Guidebook for City of Bristol

Paula
Guidebook for City of Bristol

Food Scene

All my friends will tell you I'm a foodie through and through. I don't like parting with cash unless I get food and service that rival my own kitchen. Luckily we have a really good choice of local eateries for a range of budgets and occasions.
Excellent award winning sourdough bread and baked goods. Lovely cafe and excellent coffee.
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The Bristol Loaf
213 Church Rd
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Excellent award winning sourdough bread and baked goods. Lovely cafe and excellent coffee.
Relaxed cafe bistro with an evening pizza menu. Excellent food and service within walking distance of Sherbourne Street.
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Grounded Redfield
287 Church Rd
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Relaxed cafe bistro with an evening pizza menu. Excellent food and service within walking distance of Sherbourne Street.
Award winning restaurant on our doorstep. Friendly welcoming staff, they cater for large groups. Booking advised.
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The Lock Up
182 Church Rd
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Award winning restaurant on our doorstep. Friendly welcoming staff, they cater for large groups. Booking advised.
Cafe and Restaurant, serves a varied quality menu including vegetarian and regular breakfasts. Family friendly.
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The Faraway Tree
136 Church Rd
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Cafe and Restaurant, serves a varied quality menu including vegetarian and regular breakfasts. Family friendly.
Restaurant, cafe and bar open to the public with stunning views of Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
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Avon Gorge Hotel
Sion Hill
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Restaurant, cafe and bar open to the public with stunning views of Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Riverside venue. Nestled alongside the River Avon on the far side. You access the bar by hailing the motorboat ferry across the river. You can take a lovely stroll or bike ride along the river avon from Netham Lock to the crossing point. There are further walks on the far side of the river. Ferry tours from the city centre also stop here. Live Music on Fridays. Only Open Easter to September.
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Beese's Riverside Bar
Wyndham Crescent
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Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Riverside venue. Nestled alongside the River Avon on the far side. You access the bar by hailing the motorboat ferry across the river. You can take a lovely stroll or bike ride along the river avon from Netham Lock to the crossing point. There are further walks on the far side of the river. Ferry tours from the city centre also stop here. Live Music on Fridays. Only Open Easter to September.
Great for Bristol's own Pie Minister pie dinners and Sunday Roasts. Book to avoid disappointment. You can find them on Facebook.
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The Dark Horse
172-174 Church Rd
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Great for Bristol's own Pie Minister pie dinners and Sunday Roasts. Book to avoid disappointment. You can find them on Facebook.
The Greenbank pub in Easton does great pizza and a varied menu of quality and locally sourced grub. Great for large or small groups. Book to avoid disappointment or a long wait. About a 20 minute walk away, you can cross the cycle path to get there quickly.
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The Greenbank
57 Belle Vue Rd
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The Greenbank pub in Easton does great pizza and a varied menu of quality and locally sourced grub. Great for large or small groups. Book to avoid disappointment or a long wait. About a 20 minute walk away, you can cross the cycle path to get there quickly.
As well as great ale, theatre and music, The Old Market Assembly serve great food. Check their menu online and book at popular times to avoid disappointment. Old Market is also an interesting place to visit with curio shops, bars, tapas and live music venues. Recommended as a starting point for a night out in Bristol, buses run regularly here and it is a main junction point for bus routes throughout the city, as well as close proximity to Temple Meads train station.
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Old Market Assembly
25 West St
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As well as great ale, theatre and music, The Old Market Assembly serve great food. Check their menu online and book at popular times to avoid disappointment. Old Market is also an interesting place to visit with curio shops, bars, tapas and live music venues. Recommended as a starting point for a night out in Bristol, buses run regularly here and it is a main junction point for bus routes throughout the city, as well as close proximity to Temple Meads train station.
Authentic Thai restaurant a stones throw from my home. Lovely food, lovely service, what is not to like?
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Siam Smile
325 Church Rd
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Authentic Thai restaurant a stones throw from my home. Lovely food, lovely service, what is not to like?
My current preferred local Indian restaurant. The staff are lovely, attentive and friendly, it is BYO so costs are kept to a minimum, and it is a 5 minute walk away. There is a Polish supermarket next door where you can buy a wide selection of alcoholic beverages.
Delhi Flavour
196 Church Rd
My current preferred local Indian restaurant. The staff are lovely, attentive and friendly, it is BYO so costs are kept to a minimum, and it is a 5 minute walk away. There is a Polish supermarket next door where you can buy a wide selection of alcoholic beverages.
The Orchard is a relatively new cafe, for this one walk to Church road and take a right up the road, you will find it just after the Fountain junction. The do great coffee, breakfasts, brunches and lunches and now do live music and food on Friday evenings.
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The Orchard Coffee & Co
20 Clouds Hill Rd
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The Orchard is a relatively new cafe, for this one walk to Church road and take a right up the road, you will find it just after the Fountain junction. The do great coffee, breakfasts, brunches and lunches and now do live music and food on Friday evenings.
These guys don't sell many pastries but what they do is awesome. By far the best croissant style cinnamon swirl bun i've ever eaten. They only sell them Thursday to Saturday and you'll have to get there early before they sell out! The bakery is found on St Mark's Road in Easton which is well worth a visit - great food shops, cafe's, friendly pub and restaurants.
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East Bristol Bakery
112 St Marks Rd
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These guys don't sell many pastries but what they do is awesome. By far the best croissant style cinnamon swirl bun i've ever eaten. They only sell them Thursday to Saturday and you'll have to get there early before they sell out! The bakery is found on St Mark's Road in Easton which is well worth a visit - great food shops, cafe's, friendly pub and restaurants.

Drinks & Nightlife

Bristol has too many choices to pin down here. I've listed some local faves but if you head into town there is something for everyone. Old Market is a great first call before heading into town for a late night and easily accessed on the main bus route. Here find gay bars, underground music bars and venues, restaurants, pubs and theatre. The city centre offers restaurants, bars, theatres and arthouse cinema galore. Head up to Clifton Triangle at the top of Park Street for nightclubs and more bars. Further up Whiteladies Road you will find more bars and restaurants. Stokes Croft is where you will find vegan eateries, underground music venues, clubs, pubs and bars, further along Gloucester Road is also a haven for bars, restaurants and music venues.
Budget and family friendly pub and restaurant with dependable menu. Excellent for breakfasts, hot drinks, meals, serves alcohol from 8am til 1am most days. A no music policy means its great for catching up with friends without getting a horse throat! Its large enough to accomodate rowdy groups on a night out and family groups at the same time.
Saint Georges Hall
Church Lane
Budget and family friendly pub and restaurant with dependable menu. Excellent for breakfasts, hot drinks, meals, serves alcohol from 8am til 1am most days. A no music policy means its great for catching up with friends without getting a horse throat! Its large enough to accomodate rowdy groups on a night out and family groups at the same time.
Modern traditional pub serving hot food and bar snacks, open til late. Music and DJ's at weekends. Real ale and cider on tap. Sunday Roasts, booking ahead advised.
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The Dark Horse
172-174 Church Rd
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Modern traditional pub serving hot food and bar snacks, open til late. Music and DJ's at weekends. Real ale and cider on tap. Sunday Roasts, booking ahead advised.
Lively pub with pool table, small beer garden, weekend DJ's and live music. Real fire. Some boothes. Friendly and welcoming.
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The Old Stillage
145-147 Church Rd
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Lively pub with pool table, small beer garden, weekend DJ's and live music. Real fire. Some boothes. Friendly and welcoming.
Traditional community pub and late night bar in Easton just a short walk away (about 20 minutes). Has regular line-up of DJ's playing reggae, funk and house music, late night bar, large seated covered beer garden. Live football on TV. Sunday roasts. Gets busy at weekends. Great crowd, popular with international travellers.
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The Plough Inn
223 Easton Rd
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Traditional community pub and late night bar in Easton just a short walk away (about 20 minutes). Has regular line-up of DJ's playing reggae, funk and house music, late night bar, large seated covered beer garden. Live football on TV. Sunday roasts. Gets busy at weekends. Great crowd, popular with international travellers.
Popular hipster community pub serving great pizzas and hot meals, regular changing guest real ales, varied bar. Very popular, arrive early or book to secure a table. Beer garden. Regular live music, comedy and classes are run upstairs.
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The Greenbank
57 Belle Vue Rd
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Popular hipster community pub serving great pizzas and hot meals, regular changing guest real ales, varied bar. Very popular, arrive early or book to secure a table. Beer garden. Regular live music, comedy and classes are run upstairs.
Pub, bar, restaurant, theatre and music venue under one roof. See Website for full offer. Great meeting spot on route to town or for a night of entertainment. Live music most nights. Served well by local bus routes. Old Market is also an interesting place to visit with curio shops, bars, tapas and live music venues. Recommended as a starting point for a night out in Bristol, buses run regularly here and it is a main junction point for bus routes throughout the city, as well as close proximity to Temple Meads train station.
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Old Market Assembly
25 West St
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Pub, bar, restaurant, theatre and music venue under one roof. See Website for full offer. Great meeting spot on route to town or for a night of entertainment. Live music most nights. Served well by local bus routes. Old Market is also an interesting place to visit with curio shops, bars, tapas and live music venues. Recommended as a starting point for a night out in Bristol, buses run regularly here and it is a main junction point for bus routes throughout the city, as well as close proximity to Temple Meads train station.
Hub of Stokes Croft. Bar, music, food, local arts and creative centre.
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Hamilton House
80 Stokes Croft
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Hub of Stokes Croft. Bar, music, food, local arts and creative centre.
If banging dance music and sticky floors is your thing then Motion superclub is the place to go. With a regular line-up of top international dance acts and DJ's, expect large crowds, queues and a memorable night.
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Motion
74-78 Avon St
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If banging dance music and sticky floors is your thing then Motion superclub is the place to go. With a regular line-up of top international dance acts and DJ's, expect large crowds, queues and a memorable night.
Part of Motion complex, large music venue in an industrial part of Bristol. A short walk from Old Market where buses run regularly. Old Market is also an interesting place to visit with curio shops, bars, tapas and live music venues. Recommended as a starting point for a night out in Bristol, buses run regularly here and it is a main junction point for bus routes throughout the city, as well as close proximity to Temple Meads train station.
Marble Factory
74-78 Avon St
Part of Motion complex, large music venue in an industrial part of Bristol. A short walk from Old Market where buses run regularly. Old Market is also an interesting place to visit with curio shops, bars, tapas and live music venues. Recommended as a starting point for a night out in Bristol, buses run regularly here and it is a main junction point for bus routes throughout the city, as well as close proximity to Temple Meads train station.

Arts & Culture

Attached to the Old Market Assembly. Regular programme of theatre and comedy - see program on website for full details. Great bar and food. On main bus route. Old Market is also an interesting place to visit with curio shops, bars, tapas and live music venues. Recommended as a starting point for a night out in Bristol, buses run regularly here and it is a main junction point for bus routes throughout the city, as well as close proximity to Temple Meads train station.
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The Wardrobe Theatre
25 West St
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Attached to the Old Market Assembly. Regular programme of theatre and comedy - see program on website for full details. Great bar and food. On main bus route. Old Market is also an interesting place to visit with curio shops, bars, tapas and live music venues. Recommended as a starting point for a night out in Bristol, buses run regularly here and it is a main junction point for bus routes throughout the city, as well as close proximity to Temple Meads train station.
Theatre, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, independent Sunday Market. This place is the centre hub for the regenerated North Street in Southville. http://tobaccofactory.com
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The Tobacco Factory
134 Raleigh Road
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Theatre, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, independent Sunday Market. This place is the centre hub for the regenerated North Street in Southville. http://tobaccofactory.com

Parks & Nature

One of the things that drew me to buying my home in this part of Bristol was its proximity to a choice of green spaces.
It's on your doorstep. A pleasant way to walk to Whitehall and Easton, or cycle to the Bristol to Bath Cycle Path, a tranquil spot to nature watch. Nice for walks, picnics, running, table tennis, tennis, skatepark, children's play area. The lake is due for development to be more wildlife friendly.
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St George Park
Church Road
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It's on your doorstep. A pleasant way to walk to Whitehall and Easton, or cycle to the Bristol to Bath Cycle Path, a tranquil spot to nature watch. Nice for walks, picnics, running, table tennis, tennis, skatepark, children's play area. The lake is due for development to be more wildlife friendly.
Trooper's Hill Nature reserve is just a short stroll away down Beaufort Road then Malvern Road. Stunning views across Bristol, great for sunsets, sunrises, viewing fireworks and hot air balloons, quiet contemplation.
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Troopers Hill
23 Greendown
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Trooper's Hill Nature reserve is just a short stroll away down Beaufort Road then Malvern Road. Stunning views across Bristol, great for sunsets, sunrises, viewing fireworks and hot air balloons, quiet contemplation.
A quiet sanctuary hidden within bustling central Bristol. Bring monkey nuts to feed the friendly tame squirrels, eat al fresco whilst enjoying the view. Climb Brandon Hill tower and enjoy a 360º view of Bristol and beyond. Free.
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สวนสาธารณะธรรมชาติบรานดอนฮิลล์
Park Street
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A quiet sanctuary hidden within bustling central Bristol. Bring monkey nuts to feed the friendly tame squirrels, eat al fresco whilst enjoying the view. Climb Brandon Hill tower and enjoy a 360º view of Bristol and beyond. Free.
Walk along to Strawberry Lane from Beaufort Road and it will take you down to Conham Road and the River Avon. Enjoy the peace and solitude as the windy walk takes you out of Bristol towards Hanham Lock. Several pubs and bars are dotted along the way including Beese's Tea Gardens, The Chequers and The Lock and Weir at Hanham Lock.
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สวนสาธารณะแม่น้ำคอนแฮม
53 Conham Hill
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Walk along to Strawberry Lane from Beaufort Road and it will take you down to Conham Road and the River Avon. Enjoy the peace and solitude as the windy walk takes you out of Bristol towards Hanham Lock. Several pubs and bars are dotted along the way including Beese's Tea Gardens, The Chequers and The Lock and Weir at Hanham Lock.
Walk along the River Avon on the far side to enjoy peace and tranquility.
Eastwood Farm
Wyndham Crescent
Walk along the River Avon on the far side to enjoy peace and tranquility.
More hidden countryside trails within walking, bike or bus rides of my home. Can be accessed by catching a bus to Hanham or walk along the river from my home.
Hanham Woods
11 Castle Farm Road
More hidden countryside trails within walking, bike or bus rides of my home. Can be accessed by catching a bus to Hanham or walk along the river from my home.
Ashton Court Estate contains mountain bike trails, golf course, miniature railway, hiking and accessable paths for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy. Onsite parking charges or walk across Clifton suspension bridge to access the top gate. A cafe at the Mansion serves hot drinks and snacks.
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ที่ดิน Ashton Court
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Ashton Court Estate contains mountain bike trails, golf course, miniature railway, hiking and accessable paths for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy. Onsite parking charges or walk across Clifton suspension bridge to access the top gate. A cafe at the Mansion serves hot drinks and snacks.

Entertainment & Activities

Multi-plex Cinema a short distance from us. Showing all the latest screenings.
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Showcase Cinema Bristol Avonmeads
Saint Philips Causeway
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Multi-plex Cinema a short distance from us. Showing all the latest screenings.
City Centre Cinema within Cabot Circus Shopping and restaurant complex. Easy access by bus or bike.
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Showcase Cinema De Lux
Glass House Lane
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City Centre Cinema within Cabot Circus Shopping and restaurant complex. Easy access by bus or bike.
City Centre Art-house Cinema by Bristol's waterfront. Also contains a great bar and eatery, has a very good vegetarian choice. See website for listings. Easily accessed by bus, bike or taxi.
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Watershed
1 Canon's Rd
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City Centre Art-house Cinema by Bristol's waterfront. Also contains a great bar and eatery, has a very good vegetarian choice. See website for listings. Easily accessed by bus, bike or taxi.
Mr Wolfs live music venue and bar and noodle restaurant is a city centre magnet for cosmopolitan explorers of Bristol. Popular with international students, travellers and workers alike. There is a Jam Night on Mondays if you fancy a spot under the headlights.
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Mr Wolfs
32 Saint Nicholas Street
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Mr Wolfs live music venue and bar and noodle restaurant is a city centre magnet for cosmopolitan explorers of Bristol. Popular with international students, travellers and workers alike. There is a Jam Night on Mondays if you fancy a spot under the headlights.

Sightseeing

The iconic bridge overlooking the river Avon as it snakes into Bristol. Viewable from much of the city including Trooper's Hill in St George. Great views, photo opportunities and walk from here to access Leigh Woods and Ashton Court Country Park.
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สะพานคลิฟตัน
Bridge Road
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The iconic bridge overlooking the river Avon as it snakes into Bristol. Viewable from much of the city including Trooper's Hill in St George. Great views, photo opportunities and walk from here to access Leigh Woods and Ashton Court Country Park.
View Clifton and beyond through a Victorian Camera Obscura. Then descend the steps into caves within the walls of Avon Gorge. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186220-d212338-Reviews-Clifton_Observatory_and_Caves-Bristol_England.html
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Clifton Observatory
Observatory Road
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View Clifton and beyond through a Victorian Camera Obscura. Then descend the steps into caves within the walls of Avon Gorge. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186220-d212338-Reviews-Clifton_Observatory_and_Caves-Bristol_England.html
Home of iconic Banksy murals and street art (some of which has since been covered up), independent shops and eateries including some of the best Vegan restaurants cafe's. Lots of bars and underground clubs. Hamilton House is in the hub, serving locally sourced food, live music, bar and a range of classes, talks and treatments.
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Stokes Croft
Stokes Croft
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Home of iconic Banksy murals and street art (some of which has since been covered up), independent shops and eateries including some of the best Vegan restaurants cafe's. Lots of bars and underground clubs. Hamilton House is in the hub, serving locally sourced food, live music, bar and a range of classes, talks and treatments.
Bristol is the home of iconic street artist and all-round genious Banksy. Online guides will show you the best of his street art that has survived to this day and you can make your own way round or pay for guided tours.
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Banksy's The Girl With Pearl Earring
Hanover Place
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Bristol is the home of iconic street artist and all-round genious Banksy. Online guides will show you the best of his street art that has survived to this day and you can make your own way round or pay for guided tours.

Shopping

Antique Shopping Arcade with a range of quirky units. Great for window shopping, finding unique gifts, exploring the architecture. Lots of cafe's nearby.
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Clifton Arcade
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Antique Shopping Arcade with a range of quirky units. Great for window shopping, finding unique gifts, exploring the architecture. Lots of cafe's nearby.
Bristol's Independent indoor market. Clothes, ethnic goods, crystals, bike accesories, cards, gifts, records, jewelery etc. Also contains a great food hall of international hot street foods and street markets below. St Nicholas Indoor Market - Open Monday to Saturday, Corn Street. 9.30 - 5 Vegan and Wellness Market - Every Monday, Corn Street. 10 - 5 Bristol Farmers’ and Producers’ Market - Every Wednesday, Corn Street and Wine Street. 8 - 2.30 Street Food Market - Every Tuesday & Friday, Wine Street. 10 – 2.30 The Nails Market - Every Friday & Saturday, Corn Street. 10 - 5
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St Nicholas Market
42 All Saints Lane
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Bristol's Independent indoor market. Clothes, ethnic goods, crystals, bike accesories, cards, gifts, records, jewelery etc. Also contains a great food hall of international hot street foods and street markets below. St Nicholas Indoor Market - Open Monday to Saturday, Corn Street. 9.30 - 5 Vegan and Wellness Market - Every Monday, Corn Street. 10 - 5 Bristol Farmers’ and Producers’ Market - Every Wednesday, Corn Street and Wine Street. 8 - 2.30 Street Food Market - Every Tuesday & Friday, Wine Street. 10 – 2.30 The Nails Market - Every Friday & Saturday, Corn Street. 10 - 5
Gloucester Road is famous for being the longest high street of independent retailers in Britain. An extension of Stokes Croft as it edges out of the city towards Horfield, head here for a plethora of cafes, bars, diverse restaurants, charity shops, quirky traders and independent food and clothing outlets, as well as live music venues. There are loads of guides online but try http://bestofbristol.co/74-things-to-do-on-gloucester-road/ for size. A connecting bus can be caught at Old Market (buy a first bus day or nightrider), catch a train from Lawrence Hill to Montpellier station, or start off at Stokes Croft in the centre of town and work your way up.
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Gloucester Road
Gloucester Road
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Gloucester Road is famous for being the longest high street of independent retailers in Britain. An extension of Stokes Croft as it edges out of the city towards Horfield, head here for a plethora of cafes, bars, diverse restaurants, charity shops, quirky traders and independent food and clothing outlets, as well as live music venues. There are loads of guides online but try http://bestofbristol.co/74-things-to-do-on-gloucester-road/ for size. A connecting bus can be caught at Old Market (buy a first bus day or nightrider), catch a train from Lawrence Hill to Montpellier station, or start off at Stokes Croft in the centre of town and work your way up.