The Clifton Sausage

The Clifton Sausage is on Portland Street in Clifton Village and offers a less formal take on Sunday lunch: a neighbourhood restaurant, South West produce and a menu built around sausages. The walk from Clifton Suspension Bridge passes steep streets and village shopfronts, so allow for the gradient before booking a table after sightseeing. It is a useful alternative for visitors seeking a relaxed restaurant rather than a historic coaching inn.

The owners say their sausages are handmade to their own recipes, with meat sourced from Somerset and Gloucestershire. They also make vegetarian and vegan sausages, while fish is delivered regularly from Devon and Cornwall. The menu changes seasonally, and the restaurant publishes a Sunday menu with meat roasts and plant-based alternatives. Dogs are welcome at designated bar tables on request, and the kitchen says it can accommodate allergies and dietary requirements if told in advance.

Customer comments praise the quality of the sausages, freshly prepared dishes, vegetarian options and friendly team. More detailed reviews add some qualifications: a number of diners describe long waits during Sunday service and say the roast potatoes or Yorkshire pudding can be less consistent. A broad menu cooked to order can take time, so allow a buffer if lunch is followed by another activity.

The address is 7–9 Portland Street, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4JA; the phone number is +44 117 973 1192. The restaurant opens daily from noon and serves food until 20:00 on Sunday, according to its website. Compared with The Albion, it has a more everyday neighbourhood feel and a stronger focus on regional ingredients; ask whether the roast is available and book if you plan to arrive after the bridge or on a busy date.