This is my second time here. We ate here the first time we visited Bristol and had to come back…read morethis time around. Probably our favorite fish and chips pub in all of Bristol. I love the decor- very mythical fishermen with posters for movies and wanted signs. They have an extensive menu, including alcohol and their cider comes in 500ml bottles. I've been told it's quite expensive in local standards but for the atmosphere it's worth it. I'd like to give a shoutout to one of the chefs. We had shown up here and the hostess had said they were not taking any one without a reservation. But there were open tables. Disappointed, we walked out. Standing in front of the restaurant, trying to figure out what to do, the cook comes out and says they will make room for us. Absolutely the sweetest. We were so stoked to eat at this place again. He even brought out tasty food out to us himself!

I grew up in the city, but fish and chips has transformed from being wrapped in newspaper to a sit…read moredown experience with malt vinegar and condiments. The local chippy may have won some awards, but the takeaway vibe isn't so enticing. So when you want a bit more of a dining experience this is a modest cafe style setting that's nicely decorated in the centre of town. We parked in the back streets on a meter. My haddock and chips and Sam's cod and chips were freshly made and really good. Our waitrees gave us friendly service and was attentive. We went in the early evening in early Jan and it was pretty empty.

Parsons is a good solid bakery that quite rightly graces almost every street in Bristol. It's a…read morestandard affair in here where you know what you're getting and you're always happy. The loaves may not be gluten free, or spelt or mixed seed - they're big fluffy bloomers and baps. Equally the savoury stuff isn't even remotely healthy - it's sausage rolls and pasties here. This is shopper / builder fuel at its best. Oh, and a massive bacon doorstep sandwich for just £2.25! Roll on Parsons!

Parsons Bakery has been part of my family since I was a child and I recommend all their produce…read more I've become gluten intolerant with age. Parsons cater for my needs. The range of baked goods is wonderful

Now this is what I call Brunch!…read more One of my besties and fellow Elite, Alice C, has been banging on about Bakers & Co for a while. So with a day off me and my girl decided to go check it out. From the outside Bakers & Co looks lovely. It has white walls with a yellow parasol and big yellow branding. With a couple of tables and chairs outside it looks really nice! Inside it gets better. Your instantly greeted by a counter of beautiful cakes an pastries and five or six staff cooking food in the open kitchen. It's really surprising how far back the seating goes. They have done a great job with the little space the have. The decor inside is much the same as outside; nice white walls with yellow and wicker furnishings. On to the food: The menu is pretty small but everything looks and sounds great. It's not your normal breakfast/brunch menu. I wanted everything on it, but We both went for the seared steak with potatoes cheese bake and poached eggs. It was absolutely amazing! The potatoes was different to what I expected, but probably better. I had a lemon grass and goner tea while Soph had a fresh orange juice. Both were great, nothing out of the ordinary, just very good! Definitely a contender for the best breakfast in Bristol. Considering they recently opened, the lack of free tables shows that a lot of people like it as much as we did! Great job, guys!

Popped in for a cheeky coffee and cake on Saturday with my mum. Fatigued and ravenous with…read moreexcessive Christmas shopping, the smorgasbord of freshly baked delights was a joy to behold. We quickly grabbed the last table in the place (it was heaving, but that's to be expected on Saturday lunchtime). It's got a lovely warm lively atmosphere -and I must say super friendly staff. We both went for the beetroot and pumpkin seed cake and a well-deserved cup of coffee, like mother like daughter. The coffee was delightful, good fruity proper coffee. Just what we needed after our shopping ordeal. The beetroot cake was utterly divine, lightly spiced and filled with scrummy orange cream cheese, with little crunchy pumpkin seed surprises all the way through. In the words of my dear sweet mother it was "f****ng amazeballs"! Love it. Keep up the good work guys!

Only ever seem to come to this cafe when getting my car cleaned next door as i dont live in the…read morearea. But its definatly worth the visit without the restriction of having to wait for car. Food always looks smells lush. Only ever had snacks and coffees in here but always really fresh and yummy. Staff are really friendly and the cafe decor is really relaxing and comfortable. They also have alcahol liscence and noticed they have live music nights occasionally. Next time i would like to visit on early evening for tea as the menu looks great!

My local eatery and drinkery dishes globally inspired treats including pizza, pasta and tapas for…read morejust a few pounds. The classiest (and only) real venue on Church road, consequently I find myself waiting for a table, squeezing past seats or queuing every time I visit - not a good thing. The standard coffee shop decor has a twist (read: trying to be one of the Lounges) wooden floors and ethnic style trinkets and pictures. Attention to detail - a sprig of fresh rocket with pizza, a little extra froth on the cappuccino goes a long way, although I doubt I'd stop here if I didn't live close by. St George is off the beaten track from the city centre and rather uninspiring in terms of surroundings. Blah!

So good to see a small business work their way up. From a small van outside Temple Meads to now…read morerunning a full size restaurant in St Nicks! In the past few years my idea of a burger has been completely flipped, turned upside down! With the introduction of brioche buns and baconaise (what sweet sweet genius came up with that one) I have been outstanded. The location of Chomp is great, loads of parking around, especially if you know the tricks of the trade ;) it's a modern yet chilled interior which really really worked for me. The right light levels and music volume so you don't overhear other people's comments and you can spill and bit of food on yourself and no one will notice. That was a big bonus for me, especially if you sample their brilliant range of ciders, ales and lagers. Staff were very friendly, great waitress and chef was a friendly bloke! Prices were so reasonable, £10 for burger with fries and slaw (no idea what happened to Cole from coleslaw, poor bloke) and drinks were a fair price too. They also do promo nights where you can get burger, sides and a drink for £10 or something. They also do specials every now and again, the other night was a Stilton burger - sounded perfect. But for your first time you always have to go tradition, the house special. Your classic burger with only some onion rings on the side. Perfection. Would definitely recommend, I am really finding it hard to find bad places in Bristol lately, competition is tough but these guys have hit the nail on the head. Bye bye Gourmet burger Kitchen

Love this place! A very warm welcome at the door. The waitress was a bit nervous I think bless her,…read morebut she was attentive and pleasant! Very cool interior - stripped back as you'd expect in a steak place. I love the simplicity of the menu - a few steaks, 2 burgers (3 if you count the veggie - which I never do) and a few classic cocktails, plus wine and beer. I went for my favourite cocktail - the classic old fashioned (shame they didn't have barrel aged, but hey that's just me being a pretentious d*ck). Perfectly mixed - a beautiful bourbon kick but not too overpowering, just the right amount of orange flavour and very refreshing. Starter was 3x black pudding beignets - and as a bit of a black pudding fiend, these sated my cravings very nicely indeed. Perfectly battered, not too heavy with a delicious garlic and chive mayo. Bliss. Having found out it was national burger day too late, I went for an 8oz fillet, with blue cheese sauce - obvs. The whole experience was world class. Steak was a perfect medium rare, with a beautiful char on the outside. The seasoning on the chips was exceptional. And the blue cheese sauce - oh man. Just phenomenal. Plus a delicious side of mushrooms and spinach. I couldn't resist hitting the bourbon tasting board - and I definitely don't regret it. 3 excellent drams, all of which had complex and very different flavours. A nice touch offering something a bit different to go with your steak (hic). The standout definitely being the Woodford Reserve Rye - mind blowingly delicious. The Bookers blew my tits off. 63.7%... WHAAAT. Accompanied by a 2/3 of the house IPA - perfect amount of hop and washed everything down nicely! Overall a superb experience and I will continue coming here at every possible opportunity when I'm in Bristol.

As an American, I always struggled to enjoy a full English breakfast. I guess it's the baked beans…read more We generally don't eat baked beans for breakfast, it's more of a lunch/dinner item. However, I was told the full English breakfast here (they call it the Bristolian on their menu) was incredible so I gave it a whirl. I was not disappointed. In fact, I think they may have won me over. First off, the presentation was incredible. I didn't take a picture, but in retrospect I should have, just so you could see it. Second, everything was hot. Like, I burned my mouth because I didn't have the patience to wait for the food to cook a little bit. Worth it. Third, everything was cooked to perfection. The potatoes were crispy and soft on the inside, and perfectly flavored. The bacon was very tasty. The eggs were not over cooked, and were full of flavor. The baked beans were amazing (I didn't see this coming). I usually avoid them anywhere I go, but especially when they're part of breakfast in the UK. Wow! Also, the sesame infused spinach was better than I could have imagined. Fourth, they give you a large portion at a reasonable price. Considering the ingredients are premium quality, this is quite a feat. Being a fairly large guy, who needs a bit more to eat than your average person, I was satisfied with the portions. Lastly, the staff was so friendly and helpful. Incredible service! Do places like this get Michelin stars? Maybe they should. Well done, Bristolian!

Took my family of 5 to experience some local fair for our time in Bristol. I was worried about them…read moreaccommodating our big group but we arrived at 9:45am on Sun and got in just ahead of the rush. Our little window table barely fit us but staff was friendly and took care of us. I picked this place because we don't like English food and I thought they served waffles! Pancakes with bacon instead and a white hot chocolate were amazing! It had a fascinating & eclectic charm that was just what I wanted to experience. Check it out!

The Coffee Beach cafe is located right on the Harbour-side in the centre of Bristol. Inside there…read moreis lots of sofas and tables which means I was instantly able to find a seat. Additionally they have free wi-fi and you don't have to purchase a card like in Starbucks. There is a huge selection of paninis, coffees and smoothies, far more than the likes of Costas and Starbucks. However, they do not sell any filter coffee, just an Americano which I find quite irritating! The entire place is very nicely designed, with lots of drift wood and beach like decor. Additionally on the back wall there is a huge picture of a tropical beach which is nice to look at! I didn't, however, like the uni sex toilets, although they were clean. The prices are reasonable considering the location. Breakfast is only £1.75 for some beans on toast, and a full English is £4.50. Smoothies are roughly £2.90 and they also do a very nice frozen yogurt for £1.50

Their decor and theme of this cafe carries through all the way to the outside. I find many cafes…read morepay attention to the interior decor, but the outside never quite matches. Here, I found the colourful backed beach type outdoor chairs made the vibe of this cafe trail out onto the street in front of it, which is a good thing. Walking in, it feels light and airy, with light coloured furniture, and a great Palm Beach type mural at the back of the cafe. A glance at the food, made me surprised that a cafe in the busy center caters alot for a gluten free diet. Every category of food here has a gluten free option. They do sandwiches, paninis, ciabattas and big salads. Their fillings are generous, and one's that I found interesting were brie & pear, roast chicken with vegetables, and a chunky meat feast! Cakes served here are brownies, lemon polenta cake, honeybuns (all these three are gluten free), and more traditional deserts like apple pie and cheesecakes. If you want something sweet after your food that's not a cake, they do freshly made smoothies, frozen yoghurt and ice cream too, where you can choose your toppings. A very breezy relaxing cafe, accentuated by its location right next to the river and that beach mural behind you.

Really good food and really nice guys work there. I had just landed from my flight and a 2hr Uber…read moredrive so I was starving. They were kind and walked me through the ordering process. I'm not in this city for long so I'm grateful these people left a nice impression.

One of St Nick's many little gems and a firm favourite for lunch!…read moreHuge portions of homemade salads, hummus, delicious dressings (make sure you have the chilli jam if you like things hot!) and of course the crowning glory-the tastiest, crunchiest falafel a in town-all for £4.50! Have them in a salad box or in a pitta and make sure you grab a free sample or two whilst you're in the queue!

perfect american brunch To face the long day ahead of me, on…read moreSunday I absolutely had to try the Boston Tea Party breakfast. If you love powerful American brunches, BTP is a must! At BTP, you will find the most sandwich and full-bodied semi-sweet pancakes you will ever eat in your life. Flavoured with a cascade of maple syrup, they will be the perfect match for the fried bacon with which they are served. Tired of avocado toast - let's face it, I can do it myself at home, without spending nine effing pounds - I wanted to try the famous eggs Benedict. Accompanied by two slices of sourdough toast bread and hollandaise sauce they were fire! I also wanted to add some bacon just to keep it light... because why not?! I was expecting classic American bacon in thin, crunchy and super scorched strips, but I think this is the English version: thick and almost rounded slices, more like a slice of meat, but still delicious af. The meat was tender and cooked evenly, nicely browned at the edges.

I had an incredible experience at the BTP. The staff all great you with a smile as soon as you walk…read morein. And also their initiative to single use is clear, which is impressive! The menu includes a vegan dish in every category. Along with veggie options, and meat too! I ordered the vegan veggie breakfast for under £7. My partner ordered the vegan banh mi. After we ordered we headed outside to their beautiful outdoor garden. They claim to have the largest on park street. There was a lot of seating in the sun and the shade. Our food came out in a timely matter and was absolutely delicious. They veggie breakfast was so tasty! The only thing I'd change would be to add a vegan sausage or avocado in place of the missing egg from the standard veggie breakfast. The banh mi was perfect as is! We finished our food and soaked up some son. Everything about our experience was enjoyable and we will definitely be returning!

My favourite fish n chip shop in the area, opens nice and late as well. They often suspiciously…read moredon't have any haddock (cheaper than cod, and more eco-friendly!) during week nights but all the fish is good and chips are tasty but not oily. There is a casual single file queuing system that kind of snakes around the shop. You order and pay at the same time, then stand around for them to get through a bunch of orders at once. It does mean if you want something cooked special you will have to wait first in the queue and then wait again as they cook, so expect up to 10 minutes for things like haddock, chicken and some pies. Takeaway only!

Prince's is a traditional and excellent fish and chip shop. With the possible exception of having…read morethe seaside nearby or my food coming wrapped in newspaper, this shop ticks all the boxes for me. It's a big, clean and airy room with a nice and clear menu behind the till and an enticing display of pies and battered fishies on the go. The old favourite will set you back a touch more than a fiver (even more if you want mushy peas) but as we all know that's because we British went a tad bit berserk with the fishing in the 90s. Big fat steak and kidney pies, sausage rolls and bits of chicken are up for grabs should you want something else, all of which is, as with the fish and chips, very yummy indeed. They're flying the flag high and proud so do it justice and pop by sometime.