Sarah’s guidebook
Food
Here are my recommedations: For budgets, I used £, ££, and £££ as an idea of the price scale of each place.
££ - Great Authentic Italian Restaurant just across the street. Also great for breakfast.
26 locals recommend
Rosemarino
1 York Pl££ - Great Authentic Italian Restaurant just across the street. Also great for breakfast.
££ -Glass fronted poolside restaurant. If you want to make an evening of it you could use the pool and facilities by booking one of their packages.
80 locals recommend
Lido Spa & Restaurant
Oakfield Place££ -Glass fronted poolside restaurant. If you want to make an evening of it you could use the pool and facilities by booking one of their packages.
£- One of Bristol's busiest and best loved cafes. In a perfectly positioned sun trap its an ideal place to watch the world go by while tucking into an all day breakfast.
52 locals recommend
Primrose Cafe
1 Boyce's Ave£- One of Bristol's busiest and best loved cafes. In a perfectly positioned sun trap its an ideal place to watch the world go by while tucking into an all day breakfast.
£- This restaurant fuses Chinese, Malaysian, Thai and Singaporean cuisines, combining elements from both the traditional & street food cultures. If you're after a recommendation, the signature Pad Thai is pretty special, and we also love the Rendang Chicken. Blissful.
16 locals recommend
Bauhinia Bar Restaurant
5A Boyce's Ave£- This restaurant fuses Chinese, Malaysian, Thai and Singaporean cuisines, combining elements from both the traditional & street food cultures. If you're after a recommendation, the signature Pad Thai is pretty special, and we also love the Rendang Chicken. Blissful.
£- A tasty Italian with wood fired pizza's, pasta and delicious ice cream.
12 locals recommend
Bosco Clifton Village
29 Regent St£- A tasty Italian with wood fired pizza's, pasta and delicious ice cream.
£- Sausage and mash plus a menu of classic British food served at chunky pine tables.
33 locals recommend
Clifton Sausage
7 Portland St£- Sausage and mash plus a menu of classic British food served at chunky pine tables.
£ - Just a stones throw away and quite possibly the best Sunday roast in Bristol.
8 locals recommend
The Lansdown
8 Clifton Road£ - Just a stones throw away and quite possibly the best Sunday roast in Bristol.
£ -St Nicolas market (city centre) various food stalls from around the world. Good daytime eats in town.
126 locals recommend
Saint Nicholas Market
Saint Nicholas Street£ -St Nicolas market (city centre) various food stalls from around the world. Good daytime eats in town.
££ - Vibrant selection of Restaurants, cafes and bars. Foodie heaven.
96 locals recommend
Wapping Wharf
££ - Vibrant selection of Restaurants, cafes and bars. Foodie heaven.
££- Lovely Mediterranean spot on the river near the M shed and great place for a leisurely lunch.
18 locals recommend
The Olive Shed
££- Lovely Mediterranean spot on the river near the M shed and great place for a leisurely lunch.
£££- Casa Mia - for a very special occasion. Book a long time in advance. This Michelin Star Restaurant is one of the finest in the UK. If you're a foodie the tasting Menu with wine flight is worth every penny & like taking a trip to the theatre!
24 locals recommend
Casamia Bristol
Lower Guinea Street£££- Casa Mia - for a very special occasion. Book a long time in advance. This Michelin Star Restaurant is one of the finest in the UK. If you're a foodie the tasting Menu with wine flight is worth every penny & like taking a trip to the theatre!
A good spot for a drink
A speakeasy cocktail bar. Look for the hat sign and knock on the door to be let in.
33 locals recommend
Hyde & Co
2 Upper Byron PlA speakeasy cocktail bar. Look for the hat sign and knock on the door to be let in.
Gastropub with plush seating in a snug lounge under stained-glass, plus a 3-tiered secret garden.
11 locals recommend
The Mall Clifton Village
14 The MallGastropub with plush seating in a snug lounge under stained-glass, plus a 3-tiered secret garden.
This renowned, low-ceilinged Georgian pub specialises in local ciders.
22 locals recommend
The Coronation Tap
8 Sion PlThis renowned, low-ceilinged Georgian pub specialises in local ciders.
White Lion
Sion HillA drink with a view of the suspension bridge, need I say more!
Things to do
The cinema has comfy sofas and serves up sundaes, pizzas as well as a bar for a few drinks during the movie.
75 locals recommend
Everyman Cinema Bristol
44 Whiteladies RdThe cinema has comfy sofas and serves up sundaes, pizzas as well as a bar for a few drinks during the movie.
Bristol Zoo Gardens
College RoadRed pandas, gorillas and African penguins.
Arnolfini
16 Narrow QuayContemporary art gallery by the water
A great venue, situated on a ship in the harbour. Live music and great for a night out.
25 locals recommend
Thekla
The GroveA great venue, situated on a ship in the harbour. Live music and great for a night out.
This is THE iconic structure of Bristol. Isambard Kingdom-Brunel's bridge is famous for good reason, it's a stunning structure in itself and the views are incredible. Lots to do in the surrounding area like visiting the Clifton Observatory, nearby adventure playground, bijou, up-market Clifton shops or the rolling hills of Ashton Court
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadThis is THE iconic structure of Bristol. Isambard Kingdom-Brunel's bridge is famous for good reason, it's a stunning structure in itself and the views are incredible. Lots to do in the surrounding area like visiting the Clifton Observatory, nearby adventure playground, bijou, up-market Clifton shops or the rolling hills of Ashton Court
Brunel's SS Great Britain is one of the most important historic ships in the world. When she was launched in 1843 she was called 'the greatest experiment since the Creation'. By combining size, power and innovative technology, Brunel created a ship that changed history. His vision for the SS Great Britain made her the great-great-grandmother for all modern ships.
331 locals recommend
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadBrunel's SS Great Britain is one of the most important historic ships in the world. When she was launched in 1843 she was called 'the greatest experiment since the Creation'. By combining size, power and innovative technology, Brunel created a ship that changed history. His vision for the SS Great Britain made her the great-great-grandmother for all modern ships.
A major all-round venue and arts centre. Free concerts in their huge foyer area most nights at the weekend, with their main halls featuring some top international musicians and entertainers.
29 locals recommend
Bristol Beacon
Trenchard StreetA major all-round venue and arts centre. Free concerts in their huge foyer area most nights at the weekend, with their main halls featuring some top international musicians and entertainers.
Brandon Hill Nature Park
Park StreetLovely park with a good vantage point of the city.