Bonnie’s Guidebook
Food scene
This road in Redland is a 15 minute walk away, and renowned for its eateries. These include: Wilks (Michelin-starred), Wilsons (minimalist bistro) and Snobby's (wine bar and small plates).
Chandos Road
Chandos RoadThis road in Redland is a 15 minute walk away, and renowned for its eateries. These include: Wilks (Michelin-starred), Wilsons (minimalist bistro) and Snobby's (wine bar and small plates).
A popular area for a younger, more eclectic crowd.
Canteen: bar with outdoor seating, live music and reasonably priced food.
Lakota: a popular local nightclub, which also hosts day events.
No.51 Stokes Croft: pub with outdoor space and good pizzas.
Nadu: a lively bar serving delicious Sri Lankan food.
Poco: locally sourced tapas.
Bianchis: delicious Italian small plates. Must book in advance.
Bokman: a tiny, delicious Korean restaurant at the bottom of Ninetree Hill.
The Bristolian: top choice for a classic English breakfast and other brunch options.
The Crafty Egg: another top choice for brunch. Specialises in egg dishes, including Middle Eastern Shakshuka.
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Stokes Croft
Stokes CroftA popular area for a younger, more eclectic crowd.
Canteen: bar with outdoor seating, live music and reasonably priced food.
Lakota: a popular local nightclub, which also hosts day events.
No.51 Stokes Croft: pub with outdoor space and good pizzas.
Nadu: a lively bar serving delicious Sri Lankan food.
Poco: locally sourced tapas.
Bianchis: delicious Italian small plates. Must book in advance.
Bokman: a tiny, delicious Korean restaurant at the bottom of Ninetree Hill.
The Bristolian: top choice for a classic English breakfast and other brunch options.
The Crafty Egg: another top choice for brunch. Specialises in egg dishes, including Middle Eastern Shakshuka.
At the bottom of Cotham Brow, you will find what is locally known as 'The Arches'. This is the railway bridge coming from Montepelier station, which crosses Gloucester Road. Gloucester Road is known for having the most independent shops of any street in the country. As well as great shopping, there is a plethora of cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars. These are some favourites:
Bootlegger: late opening cocktail bar with DJ or live music. An older crowd rather than students.
Filthy Thirteen: cosy cocktail bar near The Arches.
La Guingette: authentic French restaurant/cafe run by a lovely French couple.
The Coconut Tree: tasty and reasonably priced Sri Lankan street food.
Spicer and Cole: good for coffee or lunch, and a popular cafe to work in.
The Dough Kitchen: top choice for pizza on Gloucester Road.
Bombolini: delicious Italian restaurant and delicatessen. Only open for lunch.
The Gallimaufry: gastropub with outdoor seating and live music.
The Grace: pub with tapas style menu and lovely garden.
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Gloucester Road
Gloucester RoadAt the bottom of Cotham Brow, you will find what is locally known as 'The Arches'. This is the railway bridge coming from Montepelier station, which crosses Gloucester Road. Gloucester Road is known for having the most independent shops of any street in the country. As well as great shopping, there is a plethora of cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars. These are some favourites:
Bootlegger: late opening cocktail bar with DJ or live music. An older crowd rather than students.
Filthy Thirteen: cosy cocktail bar near The Arches.
La Guingette: authentic French restaurant/cafe run by a lovely French couple.
The Coconut Tree: tasty and reasonably priced Sri Lankan street food.
Spicer and Cole: good for coffee or lunch, and a popular cafe to work in.
The Dough Kitchen: top choice for pizza on Gloucester Road.
Bombolini: delicious Italian restaurant and delicatessen. Only open for lunch.
The Gallimaufry: gastropub with outdoor seating and live music.
The Grace: pub with tapas style menu and lovely garden.
The Saigon Kitchen
25 Zetland RoadNewly opened. Serving tasty, fresh and reasonably priced Vietnamese food.
If you fancy a treat, this is a Michelin Star restaurant just a few minutes' walk up the hill!
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Bulrush
21 Cotham Rd SIf you fancy a treat, this is a Michelin Star restaurant just a few minutes' walk up the hill!
This is a high quality gastropub close to Chandos Road. Excellent Sunday roast but must book in advance.
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Kensington Arms Redland
35-37 Stanley RdThis is a high quality gastropub close to Chandos Road. Excellent Sunday roast but must book in advance.
A hippy pub with a large garden in the heart of St. Werburghs. This is an excellent option for a tasty and reasonably priced Sunday roast. No need to book - just arrive early as they serve until they run out. There is a pleasant walk there through Narroways Nature Reserve and the adjoining allotments.
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The Farm
Hopetoun RoadA hippy pub with a large garden in the heart of St. Werburghs. This is an excellent option for a tasty and reasonably priced Sunday roast. No need to book - just arrive early as they serve until they run out. There is a pleasant walk there through Narroways Nature Reserve and the adjoining allotments.
A cosy gastropub with a large garden, in the heart of Montpelier. A good choice for a reasonably priced Sunday roast, but recommend booking.
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The Cadbury
68 Richmond RdA cosy gastropub with a large garden, in the heart of Montpelier. A good choice for a reasonably priced Sunday roast, but recommend booking.
A real treat. Not the cheapest and must be booked in advance. Classic French cuisine beautifully executed. Located near The Downs.
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littlefrench
2 Westbury ParkA real treat. Not the cheapest and must be booked in advance. Classic French cuisine beautifully executed. Located near The Downs.
Sightseeing
It's only a 15/20 minute walk down to the harbour. This is a great area for a stroll, catching a riverboat tour or even trying SUP!
You will find many sightseeing favourites here: We the Curious (Science museum), The Arnolfini (art gallery), The M-Shed (museum) and SS Great Britain (ship museum).
All the eateries at Whapping Wharf are delicious!
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Harbourside
It's only a 15/20 minute walk down to the harbour. This is a great area for a stroll, catching a riverboat tour or even trying SUP!
You will find many sightseeing favourites here: We the Curious (Science museum), The Arnolfini (art gallery), The M-Shed (museum) and SS Great Britain (ship museum).
All the eateries at Whapping Wharf are delicious!
Site of the annual International Balloon Fiesta. A beautiful estate, with deer, on the other side of Clifton Suspension Bridge. Great for a long walk, run or golf.
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Ashton Court Estate
Site of the annual International Balloon Fiesta. A beautiful estate, with deer, on the other side of Clifton Suspension Bridge. Great for a long walk, run or golf.
Iconic bridge, designed by Brunel and opened in the 1800s. It spans the River Avon, linking Clifton Village with Ashton Court. Free for pedestrians to walk over; cars pay £1.
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Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge RoadIconic bridge, designed by Brunel and opened in the 1800s. It spans the River Avon, linking Clifton Village with Ashton Court. Free for pedestrians to walk over; cars pay £1.
An iconic landmark, once a windmill, dating back to the 1700s. Excellent views of Bristol, Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge. The Observatory offers a museum, including a Camera Obscura, and access to the 'Giant's Cave' beneath.
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Clifton Observatory
Observatory RoadAn iconic landmark, once a windmill, dating back to the 1700s. Excellent views of Bristol, Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge. The Observatory offers a museum, including a Camera Obscura, and access to the 'Giant's Cave' beneath.
Neighbourhoods
There are plenty of great pubs and eateries in the immediate neighbourhood. Some favourite cheap, cheerful and traditional pubs include: The Green Man, Hillgrove Porter Stores and The Hare on the Hill.
Cotham Hill, a 10 minute walk towards Clifton Down, is a great spot for eateries: Pasta Loco and Bravas (Spanish tapas) are particular favourites. Please also see separate listing about Bulrush.
Cotham
There are plenty of great pubs and eateries in the immediate neighbourhood. Some favourite cheap, cheerful and traditional pubs include: The Green Man, Hillgrove Porter Stores and The Hare on the Hill.
Cotham Hill, a 10 minute walk towards Clifton Down, is a great spot for eateries: Pasta Loco and Bravas (Spanish tapas) are particular favourites. Please also see separate listing about Bulrush.