Portishead guidebook
Food scene
Great food in a beautiful setting by the sea and Portishead Marina. Fun for everyone to see the boats and watch them sail out to sea
"Aqua, the home of modern Italian cuisine where our menus are thoughtfully tailored to meet our guests’ tastes and expectations. Our aim is to ensure that you have a memorable experience, with impeccable service and great food.
Aqua has open kitchens in all of its restaurants to create that sense of theatre. All of our food is fresh and freshly prepared to create those wonderful Italian flavours day-in day-out. We like to use the best of produce so that our guests can experience the best of creations. We source all of our cured meats and Italian produce from Italy and use our local suppliers for all of our butchery, fish and veg requirements.
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Aqua Italia
153 Whiteladies Rd"Aqua, the home of modern Italian cuisine where our menus are thoughtfully tailored to meet our guests’ tastes and expectations. Our aim is to ensure that you have a memorable experience, with impeccable service and great food.
Aqua has open kitchens in all of its restaurants to create that sense of theatre. All of our food is fresh and freshly prepared to create those wonderful Italian flavours day-in day-out. We like to use the best of produce so that our guests can experience the best of creations. We source all of our cured meats and Italian produce from Italy and use our local suppliers for all of our butchery, fish and veg requirements.
Our passion for food stems from our heritage and homeland Sorrento, Italy. This small town along the costal line of the Amalfi is notoriously known for its mouth-watering dishes. After living and working in Sorrento for many years we are proud to share our experiences and infuse our dishes with southern Italian undertones.
Our philosophy is simple, we believe that food only tastes great when it is locally sourced, fresh, delivered daily and made by people who know how to cook. We would expect nothing less if we went to a restaurant to eat. That is why we practice this every day at La Marina as we want our customers to relish every bite.
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La Marina
LocksideOur passion for food stems from our heritage and homeland Sorrento, Italy. This small town along the costal line of the Amalfi is notoriously known for its mouth-watering dishes. After living and working in Sorrento for many years we are proud to share our experiences and infuse our dishes with southern Italian undertones.
Our philosophy is simple, we believe that food only tastes great when it is locally sourced, fresh, delivered daily and made by people who know how to cook. We would expect nothing less if we went to a restaurant to eat. That is why we practice this every day at La Marina as we want our customers to relish every bite.
Hall and Woodhouse Portishead
59 Newfoundland WayTreat yourself to a homemade cake or treat as you walk along the sea wall from the lake grounds
Café Lido
Esplanade RoadTreat yourself to a homemade cake or treat as you walk along the sea wall from the lake grounds
Impero Lounge is right on the High Street in the heart of Portishead. We’re on a corner with huge floor to ceiling windows (that open right up) wrapped around two sides, flooding the interiors with light. There’s a lovely terrace out the front too, perfect for watching the world go by. We’ve a fantastic range of food and drinks (including full kids, gluten free and vegan menus) served in this relaxed, welcoming, space. Look out for our mural celebrating Portishead’s old power station and lighthouse. Which is apt, as we’re a bit of a powerhouse and a shining beacon for the hungry and thirsty people of Portishead. Sorry.
What is it that people love best about Lounging? Is it the food? The cocktails? Our lovely staff? Or the photo of the old boy on an airbed in his pants? Let’s see, shall we?
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Impero Lounge
60 High StImpero Lounge is right on the High Street in the heart of Portishead. We’re on a corner with huge floor to ceiling windows (that open right up) wrapped around two sides, flooding the interiors with light. There’s a lovely terrace out the front too, perfect for watching the world go by. We’ve a fantastic range of food and drinks (including full kids, gluten free and vegan menus) served in this relaxed, welcoming, space. Look out for our mural celebrating Portishead’s old power station and lighthouse. Which is apt, as we’re a bit of a powerhouse and a shining beacon for the hungry and thirsty people of Portishead. Sorry.
What is it that people love best about Lounging? Is it the food? The cocktails? Our lovely staff? Or the photo of the old boy on an airbed in his pants? Let’s see, shall we?
Bottelino's Italian Restaurant in Portishead the '2012 Independent Italian Restaurant Chain of the Year', where our excellence has been nationally recognised.
On the Marina in Portishead and only a 10 minute walk from the town centre, Bottelino's Portishead offers over 150 seats with a breathtaking panoramic view of the quay and outside marina seating. With an extensive traditional Italian menu this is the stylish place to eat on the quay.
Bottelino's
Harbour RoadBottelino's Italian Restaurant in Portishead the '2012 Independent Italian Restaurant Chain of the Year', where our excellence has been nationally recognised.
On the Marina in Portishead and only a 10 minute walk from the town centre, Bottelino's Portishead offers over 150 seats with a breathtaking panoramic view of the quay and outside marina seating. With an extensive traditional Italian menu this is the stylish place to eat on the quay.
Local businessman and wine enthusiast Mike Yeatman and his wife Chris opened a new tapas restaurant in Portishead in October 2013.
The opening of Venga was the culmination of months of hard work transforming the former cafe at 24 the High Street.
The opening of Venga was the realisation of a dream that Mike and Chris had been considering for a number of years.
The idea was first conceived during the couple’s travels they have drawn on many influences for the menu; from Barcelona, Madrid and Granada. Both share a passion for Mediterranean food and regularly prepare tapas and cater for large groups for Wine Friends a local outdoor activity company. The couple’s meeting and marriage has extended their passion for both food and wine. They are united in a desire to eat well, eat varied and travel hydrated by the local wines wherever they can.
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Venga Restaurant & Tapas Bar
24 High StLocal businessman and wine enthusiast Mike Yeatman and his wife Chris opened a new tapas restaurant in Portishead in October 2013.
The opening of Venga was the culmination of months of hard work transforming the former cafe at 24 the High Street.
The opening of Venga was the realisation of a dream that Mike and Chris had been considering for a number of years.
The idea was first conceived during the couple’s travels they have drawn on many influences for the menu; from Barcelona, Madrid and Granada. Both share a passion for Mediterranean food and regularly prepare tapas and cater for large groups for Wine Friends a local outdoor activity company. The couple’s meeting and marriage has extended their passion for both food and wine. They are united in a desire to eat well, eat varied and travel hydrated by the local wines wherever they can.
Neighborhoods
A Beautiful place to visit even when the many festive days are not hosted here. Set by the English channel you can walk alone the sea wall, play with motorised boats in the lake, treat yourself to fish and chips whilst the children play in the park along side. look out for the many events that are hosted throughout the year. from soap Box Challenge , the Raft Race and other fairground attended activities.
Lake Road
Lake RoadA Beautiful place to visit even when the many festive days are not hosted here. Set by the English channel you can walk alone the sea wall, play with motorised boats in the lake, treat yourself to fish and chips whilst the children play in the park along side. look out for the many events that are hosted throughout the year. from soap Box Challenge , the Raft Race and other fairground attended activities.
Westhill is one of the very first roads to exist in Portishead. dates back to Victorian time and as early as the early 1840's
West Hill
West HillWesthill is one of the very first roads to exist in Portishead. dates back to Victorian time and as early as the early 1840's
Belton Road
Belton RoadHome to the Portishead Yacht and Sailing club
Due to the incline in August for the last few years Portishead has hosted the soapbox challenge that brings people from all around a truly epic day out.
Beach Road West
Beach Road WestDue to the incline in August for the last few years Portishead has hosted the soapbox challenge that brings people from all around a truly epic day out.
Sightseeing
Community run open air swimming pool, fun for all the family.
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Portishead Open Air Pool
Esplanade RoadCommunity run open air swimming pool, fun for all the family.
Take a trip down memory lane, historical sight. Still in use you can not only have a scenic walk, but you will almost certainly get to see both the lighthouse and the ships that pass within metres of the rocks and the land you stand on. an impressive sight.
Battery Point Fort
Esplanade RoadTake a trip down memory lane, historical sight. Still in use you can not only have a scenic walk, but you will almost certainly get to see both the lighthouse and the ships that pass within metres of the rocks and the land you stand on. an impressive sight.
From the time you leave the motorway, you will notice the many arrangements of flowers from the roundabouts, along the verges and even the many flower boxes set out within the town. Setting Portishead
The flower bed by Portisheab Bloom
From the time you leave the motorway, you will notice the many arrangements of flowers from the roundabouts, along the verges and even the many flower boxes set out within the town. Setting Portishead
We are on Sugar Loaf beach in Portishead on the Bristol Channel with direct access to the sea. We offer you a very warm welcome whether you are a cadet, an experienced dinghy racer or a beginner, family or single, young or old.
"There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats".
Portishead Yacht & Sailing Club
Belton RoadWe are on Sugar Loaf beach in Portishead on the Bristol Channel with direct access to the sea. We offer you a very warm welcome whether you are a cadet, an experienced dinghy racer or a beginner, family or single, young or old.
"There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats".
A must see for all visitors. lots to do and see in and around the marina. from shopping, cafes, restaurants and plenty of walks around the boats and marina itself.
Marina
A must see for all visitors. lots to do and see in and around the marina. from shopping, cafes, restaurants and plenty of walks around the boats and marina itself.
Not for all, but for those who wish to try something new or who already have the enthusiasm for shooting. Also hosts quad bikes and go karting
Weston Lodge Shooting Ground
Valley RoadNot for all, but for those who wish to try something new or who already have the enthusiasm for shooting. Also hosts quad bikes and go karting
For the more active visitor everything from paintball, bubble football, Archery, quad bikes, Axe throwing and clay shooting. much to do in just a couple of mile away venues.
Bristol Activity Centre At Portishead
Down RoadFor the more active visitor everything from paintball, bubble football, Archery, quad bikes, Axe throwing and clay shooting. much to do in just a couple of mile away venues.
Compass Sea School
Longman DriveBoat tours, Water sports and even learn to sail.
one of many golf courses within just a few miles of Portishead, for the avid lover of golf.
Clevedon Golf Club
2 Castle Rdone of many golf courses within just a few miles of Portishead, for the avid lover of golf.
Nearest large shopping mall, everything for a true shopping experience. Even hosts an open air Ice Rink in December.
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Cribbs Causeway Centre
Cribbs CausewayNearest large shopping mall, everything for a true shopping experience. Even hosts an open air Ice Rink in December.