Restaurants in Bristol are forecasting continuing commercial success as the south-west recovers from the global recession, as an increasing number of local residents return to the city's eateries to shore-up the region's leisure and entertainment sectors.<br><br>Bristol, UK (2 December 2009) - - Restaurants and diners across Bristol are anticipating growing popularity amongst locals and visitors in 2010, as the region recovers from the impacts of the global recession and provides extra opportunities for food-lovers to indulge in everything the city has to offer.<br><br>The extensive Bristol restaurant scene, based in and around Bristol city centre, is preparing for growing demand in the New Year as customers overcome the effects of the recession to venture back in to the south-west's best location for fine dining and quality middle-market restaurants.<br><br>Combined with the ongoing redevelopment and regeneration of Bristol harbour, the influx of entertainment and leisure sector businesses to the Bristol area have helped shape its image as 'the place to go' in the south-west, which forecasters have suggested will contribute to the predicted growth in the Bristol restaurant market over the next 12 months.<br><br>As consumers respond to the improving global economic situation and benefit from additional job security and market stability, the restaurant sector looks set to benefit from a strong rise in demand, as disposable incomes increase and Bristolians turn to good food and quality restaurants in their free time. And with a wide range of different restaurants and diners on offer, Bristol is becoming a hub for top-tier cuisine and quality cooking throughout the region.<br><br>Furthermore, with Bristol attracting an increasing number of tourists from the UK and further afield, the Bristol restaurant industry is gearing up for what looks set to be a profitable coming 12 months, which will help revitalize local business and give a much needed boost to the local economy.<br><br>NAME SURNAME, a spokesperson for COMPANY NAME, believes that the Bristol restaurant industry will see particular benefits arising from the recovery as a result of the diversity and quality of its restaurants, and the loyalty of the knowledgeable Bristol restaurant-goers.<br><br>"The recession has made things difficult for Bristol restaurant owners over the last couple of years, with consumers choosing to stay at home instead of dining out on a regular basis. In what is already a fiercely competitive industry, customers have been few and far between, leaving even good restaurants struggling to meet their targets. As the economic situation begins to look a bit less gloomy, we're forecasting a rise in demand for Bristol's first class restaurants, which we feel are uniquely positioned to perform well while the current recession draws to a close."<br><br>"Located strategically in the south-west of England, Bristol is the major draw for residents from the surrounding areas, packed as it is with fun things to do. With a full compliment of high quality Bristol restaurants backed with bustling entertainment and leisure industries, Bristol's restaurants will see a marked up-turn in business as consumers find themselves with more money to spend and choose more frequently to head in to Bristol for the evening. And with quality and service of the highest order in abundance across the city, we're anticipating a good 2010 for Bristol's restaurant sector."<br><br>Home to dozens of top class Bristol restaurants catering to every market, from the city's bustling student population to those looking for silver table service, Bristol's restaurant scene has enjoyed a renaissance over the last five years despite the collapse of the city's two Michelin-starred eateries thanks to extensive regeneration of the harbour and city centre areas.<br><br>It is thought that the Bristol entertainment and leisure sectors, buoyed by the forecast strength of the dining circuit should benefit from improved trading conditions in 2010 and the West Country economy begins to regain momentum following the global credit crisis.<br><br>About:<br><br>Bristol is the UK's 10th most populated city, and the culture and economic capital of the West Country. A cosmopolitan, friendly city, it offers food enthusiasts the chance to sample top quality cuisine from around the world in a variety of leading restaurants city-wide. With a passion for food and drink, and a knowledgeable, savvy local clientele, the Bristol restaurant scene benefits from its relaxed approach to great food to ensure a great night out.<br><br>With hundreds of different restaurants and diners from all different culinary backgrounds to choose from, Bristol boasts one of the best selections of eateries in the south-west, making it the ideal destination for a family get-together or a night in town.