Guidebook for City of Bristol
Food Scene
Gourmet restaurant, popular and not too pricy, run by people who are passionate about food
19 locals recommend
The Cauldron Restaurant
98 Mina RdGourmet restaurant, popular and not too pricy, run by people who are passionate about food
Popti & Beast
94 Mina RdThis is a lovely bakery
It also a butchers and food shop
Whole food supermarket with a great cafe. Also sells artisan gifts and organic cosmetics
31 locals recommend
Better Food
94A Whiteladies RdWhole food supermarket with a great cafe. Also sells artisan gifts and organic cosmetics
Napolita Cafe
83 Mina RdGreat pizza in this arty gem of a cafe
Lovely coffee and vegan food - a workers cooperative. Also serves craft beer and hosts events and art shows
40 locals recommend
Cafe Kino
108 Stokes CroftLovely coffee and vegan food - a workers cooperative. Also serves craft beer and hosts events and art shows
Great food for breakfast and lunch, excellent coffee and next to the City Farm
73 locals recommend
St Werburghs City Farm
Watercress RoadGreat food for breakfast and lunch, excellent coffee and next to the City Farm
The Thali Restaurant Easton
64-66 St Marks RdIndian food - a Bristol institution
Thali Cafe
The original thali cafe serving fresh, spicy indian food
Drinks & Nightlife
Very friendly, open mike night on Tuesdays and often hosts other events. Real ale and fine wine
20 locals recommend
The Miners Arms
136 Mina RdVery friendly, open mike night on Tuesdays and often hosts other events. Real ale and fine wine
The Farm pub has garden space and at night it hosts DJs. A Bristol hideaway
26 locals recommend
The Farm
Hopetoun RoadThe Farm pub has garden space and at night it hosts DJs. A Bristol hideaway
Arts & Culture
Lovely new museum showing the insight secrets of Brunel's iconic ship.
331 locals recommend
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadLovely new museum showing the insight secrets of Brunel's iconic ship.
Showcases Bristol's history in a vibrant way. Has a nice cafe and the location is wonderful as it right on the harbour
219 locals recommend
M Shed
Wapping RoadShowcases Bristol's history in a vibrant way. Has a nice cafe and the location is wonderful as it right on the harbour
Independent shops, free range graffiti, creative spaces - how long will it hold out against the sweeping tide of gentrification?
86 locals recommend
Stokes Croft
Stokes CroftIndependent shops, free range graffiti, creative spaces - how long will it hold out against the sweeping tide of gentrification?
Sightseeing
Great views, links Clifton village with the beautiful ashton Court Park
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadGreat views, links Clifton village with the beautiful ashton Court Park
A walk round the harbour takes 1 hour plus - depending on how many cafes and bars you stop at. Great views, all kinds of shipping including canoes and waterskiers. The ferry service is cheap and there is a cross harbour ferry near the SS Great Britain
103 locals recommend
Harbourside
A walk round the harbour takes 1 hour plus - depending on how many cafes and bars you stop at. Great views, all kinds of shipping including canoes and waterskiers. The ferry service is cheap and there is a cross harbour ferry near the SS Great Britain
Shopping
Here
108 b Stokes CroftArt gallery and zine shop. Great for gifts and books
Sonnis stocks most things. It's a friendly shop. There is a giant Tesco about a half a mile away. at Eastgate centre
8 locals recommend
Sonni's
46 Mina RdSonnis stocks most things. It's a friendly shop. There is a giant Tesco about a half a mile away. at Eastgate centre
Getting Around
James Street
James StreetThe no 5 bus stops in James Street
Sevier Street
Sevier StreetNo 5 bus stop
Bristol Bus Station
The Coach station is 20 minutes walk
The train station is a brisk 45 minutes walk. Or about an £8 taxi ride
110 locals recommend
Bristol Temple Meads Station
The train station is a brisk 45 minutes walk. Or about an £8 taxi ride