Babs’s guidebook
Food scene
Fav local coffee/bakery :)
Excellent coffee and sourdough bread, croissant, pastries and cakes! Plus some greta sandwiches, salads and toasties for lunch or bottles of natural wines to take away.
Grab a coffee and croissant and take them to the park! :) x
25 locals recommend
The Bristol Loaf
213 Church RdFav local coffee/bakery :)
Excellent coffee and sourdough bread, croissant, pastries and cakes! Plus some greta sandwiches, salads and toasties for lunch or bottles of natural wines to take away.
Grab a coffee and croissant and take them to the park! :) x
Local shop to get organic basics - dry and tinned foods plus deli items like local cheeses, cured meats and olives and some great wines. Enjoy the walk through the park to get there
27 locals recommend
Southville Deli
262 North StLocal shop to get organic basics - dry and tinned foods plus deli items like local cheeses, cured meats and olives and some great wines. Enjoy the walk through the park to get there
The Orchard Coffee & Co
20 Clouds Hill RdThe nearest spot to grab a coffee
The Lock Up
182 Church RdGreat local spot for dinner on Church Road for finer dining
Converted bank serving delicious cocktails and vinyl dj's some nights, super close by on church rd, at the entrance to the park.
11 locals recommend
The Red Church
190 Church RdConverted bank serving delicious cocktails and vinyl dj's some nights, super close by on church rd, at the entrance to the park.
Best local pub, with a huge gin selection and local ales plus banging Sunday roasts - book early to get a table!
26 locals recommend
The Dark Horse
172-174 Church RdBest local pub, with a huge gin selection and local ales plus banging Sunday roasts - book early to get a table!
Great local favourite community vibe pub in Greenbank - a lovely friendly area just 6 mins bike ride away. Lots of free music and games nights and all sorts of fun things going on
75 locals recommend
The Greenbank
57 Belle Vue RdGreat local favourite community vibe pub in Greenbank - a lovely friendly area just 6 mins bike ride away. Lots of free music and games nights and all sorts of fun things going on
Great little bistro with very well sourced produce, Spanish vibe menu, cocktails and a buzzy atmosphere. Right in the heart of Stokes Croft.
77 locals recommend
Poco Tapas Bar
45 Jamaica StGreat little bistro with very well sourced produce, Spanish vibe menu, cocktails and a buzzy atmosphere. Right in the heart of Stokes Croft.
Neighbourhoods
Friendly neighbourhood with lovely community feel and some great cafes and shops
11 locals recommend
Easton
Friendly neighbourhood with lovely community feel and some great cafes and shops
Fun vibrant box-park area with heaps of cafes, wine bars, bistros and restaurants to choose from in a lovely riverside setting. Grab a bite then go for a stroll around the Harbourside
96 locals recommend
Wapping Wharf
Fun vibrant box-park area with heaps of cafes, wine bars, bistros and restaurants to choose from in a lovely riverside setting. Grab a bite then go for a stroll around the Harbourside
Leigh Woods
Beautiful woodlands over the suspension bridge for a leisurely walk
Clifton Street
Clifton StreetCharming old part of town with sweet little streets to wander around
Grimy but characterful part of town full of graffiti and music venues. Lots going on, a real hub of town.
86 locals recommend
Stokes Croft
Stokes CroftGrimy but characterful part of town full of graffiti and music venues. Lots going on, a real hub of town.
Music
Beloved music venue with awesome events in a converted church with a huge garden. Check out the website for listings https://www.trinitybristol.org.uk
7 locals recommend
Trinity Centre
Trinity RoadBeloved music venue with awesome events in a converted church with a huge garden. Check out the website for listings https://www.trinitybristol.org.uk
Sightseeing
Or beautiful local park. A sweeping valley setting with huge duck lake in the centre. Plus tennis courts, basketball court, skate park, boule park, library, kiosk and kids play area.
62 locals recommend
St George Park
Church RoadOr beautiful local park. A sweeping valley setting with huge duck lake in the centre. Plus tennis courts, basketball court, skate park, boule park, library, kiosk and kids play area.
Lovely local green space where you can walk for hours down the riverside path and eventually reach a loch with some cute pubs at the end.
7 locals recommend
Conham River Park
53 Conham HillLovely local green space where you can walk for hours down the riverside path and eventually reach a loch with some cute pubs at the end.
Great Lido + Spa for a cold water swim and sauna. Or just go for coffee/lunch and enjoy the pool side sun trap.
35 locals recommend
Clifton Lido and The Victoria Public House
Great Lido + Spa for a cold water swim and sauna. Or just go for coffee/lunch and enjoy the pool side sun trap.