Guidebook for Bristol
Sightseeing
Great place to view the Clifton Suspension Bridge from the huge terrace.
40 locals recommend
Avon Gorge Hotel
Sion HillGreat place to view the Clifton Suspension Bridge from the huge terrace.
Just up the hill from the Suspension Bridge and well worth a visit. Great view of Bristol, Clifton and the bridge.
22 locals recommend
Clifton Observatory and Caves
Litfield RoadJust up the hill from the Suspension Bridge and well worth a visit. Great view of Bristol, Clifton and the bridge.
The pin shows the location of the tourist centre on the far side of the bridge. It's just a 3 minute walk to get to the bridge itself from the house. Amazing, a must-see.
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadThe pin shows the location of the tourist centre on the far side of the bridge. It's just a 3 minute walk to get to the bridge itself from the house. Amazing, a must-see.
You can't take a trip to Clifton without viewing the amazing suspension bridge. It's just a 5 min walk from my Clifton Townhouse.
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadYou can't take a trip to Clifton without viewing the amazing suspension bridge. It's just a 5 min walk from my Clifton Townhouse.
Food Scene
Lovely cafe and restaurant serving local produce. Only open during the daytimes.
52 locals recommend
Primrose Cafe
1 Boyce's AveLovely cafe and restaurant serving local produce. Only open during the daytimes.
Possibly the best little restaurant in Clifton serving amazing Italian dishes and brilliant breakfasts.
26 locals recommend
Rosemarino
1 York PlPossibly the best little restaurant in Clifton serving amazing Italian dishes and brilliant breakfasts.
Try the amazing hot chocolate - this cafe is at the end of the road (less than 1 minute walk from the house!).
Bar Chocolat
Try the amazing hot chocolate - this cafe is at the end of the road (less than 1 minute walk from the house!).
This superb delicatessen has won the best deli of the year several years running.
10 locals recommend
Arch House Deli
This superb delicatessen has won the best deli of the year several years running.
Clifton Village station
4 Princess Victoria StBest fish and chips for miles.
Coffee#1 Clifton
33 Princess Victoria StOne of my favourite coffee shops with a real US-style.
Brunel Raj
7 Waterloo StArguably the best Indian restaurant in Clifton Village.
Bar and restaurant - hugely popular and great food. They don't just serve sausages!
33 locals recommend
Clifton Sausage
7 Portland StBar and restaurant - hugely popular and great food. They don't just serve sausages!
Restored and modernised Victorian open-air lido (swimming pool). Absolutely stunning. Sauna, spa treatments, a fabulous cafe/bar and one of the best restaurants in Bristol. Bring your swimwear!
80 locals recommend
Lido Spa & Restaurant
Oakfield PlaceRestored and modernised Victorian open-air lido (swimming pool). Absolutely stunning. Sauna, spa treatments, a fabulous cafe/bar and one of the best restaurants in Bristol. Bring your swimwear!
It's the first and only The Ivy outside London! Absolutely stunning interior, wonderful service and superb food. Book well in advance!
65 locals recommend
The Ivy Clifton Brasserie
42-44 Caledonia PlIt's the first and only The Ivy outside London! Absolutely stunning interior, wonderful service and superb food. Book well in advance!
Wonderful patisserie and cake shop. Great range of teas and coffee. Highly recommended for a little treat.
15 locals recommend
ANNA Cake Couture
7A Boyce's AveWonderful patisserie and cake shop. Great range of teas and coffee. Highly recommended for a little treat.
Good range of freshly prepared salads and healthy foods. Good coffee and extensive range of teas. Always popular.
20 locals recommend
Coppa Clifton Village
2-10 Regent StGood range of freshly prepared salads and healthy foods. Good coffee and extensive range of teas. Always popular.
Saint Nicholas Market
Saint Nicholas StreetGreat and varied selection of food outlets.
Excellent selection of teas and coffees, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and light meals.
87 locals recommend
Boston Tea Party
293 Gloucester RdExcellent selection of teas and coffees, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and light meals.
Good quality chain restaurant serving French-style food from breakfast through to dinner. Good quality.
31 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie
27 The MallGood quality chain restaurant serving French-style food from breakfast through to dinner. Good quality.
Entertainment & Activities
We love this zoo! Super place to visit. Plenty of open spaces for picnics. Lots to do and see for young and old alike.
192 locals recommend
Bristol Zoo Gardens
College RoadWe love this zoo! Super place to visit. Plenty of open spaces for picnics. Lots to do and see for young and old alike.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Albion
Boyce's AvenueGastro-pub. Great food. Great atmosphere.
One of the oldest buildings in Clifton now a world-famous Cider House. Try a half pint of Exhibition Cider - you'll quickly realise why they only serve it in halves!
22 locals recommend
The Coronation Tap
8 Sion PlOne of the oldest buildings in Clifton now a world-famous Cider House. Try a half pint of Exhibition Cider - you'll quickly realise why they only serve it in halves!
Popular pub with a huge downstairs area. Quite popular with students and young professionals.
38 locals recommend
The Mall
66 The MallPopular pub with a huge downstairs area. Quite popular with students and young professionals.
The Bristol Uni student union building. There's a bar and a venue with bands playing every week.
SUP Bristol
Cumberland RoadThe Bristol Uni student union building. There's a bar and a venue with bands playing every week.
Essentials
Co-op Food
Princess Victoria StreetNearest supermarket
Tesco Express
32 And 34 Regent StArts & Culture
M Shed
Wapping RoadBristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens RoadWonderful restored steam ship, now resting in its original dry dock.
331 locals recommend
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadWonderful restored steam ship, now resting in its original dry dock.