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On your first visit to Bocabar, they hope you feel like you've walked into a fairy-lit food and drink heaven. They've filled this gorgeous redbrick warehouse with vintage tassel lamps, comfy sofas, local art and interesting artefacts for sale, to complement the creative Paintworks-site spirit.

Now in its 12th year, they're delighted to say Bocbar is an award-winning independent venue. They have been awarded Taste of the West Gold 2014, Highly recommended for best Family Favourite 2014, Best Café Food 2013 by Bristol Good Food Awards as well as an Award of Excellence 2013 from TripAdvisor. These follow on from Netmums Favourite 2011 award, Taste of the West Silver 2011 and 2012 Bronze for best Pub Dining.

They offer locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients in their lunchtime specials, Sunday roasts, deli/tapas counter and gourmet stone-baked Bocapizzas.

At the heart of the Bocabar is the ten-foot long bar displaying a selection of local draught beers and ciders, cocktails and wines, alongside Ottolenghi-inspired tapas and salads and delicious cakes. Free live jazz and world music entertains diners on Saturdays and DJs spin some tunes on Fridays. Their art exhibitions run every six weeks so look out on their website for the private views when you can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and nibbles.

Co-owners, Mel and Paul, and the Bocabar team, hope that all your senses are indulged when you spend some time in Bocabar and that you'll leave feeling you've been somewhere unique and that you must return for more.

In September 2013 Bocabar opened another restaurant/bar in Glastonbury which serves locally sourced menus, including a reinvention of the crepe and Gallette. It has a similarly large industrial feel and is just as lovingly decorated and furnished and has a red brick walled events space for gigs, exhibitions and private hire. It runs an extensive gigs listing throughout the year and is only a trip over the Mendips away - they would love to see you there too.

Sunday Lunch 

Menu offerings include gluten free and vegetarian options 

Interior Bocabar Photo Credit: Ben Robins