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 Stylish, city centre pub for grown-ups |
47 Corn Street Bristol BS1 1HT United Kingdom +44 117 946 8751 |
This impressive pub is housed in a listed Georgian building that was once a bank. It's large, sleek and stylish and attracts a crowd of Bristol's more mature (there's a no-under 21s policy) professionals and trendier types, who appreciate its lively but civilised atmosphere. The bar is well-stocked, with a particularly large selection of wines, available by the glass or by bottle. They also serve British and Mediterranean food on enormous white plates; plaice with lime sauce and tomato and bean casserole with parmesan toast being just two examples. You can order any of the meals in two sizes—smaller for those who are just peckish and full-sized for the famished. They also do sandwiches and bar snacks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Innovative arts in the heart of the harbour |
16 Narrow Quay Bristol BS1 4QA United Kingdom +44 117 929 9191 http://www.chicuk.net/bristol/... |
Housed in a large 1830s building, formerly a tea warehouse, the Arnolfini was founded in 1961 and is now an internationally-renowned arts complex. Situated on the harbour, it's made up of a cinema (showing art house and foreign-language films), visual art galleries (the only place in the city large enough to cater for major artists), a cafe-bar and a small bookshop. You can also find performance art, children's art sessions and author events going on every so often. The cafe-bar is particularly popular, attracting an arty crowd who share the communal benches with various trendies and professionals. Snacks and main meals, all with a Mediterranean flavour, are available noon-3pm and 5pm-8pm daily. It's especially wonderful in the summer when Bristolians like nothing better than to buy a pint from here and drink it on the quayside outside, legs dangling over the water. For exclusive offers and privileges, please visit ChicUK at: www.ChicUK.net Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Seafood and 101 types of beer |
Queen Charlotte Street The Old Granary Bristol BS1 4SB United Kingdom +44 117 905 8000 |
Housed in an enormous old Bzyantium-style building, this place is as popular for its funky basement bar as for its seafood. Head downstairs to try a few of their 101 types of beer or sample the wide range of equally delicious schnapps. Upstairs, the restaurant serves hearty Belgian cuisine - they're most famous for their massive pots of moules served with frites, but also offer dishes such as wild boar sausages and lobster. Kids are very welcome - up to two can eat for free (if under age twelve) if accompanied by adults and there is a good children's menu. One word of warning - if you fancy a quiet evening meal at the weekend, this is perhaps not the place to go. Friday and Saturday nights have a distinct club feel - bouncers on the door and DJs inside - and gets packed and noisy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Bristol's trendiest pub? |
Hillgrove Street Stokes Croft Bristol BS2 8JT United Kingdom +44 117 909 6612 |
At The Bell you'll find a small beer garden, reasonable selection of beers, staff trained in the, "I'm so cool I can't smile at you" style of bartending and a fairly basic, all-wooden decor. So why's it so popular? Because it's drop-dead trendy, that's why! This is the hang-out of the city's young, hip and alternative crew - you may even spot a member of local band Massive Attack if you're lucky. There's a lively but relaxed atmosphere, which is helped along by the DJs who play a selection of reggae and dance a few nights a week - making it a popular place for a pre-club warm-up. A fair number of characters, such as local eccentrics, who frequent the place and the vibe is generally one of live and let live. Not your usual pub and definitely worth a visit if being cool and being seen to be cool is your bag. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nationally Acclaimed and Locally Loved |
1 York Road Montpelier Bristol BS6 5QB United Kingdom +44 117 924 0357 http://www.bellsdiner.co.uk |
Christopher Wicks, the head chef and owner of Bell's Diner, has a passion for only the finest local produce, the most modern and innovative cuisine, and the tastiest classical dishes served by an acutely talented team of chefs and waiters. So that is what he set up to provide at his restaurant. And he hasn't failed in his task. Set smack in the heart of Montpellier, with its inviting, pulsating atmosphere, Bell's Diner serves up an innovative fare while remaining dedicated to perfecting the art of classical cooking. With their passion for local source, and an eclectic wine list showcasing vintages from around the globe, it's a challenge not to enjoy this occasion! Here's one tit-bit for you about Bell's Diner's history: it is a converted grocer's shop, and the restaurant is split into three distinct areas, with views of the kitchen, and the passers-by outside entertaining you on each visit. Oh and they have two AA rosettes by the way. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best curries in Bristol? |
10 The Mall Clifton Bristol BS8 4DR United Kingdom +44 117 970 6066 |
This curry house, at the smarter end of the scale, bill themselves as "purveyors of genuine taste" and their curries certainly live up to this, even if their slightly garish decor doesn't! The food is absolutely sublime - you can taste every herb and spice, it's not greasy, and the portions are large. Best of all, the menu is slightly different from your usual run-of-the-mill places and features lots of unusual specialties and plenty of choice for vegetarians. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ever wanted to smash some plates? |
9 Portland Street Clifton Village Bristol BS8 4JA United Kingdom +44 117 973 1192 http://www.bouboulinas.com |
Recommended by the Vegetarian society and Les Routiers, this is a perfect place for parties and couples (who get cosy in the small alcoves) alike. The atmosphere is both lively and relaxed, with the occasional Greek dancing and plate-smashing session—you can buy a set of six plates to do with what you will! Most nights however, people just concentrate on the food, which is excellent. Choose from mezes, set menus or have just a main course. Vegetarians are very well catered for with specialities such as humus, sauteed halloumi cheese and stuffed vine leaves. Meat eaters are not neglected however, with shish kebabs or lamb klephtiko and there are always fresh fish specials—their whitebait is especially good. House wine starts at £9 a bottle or you can bring your own. Overall, a great place for a healthy and delicious meal in buzzing surroundings—it's been running for over 20 years, so they must be doing something right! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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High quality cuisine, plus belly dancers! |
2 Portwall Lane Bristol BS1 6NB United Kingdom +44 117 922 1883 http://www.byzantium.co.uk |
Styled like an exotic casbah—marble staircases, belly dancers, magicians, low seats and cushions—but with a classically French menu, this place may sound like a confusing mix. Well, somehow it works and the fact that it is a sister restaurant to the Glass Boat should give you an idea of the very high quality here. Upstairs in the dining area, you'll find main courses such as smoked loin of lamb with candied tomatoes and trio of John Dory, scallops and crispy king linguine. Try the Byzantium food lantern - a two-tiered metal lantern containing various tiny nibbles. The wine list is divided into grape varieties and house wine begins at £10 a bottle. Equally good for large parties, business lunches (set menus available) and couples, a meal here is truly an indulgent evening out, and the late licence makes it popular with a certain type of decadent and well-off Bristolian, who can indulge their colonial fantasies. For further information on exclusive privileges and offers, please visit ChicUK Bristol at: www.ChicUK.net Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bristol United Kingdom |
The city centre suffered severe damage during bombing in World War II. Only the shattered foundations of the castle and churches remain in what is left of the original shopping area by the bridge. Though the bombing and ensuing fires devastated the nearby church of St. Nicholas, it was later restored and now boasts one of the more remarkable church clocks in all of Britain. The post-war reconstruction of the city centre consisted of road expansion and brutalist architecture, a style marked by large, cheap tower blocks. Since the 1980s, however, many of these unattractive boxes have been torn down and rebuilt. The change was marked recently with the demolition and rebuilding of the Broadmead shopping centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bristol United Kingdom |
One of the oldest and wealthiest parts of Bristol, Clifton earned most of its wealth in the tobacco and slave trade. Servants were necessary because many of the houses were three or more floors high. Twenty-seven percent of the adult population are full-time students. Clifton was recorded in the "Doomsday Book" as "Cliston", which means "hillside settlement", since it was located on a steep hill. It is an absolutely gorgeous place and a wander round here leaves you with the impression that you've somehow stepped back into time. You can visit all its attractions - Clifton Suspension Bridge, Clifton Observatory and Caves, and Bristol Zoo Gardens for example - or just stroll around, taking in all the marvellous Georgian terraces with their iron balconies. Due north of Clifton is a flat area called Durdham Down, which is often used for recreational purposes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sample the west country's favourite tipple - cider! |
8 Sion Place Clifton Bristol BS8 4AX United Kingdom +44 117 973 9617 |
The "Cori Tap" is Clifton's only cider pub with many varieties of the fermented apple on offer, including many local brews. The drink of choice is the exhibition cider, which is so potent that it can only be served in half pints (but there's no limit to how many you can buy!) The décor is rustic, complete with large wooden barrels holding the aforementioned brews and also acting as stools etc. Sport gets its fair TV screening and it seems popular with rugby followers for some reason. On a Friday night in term-time, it gets packed with trust-funded Bristol University students and can get loud and rather boisterous - this isn't a pub for aesthetes. But if you fancy sampling ciders so strong it'll make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, you're in the right place! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enjoy a fishy feast |
40 Alfred Place (Kingsdown) Bristol BS2 8HD United Kingdom +44 117 944 3060 |
This wonderful restaurant is somewhat of a hidden gem, located on a back street behind the city hospital. Authenticity is very important here—the salt cod is imported from Lisbon and everything on the menu is inspired by a trip to Portugal the owners made some years ago. Their specialty is the cataplana, Portuguese for a large, copper bowl with a lid; lift the lid and you'll find a steaming-hot stew of fish, seafood and pork. If you book a table for dinner, it is yours all night, making this a fantastic place for a relaxed and unhurried treat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Glass Boat |
Welsh Back Bristol BS1 4SB United Kingdom +44 117 929 0704 http://www.glassboat.co.uk |
Yes, it is actually a boat and a very beautiful one at that. Elegant, totally gorgeous and moored on the harbourside, this is the ideal venue for important business breakfasts and lunches or even better, very special romantic occasions. Try to get a window table for maximum atmosphere. They have recently appointed a new Swedish chef, and Scandinavian dishes such as wallenbergere with lingon berries now nestle amongst perennial favourites like chateau briande or prime fillet steak with seared foie gras. Whether you choose from the á la carte or set menus, all the food is top-class and innovative. Inevitably, your credit card will take a battering, but that's the price you pay for food this good and the kudos of having eaten at one of Bristol's poshest restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lovely traditional pub |
164 St. Michael's Hill Bristol BS2 8DE United Kingdom +44 117 973 3203 |
This pub is a jewel in the crown of the local west country brewery, Smiles. Its very dark, slightly musty interior, gives it a distinctly Victorian feel. Outside in the leafy garden bar, however, the rows of benches and the very welcome gas burning heaters create a slightly Mediterranean and more contemporary atmosphere. The overall effect is one of a classic ale house, and it is very popular with older locals, students and real ale aficionados alike. The pub menu includes stews, chili, salads and curries. Cash only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Very special, traditional pub serving gorgeous food |
38 Jacob Wells Road Clifton Bristol BS8 1DR United Kingdom +44 117 929 2987 |
This place, nestled in the foothills of Clifton, has long wooden tables, hops hanging from the ceiling and a beautiful beer garden out the back - very popular on balmy summer evenings. Add to this the fact that there's no blaring music, and you'll see why it's such a superbly relaxing place for a pint. The food here is head and shoulders above your average pub grub and their Sunday lunches are legendary - get there by 11.30am if you want to be sure of a seat. It's not cheap but you'll get an enormous plate, piled high with the roast meat of your choice and loads of vegetables and gravy. You can also get fish dishes, and vegetarian meals. Overall, a real winner of a pub, and definitely worth making the short trip out of town for. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eat pizza and listen to actors emoting! |
33-34 King Street Bristol BS1 4DT United Kingdom +44 117 929 7712 |
Over 30 years old, this restaurant is a great choice if you fancy eating in the middle of a party! It gets extremely busy downstairs on weekends, with pizzas being passed over the heads of the drinking throng. The walls are covered with photos of the famous celebrities who have wandered in here after their show is over at the Old Vic theater next door. In fact, it has become somewhat of an institution; get in before 11p to stay late and watch out for "Mrs Renato," a classic Italian matriarch—what she says goes! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine in splendour inside an old bank vault! |
43 Corn Street Bristol BS1 1HT United Kingdom +44 117 926 2658 |
For a top dining experience, this nationally-acclaimed restaurant is definitely the place. The setting, an old bank vault, feels cosy and grand at the same time and exudes old-fashioned elegance. The food is classically European, including Roast Monkfish with green peppercorns, brandy and cream, and Lamb Tournedos with ratatouille. The chef, Stephen Markwick, is recognised as being a master at his craft and thought and detail is evident throughout. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bristol United Kingdom |
Park Street, home to the historic Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pizza to pose with |
2-10 Regent Street Clifton Village Bristol BS8 4HW United Kingdom +44 117 974 4259 |
The nation's classiest pizzeria now has three branches in Bristol. This one, in the heart of posh Clifton, is frequented by students and well-off professionals; the branch at 31 Berkeley Square is much the same but being the oldest, has a special place in Bristolians' hearts; the newest branch is on busy Corn Street in the city centre and whilst large and airy is strangely lacking in atmosphere. You know what you'll get at this reliable and popular chain - good pizza (although on the small size) plus trendy and modern surroundings. Consequently, it's very popular with the city's trendies, young families and professionals, all wanting Italian food but not faux-Italian decor. The menu's quite limited, but the pizzas are very highly rated. Toppings include petit pois, spinach, rocket, spiced beef, pine nuts etc. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pizzas from space! |
83 Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2NT United Kingdom +44 117 907 7112 |
You can't miss this place - the bright colours and space-inspired graphics scream out from its pavement-front position on busy Whiteladies Road. It's perfectly positioned to catch all the passing students and young professionals and in summer it's great fun to sit outside and indulge in a spot of people-watching. There are lots of pizzas, naturally, such as "Eggs in Space" (a breakfast pizza, topped with egg, bacon, mushroom and sausage) and Mercury (spinach, cream cheese, nutmeg and cherry tomatoes) - all designed to be filling and fun. They also serve breakfasts and salads and everything is remarkably cheap. For example, certain lunchtimes see two-for-one pizza offers and for those on a shoestring, try the quarter pizza with salad for just £3. There's a small wine list (from £11 a bottle) plus bottled beers, all of which help you to soak up the slightly clubby atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular drinking and eating den on busy street |
Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol BS8 2NT United Kingdom +44 117 973 0534 |
You'll either love or hate this place, and much of that depends of whether you're under 21. If your idea of a good pub is one in which you can sit with a few like-minded friends having a quiet pint, stay well away! You might be able to find just that in the daytime here, but at nights the student population come out bringing liveliness and loudness with them. The pub itself is nothing special—it's new but has been styled to look old but there's a reasonable selection of wine, plus a large selection of lagers and beers. There's also a food menu, which includes snacks, burgers, sandwiches and main dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Highly acclaimed restaurant and fish-lover's paradise |
1 Chandos Road Bristol BS6 6PG United Kingdom +44 117 973 7999 |
This restaurant recently doubled in size (it expanded into the next door premises) but is still busy every night, proving that it really is one the city's favorite places to eat. It's very highly rated, not just in local magazines but by the national press too and its stylish interior makes it perfect for a special occasion—although some find it slightly lacking in atmosphere. Describing itself as "Bristol's fishiest restaurant", the fish is the star here including bass, squid, brill, mackerel, red mullet, skate, john dory, cod, mussels, monkfish, gurnard, scallops, bream, clams, sole and of course, red snapper. There is an emphasis on organic food, everything is wonderfully fresh and it's a GM-free zone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Perhaps Bristol's most acclaimed, trendiest restaurant |
The Grove Bristol BS1 4RB United Kingdom +44 117 914 4434 http://www.riverstation.co.uk |
Right on the water's edge, this is where Bristol's trendy, urbane sophisticates come to eat. Originally a river police, and light permeates throughout, complimenting the modern, minimalist interior. Apart from the upstairs restaurant there is a less formal cafe area for light meals and a small deli downstairs. The food is mainly European, but with British, North African and Oriental twists - dishes include Seared Yellow-fin Tuna with Saffron Risotto, Tomato and Red Onion Tarte Tatin and English Duck Breast with Lyonnaise Potatoes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Veggie haven in covered market |
St. Nicholas Market Corn Exchange Bristol BS1 1JQ United Kingdom +44 77 6349 5862 |
Located inside St. Nicholas Market and over 21 years old, this is the oldest vegetarian cafe in the south west, so you're not just getting great food, you're getting heritage! It's small, slightly scruffy, full of quirky charm and serves everyone from students to pensioners and office workers, who all flock here for the great selection of sandwiches—including humus, nut pates, cheese and chutney varieties plus pasties, cakes and biscuits. They are one of the few places to have a decent range of herbal teas and soya drinks, plus the usual coffees and cold drinks. The strange name? Well, the owner's hand-made bread rolls are so delicious that a friend told him they were the Rolls Royce of the bread world. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Acclaimed Organic Restaurant & Bar |
The Grove City Docks Harbourside Bristol BS1 4RB United Kingdom +44 117 925 1212 http://www.severnshed.co.uk/ |
This hot spot, housed in a former transport shed right on the water's edge, is many things to many people. To business people it's great for working lunches in chic surroundings; foodies love its innovative and mostly organic Middle Eastern/North African cuisine. To Bristol's hip young professionals this is the best place to come for a drink. It's drop-dead trendy and definitely somewhere to see and be seen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern bar popular with smart professionals |
41 Corn St Bristol BS1 1HT United Kingdom +44 117 929 0313 http://www.slugandlettuce.co.uk |
Sitting on busy Corn Street, you are bound to quickly become a fan. Phenomenally popular, this venue has quickly gained a cult status amongst Bristol's dressier students and young professionals, who enjoy drinking in a large modern establishment. Daytime sees besuited workers and the odd shopper enjoying the above average and mainly organic food - Lamb Tagine and Steak Sarnie sandwiches for example - civilised atmosphere and on sunny days, the beer garden at the back. In the evenings things hot up and it becomes both a pre-club warm-up bar and a loud, lively party place itself with its clientele fuelled by the rather wonderful cocktail list! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Old market tradition |
Corn Street Bristol BS1 1JQ United Kingdom +44 (0)117 922 4017 |
This 250 year-old market is divided into three parts—Exchange Hall, Glass Arcade and Covered Market—each with a slightly different focus. The Exchange Hall is the only part completely enclosed and contains a wide variety of stalls selling clothes, candles, jewellery, second-hand books, crockery and sweets. It also houses a cafe and even a resident psychic! Glass Arcade features Real Olive Company, and South west Fine Foods and a selection of vegetables, flowers, food and vintage clothing. Covered Market offers second-hand book shops, a milliner's, cafes, jewellery and a computer repair unit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Thai food in trendy street |
87 Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2NT United Kingdom +44 117 973 8930 |
On lively Whiteladies Road, this is a calm oasis compared to all the people-traffic just outside. The decor is not particularly Thai-inspired, but the food is the real thing - the chef spent many years working in a top hotel in Bangkok, so authenticity is guaranteed. Choose from delicious red or green Thai curries, a wide variety of noodle-based dishes, Thai fish cakes (highly rated), meat and chicken dishes and plenty of vegetarian dishes. Everything is freshly cooked, with many ingredients imported from Thailand. Service is friendly, but occasionally slow and the portions are not on the large side - best to go for a starter as well as a main course if you want to leave feeling full. It's fully licensed and offers Thai lagers and house wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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