Get here by train & bus

Bristol Temple Meads
Main city rail hub with Great Western Railway and CrossCountry services to London, Cardiff, Birmingham and the South West. (~20 min walk to the Harbourside, or a quick taxi/bus)

Bristol Bus Station
Handy if you’re arriving by coach or long-distance bus, with a short walk down to the Harbourside.

(Local buses also run frequently through the city centre, stopping near The Centre and Anchor Road, both a short walk from Canon’s Road.)

Parking

There’s no dedicated on-site parking at Barbara’s, but Bristol’s Harbourside offers several car parks within easy walking distance.

Recommended nearby options

Queen Charlotte Street Millennium Square Car Park
Large underground car park right by the Harbourside, open 24 hours. (~3-5 min walk)

Q-Park Harbourside, Canons Way
Covered multi-storey a short stroll from Canon’s Road. (~5-6 min walk)

Trenchard Street Car Park
Popular city centre option with good evening availability. (~10-12 min walk)

Note: parking prices vary by time and day – pre-booking via apps like JustPark or RingGo can make arriving smoother on busy nights.

Ride Services

Barbara’s Bier Haus Bristol is right on the Harbourside, making it easy to reach by taxi, Uber, Bolt and local private hire services. Popular pick-up and drop-off points are directly outside the venue or along nearby Anchor Road and The Centre.

Handy Tip

Planning a big night out or heading home late?

Bristol Temple Meads Station offers the most frequent late-evening rail services. It’s about a 20-minute walk from the Harbourside, so booking a taxi or hopping on a late bus is the easiest way back if you’d rather not walk.