Bambalan

Colston Avenue, BS1 4XE - Bristol
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·€€ Mediterranean
Menu Bambalan
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3.6/5
5374 recommendations

What makes this place special

Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Has live music
Has rooftop seating
Popular for lunch

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🌳 Outdoor seating 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Accessible restroom 😊 Casual 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Cocktails 77 Atmosphere 75 Brunch 45 Music 27 Summer 24 Table tennis 22 Sun 19 Balcony 13

👍 Recommended by 10 people

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Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 117 922 1880
📍 Address: Colston Avenue, Bristol

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday 12–11 pm
Tuesday 12–11 pm
Wednesday 12–11 pm
Thursday 12–11 pm
Friday 12 pm–12 am
Saturday 12 pm–12 am
Sunday 12–5 pm

Google Reviews

4.0/5
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1,233 Google reviews
Jace Clarko ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Came to bambalan randomly as we were local and hungry. Staff were so vibrant and happy from the moment we walked in. Seated really …
Miss Effah ⭐⭐⭐
It was an interesting experience, good music good ambiance, the bartender fabulous but it was marred by a group of about 7 old white men, all looked early 50’s…..these men were discussing in ear shot how I managed to arrive in the country …
Ben ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visited here on a Saturday for bottomless brunch with a group of friends, it’s a good location with a chilled vibe and seating inside and out, the balcony provides a good view in the sun. …
Shazii Bashii ⭐⭐⭐
Christmas dinner was okay. The sharing starter and dessert were not great in quantity! lol. The mocktails were yum! Over all a okay night!
David Treben ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bambalan is excellent. Visited on Saturday night for cocktails and food. The team were brilliant and service was impeccable. The lady with the short bob, I believe she was the manager, was the most accommodating hospitality professional I've ever been served by. A fantastic credit to your business. Will be back for sure.
Redine Carter
We went to Bamalam for our Christmas party. It was very disappointing. The portions were extremely small. One small slice of focaccia each, a small tapas dish of cauliflower and ham. The staff were in hoodies and were extremely miserable. …

Features & Services

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Has live music
Has rooftop seating
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Has free water refills
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves healthy options
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
High chairs available
Has kids' menu

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