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Our new Autumn Cocktail Menu is now available ππ»
I will be introducing the new lineup over the next few weeks, please come and try them out!!
This is our SPICY MEZCALITA πΆοΈ
Curated by our lead mixologist Zoe @zoee_illustration
#cocktail #cocktailoftheday #seasonalcocktails #bristol #bristolfoodanddrink
Exciting News β¨
Our new cocktail menu launches tomorrow and it includes totally delicious treats, like the one seen here!!
Introducing the ‘Dragon’s Zen’ - made with @bristoldistillingco vodka, lychee and hibiscus tea!
We think you’ll agree, she’s a stunner!!
#cocktailoftheweek #cocktailbar #cocktails #bristolcocktails #bristoldrinks #bristol #visitbristol
The sun is shining gorgeous people and we are open!!
Come and enjoy a delicious cocktail on our deck - we have mocktails too if you have to go back to work afterwards π
Tapas lunch available until 3 π₯
Pictured πΈ Jasmine Star - @bristoldistillingco Gin 77, Jasmine Tea, Lemon, Peach Liqueur & Bitters.
Wow! What an incredible Bank Holiday at Under the Stars β¨ Thank you ever so much to everyone who came to enjoy some tasty tapas and to our amazing team for being the superstars they are!!
We are now open EVERY DAY from 12pm so please come on down for lunch - we’ll be here!!
#bristolfood #bristolfoodie #visitbristol #bristolharbour #floatingrestaurant
F O U R T E E N Y E A R S!
14 years ago, fresh out of University, we embarked on our biggest adventure yet; to open and run our own restaurant! It has been an incredible journey and we have been blessed to meet the loveliest people (team and customers alike)!
This photo was taken during Covid, definitely the most challenging time for us as a business. I am delighted to say that with the strength and determination of the team then and now, Under the Stars is better than ever and we are unbelievably proud.
Here’s to the next chapter π₯
π· @jonathanbowcott
#bristol #bristolharbour #bristolrestaurant #floatingrestaurant #boatlife #bristolfoodie #bristolfoodanddrink
On Wednesday, Under the Stars will be 14 β¨ To celebrate our birthday we asked our fantastic bartender @zoee_illustration to create a cocktail special and here she is!!
Introducing the Fourteeni πΈ A simple but delicious sour made with a botanical gin, and homemade rich, blueberry syrup finished with a sprig of sage. Available all week so do make sure you come and try it!!
#cocktailspecial #cocktailoftheday #bristol #bristolfoodanddrink #bristolharbour #gincocktails #ginsour #deliciouscocktail
I’ve just sent a few of our gorgeous tote bags off to their new homes π Don’t forget, you can buy any of our tees & totes on our website and on the boat π€
Tote Bags £10
T-shirts £20
All individually screen printed here in Bristol by @bonclothingmerch π€π»
#merchandise #bristolsouvenirs #bristol #lovebristol #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #bristolharbour
Happy Friday Lovelies! π₯
The sun is shining and we’re busy making lots of our delicious Spring cocktails… Come on down!
πΈ Lychee and Rose Spritz made with @theaperitivo.co Sofia Rose Vermouth. Photo by @ashjenkins__ & drink curated by @zoee_illustration πΈ
#bristol #bristolharbour #bristolharbourside #cocktailoftheday
New on our Spring Cocktail Menu, this is Blossom!
This delicious treat is available from today alongside lots of incredible new cocktails! Made with @bristoldistillingco Triple B Vodka, Yuzu, handmade lavender syrup and topped with soda.
Lovingly curated by @zoee_illustration & photographed by @ashjenkins__ π
#cocktailoftheday #lavendercocktail #springspecial #bristol #bristolfoodanddrink #bristolharbour
Great News!! We’re super excited to tell you that we’re extending our opening hours from today!!
We are now open for lunch Wednesday - SundayβοΈ from 12pm.
Reserve your table using the link in our bio or just pop in and we’ll see what’s available!!
#bristol #bristolharbour #bristolfoodanddrink #bristolfoodie #bristolfood #lunchservice
Happy Monday Lovelies!
Thank you for such a great weekend, we know the upcoming Spring/Summer season is going to be fab!!
Last week was a busy one; building new furniture for the deck, having a big sort out in our team space and getting a new mural for the stairway. There’s something else that’s new in this shot, can you spot it?
We are SO looking forward to extending our opening hours and our lunch time offerings so please watch this space for further information!!
Open today as usual from 4pm, see you then!!
#bristol #mondaymotivation #newbeginnings #bristolharbour #floatingrestaurant #interiordesign
As we are fast approaching our busy Spring/Summer period, we are looking to expand our team!
Currently recruiting for:
β Front of House, Part Time (between 15-25 hours). You’d need to be in Bristol for the summer and available to work weekends π₯
β CHEF, Part Time or Full Time position available. Must have a passion for fresh, seasonal produce cooked in a fast paced environment!
β Kitchen Porter, Part Time (15-20 hours)
Apply with a CV to info@underthestarsbar.co.uk with the job title in the subject.
#bristol #bristoljobs #bristolharbour #bristolfoodie #bristolchef #bristolfoodanddrink
We couldn’t let #internationalwomensday pass us by without giving a massive shout out to our totally wonderful General Manager Ruby π€
Ruby runs the restaurant for us with all the passion and devotion any restaurant owner could hope for. Her love of hospitality shines through in everything she does for us and the rest of our incredible team!
Raising a glass to ALL the women who have worked here and are still working here, totally smashing it and making our work family a very special one indeed!!
We LOVE you.
#thankyou #teamgoals #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #womeninhospitality
This delicious ’Madre Mezcal Sour’ is our cocktail special to celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th and Mothers Day on the 10th. It uses our new @madremezcal which we’re obsessed with and will be available all week!
#cocktailoftheweek #bristol #bristolharbour #boatlife #floatingrestaurant #mezcal #mezcalsour
We’re back and what a gorgeous evening we’ve had celebrating the new year with you all π₯
We’ll be returning to normal hours on Tuesday but until then, we’d like to wish everyone the happiest of new years… 2024 we’re coming for you!!
#bristol #bristolharbour #bristolhospitality #happynewyear #2024
π Happy Christmas π
Tonight we close our doors for Christmas and thank you so very much for the loveliest year of memories!
Our gorgeous team have worked so hard, bringing friendly faces and fantastic hospitality to all our customers. We have seen so many familiar faces and lots of new ones too - thank you for coming to dine with us at Under the Stars in 2023 β¨
We look forward to celebrating with you all on NYE, but until then, we hope you have a wonderful Christmas π
#merrybrismas #bristol #bristolharbour #visitbristol
Wow, we have reached our last week of December! What a gorgeous month we have had hosting parties and celebrating with you!! We do have some availability this week, so do get in touch if you’d like to dine with us.
Our Christmas Opening is as follows:
We are open as usual, up to and including the 23rd π²
We will be closed from the 24th - 30th inclusive.
We are open again for NEW YEARS EVE on the 31st π₯
We will be closed for New Years Day on the 1st.
We will reopen to commence 2024 on the 2nd π₯³
Save this post to remember our dates!
#bristol #merrybrismas #christmashours #visitbristol #floatingrestaurant #christmasparty
Hello December!!
Last week we hosted our first few Christmas parties π₯
In anticipation, we went in early to decorate the boat. It’s so peaceful down here during the day and the beautiful swans came over to see what we were up to! π¦’
The parties went really well and we’re looking forward to hosting many more throughout the month! If you haven’t reserved your table, it’s not too late - we still have some availability (especially early week days) so please get in touch β¨
#floatingrestaurant #bristol #merrybrismas #visitbristol #christmasdecks #mondaymotivation #1stdecember
β¨Christmas 2023 β¨
3 courses for £30pp
All the dishes listed, served for the group to share (min 4 people)
Welcome drink of mulled wine or cider included (depending on what we’re brewing on the day)
Please contact us on info@underthestarsbar.co.uk with as many details as you can give (preferred date, time, number of guests and contact details). We will then be in touch to make your booking, trying to match your requirements as best as we can!
Speak soon!! βοΈπ·
#bristol #bristolchristmas #merrybrismas #christmasmenu #visitbristol #bristolfoodanddrink #floatingrestaurant #tapas
From one boat to another, it was lovely to visit our friends at @6oclockgin for a tasting at their new venue The Glass Boat!
Massive thanks to Tristan & Henry for hosting us! Look out for their gin the next time you visit us at Under the Stars π¦
@6oclockgin_glassboat
#bristol #bristolfoodanddrink #bristolgin #bristolgindistillery #shoplocal
It was my birthday on Friday and there’s nowhere I’d rather spend it. A delicious meal served by our incredible team made my day!! Highlights were the ox cheek and the spiced cauliflower. Don’t get me started on the cocktails… Our Apple Pie Punch is out of this world - you have to try it!!
We booked in for early evening service, then headed over to the Hippodrome for Pretty Woman. Lots of people had the same idea as the atmosphere at the boat was great from the start. I know I’m bias but it was truly the perfect evening and I couldn’t wait to share it with you!
#bristol #visitbristol #birthdayinbristol #floatingrestaurant #tapas #comedinewithme #ourfoodstories #cocktails
Happy Hump Day Lovelies!!
Here’s Zoe making something delicious with @theaperitivo.co Sofia!
If you haven’t tried our new Autumn Cocktails yet, get yourself down to the boat after work. We’ll be here from 4pm πΉ
#cocktailoftheday #happyhumpdayyall #wednesdaymotivation #bristolfoodanddrink #bristolharbour
Calling all Bristol chefs!! Could you be the next member of our small kitchen team?
We are currently recruiting for two positions to begin work at the start of November. Training will be provided but some experience is essential. Mostly, we are looking for someone with a passion for cooking great food in a fast paced environment!
If you’d like to apply, please contact Andrew on andrewmeehill@gmail.com with your CV π€ We hope to meet you soon!!!
Friends, please like and share this post to your stories, it will help us to reach more people π
#bristolchef #bristolfood #bristolfoodie #floatingrestaurant #cheflife #chefjobs #bristol
We are excited to be hosting another wedding meal this week π and it reminded me that we haven’t shared a wedding photo for a while!!
This gorgeous shot of @belllaandbeccca by @timea.danci.photographer is one of my favourites!!
Our beautiful boat is available for micro weddings outside of our normal opening hours, please get in touch if you’re looking for something small, intimate and unique π€
#weddingphotography #floatingrestaurant #weddingonaboat #bristolwedding #beautifulbrides
βSpiced Lamb Kofta served with caramelised red onion, mint yogurt, toasted pine nuts and micro coriander grown by @bristolurbanfarms πΏ
Customer photo πΈ by @masticate.the.midlands
Thank you for sharing lovely!!
#lambkofta #tapas #tastytapas #deliciousfood #myfoodstories #bristolfood #bristolfoodie
Presenting the cocktail special for @bristolballoon Fiesta starting tomorrow! It’s called “Under the clouds” - hoping for perfect air balloon flying conditions!
Made with vodka, chambord, cucumber syrup, strawberry syrup and pineapple juice! Served in the gin “balloon” glass with sliced strawberries and garnished with edible flowers!
#cocktail #cocktailspecial #strawberrycocktail #bristol #bristolballoonfiesta #hotairballoon
βοΈ GIVEAWAY βοΈ
As we are so close to 5k followers, we thought it might be time for a little giveaway… Any excuse!
We’ve decided to give one lucky winner an Under the Stars T-shirt & tote bag!!β¨Locally sourced and screen printed here in Bristol. Delivery available to anywhere in the UK.
Three gorgeous designs to choose from!! Swipe to see π
To enter:
β Follow us on Instagram
β Like & Save this post
β Tag 3 friends in the comments
For an extra entry:
βοΈ Share to your stories (don’t forget to tag us)
Get your entries in by midnight on Sunday the 13th August. Winner will be announced on Monday the 14th π€
Good Luck!!
π· Photo @fayehedgesphoto
π€ Printing @bonclothingmerch
βοΈ Designs @curlychopsdesign
#ukgiveaway #bristolgiveaway #bristol #bristolbloggers #totebag #screenprint #tshirt #merchandise
We are excitedly gearing up for @bristolharbourfest and can’t wait to see all our favourite faces, and to meet new ones, over the weekend!
Due to the predicted poor weather, we are taking reservations for dining inside the boat so please head over to the link in our bio if you’d like to guarantee a table!
#bristol #bristolharbourfestival #bristolfoodanddrink #bristolfoodie #floatingrestaurant
Introducing our cocktail special for Bristol’s Pride weekend…
π³οΈπ ‘Cute as a Fruit’ π³οΈπ
A fun twist on a Gin Sour, made with @bristoldistillingco peach gin and cherry @tarquinsgin with elderflower and lemon.
This creamy cocktail is made with egg white or vegan foamer, just ask for your preference when you order! π₯³
Available all weekend!!
#pridemonth #happypridemonthπ #bristolpride @bristolpride #cocktailoftheday #gincocktails #ginlovers
β¨ Carnival Cocktail β¨
Made by Zoe, here is our carnival cocktail, new on the menu for this weekend as Bristol celebrates St Paul’s Carnival!
A boozy punch, made with a selection of rums, tropical fruits and grape juice π
#deliciousdrinks #stpaulscarnival #cocktail #cocktailoftheday #cocktailoftheweekend #bristol #punch
S A N G R I A
Available every weekend and proving to be a HIT π·
Made with a delightful full bodied #garnacha Spanish red and then left to the inspiration of our bar team, each weekend it will be slightly different but equally delicious!!
#behindthescenes #makingoursangria #sangria #itssummertime #bristol #bristolharbour #bristolfoodanddrink #floatingrestaurant
Our new limited edition ‘Lucky 13’ t-shirts and tote bags are available now on our website (link in bio) and we have a handful on the boat too π€
We had the idea for this design to celebrate our 13th anniversary of opening Under the Stars and @curlychopsdesign brought it to life!
All products sourced and skilfully screen printed here in Bristol by our friends at @bonclothingmerch
β¨ Tees £15 (XL, L, M, S)
β¨ Totes £5
#merchandise #bristol #bristolsmallbusiness #bristolindependent #bristolhospitality #bristolharbour
Is there anything better than a sunny top deck on a bank holiday weekend? π
Thank you for spending your time with us, we’re open all day today so come visit for those last cocktails before work tomorrow!!
#bankholidayweekend #sunnydaysβοΈ #floatingrestaurant #bristol #bristollife #bristolharbour #cocktailtime
Coming soon…
Our limited edition totes and tees to celebrate 13 years of Under the Stars!
We LOVE this new design by @curlychopsdesign and it is being screen printed here in Bristol by @bonclothingmerch π€
We’ll let you know as soon as we get our hands on them, they’ll be on sale online and in the restaurant!
#merch #anniversary #lucky13 #nauticalstyle #screenprinting #bristol #bristolharbour #bristolharbourside
β¨ T H I R T E E N Y E A R S β¨
13 years ago today, at 24 years old, my partner and I took a big leap of faith and opened the doors to our restaurant for the first time!
He worked in the kitchen, I worked front of house and together we built up our reputation and put Under the Stars on the Bristol foodie map. We couldn’t have done it without lots of love and support from you, our valued customers and incredible team, old and new.
Now, a lovely wedding, the purchase of the boat and two children later, we are sewing the seeds for a new Under the Stars chapter. We bought a farm house with some land and dream of growing some of our own produce in the coming years to serve in the restaurant you know and love.
Today, I sat proudly on board a boat I call home and enjoyed a delicious tapas meal with my family. I want to say thank you to everyone who helped to make our dream a reality and for the incredible team that have driven it and continue to drive it forward. You are all so important to us, the stars in our sky β¨
There are 3 incredible new cocktail specials available this week, to celebrate our 13th anniversary - one of them (the Pirate Punch) is featured here. Make sure you head down and try them!!
#bristol #bristolharbour #bristolfood #bristolfoodie #bristolbloggers #floatingrestaurant #tapas #stonebakedpizza #boatlife #anniversary
We are recruiting for new Supervisors to join our small, close knit FOH team. Both part-time and full-time positions available, starting as soon as possible, ready for our summer season π
If you’re interested in joining the team please contact our General Manager Ruby with your CV at info@underthestarsbar.co.uk
This gorgeous shot of Ruby with FOH team member Cally was taken by @timea.danci.photographer last summer π€
#dreamteam #jointheteam #bristoljobs #bristolfoodie #bristolbloggers #bristolfoodanddrink #bristolharbour
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