The Bishop's Mistress
Dontmissmyplate reviewed it in Sep 2026
Suits a slow lunch. Cocktails were the high point. The food was patchy: several items were unavailable and the crayfish roll lacked butter, though steak, chips and eggs was a solid plate.
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What to Expect
The Bishop's Mistress, a gastropub in a converted house on Ridgeway North, wins reviewers over first with its look. Ruvarashe (2024) was “obsessed with the vintage decor and colours” and chose it for a graduation dinner because of the aesthetics and “beautiful outdoor seating”. Grace (2025) loved the “Warm ambiance, excellent decor and use of space”, and Ashley (August 2026) called it “a awesome find in harare”.
Service is a recurring weak point. Ruvarashe (2024) had a steak that “was cold”, found the kitchen had run short of steaks, forcing some guests in the group to switch dishes, and found the cocktails ordered “a little too sweet”. Alex (2024) had a similarly patchy visit, describing “not enough menus, drinks being forgotten, plates being cleared whilst others ate”, and summed up the food as good but service “mediocre”. Grace (2025) suggested improving “the welcome service by the door”.
When it goes well, reviewers highlight the setting for special occasions, and Takunda (January 2026) enjoyed “an intimate evening with family or friends” for a birthday dinner. The Bishop's Mistress is closed Mondays and takes bookings by WhatsApp.
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What Diners Say
from 161 Google reviews
★★★★☆
Listen I am obsessed with the vintage decor and colours, very cosy finish. The aesthetics alone were the primary reason why I chose them for my graduation dinner celebration, beautiful outdoor seating. The food however, lots of room for improvement.
★★★★☆
Fantastic atmosphere and the Sunday we went the love background music was a lovely touch. The food was tasty but a lot of flavours on the plate. Well presented and a good price. Service here, but also most places I’ve seen, is poor or mediocre.
★★★☆☆
Amazing ambiance! I love the branding. Warm ambiance, excellent decor and use of space. They could improve on the welcome service by the door. Food was okay. The dessert very delicious.
★★★★★
Attended a birthday dinner and we enjoyed the service and food we had. Great place for an intimate evening with family or friends. Very great flavors of food and drinks.
★★★★★
Such a awesome find in harare, I would definitely go back, vibe is worth it.
