Guidebook for City of Bristol
Food Scene
My favourite place to eat in Bristol is the superb and very authentic tapas bar called Bravas, which is literally at the end of the road and it is always an easy stumble home after one too many dishes of patatas bravas! I can thoroughly recommend the Iberico pork and deep fried aubergine in molasses. Trust me! I recommend booking as it’s a small place and very popular. If you didn't manage to book though, there's sometimes space to eat or drink at the bar and window seats.
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Bravas
7 Cotham HillMy favourite place to eat in Bristol is the superb and very authentic tapas bar called Bravas, which is literally at the end of the road and it is always an easy stumble home after one too many dishes of patatas bravas! I can thoroughly recommend the Iberico pork and deep fried aubergine in molasses. Trust me! I recommend booking as it’s a small place and very popular. If you didn't manage to book though, there's sometimes space to eat or drink at the bar and window seats.
A fantastic brunch spot at the end of the road (corner of Hampton Park and Cotham Hill). They have seating outside, which is a wonderful sun-trap on a sunny morning, but equally lovely on a colder day. They do a mean full English breakfast!
Rubicon Too
22 Cotham HillA fantastic brunch spot at the end of the road (corner of Hampton Park and Cotham Hill). They have seating outside, which is a wonderful sun-trap on a sunny morning, but equally lovely on a colder day. They do a mean full English breakfast!
Pick up a fresh loaf of bread or a delicious cake to have with your morning coffee!
The Redland Bakery
8 Cotham HillPick up a fresh loaf of bread or a delicious cake to have with your morning coffee!
Exceptional quality, fine dining only a stumble away!
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wilks Restaurant
3 Chandos RdExceptional quality, fine dining only a stumble away!
Fine dining at very reasonable prices! Top notch quality food on your doorstep!
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Chandos Fish Bar
4 Chandos RdFine dining at very reasonable prices! Top notch quality food on your doorstep!
Fine quality, local and seasonal produce at very reasonable prices! Top notch quality food and wine only a hop skip and a jump away!
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Wilsons Restaurant
24 Chandos RdFine quality, local and seasonal produce at very reasonable prices! Top notch quality food and wine only a hop skip and a jump away!
A lovely local pub with a 'gastro' element. Relax here with a paper on the weekend, have a delicious Sunday roast or fine-dine here one evening and when the weather is cold, be warmed by the log fire.
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Kensington Arms
35-37 Stanley RoadA lovely local pub with a 'gastro' element. Relax here with a paper on the weekend, have a delicious Sunday roast or fine-dine here one evening and when the weather is cold, be warmed by the log fire.
Another fine dining experience with a delicious and changing set menu or chill out on an afternoon.
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No Man's Grace
6 Chandos RdAnother fine dining experience with a delicious and changing set menu or chill out on an afternoon.
A relaxed bar with delicious food and drinks. Bellita is all about jollity. Perch at the bar and have a quick bite, or settle in at a table and work through the menu.
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Bellita
A relaxed bar with delicious food and drinks. Bellita is all about jollity. Perch at the bar and have a quick bite, or settle in at a table and work through the menu.
A hip place for healthy food; great for a relaxed brunch or afternoon coffee. They have outside space for when the weather is nice.
Young & Foodish on the hill
A hip place for healthy food; great for a relaxed brunch or afternoon coffee. They have outside space for when the weather is nice.
High quality cuisine at very reasonable prices. Why not go for the 8 or 9 course tasting menu, and what a bargain at that price!
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Bulrush
21 Cotham Rd SHigh quality cuisine at very reasonable prices. Why not go for the 8 or 9 course tasting menu, and what a bargain at that price!
Some of the best steaks in Bristol! Sunday roasts and other great food is also available. The lunch set menu is very reasonable!
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The Cowshed
44-46 Whiteladies RdSome of the best steaks in Bristol! Sunday roasts and other great food is also available. The lunch set menu is very reasonable!
Bosco Pizzeria
96 Whiteladies RdNomu
81 Whiteladies RdDelicious Japanese food with a fantastic gluten free menu!
The Ox Clifton
96a Whiteladies RdSuperb steaks and other offerings!
Drinks & Nightlife
A quirky bar called HMSS (Her Majesty’s Secret Service) right next to Clifton Down Shopping Centre, within a few minutes’ walk of the flat. It does fantastic cocktails that are elaborately and imaginatively served in a cosy, chilled out environment. Once inside the secret front door, you enter through a red London phone box!
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Her Majesty's Secret Service
Whiteladies RoadA quirky bar called HMSS (Her Majesty’s Secret Service) right next to Clifton Down Shopping Centre, within a few minutes’ walk of the flat. It does fantastic cocktails that are elaborately and imaginatively served in a cosy, chilled out environment. Once inside the secret front door, you enter through a red London phone box!
The Brewhouse, has a lovely outside seating area (across the road and opposite Rubicon Too), which is very popular in the summer. It is one of the few spots in Bristol where you can bask in the sun whilst nursing a glass of wine or cold beer.
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Brewhouse and Kitchen - Bristol
31-35 Cotham HillThe Brewhouse, has a lovely outside seating area (across the road and opposite Rubicon Too), which is very popular in the summer. It is one of the few spots in Bristol where you can bask in the sun whilst nursing a glass of wine or cold beer.
A former cargo ship moored in the Mud Dock area of Bristol's Floating Harbour and now used as a fantastic music venue. It's a really unique experience!
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Thekla
The GroveA former cargo ship moored in the Mud Dock area of Bristol's Floating Harbour and now used as a fantastic music venue. It's a really unique experience!
Sightseeing
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadOne of my favourite Banksys, and there are so many around Bristol because he is Bristolian! I can thoroughly recommend a walking tour of them, either independently or with an organised tour.
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Banksy graffiti
One of my favourite Banksys, and there are so many around Bristol because he is Bristolian! I can thoroughly recommend a walking tour of them, either independently or with an organised tour.
Arts & Culture
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadA surprisingly well-stocked and tardis-like Museum and Art Gallery! Free to enter; charges apply to some exhibitions.
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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens RoadA surprisingly well-stocked and tardis-like Museum and Art Gallery! Free to enter; charges apply to some exhibitions.
Bristol's oldest art gallery and the UK's only regional Royal Academy of Art.
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Royal West of England Academy of Art
Queens RoadBristol's oldest art gallery and the UK's only regional Royal Academy of Art.
Everything Else
You may find a tour here on Bristol Open Doors weekend in September. This is where all the Natural History Programmes are produced, and if you're lucky, you may spot David Attenborough!
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BBC Bristol
31-33 Whiteladies RdYou may find a tour here on Bristol Open Doors weekend in September. This is where all the Natural History Programmes are produced, and if you're lucky, you may spot David Attenborough!
Bristol Royal Infirmary
University of Bristol
Queens RoadEssentials
Cotham Post Office
3 Cotham HillSend a post card home, or pick up some essentials from here!
Pick up some food and cook up a storm in the well equipped kitchen!
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Sainsbury's
46-56 Queens RdPick up some food and cook up a storm in the well equipped kitchen!
Boots
66 Queens RdPharmacy and cosmetics store.
Entertainment & Activities
A fantastic cinema that is all about the experience! Sofas, cocktails, wine, beer, milkshakes, delicious food and the obligatory popcorn, all served at your cinema seat. So put up your feet (literally) and enjoy the show!
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Everyman Cinema Bristol
44 Whiteladies RdA fantastic cinema that is all about the experience! Sofas, cocktails, wine, beer, milkshakes, delicious food and the obligatory popcorn, all served at your cinema seat. So put up your feet (literally) and enjoy the show!
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe's largest annual meeting of hot air balloons, attracting over 130 Hot Air Balloons from across the globe. Easy access from the flat, and if you're fit, its walkable in 45 mins-1 hour!
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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is Europe's largest annual meeting of hot air balloons, attracting over 130 Hot Air Balloons from across the globe. Easy access from the flat, and if you're fit, its walkable in 45 mins-1 hour!