Bristol Guidebook
Sightseeing
Your local park, a great place for a picnic or a sunset stroll.
104 locals recommend
Brandon Hill Nature Park
Park StreetYour local park, a great place for a picnic or a sunset stroll.
A rich historical site. Popular with students and historically a place of protest and community.
College Green
A rich historical site. Popular with students and historically a place of protest and community.
One of Bristol's most recognisable structures. We recommend walking through Clifton Village up to the Observatory and taking in the views of the bridge before walking across to nearby Ashton Court.
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadOne of Bristol's most recognisable structures. We recommend walking through Clifton Village up to the Observatory and taking in the views of the bridge before walking across to nearby Ashton Court.
While away a few hours in beautiful, quaint Clifton Village with it's historic squares and wonderful independent businesses.
35 locals recommend
Clifton Village station
4 Princess Victoria StWhile away a few hours in beautiful, quaint Clifton Village with it's historic squares and wonderful independent businesses.
Country park and mansion with 850 acres of woodland and grassland and many activities. Great place to spot wild deer.
54 locals recommend
Ashton Court
Country park and mansion with 850 acres of woodland and grassland and many activities. Great place to spot wild deer.
Park Street and Queen’s Road boast a great selection of boutiques, music and book shops, bars, clubs and restaurants, as well as being perfect for sightseeing with their iconic buildings.
Starting at the bottom of Park Street, you will see the stunning Bristol Cathedral and College Green, perfect for a picnic and to explore some of Bristol's oldest buildings.
Across the road is one of famous grafitti artist Banksy's most famous Bristol artworks, ‘Well Hung Man’. Another piece by Banksy can also be found at the top of the Park Street in the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. A little further along on Queen’s Road, The Royal West Academy boasts a further selection of international artworks. At the top of Park Street, make a visit to Bristol University’s famous Wills Memorial Building.
10 locals recommend
Park Street
Park StreetPark Street and Queen’s Road boast a great selection of boutiques, music and book shops, bars, clubs and restaurants, as well as being perfect for sightseeing with their iconic buildings.
Starting at the bottom of Park Street, you will see the stunning Bristol Cathedral and College Green, perfect for a picnic and to explore some of Bristol's oldest buildings.
Across the road is one of famous grafitti artist Banksy's most famous Bristol artworks, ‘Well Hung Man’. Another piece by Banksy can also be found at the top of the Park Street in the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. A little further along on Queen’s Road, The Royal West Academy boasts a further selection of international artworks. At the top of Park Street, make a visit to Bristol University’s famous Wills Memorial Building.
The street art capital of Bristol. The area's off-beat, artistic character has given rise to a group of activists and artists calling themselves The People's Republic of Stokes Croft (PRSC), who are seeking to revitalise the area through community action and public art.
86 locals recommend
Stokes Croft
Stokes CroftThe street art capital of Bristol. The area's off-beat, artistic character has given rise to a group of activists and artists calling themselves The People's Republic of Stokes Croft (PRSC), who are seeking to revitalise the area through community action and public art.
Wapping Wharf is rapidly becoming the new independent food and drink quarter for Bristol. From sourdough pizzas to organic fruit and vegetables, and from freshly baked bread to specialist coffees, Wapping Wharf is home to a plethora of independent restaurants, cafes and shops.
Gaol Ferry Steps, the tree-lined, pedestrianised route running through Wapping Wharf, has retailers located along either side, while CARGO, a new retail yard made of converted shipping containers, brings together a range of independent traders.
96 locals recommend
Wapping Wharf
Wapping Wharf is rapidly becoming the new independent food and drink quarter for Bristol. From sourdough pizzas to organic fruit and vegetables, and from freshly baked bread to specialist coffees, Wapping Wharf is home to a plethora of independent restaurants, cafes and shops.
Gaol Ferry Steps, the tree-lined, pedestrianised route running through Wapping Wharf, has retailers located along either side, while CARGO, a new retail yard made of converted shipping containers, brings together a range of independent traders.
Incredible old building, lovely park and BEST views of the bridge!
26 locals recommend
Clifton Observatory
Observatory RoadIncredible old building, lovely park and BEST views of the bridge!
The Promenade
Clifton DownTree-lined avenue leading to the Clifton Downs.
Clifton Down
Stoke RoadSprawling downs; perfect for picnics, ball games and walks.
Food scene
Incredible speciality coffee & brilliant pastries and bread.
13 locals recommend
Mokoko Coffee & Bakery
2 Gaol Ferry StepsIncredible speciality coffee & brilliant pastries and bread.
Little Victories
7 Gaol Ferry StepsSpeciality coffee & baked goods.
Full Court Press
59 Broad StCool speciality coffee and coffee accessories spot in the Old City.
Small Street
Small StreetServing amazing espresso, filter, cakes & sarnies in Bristol's Old City since 2012.
Handmade sourdough pizza Bristol. Take away, gluten free and vegan available. We have a 10% discount for guests!
13 locals recommend
Pizzarova
289 Gloucester RdHandmade sourdough pizza Bristol. Take away, gluten free and vegan available. We have a 10% discount for guests!
Seasonal ingredients & British fare with elevated plating in a renovated shipping container.
6 locals recommend
BOX-E
Seasonal ingredients & British fare with elevated plating in a renovated shipping container.
INSPIRED BY THE IZAKAYA BARS OF TOKYO, SEVEN LUCKY GODS IS A CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED JAPANESE BAR AND RESTAURANT BRINGING YOU OUTSTANDING ASIAN SMALL PLATES, SUSHI, GREAT DRINKS AND A BUZZING ATMOSPHERE IN THE HEART OF BRISTOL’S VIBRANT WAPPING WHARF DEVELOPMENT.
18 locals recommend
Seven Lucky Gods
2 Wapping RdINSPIRED BY THE IZAKAYA BARS OF TOKYO, SEVEN LUCKY GODS IS A CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED JAPANESE BAR AND RESTAURANT BRINGING YOU OUTSTANDING ASIAN SMALL PLATES, SUSHI, GREAT DRINKS AND A BUZZING ATMOSPHERE IN THE HEART OF BRISTOL’S VIBRANT WAPPING WHARF DEVELOPMENT.
Harbourside restaurant in a converted shipping container, featuring small plates & drinks.
10 locals recommend
Tare Restaurant
14 Museum StHarbourside restaurant in a converted shipping container, featuring small plates & drinks.
We are a fully independent, family-owned restaurant located in our neighbourhood of Westbury Park.
10 locals recommend
littlefrench
2 Westbury ParkWe are a fully independent, family-owned restaurant located in our neighbourhood of Westbury Park.
Gambas is the sister restaurant to Bristol institution Bravas. Our menu is made up of signature and popular dishes that we have enjoyed on our trips to Spain.
17 locals recommend
Gambas Tapas Bar
Museum StreetGambas is the sister restaurant to Bristol institution Bravas. Our menu is made up of signature and popular dishes that we have enjoyed on our trips to Spain.
Classic Spanish small plates served in an intimate, softly lit tapas bar plus a group menu option.
81 locals recommend
Bravas
7 Cotham HillClassic Spanish small plates served in an intimate, softly lit tapas bar plus a group menu option.
Creative brunches and pizzas are sold at this bakeshop creating artisanal sweet and savoury produce. Must try their famous 'Sourdoughnuts'.
26 locals recommend
Pinkmans Bakery
85 Park StCreative brunches and pizzas are sold at this bakeshop creating artisanal sweet and savoury produce. Must try their famous 'Sourdoughnuts'.
The Cloakroom Cafe
Woodland RoadQuirky cafe in former Edwardian toilet serving speciality coffee and baked goods.