Seven Lucky Gods

You'll find yourself down on Wapping Road in Cargo 2, surrounded by Bristol's creative types and warehouse conversions, which sets the tone immediately. Seven Lucky Gods feels like the kind of place where they've actually thought about what they're doing—the open kitchen lets you watch chefs work, there's a real buzz without feeling forced, and the food lands consistently. It's not trying to be precious about it either; order the ramen, get some gyoza on the side, maybe some yakitori if you're feeling it, and watch the evening unfold. For ££ you're getting proper technique and quality ingredients that justify the price.