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 Trendy Bar on Busy Street |
89 Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol BS8 2NT United Kingdom +44 117 904 0061 http://www.chicuk.net/bristol/... |
Now, here's a funky place! Decorated in bold primary colours and asymmetric wrought iron artwork, sit inside the cosy bar or at the tables outside to take advantage of the building's sunny position. Being on busy Whiteladies Road, it's great for people-watching and is generally patronised by well-heeled students, young professionals and media types. Expect crowds at weekends. The food is very good for what is essentially a drinking-hole, with dishes such as salmon fillet with Creole sauce and seafood risotto sharing menu space with deep-filled baguettes. There are plenty of wines and lagers plus a great selection of flavoured vodkas. But it's the cocktails that will persuade you to return - an extraordinary collection of unique and lethal drinks with names like Jugged Hedonism, Kamikaze, Smitten Kitten and the hilariously-named - I'm Very Naughty And Promise Not To Do It Again While You're Looking! For further information on exclusive privileges and offers at this venue, visit ChicUK Bristol at www.ChicUK.net Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale drinking spot |
Hotel Du Vin Narrow Lewins Mead Bristol BS1 2NU United Kingdom +44 117 925 5577 http://www.hotelduvin.com |
Like it's place of residency, The Bistro in the Hotel Du Vin offers upscale service to augment an extensive food and drink menu. The Bistro is known throughout Bristol for its extensive wine menu and its upscale ambiance. Offering a three-course meal including wine for 40 pounds, luxury is the key to service here. Ask knowledgeable staff members for advice on your favorite drinks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Booming, beautiful brasserie |
38 Queens Road Bristol BS8 1RE United Kingdom +44 117 930 4777 http://www.browns-restaurants.... |
The magnificent Venetian facade of this building matches its high-quality food and drink and the somewhat lavish ambience inside. The outside tables serve as a hip student/professional hang-out, making it very much a place to be seen. At weekends in particular it gets busy with a mix of well-heeled types - stay away if you like your drinks cheap and your surroundings earthy. Everything is rather grand and impressive: the food ranges from Mediterranean-inspired dishes to old favourites such as steak and Guinness pie - expect to pay £10-14 for two courses. As for drinks, you could stick to wine or beers, but when you can get cocktails mixed and shaken before your very eyes, why would you have anything else? It really comes alive in the summer, with barbecues held on the terrace and there's live jazz on Friday and Sunday evenings throughout the year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cool, Relaxed and Fashionable Nightclub |
14 King St Bristol BS1 4EF United Kingdom 0117 927 2277 http://www.brownstonebar.com |
Brownstone is a cool, relaxed and fashionable club designed to recreate the desires of the truly cosmopolitan night out. Our initial impression was one of style and quality; we were impressed by the vibrant bar and late night lounge club designed for lovers of great music, fine surroundings and superior quality drinks. It may sound like a bit of a cliché, but Brownstone fuses together New York chic with Bristol cool. And it certainly doesn't stop there – we consistently enjoy Brownstone and the experience is a regular pleasure: that's because it's the hangout for everyone from the party set looking for the ultimate night out, to laid-back individuals looking for a cool environment in which to meet up with friends after work and while away the stresses of the day. Check it out – Brownstone won't disappoint! For further information on exclusive privileges and offers at this venue, visit ChicUK Bristol at www.ChicUK.net Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Gourmet Chinese |
71-73 Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2NT United Kingdom +44 117 973 1081 |
Whether you are looking for fantastic Chinese food, a chic bar or possibly both, Dragon Kiss is the place to go. Due to its exceptional all-you-can-eat buffet, fancy cocktails and uber trendy lounge, Dragon Kiss is a surefire hit among locals and visitors alike. The buffet is available for lunch and dinner (it's very affordable) and the drinks are always flowing. If you want to tickle your taste buds try one of their melon-infused cocktails for 5GBP, or alternatively choose from their extensive a-la-carte wine menu. The staff is extremely friendly and the atmosphere is youthful. The nightly crowd is a mixture of trendy college students and hip twenty-something professionals. -Chloe Dickson Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Private Club for Everybody |
69 Park Street Bristol BS1 5PB United Kingdom +44 117 945 1959 http://www.goldbrickhouse.co.uk |
Rich wooden floors, comfortable chairs, a warren of linked intimate drinking and dining spaces spread over three floors-Goldbrick House, its authentic restoration complemented by modern design, has the feel of a chic private club. Opened only in 2006 in side-by-side Georgian townhouses it has already been awarded two AA rosettes for its contemporary and unpretentious cuisine. The service is relaxed and friendly and there is a continuing program of special events (Wine Club, truffle-making, ladies poker and cocktail evening to name but three). Whether you're part of the smart set or just a passer-by, you'll find something exciting at Goldbrick House. - Peter Clements Review © 2007, Wcities |
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East meets West on Whiteladies strip |
65 Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol BS8 2LY United Kingdom +44 117 923 8300 |
Let's get one thing clear straight away - there is absolutely no African connection here, either in the food, decor or theme. If anything it takes its inspiration from America and New Orleans lounge bars in particular - think canvas awnings, ceiling fans and deep sofas. It's slick, relatively sophisticated and attracts students, media-types from the BBC just down the road and professionals, getting especially packed at weekends with those wanting to live the high life. The restaurant upstairs serves up an American and fusion menu - voodoo fishcakes, sesame-coated catfish fillet, nachos etc. - while the bar downstairs is famed for its fabulous cocktails, served with entertaining flourishes by the bar staff. They do serve the standard beers, spirits and wines as well, but honestly, why would you bother when you can have a Manhattan or a Seabreeze? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Everything's bigger in Texas! |
95 Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol BS8 2NT United Kingdom +44 117 974 3794 |
Popular with well-heeled Clifton residents, students and young professionals, the focus of this place is the large, oval bar where some mean cocktails, plus champagne, wines and beers are served up with American panache by trained bar tenders. In fact, America rules here, with images of Marilyn Monroe, JFK and other US icons everywhere. Tex-mex cuisine of gigantic portions—chicken voodoo wings, burgers, enormous steaks, fries etc.—is served all day in the adjoining restaurant. Children are welcome at lunchtime and early evenings (highchairs available). Although the food is popular, many people come here solely for the amazing cocktails and the place becomes lively to say the least. A good time to try it out is a Wednesday, when it's "Happy Hour" all night long and the cocktails are cheaper—just remember, even if they taste like harmless strawberry squash, they are extremely potent! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Taste of the Mediterranean |
55 Queens Rd Clifton Bristol BS8 1QQ United Kingdom 0117 929 4323 http://www.hermanos.co.uk |
A taste of the Mediterranean is what awaits you at this contemporary café-bar on the Queen's Road. During the day, you can pamper yourself with a tasty selection of homemade produce, from soups to open sandwiches, salads to tapas dishes. Visit during the evening and there is a distinctly Cocktail Bar feel, where a strikingly individual and stylish set-up impresses you upon your arrival. Hermanos is decked out in chocolate and vanilla luxury, perfectly complimented by chilled music which lends a mellow light mood. The number of times we have decided to skip dinner to enjoy a light tapas bite here is quite astounding – but it's simply because the offering is so appealing. Hermanos hits the spot with their choice of DJ talent on show, and, complemented as it is with the simple yet attractive décor for which they are famed, the occasion can only be a success! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luna |
15 Richmond Terrace Clifton Bristol BS8 1AA United Kingdom |
Lay back and relax, evenings at Luna are unique, relaxed and sophisticated. Luna prides itself on a consummate range of drinks, with an extensive range of top shelf spirits, and fantastic cocktails created by a talented bar staff. Outstanding service is a given, with table service in the cocktail lounge, all complimented by a chic blend of funk, soul, rare groove, R&B and Jazz, and live entertainment on a regular basis. On the menu there's a selection of high quality tapas and coffees which, in true continental style, are available at all times. In our opinion, this is the hidden gem of Bristol, located, as it is, smack between the hustle and bustle of Park Street and the quiet calm of central Clifton. Everything about this place oozes quality: from the courteous greeting at the door, to the impeccable service inside, you can be confident that Luna will ensure your evening passes off in style... Luna: for after dark. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cool and Classy Late Night Bar |
37 Triangle West Clifton Bristol BS8 1ER United Kingdom 0117 9406101 http://www.theparkbristol.com |
Nonchalant, classy, cool but unpretentious, go to The Park for that post 9-5 aperitif, or spend an evening savouring a bottle of wine. Opening at 4.30pm each day and recently having secured a late licence, this bar is in no hurry... and neither will you be, once you step inside. We love the informal feel to the place, being, as it is, perfect for a quick cocktail or longer evening spent with friends. DJs spin hip-hop, funk, breaks, beats and grooves Thursday to Saturday, and the drinks are equally diverse. An enormous range of unusual draughts, bottles and spirits includes Bath Ales, Batemans Organic, bottles of Tiger and Mash, Staropramen and house vodka Wyborowa. The Park is an enduringly cool hotspot, popular with the young, funky crowd as well as locals and theatregoers and there is also a private lounge available for hire upstairs. Add in the regular appearances by Bristol's influential DJ's and you are all set for a successful night! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cafe, Bar and Restaurant in one... |
44 Whiteladies Rd Clifton Bristol BS8 2NH United Kingdom 0117 973 9302 http://www.whiteladiespictureh... |
Positioned comfortably between café, bar and restaurant, the Picture House serves up a distinctive dining and drinking experience. We have frequently enjoyed a sumptuous three-course meal or have contentedly idled away hours over drinks with friends: this venue is just perfect for both. Combining the vivacious, informal feel of an Italian enoteca with the vibrancy of a Catalan tapas bar, the upstairs section is the ideal spot to enjoy an exceptional meal, which features fresh fish, meats and locally sourced produce, as well as several imaginative vegetarian dishes and 'little dishes' tapas. The menu is complemented by a well stocked bar with an eclectic mix of cocktails, and a fine range of spirits – and the best way we could describe the "feel" of this venue is simply: "warm and chic" no matter what time of day you turn up! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Dining Combined with a Decadent Bar Experience |
15 Berkeley Square Bristol BS8 1HB United Kingdom 0117 921 0455 http://www.thesquareclub.com |
Your first step inside The Square will confirm that this, indeed, was the correct place to host your closing meeting or bring that special person for dinner. The Square combines one of the city's most elegant dining experiences with a genuinely decadent bar experience. We think the food is very well presented and adventurous – but not overly adventurous, which we like. And we would bet our house on the fact that you will be aching to re-sample the desserts on offer as soon as possible after your first meal! Whether due to the opulent dining room, polished wooden floors, striking sculptures or beautiful works of art, the ambience created at this location gently facilitates the conversation in small groups or romantic evenings. Review © 2007, Wcities |