Joanna's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Enjoy the magnificent views and consider walking over to Leigh Woods and the leafy surrounding suburb.
if you have younger children there is a great playground next to the bridge.
For coffee enjoy Chapter and Holmes on the bridge.
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadEnjoy the magnificent views and consider walking over to Leigh Woods and the leafy surrounding suburb.
if you have younger children there is a great playground next to the bridge.
For coffee enjoy Chapter and Holmes on the bridge.
Another spot for fantastic views and a scenic stroll.
22 locals recommend
Clifton Observatory and Caves
Litfield RoadAnother spot for fantastic views and a scenic stroll.
A soothing oasis in the centre of the city. The Tower dates from 1897 and is situated in a hilly park.
104 locals recommend
Brandon Hill Nature Park
Park StreetA soothing oasis in the centre of the city. The Tower dates from 1897 and is situated in a hilly park.
Perfect for a sunny day. I like doing a loop (about three miles) but there are endless jumping off points and food and drink options. You can also get a water taxi or hire paddleboards.
The M Shed is popular with families (and is free!).
103 locals recommend
Harbourside
Perfect for a sunny day. I like doing a loop (about three miles) but there are endless jumping off points and food and drink options. You can also get a water taxi or hire paddleboards.
The M Shed is popular with families (and is free!).
This is one of my favourite national trust locations. There is a 'secret' sprawling outdoor play area behind the stables and the house is a gothic delight.
9 locals recommend
Tyntesfield National Trust Park and gardens
This is one of my favourite national trust locations. There is a 'secret' sprawling outdoor play area behind the stables and the house is a gothic delight.
This is on the harbour and there is still some boat building going on. Some lottery money has recently seen a visitor centre pop up within the cafe. It's very pretty and is a lovely part of the walk by the harbour.
16 locals recommend
Underfall Yard
Cumberland RoadThis is on the harbour and there is still some boat building going on. Some lottery money has recently seen a visitor centre pop up within the cafe. It's very pretty and is a lovely part of the walk by the harbour.
In the older part of the city there are lot's of good food options around here. I'd also really recommend the LHG brewery overlooking the river.
126 locals recommend
Saint Nicholas Market
Saint Nicholas StreetIn the older part of the city there are lot's of good food options around here. I'd also really recommend the LHG brewery overlooking the river.
Food and drinks
Swoon Gelato
15 Kingsmead SquareThe best gelato in the city.
If you like pasta (and don't mind splurging on it) then this is the place for you.
35 locals recommend
Pasta Loco
37A Cotham HillIf you like pasta (and don't mind splurging on it) then this is the place for you.
Flour & Ash
50 Whiteladies RoadExcellent pizza
It isn't the most prominent of the bakeries in Bristol but it is our family favourite. Try the olive or 100% rye sourdough.
17 locals recommend
Joe's Bakery
240-242 Gloucester RdIt isn't the most prominent of the bakeries in Bristol but it is our family favourite. Try the olive or 100% rye sourdough.
A fail safe breakfast/brunch/lunch option in the centre. Famous for sourdough donuts but I prefer their sandwiches.
26 locals recommend
Pinkmans Bakery
85 Park StA fail safe breakfast/brunch/lunch option in the centre. Famous for sourdough donuts but I prefer their sandwiches.
Pasture
2 Portwall LnThe place for steak and cocktails.
Caper and Cure
108A Stokes CroftA brilliant restaurant. The turbot was great.
Recently opened, the outdoor and inside space is spacious and relaxed. Really decent selection of beers. About a 25 minute walk from the house.
Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom, Old Market
Recently opened, the outdoor and inside space is spacious and relaxed. Really decent selection of beers. About a 25 minute walk from the house.
Brilliant setting on the water, great beers, and pizza.30 minutes walk from the house - or you can catch a bus.
11 locals recommend
Left Handed Giant Brewpub
Hawkins LaneBrilliant setting on the water, great beers, and pizza.30 minutes walk from the house - or you can catch a bus.
Food Scene
We really enjoy coming here for seafood on a special occasion. Sometimes they have jazz nights alongside the food.
13 locals recommend
The Spiny Lobster
128 Whiteladies RdWe really enjoy coming here for seafood on a special occasion. Sometimes they have jazz nights alongside the food.
The Pony North Street
291 North StreetOnly open until December so go whilst you still can. The food is excellent.
City/town information
Another one that isn't in Bristol but which is worth the train ride for. Enjoy the tithe barn, a swim in the river, walking over to Avoncliff Aqueduct, and the canal.
189 locals recommend
Bradford-on-Avon
Another one that isn't in Bristol but which is worth the train ride for. Enjoy the tithe barn, a swim in the river, walking over to Avoncliff Aqueduct, and the canal.
City advice
Getting around
The local train
Hop on and off between temple meads, redland, clifton. £1 a ride.