riverstation has its roots in the mid-1970’s when John Payne & Shirley Anne Bell opened Bell’s Diner – with early use of fresh locally sourced and grown produce (some grown on our own allotments in the summer of ’76) and a dedication to quality food and wine in a comfortable setting.
Peter Taylor joined the partnership in the mid 1980’s bringing the essential skills of an expert flavoursmith and keen interest in and knowledge of wine.
By the mid-1990’s the partnership was looking for a new site which would be more central & offer the opportunity to create the larger, more contemporary & exciting dining space that Bristol needed.. The 1950’s built River Police Station offered a dockside location with an exciting opportunity for a spacious, light & ambitious 2-storey bar & restaurant.
riverstation opened in December 1997.
st valentine's day
We have a beautiful menu available this St Valentine's Day evening, at just £35 for 3 courses and £30 for 2 courses.
meetings at riverstation
riverstation's private dining room is the ideal space to hold meetings and interviews, or to host business lunches and dinners.
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national award winner
We are very happy to announce that riverstation's Michele Jetzer picked up the award for Best Wedding Co-ordinator (Venue) at the National Wedding Industry Awards in London on Wednesday.