About us

In April 2022, we became an accredited real Living Wage employer! A commitment to build back our strong foundations, growing from within, supporting our most valued asset, our people.

We know that with better rates of pay comes more employee loyalty, and paying the real Living Wage allows us to demonstrate our investment in, care of and respect for our team. It took a good few late nights between our head office team to get the numbers right, but we’ve done it and we’re bloody proud!


When No.1 Harbourside opened its doors in 2010 we wanted to show the people of Bristol we were not “just another bar”. 

We were and still are, a true independent place for people. Creating good times, celebrating local producers and showcasing top-notch music.

Each year since opening we have been awarded the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s highest rating of three stars for our support of local and ethical suppliers. And our use of sustainable energy resources and our socially responsible commitment to the people around us. You can read all about our sustainable practices here.

We point to all the good things about Bristol and its bio-region.

The arts, local music, craft breweries, boats, bikes, farms and independent businesses of all kinds. 

To learn more about us, we highly recommend a visit. Sip pints in the sun in the summertime, or hunker down in our cosy venue with warm food and drinks in the winter. A friendly welcome always awaits. 

Opening Times

Mon & Tues: 4pm – 11pm

Wednesday & Thursday: 11am – 11pm

Friday: 11am – 1am

Saturday: 10am – 1am

Sunday: 10am – 10pm

Have you visited our sister bars? The Canteen on Stokes Croft offers tasty, affordable vegetarian dishes with free live music five nights a week. The Old Market Assembly brings creative menus, fabulous cocktails and great entertainment on the weekend courtesy of Assembly Nights. All three of our venues have their own identity, yet follow the same ethos of seasonal, local and sustainable.

For more information on how we source our food, our commitment to working towards being a zero-food waste restaurant, and how we look after our team, you can view our policies here:

Sourcing Policy

Waste No Food Policy

Tips Policy

Team Welfare Policy

Healthy Eating Policy

Waste Reduction Policy