Bristol-based contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been shortlisted in two categories at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026, which spotlights the top restaurants, hotels and pubs in the region.
Less than a year after Lapin brought its playful spin on French cookery to Wapping Wharf, the restaurant has been shortlisted in the Best Newcomer category, following a record number of votes from diners across the South West. The public vote has also seen Lapin named in the Best Bar List category, in recognition of one of Bristol’s biggest hitting and freely pouring wine lists – with everything available by the glass.
With round two of public voting already underway, restaurateur, Dan O’Regan, and executive chef, Jack Briggs-Horan, now have an opportunity to add to an impressive list of accolades already achieved for their second restaurant. This includes being named by SquareMeal as one of the UK’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2026 last month, a spot in The Good Food Guide, and huge praise from one of Britain’s most respected critics, Grace Dent, who picked Lapin out as one of her standout dining experiences of 2025.
Dan O’Regan, owner and founder of Lapin, commented: “The South West is home to one of the most exciting and dynamic restaurant scenes around – and has discerning diners to match – so we’re really honoured to have been shortlisted twice at this year’s Trencherman’s Awards. Jack and I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to vote, and for helping to make Lapin such a vibrant dining spot since we opened. The joy of hospitality comes from happy customers, so it means a lot to have so many people getting behind us.”
Lapin is open Tuesday & Wednesday from 5.30pm to 10pm, Thursday to Saturday from 12pm to 3.30pm and 5.30pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. Diners can book via www.lapinbristol.co.uk.
