How much does the Bulrush menu cost?
From £48 for the set lunch menu to £90 for the Bulrush tasting menu, per person in GBP, before service. The table adds the 12.5% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 12.5% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulrush tasting menu | £90 | £101 | £180 | £202 |
| Bulrush tasting menu with wine pairing | £160 | £180 | £320 | £360 |
| Early Evening menu | £65 | £73 | £130 | £146 |
| Early Evening menu with wine pairing | £115 | £129 | £230 | £259 |
| Set lunch menu | £48 | £54 | £96 | £108 |
| Set lunch menu with wine pairing | £81 | £91 | £162 | £182 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes service charge, which most UK restaurants add at 10–15% (12.5–15% in London). Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 10 November 2026; menus change, so check with Bulrush before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Bulrush?
The set lunch menu, at £48 per person. That’s £42 less than the Bulrush tasting menu.
- Set lunch menu £48Friday and Saturday lunch, about 2 hours; drinks pairing £33 · £42 less than the Bulrush tasting menu
- Early Evening menu £656pm sittings Tuesday to Thursday only; drinks pairing £50 · £25 less than the Bulrush tasting menu
- Ambassadors Clubhouse £75The cheapest one-star dinner menu in England, Indian
How to book at Bulrush
Book online on Tock or by phone on +44 117 329 0990.
- When tables are releasedOnline on Tock, up to 90 days ahead. Card details are needed to hold the table. For more than six people, email [email protected].
- Where to bookBook on Tock Or call +44 117 329 0990.
- CancellationsCancel or change by email at least 48 hours ahead; otherwise, or for a no-show or fewer guests, the restaurant may charge up to £85 a guest.
- Groups and private eventsThe upstairs dining room takes one table of up to 12, with no extra fee; enquiries by email.
From Bulrush’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes, drinks and opening hours at Bulrush
What is the dress code at Bulrush?
No dress code.
Can you take children to Bulrush?
No minimum age, but there is no children's menu or child facilities.
How long does a meal at Bulrush take?
Three to three and a half hours for the full tasting menu; about two hours for the set lunch.
Can you bring your own wine to Bulrush?
Corkage is £30 a bottle.
When is Bulrush open?
It's open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Monday and Sunday.
Mon closedTue–Thu 18:00–19:30Fri–Sat 12:30–14:00, 18:30–19:30Sun closed
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Nov 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Bulrush’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Bulrush: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Bulrush have?
One. Bulrush holds one MICHELIN star, one of 164 one-star restaurants in the UK.
Who is the chef at Bulrush?
The head chef is George Livesey.
- Cuisine
- British
- Where
- Bristol · United Kingdom
- Address
- 21 Cotham Road South, Bristol, BS6 5TZOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is Bulrush expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its £90 dinner menu is the 8th cheapest of the 123 one-star dinner menus in England with a published price. The middle price is £140, so it costs £50 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WilsonsBristol | British | £78 | £39 | – |
| The Harwood ArmsFulham | British | £79 | £79 | – |
| The SportsmanSeasalter, Kent | British | £85 | £60 | – |
| The White SwanFence, Lancashire | British | £89 | £69 | – |
| BulrushBristol | British | £90 | £48 | £70 |
| Le Champignon SauvageCheltenham | Modern European | £94 | £52 | – |
| La TrompetteChiswick | British | £95 | £45 | – |
| LucaClerkenwell | Italian | £95 | £42 | – |
| Maré by Rafael CagaliHove, East Sussex | Modern European | £95 | £45 | £65 |
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The 6 nearest, all within 20.9 mi.
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Sources Restaurant: bulrushrestaurant.co.uk. Stars: Bulrush in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 10 November 2026. When tables go on sale: exploretock.com, checked 10 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 10 November 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 15 November 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (1 November 2026).