Jake & Lana’s guidebook
Brunch
This is our favourite brunch spot. It opens at 10am on weekends - if you don't want to queue, get there 10 minutes early! Lots of delicious pastries, and a full breakfast menu. They also have a small grocery section which sells fantastic veg. To top it off, they also have a brilliant selection of wines & cheeses!
7 locals recommend
The Bristol Loaf Bedminster
96 Bedminster ParadeThis is our favourite brunch spot. It opens at 10am on weekends - if you don't want to queue, get there 10 minutes early! Lots of delicious pastries, and a full breakfast menu. They also have a small grocery section which sells fantastic veg. To top it off, they also have a brilliant selection of wines & cheeses!
With a great menu, delicious coffee & lovely staff, this is a very popular brunch spot. It rightly gets busy at weekends, so booking is a good idea!
9 locals recommend
The Malago Restaurant
220 North StWith a great menu, delicious coffee & lovely staff, this is a very popular brunch spot. It rightly gets busy at weekends, so booking is a good idea!
Another fantastic, & very popular, Bedminster brunch spot. Delicious sandwiches on freshly-baked bread, great pastries and salads - great coffee, too. Head early to avoid the queues!
27 locals recommend
Mark's Bread
291 North StAnother fantastic, & very popular, Bedminster brunch spot. Delicious sandwiches on freshly-baked bread, great pastries and salads - great coffee, too. Head early to avoid the queues!
If you want to venture further afield for brunch, The Good Egg in trendy Stoke's Croft offers an impressive menu: from Shakshuka to Smoked Haddock Hash to bagels - there's something for everyone.
136 locals recommend
The Good Egg Stoke Newington
93 Stoke Newington Church StIf you want to venture further afield for brunch, The Good Egg in trendy Stoke's Croft offers an impressive menu: from Shakshuka to Smoked Haddock Hash to bagels - there's something for everyone.
Restaurants
Our favourite restaurant! Authentic tapas with relaxed atmosphere & delicious wines. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Don't leave without trying the Spanish omelette! They do accept walk-ins but it's best to book ahead.
17 locals recommend
Gambas Tapas Bar
Museum StreetOur favourite restaurant! Authentic tapas with relaxed atmosphere & delicious wines. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Don't leave without trying the Spanish omelette! They do accept walk-ins but it's best to book ahead.
A real treat of a restaurant. If you're looking for something a little special, or celebrating a special occasion, Root is your place. Seasonal vegetable focused small plates for sharing. Delicious fish options. Wonderful wine. Not to be missed!
15 locals recommend
Root
A real treat of a restaurant. If you're looking for something a little special, or celebrating a special occasion, Root is your place. Seasonal vegetable focused small plates for sharing. Delicious fish options. Wonderful wine. Not to be missed!
Fully plant-based Persian kebabs, stews & mezze. Very cool spot - make sure you're hungry!
22 locals recommend
Koocha Mezze Bar
203B Cheltenham RdFully plant-based Persian kebabs, stews & mezze. Very cool spot - make sure you're hungry!
Fantastic option for any time of day - breakfast, lunch or dinner, this plant-based falafel spot won't disappoint. Offering small bites, larger falafel & hummus plates & salads, 'Shuk' style. Also worth sampling their sweet treats and smoothies!
Yafo
238 North StreetFantastic option for any time of day - breakfast, lunch or dinner, this plant-based falafel spot won't disappoint. Offering small bites, larger falafel & hummus plates & salads, 'Shuk' style. Also worth sampling their sweet treats and smoothies!
Delicious sourdough pizzas in a relaxed atmosphere, situated next door to the bustling bars of Wapping Wharf. Another one to book ahead for!
9 locals recommend
Bertha's Pizza
Cumberland RoadDelicious sourdough pizzas in a relaxed atmosphere, situated next door to the bustling bars of Wapping Wharf. Another one to book ahead for!
Coffee spots
If you're in Clifton, it's worth grabbing a coffee here. They also offer a good selection of sandwiches & juices. Worth a visit!
Foliage Cafe
17 Regent StIf you're in Clifton, it's worth grabbing a coffee here. They also offer a good selection of sandwiches & juices. Worth a visit!
Fantastic coffee and right on our doorstep! This really is the best spot for coffee in Bedminster. Try one of their cakes or pastries while you're at it... you won't regret it!
Sweven Coffee
12 North StFantastic coffee and right on our doorstep! This really is the best spot for coffee in Bedminster. Try one of their cakes or pastries while you're at it... you won't regret it!
New Cut Coffee
Museum StreetOn the harbourside, very decent coffee.
Things to do
Fantastic, friendly community farm. Check out the allotments, visit the goats, and enjoy a cup of tea in the café. A lovely, lovely way to spend an hour or two!
26 locals recommend
Windmill Hill City Farm
Philip StreetFantastic, friendly community farm. Check out the allotments, visit the goats, and enjoy a cup of tea in the café. A lovely, lovely way to spend an hour or two!
The most stunning woodland. If you enjoy walking, running or just getting out in nature - Leigh Woods is not to be missed!
53 locals recommend
Leigh Woods
The most stunning woodland. If you enjoy walking, running or just getting out in nature - Leigh Woods is not to be missed!
Walk around the grounds, run through the woodland, and keep an eye out for the deer!
54 locals recommend
Ashton Court
Walk around the grounds, run through the woodland, and keep an eye out for the deer!
Currently exhibiting Grayson Perry's Art Club which is well worth a look in.
233 locals recommend
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens RoadCurrently exhibiting Grayson Perry's Art Club which is well worth a look in.
The ultimate walking tour of Bristol. Great if you're looking to immerse yourself in Bristol's history, while spotting some famous street art along the way...
11 locals recommend
Blackbeard to Banksy
College GreenThe ultimate walking tour of Bristol. Great if you're looking to immerse yourself in Bristol's history, while spotting some famous street art along the way...
Bars
A wonderfully cosy Spanish nook offering live music, authentic tapas & friendly service. A gem of a venue and not to be missed when you're in Bedminster. Book ahead for music nights!
14 locals recommend
El Rincon Bristol
A wonderfully cosy Spanish nook offering live music, authentic tapas & friendly service. A gem of a venue and not to be missed when you're in Bedminster. Book ahead for music nights!
Natural/vegan wine bar offering local cheese & charcuterie. A lovely spot with charming outdoor area.
KASK Wine
51 North StreetNatural/vegan wine bar offering local cheese & charcuterie. A lovely spot with charming outdoor area.
Part record store, part bar, this place is as cool as it sounds! Nice selection of beers, great music playing always (of course). Great place for a pre, or post, dinner drink.
Friendly Records
59 North StPart record store, part bar, this place is as cool as it sounds! Nice selection of beers, great music playing always (of course). Great place for a pre, or post, dinner drink.
Fantastic range of beers & wines - with a pretty great menu to soak them up. Very busy at weekends so if you bag yourself a table make sure to hold on to it!
56 locals recommend
Old Bookshop
65 North StFantastic range of beers & wines - with a pretty great menu to soak them up. Very busy at weekends so if you bag yourself a table make sure to hold on to it!
It's a crime to visit Bedminster and not stop for a pint here! Fabulous range of Bristol-brewed beers, including a great low-alcohol option.
Bristol Beer Factory Tap Room
291 North StIt's a crime to visit Bedminster and not stop for a pint here! Fabulous range of Bristol-brewed beers, including a great low-alcohol option.