I heart Venue. Not just the listings magazine with its fantabulous local previews, reviews and news…read moreof film, food, nights out, music and events. Not just its unique and enchanting dating and hating service 'I Saw You' and 'I'm Sore at You'. Not just its funny and irrevevant outlook on everything Bristolian and Bathtonian. Not just its bargain price and weekly publication, nor its websites and days out West guides, or green-focused festival companions that come free on a regular basis. Not that it sold out and moved to new offices with the local paper (no, actually I don't love that). I love that its always there, I have a subscription to it and there's always something exciting and new to read. And it makes me go out and do new things - always a bonus.

Bristol's leading listings magazine, Venue is one of very few decent media outlets this city has…read more They do their main job well, with up to date listings of films, gigs, pubs and other things like that. The writing is sharp and funny, and they don't mind slagging something off if that what it deserves. Just what you need if you're new to Bristol, their student guide should be obligatory. What, from my point of view, makes this a good magazine is that they seem to have an idea of the tastes, trends, and likes and dislikes of people like myself. As said before, they're owned by the Daily Mail, which is definitely not cool. There isn't any horrifically right wing editorials to be found though, so it seems to be a fairly benign influence. Venue is decent writing with a good eye as to what should be found in a pub, band, club and the various other things they cover.

When visiting Corsham I had the chance to drop by this hidden gem. I must say this place has the…read morebest greeting cards collection compared to all the places I have visited. And lovely staff too.

From the owner: We specialize in newspaper deliveries. We also carry other print media items like magazines. We…read moretake huge pride in our greeting cards collection and carry all the items such as wrapping paper, birthday cake candles, balloons, ribbons and such to make your special occasion truly exceptional. If its sweet tooth you will like to satisfy, come in for your favourite candy or fizzy drink. Either way, come say Hi to our lovely staff and don't forget to play from our lottery ticket options if you are feeling lucky.

Arkbound helped me achieve my dream of getting published. I am very pleased with the service…read moreprovided and definitely recommend them if you're looking for the best value. Thanks again to the guys at Arkbound!

From the owner: Publisher of books and magazines, as well as a range of associated services. A social enterprise…read morebased in Bristol, UK.

full of local news and sports. comes out weekly. good price.read more

This is a realy old style newsagents and tobacconists, they sell everything for pipe smokers to…read morecigarette smokers too. They have an authentic wall of Sweet jars filled with the old faves! They also sell the usual newspapers and magazines too. The service is always polite and the prices are reasonable.

A really nice, pleasant "old fashioned" shop that is rapidly disappearing from towns. Great…read moreselection of pipes and tobaccos, the lady who served me could not have been more helpful. Unfortunately I was in a rush so could not tap her knowledge to the full extent I wound have liked. Lovely shop, lovely experience shopping there.

Having studied at Art College for three long years I know how important it is to get your work in…read morethe public domain as early and as much as possible. So I think it' very commendable that the creative art student's at Bristol's University have put together Helicon Magazine. This free magazine showcases their talents in photography, fine art, poetry and journalism. Bristol is renowned for its talented artists, in all shapes and forms, so this seasonal mag is a great way of catching a glimpse of tomorrow's bright young stars. Helicon can be picked up from the University itself, Cooshti and St Nicholas market to name just a few places.

Artistic expression is what Helicon is all about, don't pick it up if you want to find out about…read morethe latest thing the government has screwed up. As an English student i find it interesting to peruse the pages from time to tim and find out what other students are spending their free time doing. the paper is not for everyone but it certainly provide a good read for those interested by the arts.

A very handy newsagents, near the Arnolfini art gallery. It has a big selection of sandwiches and…read morelunch stuff, for all the nearby office workers. It does warm pasties in the morning, great on your way to work. The food's a decent quality and includes baguettes, buns, pecoras, bhagis, samosas, chilli slices, flapjacks, salads It's all very satisfying, and it's an invaluable source of sustenance for breakfasting Bristolians. It was the first place I found to have Wispas when they came back. To me that's important Being a newsagent, you can also get a newspaper there too. Amazing.

Linked to www.thisisbristol.co.uk the Bristol evening post and press has an e post, which is the…read morewebsite above this review. On the site there is update to the minute news articles, but don't get too excited as they are nothing particualry special, at the moment I believe there is a rather old story abouth an actor with size 11 feet complaining about not being able to get comfertable size 11 panto dame shoes... oh the horror... I guess it's worth looking at once... then deciding you have something better to do...

I quite like leafing through the pages of the Evening Post - some of their articles leave a little…read moreto be desired for in terms of context and content but at least you can keep up with bits and pieces of local news. Riveting it is not but relaxing it can be. The property section - which comes out every Tuesday, Friday (and Saturday though it's not as good) as a really useful first stop if you're looking for somewhere new to live in Bristol. It will give you a good idea about what's available, where, with who, and for how much! Also - if you have anything you think is newsworthy they often have space to print it!

Don't be misled by the title of this magazine! Thankfully, it isn't exactly what it says on the…read moretin! What it is, is an amazing free monthly music publication that predominantly caters for the electronic music scene. Crack magazine, however, is much more than a music magazine; It is about modern music, modern youth culture and art. I've been reading Crack for quite some time and they have some of they pull articles and features from some of the biggest electronic music artist in the world - Nina Kravitz, Maya Jane Coles, Todd Terje and Flying Lotus to name just a few! I don't think I've ever had an edition that I've read for less than a a few hours, or picked up less than a dozen times. Half the fun of Crack is finding one. You wont find one in WH Smiths, but you will find a pile of them in the doorway of some cool bars, cafes and pubs around Bristol. Crack also set up brilliant parties in some of Bristol mist unused and unground venues. I've been to a couple and loved them. The guys that run the magazine are also heavily involved in The Christmas Steps pub, which was formerly the 3 sugar loaves. Keep your eye out for Crack!

This magazine is great. There have only been 4 issues so far, but having picked up the last one in…read morethe Flyer on Gloucester road, I began thumbing through it - and very much liked what I saw. It really stands out from the other free publications in the area. Firstly it looks like a newspaper rather than a glossy mag, which gives the impression that you're going to be reading something substantial - which you are. Secondly, there are loads of interesting and in-depth features and articles inside focusing heavily on the music, art and fashion scenes in Bristol. You'll find interviews with local bands and international artists alike, as well as a centre fold poster and even a crossword section at the back. Oh and also, did I mention... it's called Crack. Excellent.