Bristol tips
Cycle route
Favourite two-wheeled routes around the Bristol area
Bristol And Bath Railway Path
Bristol And Bath Railway PathAKA the strawberry line, a beautiful walking and cycling route in nearby Somerset:
http://www.thestrawberryline.org.uk
Cheddar Valley Railway Walk
Cheddar Valley Railway WalkAKA the strawberry line, a beautiful walking and cycling route in nearby Somerset:
http://www.thestrawberryline.org.uk
Neighbourhoods
Famous for its street art and bohemian vibe, Stokes Croft is a must for daytime grafitti hunting and a great night out. Poco tapas bar is a favourite.
86 locals recommend
Stokes Croft
Stokes CroftFamous for its street art and bohemian vibe, Stokes Croft is a must for daytime grafitti hunting and a great night out. Poco tapas bar is a favourite.
Southville is a recently gentrified area of Bristol and host to Upfest, Europe's largest street art and graffiti festival. The Tobacco Factory theatre is a must for culture vultures and souk kitchen is a fab middle eastern restaurant with a modern twist.
9 locals recommend
Southville
Southville is a recently gentrified area of Bristol and host to Upfest, Europe's largest street art and graffiti festival. The Tobacco Factory theatre is a must for culture vultures and souk kitchen is a fab middle eastern restaurant with a modern twist.
Named by Timeout as one of the top 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world, Easton is a vibrant and multicultural pocket of the city and not far from our house. With a strong Indian and Pakistani influence, we recommend you check out the Easton Jamia Masjid mosque with its beautiful glass dome, the Sweet Mart to buy pretty much any global ingredient you can think of and the Thali Cafe for award winning Indian food in a bright and colourful setting. The Greenbank pub is a lovely family friendly pub and Este Kitchen, No12 Easton and Dela are brilliant cafes to enjoy brunch or a coffee.
11 locals recommend
Easton
Named by Timeout as one of the top 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world, Easton is a vibrant and multicultural pocket of the city and not far from our house. With a strong Indian and Pakistani influence, we recommend you check out the Easton Jamia Masjid mosque with its beautiful glass dome, the Sweet Mart to buy pretty much any global ingredient you can think of and the Thali Cafe for award winning Indian food in a bright and colourful setting. The Greenbank pub is a lovely family friendly pub and Este Kitchen, No12 Easton and Dela are brilliant cafes to enjoy brunch or a coffee.
See Bristol's famous colourful rows of houses in all its glory by walking along the harbourside. The SS Great Britain and M Shed are well worth a visit but our favourite place to survey the view is from the outside tables at the Cottage Inn. Across the river, check out pub-on-a-boat the Grain Barge and the Spoke and Stringer does fantastic brunches with a view.
103 locals recommend
Harbourside
See Bristol's famous colourful rows of houses in all its glory by walking along the harbourside. The SS Great Britain and M Shed are well worth a visit but our favourite place to survey the view is from the outside tables at the Cottage Inn. Across the river, check out pub-on-a-boat the Grain Barge and the Spoke and Stringer does fantastic brunches with a view.
Clifton is the area to go for stunning Georgian architecture, upmarket boutiques and lovely cafes. We recommend the White Lion pub for its terrace which has the best view of the Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
77 locals recommend
Clifton
Clifton is the area to go for stunning Georgian architecture, upmarket boutiques and lovely cafes. We recommend the White Lion pub for its terrace which has the best view of the Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
Food Scene
Wonderful views of the Suspension Bridge from the Terrace. Go for a glass of wine or coffee
40 locals recommend
Avon Gorge Hotel
Sion HillWonderful views of the Suspension Bridge from the Terrace. Go for a glass of wine or coffee
Best brunch ever in brilliant harbourside setting. You may have to queue for an outside table on hot days.
16 locals recommend
Spoke & Stringer
Unit 1 Lime Kiln RdBest brunch ever in brilliant harbourside setting. You may have to queue for an outside table on hot days.
The Thali Restaurant Easton
64-66 St Marks RdDelicious Indian food
Flour & Ash
Best Pizza in Bristol
Very baby and toddler-friendly cafe in Bishopston serving nice brunches and cakes
87 locals recommend
Boston Tea Party
293 Gloucester RdVery baby and toddler-friendly cafe in Bishopston serving nice brunches and cakes
Everyday Thai Restaurant
11 New Station RdGreat local Thai restuarant and takeaway
Pasta Loco
37A Cotham HillGreat pasta restaurant. Will need to book in advance!
Saint Nicholas Market
Saint Nicholas StreetNo12 Easton
12 High StEste Kitchen
7 Greenbank RdDela
Mivart StreetScandinavian style cafe
Coffee#1 Fishponds
782 Fishponds RdThe Greenbank
57 Belle Vue RdGreat family friendly pub
Poco Tapas Bar
45 Jamaica StPlaces for the kids
Lovely local park with three play areas, nice cafe and sensory garden with birds. Good for young children.
Page Park
Lovely local park with three play areas, nice cafe and sensory garden with birds. Good for young children.
Great local park with large open space with access to the Frome Valley Walkway, big playground with Pirate's ship and small cafe hut.
15 locals recommend
Oldbury Court Estate
Oldbury Court RoadGreat local park with large open space with access to the Frome Valley Walkway, big playground with Pirate's ship and small cafe hut.
Small indoor soft play open Monday to Friday in local church hall. Suitable for young children. Has cafe selling tasty cakes and kid friendly meals
Cheeky Monkeys
Whitefield RoadSmall indoor soft play open Monday to Friday in local church hall. Suitable for young children. Has cafe selling tasty cakes and kid friendly meals
We The Curious
One Anchor RdGreat science museum for children with lovely cafe and shop
Sightseeing
M Shed
Wapping RoadFree museum with exhibitions about Bristol
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadArnolfini
16 Narrow QuayModern art gallery at Bristol's harbourside
See the classic Bristol architecture from Bristol's harbourside. The harbourside walk is well worth an afternoon stroll.
103 locals recommend
Harbourside
See the classic Bristol architecture from Bristol's harbourside. The harbourside walk is well worth an afternoon stroll.
Historic tower set in lovely Brandon Hill park with stunning views over Bristol
130 locals recommend
Cabot Tower
Park StreetHistoric tower set in lovely Brandon Hill park with stunning views over Bristol
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadExcellent renovated spa and lido with a top notch restaurant
80 locals recommend
Lido Spa & Restaurant
Oakfield PlaceExcellent renovated spa and lido with a top notch restaurant
Drinking
Irish pub with great music. Slightly alternative vibe and not particularly suitable for families but great for a night out
10 locals recommend
The Star
539 Fishponds RoadIrish pub with great music. Slightly alternative vibe and not particularly suitable for families but great for a night out
Excellent if pricey "secret" speakeasy cocktail bar. Booking is a must
49 locals recommend
The Milk Thistle
Colston AvenueExcellent if pricey "secret" speakeasy cocktail bar. Booking is a must
The Apple
Welsh BackCider bar on a boat
The Rummer
All Saints LaneLeft Handed Giant Brewpub
Hawkins LaneOld Market Assembly
25 West StThe Strawberry Thief
26 Broad StBelgian beer bar - table service!
The Love Inn
84 Stokes CroftChance & Counters
20 Christmas StepsBoard game bar! Booking recommended
Cider pub in Clifton - warning, you WILL leave inebriated - the cider is so strong it is sold in half pints!
22 locals recommend
The Coronation Tap
8 Sion PlCider pub in Clifton - warning, you WILL leave inebriated - the cider is so strong it is sold in half pints!