Guidebook for Bristol
Shopping
Sainsbury's
46-56 Queens RdThe nearest supermarket. 3 minute walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Great and authentic tapas. Lively vibe. Usually busy but they'll try and fit you in. This is one of our favourite bars, friendly, great tapas, lovely wines, simple and buzzing.
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Bravas
7 Cotham HillGreat and authentic tapas. Lively vibe. Usually busy but they'll try and fit you in. This is one of our favourite bars, friendly, great tapas, lovely wines, simple and buzzing.
Hausbar
52 Upper Belgrave RdProhibition style cocktail bar.
Local pub. Gets the last of the sunshine in summer. Great Sunday roast.
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Brace & Browns
43 Whiteladies RdLocal pub. Gets the last of the sunshine in summer. Great Sunday roast.
Lovely gastro pub a short walk away wth a slight 'London' vibe.
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Kensington Arms Redland
35-37 Stanley RdLovely gastro pub a short walk away wth a slight 'London' vibe.
Prohibition style cocktail bar- There are four on Whiteladies Rd and this is the closest, just a 5 minute walk.
Bar 135
135 Whiteladies RdProhibition style cocktail bar- There are four on Whiteladies Rd and this is the closest, just a 5 minute walk.
Prohibition style cocktail bar about a 20 minute walk downhill.
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The Milk Thistle
Colston AvenueProhibition style cocktail bar about a 20 minute walk downhill.
Good selection of drinks especially whiskey. Great place to start or finish the night.
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The Woods
1 Park St AveGood selection of drinks especially whiskey. Great place to start or finish the night.
Go for the view over the Bristol Suspension Bridge. The venue itself is not amazing, pub with large sports TV, but sit outside on the terrace on a sunny day with a drink in hand and you'll be happy!
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Avon Gorge Hotel
Sion HillGo for the view over the Bristol Suspension Bridge. The venue itself is not amazing, pub with large sports TV, but sit outside on the terrace on a sunny day with a drink in hand and you'll be happy!
Food Scene
Outdoor pool, spa, treatments, cafe, restaurant and bar. 5 minute walk.
Look up on restaurant for non members swim times before you go.
Anyone can use cafe/ bar/ restaurant.
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Lido Spa & Restaurant
Oakfield PlaceOutdoor pool, spa, treatments, cafe, restaurant and bar. 5 minute walk.
Look up on restaurant for non members swim times before you go.
Anyone can use cafe/ bar/ restaurant.
Beets n Roots
39 Cotham HillYummy vegan/ vegetarian salads, awesome cakes!
Giggling Squid
34 Princess Victoria St Thai tapas with veggie, vegan and non-gluten options
Really yummy pasta. (Coming from someone who's not a huge fan of pasta).
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Pasta Loco
37A Cotham HillReally yummy pasta. (Coming from someone who's not a huge fan of pasta).
Small plates/ tapas in a small (more like a living room that a restaurant). Delicious food, relaxed and friendly.
Muiño
32 Cotham HillSmall plates/ tapas in a small (more like a living room that a restaurant). Delicious food, relaxed and friendly.
Good steak. Modern European menu in a rustic restaurant with bare stone wall and pine tables.
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The Cowshed
44-46 Whiteladies RdGood steak. Modern European menu in a rustic restaurant with bare stone wall and pine tables.
Modern British cuisine. Great atmosphere, inventive cooking. Veggie friendly.
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Bulrush
21 Cotham Rd SModern British cuisine. Great atmosphere, inventive cooking. Veggie friendly.
Great place for atmospheric, delicious and inexpensive vegetarian nosh. Probably the cheapest nosh around here. Various falafel options in pitta or laffa, mixed salad mezzes, halloumi and spinach etc etc. Have a look downstairs at the Aladdin's den and through to the back yard at the shisha den.
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Falafel King
6 Cotham HillGreat place for atmospheric, delicious and inexpensive vegetarian nosh. Probably the cheapest nosh around here. Various falafel options in pitta or laffa, mixed salad mezzes, halloumi and spinach etc etc. Have a look downstairs at the Aladdin's den and through to the back yard at the shisha den.
The nearest cafe (at the end of the road). Really friendly staff, great breakfast, salads and coffee. A room upstairs that can be used to work in when not too busy.
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Bakesmiths
65 Whiteladies RdThe nearest cafe (at the end of the road). Really friendly staff, great breakfast, salads and coffee. A room upstairs that can be used to work in when not too busy.
Arts & Culture
Arnolfini
16 Narrow QuayBeautiful building, loads of exhibitions. Something for everyone. Nearly all exhibitions are free
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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens RoadBeautiful building, loads of exhibitions. Something for everyone. Nearly all exhibitions are free
Essentials
Earthbound
8 Abbotsford RdOrganic food and veg shop. Great bread
Entertainment & Activities
Our favourite cinema! A minute walk away. Velvet sofas, blankets, food and drink delivered as you watch. Heaven!
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Everyman Cinema Bristol
44 Whiteladies RdOur favourite cinema! A minute walk away. Velvet sofas, blankets, food and drink delivered as you watch. Heaven!
Parks & Nature
Surprising pocket of beautiful greenery just off Park St. Squirrels will eat out of your hands! Climb the 100 odd steps to a stunning vista across the city and beyond.
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Brandon Hill Nature Park
Park StreetSurprising pocket of beautiful greenery just off Park St. Squirrels will eat out of your hands! Climb the 100 odd steps to a stunning vista across the city and beyond.
Ashton Court
For a real stomp visit Ashton Court. Woods, cafe, deer park.
Open strolling across the Downs to stunning views across the gorge and the suspension bridge. Can you spot the goats in the valley?
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Clifton Down
Stoke RoadOpen strolling across the Downs to stunning views across the gorge and the suspension bridge. Can you spot the goats in the valley?