BRISTOL
city guide
I’M MATT HOARE, I’M A HISTORY
GRADUATE AND I LIVE IN
GLOUCESTER ROAD, BRISTOL
atmosphere, The Apple Boat is definitely
the place to go!).
Located on the river to the south of
Queen’s Square, Thekla is Bristol’s
unique floating club; with a different
theme every night, a drink on the top
deck is an unrivalled experience. For jazz,
funk and afrobeat, check out Mr Wolf’s on
St. Stephen’s street – the atmosphere
is electric.
BEST PLACES TO EAT
With several outlets around the city, the
Southville Deli is the place to go for a
wholesome lunch or mid-morning snack;
ideal for those wanting to eat well and
watch the waistline. If you’re not watching
the calories too closely though, head
to Start the Bus on Baldwin Street to
sample one of their unique burgers.
by Matt Hoare
GOING OUT
The promenade in the heart of the city
is flanked on either side by the two
main hotspots of activity after the sun
goes down: Park Street and the old city.
Leading up towards the affluent suburb
of Clifton, Park Street plays host to
all manner of posh cocktail bars and
upmarket venues, while the old town and
Stokes Croft are brimming with pubs,
clubs and Bohemian hangouts
Though the generic clubs found in all
student hubs have residencies in the city
(including Oceana, Vodka Revolution and
Syndicate ), Bristol is a city that rewards
exploration. Many of the best pubs in the
old city are hidden down narrow, cobbled
alleyways and some even on the river
itself (if you like your cider and a chilled
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The Grecian, situated at the heart of
Gloucester Road, serves traditional
Greek kebabs, pistachio-infused cakes
and freshly-made stone-baked pizza
for around £5. If you’re a connoisseur
of curries and fancy splashing out,
Kathmandu is far and away the best curry
house in the city, with the Thali Café
making for a great, low-cost alternative.
HIDDEN GEMS
Gloucester Road is lined with small,
independent shops; from the exotic
foodstuffs in the Asian supermarkets to
the unique trinkets found in the countless
boutiques. Most of what’s on offer here
cannot be found in the city centre.
Some of the best parks in the city lie off
of the paths most trodden. St Andrew’s
Park (off Gloucester Road), Brandon
Hill (outside Clifton) and Victoria Park