding venue, harbour-view deck, loaded focaccia |
| Society Café | 4.51,202 | 0.1 mi | espresso, filter coffee, flat white |
| Brunel’s Buttery | 4.3858 | 0.3 mi | bacon and egg roll, bacon sandwich, tea and coffee |
| Be Natural KitchenVegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7122 | 0.4 mi | poached eggs on toast, gluten free toasties, broccoli and cheese frittata |
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