Guidebook for Bristol
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This market has an incredible food hall which is sure to suit everyone's taste buds. On the streets surrounding the food market is a quirky range of wears to view, try on and taste too!
12 locals recommend
St Nicholas Market
42-43 High StreetThis market has an incredible food hall which is sure to suit everyone's taste buds. On the streets surrounding the food market is a quirky range of wears to view, try on and taste too!
This Gastro pub is a beautifully thought out experience. Serving great British food, and upstairs a small stage with great performances; this is a fun way to spend your evening. Booking recommended.
Alma Tavern
14 Alma RoadThis Gastro pub is a beautifully thought out experience. Serving great British food, and upstairs a small stage with great performances; this is a fun way to spend your evening. Booking recommended.
This little area of Bristol is perfect pottering fodder! You will find great nooks and crannies throughout Clifton Village selling antiques, arts and crafts, or explore the fabulous deli's and cafes.
24 locals recommend
The Clifton Arcade
Boyce's AvenueThis little area of Bristol is perfect pottering fodder! You will find great nooks and crannies throughout Clifton Village selling antiques, arts and crafts, or explore the fabulous deli's and cafes.
This is the building that hosts the Canteen, but throught this incredible space you can find anything from massage, yoga and drumming circles, to talks from a Buddhist guru! Worth an exploration!
27 locals recommend
Hamilton House
80 Stokes CroftThis is the building that hosts the Canteen, but throught this incredible space you can find anything from massage, yoga and drumming circles, to talks from a Buddhist guru! Worth an exploration!
Beautiful restaurant just round the corner which is really well priced and yummy!
50 locals recommend
The Thali Restaurant Montpelier
12 York RdBeautiful restaurant just round the corner which is really well priced and yummy!
Food Scene
The best breakfast you could ever hope to eat, served by the winning combination that is Katie and Kim. This is really fun eating experience I strongly recommend you try!
15 locals recommend
Katie and Kim's Kitchen
41 Picton StreetThe best breakfast you could ever hope to eat, served by the winning combination that is Katie and Kim. This is really fun eating experience I strongly recommend you try!
This little gem serves amazing, local, conscious food in a tapas style. They have won several awards one being for their sustainability. Brilliant fun atmosphere and only down the road!
77 locals recommend
Poco Tapas Bar
45 Jamaica StThis little gem serves amazing, local, conscious food in a tapas style. They have won several awards one being for their sustainability. Brilliant fun atmosphere and only down the road!
If you are after something a little more refined, Bells is one you have to try and with it being only a stones through from your doorstep, there is no need for a taxi!
35 locals recommend
Bell's Diner & Bar Rooms
1-3 York RdIf you are after something a little more refined, Bells is one you have to try and with it being only a stones through from your doorstep, there is no need for a taxi!
This is the perfect place to treat yourself relax and unwind. Be sure to take your bathing suit and evening attire to this one! Spend your evening watching the calming waters below whilst you eat.
80 locals recommend
Lido Spa & Restaurant
Oakfield PlaceThis is the perfect place to treat yourself relax and unwind. Be sure to take your bathing suit and evening attire to this one! Spend your evening watching the calming waters below whilst you eat.
Its a shame only one category is offered here, as they do it all! Geat locally sourced food serviced all day with free music every evening, very lively venue.
102 locals recommend
The Canteen
80 Stokes CroftIts a shame only one category is offered here, as they do it all! Geat locally sourced food serviced all day with free music every evening, very lively venue.
Just round the corner on the lively picton street is another lovely place to grab some breaky and has some rare to find seating outside for those warmer days.
57 locals recommend
The Bristolian
2 Picton StJust round the corner on the lively picton street is another lovely place to grab some breaky and has some rare to find seating outside for those warmer days.
Arts & Culture
So many unique arts and crafts on sale over the weekend, with a range of great places to eat right on the river front! Harbourside no.1 is good for gigs and food down this part of town too...
11 locals recommend
The Harbourside Market
1 Canon's RdSo many unique arts and crafts on sale over the weekend, with a range of great places to eat right on the river front! Harbourside no.1 is good for gigs and food down this part of town too...
This is set in one of Bristol many incredible buildings. Its a nice thing to do if you are in the mood for a gentle potter.
233 locals recommend
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens RoadThis is set in one of Bristol many incredible buildings. Its a nice thing to do if you are in the mood for a gentle potter.
One of Bristol's brilliant music venues... Always worth a look at whats on, as you can often be nicely surprised.
The Clean Bean
274 Gloucester RdOne of Bristol's brilliant music venues... Always worth a look at whats on, as you can often be nicely surprised.
Bar and music on a boat! Really good music venue worth checking out if you are in town, often have great bands in a really unique setting.
25 locals recommend
Thekla
The GroveBar and music on a boat! Really good music venue worth checking out if you are in town, often have great bands in a really unique setting.
If you like Theatre, this is always the place to try.. Check reviews prior to booking a ticket to save disappointment on a dud show (as with any Theatre!)
90 locals recommend
Bristol Old Vic
King StreetIf you like Theatre, this is always the place to try.. Check reviews prior to booking a ticket to save disappointment on a dud show (as with any Theatre!)
As you can tell by now we have coffee shops and eateries galore in this part of town. This venue is an all rounder; Great gigs downstairs in their cool basement bar with a lovely arty vibe upstairs.
6 locals recommend
The Arts House
108A Stokes CroftAs you can tell by now we have coffee shops and eateries galore in this part of town. This venue is an all rounder; Great gigs downstairs in their cool basement bar with a lovely arty vibe upstairs.
Entertainment & Activities
Bristol Zoo Gardens
College RoadGreat for the kids if they are into Zoo's!
If your stuck for things to do on a rainy day with the kids, visit the Aquarium.. amazing, but can be pricey... they will love it though!
68 locals recommend
Bristol Aquarium
Anchor RoadIf your stuck for things to do on a rainy day with the kids, visit the Aquarium.. amazing, but can be pricey... they will love it though!
This is a really lovely park. The kids play area is fab with a pirates ship and a cool sandy area. They also have an outdoor paddling pool for those warmer days. Great for picnics or BBQ's too!
59 locals recommend
St Andrews Park
Effingham RoadThis is a really lovely park. The kids play area is fab with a pirates ship and a cool sandy area. They also have an outdoor paddling pool for those warmer days. Great for picnics or BBQ's too!
This is a huge green space, great for flying a kite, riding a bike and playing games. In the summer this is the perfect picnic spot. Great views overlooking Bristol's beautiful suspension bridge too!
13 locals recommend
Clifton Down
Clifton DownThis is a huge green space, great for flying a kite, riding a bike and playing games. In the summer this is the perfect picnic spot. Great views overlooking Bristol's beautiful suspension bridge too!
If you are bringing children on your trip then there is a lovely little park a stones throw from the house. There is a kids playing area, and basket ball courts for those bigger kids!
Saint Andrews Road
Saint Andrews RoadIf you are bringing children on your trip then there is a lovely little park a stones throw from the house. There is a kids playing area, and basket ball courts for those bigger kids!