Guidebook for Bristol
Food Scene
Bell's Diner & Bar Rooms
1-3 York RdTop fine dining spot that is a local secret.
Funky decor in this thali-themed restaurant that is just a short walk away.
50 locals recommend
The Thali Restaurant Montpelier
12 York RdFunky decor in this thali-themed restaurant that is just a short walk away.
The best breakfast/lunch you're ever likely to eat from award winning Katie and Kim's.
15 locals recommend
Katie and Kim's Kitchen
41 Picton StreetThe best breakfast/lunch you're ever likely to eat from award winning Katie and Kim's.
Lovely local indian take away at a price you can't beat. My favourite.
11 locals recommend
Mela Indian Takeaway
19 York RdLovely local indian take away at a price you can't beat. My favourite.
This cafe/restaurant is very cosy and does everything from breakfast to dinner.
57 locals recommend
The Bristolian
2 Picton StThis cafe/restaurant is very cosy and does everything from breakfast to dinner.
Great little Italian with a small menu but authentic top fare and great wine. Young and trendy.
10 locals recommend
Zitto & Bevi
3 Nine Tree HillGreat little Italian with a small menu but authentic top fare and great wine. Young and trendy.
Cafe Kino
108 Stokes CroftVegan cafe where you can watch the world go by in Stokes Croft.
The Canteen
80 Stokes CroftGreat food, fresh, local, and a bar and live music every evening.
Poco Tapas Bar
45 Jamaica StCute little restaurant serving tapas.
Great spot for a weekend breakfast if you can get in before the parents.
73 locals recommend
St Werburghs City Farm
Watercress RoadGreat spot for a weekend breakfast if you can get in before the parents.
They do good coffee, home made food and it's large enough that you won't be fighting for seats. Has an outside seating area.
13 locals recommend
Boston Tea Party Stokes Croft
156 Cheltenham RdThey do good coffee, home made food and it's large enough that you won't be fighting for seats. Has an outside seating area.
Herberts
Wellington AvenueLike stepping into Italy. A treasured shop selling everything Italian foodwise with deli counter too.
18 locals recommend
C & T Licata & Son Ltd
36 Picton StLike stepping into Italy. A treasured shop selling everything Italian foodwise with deli counter too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively bar on a weekend night with DJs. They do a mean Long Island. Love it.
24 locals recommend
The Pipe & Slippers
118 Cheltenham RdLively bar on a weekend night with DJs. They do a mean Long Island. Love it.
Established local pub that attracts a young crowd and has DJs on weekend. Owned by Butcombe brewery so have a great selection.
16 locals recommend
The Bell
16-18 Hillgrove StreetEstablished local pub that attracts a young crowd and has DJs on weekend. Owned by Butcombe brewery so have a great selection.
Local pub with beer garden and DJs on weekend. You could drink here and stagger a hop and a skip home.
21 locals recommend
The Cadbury
68 Richmond RdLocal pub with beer garden and DJs on weekend. You could drink here and stagger a hop and a skip home.
Local old school boozer that is quiet and simple and for those who find the bars of Stokes Croft a bit too much.
The Beaufort
21 York RdLocal old school boozer that is quiet and simple and for those who find the bars of Stokes Croft a bit too much.
Hare On The Hill
41 Thomas St NBath Ales owned cosy old fashioned pub.
The Attic
1 North StGo here to be among other party goers and a slight Mad Max feel.
The Miners Arms
136 Mina RdCosy local run owned by Dawkins brewery.
The Farm
Hopetoun RoadTucked away but cool pub with large outside seating area.
Duke of York
2 Jubilee RdCosiest pub in Bristol. Skittles alley out back.
This pub has a fantastic menu for lunch and evening meals. Shop on Gloucester Road and treat yourself to food and a drink afterwards.
30 locals recommend
The W. G. Grace
71-73 Whiteladies RdThis pub has a fantastic menu for lunch and evening meals. Shop on Gloucester Road and treat yourself to food and a drink afterwards.
The Ox
43 Corn StreetBar with music on most nights and outside seating on the Gloucester Road.
Bar with music on most nights and outside seating on the Gloucester Road.
49 locals recommend
The Gallimaufry
26-28 Gloucester RdBar with music on most nights and outside seating on the Gloucester Road.
Sightseeing
Climb the tower set in a neat ornamental garden for spectacular views of Bristol.
130 locals recommend
Cabot Tower
Park StreetClimb the tower set in a neat ornamental garden for spectacular views of Bristol.
You cannot come to Bristol and not see the iconic suspension bridge or it's camera obscura on the hill behind.
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadYou cannot come to Bristol and not see the iconic suspension bridge or it's camera obscura on the hill behind.
Parks & Nature
Good for a walk run or a contemplative sit down. Popular in summer.
59 locals recommend
St Andrews Park
Effingham RoadGood for a walk run or a contemplative sit down. Popular in summer.
Essentials
My local for supermarket shopping that takes me on a nice walk through the park.
11 locals recommend
Co-op Food
117-121 Gloucester RdMy local for supermarket shopping that takes me on a nice walk through the park.
Entertainment & Activities
Alternative microplex with non-mainstream films and live music and events. Possibly the most Bristol thing in Bristol apart from the Bridge.
32 locals recommend
Cube Microplex
Alternative microplex with non-mainstream films and live music and events. Possibly the most Bristol thing in Bristol apart from the Bridge.
Everything Else
Climbing centre in converted church. Book an introduction and then reward yourself with a pint in each of St. Werburghs's characterful pubs afterwards.
123 locals recommend
We The Curious
One Anchor RdClimbing centre in converted church. Book an introduction and then reward yourself with a pint in each of St. Werburghs's characterful pubs afterwards.