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Cotham Hill’s foodie offering gets tastier every month. The newest kids on the culinary block are Alex and Emily Miller, who opened Muiño at the end of last year Hi Alex! What does Muiño mean, and why did you choose the name? Muiño means mill in Gallego, the dialect of Galicia – our favourite part of Spain (and also our surname is Miller). Galicia is renowned for its relaxed culture, fantastic food and wine; Muiño is the name of my favourite bar there as well. What was your previous experience of the food world? Before Muiño I was running some of Bristol’s best bars, restaurants and cafés, from The Mall pub in Clifton Village, to All Bar One and the Lounge; before that I was bar manager at Browns. Sum up the philosophy of Muiño in under 10 words Good food and drink in a relaxed setting. 58 I BRISTOL LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
Give us an idea of what’s on the menu Brunch, small plates and burgers using the best produce from the South West of England with little nods to Galicia here and there.
(six whites, five reds, two rosés and a lovely prosecco) as well as good British and Bristolian beers. We also do a nice range of classic cocktails (two for £10 weekdays between 5-7pm).
What’s the most popular dish among diners at the moment? Somerset pork belly with local black pudding and apple purée, our riojabraised ox cheek and our burgers are flying out at the moment.
You have some stiff competition on Cotham Hill – tell us why we should come and give Muino a shot? We do indeed have some stiff competition on the road. Bravas, Pasta Loco and Bellita are all doing a phenomenal job. We offer a more British take on the small plate concept, and once you try our breakfast you will certainly want to come back again . . . and again . . .
How often do you change the menu? We’ve only been open a couple of months and have tweaked the menu almost weekly so far. What’s on the drinks list? A good, concise wine selection
Muino, 32 Cotham Hill; 0117 907 7112