Thai Restaurants in
Bristol — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 19 (15 dine-in, 4 takeaway)
Population: 483,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 4.6/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 1.2% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Moderate — balanced

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Cha ThairestaurantBS1 5JA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Clifton ThairestaurantBS8 2QA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai GardenrestaurantBS3 3LR⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rosa's Thai BristolrestaurantBS1 1SA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gorilla Thai kitchen ltdrestaurantBS7 8NN⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thai Express Kitchen BristolrestaurantBS1 3BX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
JP Destiny (Thai Corner)restaurantBS6 7XR⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gorilla Thai kitchentakeawayBS16 3HJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Little ChaitakeawayBS8 4BX⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Giggling SquidrestaurantBS8 4BZ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

19 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 401 Thai businesses, with 5.4% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Bristol accounts for 1.2% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Moderate competition
19
Total Thai Businesses
15
Dine-in Restaurants
4
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Bristol has 19 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 411 Thai businesses, despite having 5.4% of London's population.

vs UK total: Bristol accounts for 1.2% of all 1594 FSA-registered Thai businesses 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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Baba Kebab and Pizza Takeaway ★★★★★ Cha Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Clifton Thai Restaurant ★★★★★ Giggling Squid Restaurant ★★★★★ Gorilla Thai kitchen Takeaway ★★★★★ Gorilla Thai kitchen ltd Restaurant ★★★★★ JP Destiny (Thai Corner) Restaurant ★★★★★ Little Chai Takeaway ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 19 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Bristol. Average hygiene rating: ★4.6/5. 15 dine-in, 4 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Baba Kebab and PizzaTakeawayBS16 3UW★★★★★
Cha ThaiRestaurantBS1 5JA★★★★★
Clifton ThaiRestaurantBS8 2QA★★★★★
Giggling SquidRestaurantBS8 4BZ★★★★★
Gorilla Thai kitchenTakeawayBS16 3HJ★★★★★
Gorilla Thai kitchen ltdRestaurantBS7 8NN★★★★★
JP Destiny (Thai Corner)RestaurantBS6 7XR★★★★★
Little ChaiTakeawayBS8 4BX★★★★★
Rosa's Thai BristolRestaurantBS1 1SA★★★★★
Thai Express Kitchen BristolRestaurantBS1 3BX★★★★★

Chain Presence

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

The remaining 16 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 19 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Bristol — 15 dine-in restaurants and 4 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Bristol?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Bristol include Baba Kebab and Pizza, Cha Thai, Clifton Thai, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Bristol?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 19 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 16 businesses are independent restaurants and takeaways.

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

There are 15 dine-in restaurants and 4 takeaways in Bristol, which means 79% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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