Guidebook for City of Bristol
Food Scene
Small, local and very english pub with real ales and good burgers, also has pub quiz and board games.
http://www.barleymowbristol.com/index.php
12 locals recommend
The Barley Mow
39 Barton RdSmall, local and very english pub with real ales and good burgers, also has pub quiz and board games.
http://www.barleymowbristol.com/index.php
Veeno
1 Glass Wharf Italian wine chain and cafe.
http://www.theveenocompany.com
The Knights Templar
Wetherspoons chain, very close to the flat for a cheap drink and meal.
Starbucks Coffee
1 Temple GateA local and much-loved pub with interesting food. It's very Bristolian, with emphasis on sustainably-sourced products. Expect to pay £10-£14 for a meal or £4-£5 a pint.
http://www.oldmarketassembly.co.uk
This pub is attached to the Wardrobe Theatre (see arts & theatre)
37 locals recommend
Old Market Assembly
25 West StA local and much-loved pub with interesting food. It's very Bristolian, with emphasis on sustainably-sourced products. Expect to pay £10-£14 for a meal or £4-£5 a pint.
http://www.oldmarketassembly.co.uk
This pub is attached to the Wardrobe Theatre (see arts & theatre)
Quirky, bohemian and sustainable restaurant/cafe
http://www.eatdrinkbristolfashion.co.uk/yurtlush/
6 locals recommend
Yurt Lush
Quirky, bohemian and sustainable restaurant/cafe
http://www.eatdrinkbristolfashion.co.uk/yurtlush/
Getting Around
Bristol Temple Meads Station
Temple Meads Station Landing
Closest ferry stop.
https://www.bristolferry.com/ferry/timetable/
Bristol's main train station.
Catch the Bristol Airport Express Flyer - Book online for cheaper fares.
https://flyer.bristolairport.co.uk
Temple Meads (T6)
Bristol's main train station.
Catch the Bristol Airport Express Flyer - Book online for cheaper fares.
https://flyer.bristolairport.co.uk
Bike shop very close to the flat. You can book a bike online.
http://bristolcycleshack.co.uk
Bristol Cycle Shack
25 Oxford StBike shop very close to the flat. You can book a bike online.
http://bristolcycleshack.co.uk
Essentials
McColl's
Closest shop for essentials, snacks and drinks
https://www.mccolls.co.uk
Bristol Post
Temple WayMccolls convenience store:
mccolls.co.uk
Drinks & Nightlife
An extremely Bristolian pub with a bohemian feel, a beer garden and surprisingly good food. There's often a dog or two wandering around if that interests you.
10 locals recommend
Volunteer Tavern
9 New StAn extremely Bristolian pub with a bohemian feel, a beer garden and surprisingly good food. There's often a dog or two wandering around if that interests you.
Very local brewery, a great place to sample different Bristol beers. Usually a pretty chilled-out atmosphere.
www.moorbeer.co.uk
7 locals recommend
Moor Beer Co
Days RoadVery local brewery, a great place to sample different Bristol beers. Usually a pretty chilled-out atmosphere.
www.moorbeer.co.uk
No frills pub with live music.
https://www.facebook.com/TheStagandHoundsBristol/
Stag and Hounds Public House
No frills pub with live music.
https://www.facebook.com/TheStagandHoundsBristol/
Motion
74-78 Avon StPopular night club/rave spot
Arts & Culture
A small and intimate theatre with a wide variety of productions, including the orthodox and the experimental. Some productions are free!
23 locals recommend
The Wardrobe Theatre
25 West StA small and intimate theatre with a wide variety of productions, including the orthodox and the experimental. Some productions are free!