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The Star and Dove

75-78 St Luke's Road | Totterdown, Bristol BS3 4RY, England
0117 9332892
Ranked #8 of 598 restaurants in Bristol
4.5 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
Hours:
Mon 12:00 - 17:00
Tue - Sun 12:00 - 15:00
18:00 - 22:00
Cuisines: British
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Bristol
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Having been going to the Star and Dove for years it is now in the best shape it's been in for a long time. If you want a pint and home made scotch egg the bar is the place for you, if you want a brilliant dining experience that is totally unexpected the restaurant delivers. The waitress' were excellent and... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The Star & Dove does the most amazing Sunday lunch - no question! The restaurant upstairs is also delicious with unusual dishes and real attention to detail with fantastic presentation. A real gem by Victoria Park - make sure you book for a Sunday though! More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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I really like the pub downstairs and their great selection of beers, ciders and great home-made bar snacks; so I wanted to like the restaurant that I have heard so much about. We went here a few months ago for a friend’s birthday, the evening started well as we had a few beers in the bar before going upstairs. When... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This is a gem that deserves to suceed. It is in Totterdown which is a bit off the main location for fine-dining. It can easily compete with Raymond Blancs Brasserie for lunch-time quality and value. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

I attended a few weeks ago and enjoyed a lunchtime meal in the bar, which was beautifully home made and very good which then encouraged us to attend for my mothers birthday evening. A table was booked for 7 to which they accomodated us due to being busy and we had a very good table in the restaurant. The restaurant... More

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Bristol
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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I went to the restaurant upstairs on a Friday with my boyfriend. The atmosphere in the restaurant is wonderful. Soft, 1930's music, spacious enough for your table to feel private and lovely soft lighting. The menu at 25 pounds for three courses was more reasonable than I had expected which was a good start and the waitress was very attentive... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
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i've been meaning to go here for ages, and finally got it sorted for this sunday just gone. the pub itself is funky, and the sunday lunch menu looked very promising and reasonably priced. the starter/ amuse bouche was tasty and came out reasonably quickly. it then took a further 40 minutes for the main to be delivered, and another... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
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I came here for Sunday lunch with three friends. It was fantastic. Not your typical carvery much to the delight of my husband - and while the choice was limited to pork belly or beef or fish with a veg option too we were all delighted with our choices. Perfectly cooked, not massive portions but enough to stuff the guys.... More

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Bristol, UK
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

We had a wonderful meal; amazing flavours and a visual tour de force. The staff were friendly, the explanations full and engaging and the tastes fantastic. There are generous pauses between courses, but this isn't surprising when you receive the next, beautiful and delicately arranged plate. And although the portions look small, the flavours are so intense and well paced... More

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Dublin
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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Went here whilst in Bristol for the weekend, on the basis of good online reviews. We were not disappointed. Arrived a little bit early and sat in the pub downstairs- a very curious mix of locals with babies, couples and heavy metal music. We were taken upstairs at 7pm (were the only ones in the restaurant until about 8pm but... More

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