Wapping Wharf & Cargo
A dining district of converted shipping containers beside M Shed, with seafood, barbecue, coffee and craft beer. It's a top choice for a meal in the harbour area.
Wapping Wharf lies on the south bank of the Floating Harbour, between M Shed and the SS Great Britain. It was once a port freight area and has recently been redeveloped into a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The core is the 'Cargo' container market, where dozens of converted shipping containers house independent shops and restaurants serving fresh seafood, Korean fried chicken, handmade burgers, pizza, a French bistro and craft beer bars. The upper-level terrace overlooks the harbour. Several of the restaurants have been recommended in the Michelin Bib Gourmand guide or nominated for British food awards, and queues are long during weekend lunch and dinner times. After your meal, you can stroll along the wharf to the SS Great Britain or take a ferry back to the city center.
Opening hours
Varies by shop; approx. 11:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- M Shed
- Bristol Harbourside
- We The Curious
- Bristol Cathedral
- Banksy's Well Hung Lover
- Bristol Old Vic
- Brunel's SS Great Britain
- St Mary Redcliffe