Spicer+Cole

You'll find this smart operation tucked into one of Bristol's most elegant Georgian squares, where the kitchen takes a refreshingly unfussy approach to contemporary British cooking. The menu changes with proper seasonal rhythm – think roasted roots in winter, asparagus when it's actually in season, and fish that tastes like it was swimming yesterday. The dining room strikes that tricky balance between polished and welcoming, with service that's attentive without being overbearing. It's the kind of place that works equally well for a midweek dinner when you want something good without the fuss, or a weekend celebration where you're not worried about the bill spiralling out of control.