Simon’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Bristol is a city of communities! Sample as many as you can...
Round the corner from my house, right on the cycle path. Great spot for a walk & a pit stop.
Warmley Waiting Room
Round the corner from my house, right on the cycle path. Great spot for a walk & a pit stop.
Funky part of town, great pubs, city farm next to self-build houses. Interesting street art.
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Saint Werburgh's
Funky part of town, great pubs, city farm next to self-build houses. Interesting street art.
Bohemian vibe, great shops & cafes, near stokes croft & town.
Independent businesses.
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Montpelier
Bohemian vibe, great shops & cafes, near stokes croft & town.
Independent businesses.
The 'People's Republic of Stokes croft'
Bohemian vibe, cool shops, cafes and bars.
Eclectic mix of great food & music.
Independent businesses.
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Stokes Croft
Stokes CroftThe 'People's Republic of Stokes croft'
Bohemian vibe, cool shops, cafes and bars.
Eclectic mix of great food & music.
Independent businesses.
Where communities from across the world meet.
Kinda gentrified now but home to Bristols wonderful Jamaican, African, Asian & European communities.
So glorious food & drink!
Pubs, cafe's shops all worth a visit!
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Easton
Where communities from across the world meet.
Kinda gentrified now but home to Bristols wonderful Jamaican, African, Asian & European communities.
So glorious food & drink!
Pubs, cafe's shops all worth a visit!
Lots of independent business, really great bars and delicious international cuisine.
A more gentrified 'middle class' vibe so great live bands and great finds to be had in the charity shops.
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Gloucester Road
Gloucester RoadLots of independent business, really great bars and delicious international cuisine.
A more gentrified 'middle class' vibe so great live bands and great finds to be had in the charity shops.
Grand Georgian townhouses line the streets and crescents of affluent, leafy Clifton. Clifton Village is home to upscale boutiques and quirky indie shops, and the buzzing bars and restaurants around Whiteladies Road are packed with students and locals.
Clifton Down is popular for kite-flying, and the Bristol Zoo Gardens houses gorillas and meerkats.
Brunel’s landmark Clifton Suspension Bridge stands over the Avon Gorge.
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Clifton
Grand Georgian townhouses line the streets and crescents of affluent, leafy Clifton. Clifton Village is home to upscale boutiques and quirky indie shops, and the buzzing bars and restaurants around Whiteladies Road are packed with students and locals.
Clifton Down is popular for kite-flying, and the Bristol Zoo Gardens houses gorillas and meerkats.
Brunel’s landmark Clifton Suspension Bridge stands over the Avon Gorge.
Night life
Here's a cool micropub near my home.
Kingswood's got loads of pubs, they're all lovely but this one is small, friendly and has a great selection of craft beers.
The Lyons Den Micropub
Here's a cool micropub near my home.
Kingswood's got loads of pubs, they're all lovely but this one is small, friendly and has a great selection of craft beers.
Smart pub, Craft beers & ales on taps.
Great menu, delicious food.
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The Greenbank
57 Belle Vue RdSmart pub, Craft beers & ales on taps.
Great menu, delicious food.
Old Market Assembly
25 West StCraft beer, great live music and roof terrace.
Relaxed neighborhood pub with eclectic decor and various games, including skittles and pool.
Beer garden.
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Duke of York
2 Jubilee RdRelaxed neighborhood pub with eclectic decor and various games, including skittles and pool.
Beer garden.
The Star and Garter is perhaps one of Bristol’s most iconic pubs. Run by Dutty Ken for 24 years, it’s a focal point for the community.
Great music, crowd and beers. Good vibes.
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Star and Garter Bristol
33 Brook RdThe Star and Garter is perhaps one of Bristol’s most iconic pubs. Run by Dutty Ken for 24 years, it’s a focal point for the community.
Great music, crowd and beers. Good vibes.
Local favourite this one.
Eccentric decor, beer garden, friendly staff and locals.
Good music.
Live djs or gigs every Friday & Saturday night.
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The Plough Inn
223 Easton RdLocal favourite this one.
Eccentric decor, beer garden, friendly staff and locals.
Good music.
Live djs or gigs every Friday & Saturday night.
Sightseeing
For street Art go to stokes croft, then Nelson street and then on to Park street.
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Street Art - Strokes Croft
45 Jamaica StFor street Art go to stokes croft, then Nelson street and then on to Park street.
Just off Park street in the city centre.
Great park with glorious views over Bristol, perfect for a picnic.
You can also climb the tower and enjoy 360 views of the city and surrounding countryside.
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Cabot Tower
Park StreetJust off Park street in the city centre.
Great park with glorious views over Bristol, perfect for a picnic.
You can also climb the tower and enjoy 360 views of the city and surrounding countryside.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Bristol is bike friendly. Gorgeous cycle path network.
If you can bring your bike, do!
A bike is easily the best and most enjoyable way to get around Bristol.
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Bristol Street Art tour
This is a great tour which will not only feature Street Art but allow you to learn local history and introduce to some cool spots in the city.
http://www.wherethewall.com/tours/