Guidebook for Bristol
Food Scene
No Man's Grace
6 Chandos RdBravas
7 Cotham Hillwilks Restaurant
3 Chandos RdGreat friendly gastropub with outdoor seating in leafy Redland
26 locals recommend
Kensington Arms Redland
35-37 Stanley RdGreat friendly gastropub with outdoor seating in leafy Redland
Beautifully restored outdoor swimming pool, waterside cafe and restaurant. Open til 8am-10pm, this is a local must-see. Tapas menu is awesome
80 locals recommend
Lido Spa & Restaurant
Oakfield PlaceBeautifully restored outdoor swimming pool, waterside cafe and restaurant. Open til 8am-10pm, this is a local must-see. Tapas menu is awesome
Great craft beers, friendly and busy, funky decor and great woodfired pizzas, great sweet pototo chips too. In Kingsdown, safe area popular with students
8 locals recommend
Beerd Bristol
157-159 St Michael's HillGreat craft beers, friendly and busy, funky decor and great woodfired pizzas, great sweet pototo chips too. In Kingsdown, safe area popular with students
Great tapas Bristolian style, right in the heart of vibrant Stokes Croft, watch the world go by whilst feasting on great food made from local produce.
77 locals recommend
Poco Tapas Bar
45 Jamaica StGreat tapas Bristolian style, right in the heart of vibrant Stokes Croft, watch the world go by whilst feasting on great food made from local produce.
Live music, eclectic decor, housed in the Co-exist run Hamilton House, this hub of activity is very much a representation of Bristol's liberal creative spirit. Great locally sourced food on the menu and an ever changing set of musicians playing. Whether you've got dreadlocks or chinos, this place is a vibrant mix of people who enjoy Bristol creative scene.
102 locals recommend
The Canteen
80 Stokes CroftLive music, eclectic decor, housed in the Co-exist run Hamilton House, this hub of activity is very much a representation of Bristol's liberal creative spirit. Great locally sourced food on the menu and an ever changing set of musicians playing. Whether you've got dreadlocks or chinos, this place is a vibrant mix of people who enjoy Bristol creative scene.
Arts & Culture
Good contemporary art shows mainly painting but some multimedia, has great cafe run by Papadeli team on the ground floor
21 locals recommend
Royal West of England Academy of Art
Queens RoadGood contemporary art shows mainly painting but some multimedia, has great cafe run by Papadeli team on the ground floor
This museum hosted Banksy's takeover and is a much loved institution. Wonderful maze of exhibits, natural history, ceramics and paintings. Previous exhibitions have included Leonardo da Vincis drawings, Hogarths etchings and Wildlife Photographer of the year. Has a cafe and is great for kids
233 locals recommend
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens RoadThis museum hosted Banksy's takeover and is a much loved institution. Wonderful maze of exhibits, natural history, ceramics and paintings. Previous exhibitions have included Leonardo da Vincis drawings, Hogarths etchings and Wildlife Photographer of the year. Has a cafe and is great for kids
Bristol's internationally renowned contemporary art space. Wonderful book shop and cafe. Recent exhibitions have included Bristol born artist Richard Long & John Akomfrah
154 locals recommend
Arnolfini
16 Narrow QuayBristol's internationally renowned contemporary art space. Wonderful book shop and cafe. Recent exhibitions have included Bristol born artist Richard Long & John Akomfrah
This gallery also houses artists studios and a renowned print studio. Has a cafe and is about a 40min walk from the flat. Contemporary art, often video and multimedia, most cutting edge exhibits
14 locals recommend
Spike Island
This gallery also houses artists studios and a renowned print studio. Has a cafe and is about a 40min walk from the flat. Contemporary art, often video and multimedia, most cutting edge exhibits
Entertainment & Activities
Beautifully restored art deco cinema, a real treat to visit. Not the cheapest but completely different to multiplexes, food and drink served to you on twin seated red velvet seats or cosy single ones.
75 locals recommend
Everyman Cinema Bristol
44 Whiteladies RdBeautifully restored art deco cinema, a real treat to visit. Not the cheapest but completely different to multiplexes, food and drink served to you on twin seated red velvet seats or cosy single ones.
This place is legendary, once an art venue, now a co-operative run film venue, it's very Bristol! take a mug of tea and grab a blanket to cosy up in the winter. Indie film and music nights too.
32 locals recommend
Cube Microplex
This place is legendary, once an art venue, now a co-operative run film venue, it's very Bristol! take a mug of tea and grab a blanket to cosy up in the winter. Indie film and music nights too.
Bristol's main venue for championing creativity and indepedendent films. This venue has a cafe serving good food and coffee, overlooks the harbour. Home to the short film festival, slapstick festival and palestinian film festival.
110 locals recommend
Watershed
1 Canon's RdBristol's main venue for championing creativity and indepedendent films. This venue has a cafe serving good food and coffee, overlooks the harbour. Home to the short film festival, slapstick festival and palestinian film festival.
Sightseeing
Iconic bridge designed by Isambard Kingdon Brunel, great vistas of Bristol and dundry hills in the distance, walk over the bridge for a walk in Ashton Court, visit Tyntesfield or Leigh Woods, bridge is approx 20mins walk from flat
540 locals recommend
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadIconic bridge designed by Isambard Kingdon Brunel, great vistas of Bristol and dundry hills in the distance, walk over the bridge for a walk in Ashton Court, visit Tyntesfield or Leigh Woods, bridge is approx 20mins walk from flat