Kate's Bristol Guidebook
Food scene
The Bristol Loaf
213 Church RdGreat local bakery selling fresh bread, pastries and fab coffee!
Delicious range of organic and whole foods, award winning local cheeses, olives and cold meats.
27 locals recommend
Southville Deli
262 North StDelicious range of organic and whole foods, award winning local cheeses, olives and cold meats.
Family owned eatery offering seasonal and local British cuisine. Top rated Sunday roast, booking is essential!
45 locals recommend
The Lock Up
182 Church RdFamily owned eatery offering seasonal and local British cuisine. Top rated Sunday roast, booking is essential!
Great local cocktail bar with a relaxed atmosphere! Also local craft beers and the like!
6 locals recommend
Bristol Spirit
86 Whitehall RdGreat local cocktail bar with a relaxed atmosphere! Also local craft beers and the like!
Este Kitchen
7 Greenbank RdBest local cafe for a delicious breakfast or brunch...mmmm!!
Award winning local pub - a great place to meet, EAT PIZZA (!!), drink, socialise, debate, relax..!
75 locals recommend
The Greenbank
57 Belle Vue RdAward winning local pub - a great place to meet, EAT PIZZA (!!), drink, socialise, debate, relax..!
Bristol famous! Delicious, ethical & sustainable Indian food in vibey surrounds!
76 locals recommend
The Thali Restaurant Easton
64-66 St Marks RdBristol famous! Delicious, ethical & sustainable Indian food in vibey surrounds!
Another great little cafe within walking distance of the house - just over the other side of the park.
11 locals recommend
The Orchard Coffee & Co
20 Clouds Hill RdAnother great little cafe within walking distance of the house - just over the other side of the park.
A new bar that recently opened up - very cool and hip - great music nights!
11 locals recommend
The Red Church
190 Church RdA new bar that recently opened up - very cool and hip - great music nights!
The Ethicurean
If you fancy a drive out of Bristol, this is a foodie's DREAM!
Old Market Assembly
25 West StHip & trendy bar just a 15 minute walk away!
Pinkmans Bakery
85 Park StIf you’re in town and near park street, give this a visit!
Poco Tapas Bar
45 Jamaica StYou’ll find this gem in Stokes Croft - the hipster quarter!
If you’re travelling through Temple meads train station (Bristol’s main station) get there early so that you can grab a treat from here! It’s tucked away under the arches!
27 locals recommend
Hart's Bakery
Arch 35 Lower Approach RdIf you’re travelling through Temple meads train station (Bristol’s main station) get there early so that you can grab a treat from here! It’s tucked away under the arches!
Poco Deli
282 Church Road15 minute walk from the house - pop in for delicious treats!
The Orchard Coffee & Co
20 Clouds Hill RdIf you’re walking into town down the Bristol/Bath cycle track make sure you go via Old Market - lots of lovely little shops & cafes!
Bakehouse
Saint Philips RoadIf you’re walking into town down the Bristol/Bath cycle track make sure you go via Old Market - lots of lovely little shops & cafes!
The Public Market
Mivart StreetNew on the scene - all eco & ethical - so Bristol!!
Coming from the house, just as you hit the Bristol/Bath cycle track - you’ll find this popular local’s stop! Grab a coffee before you go wandering into town!
Cafe 5 - Cibomatto/Catacolours
37A Bruce RoadComing from the house, just as you hit the Bristol/Bath cycle track - you’ll find this popular local’s stop! Grab a coffee before you go wandering into town!
Sightseeing
Beautiful park with tree lined avenue, lake and icecream hut (in summer!). Have a picnic, see the ducks or take a stroll around the perimeter.
62 locals recommend
St George Park
Church RoadBeautiful park with tree lined avenue, lake and icecream hut (in summer!). Have a picnic, see the ducks or take a stroll around the perimeter.
Old railway station turned teahouse, very cute! Also see the steam train and kids can have a train ride!
14 locals recommend
Avon Valley Railway (AVR)
Bath RoadOld railway station turned teahouse, very cute! Also see the steam train and kids can have a train ride!
Fancy a wild swim while walking along the Bristol Bath railway? Or a picnic? This is the spot!
Picnic Area
Fancy a wild swim while walking along the Bristol Bath railway? Or a picnic? This is the spot!
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadArnolfini
16 Narrow QuayBristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens RoadSaint Nicholas Market
Saint Nicholas StreetConham River Park
53 Conham HillBristol Old Vic
King StreetTobacco Factory
Lido Spa & Restaurant
Oakfield PlaceCabot Tower
Park StreetQueen Square
Queen SquareAshton Court
The Wave
Neighbourhoods
Beautiful Clifton with views over the Avon river and the suspension bridge is a must see! Visit Clifton village and walk around the old streets.
77 locals recommend
Clifton
Beautiful Clifton with views over the Avon river and the suspension bridge is a must see! Visit Clifton village and walk around the old streets.
A walk around Bristol harbour is a must! Gaze up up at the colourful houses and watch the boats go by! You can always catch a ferry half way round if you get a little tired :)
103 locals recommend
Harbourside
A walk around Bristol harbour is a must! Gaze up up at the colourful houses and watch the boats go by! You can always catch a ferry half way round if you get a little tired :)
The hip & trendy part of Bristol with a bit of an edge - check it out if you're into graffiti!
86 locals recommend
Stokes Croft
Stokes CroftThe hip & trendy part of Bristol with a bit of an edge - check it out if you're into graffiti!