Avon Valley Railway Buffet

4.2 ( 103 reviews )
£1–10
CGJFCF, Bristol BS30 6JN, United Kingdom
+44 117 932 5538

Avon Valley Railway Buffet is a charming café located in Bristol, UK, blending delicious food with a unique setting steeped in steam train history. Patrons rave about the generous portion sizes and the varied menu options, making it an ideal spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can choose to dine inside a beautifully restored carriage or enjoy the outdoors at one of the cozy canopy tables.

The buffet is particularly praised for its inviting atmosphere, created by friendly volunteer staff, and its affordability. For instance, the delightful scones and robust tea have caught the attention of many customers, though personal preferences on brew strength may vary. Families appreciate the café's kid-friendly vibe, providing a perfect backdrop for a day out, particularly if you plan to ride the train on weekends.

Additionally, visitors like Stephen Nichols cherish the experience of indulging in a cuppa and a savory sausage roll while watching the steam train depart. The blend of delectable dishes with historical charm makes the Avon Valley Railway Buffet a highly recommended stop for anyone exploring the area.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • On-site services
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Great coffee
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Assistive hearing loop
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Coffee
    • Free water refills
    • Prepared foods
    • Private dining room
    • Quick bite
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Gender-neutral toilets
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Historic
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • On-site parking
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Avon Valley Railway Buffet

Carlos F. Gómez Llavero
Jun 22,2025
Very good place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Good serving, big portions and better environment. You can either have your order in an ols carriage, or just go outside in one of their outdoors tables or one of the canopies tables. Not expensive at all and highly recommended.
Simon Richards
May 20,2025
A wonderful place for a bite to eat, full of steam train history and character.
Bigpieman
May 3,2025
I sat in a MK1 carriage which is great the people in the where really nice especially being volunteers on the Christmas break my scones where delicious my tea was a bit strong for me but that's fine and there was two men in front of me taking forever in the queue
John Hawker
Apr 28,2025
Great place to visit with the kids rain or shine, just make sure if you want to ride on a train it's the weekend
Stephen Nichols
Apr 15,2025
We stopped here on our bike ride to have a cuppa and sausage roll and muffin, lovely! While watching the steam train depart
ANN LIGHT
Apr 4,2025
I called in n a weekday in April 2025 Ordered and paid at the counter and good is bought to you when it is ready and you are given a number There is seating outside and in two old railway carriages Cafe open and is on the Bristol to Bath cycle track or vice versa Car park and there is a bus no 43 Frist Bus Bristol (April 2025) and it is the final stop
Colin Smith
Mar 20,2025
Always a good place to call into for a snack and a cup of tea.
Kirsty Garner
Mar 16,2025
Came here on a Sunday with 7 others and we had the fireman's breakfast which was really really good. The chef (Allison) was on her own in the kitchen and she did an amazing job with a big order like ours. When we was eating, she took the time to come out of the kitchen to make sure we were all happy with our food. The service itself was really good and all the staff deserve the credit. Thankyou again, and we will definitely be returing very soon!

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