Thai Restaurants in
Bristol — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 14 (12 dine-in, 2 takeaway)
Population: 483,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 4.6/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 1.2% of \g<1>1275\g<2>
Market: Moderate — balanced

14 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★4.6 average hygiene rating · 1.2% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-03

Market Position Moderate competition Competition

  • vs London: Bristol has 4.7% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 5.4% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Bristol \g<1>1275\g<2>.
  • Competition Level: Moderate competition
14
Total Thai Businesses
12
Dine-in Restaurants
2
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Bristol has 14 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.

Per-Capita Density
3.9/100k
UK avg: 2.6/100k (+1.3)
Hygiene Rating
★4.6
UK avg: ★4.3 (+0.3)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

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.

How Bristol Compares

vs London: Bristol has 4.6% of London's 278 Thai businesses, despite having 5.4% of London's population.

vs UK total: Bristol \g<1>1275\g<2> across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

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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Browse Restaurants in Bristol

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Cha Thai City Centre • BS1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Clifton Thai Clifton • BS8
Restaurant ★★★★★
Giggling Squid Clifton • BS8
Restaurant ★★★★★
Gorilla Thai kitchen Fishponds • BS16
Takeaway ★★★★★
Gorilla Thai kitchen ltd Bishopston • BS7
Restaurant ★★★★★
JP Destiny (Thai Corner) Henleaze • BS6
Restaurant ★★★★★
Rosa's Thai Bristol City Centre • BS1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Express Kitchen Bristol Cabot Circus • BS1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Garden Bedminster • BS3
Restaurant ★★★★★
Beijing Chinese & Thai Takeaway St George • BS5
Takeaway ★★★★
Everyday Thai Fishponds • BS16
Restaurant ★★★★
Mangosteen Thai Tapas and Bar Bedminster • BS3
Restaurant ★★★★
Simply Thai Bishopston • BS7
Restaurant ★★★★
The Local Thai Bristol Ltd Hotwells • BS8
Restaurant ★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 14 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Bristol. Average hygiene rating: ★4.6/5. 12 dine-in, 2 takeaway.

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Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Bristol: Giggling Squid, Rosa'S Thai, Thai Express.

The remaining 11 businesses are independent.

View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.

Popular Dining Postcodes

Thai restaurants in Bristol cluster in these postcode areas:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Bristol?

There are 14 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Bristol — 12 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Bristol?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Bristol include Cha Thai, Clifton Thai, Giggling Squid, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Bristol?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 14 Thai businesses in Bristol is 4.6/5 stars.

Which Thai chains operate in Bristol?

Major Thai chains present in Bristol include Giggling Squid, Rosa'S Thai, Thai Express. The remaining 11 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

Are there more dine-in Thai restaurants or takeaways in Bristol?

There are 12 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways in Bristol, which means 86% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

More UK Thai restaurant FAQs — hygiene ratings, pricing guides, delivery platforms, and data methodology.