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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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 Three floors of fun in busy super-pub |
Skalitzer Strasse 133 Clifton Bristol 10999 United Kingdom +44 117 973 9522 |
Yet another student hang-out on busy Whiteladies Road (aka The Strip), this place stands out due to its sheer size - we're talking three floors of prime drinking space. Housed inside a Victorian-Gothic building, everything from the chandeliers to the sofas screams lavishness! You may spot a few locals, but it's really a student (generally of the rich variety) haunt. All the usual drinks are here, plus a large wine list, champagnes and even Havana cigars - it's what they're used to you see! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Trendy student hang-out |
96 Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol BS8 2QX United Kingdom +44 117 973 7225 http://www.ponana.co.uk |
Described as "very London" (whatever that means) by one of its staff, this is a bar where the young and hip come to see - the massive window at the front is great for people-watching - and be seen. Located on busy Whiteladies Road, aka "The Strip", it attracts young professionals and loads of the more well-heeled students. The food is classic English bar fare and as such not particularly adventurous, but the quality is definitely above average. Their enormous, 12 ounce "Boom Burger" is legendary and a great favourite is the "Boom Basket" - potato skins, prawns, chicken wings, Cajun onion rings and marinated peppers all for £6.95. It's also a good place for a late breakfast. It's all very pleasant, but perhaps the real reason it gets so packed (especially at weekends) is because alongside all the usual beers and spirits, this is one of the very few places in Bristol to sell the loony-juice that is Absyinthe! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Friendly family pub with relaxed and happy atmosphere |
Coldharbour Road Redland Bristol BS6 7JS United Kingdom +44 117 973 5754 |
A short distance from the shops at the top of Whiteladies Road, this place has benches outside at the front, and a spacious and enclosed beer garden at the back, with a playhouse and slide to keep the children happily occupied. It's a very popular place, patronized by business people at lunchtimes and locals, families and students pretty much all the time. Filling and tasty pub-grub is served from noon-2.30p, including sandwiches and baguettes (beef and horseradish, brie with mango chutney etc.), ploughman's lunches, omelettes and jacket potatoes. Main meals include such favourites as scampi and sausages and mash. Children's meals are also available and the delicious Sunday lunches are very popular. 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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Friendly Irish pub |
Cotham Hill Cotham Bristol BS6 6JY United Kingdom +44 117 973 3793 |
One of Bristol's first Irish theme bars, this pub may be part of a chain and about as Irish as the Queen Mother, but it does its best to avoid the obvious clichés. So, whilst on alternate Friday and Saturday nights there's live folk/roots music adding to the Celtic theme, on Wednesday nights you can look forward to more modern music made on instruments other than the fiddle. Its clientele consists mainly of students and it's a friendly place - at weekends or when big football games are shown on the wide-screen TV, the atmosphere can be quite rowdy however. There are pool tables for those who like a bit of competition with their pint, plus a very popular quiz night on Tuesdays. What self-respecting Irish pub would ever go without Guinness? You'll find that here of course, as well as plenty of other ales plus food of the hearty pub-grub variety. 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 Latin America |
113 Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol BS8 2PB United Kingdom +44 117 973 0730 http://www.iguanas.co.uk |
There are quite a few Latin American restaurants in Bristol, so why choose this one? Well, it's definitely the liveliest and is the only one you can visit if you don't want to eat, but just want a few drinks in a funky atmosphere of salsa beats - there's a bar inside at which you can relax, without going anywhere near a fajita! This could be a mistake on your part though, as the food is very good. The menu includes favourites such as burritos and nachos, but also includes some interesting and unusual items such as squid fried in garlic, red snapper in lemon and chilli sauce and crab and shrimp fritter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cosy, candlelit and recommended |
2b Chandos Road Redland Bristol BS6 6PE United Kingdom +44 117 973 2828 |
This charming, cosy, wine bar is the perfect place for a relaxing drink and bite to eat. It caters equally for students who come for the cheap and tasty food and end up having a glass of wine or two, and professionals who want a decent bottle of wine (their wine list is extensive and high quality) and decide to stay for nibbles. The menu is basic but filling, with starters and snacks (baked potatoes etc.); mains (fisherman's pie, sausage and mash) and puddings (banoffi pie, chocolate mousse etc.) There are enough candlelit nooks and crannies to make it a top place for romantic rendezvous, and it's particularly popular with small groups of women who appreciate the hassle-free atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An oasis in youth-oriented Clifton |
115 Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol BS8 2PB United Kingdom +44 117 973 3539 |
Strikingly different from its surrounding youth-oriented bars, this venue brings a sense of the oldie-but-goodie theme to this popular part of Whiteladies Road, aka 'The Strip'. The framed collage murals on the walls sit just below the arrangements of typically British artifacts that litter the border by the ceiling - bowler hats, black umbrellas, and of course, there's a penny farthing there too. Music isn't favored here (which is why many people like it) but above the chatter, you'd be hard pressed to hear it anyhow. There's ample seating, everything from stools to comfy armchairs, and newspapers for you to read while you enjoy your pint. 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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Australian theme bar, popular with sports fans |
Clifton Down Railway Station, Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2PN United Kingdom +44 117 923 7204 |
With the appearance of a stately home overtaken by youth, Australia fever hits you as soon as you set foot inside the door. In the bar crowds congregate around the widescreen television, cheering on the rugby/cricket/football/whatever else is showing, and there's a steady stream of folk to the bar area, taking advantage of the great deals during happy hour. The dining area has a summer-camp feel, with long picnic-style benches and you can enjoy your food in comfort, away from the sporty feel of the bar. Keep walking and you'll enter a peaceful stately haven - leather furniture, coffee tables, newspapers and backgammon games - a mini oasis of centuries past. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Topnotch Drinks & Friendly Prices |
168 Whiteladies Road Bristol BS8 2XZ United Kingdom +44 871 811 4387 http://www.starkbar.com |
Looking for a cheap drink mixed with classy ambiance after a long day at work? If so, Stark is your destination. Located at the top of Whiteladies Road, Bristol's bar haven, Stark sets itself apart by offering class along with great deals. The large space can hold up to 400 guests, and with its high ceilings and stunning decor, it makes the perfect spot for that first drink with someone special, or a raging party with all of your friends. Stark prides itself on their daily "work wind-down," where drink pitchers and cocktails are half price. A variety of affordable meals and appetizers are also available. Music is always playing throughout the lounge, and if you're lucky you might catch a local live performance. After being voted the best bar in South West England in Observer Magazine, it's hard not making this one of your destination points. -Chloe Dickson 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 |