15 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.6 average hygiene rating · 1.2% of UK total
Bristol has 15 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 483,000. That's 3.9 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — higher than the UK city average of 2.6/100k.
The market is below-average supply — potential opportunity for new entrants.
79% of Thai food businesses in Bristol are dine-in restaurants (15), while 21% are takeaways (4).
This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.
vs London: Bristol has 4.6% of London's 280 Thai businesses, despite having 5.4% of London's population.
vs UK total: Bristol 1268 across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Bristol, the data suggests the market is below-average supply — potential opportunity for new entrants. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Bristol stacks up against other cities.
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There are 15 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Bristol. Average hygiene rating: ★4.7/5. 13 dine-in, 2 takeaway.
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Major Thai chains in Bristol: Giggling Squid, Rosa'S Thai, Thai Express.
The remaining 12 businesses are independent.
View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.
Thai restaurants in Bristol cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 15 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Bristol — 13 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Bristol include Brother Thai, Cha Thai, Clifton Thai, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 15 Thai businesses in Bristol is 4.7/5 stars.
Major Thai chains present in Bristol include Giggling Squid, Rosa'S Thai, Thai Express. The remaining 12 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.
There are 13 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways in Bristol, which means 87% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
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