Dave’s Bristol Guidebook

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Dave’s Bristol Guidebook

Sightseeing

Replica of a caravel sailed by John Cabot in 1497 from Bristol to North America
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The Matthew of Bristol
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Replica of a caravel sailed by John Cabot in 1497 from Bristol to North America
Hundreds of hands-on science and tech exhibits to explore, live shows and a planetarium
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We The Curious
One Anchor Rd
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Hundreds of hands-on science and tech exhibits to explore, live shows and a planetarium
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Bristol Aquarium
Anchor Road
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Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry Road
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Perhaps Brunel's most famous project, with views of the Avon Gorge. Pop into the nearby Observatory.
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Clifton Suspension Bridge
Bridge Road
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Perhaps Brunel's most famous project, with views of the Avon Gorge. Pop into the nearby Observatory.
- And Bristol Ferries. A great way to get about, and see the city from it’s waterways
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Bristol Packet Boat Trips
Gas Ferry Road
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- And Bristol Ferries. A great way to get about, and see the city from it’s waterways

Arts and Culture

Multi-arts venue and arthouse cinema
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Watershed
1 Canon's Rd
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Multi-arts venue and arthouse cinema
International arts centre and gallery, with a great bar
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Arnolfini
16 Narrow Quay
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International arts centre and gallery, with a great bar
Fantastic museum all about Bristol
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M Shed
Wapping Road
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Fantastic museum all about Bristol
Natural history and archaeology, free entry
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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens Road
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Natural history and archaeology, free entry
Beautiful and historic cathedral located on College Green
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Bristol Cathedral
College Green
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Beautiful and historic cathedral located on College Green
Drama school for contemporary and physical circus, professional performances
Circomedia
Portland Square
Drama school for contemporary and physical circus, professional performances
Bristol is the proud home to the infamous and elusive Banksy street artist. There are several self-guided tours which can be found online, of varying distances and neighbourhoods. Well worth it!
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Banksy's The Mild Mild West
Jamaica Street
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Bristol is the proud home to the infamous and elusive Banksy street artist. There are several self-guided tours which can be found online, of varying distances and neighbourhoods. Well worth it!

Pubs/Bars

Local beers and pies in a pub on a moored boat with a sunny deck
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Grain Barge
Hotwell Road
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Local beers and pies in a pub on a moored boat with a sunny deck
Bristol’s cider barge
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The Apple
Welsh Back
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Bristol’s cider barge
18th century pub with huge waterfront garden
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The Ostrich
Lower Guinea Street
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18th century pub with huge waterfront garden
2 floors of modern European dining on the waterfront
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Riverstation
The Grove
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2 floors of modern European dining on the waterfront
Cafe/bar in a former warehouse with harbour views
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Mud Dock Café
40 The Grove
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Cafe/bar in a former warehouse with harbour views
Hidden away, this pub serves one of the best Sunday roasts in town
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The Albion
Boyce's Avenue
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Hidden away, this pub serves one of the best Sunday roasts in town
Great vibes and delicious burgers, with a brilliant pub quiz every Sunday at 7
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Hobgoblin
69-71 Gloucester Rd
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Great vibes and delicious burgers, with a brilliant pub quiz every Sunday at 7
Possibly the oldest pub in Bristol (don't tell the Hatchet, also worth a visit), dating back to 1664. Fantastic atmosphere, close to the harbourside.
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Llandoger Trow
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Possibly the oldest pub in Bristol (don't tell the Hatchet, also worth a visit), dating back to 1664. Fantastic atmosphere, close to the harbourside.
Named for it's spy-hole which enabled 18th century sailors and smugglers to keep watch for customs men and press gangs. Now a premium gastro pub with a harbourside beer garden.
The Hole in the Wall
2 Queen Square
Named for it's spy-hole which enabled 18th century sailors and smugglers to keep watch for customs men and press gangs. Now a premium gastro pub with a harbourside beer garden.

Food scene

Every Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm, a community of makers, musicians, artists and marketeers with a vision of turning Bristol’s harbourside into a weekly festival
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The Harbourside Market
1 Canon's Rd
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Every Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm, a community of makers, musicians, artists and marketeers with a vision of turning Bristol’s harbourside into a weekly festival
A highly recommended Indian restaurant for those wanting to treat themselves on a slightly higher budget.
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Nutmeg
10 The Mall
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A highly recommended Indian restaurant for those wanting to treat themselves on a slightly higher budget.
Traditional Caribbean comfort dishes and draught beer
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Caribbean Croft
30 Stokes Croft
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Traditional Caribbean comfort dishes and draught beer
- Gloucester Rd, Broadmead and the Triangle. A favourite amongst locals for lunch on the go, serving delicious falafel
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Eat a Pitta
67A Gloucester Rd
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- Gloucester Rd, Broadmead and the Triangle. A favourite amongst locals for lunch on the go, serving delicious falafel
a hidden gem, and a must-visit for a delicious brunch and a locally roasted coffee in a cosy venue. It’s also a laundrette!
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At The Well
145 Cheltenham Rd
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a hidden gem, and a must-visit for a delicious brunch and a locally roasted coffee in a cosy venue. It’s also a laundrette!
Falafel and Middle Eastern street food. Worth a visit if you go to the City Farm
Liyas
82 Mina Road
Falafel and Middle Eastern street food. Worth a visit if you go to the City Farm
Arguably the best Italian food in town (don't tell Renato's!). Also has fantastic breakfast and lunch options. Close to city farm
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Napolita Cafe
83 Mina Rd
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Arguably the best Italian food in town (don't tell Renato's!). Also has fantastic breakfast and lunch options. Close to city farm
Excellent Italian food in a homely and cosy setting. Frequented by the stars of current Hippodrome and Old Vic shows. You never know who you might spot!
Renato Restaurant
Excellent Italian food in a homely and cosy setting. Frequented by the stars of current Hippodrome and Old Vic shows. You never know who you might spot!

Neighbourhoods

Accessible from the centre via number 8 Bus. Home of Brunel's famous suspension bridge, as well as a historic observatory. Lots of good food and drink in Clifton village, including Nutmeg Indian Restaurant and the Albion Pub. A walk across the bridge takes you to Leigh Woods Nature Reserve.
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Clifton
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Accessible from the centre via number 8 Bus. Home of Brunel's famous suspension bridge, as well as a historic observatory. Lots of good food and drink in Clifton village, including Nutmeg Indian Restaurant and the Albion Pub. A walk across the bridge takes you to Leigh Woods Nature Reserve.
- And Stokes Croft. Bristol’s cultural quarter and the longest independant shopping street in the UK
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Gloucester Road
Gloucester Road
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- And Stokes Croft. Bristol’s cultural quarter and the longest independant shopping street in the UK
- And the Triangle. Shopping by day, bars and clubs by night. Quirky shops, culinary delights, great vistas in a beautiful Georgian setting
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Park Street
Park Street
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- And the Triangle. Shopping by day, bars and clubs by night. Quirky shops, culinary delights, great vistas in a beautiful Georgian setting
- And Broadmead. Bristol’s main central shopping area featuring household names
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Cabot Circus
Bond Street South
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- And Broadmead. Bristol’s main central shopping area featuring household names
Check out King Street, Union Street for excellent food and drink options
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Harbourside
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Check out King Street, Union Street for excellent food and drink options

Parks, Green space and Nature Reserves

Stunning, extensive forestry. Beautiful walks and excellent mountain bike tracks. Peaceful, especially given it's close proximity to the city. Occasional creative arts projects are held here.
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Leigh Woods National Nature Reserve
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Stunning, extensive forestry. Beautiful walks and excellent mountain bike tracks. Peaceful, especially given it's close proximity to the city. Occasional creative arts projects are held here.
inner city oasis with a playground, cafe, animals and a fantastic pub. Whilst in St Werburghs check out the high street on Mina Road, with high quality eateries such as Liyas and Napolita.
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St Werburghs City Farm
Watercress Road
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inner city oasis with a playground, cafe, animals and a fantastic pub. Whilst in St Werburghs check out the high street on Mina Road, with high quality eateries such as Liyas and Napolita.
bounded by the floating harbour, the site of the old castle
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Kasteelpark
Broad Weir
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bounded by the floating harbour, the site of the old castle
with Cabot Tower at the summit, offering fantastic views of the city
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Brandon Hill Nature Park
Park Street
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with Cabot Tower at the summit, offering fantastic views of the city
Fantastic woodland walks, you wouldn't know you were so close to the city
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Blaise Castle Landgoed
Kings Weston Road
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Fantastic woodland walks, you wouldn't know you were so close to the city
country mansion and 860 acre estate with a deer park, rose garden, beautiful bluebell wood, golf, mountain biking (with a hire shop), 2 great cafes. Home of the world famous annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta.
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Ashton Court Estate
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country mansion and 860 acre estate with a deer park, rose garden, beautiful bluebell wood, golf, mountain biking (with a hire shop), 2 great cafes. Home of the world famous annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta.

Cinema and Theatre

Big screens for the latest movies
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Showcase Cinema De Lux
Glass House Lane
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Big screens for the latest movies
Classic, cult and world movies
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Cube Microplex
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Classic, cult and world movies
Historic picture house with comfy chairs and at-seat bar service
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Everyman Cinema Bristol
44 Whiteladies Rd
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Historic picture house with comfy chairs and at-seat bar service
The longest continuously running theatre in the UK
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Bristol Old Vic
King Street
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The longest continuously running theatre in the UK
One of the country’s top theatres, staging major West End and Broadway productions
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Bristol Hippodrome
Saint Augustine's Parade
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One of the country’s top theatres, staging major West End and Broadway productions
Acclaimed Shakespeare and in-house plays. Also a fantastic bar
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Tobacco Factory
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Acclaimed Shakespeare and in-house plays. Also a fantastic bar