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blackham
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1783 posts since 17/7/13

posted 7 Mar 2019 10:17, edited 7 Mar 2019 10:17
Recommendations for a long weekend away with missus: pubs, food, cocktail bars, shops etc. Only really got food places so far:

- Wilks
- The Cow Shed (Sunday Roast)
- Casamia
- Roseamarino
- Sky Kong Kong
swede
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8841 posts since 21/3/09

posted 7 Mar 2019 10:29, edited 7 Mar 2019 10:29
skip the cow shed. overpriced. gallimaufry on gloucester road does a decent roast, as does the cadbury in st werburghs (bit crustier though)

pubs - gallimaufry, hillgrove porter stores, canteen, volunteer tavern
shops - hoko (shopping is a bit shit in bristol imo - hoko is excellent though)
food - other than those listed - loads of good lunch spots in st nick's market (chili daddy for szechuan noodles). you may also want to try the HOBA kebab popup at volunteer tavern. old housemate of mine's thing. very very decent (https://www.instagram.com/hoba_kebab/?hl=en) review - (http://365bristol.com/review/hoba-kebab-pop-up-kitchen/1102/)

where are you staying? these recommendations are a bit north of the river biased
blackham
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1783 posts since 17/7/13

7 Mar 2019 11:05
Thanks for the recommendations, will look into them - we're staying in Clifton, just off of Whiteladies Road. Any decent cocktail bars around? Can be south / north of river
freedom
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818 posts since 25/4/12

posted 7 Mar 2019 11:10, edited 7 Mar 2019 11:10
swede
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8841 posts since 21/3/09

7 Mar 2019 11:12
hyde & co is like a speakeasy style place with a hidden entrance just at the start of whiteladies road. milk thistle is owned by the same guys in the centre, which is a bit bigger. good cocktails, but i'm no expert. pata negra has a cocktail bar upstairs too which is ok
burny
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5874 posts since 25/5/06

7 Mar 2019 14:08
blackham wrote: Recommendations for a long weekend away with missus: pubs, food, cocktail bars, shops etc. Only really got food places so far:

- Wilks
- The Cow Shed (Sunday Roast)
- Casamia
- Roseamarino
- Sky Kong Kong

Wilks is alright but over the road is a place called Wilson’s which is really good. Worth a visit.

Worth a walk around Wapping Wharf as well, some nice spots.

For Sunday roast I’d recommend Jamaica Street Stores, The Victoria Park or The Greenbank.

Also in Easton is a place called Dela which is pretty good.

Not a cocktail bar but on St Michaels Hill is psychopomp distillery. You can book in there and make your own gin etc. Not far from the hospital if you get carried away.
saxonheights
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356 posts since 17/8/11

8 Mar 2019 10:09
No Mans Grace for Roast/Dinner
King Street for pubs
Pasture for steak
Brozen Bar for frozen cocktails

South of the river but the Malago is a fucking great roast. Not a cool place at all, but great food.
Mosoona
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291 posts since 25/5/15

8 Mar 2019 19:51
Had pizza in Boscos in Clifton that was great
Rirawin
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9363 posts since 17/7/05

9 Mar 2019 10:26
Paco Tapas is worth a visit if you want a michelin star meal in a more casual environment. It's the sister restaurant of Casamia, which is next door.
Sholto
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566 posts since 25/12/12

9 Mar 2019 14:00
Will be hitting up Pasta Ripeana this weekend, if it's anything like its sister restaurant (pasta loco) I will be very pleased

Burt
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5967 posts since 3/1/10

21 Mar 2019 17:39
Impromptu night over Friday-Saturday. Staying central, any recommendations for decent brekkie Saturday morning?

Gonna check out HOBA at the Volunteer tomorrow and Brozen Bar in the evening. Milk Thistle is cool for cocktails.
swede
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8841 posts since 21/3/09

22 Mar 2019 09:00
hoba Cool
burny
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5874 posts since 25/5/06

22 Mar 2019 17:12
Burt wrote: Impromptu night over Friday-Saturday. Staying central, any recommendations for decent brekkie Saturday morning?

Gonna check out HOBA at the Volunteer tomorrow and Brozen Bar in the evening. Milk Thistle is cool for cocktails.

Poco over in Stokes Croft. Short walk from Volunteer Tabern if you’re staying round there.
Burt
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5967 posts since 3/1/10

23 Mar 2019 00:40
Nice one, thanks burny. Staying central but will check it out another time.

Can't compliment Sky Kong Kong enough, such fantastic food, service and value - a proper experience on all kinda levels, even though the exterior is questionable…

HOBA at the Volunteer Tavern was spot on, deffo worth the trip outta the centre; kebab and dirty fries were fantastic.

Steer well clear of the cocktail gaff above Pata Negra.

Brozen was a cool experience, run by a coupla young kids, the kinda quirky place that Bristol needs - definitely worth visiting.
jacko198
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389 posts since 23/10/09

23 Mar 2019 11:25
Cool Staying in Bristol for 3 weeks coming up with workPuzzled , definitely need to find some of these spots!
swede
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8841 posts since 21/3/09

23 Mar 2019 12:32
sky kong kong is amazing. you will need to book at weekends though
Burt
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5967 posts since 3/1/10

posted 23 Mar 2019 19:57, edited 23 Mar 2019 19:57
Booked SKK on Thursday for Friday but there was a constant stream of customers.

Mrs.Potts delivered; coupla doors away from Carhartt too which is a bonus.

Brew Dog was ok, decent choice of beer but clientele were 90% pissed up blokes (at 3pm).

Wasn't feelin' Burger Theory, was proper rammed though. Been to Chilli Daddy which is a stone's throw away before - wish I'd revisited.

You been to the bike shop on the river, swede (Mud?)? Some nice gear there. Cafe/Bar above was pretty good albeit hipster filled.

Thanks for all the recommendations on these pages - FUK delivering large Cool
Hello World
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12136 posts since 7/3/05

24 Mar 2019 09:47
Had brunch in Poco yesterday, decent.
swede
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8841 posts since 21/3/09

24 Mar 2019 18:59
yeah mud dock is decent. good for high end gear. mechanics are excellent but do cost at £50/hr

chili daddy is amazing. pork shaozi noodle hot pot is the one. used to reach the one by uni 2-3 times a week
Kieran
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516 posts since 26/2/13

posted 20 May 2019 17:15, edited 20 May 2019 17:15
In Bristol over the weekend, best bars/pubs for day session in and around 02 Academy/SWX/Thekla? This is where the majority of the bands we are seeing will play.