A couple of weeks ago I finished work and made my way to The Cuban Bristol for the #BBCuban event. After struggling to get into Bristol during rush hour as usual, and forgetting it was “Bank Holiday Thursday” so I couldn’t find a parking space anywhere. I ended up running into the event 15 minutes late. Luckily I hadn’t missed anything. The #BBCuban event was to celebrate the launch of The Cuban Bristol’s new menus and was organised by Bristol Bloggers in collaboration with Socialight.
The event started with a Mojito Masterclass which was interesting to watch, along with a demonstration of how to make a few other cocktails including this Te Veo Mañana served with a flaming Rum shot. As I don’t drink alcohol, I was treated to a Virgin Mojito made with apple juice which I thoroughly enjoyed. I also ordered a “Virgin Daiquari” and a “Safe Sex on the Beach” over the course of the evening – I love their Mocktail menu and the play on names.
After the Masterclass it was time to find our table and order our food. The Cuban Bristol had some fabulous dishes on offer, from both their “Main Menu” and the “Tapas Menu”. I ordered a starter of Nachos (as always) topped with Mediterranean Vegetables from the Tapas Menu. These were HUGE. The picture really doesn’t do them justice. There would have been enough for 4 of us, yet all four of us had ordered a separate portion of Nachos – oops. I really enjoyed these though, they were probably the highlight of the evening. Aside from that White Chocolate Panna Cotta which I’ll mention later.
I went for the Vegetarian Paella for my main course. I probably didn’t think that one though as I had a huge portion of Nachos topped with Vegetables, followed by a huge portion of rice topped with vegetables. But I love carbs and I love vegetables so who am I to complain? I know I’m repeating myself here but the portions were so generous – the Paella was only £10 too.
It was then on to Dessert, my favourite part of any meal. Especially when there’s a delicious White Chocolate Panna Cotta involved. We tried a selection of their different desserts. A Lemon Sorbet, Panna Cotta, a passionfruit mousse and a Poached Pear in Red Wine sauce which was interesting. Obviously my favourite was the Panna Cotta – this tasted like melted Milkybar chocolate and I would go back to The Cuban Bristol just for that.
All of this gorgeous food was accompanied by live music by Noche and Cubanna, a local Spanish band that perform at The Cuban on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The Cuban Bristol is located at Bristol Harbourside, near @Bristol.
Have you visited The Cuban Bristol before?
Until next time,
Nayana says
Nice! This seems like it would be amazing to see.
Ami says
It was such a lovely place.
Ami xxx
Blair villanueva says
Omg these drinks names are so hot and sexy, which makes the drinks more interesting. If the names willbe translate into reality with my boyfriend, that will be more awesome, *wink *wink.
Ami says
Haha love it!
Ami xxx
Pamela says
The food looks delicious and the drinks, I have had Cuban food before, very similar to the food I grew up eating, so it is right up my alley! From the pictures, it looks like it was a great time!
Ami says
We had a lovely evening. I haven’t been back yet but we’re planning to next month.
Ami xxx
Anna says
Sounds like an eventful and flavourful event! I’m not into alcohol but these dishes could come any time, I’m here to try them :):):)
Ami says
I don’t drink either, I was on the “No Sex On The Beach” hehe.
Ami xxx
David Elliott says
I really have to find a class like this out here for me. It looks like it must have been amazing. It would be fun if more restaurants would have their chefs do like this from time to time. I think it would build more brand loyalty in all honesty.
Ami says
Looks fab doesn’t it! You really don’t realise how much goes into cocktail making do you.
Ami xxx
Autumn Murray says
The Cuban Bristol looks a great place for dinner and drinks! I would love to try the vegetarian Paella.
Ami says
It was lovely. There was so many veggie things on the menu I wanted to try.
Ami xxx
London Mumma says
yum, the food the drinks everything looks great, plus you’ve now made me hungry lol! I’ve never had Cuban food before, but can imagine that it is delicious.
Ami says
I’m always making myself hungry writing about these places, it seems like a dream calling this “work”!
Ami xxx
Ana Ojha says
Everything looks incredibly delicious! That dessert looks divine and that Mojito Masterclass sounds absolute fun! All your pictures speak for itself how wonderful everything was there!
Ami says
Thank you. We had a wonderful evening.
Ami xxx
Akamatra says
I am on a diet and reading about white chocolate makes me drool! Everything looks amazing!!!
Ami says
Oopsie sorry!
Ami xxx
CATALINA NINI says
The event started with a Mojito Masterclass …. I need that in my life as I am a Mojito fan forever. Oh, and the sweets look so scrumptious.
Ami says
I had a Virgin Mojito which was delicious!
Ami xxx
Laura Dove says
Oh wow this all looks AMAZING! I’m not a fan of paella but I do love a cocktail! Looks like fun!
Ami says
I didn’t think I liked Paella because I always thought it contained seafood haha! Loved this one.
Ami xxx
Geraline Batarra says
That food looks so good and delicious it really makes me hungry and that drinks names are so cute!
Ami says
Me too! Yeah so original aren’t they!
Ami xxx
Sigrid Says says
Those nachos and paella look so appetizing. And I am hungry now because it’s nearing lunchtime! Uggh…Gotta cook paella soon. Craving for some.
Ami says
Oh yes the Nachos were a dream!
Ami xxx
Vivian says
Wow the cocktail above looks incredible! Sounds like you had such an amazing time! The paella was definitely a bargain!
Ami says
All of the cocktails were fab! I know, I couldn’t believe the price!
Ami xxx
Alison Rost says
Sounds amazing and it’s nice to be able to sample their drinks and their food! Everything looks great and I’m sure you had a great time as well. I love that they have mocktails for people who doesn’t drink alcohol.
Ami says
We had a lovely time thank you. Yes it’s so refreshing to see such a large “non alcoholic” menu.
Ami xxx
Ana De- Jesus says
Aha your mocktail ‘safe sex on the beach’ did make me giggle because I am childish like that but I love the look of your veggie paella. The fact that it was only £10 for such a huge portion is such a bargain as well, but the dessert definitely stole my heart.
Ami says
Haha yep I’m just as childish! Crazy isn’t it!
Ami xxx
Aditya says
Wow, it looks cool. but way out of my budget. So I will do one thing, just keep look at those images, but hey good job on this,
Ami says
I thought it was really cheap, you can’t usually get a two course meal of this size for less than £20.
Ami xxx
Iya - Louisa says
Ive never been here and I don’t live too far away! It looks great! I am googling for veggie options as I type aha
Ami says
They had SO many veggie options to choose from. I want to go back and try them all.
Ami xxx
Nina says
Those virgin drink names are cute! I would enjoy learning how to make a mojito. In general, I just love trying new foods!
Ami says
I loved them too!
Ami xxx