Folk House Cafe & Bar is located within Bristol Folk House at 40A Park Street. Set inside the city-centre arts and adult-learning venue, it provides a relaxed, friendly place for course participants, visitors and passers-by to pause for food and drinks.
The kitchen cooks from scratch and places local, sustainable and ethically sourced ingredients at the centre of its approach. Breakfast, lunch and light evening food are served across the week, with opening times following the wider rhythm of Folk House classes and events.
The menu is designed to cover a wide range of dietary needs, moving from simple homemade bread and smaller bites to more substantial wholesome dishes. Because the selection changes, guests can expect seasonal variety rather than a fixed list that stays identical throughout the year.
The cafe also caters for meetings, celebrations and weddings, with the ability to provide a fuller multi-course meal for events. The bar opens for selected evening performances, and anyone with an allergy or specific dietary requirement should discuss the current menu directly with the team.
Address: Bristol Folk House, 40A Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JG, England
The Folk House Cafe and Bar Menu
Breakfasts
Bacon, sausage or Portabello mushroom bap
Gluten free Granola w/ Greek yogurt & fruit compote
Croissants or Cinnamon buns
VG
Soup of the day with house bread
8 people minimum
Sandwich buffet
A selection of sandwiches with crisps, for example: Somerset Cheddar & Chutney (V), Hummus, Roast Red Pepper & Rocket (VG), Babaganoush, Pickled Chilli & Seeds (VG). 8 people minimum.
Add Cake Bites & Seasonal Fruit
Grazing buffet
Seasonal dips (Beetroot borani, Harissa hummus) (VG, GF), Squash, chickpea & sumac salad (VG, GF), Stuffed vine leaves (VG, GF), Tortilla & aioli (V, GF), House bread or focaccia (VG – gluten free bread available), Preserved peppers & sauerkraut (VG, GF), Marinated olives & pickles (VG, GF). 8 people minimum.
Add a selection of cured meats with celeriac remoulade
Add a selection of ripe cheeses with crackers, grapes & chutney
Simple Hot Food Menus – Vegetarian & Vegan Options
Choose up to three dishes per group. 20 portions minimum order per dish. Price per person.
Black bean chilli & brown rice
served with tortilla chips, soured cream, jalapeños and coriander (V) (GF)
Squash, chickpea & preserved lemon tagine
served with apricot couscous and toasted almonds (VG) (GFO)
Celeriac, kale & coconut curry
served with basmati rice & raita (VG) (GF)
Barley risotto
served with seasonal vegetables & parmesan, or ground almonds (V) (VGO)
Simple Hot Food Menus – Meat Options
Choose up to three dishes per group. 20 portions minimum order per dish. Price per person.
Cochinita pibil
slow roast Mexican pork served with spiced rice, sweet pickled onions, & red cabbage and apple coleslaw (GF)
Mutton, chickpea & preserved lemon tagine
served with apricot couscous and toasted almonds (GFO)
Sicilian roast chicken salad
served with new potatoes, pine nuts, raisins & green beans (GF)
Thai Garlic & Coriander Chicken
served with jasmine rice, carrot & herb salad, & chilli sauce (GF)
Mixed Mezze – 3 courses
Celebration Sharing Menu. £38 per person. Includes starters, mains, and desserts.
Beetroot borani
beetroot, dill and nigella (V) (GF)
Labneh
strained yogurt with lemon and mint (V) (GF)
White bean hummus
(VG) (GF)
Mixed House Pickles and Marinated Olives
(V) (GF)
Flatbreads
(V)
Harissa Marinated Chicken or Chermoula Roasted Aubergine with mint & feta
served with: Quinoa tabouleh (VG, GF), Sumac roasted vegetables (VG, GF), Lemon dressed green salad (VG, GF). (GF) (V) (VGO)
Blood Orange, almond, and polenta cake
served with orange blossom syrup and crème fraîche (V) (GF)
Roast apricots with vanilla cream and toasted almonds
(V) (GF)
Vegan 3-courses
Celebration Sharing Menu. £36 per person. Includes starters, mains, and desserts.
Muhamra
Roast red pepper and walnut dip (VG) (GF)
Dolmades
stuffed vine leaves (VG) (GF)
Harissa Hummus
(VG) (GF)
Mixed House Pickles and Marinated Olives
(VG) (GF)
Flatbreads
(VG)
Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
with whipped tahini, pomegranate & almonds (VG) (GF) served with: Preserved lemon quinoa with radish & sprouting seeds (VG) (GF), Seasonal raw vegetable salad (VG) (GF), Dressed green salad (VG) (GF)
Baked peaches with vanilla coconut cream
(VG) (GF)
Silken tofu chocolate mousse with nut brittle
(VG, GF)
Persian Wedding Feast: 3-courses
£41 per person. Inspired by the culinary landscape of the Middle East & Persia this is a feast based around a wedding rice which is jewelled with sour berries and apricots, flavoured with saffron & decorated with toasted flaked almonds, pistachio and rose petals.
Zataar spiced fava bean puree
(VG) (GF)
Babaganoush
smoked aubergine and tahini dip (VG) (GF)
Mixed house pickles and Marinated Olives
(VG) (GF)
Flatbreads
(VG)
Slow-roasted Marinated Lamb, Marinated Halloumi or Griddled Vegetables
served with: Jewelled wedding rice (VG) (GFO), Fatoush (tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint) (VG) (GFO), Mixed leaf salad with toasted seeds (VG, GF)
Persian orange, almond and polenta cake
served with orange blossom syrup and crème fraîche (V) (GF)
Bristol Mess
a sumptuous tower of crisp meringues with whipped cream & fruits (V) (GF). Summer version: rose meringues, vanilla whipped cream, fresh berries and red berry coulis with edible flowers. Winter version: pistachio meringues, brandied apricots, prunes and figs.
Canapés
Light bites for all occasions. All £3 per serving. 20 portion minimum per item. Crostinis are 2 items per serving, other canapés are 1 item per serving.
Smoked salmon, crème fraîche and dill
Crostini
Mushroom, lentil and walnut pâté
Crostini (VG)
Roast pepper, goat’s curd and oregano
Crostini (V)
Green olive tapenade with sun-blush tomato
Crostini (VG)
Jamón butter with pickled chillies
Crostini
Beetroot borani with feta
Crostini (V)
Blue cheese and caramelised walnuts
Crostini (V)
Roast squash and tahini with thyme
Crostini (VG)
Serrano wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese
(GF)
Morcilla sausage rolls
Lamb köfte meatballs with mint yoghurt
(GF)
Roast chorizo with honey and red wine
(GF)
Boquerones
marinated anchovies wrapped around green olives (GF)
Radishes with anchovy mayonnaise
(GF)
Blinis with smoked salmon and crème fraiche
(GF)
Spanish tortilla bites with aioli
(V) (GF)
Asparagus spears with lemon and sea salt
(VG) (GF) (seasonal)
Slow roast tomato, mozzarella and basil skewers
(V) (GF)
Red pepper, feta and oregano rolls
(V) (GF)
Cucumber, tomato, feta and black olive skewers
(V) (GF)
Radishes with butter and sea salt
(V) (GF)
Manchego, sun-blush tomato and basil skewers
(V) (GF)
Aubergine rolls with goat’s cheese and pomegranate
(V) (GF)
Evening Food
Cheese board
Three perfectly ripe cheeses from the Cheese Connection served with crackers, chutneys and grapes (GFO) (V)
Filled baps
Smoked bacon; pork and herb sausage; or Portobello mushroom and thyme
Samosas
(VG)
Chips & Dips
(VG, GF)