Alison's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Great for up-market independent shops, sightseeing and food.
In Clifton Village, try the Primrose Café for brunch, shop in the Clifton Arcade and don’t miss a walk
across the Clifton Suspension Bridge! For a coffee with a stunning view (or a glass of wine), visit the
Clifton Observatory.
Whiteladies Road is the place to go for restaurants and bars, including excellent sushi at Bento Boss,
pizza at Bosco Pizzeria or Barhumbug. Veggies and vegans are well catered for in Bristol, but if you’re
a meat-eater, try the Ox for the perfect steak (they have an Early Bird Dinner Deal until 7pm Mon-
Fri).
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Clifton
Great for up-market independent shops, sightseeing and food.
In Clifton Village, try the Primrose Café for brunch, shop in the Clifton Arcade and don’t miss a walk
across the Clifton Suspension Bridge! For a coffee with a stunning view (or a glass of wine), visit the
Clifton Observatory.
Whiteladies Road is the place to go for restaurants and bars, including excellent sushi at Bento Boss,
pizza at Bosco Pizzeria or Barhumbug. Veggies and vegans are well catered for in Bristol, but if you’re
a meat-eater, try the Ox for the perfect steak (they have an Early Bird Dinner Deal until 7pm Mon-
Fri).
Full of artists and creatives, perfect for browsing unique
independents, vintage and second-hand shopping, and fun nights out.
Try the Gaulimaufry for lunch or late night drinks. Crofters Rights for fresh pizza and craft beer. The
Coconut Tree for authentic Sri Lankan food. Also the Bootlegger or the Love Inn for cocktails. The
best way to experience this area is to start at the bottom (the Full Moon pub in Stokescroft) and walk up the hill
towards the Arches and Gloucester Road.
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Gloucester Road
Gloucester RoadFull of artists and creatives, perfect for browsing unique
independents, vintage and second-hand shopping, and fun nights out.
Try the Gaulimaufry for lunch or late night drinks. Crofters Rights for fresh pizza and craft beer. The
Coconut Tree for authentic Sri Lankan food. Also the Bootlegger or the Love Inn for cocktails. The
best way to experience this area is to start at the bottom (the Full Moon pub in Stokescroft) and walk up the hill
towards the Arches and Gloucester Road.
A great way to spend an afternoon is to take a stroll around the
harbourside and stop off along the way.
Start at the Pumphouse pub and take in the sights, such as the SS Great Britain, the rows of coloured
houses on Hotwell hill, the houseboats and paddleboarders sailing past. Try the Arnolfini for coffee
and their art gallery, Spoke and Stringer for lunch, or the Grain Barge for dinner and drinks. The Olive
Shed serves amazing mediterranean tapas and is a special place for a romantic evening.
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Harbourside
A great way to spend an afternoon is to take a stroll around the
harbourside and stop off along the way.
Start at the Pumphouse pub and take in the sights, such as the SS Great Britain, the rows of coloured
houses on Hotwell hill, the houseboats and paddleboarders sailing past. Try the Arnolfini for coffee
and their art gallery, Spoke and Stringer for lunch, or the Grain Barge for dinner and drinks. The Olive
Shed serves amazing mediterranean tapas and is a special place for a romantic evening.
Wapping Wharf is its own unique area, with pop-up restaurants and variety of shops occuping old
shipping containers. Try Seven Lucky Gods for incredible japanese food, or Salt and Malt for the best
fish and chips.
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Wapping Wharf
Wapping Wharf is its own unique area, with pop-up restaurants and variety of shops occuping old
shipping containers. Try Seven Lucky Gods for incredible japanese food, or Salt and Malt for the best
fish and chips.
For highstreet shopping, try Quaker’s Friar and Cabot Circus. St Nick’s Market and Park
Street also have some treasures, where you can see the Cathedral and Will’s Memorial Building on
route.
For nightlife, get a taxi to Corn Street and start with cocktails at the Gold Bar or Dirty Martini. I’d also
recommend trying one of Bristol’s secret speakeasy bars for a fun and indulgent experience. Try the
Milkthistle, or the Scarlet Lantern on Union Street - an underground bar which from the outside just
looks like a regular payphone…
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Bristol City Centre
For highstreet shopping, try Quaker’s Friar and Cabot Circus. St Nick’s Market and Park
Street also have some treasures, where you can see the Cathedral and Will’s Memorial Building on
route.
For nightlife, get a taxi to Corn Street and start with cocktails at the Gold Bar or Dirty Martini. I’d also
recommend trying one of Bristol’s secret speakeasy bars for a fun and indulgent experience. Try the
Milkthistle, or the Scarlet Lantern on Union Street - an underground bar which from the outside just
looks like a regular payphone…
Sightseeing
Isibhulali saseClifton Suspension
Bridge RoadBanksy's Well Hung Lover
1 Unity StreetUpfest
198 North StWills Memorial Building
Iphaki yezendalo ye-Brandon Hill
Park StreetBrunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadChristmas Steps
2 Christmas Steps