After a delicious brunch at Deco Lounge (see my previous post) we continued my friends birthday celebrations by treating ourselves and heading to the spa and restaurant the Lido in Bristol. Having been voted 'UK Best Restaurant' runner up in the Observer Food Monthly Awards we were expecting great things- and by no means were we disappointed.
When we arrived three of my friends headed to the spa, whilst myself and another friend headed to test out the award winning restaurant. Due to having just consumed a very large brunch neither of us were therefore very hungry, and so we decided to stick to the tapas menu. I ordered a glass of the house red wine, and then between us went for some delicious giant marinated olives, Spanish tortilla and some deep friend tiger prawns with sweet harissa. Due to so many tempting things on the menu we couldn't resist then going on to order some patatas bravas and a quince tart even though we were both incredibly stuffed already. When our friends emerged from their swim they ordered bread and oil, a charcuterie board and some delicious looking pineapple and cucumber coolers.
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A selection of the food we ordered
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Delicious Quince Tart
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The extensive tapas menu
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The Restaurant, which covered two levels was in prime location overlooking the outdoor pool of the spa. Those that swam were very positive about the spa itself, saying there was a great sauna, steam room and jacuzzi on offer. The only negative comments they had was that they found the outdoor pool itself slightly cold, and that the main changing rooms were outside and so therefore getting changed in the middle of winter wasn't the nicest experience! There were indoor changing rooms, however there was a lack of benches to put clothes on when you were changing so instead they would get wet on the floor. Building works are currently underway to create an end of pool terrace which will further extend the cafe/restaurant area for guests.
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The view of the pool from the restaurant
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All in all we came out of the Lido feeling very happy and refreshed. If you want a true spa experience then this may not be the best of places for you, and you may be better of travelling further afield to Thermae Bath Spa in (unsurprisingly)Bath! However, if you fancy mixing swimming with a relaxing cup of tea and cake from the cafe, or a delicious meal in a top notch restaurant then the Lido is really what you are looking for. I look forward to my return trip!
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