Guidebook for Bristol
Arts & Culture
Tobacco Factory Market
Raleigh RoadTheatre; lively bar/restaurant.
St George's Bristol
Great George StreetClassical and classy world music venue.
Sightseeing
SS Great Britain - Mardyke
SS Great Britain - Mardyke Bristol's maritime history
Bristol Industrial Museum
Wapping RoadMuseum showing industrial growth of Bristol
Food Scene
The Cottage Inn
Cumberland RoadGreat waterside fish and chips
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens RoadFree entry
Old Bookshop
65 North StThe cool-est cafe/restaurant in Bristol and my favourite!
Everything Else
Founded as an Augusinian monastery in 1142. Check out the Norman Chapterhouse; the 14th century flying butresses, and the misericords. Also the Lord Mayors Chapel across Park St.
42 locals recommend
Bristol Cathedral
College GreenFounded as an Augusinian monastery in 1142. Check out the Norman Chapterhouse; the 14th century flying butresses, and the misericords. Also the Lord Mayors Chapel across Park St.
Relaxation & Therapy Rooms
12 St Thomas's Square...for lovely, hedonistic, pampering experience!
Escape the traffic, enjoy the open space and take in the elegant surroundings.
84 locals recommend
Clifton Down
Stoke RoadEscape the traffic, enjoy the open space and take in the elegant surroundings.
Bristol's famous bridge designed and engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1870.
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadBristol's famous bridge designed and engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1870.
University of Bristol Botanic Garden
Stoke Park RoadFull of horticultural interest!
Arnolfini
16 Narrow QuayGallery exhibiting contemporary art; cafe and bookshop.
The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum
History of British Empire.
Archeological remains of Bristol Castle built in 11th century and demolished in 1655 by Oliver Cromwell.
33 locals recommend
Castle Park
Broad WeirArcheological remains of Bristol Castle built in 11th century and demolished in 1655 by Oliver Cromwell.
Great egg and bacon sandwich in the open air, overlooking the docks.
8 locals recommend
Brunels Buttery
Museum StreetGreat egg and bacon sandwich in the open air, overlooking the docks.
The Red Lodge Museum
Park RowElizabethan house.
The Georgian House Museum
7 Great George StFurnished with pieces by Sheraton and Chippendale.
Alternative shopping scene - best days Friday and Saturday, although open all week. Fruit and veg on Wednesdays.
126 locals recommend
Saint Nicholas Market
Saint Nicholas StreetAlternative shopping scene - best days Friday and Saturday, although open all week. Fruit and veg on Wednesdays.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Alma Tavern & Theatre
18-20 Alma Vale RdSmall theatre space - and pub with restaurant.