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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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Cosmopolitan wine bar in beautiful Clifton Village |
38 The Mall Clifton Village Bristol BS8 4DS United Kingdom +44 117 973 4443 |
This small and cosy wine bar is very popular with rather wealthy Cliftonites, attracting lots of suits at lunchtimes, and a slightly younger crowd in the evenings, all enjoying the pleasant continental feel. There's a tapas menu, available until 9.30pm. Each menu item includes dishes such as boquerones (fresh anchovies), chorizo, potatas bravas, garlic prawns etc. They also do a lunch menu, which includes pies, baguettes and salads, plus Sunday lunches. As for drinks, there are around 40 different wines to choose from. Or you could choose a bottle of Moet-this is Clifton after all! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Enjoy wines in a shady courtyard |
4 Richmond Terrace Clifton Bristol BS8 1AB United Kingdom +44 117 973 2069 |
This cellar-bar is about three doors down from the university's enormous student union building — so guess who the majority of the punters are.Yes, students.But not just any old students,only those of the richer variety drink here (the poorer ones go to the cheaper pint pubs in town) as good wines don't come cheap. Well, you can get the odd glass of cheapish plonk, but the majority of the wines on offer are good quality and well-chosen, which is perhaps why this place is also popular with professionals as well.If you want lagers and spirits you'll find those here too. Food is also available, of the home-made and relatively basic variety and their breakfasts are becoming extremely popular. If it's sunny, grab one of the tables in the charming courtyard out the back - you'll have to be quick though. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip, basement wine bar |
34 Portland Square Bristol BS2 8RG United Kingdom +44 117 942 4110 |
For over 10 years, this place has lived a double life! By day it's a smart, basement wine bar that attracts all the office workers from thereabouts, but at night it's transformed into a funky pre-club venue, popular with "alternative" and painfully trendy types. So, take your pick. You can listen to the sounds of live DJs (nights-only of course) whilst supping on a wide range of draught or bottled beers and lagers, spirits and of course wine. There is a small charge at the door on those nights when DJs are playing—usually no more than a couple of pounds. You should be aware that it's situated in a square which is, at night, unfortunately renowned for muggings—it's probably not a good idea to go alone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stylish cellar wine bar |
3 Beacon House Queens Avenue, Clifton Bristol BS8 1QU United Kingdom +44 117 973 1289 |
There's an intimacy and special appeal about this atmospheric wine bar, whose candlelight makes you feel a million miles away from busy Park Street, just outside. Maybe that's why it's so popular with students and youngsters trying to be sophisticated as well as thirty-something professionals. The wine list is extensive (around £7 a bottle or £2.50 for a large glass) and they also do some top-class beers - the Old Wallop premium bitter is legendary. Food is served all day, from sandwiches, snacks and salads to main meals such as lime-peppered chicken breasts with chili salsa and seared tuna steak with caper butter. 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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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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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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Light, Airy Wine Bar with a Great Wine Cellar ! |
2 Princess Victoria St. Clifton Bristol BS8 4BP United Kingdom 0117 974 1025 |
In keeping with the ambiance at the Clifton Sausage just up the road, the Quadrant offers a light, airy bar with a traditional – and recently restored – Victorian wine cellar on the lower level. This is the new Quadrant in Clifton Village, sophisticatedly finished with solid tile flooring, bespoke bar-top features (the bar itself consists of subtle wine cases sunk into the hardwood surface) and comfortable seating. The last time we visited we drank the Salice Salentino Cantina Due Palma '02 from Tuscany, which we would highly recommend! Whilst also offering an extensive range of fine ales on tap, this is an ideal venue in which to sup on the latest vintage offering and dine out (yes, food platters and bar snacks are also available). Oh, and if you are left short for that bottle of vino for your upcoming dinner party like we were recently, rest assured - the Quadrant also doubles as an off-licence. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get Overloaded |
344 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 8TP United Kingdom +44 117 42 0526 |
The Tinto Lounge is a recently opened hip café, located between The John Cabot and the Anchor. Its ambience is incredibly comfortable with reclining chairs and soft leather sofas. This joint is popular for its Hoegaarden draught and the extensive wine list. A variety of board games are provided, so you can just relax, play a game or two and enjoy superb food along with a wide range of smoothies and cocktails. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City centre meeting spot |
Units 1-3 The Colston Centre, Colston Avenue Bristol BS1 4UB United Kingdom +44 117 929 2304 |
Yates is not a bad spot for a pint or a meal in the city centre, but it must be admitted that the chain has become synonymous in Britain with a certain type of naffness - it was one of the first places to offer wines in pub-settings (hence the name), but was long ago eclipsed by trendier, more sophisticated places. The city's hip young things wouldn't be seen dead in here, but if you're not bothered about that, it's worth a visit for the following reasons. Firstly, in the daytime it's a good choice for some very filling pub-grub and traditional Sunday lunches. In the evenings, thanks to its frequent drinks promotions and its late licence, it becomes packed with 20, 30 and 40-somethings, all out to drink until they drop, making it perfect if you fancy a riotous night out. Yes, it's rough round the edges, but then, where isn't on a Friday night in England? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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