Guidebook for Bristol
Drinks & Food
Leveret Cask House
51 North StOld school pub
A quirky bar, worth looking at all the things that make it homely. Bands sometimes on the weekends.
56 locals recommend
Old Bookshop
65 North StA quirky bar, worth looking at all the things that make it homely. Bands sometimes on the weekends.
This is more of a pub than a bar, right on the water so nice on a summers evening. From here you can get a ferry boat into town.
21 locals recommend
The Cottage Inn
Cumberland RoadThis is more of a pub than a bar, right on the water so nice on a summers evening. From here you can get a ferry boat into town.
Bar with great outside area, normal kind of pub food on offer.
24 locals recommend
The North Street Standard
11-13 North StreetBar with great outside area, normal kind of pub food on offer.
White Lion
Sion HillA pub that has amazing views over the suspension bridge and the gorge.
Harbourside
See the boat, have a drink and enjoy the vibes.
Root
Modern tasty veggy restaurant
The Olive Shed
Great tapas
The Malago Restaurant
220 North StGreat for coffee, breko or dinner
The Pony North Street
291 North StreetLovely restaurant
KASK Wine
51 North StreetFor a great glass of wine and nibbles
Gambas Tapas Bar
Museum StreetTasty tapas
Bertha's Pizza
Cumberland RoadGreat pizza on Whapping Wharf
Seven Lucky Gods
2 Wapping RdGreat for food. Japanese style and small plates
Woky Ko • Cargo
Gaol Ferry StepsSalt and Malt Wapping Wharf
Gaol Ferry StepsProper fish and chips
Thai Garden
100 West StGreat Thai, eat in or take away. Great value for money
Dog Town
2 Museum StreetSonny Stores
47 Raleigh RoadCasual dinning, good food
Sightseeing
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadBrunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadCabot Tower
Park StreetAmazing views of Bristol
M Shed
Wapping RoadMuseum all about Bristol and its history
An amazing bridge you can walk across and then explore Ashton Court on the other side.
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadAn amazing bridge you can walk across and then explore Ashton Court on the other side.
A lovely place to hang out and see the view of the city. You can climb the tower plus there is also a kids park there too.
130 locals recommend
Cabot Tower
Park StreetA lovely place to hang out and see the view of the city. You can climb the tower plus there is also a kids park there too.
Parks & Nature
Great for walks or picnics, the local park run takes place here every Saturday at 9am.
87 locals recommend
Ashton Court Estate
Great for walks or picnics, the local park run takes place here every Saturday at 9am.
A lovely park for a walk, or to take the kids. Coffee vans is there most days.
7 locals recommend
Greville Smyth Park
Ashton Gate RoadA lovely park for a walk, or to take the kids. Coffee vans is there most days.
A lovely large park with a great kids area plus café that does yummy bacon rolls.
26 locals recommend
Victoria Park, Bristol
12 Hill AveA lovely large park with a great kids area plus café that does yummy bacon rolls.
Chew Valley Animal Park
Chew HillAnimal park, only 15mins away great for the kids.
Windmill Hill City Farm
Philip StreetFree farm great for the kids and a nice café too.
Shopping
Park Street Cafe
Cool funky clothes shops all a little different
Cabot Circus
Bond Street SouthThe Mall at Cribbs Causeway
Merlin RoadFree parking inside mall
Quirky clothes shops in market, also lots of food stalls from all nationalities.
126 locals recommend
Saint Nicholas Market
Saint Nicholas StreetQuirky clothes shops in market, also lots of food stalls from all nationalities.
Essentials
North Street
North StreetNorth street offers pretty much everything
Better Food - Bristol
1-5 Gaol Ferry StepsAsda
East StreetTesco Express
32 And 34 Regent StTesco Express
32 And 34 Regent StEntertainment & Activities
Axis Trampolining and Gymnastics Club
South Liberty LaneA brilliant indoor option if its raining ideal for all ages.
Explore the art gallery, plus grab a lovely coffee and cake. Or sit outside on the waters edge.
154 locals recommend
Arnolfini
16 Narrow QuayExplore the art gallery, plus grab a lovely coffee and cake. Or sit outside on the waters edge.
Bristol Museum which is free to enter and good for kids to run around, reasonably priced cafe just on the water front.
219 locals recommend
M Shed
Wapping RoadBristol Museum which is free to enter and good for kids to run around, reasonably priced cafe just on the water front.
Bristol Ferry Boats
44 The GroveA great way to move around the harbour and see Bristol
Freedog Bristol
Mead StreetKids trampoline park, climbing and soft play
Coffee
Sweven Coffee
12 North StTincan Coffee Co.
234 North StMokoko Coffee & Bakery
2 Gaol Ferry Steps