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Soft launch restaurants in Bristol

36 places in Bristol are in their opening weeks right now, when soft launch deals happen. Get the best ones every Monday before they book up.

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Opening now in Bristol

Registered with the council and not yet inspected, so in their first weeks of trading or about to open.

Zeds Dead Good Lasagne

Restaurant in Stokes Croft

Jay's Table

Restaurant in Bristol

Lanka Herb & Spice

Restaurant in Bristol

Hanley's

Bar in City Centre & Harbourside

Dayzeeks

Restaurant in Bristol

Bobby Zeds Dead Good Roasts

Restaurant in Stokes Croft

Ukranian Soul Restaurant

Restaurant in City Centre & Harbourside

Smithon & Son

Restaurant in City Centre & Harbourside

Bru House Coffee Company

Café in Southville & Bedminster

RoCo

Restaurant in Bristol

The Radnor Rooms

Bar in City Centre & Harbourside

Horus Charcoal Grill

Restaurant in Southville & Bedminster

Barida

Restaurant in Bristol

Plant House Bakery

Café in Bristol

MeiMei Restaurant

Restaurant in City Centre & Harbourside

Natural Roof

Restaurant in Bristol

Nania's

Restaurant in Bristol

Lagman

Restaurant in City Centre & Harbourside

Embers

Restaurant in Bristol

Southville Guest House

Hotel in Southville & Bedminster

Yaji Republik

Restaurant in Easton

Kurdish Community

Restaurant in Easton

Vibrational Water

Restaurant in Bristol

NAPALaza

Restaurant in Bristol

Tee's Caribbean Store

Restaurant in Easton

Natures Infusion

Restaurant in Bristol

Tasty Treats

Restaurant in Bristol

Baked by Lola

Restaurant in Bristol

Kota Past

Restaurant in Bristol

Barreos

Restaurant in Bristol

KiwiPop

Restaurant in Bristol

Pasha Lounge

Bar in Gloucester Road

Gulnar Noodles

Restaurant in City Centre & Harbourside

Tealicious Treats

Restaurant in Bristol

Chocoberry

Restaurant in Gloucester Road

Barton Hill Pizza and Curry House

Restaurant in Easton

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Soft launch questions

What is a restaurant soft launch?

A soft launch is a restaurant's trial run before the official opening. The kitchen and staff practise on real diners, and in return many places offer a discount, often 50% off food, or a shorter menu at a lower price.

How do I find soft launches in Bristol?

This page lists places in Bristol that have registered with the council but have not yet had their first food hygiene inspection, which is the window when most soft launches happen. Soft launch deals sell out fast, so the Bristol newsletter sends new ones every Monday.

How do I book a soft launch deal?

Each offer says how to book. Most soft launch tables go through the restaurant's own website or Instagram, often with a limited number of discounted covers per night.