Guidebook for Bristol
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local, it has good food, atmosphere, friendly staff and a small sunny garden. The theatre is the closest you'll get to the fringe in Bristol.
20 locals recommend
The Alma Tavern & Theatre
18-20 Alma Vale RdOur local, it has good food, atmosphere, friendly staff and a small sunny garden. The theatre is the closest you'll get to the fringe in Bristol.
Has a huge deck with great views of the Avon Gorge. Great for the Balloon Festival. We love it because of the view and there is always space.
47 locals recommend
White Lion
Sion HillHas a huge deck with great views of the Avon Gorge. Great for the Balloon Festival. We love it because of the view and there is always space.
The Mall
66 The MallCosey and quiet
Food Scene
Great little cafe , nice for coffeeand healthy, tasty meals, in an interesting arcade of 2nd hand shops.
52 locals recommend
Primrose Cafe
1 Boyce's AveGreat little cafe , nice for coffeeand healthy, tasty meals, in an interesting arcade of 2nd hand shops.
Deco Lounge
Studenty place with good breakfasts and nice food generally. Good atmosphere.
Bravas
7 Cotham HillBest Tapas in Bristol
Only ever had a starter here due to price but it was fantastic
17 locals recommend
River Cottage Kitchen
Only ever had a starter here due to price but it was fantastic
Riverstation
The GroveQuality restaurant on the docks
Sergio's
1-3 Frogmore StNice, small, traditional Italian retaurant
Souk Kitchen
277 North StFresh middle eastern cuisine, nice staff and decor
Bristol Raj
36 Alma Vale RdGood inexpensive Indian. You can take your own alcohol.
Excellent asian fusion food. Early Bird Menu at 6pm for £10 for 2 courses
16 locals recommend
Bauhinia Bar Restaurant
5A Boyce's AveExcellent asian fusion food. Early Bird Menu at 6pm for £10 for 2 courses
Arts & Culture
Un-inspiring ground floor but many treasures upstairs. You have to seek them out. Fanatastic glass, china and impressionist painters in little visited rooms.
233 locals recommend
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens RoadUn-inspiring ground floor but many treasures upstairs. You have to seek them out. Fanatastic glass, china and impressionist painters in little visited rooms.
Un-inspiring Galleries but great coffee shop with great paintings on display
21 locals recommend
Royal West of England Academy of Art
Queens RoadUn-inspiring Galleries but great coffee shop with great paintings on display
Bristol Zoo Gardens
College Roadpretty gardens, very crowded.
Sightseeing
Used tobe a car park but now a public square with great water features, sculptures, displays and events. Science museum and aquarium nearby plus pavement restaurants. Walk through to the Watershed.
Millennium Square Car Park
Canons WayUsed tobe a car park but now a public square with great water features, sculptures, displays and events. Science museum and aquarium nearby plus pavement restaurants. Walk through to the Watershed.
Lovely Georgian Square. Events held here e.g. food markets, Arcadiaspectacular etc
19 locals recommend
Queen Square
Queen SquareLovely Georgian Square. Events held here e.g. food markets, Arcadiaspectacular etc
Magnificent Anglican Parish church dating for 12th century.
29 locals recommend
St Mary Redcliffe Church
12 Colston ParadeMagnificent Anglican Parish church dating for 12th century.
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadFully restored. The interior is fascinating.
Situated on Brandon Hill which is worth exploring. The top of the tower has a 360 degree lookout over Bristol.
130 locals recommend
Cabot Tower
Park StreetSituated on Brandon Hill which is worth exploring. The top of the tower has a 360 degree lookout over Bristol.
A walk thru Clifton Downs to the lookout will enable you to see some special flora. There is also a flock of goats in a fenced enclosure (open to the public) right on the gorge.
Sea Walls
Circular RoadA walk thru Clifton Downs to the lookout will enable you to see some special flora. There is also a flock of goats in a fenced enclosure (open to the public) right on the gorge.
Fantastic gardens with some nice picnic spots. Not many visitors.
17 locals recommend
University of Bristol Botanic Garden
Stoke Park RoadFantastic gardens with some nice picnic spots. Not many visitors.
Ashton Court Golf Course
Abbots Leigh RoadGreat walking with great views
Worth a visit just to see the foyer. Also nice to sit on College Green.
9 locals recommend
Bristol Central Library
College GreenWorth a visit just to see the foyer. Also nice to sit on College Green.
Everything Else
Ordinary Market in a great building with international quick-food stalls outside. Worth buying a meal to eat while wandering around.
126 locals recommend
Saint Nicholas Market
Saint Nicholas StreetOrdinary Market in a great building with international quick-food stalls outside. Worth buying a meal to eat while wandering around.
Essentials
Sainsbury's
46-56 Queens RdSmall shop
My Local
93-95 Whiteladies RdConvenience store
Tesco Express
32 And 34 Regent StConvenience store
Little Waitrose & Partners Clifton
85 Queens RdSmall shop