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Welcome to Bristol Listings Collective This issue we talk to X-Factor starlet Rebecca Ferguson about how hitting rock bottom inspired her to write her new album, Freedom. We also catch up with The Stranglers bassist JJ Burnel ahead of their 40th Anniversary tour, which comes to Bristol this month. Check out our listings to find out what’s on in Bristol this month, plus the best places to eat out and a run down of Bristol’s best independent shops, where we talk to the owner of Ragtrade Boutique. Plus, win tickets to some of Bristol’s biggest shows, including Dirty Dancing.

Rachel Morris Editor

Location Map Each of our listings include a grid reference so you can find your favourites on our map!

Rebecca Ferguson Page 6

Win tickets to see Dirty Dancing Page 10

Featured Artist Page 30

Meet the owners // Ragtrade Page 102

Entertainment: THEATRE // SHOWS // COMEDY // CONCERTS // MAGIC

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Art & Culture: GALLERIES // EXHIBITIONS // FILM // MUSEUMS // ATTRACTIONS

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Nightlife: GIGS // LIVE MUSIC // COCKTAIL LOUNGES // BARS // NIGHTCLUBS

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Food & Drink: EATING OUT // RESTAURANTS // PUBS // DELICATESSENS // CAFES

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Shopping & Lifestyle: FASHION // GIFTS // BOUTIQUES // VINTAGE // ACCESSORIES // HOME

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Interview: Rebecca Ferguson We talk to X-Factor superstar about her new album Freedom

Liverpudlian singer and songwriter Rebecca Ferguson shot to fame in 2010, after coming runner-up in the 7th series of The X Factor. When the nation first met Rebecca she was only 23. A painfully shy, single mother of two going to college to train as a legal secretary, her under-confidence didn’t garner much hope for her singing ability. But when she opened her mouth to sing, she blew the judges away with her stunning rendition of Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change is Gonna Come’. The nation fell quickly in love with Rebecca as they watched her confidence grow with every performance. She became a firm favourite to win, but finally finished runner-up behind Matt Cardle. Now a platinum-selling artist, Rebecca has risen way above and beyond her X Factor fame. Having been compared to the likes of Mary J Blige, Macy Gray, and held up to her heroins Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone, The Observer describes her voice as “smooth and soulful, like hot caramel sauce poured over a bucket of ice cream”. Her debut album Heaven sold over one million copies and reached number 3 in the UK album charts. She’s been nominated for two MOBO awards, one MTV Europe Music Award and played sold-out tours around the world. But with her new found success, Rebecca explains, came bad people who were out to take advantage of her. The last few years have been extremely hard on the singer, who says she came close to giving it all up. 2012 saw Rebecca locked in a law suit with her former management company, Modest Management, who sued the singer for deciding to terminate their contract after she collapsed from exhaustion. The following year, Rebecca was reportedly scammed out of over £100,000 from a group of people she thought were her friends. She told the Daily Record, “I put too much trust in people and for that reason they took advantage of me. I had money, well over £100,000, stolen from me from people I trusted who sought to gain from me. It’s really disgusting. It’s the betrayal.” On top of all this, Rebecca also had her heart badly broken. And at her lowest point, the option to quit looked very tempting. Instead, she took to the recording studio and channelled her pain into music. The result is her outstanding new album, Freedom. Freedom has been very well received by her fans, reaching number 6 in the main UK charts and with positive feedback from critics,“There is nothing about this record I don’t like.” -Daily Telegraph It’s clear that Rebecca Ferguson has emerged as a much stronger, more assertive artist with something to say. The second single from the album released this month, ‘All That I’ve Got’, tells of her fight back against those who took advantage of the singer (“You took what you wanted, but you’re leaving with nothing”). 7

Her voice too has matured, which Rebecca believes is down to the heartache she’s suffered recently, “I feel like suffering affects someone’s voice (...) you can hear the pain.” We caught up with Rebecca to talk about the new album ahead of her show at Bristol’s Coslton Hall this month. You’ve had a fantastic reception to your new album Freedom. How does this album differ from your first album, Heaven? It’s more just me as a person, I think I’ve changed since Heaven. I’m a lot stronger, I’m a lot more assertive, more outspoken, and care less about what people think. So I think that influenced me when I was writing the album, because it was a bit more unapologetic and honest. Heaven was honest, but I think Freedom just had a bit of a different edge to it.

As well as the album title, there are two tracks called ‘My Freedom’ and ‘Freedom’. What are you freeing yourself from? I think at the time I was freeing myself from all the bad people I had around me. I had so many people that wanted to control me. I was new to the music industry, I was new to having money, I was new to not living in my hometown, so I attracted a lot of bad people. Freedom was about saying, “You know what? I’m getting you all out of my life.” And getting the broom out and brushing them all out of my life. The first ‘My Freedom’ on the album was me playing the role of being a bully basically, and that’s why the lyrics are quite dark. Then ‘Freedom’ was the last song recorded on the album and it’s all about just letting go really, and accepting that it’s all over. Your voice is very distinctive. It’s one of those voices you would know immediately, first time you heard a new song on the radio. How did you find your sound? Thank you! I think it’s developed over the years. I was talking actually to a taxi driver yesterday about this, he mentioned someone he had seen on telly and he said she was crap or something. And I said to him that what he didn’t realise was that it was a craft. It’s something you should be doing from a young age and you develop. Because my voice sounded different I’ve got recordings of myself when I was 21 and I sound nothing like how I sound now. I feel like pain and suffering affects someone’s voice as well. I feel like it influences your tone. And that’s why soul singers have quite a gravelly voice. Like, Sam Cooke I’m a big fan of and Aretha Franklin, you can hear the pain in their voice. And that’s what your hearing when people say it’s a bit raspy, it’s a bit gravelly. I think you’re actually hearing a bit of who they are. So I feel like people’s voices change as they get older. Mine’s definitely changed the more crap I’ve been through, it’s gone a bit more huskier.

Have you preferred recording one or the other? Oh, that’s a hard one to say! But I think I was in a better head space when I wrote Heaven and so it was a bit more relaxed. I think with Freedom I had so much going on personally, I enjoyed writing the album, but I wasn’t having the best time. Every song on the new album feels very meaningful. What is the album about for you? The album is basically just about overcoming oppression really, and overcoming bad people and bad experiences and coming out the other end happy and more positive. That’s the spin that I wanted to put on the album - that you can get through anything. A lot of the lyrics are about that. When I wrote ‘My Best’ it was about not giving up, even when your life looks like it’s going absolutely nowhere and everything’s against you. The whole angle for the album is about positivity. Is that why you released the single ‘I Hope’ first? I Hope is about forgiveness and letting bad people go and moving on with your life and being happy. It’s funny because it’s almost like ‘All That I’ve Got’ should have been released first - that’s my new single (released 2nd March). ‘All That I’ve Got’ is about fighting people that are getting you down and about overcoming it and not giving up when people are trying to lower you.

When did you realise that you could sing? I always wanted to sing. I don’t know if I could always sing though, you know. It’s funny! Literally my first memory is me being three trying to sing, and I always knew I was going to be a singer. Now when I listen back to old recordings, I’m like, “actually, you wasn’t that good! You wasn’t all that Becky!” (laughs) I think I was that determined, I crafted it and just practiced and practiced and practiced. And I think confidence was an issue with me, it wasn’t that I couldn’t sing. I just wasn’t confident enough to sing. Obviously X Factor shot you to fame very quickly. How did you cope with such a huge life change in such a short space of time? I think the first year was exciting, but also mentally hard to get my head around. The second year I was just coming to terms with it, and I think now I’m in a happy content place. I think it’s so easy to go underwater with fame because you get a bit wrapped up in it. But when you’re a bit older you realise it’s all just an illusion and it’s not where happiness is. I’m not as bothered about what people think of me now. And going through what I went through last year, I had quite a hard year and most of it being documented, I think it made me value life more. I’m not as bothered about fame or paparazzi, I’m a bit more grounded. Would you recommend it? I think if you know who you are and you’ve gigged a lot, yes. I think you’ve got to experience the industry a bit more before you go on The X Factor. I think you’ve got to have a taste of it.

We met your lovely son and daughter when you first appeared on X Factor. How do you find juggling being a mum and a bit of a superstar? Aw! I’m getting there now. It’s just like any working mum, you’ve got to make sacrifices. I think the first year you’ve got to put all the hard work in, but now I think I balance it well and I see my kids all the time and my family. I feel like I’m lucky. People often say that X Factor runners up do better than the winners. Your new album has done better than Matt Cardle’s album released the same year. Were you ever secretly glad you didn’t win? I was glad I didn’t win, because it gave me time to write a proper album and a bit more freedom. And it wasn’t as tense. I feel like there’s too much pressure on the winners. I don’t know if they feel that, but I would.

We’re looking forward to seeing you play in Bristol next month. What can your fans expect from your live show? Fun! I’m a lot more relaxed on stage now so I’m a lot more free and I just want everyone to have a laugh! I want it to be a fun, happy show. There will be moments where I’ll get deep and talk about what the songs are about, but ultimately me and my band are going to have fun. My band are going to be very involved with little solo parts. The whole theme is just what we do on the road, you know, after gigs and stuff - I’ve got a bar on the stage! It’s just going to be a laugh! And I’ll be getting people up and dancing and stuff. I’m excited.

Don’t miss Rebecca Ferguson at Colston Hall on 28th March. Interview by Rachel Morris

N O I T I T E P M O C

2 x pairs of tickets up for grabs! The producers of the smash hit show Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage are delighted to announce that a new tour of the UK will launch at The Bristol Hippodrome in March 2014. In association with Bristol Hippodrome, we are giving two lucky BLC readers the chance to win one pair of tickets each to see the record-breaking production this month... Since opening in September 2011, the UK tour has wowed audiences across the country, breaking box office records and playing to standing ovations and 5 star reviews. Producer Karl Sydow said, “We are so pleased to be returning to Bristol where the record- breaking first ever national tour first wowed the public. The unique combination of Eleanor Bergstein’s iconic story and the breathtaking dancing for which the show is renowned has proven so popular around the country that we are really looking forward to allowing audiences to relive this iconic story live on stage.” Written by Eleanor Bergstein, script writer and coproducer of the phenomenally successful 1987 film, the production features all the much-loved characters and 15th March – 5th April // Bristol Hippodrome // www.atgtickets.com

original dialogue from the iconic film with exciting extra scenes added in. The tantalising dance sequences and brand new choreography come alive on stage, set to all the hits from the unforgeable soundtrack, including ‘Do You Love Me?’, ‘Hungry Eyes’ and the Academy Award Winning ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’, plus many additional songs, making the show a truly extraordinary live experience. Over five million people worldwide have now seen this sensational production, playing for five triumphant years at the Aldwych Theatre and breaking all box office records with advance ticket sales of over £15 million, which made it the fastest ever selling West End show.

How to enter Simply email us at info@bristollistingscollective.com with the subject ‘DIRTY DANCING’. Prize draw will take place on 14/03/14. Winning tickets valid for 19th March at 7.30pm.

Big City Highlights Bristol International Jazz and Blues Festival Bristol plays host to some of the world’s most exciting and innovative jazz and blues artists, with over 40 individual concerts as well as late-night jam sessions and an ‘In Session With’ series of masterclasses with many of the headline performers. Genres span from afrobeat to funk to big band to rockabilly and more inbetween. Artists booked to play include the sultry Imelda May to James Brown alumni Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley Funk. 6th March - 9th March Coslton Hall // colstonhall.org

The Stranglers - 40th Anniversary Tour In 1977 the Stranglers released their extraordinary debut album, Rattus Norvegicus and firmly established themselves as the world’s first progressive punk outlaws, their hits including Golden Brown, Peaches, No More Heroes and Always the Sun. With a legacy lasting three decades, The Stranglers are back on what will be a spectacular UK tour.

27th March O2 Academy // o2academybristol.co.uk

Rebecca Ferguson Soulful songstress and X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson has come a long way from the shy girl that the Nation fell in love with back in 2010. Nominated for two MOBO Awards and an MTV Europe Music Award, Rebecca cites Aretha Franklin, Kings of Leon, Amy Winehouse and Sam Cooke among her influences. Hear the caramel-voiced singer perform tracks from ‘Freedom’, the follow-up to her platinum album ‘Heaven’. 28th March Colston Hall // colstonhall.org 11

Big City Highlights

Live: Bonobo

Theatre: Jane Eyre

Comedy: Russell Kane

UK producer Simon Green brings his tour to Bristol following the release of his fifth studio album as Bonobo, The North Borders.

This bold and dynamic re-imagining of Brontë’s timeless masterpiece, presented in two parts, marks the return of Sally...

Award-winning energetic comedian Russell Kane, fresh from his critically acclaimed Posturing Delivery show, discusses the important of smallness in a very big world.

1st March // Colston Hall

10th Feb - 29th Mar // Bristol Old Vic

5th March // Colston Hall

Live: The Beat

Bristol Improv Festival

Death and the Ploughman at Arnos Vale Cemetery

One of the biggest bands of the 2-Tone movement, The Beat became an integral part of the same ska revival scene that spawned The Specials, The Selecter, and Madness.

The Bristol Improv Festival will be bringing together improvisers from Bristol, the South-West and all over the UK, to collaborate on various projects, events and shows.

A compelling, site-specific interpretation of Death and the Ploughman across the stunning 45acre landscape and buildings of Arnos Vale Cemetery.

7th March // The Fleece

3rd -10th March // Across Bristol

20th - 30th // Arnos Vale Cemetery

Gregory Porter

War Horse: Only Remembered

Franz Ferdinand

The deep, honeyed tones and passionate delivery of soul-jazz vocalist and songwriter Gregory Porter have made him the biggest new name on the international scene. 20th March // St George’s Bristol 12

Author Michael Morpurgo tells the powerful and deeply-moving story of young Albert and his beloved horse Joey. With songs performed by John Tams and Barry Coope. 28th March // St George’s Bristol

With new album Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action out now, Franz Ferdinand come to Bristol’s O2 Academy.

18th March // O2 Academy

Big City Highlights

Comedy Box 20th Anniversary Show

Steel Panther

Theatre: Soho Cinders

Inviting back one of their favourite acts ever to have graced the small stage, Al Murray The Pub Landlord and full supporting cast promise a most memorable night of comedy.

In 2012, Steel Panther won ‘Live Act Of The Year’ at the Loudwire Music Awards beating out the likes of Iron Maiden, Metallica and Tool amongst others.

Soho Cinders celebrates London’s most colourful district with a satirical yet compassionate take on the fable of Cinderella.

12th Mar // Comdey Box @ Hen and Chicken

23rd March // O2 Academy Bristol

12th - 15th March // Redgrave Theatre

The Fridge by Cia Huma

Imelda May

Bristol Fashion Week

Following a succesful run performing with No Fit State Circus in Bianco, juggler Hugo Maciel returns to Bristol with his company Cia Huma to perform brand new show The Fridge.

Irish rockabilly queen Imelda May returns to Colston Hall armed with her patent mix of blues and old-time rock n roll, with songs from her new album Mayhem.

Hosted by TV stylist Mark Heyes and celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton, Bristol Fashion Week is back with 18 catwalk fashion shows, pampering sessions and style advice.

28th March // Circomedia

9th March // Colston Hall

26th - 30th March // The Mall at Cribbs Causeway

Barry Humphries Comedy Legend

Exhibition: Cevdet Erek

Love Food Spring Festival

Global star and legendary entertainer Barry Humphries will be in conversation with actor, comedian and satirist Marcus Brigstocke.

Architecture and sound design, Cevdet Erek is interested in the way we organise our lives through measurements of space and time such as the metric system and the calendar.

A celebration of spring with the very best local producers and street food vendors in the region. Plus children’s activities and opportunities to make and create seasonal things.

17th March // St George’s Bristol

Until 20th April // Spike Island

30th March // Paintworks Event Space 13

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Entertainment Alma Vale Tavern Theatre Anson Rooms Bristol Hippodrome Bristol Old Vic Circomedia Colston Hall Colston Hall - The Lantern Comedy Box O2 Academy Redgrave Theatre Smoke & Mirrors St Georges Bristol Tobacco Factory Theatres Wardrobe Theatre

Alma Vale Tavern Theatre A grand, traditional pub with the unique added attraction of its own intimate theatre. The studio accommodates forty eight in-tiered seating so everyone gets a great view of the stage. Of course, being a pub Theatre you can take your drink in with you! The theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s varied programme has included classics, comedies, dramas, absurdest plays, modern plays, and nearly 50 world premiers.

@AlmaBristol | facebook.com/AlmaTavernTheatre | 0117 973 5171 | almatavernandtheatre.co.uk | 8-20 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, BS8 2HY (Map C2)

The Anson Rooms Within the University of Bristol Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union building, the Anson Rooms has played a big part in Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arts and music programme since the 1960s, hosting international acts including David Bowie, Blur and Radiohead. Recent major improvements to the stage, bar area and backstage facilities, and a 1,000 capacity, the improved venue is amongst the best in the region.

AT the cutting edge of music and performance since the 60s Be the first to hear about the latest LIVE MUSIC, Comedy, exclusive pre-sales and special offers by signing up to the Anson Rooms newsletter ONLINE.

www.ansonrooms.co.uk

@AnsonRooms | facebook.com/ansonrooms | 0117 331 8664 | ubu.org.uk/ansonrooms | 105 Queens Road, BS8 1LN

Bristol Hippodrome Located in the city centre The Hippodrome is one of Bristol’s iconic landmarks. The Bristol Hippodrome is the region’s premier West End theatre hosting major musicals, the best in opera, ballet, children’s shows, pantomime and comedy. Group bookings welcome reserve now and pay later. Save money on your bookings with an ATG Theatre Card membership.

MARCH SHOWS HAPPY DAYS MON 3 - SAT 8 MAR

STARRING HEIDI RANGE AS PINKY TUSCADERO

BEN FREEMAN AS THE FONZ AND CHERYL BAKER AS MRS CUNNINGHAM

THEATRE TOURS

SAT 15 MAR - SAT 5 APR

THINKING OF GETTING MARRIED? WE ARE NOW LICENSED FOR CIVIL CEREMONIES!

SAT 1 | SAT 8 | SAT 15 | SAT 22 All start at 10:30am at main entrance. Advanced booking advised.

FUTURE HIGHLIGHT duction The National Theatre pro

Call Alison on 0117 302 3244 alisongurney@theambassadors.com

MON 9 SAT 14 MAY

@bristolhipp | facebook.com/bristolhippodrome | atgtickets.com/bristol | ATG Tickets: 0844 871 3012 | St Augustines Parade, BS1 4UZ (Map D3)

Bristol Old Vic The oldest continuously- running theatre in the UK and, following a recent £12million redevelopment, is now one of the most modern and comfortable with a extended forestage and precision-engineered sightlines. A pioneering twenty-first century theatre in partnership with the people of Bristol, inspired by the history and design of the most beautiful playhouse in the country.

Until 29 Mar Box Office 0117 987 7877 bristololdvic.org.uk/janeeyre

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me...” Based on the book by Charlotte Brontë Directed by Sally Cookson The TiMes TheaTre preview 2014: “If you only see one thing: Jane Eyre” – Dominic Maxwell

The Gloriator Innocent Mistress 7-15 Mar Studio

25-27 Mar Studio

Peter and the Wolf (and me) 28-29 Mar Studio

Charity No. 228235

@BristolOldVic | facebook.com/bristololdvic | 0117 987 7877 | bristololdvic.org.uk | King Street, BS1 4ED (Map D3)

Circomedia Circomedia is an internationally respected centre of excellence for circus- theatre training and has been based in Bristol for 27 years. Its city centre space is the award winning St Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, an164 seater venue presenting a diverse range of national and international circus, dance and physical theatre companies as well as a comprehensive part-time class programme.

@Circomedia | facebook.com/CircomediaBristol | 0117 924 7615 | circomedia.com | St Pauls Church, Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8SJ

Colston Hall Colston Hall is the South West’s largest Concert Hall, entertaining the people of Bristol since 1867. The iconic city-centre venue has a large foyer and its café is open to the public every day. Colston Hall brings the best in world class jazz, classical, pop, rock, soul, contemporary, comedy and community events, plus a large range of music education courses.

mar sat 1 – sun 2 mar richard herring: we are all going to die

thu 13 mar australian pink floyd sold out

sat 1 mar bonobo sold out

fri 14 mar rob beckett

tue 4 mar vienna tonkunstler orchestra wed 5 mar russell kane thu 6 mar john harle & marc almond: tyburn tree fri 7 – sun 9 mar bristol international jazz & blues festival tue 11 mar the overtones wed 12 mar faustus

sat 15 mar wittank wed 19 mar joel dommett wed 19 mar tom paxton and janis ian thu 20 mar bristol ensemble northern lights: chloe hanslip fri 21 mar kathryn williams sat 22 mar best in uk stand up with ian stone

sat 22 mar jimeoin mon 24 mar lloyd cole tue 25 mar zimbe! thu 27 mar francois and the atlas mountains fri 28 mar colin hoult: characthorse fri 28 mar rebecca ferguson sat 29 mar mozart requiem sun 30 mar choir of the year auditions and big big sing workshop

@Colston_Hall | facebook.com/colstonhall | 0844 887 1500 | colstonhall.org | Colston Street, BS1 5AR (Map C3)

Colston Hall - The Lantern Named after its striking Victorian glass atrium, The Lantern is a new run of programming for Colston Hall. A diverse program of Jazz, World, Folk, Comedy and Theatre, expect a very different offering to the main auditorium. Programmes include theatre performance, creative residencies, more exciting education work, and up and coming leftfield comedians.

sat 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sun 2 mar Richard Herring: we are all going to die fri 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sun 9 mar Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival

fri 21 mar Kathryn Williams sat 22 mar Best in uk stand up with ian stone

wed 12 mar Faustus fri 14 mar Rob Beckett sat 15 mar WitTank wed 19 mar joel dommett

www.facebook.com/colstonhall @colston_hall Instagram.com/colstonhall

mon 24 mar Lloyd cole thu 27 mar Francois and the Atlas Mountains fri 28 mar Colin Hoult: Characthorse

0844 887 1500 www.colstonhall.org

@Colston_Hall | facebook.com/colstonhall | 0844 887 1500 | colstonhall.org Colston Street, BS1 5AR (Map C3)

Comedy Box It’s the twentieth anniversary of Bristol’s very own Comedy Box this month. The celebration show with Al Murray The Pub Landlord has already sold out but there is a feast of shows you can see instead, including the wonderful pun merchant Gary Delaney, veteran master craftsman Dominic Holland, star presenter from the Xtra Factor Matt Richardson, and star of Live At The Apollo Kerry Godliman.

STAND UP FOR THE WEEKEND including UK Comedy Tours

SATURDAY 8 MARCH 8.45PM £12

THURSDAY 6 MARCH 8.30PM £13

GARY DELANEY UK T OUR

Upstairs at the Hen & Chicken, 210 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JF

DOMINIC HOLLAND

PURIST

PLUS GUESTS

The "Picasso of puns" and master of one-liners Gary Delaney is on the road with his debut tour show.

Expect well-written observational comedy delivered by a master craftsman.

"Razor sharp one-liners" Daily Telegraph

"Invokes tears of laughter" Chortle

FRI 14 & SAT 15 MARCH 8.45PM £12 (£10 ADV)

THURSDAY 27 MARCH 8.30PM £10

MATT

PETER

RICHARDSON

WHITE PLUS GUESTS

HOMETOWN HERO

Seasoned Canadian comic now making his way up the UK comedy circuit.

Come and join multi-award winning comic and co-host of The Xtra Factor, Matt Richardson.

"Belly laughs... absolutely brilliant" Chortle

UK T OUR

SUNDAY 30 MARCH 8PM £12

FRI 28 & SAT 29 MARCH 8.45PM £12 (£10 ADV)

PAUL

KERRY

MYREHAUG

GODLIMAN

with ELLIE TAYLOR & MARK OLVER Canadian Paul Myrehaug is an international touring comedian with frequent appearances on TV, radio and at festivals all over the world. "Dry, dark but with an irrepressible youthful charm." The Toronto Star.

“Hilarious and Charming” Daily Mirror

FACE TIME

UK T OUR

Actor and comedian Kerry Godliman brings her new solo show to Bristol. "Goes for the jugular. Quick wit, frank and engaging" The Independent

See more / book online: THECOMEDYBOX.CO.UK @thecomedyboxuk | 0117 973 7661 | thecomedybox.co.uk | 210 North Street, Southville, BS3 1JF (Map E2)

Love Saves the Day Love Saves The Day made their long-awaited lineup announcement at the beginning of Feburary, and the burgeoning Bristol fes?val certainly didn’t disappoint. Saturday plays host to house and techno ?tans Nina Kraviz, Todd Terje and Eats Everything, whilst Sunday guests will see Jamie XX, SBTRKT and Neneh Cherry descend on Castle Park. Lush.

A BUMPER WEEKEND OF LOVE

CASTLE PARK BRISTOL UK

SAT 24TH MAY

SUN 25TH MAY

- MAIN STAGE -

ANNIE MAC

JAMIE XX / NENEH CHERRY WITH ROCKETNUMBER9 / JOHN TALABOT

MOKO / FEEL THE REAL

JAVEON / LAID BLAK

B2B PEDESTRIAN / ETON MESSY / SOLOMON GREY - JUST JACK STAGE -

NINA KRAVIZ

GENTLEMAN’S DUB CLUB / QUANTIC - CRACK MAGAZINE -

SHERWOOD & PINCH

CRAIG RICHARDS / SUBB-AN

SPECIAL REQUEST / DJ RASHAD & DJ SPINN

- FUTUREBOOGIE STAGE -

FRANCIS INFERNO ORCHESTRA B2B FANTASTIC MAN

TOM RIO / DAN WILD

TODD TERJE / MOTOR CITY DRUM

ENSEMBLE / CRAZY P SOUNDSYSTEM PBR STREETGANG / HACKMAN CHRISTOPHE & LUKAS / JOE 90 & DAVE HARVEY - APEX STAGE -

KIDNAP KID / MY NU LENG / WOZ / KOVE GOTSOME / SNAKEHIPS / APEX COLLECTIVE - THE DANCE OFF -

DJ EZ / DJ Q / KB & AIRAYD HIPHOPPAPOTAMUS / PYTHAGOSAURUS - HORSE MEAT DISCO TENT -

LIVITY SOUND / TESSELA / A SAGITARRIUN PARDON MY FRENCH

- TRAP PRESENTS DIGITAL SOUNDBOY -

SHY FX / B.TRAITS / MS DYNAMITE BREAKAGE / JAKWOB / DISMANTLE / SPECIAL GUEST TBA - THE BLAST -

CONGO NATTY FT. NANCI & PHOEBE STYLO G / THE HEATWAVE / JUS NOW / SAM BINGA FT REDDERS / ASBO DISCO FT GARDNA / DUBKASM FELIS / A.QUAKE & FIRE MAN SAM - TEACHINGS IN DUB -

ABA SHANTI-I - SOUL TRAIN -

HORSE MEAT DISCO / ANDY BUTLER

GREG WILSON / LAMINATE RADIO / SOUL TRAIN DJS

- COCKTAILS & DREAMS -

DIRTYTALK / DURKLE DISCO / DUTTY GIRL

FELIX DICKINSON / PEOPLE LIKE US 4OURS / SHAPES / PIFF / ORIGINS FOUNDATIONS / DJ FUTURE - SHAMBARBER -

WAIFS & STRAYS / BODHI / CHRISTOPHE

BILLY DISNEY / HANNAH MULVANY

SBTRKT

EATS EVERYTHING / HERCULES & LOVE AFFAIR / CLEAN BANDIT / MARIBOU STATE

- COCKTAILS & DREAMS -

FALLING UP / IDLE HANDS / ANDY SCHOLES / STEVE RICE - SHAMBARBER -

ADMIN / ALFRESCO DISCO / DRAMA DJS /HANNAH MULVANY B2B ANDRES B2B PATO /JAM THE CHANNEL DJS / LUKE LANGSON SHAPES DISCO SPECTACULAR / SUMMITS

@LSTDBristol | facebook.com/lovesavesthedaybristol | www.lovesavestheday.org | Castle Park, Bristol, BS1 3XD (Map C3)

O2 Academy The o2 Academy is one of Bristol’s bestknown and busiest music venues, playing host to major touring acts as well as up-and-coming artists. O2 Academy have established themselves as one of the best music venues in the Southwest. Also home to Ramshackle - the biggest weekly Indie night in Bristol - every Friday. A great way to start the weekend.

Sat 1st March • £15.50 adv

Sun 30th March • £15 adv

Sat 3rd May • £19.50 adv

Me First & The Gimme Gimmes

Wild Beasts

Rise-Up-Rise: Buzzcocks

Tue 4th March • SOLD OUT

Hopsin

Rizzle Kicks Fri 7th March • £18.50 adv

Maximo Park

Thu 3rd April • £14 adv

Sat 5th April • £23.50 adv

+ Anti-Nowhere League + The Mob + Ed Tudor Pole + [spunge] + Slagerij UK Lowest + more TBC

Boy George

Wed 7th May • £25 adv

Live In Concert

De La Soul Celebrating 25 yrs of 3 Feet High & Rising

Fri 7th March • SOLD OUT

Sun 6th April • £25 adv

Bombay Bicycle Club

Boyce Avenue

Fri 14th March • £16 adv

Tue 8th April • £14 adv

Embrace

Halestorm

Sun 18th May • £26.50 adv

The English Beat Ft Dave Wakeling

Mon 17th March • SOLD OUT

OneRepublic Tue 18th March • SOLD OUT

Franz Ferdinand Wed 19th March • £15 adv

Wed 9th April • £20 adv

The Wildhearts Tue 15th April • £20 adv

Sophie Ellis-Bextor Sat 19th April • £27.50 adv

Sun 23rd March • SOLD OUT

Hit The Deck Festival Brand New + More TBC

Steel Panther

Wed 23rd April • £20 adv

We Are Scientists

Mon 24th March • £15.50 adv

Metronomy Wed 26th March • £21.60 adv

NME Tour 2014 Interpol + Temples

Magnum Escape From the Shadow Garden Tour

Thu 24th April • £20 adv

Matt Cardle Fri 25th April • £20 adv

+ Royal Blood + Circa Waves

Alkaline Trio

Thu 27th March • £23 adv

Fri 2nd May • £20 adv

The Stranglers 40th Anniversary Tour

John Butler Trio

Sat 29th March • £18.50 adv

Tue 13th May • £19.50 adv

Echo & The Bunnymen Thu 22nd May • £18.50 adv

Professor Green Sat 25th May • £19.50 adv

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott Wed 25th June • £25 adv

Jurassic 5 Fri 4th July • £11 adv

The Smyths

Performing “The Smiths” in full Wed 9th July • £18 adv

Dropkick Murphys Sat 19th July • £12.50 adv

Onslaught Fri 5th Sept • £11 adv

Guns2Roses & Metallica Reloaded Tue 4th Nov • £16.50 adv

Stiff Little Fingers

Asking Alexandria O2 Academy Bristol Frogmore Street Bristol BS1 5NA

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Venue box office opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 4pm No boooking fee on cash transactions ticketweb.co.uk • seetickets.com gigantic.com • ticketmaster.co.uk

March • 2014

@o2Academybris | facebook.com/o2academybristol | 0905 5020 3999 | o2academybristol.co.uk | Frogmore Street, BS1 5NA (Map D3)

Redgrave Theatre The Redgrave Theatre is owned and operated by Clifton College. As well as hosting all of the college’s productions, the Redgrave has become Bristol’s premier Amateur Dramatics venue as well as playing host to a variety of local and touring professional companies. The venue’s tiered auditorium allows for excellent sight lines from any seat.

@redgraveT | facebook.com/redgravetheatre | 0117 315 7602 | redgravetheatre.com | Percival Road Clifton, BS8 3JH (Map C1)

Smoke & Mirrors Open 6 days a week with live music every weekend and great drink deals all week. It’s free entry into the pub and every last Thursday of the month you can see award winning magicians perform great magic up close in an intimate 50 seat venue. Smoke & Mirrors is located directly behind the Bristol Hippodrome, by the stage door.

A retro-modern magic show. Elegant sleight of hand, baffling magical apparatus and inexplicable illusions presented with humour and flair. See the original version of the beautiful Marvellous Orange Tree as romanticised in the film The Illusionist. From the House of Commons in London to the Magic Castle in Hollywood, Rob James is a veteran of over 2000 performances. ‘Rob James was excellent. Dry humour, classic magic and some elegant sleight of hand wowed the audience’ (Magicseen Magazine). ‘Beautifully presented classic illusions’ (Tvbomb.co.uk)

7TH MARCH

The House Magicians consists of Mark Bennett the owner of Illusions Magic Bar and Smoke & Mirrors, and he is joined by Award winning Richard Newman performing his unique style of great magic and comedy. Tim Stracey will blow your mind with his mind reading magic. The House Magicians will have you entertained all night long and definately worth a visit. even Trip Advisor has put us at NUMBER 1 of what to do in Bristol

8th March

14th & 15th March At his young age, Danny Cole has already made a significant mark in the world of magic. He was twice voted “Stage Magician of the Year” by the membership of the Magic Castle in Hollywood, he was a guest performer on Lance Burton’s second network special, he has consulted and created magic for other magicians and he has been a featured performer in Gala shows and at Variety Theatres around the globe. Danny Cole’s stylized approach to magic uses entirely new concepts and principles thereby helping audiences to fully recognize magic’s place as a legitimate art form.

28TH & 29TH MARCH BUY TICKETS FROM £7 www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk @smokemirrorsbar | facebook.com/smokeandmirrorsbar | 01179 290 362 | smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk | 8 Denmark Street, BS1 5DQ (Map D3)

St George’s Bristol An intimate setting with pin-drop acoustics. Passion for music is the soul of this Georgian church turned concert hall. The eclectic and creative programme covers all kinds of music; classical, chamber, choral, jazz, folk, roots, world and more. Local musicians and emerging artists are promoted alongside internationally renowned megastars like Philip Glass, Nicola Benedetti and Marc Almond.

March Highlights Fri 14 / 7.30pm / £20, £15 (*plus fees)

AURORA ORCHESTRA KLEZMAHLER Kicking off an exciting new Bristol residency, the UK’s most dynamic and innovative chamber orchestra present an inspired concert that sees Jewish Klezmer collide with Mahler’s first symphony. Feat. guest band She’Koyokh.

Tue 18 / 8pm / £18 (*plus fees)

BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA Recently seen performing as part of Damon Albarn’s ‘Africa Express’ the Malian musician and his band are true World Music stars.

Thu 20 / 8pm / £24 (*plus fees) LIMITED AVAILABILITY

GREGORY PORTER Very much the man of the moment, the deep, honeyed tones of this soul-jazz vocalist have made him the biggest name on the international scene.

Thu 27 / 8pm / £16 (*plus fees)

SALSA CELTICA A great party band who have entertained 40,000 revellers at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, Salsa Celtica take Afro-Cuban grooves and re-cast them in the richly infectious mould of Scottish Folk. In a word? Funky!

Fri 28 / 7.30pm / £16, £10 U16s (*plus fees)

MICHAEL MORPURGO WAR HORSE The award-winning author reads what is surely his most famous creation with live musical accompaniment. Featuring songs and music from the blockbuster theatre production. *£1 administration fee charged per transaction plus £1 card transaction fee where applicable

@stgeorgesbris | facebook.com/stgeorges.bristol | 0845 40 24 001 | stgeorgesbristol.co.uk | Great George Street, Off Park Street, BS1 5RR (Map D2)

Tobacco Factory Theatres Tobacco Factory Theatres produces and presents excellent art in unique, intimate and visceral spaces. It present a jam-packed programme of diverse and exciting shows, workshops and events, from classic and contemporary theatre, to theatre for families, comedy, dance, music and opera, puppetry and film.

@tftheatres | facebook.com/tobaccofactorytheatres | 0117 902 0344 | tobaccofactorytheatres.com | Raleigh Road Southville, BS3 1TF (Map E2)

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Wardrobe Theatre The Wardrobe Theatre is a performance space above the White Bear pub on St. Michael’s Hill providing a mix of theatre, comedy and regular local nights. The Wardrobe Theatre is run on a voluntary basis by a team of experienced theatre producers across Bristol who are willing to put in the hours to make something special. All shows are £5 or less.

@wardrobetheatre | facebook.com/thewardrobetheatre | thewardrobetheatre.com | 133 St Michael’s Hill, High Kingsdown, BS2 8BS (Map C3)

Featured artist - Penny Tristram

Article by: James Koch, photographer & curator www.jameskochphotography.com @dont4getthesun

Dawn Cooper is a freelance illustrator, living on Bristol’s

When she’s not drawing, Dawn likes nothing more than

beguiling harbourside and working from a bustling shared

a long, rewarding walk with her camera.

studio in Stokes Croft.

You can see some of Dawn’s work at The Grain Barge

Her work is quite heavily inspired by natural history and

from Monday 3 March, where she’ll be exhibiting with

botanical illustrations, and the natural world. She is also

fellow Bristol illustrator Lucy Davey..

a lover of quotes, and telling stories through a singular image.

Current Exhibition: ‘Over Land & Sea’

Dawn draws everything by hand in her sketchbook,

3-30 March 2014

before assembling her drawings on screen to make multi-

A selection of work by Dawn Cooper and Lucy Davey

layered illustrations with lots of digital colour and texture.

Grain Barge

@drawnbydawn | dawncooper.com | mail@dawncooper.com | 07929 926608

Art & Culture Arnolfini Bristol Museum & Art Gallery Innocent Fine Art Lime Tree Gallery M Shed Paintworks Event Space Soma Spike Island View Art Gallery Watershed

Bristol in Pictures Each month we will showcase the best photos from in and around Bristol. Next month: Send us your photos for a chance to win your image printed on A3 canvas with Niche Frames (page 125). Send photos to info@bristollistingscollective.com

1. 30 Minute Photo, Baldwin St by Javier Fox: 500px.com/javier-fox 2. soap shop, Cotham Hill by James Koch: jameskochphotography.com 3. 8 miles high, The Clifton Suspension Bridge by James Koch: jameskochphotography.com 4. European Bluebells, Somerset by Ian Wade: ianwadephotography.co.uk 5. Love, Somerset by Ian Wade: ianwadephotography.co.uk

Arnolfini In a fantastic waterside location at the heart of Bristol’s harbour side, Arnolfini is a Space For Ideas. One of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts, presenting innovative, experimental work in the visual arts, performance, dance, film and music. Arnolfini also contains one of the country’s best arts bookshops and a café bar serving a Mediterranean-inspired menu.

SCREENINGS

Filmarmalade Saturday 8 March, 11am – 7.30pm

EXHIBITION

Curating the Moving Image

Joëlle Tuerlinckx: WOR(L)D(K) IN PROGRESS?

Friday 21 & Saturday 22 March, 10am – 5.30pm

Mirage Men with Live soundtrack from Urthona

Filmarmalade

Thursday 27 March, 7.30pm

TALKS

UWE Fine Art / Art in the City Lecture Series

We are Family

11am – 6pm, Tuesday – Sunday, free Exhibition tours 2pm every Saturday, free

MUSIC

John Zorn’s Cobra Wednesday 12 March, 6.30pm, free

FAMILY

Andrea Büttner

We Are Family

Wednesday 5 March, 6.30pm

Saturday 29 March, 1pm – 5pm Family Screening, 11am – 1pm

Simon and Tom Bloor Wednesday 12 March, 6.30pm

Ed Atkins Wednesday 26 March, 6.30pm

WOR(L)D(K) IN PROGRESS Arnolfini

Until Sunday 16 March

Storytelling Every Tuesday, 10.30am, free Plus talks and courses, Bookshop (10% off with Arnolfini membership) and Café Bar (open daily from 10am)

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA arnolfini.org.uk @arnolfiniarts Supported by

@ArnolfiniArts | facebook.com/arnolfi niarts | 0117 917 2300 | arnolfini.org.uk | 16 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA (Map D3)

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery Discover Bristol’s world-class collections, from dinosaurs, gems, magnificent fine art and Egyptian artefacts. 20 galleries tell the story of our world in every display from the beginning of time to the present day. Stop by Curiosity – a play and learn space for under 7s and don’t miss the blockbuster programme of temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Orpheus Mosaic

Places of Desire

Egypt Gallery

@Bristol.gov.uk/museums | facebook.com/bristolmuseumandartgallery | 0117 922 3571 | bristol.gov.uk/museums | Queens Road, BS8 1RL (Map C2)

Innocent Fine Art Innocent Fine Art, established in 1996, is situated in the heart of Clifton Village, Bristol close to Brunel’s Clifton Suspension Bridge. The Gallery specialises in contemporary artists living in the South West and internationally known artists. Innocent Fine Art also offers a comprehensive Art Consultancy Service, Framing and Restoration.

Clevedon Pier by Tom Hughes

Untitled by Paul Armitage

Untitled by Terry Whybrow Atlantic Sky by Justin Cooke

1st - 30th March 2014 Mixed Exhibition by Gallery Artists including: Justin Cooke, Tom Hughes, Paul Armitage, Terry Whybrow, Paul Lewin, Anthony Garratt and Glyn Macey 7a Boyces Avenue, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AA • Telephone 0117 973 2614 enquiries@innocentfineart.co.uk • www.innocentfineart.co.uk Tues-Sat 10.00am - 5.30pm Sun 11.30am - 4.00pm

@InnocentFineArt | facebook.com/InnocentFineArt | 0117 973 2614 | innocentfineart.co.uk | 7a Boyces Avenue, Clifton, BS8 4AA (Map C1)

Lime Tree Gallery A welcoming gallery overlooking the floating harbour in Bristol with free parking directly outside. Lime Tree Gallery specialise in Scottish contemporary Fine Art and hold regular exhibitions throughout the year. Ranging from the traditional to the modern, the figurative to the abstract, each exhibition is complemented by a selection of individual glass pieces and a fully illustrated web catalogue.

The Blue Lagoon, Abereiddy by Euan McGregor

Brighton Pier by Judith Bridgland

Fishing Station Sound of Harris by David Smith

@LimeTreeBristol | facebook.com/Lime Tree Gallery | 0117 929 2527 | limetreegallery.com | 84 Hotwell Road, BS8 4UB (Map D2)

M Shed M Shed tells the amazing history of Bristol through the stories of people who helped shape the city. Rich collections of objects, art and archives bring these stories to life in three interactive galleries: Bristol Places, Bristol People and Bristol Life. Ride the boats, cranes and train from Easter to October and check out the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest temporary exhibitions on the second floor.

mshed.org

Store Tours Every Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 11.30am Every Wed 2.30pm Guided tours lasting approximately one hour. Sign up at reception on the day or book in advance. Tours start from the foyer.

What behind the scenes discoveries will you make? ÂŁ2 per person suggested donation BD5116

@mshedbristol | facebook.com/mshedbristol | 0117 352 6600 | mshed.org | Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, BS1 4RN (Map D3)

Paintworks Event Space

SPRING 2014 www.paintworksevents.co.uk

This vast, blank, thrillingly flexible venue is perfect for launch events, exhibitions, conferences, weddings, award ceremonies, fairs, filming, photo-shoots and more. Steel girders, exposed stone and brick work, two stunning outdoor courtyards, and walls flooded with natural light, this former paint factory in the heart of Paintworks, Bristol’s creative quarter, is off-beat, yet glamorous.

Vintage Kilo Sale

Off to Wed Wedding Fair

Expressions: the journey

Sunday 23 February 2014 He asked the question, she said yes, they’re getting married. Off To Wed Wedding Fair isn’t a big national event that’s sterile and impersonal. Off To Wed isn’t a super-niche, pretentious or self-indulgent event that only attracts a handful of visitors. Off To Wed is unique in its efforts to connect brides and grooms to wedding service providers through idea sharing. The event is aimed at creative couples looking for something a little different. Open 11.00am-4.30pm. Free entry.

Friday 25 April - Thursday 1 May 2014 This year Expressions by the Milestone Trust (www.milestonestrust.org.uk) takes you on a thousand different journeys, in trains, ships, shoes, dreams and lifetimes. Sail to a desert island, meet ‘the sea’ in female form, reinvent yourself in the mystery wardrobe, take a tube train to a larger-than-life city, and find unexpected souvenirs in the travel shop. Open 10.30am-6.00pm. Free entry.

Vintage Kilo Sale Sunday 23 March 2014 The UK’s largest vintage clothing wholesaler will be bringing 5 tonnes of vintage, including accessories and jewellery. Pick what you like, weight it and pay £15 per kilo! After trying on, parading and choosing your items, take them to the weighing desk where you will be charged a meagre £15 A KILO! But what does that mean? Well, it depends on the item’s weight but that’s an average of 4 - 5 items for £15! No better place to shop affordable vintage in a BIG way, come get a new wardrobe and still have money left over. Open 11.00am-4.00pm. £1 entry.

Love Food Festival Sunday 30 March 2014 This year the festival is going back to its roots at Paintworks and promises to be a true celebration of spring on the day the clocks go forward. Focusing on fresh spring produce, the market place will be packed full of the very best local producers showcasing their wares, plus, with it falling on Mothering Sunday the market will have plenty of little treats to pick up as a last minute gift. Open 10.30am-4.00pm. Free entry.

Censored for Show (CFS) Limitless Creativity Exhibition

Love Food Festival

Thursday 15 - Friday 16 May 2014 The concept behind this show is based around the stages of censorship. Designers on the Work Based BA (Hons) Graphic Design Course at Weston College in partnership with Bath Spa University present this exhibition that is travelling from Bristol Paintworks to Weston College and then on to New Designers in London. Private View Thurs 6.00pm-10.00pm. Open Fri 10.30am-9.00pm. Free entry.

Paintworks Event Space available for hire

Wedding Fair

Perfect for conferences, seminars, parties, weddings and exhibitions. For more information please visit www.paintworksevents.co.uk

@paintworksevent | facebook.com/PaintworksEventSpace | 0117 971 4320 | paintworksevents.co.uk | Bath Road, BS4 3EH (Map E5)

Soma Soma opened in Clifton Village in 2004 as a gallery space and shop promoting contemporary art, design and illustration. Soma specialises in limited edition prints by illustrators and printmakers and has several exhibitions a year. Alongside the prints Soma sells a wide range of artworks, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, magazines and books. Soma also has a comprehensive online shop.

How Do You Kill a Circus?

Past, Present & Futureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

@somagallery | facebook.com/somagallery | 0117 973 9838 | somagallery.co.uk | 4 Boyces Avenue, Clifton, BS8 4AA (Map C1)

SPIKE ISLAND

Spike Island Spike Island is a place where artists and the public can meet. An international centre for contemporary art and design, offering free exhibitions, a wide range of talks, tours and activities, and a lively cafĂŠ serving homemade food. Spike Island is also home to a dynamic community of artists, designers and creative businesses based in the building.

Cevdet Erek, Alt Ă&#x153;st

David Toop

Eimear McBride

@_SpikeIsland | facebook.com/spikeisland | 0117 929 2266 | spikeisland.org.uk | 133 Cumberland Road, BS1 6UX (Map D2)

View View is one of the largest independent galleries in the South West. An active events programme and frequently changing exhibitions bring a fresh and vibrant feel to showing contemporary art. A mix of media includes paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and a dedicated room for video and installations. Above all, the atmosphere is friendly and informal, allowing people to feel comfortable to view art in their own way.

Kristian Fletcher, The Green Wall

Andrew Price, Twilight Osaka

Simon Averill, Light Divide

@ViewArtGallery | facebook.com/View Art Gallery | 05603 116753 | viewartgallery.co.uk | 159-161 Hotwell Road, BS8 4RY

Watershed A cultural cinema and digital creativity centre at Bristol’s harbourside. A lively programme of independent film and events, plus occasional live music and festivals. Work that cuts across film, music, theatre, design, and visual art, encouraging culture and diversity to flourish in Bristol. Watershed’s friendly cafe/bar is warm and inviting, with local organic food, and free wi-fi internet.

20 feet

Rome Open City

Translation/Transmission

@wshed | facebook.com/wshed | 0117 927 5100 | watershed.co.uk | 1 Canon’s Road, Harbourside, BS1 5TX (Map D3)

Gig & Club Highlights 1. Mad Apple Circus // 1st // Be.In Bristol 2. Eats Everything // 2nd // The Love Inn 3. Gabriella Chilme // 5th // The Thekla 4. Gnarwolves // 12th // Exchange

5. Asian Hawk // 15th // The Big Chill 6. The Herbaliser // 21st // Golden Lion 7. Babyhead // 27th // The Fleece 8. Wild Beasts + East India Youth // 30th // O2 Academy

Nightlife 51 Stokes Croft Be In Bristol Big Chill Bar The Bristol Ram The Bunker Cosies Crofters Rights Dojo Elbow Room Exchange Fleece The Full Moon and Attic Bar The Golden Lion Lakota The Lanes The Love Inn Mbargo Mr Wolfs O2 Academy Pam Pam Syndicate Thekla The Woods

The Stranglers We talk to legendary bassist JJ Burnel ahead of The Stranglers’ 40th Anniversary Tour

2014 marks a remarkable chapter in the life of new wave icons, The Stranglers. Very few bands survive to celebrate their 40th Anniversary, and even fewer bands have a history, indeed a notoriety, to compare to these titanic figures, who emerged from various blues, jazz and classical movements, became figureheads of punk and then transcended genres to become one of the most revered alternative bands of the last four decades. To commemorate this huge achievement, The Stranglers are embarking on a major world tour, which comes to Bristol’s O2 Academy at the end of this month. Fans can look forward to a selection of songs from across their whole career, with all their biggest hits included in the set list. Their long, pioneering and often controversial career, which has seen these enfants terrible go from being the quintessential anti-establishment scourge of the music industry who were banned by the BBC to becoming pillars of said establishment with their performance at the 2012 6Music Proms at the Albert Hall with a full orchestra. Formed in 1974 as The Guildford Stranglers, the band were initially based in The Jackpot, an off-licence run by their

drummer Jet Black. Quickly developing a pub-rock following they were soon swooped into the punk movement, opening for both Patti Smith and The Ramones on their British tours. Releasing their first three albums – ‘Rattus Norvegicus’, ‘No More Heroes’ and ‘Black And White’ – within 13 months of each other and scoring hit singles with the likes of ‘Peaches’, ‘Something Better Change’ and, of course, the track ‘No More Heroes’ itself, The Stranglers quickly trademarked their sound; a swirling, heady concoction of psychedelic keyboards, growling vocals, hard-edged bass and an almost jazz-like drum sound. But it was their attitude to the music press that really set them apart. Accused of being both sexist and racist by critics who didn’t see the patent absurdity and sarcasm in their lyrics, The Stranglers chose the path of most resistance and went to war. Founding member and bass guitarist JJ Burnel earned himself a reputation as the band’s bad boy, getting into fights and causing havoc at every turn. Notorious spats included punching the journalist Jon Savage at a public event, leaving another journalist strapped to a wheelchair in Reykjavik airport while his plane departed and gaffer-taping a third writer to a girder on the

first floor of the Eiffel Tower with his trousers round his ankles. Now in his sixties and a father of two, JJ Burnel says the responsibility helped him clean up his act. We gave him a call to chat about The Stranglers 40th Anniversary Tour... JJ starts off by asking me about the weather in Bristol, “Is it tipping it down yet?” (he is planning on heading to the South West the same afternoon). JJ is a regular visitor to the South West and people of Bristol shouldn’t be too surprised to see him out and about. “It’s a cool city”, he says. “We rehearse in the West Country; our road crew comes from Bristol, Bath and thereabouts. We’ve had quite a long relationship with the place actually. Our recording studio is based there.” We ask JJ about the decision to embark on a 40th anniversary tour, “Isn’t it something that should be celebrated? In a time of transience and things not lasting very long, we thought we should mark it.” What can your fans expect to hear on the 40th Anniversary Tour? We’ve got seventeen studio albums to our collective over the years, so we’re going to try and pick at least one piece from each of those. We’ll try and touch all bases. The last few years we’ve been playing quite a lot of new stuff, because you know, that’s what’s bringing people in. But I think with the old stuff there’s a lot of nostalgia, isn’t there? People like to hear the stuff they’ve grown up with. How did it feel to play the 6Music Proms after having your songs banned by the BBC in the past? It was quite strange to be endorsed, to be first band of our kind ever to be asked to play the Proms. The BBC Proms is the oldest and biggest music festival in the world, so as a band that has been banned at various points in its career, to then suddenly be asked to play with an orchestra is quite a big deal. It was for me anyway. I think a lot of people were quite surprised that the BBC chose us. It was great, it was very exciting. You’ve obviously calmed down a fair bit since your younger days. Do you still have a rebellious streak? Well I suspect it won’t have completely disappeared from my DNA! In the past your music has been quite politically-charged. Do you think your music has the same impact it once did? Well, occasionally. We have talked about sex, and drugs and rock and roll as well! Probably not, it doesn’t have the same impact. But nothing seems to have much impact these days. Music seems to be used just for dancing, I don’t know, for listening to... Times have changed. And also our music is not being played hugely on Radio One or such stuff, so people access it in different ways now. You know, we’re not on Top of the Pops every week. Do people write as much about what’s happening in the world as much anymore? I don’t think so actually. I come from a generation where we thought music could change the world. Change opinions, you know. But I’m not sure it’s being used that way anymore. Can we expect any more studio albums from the Stranglers? Well, we’re not dead yet! It’s not a farewell tour, it’s an anniversary tour.

Don’t miss the Stranglers 40th Anniversary Tour at the O2 Academy on the 27th March! Interview by Rachel Morris

Review: Kerrang! Tour 2014 - Limp Bizkit

Photographer - Martin Thompson

Last month, The Kerrang! Tour 2014 brought headliners Limp Bizkit to Bristol’s O2 Academy. Bristol Listings were there to check it out....

Legendary nu-metal superstars Limp Bizkit were supported on the Kerrang! 2014 Tour by by L.A thrash metal band Nekrogoblikon, who came complete with a goblin in full latex costume; and Japanese metalcore group Crossfaith, whose cover of the Prodigy’s Omen was a definite highlight of the evening. Nonetheless, it was obvious the crowd were there for Durst. With three grammy award nominations and 40 million records sold worldwide, Limp Bizkit remain one of the biggest nu-metal bands ever to come out of America. Over a decade since the success of Chocolate Starfish, their fans are as excited as ever, with red baseball caps dotting the crowd. Durst embraced the time warp, kicking off the set with, “let’s party like it’s 1999!” A brief wave of worry engulfed the nostalgia-hungry crowd when they opened with a cover of Guns N’ Roses’ Welcome to the Jungle. But confidence was quickly restored when they ploughed straight into Rolling and worked their way through their old favourites including My Way, Nookie, Break Stuff and My Generation. Compared to the huge arenas Limp Bizkit played in their

heyday, the academy might have seemed humble, but Durst seemed to be genuinely enjoying the intimacy of the venue, telling the audience he was “loving the eye-contact”, before making his way down into the crowd for a walk around. At one point Durst let the audience choose between “a song about someone I wanted to have (Faith), or someone I had many times (Eat you Alive)”; the crowd choosing Faith. Wes Borland was dressed for the occasion in a bizarre trouserless, tiki-style outfit and teased the crowd throughout the night with the iconic Take a Look around riff, before finally following through into their last song. Moshing was - as it should be at a Limp Bizkit gig - prolific, yet kept respectful to a point; with Durst calling out one crowd-surfer, “I hate that. You know why? People get kicked in the head”. The Kerrang! Tour was a rare opportunity to see Limp Bizkit in a gig environment, who have only really played UK festivals in the last few years. And one Limp Bizkit fan to another, nobody wanted to ruin anybody’s time. Overall, the gig was brilliant and a happy, sweaty crowd poured out of the Academy.

No 51 No 51 is one of the oldest public houses in Bristol, embedded in the core of the cultural quarter of Stokes Croft. Offering a vast selection of spirits, wines, lager and ale to accompany a delicious menu serving food on a daily basis. Open till late, 6 nights a week. Whatever you are looking for from a night out, No 51 is sure to deliver.

March 2014 listings Saturday 1 st Dr Fly Sessions FREE Sunday 2 nd DJs ‘til Late FREE Monday 3 rd DJ Jason Jones FREE Tuesday 4 Blankety Quiz & DJs ‘til late £1 Quiz Entry th

Wednesday 19th DJ Diatribe FREE Thursday 20 th Shock the Mighty Sound System FREE Friday 21 st DJ Harsh Nature FREE

Wednesday 5 DJs ‘til Late FREE

Saturday 22 nd DJs ‘til Late FREE

Thursday 6th Eat Your Greens DJs FREE

Sunday 23 rd DJ A Master Presents the Soul Searching Sessions FREE

Friday 7th DJ Papa Moomin FREE Saturday 8th DJs ‘til Late FREE Sunday 9th DJ A Master Presents the Soul Searching Sessions FREE Monday 10th DJ Harsh Nature FREE

Monday 24 th DJ Goliath FREE Tuesday 25 th Blanket Quiz Plus DJs ‘til Late £1 Quiz Entry Wednesday 26th DJs ‘til Late FREE

Wednesday 12 th Spells FREE

Thursday 27 th Tasty Rhythmic Spoken Word, Poetry, Acoustic Performances, Live MCs and DJs A-Master and Habitus ‘til Late FREE

Thursday 13th DJ Sam Watson FREE

Friday 28 th DJs ‘til Late FREE

Friday 14th DJ Paddy Jinnah FREE

Saturday 29th Big Chief Weird Bird FREE

Tuesday 11 Blankety Quiz DJ Anonymous Sound £1 Quiz entry th

Saturday 15 DJ Alfie FREE th

Sunday 16 th DJs ‘til Late FREE Monday 17 th DJs ‘til Late FREE

Tuesday 18 th Blankety Quiz Plus DJs ‘til Late £1 Quiz Entry

Sunday 30 th DJs ‘til Late FREE Monday 31 st DJ Goliath FREE

@51stokescroft | facebook.com/51stokescroft | 0117 914 8048 | 51stokescroft.com | 51 Stokes Croft, BS1 3QP (Map C3)

Be In Bristol Be.in Bristol, a unique, beautiful venue on the Whiteladies Road. It’s an all day melting pot where innovation meets sustainability, where a sun dried morning coffee makes way for seasonal lunches. We have great spaces for meetings, evenings of free live music (MondaySunday) and Bristol’s first indoor Vertical Garden.

COME AND JOIN US ON THE 1ST OF MARCH 2014 FOR THE GRAND LAUNCH OF THE NEW LINE UP AT BE IN BRISTOL, NEW STAGE, NEW SOUND, NEW LOOK , 59-61 WHITELADIES RD BRISTOL BS8 2LY MONDAY-OPEN MIC BRINGING BRISTOLS BEST, THURSDAYS - JAZZ IT UP, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS GET READY TO DANCE

@BEINltd | facebook.com/beinbristol | 0117 973 6142 | thebe.in | 59-61 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2LY

Big Chill Bar A social hub bringing together a community with a love of quality music, drink and food and a passion for art & design. DJs and live music from Tuesday to Saturday plus their Mi Casa pop-up restaurant serves highly rated food every lunch and dinner. Open from 12pm until late Monday to Thursday and 3am at weekends. Entry is always free.

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

FRIDAYS 7th

Hypercolour Pres. HYPE sessions The study w/ Steve Rice

With Felix Joy of ‘Sip the Juice’

Following the huge success of last years sessions the weekly Jazz, Funk & Soul Jam session returns and once again features some of Bristol’s best players jamming live!

14th

Herd

w/ Sam Wicks & Jethro Binns The study w/ Felix Storm

THURSDAYS 21st

Casino Times & Ishmael The study w/ Mr Fantastic

28th

£2.50 pint plus discounted cocktails DJ Neck Bone plays fun music for us

FallingUp DJs

The study w/ Pete Cunningham

SATURDAYS 1st

Turbo Disco The study w/ Soulworks

8th

Boca 45’s Hip Hop Throw Down The study w/ Suisse

15th

Asian Hawk

We have spaces for all occasions!

The study w/ Dirty Thoughts 22nd

Sip The Juice The study w/ Andres Cervero

29th

The Monitors The study w/ DJ Neck Bone

The best ‘dirty diner’ food in Bristol Eat in & takeaway See the menu at www.micasapopup.co.uk

Choose from our grand Georgian study & bar, lounge, snug or ‘hush-hush’ 1970’s kitchen We Are Big Chill! We Like To Party! *subject to a minimum spend

@BigChillBristol | facebook.com/the.big.chill.bristol | 0117 930 4217 | bigchill.net/bristol | 15 Small Street, BS1 1DE (Map C3)

Bristol Ram

BRISTOL RAM

With locally sourced food made with the finest ingredients and a fine selection of beers, wines and spirits to accompany it, if you ever find yourself nearby and in need of some first class pub food, great beer, it really is the only place to go on Park Street. Not just that, The Bristol Ram hosts some of Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best bands until the early hours of the morning.

@bristolram | facebook.com/bristolram | 0117 926 8654 | 32 Park St, West End, BS1 5JA (Map D3)

The Bunker An essential addition to Bristol’s nightlife scene! Opening 6 nights a week from 9pm to 3am, this is Bristol’s No.1 student venue. Drinks starting at £1.00 are just the standard, queuing is kept to a minimum, big name DJs will be regularly attending, Bristol’s best promoters will be on the door, what more could you want?

@bunker_bristol | facebook.com/bunkerbristol | 0117 930 4604 | thebunkerbristol.com | 78 Queens Road, Clifton, BS8 1QU (Map C2)

Cosies Low expense, no pretence still supplying the alternative, cheap booze, church pews, all set to music from the hippest cats and kittens. There’s no shortage of top DJs playing at this legendary little venue. Playing well into the night, music wise the remit is mainly Reggae and Hip Hop, Bristol Bass and Funky Stuff with a friendly party vibe for all ages.

ZCOSIES • MARCHZ SAT 1

FLAVA OF THE MONTH

SUN 2

REGGAE SUNDAY

THU 6

SOUTHWEST FRESH

FRI 7

CATGROOVE

SAT 8

DIG.ITAL.SOUND

SUN 9

REGGAE SUNDAY

THU 13

CRUCIAL ATLANTIK

FRI 14

WASHING MACHINE

SAT 15

DUB THEORIES

DJ FAGAN & DJ TONY JAZZ 10 - LATE • £3 HIP HOP, R&B, REGGAE

ISLAND FEVER WITH SKYLION & FLORA 10 - LATE • £2 BEFORE 11, £3 AFTER ROOTS, REGGAE, DUB BORDERLINER, FORTRESS & DIRTY RAT CHILD 10 - LATE • £3

ELECTRO-SWING, JUNGLE, BREAKCORE

DOCTOR HOOKA, CIRCOSWING DJS & HOWLA 10 - LATE • £3 BEFORE 12, £4 AFTER

ELECTRO-SWING, GLITCH, VINTAGE REMIX

STASH OF DUB 10 - LATE • £2 BEFORE 11, £3 AFTER

DIGITAL REGGAE, DUB

DADDY ROOTSROOTS, & REGGAE, ADDIS DUB

10 - LATE • £2 BEFORE 11, £3 AFTER

COSIES

GARDNA (LIVE PA) & KELVIN 373 10 - LATE • £4

REGGAE, HIP HOP, JUNGLE

BOBBY KING, LAVADORA SOUND & NAKES 10 - LATE • £3

FUNK, REGGAE, DUB, HIP HOP

PILLARS OF DUB (BRIGHTON), FRESHLY BAKED & BIGSPIN (JUNGLE SET) 10 - LATE • £3

SUN 16

REGGAE SUNDAY

FRI 21

FRACTAL

SAT 22

KARNIVAL

SUN 23

REGGAE SUNDAY

THU 27

BRISTOL REGGAE SOCIETY

FRI 28

DEEPBEAT

SAT 29

WUK UP

SUN 30

REGGAE SUNDAY

10 - LATE • £2 BEFORE 11, £3 AFTER

DUB

TBC ROOTS, REGGAE, DUB

UBERDOG, DAMIEN SCHNEIDER & IGNACIO 10 - LATE - £4 TECHNO FAMOUS ENO (MIXPAK), THE DUTTY INSPECTORS 10 - LATE • £3

SOCA, BASHMENT, TROPICAL

ROOTS INJECTION CREW ROOTS, REGGAE, DUB

10 - LATE • £2 BEFORE 11, £3 AFTER

BRS SELECTORS WITH LIVE HORNS & SPECIAL GUESTS 10 - LATE • £2

REGGAE, DUB

FINESSE & ANDY DEEPBEAT 9.30 - LATE • £3

D&B, JUNGLE

HENRY HEATWAVE 10&- LATE K •ANTHONY £3/£4 RAGGA JAH LOKKO &ROOTS,APOLLO REGGAE, DUB

10 - LATE • £2 BEFORE 11, £3 AFTER

the basement • 34 portland square • bristol • bs2 8rg

@cosiesbristol | facebook.com/cosies.bristol | 0117 942 4110 | cosies.co.uk | 34 Portland Square, BS2 8RG (Map C4)

Crofters Rights In the heart of Stokes Croft, Crofters Rights brings you fine craft beer, exciting street food and a big versatile arts space for the local community. Passionate about beer, we are dedicated to seeking out the finest beers the UK craft beer scene has to offer. Our list includes some lovely local beers from Bristol as well as some interesting international beers.

@Crofters_Rights | facebook.com/CroftersRights | 0117 2310 079 | croftersrights.co.uk | 117-119 Stokes Croft, BS1 3RW (Map C3)

Dojo Dojo has become one of Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading venues for underground electronic music. This intimate venues sees local and International DJs play to one of the best and most up for it crowds in the city. A good sound system and beautiful outdoor terrace makes this the perfect small venue. Last entry is now 2am for non members and 4am for members.

@Dojosbristol | facebook.com/dojo.bristol | 0117 9251 177 | dojolounge.co.uk | 12-16 Park Row, BS1 5LJ (Map C3)

The Elbow Room Lively but laid back, both urban and urbane, ‘Purple Haze’ meets purple baize with two fantastic eight foot pool tables and walls decorated with graffiti by some of the nation’s finest artists. Open until 2am and until 4am at the weekend with free entry. A great place to hold a party for up to 100 guests with your own bar, DJ equipment, toilets and dance floor.

@elbowrroombris | fb.com/The-Elbow-Room-Bristol | 0117 930 0242 | theelbowroom.co.uk | 64 Park Street, BS1 5JN (Map D3)

Exchange

EXCHANGE

Wed 5th March —

Mon 17th March —

IDIOM

THE WARLOCKS

Fri 7th March —

Fri 21st March —

TRANS

JUNGLE (sold out)

Sun 9th March —

Wed 26th March —

BROTHER & BONES

Wed 12th March —

THE BISMARCK Thur 27th March —

A WILHELM SCREAM

DARK HORSES

Sat 15th March —

Fri 28th March —

MYSTRO

Sun 16th March —

MONSTER TRUCK

Set over two floors and with a 500 people total capacity, Exchange promises to be an exciting addition to Bristol’s thriving club and music scene. Both the ground floor and the basement are supplied with full High Pressure Soundsystem, and are both able to host both bands and DJs. Based in Old Market, next to the Stag & Hounds.

DISCHARGE

Mon 31st March —

MINISTRY OF WOLVES

Tickets available for all shows from — www.exchangebristol.com

exchangebristol | facebook.com/exchangebristol | 0117 930 4538 | exchangebristol.com | 72 – 73 Old Market, BS2 0EJ (Map C4)

The Fleece Legendary live music venue previously hosting the likes of Oasis, The Strokes, Goldfrapp and Bloc Party. Live music 7 nights a week. The Fleece is a must for music lovers and students. The in-house promotions team are also responsible for promoting many gigs across the city in other venues so follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

@fleecebristol | facebook.com/fleecebristol | 0117 945 0996 | thefleece.co.uk | 12 St. Thomas Street, BS1 6JJ (Map D3)

The Full Moon The Full Moon pub, Attic bar with its Moonshine bar and Shisha bar are all the on the same grounds. This really is a hub for all night activities from events, parties, drink and food. DJ nights every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To add to this there is also a backpackers hotel which adds an international vibe to a great night out. What more could you ask for?

The full moon Attic Bar | 0117 924 5007 | fmbristol.co.uk | 1 North Street, Stokes Croft, BS1 3PR (Map C3)

The Golden Lion Live music 6 nights a week! Mondays Open Mic Night. Tuesdays - A live evening of Folk music hosted my Nuala Honan. Wednesays - Uberphonic: A surprise mix bag encompassing the whole music spectrum. Keep up to date on our Social Media pages for full listings and details. Bar open â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til 1am Friday and Saturday, and midnight on Sunday -Thursday.

THE GOLDEN LION

@goldenlionbriz | facebook.com/goldenlionbristol | 0117 924 6449 | goldenlionbristol.co.uk | 244 Gloucester Road, BS7 8NZ (Map A3)

Lakota Situated in a converted warehouse, hosting a wide range of underground events. It now welcomes a larger crowd of people owing to the mix in music styles on show. 3 storeys, 4 dance areas, a huge balcony. Lakota also boasts a massive outside smoking area. Lakota remains one of Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big players pulling in the crowds from near and afar.

@LakotaBristol | facebook.com/lakotabristol | 0117 923 2225 | lakota.co.uk | 6 Upper York St, BS2 8QN (Map C3)

The Lanes Rapidly establishing itself amongst the ranks of Bristols most respected music venues. As well as playing host to both international and local live music and club nights, The Lanes also offers round the clock bowling, an Italian style pizzeria, karaoke, a vintage shop and even a bed for the night. All in a genuinely laid back atmosphere.

@thelanesbristol | facebook.com/lanes.bristol | 0117 325 1979 | thelanesbristol.co.uk | 22 Nelson Street, BS1 2LE (Map C3)

The Love Inn The Love Inn is a brand new neighbourhood bar with a healthy emphasis on quality food and drink brought to you by Team Love, the minds behind See No Evil & Love Saves The Day. The spacious and slickly-outfitted venue offers a tasty selection of dishes during the day, whilst evenings are given over to exotic cocktails and soundtracked by visiting DJs from Bristol and beyond.

LISTINGS Sat 1st March BONOBO OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY Sun 2nd March BACK TO OURS - EATS EVERYTHING Thurs 6th March ELEPHANT Fri 7th March FALLING UP DJS Sat 8th March APEX DJS Sun 9th March BACK TO OURS - BEHLING & SIMPSON Fri 14th March RAHAAN, SOULWORKS DJS JIMMY THE TWIN, MIKE SHAWE Sat 15th March ALFRESCO DISCO DJS Sun 16th March BACK TO OURS - JOHN STAPLETON Fri 21st March KELLY TWINS Sat 22nd March SIP THE JUICE Sun 23rd March LEVANNA MCLEAN - NORTHERN SOUL GIRL Fri 28th March BANNOFFEE PIES Sat 29th March GARDEN GET TOGETHER FT. FELIX DICKINSON BAD PASSION PROJECT, FUTUREBOOGIE DJS

Every Sunday

BACK TO OURS AT THE LOVE INN

Sundays : Back To Ours 7.30 - close : A new weekly session featuring a host of local and not so local DJs coming down and spinning a Sunday selection of music you may not be used to hearing them play, digging through influences, inspirations and beyond. Keep 'em peeled as we have some big 'uns planned for this. FREE ADMISSION EVERY WEEK

@TheLoveInn | facebook.com/theloveinnbristol | theloveinn.com | 84 Stokes Croft, BS13QY (Map C3)

Mbargo Popular with both locals and students with seriously low drink prices and a consistently lively atmosphere every night of every week. Fancy some unpretentious good old fashioned merriment followed by dancing the night away into the wee hours of the morning? Mbargo it is then!

@mbargobristol | facebook.com/Mbargobristol | 0117 925 3256 | mbargo-bristol.co.uk | The Triangle, Clifton, BS8 1ER (Map C2)

Mr Wolfs Wolfies is the place for live music and late night party supporting the best live music from Bristol and beyond. It’s the place you’ll get the opportunity to see up and coming bands, to bust some moves on the dance floor, to watch talented artists paint live, to hear some quality musicians come together and jam their hearts out. Open 7 nights a week.

LISTINGS MARCH 2014 Sat 1st Owl in the Sun, Xander Michael & The Native Tongue And Ewan Hoozami. £3/£4 Sun 2nd DJ Joe Coates FREE Mon 3rd SongSmith & DJ Alfie FREE Tues 4th Feral Mouth Plus more Live Music TBC and DJ F-Block £3/£4 Wed 5th Open Mic Night And DJs ‘til Late FREE Thurs 6th Iron Eye, Trip The Switch and DJ Vallee £3/£4 Fri 7th Antelope, Fat Sandwich Plus DJ Mako & The Hawk and DJ Lunchbox £3/£4 Sat 8th Three Kings High Plus Live Support and DJ Vallee £3/£4

Sun 16th Big Chief Weird Bird FREE Mon 17th SongSmith and DJ Alfie FREE Tues 18th Extreme Fundraiser Live Music TBC Plus DJ F-Block £3/£4 Wed 19th Open Mic Night Plus Little Bo Selecta FREE Thurs 20th Phoenix Live Productions Live Music TBC Plus DJ Lunchbox £3/£4 Fri 21st Muff Said Mangoseed and DJ Asbo £3/£4 Sat 22nd Soul Circle Gang, Uri Green & The Seeds Plus DJs ‘til Late £3/£4 Sun 23rd Big Chief Weird Bird FREE Monday 24th SongSmith and DJ Sho’Nuff FREE

Mon 10th SongSmith and DJ Sho’Nuff FREE

Tuesday 25th The Coochie Club Plus More Live Music TBC and DJ Lunchbox £3/£4

Tues 11th By The Rivers (Acoustic) Evie Woods and Dave Remix £3/£4

Wed 26th Open Mic Night Plus DJ JB FREE

Wed 12th Open Mic Night and Chazzie Jay FREE

Thursday 27th SpeakEasy Live Music and DJs ‘til Late £3/£4

Thurs 13th The Sneak Eazies, Cuba Libre and DJ Alfie £3/£4

Fri 28th N.U.M.B Seventhy Plus DJ Papa Moomin and Big Chief Weird Bird £3/£4

Fri 14th Brisfest Fundraiser with Jimmy London, Ian Silk, The MC Solomon band and More TBC Plus DJs ‘til late £3/£4

Saturday 29th Crinkle Cuts, Shambolique And High Climbers Plus DJ Bar-Low £3/£4

Sat 15th Land of the Giants Plus Live Support TBC and The Rat a Tat Tat DJs £3/£4

Mon 31st SongSmith and DJ Alfie FREE

Sun 9th DJ Lunchbox FREE

B O B B Y A N D E R S O N

A L G R E E N

P E N

M I C

Sunday 30th Big Chief Weird Bird FREE

WEB: WWW.MRWOLFS.COM

TEL: 0117 9273221

M R

W O L F S

E V E R Y

W E D N E S D A Y F R O M

M O R E

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9 . 3 0 M R W O L F S . C O M

@mrwolfsbristol | facebook.com/MrWolfs | 0117 927 3221 | mrwolfs.com | 33 St Stephens Street, BS1 1JX (Map D3)

O2 Academy The o2 Academy is one of Bristol’s bestknown and busiest music venues, playing host to major touring acts as well as up-and-coming artists. o2 Academy have established themselves as one of the best music venues in the Southwest. Also home to Ramshackle - the biggest weekly Indie night in Bristol - every Friday. A great way to start the weekend.

Sat 1st March • £15.50 adv

Sun 30th March • £15 adv

Sat 3rd May • £19.50 adv

Me First & The Gimme Gimmes

Wild Beasts

Rise-Up-Rise: Buzzcocks

Tue 4th March • SOLD OUT

Hopsin

Rizzle Kicks Fri 7th March • £18.50 adv

Maximo Park

FRIDAY 25th APRIL

O2 ACADEMY BRISTOL TICKETS: 0844 477 2000 | TICKETWEB.CO.UK /ALKALINETRIO

@ALKALINE_TRIO

ALKALINETRIO.COM

AN ACADEMY EVENTS PRESENTATION BY ARRANGEMENT WITH X-RAY

of 3 Feet High & Rising

Tue 8th April • £14 adv

Embrace

Halestorm

Sun 18th May • £26.50 adv

The English Beat Ft Dave Wakeling

Mon 17th March • SOLD OUT

OneRepublic Tue 18th March • SOLD OUT

Wed 9th April • £20 adv

The Wildhearts Tue 15th April • £20 adv

Sophie Ellis-Bextor Sat 19th April • £27.50 adv

Sun 23rd March • SOLD OUT

Hit The Deck Festival Brand New + More TBC

Steel Panther

Wed 23rd April • £20 adv

Wed 26th March • £21.60 adv

An academy events presentation with the gig cartel AND SKABRETTAS EVENTS

De La Soul Celebrating 25 yrs

Fri 14th March • £16 adv

Metronomy

TICKETS available FROM ticketweb.co.uk - 0844 477 2000

Wed 7th May • £25 adv

Live In Concert

Boyce Avenue

Mon 24th March • £15.50 adv

FIRST UK TOUR FOR SEVEN YEARS

Boy George

Bombay Bicycle Club

We Are Scientists

FRIday 14TH MARCH 2014 O2ACADEMY BRISTOL

+ Anti-Nowhere League + The Mob + Ed Tudor Pole + [spunge] + Slagerij UK Lowest + more TBC

Sun 6th April • £25 adv

Wed 19th March • £15 adv

Dave Wakeling

Sat 5th April • £23.50 adv

Fri 7th March • SOLD OUT

Franz Ferdinand

STARRING original vocalist

Thu 3rd April • £14 adv

NME Tour 2014 Interpol + Temples

Magnum Escape From the Shadow Garden Tour

Thu 24th April • £20 adv

Matt Cardle Fri 25th April • £20 adv

+ Royal Blood + Circa Waves

Alkaline Trio

Thu 27th March • £23 adv

Fri 2nd May • £20 adv

The Stranglers 40th Anniversary Tour

John Butler Trio

Sat 29th March • £18.50 adv

Tue 13th May • £19.50 adv

Echo & The Bunnymen Thu 22nd May • £18.50 adv

Professor Green Sat 25th May • £19.50 adv

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott Wed 25th June • £25 adv

Jurassic 5 Fri 4th July • £11 adv

The Smyths

Performing “The Smiths” in full Wed 9th July • £18 adv

Dropkick Murphys Sat 19th July • £12.50 adv

Onslaught Fri 5th Sept • £11 adv

Guns2Roses & Metallica Reloaded Tue 4th Nov • £16.50 adv

Stiff Little Fingers

Asking Alexandria O2 Academy Bristol Frogmore Street Bristol BS1 5NA

o2academybristol.co.uk

Venue box office opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 4pm No boooking fee on cash transactions ticketweb.co.uk • seetickets.com gigantic.com • ticketmaster.co.uk

March • 2014

@o2academybris | facebook.com/o2academybristol | 0905 5020 3999 | o2academybristol.co.uk | Frogmore Street, BS1 5NA (Map D3)

Pam Pam Pam Pam is Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest and freshest late night destination, a stylish space to relax and unwind with friends. The former Joe Public has been given a fantastic new refurbishment that has to be seen. Luxurious and funky surroundings offer you the chance to party in style to a weekly line up that is second to none. Cliftonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot new venue.

@pampambristol | facebook.com/pam.pampam.94 | 0117 973 1249 | pampam.co.uk | 3 Queens Avenue, Clifton, BS8 1QU (Map C2)

Syndicate You’ll find dancers on podiums, robots and creatures on stilts crawling around the massive dancefloor! If raving till morning isn’t your cup of tea, you can always chill in Syndicate’s 2nd room, filled with luxurious seating and a unique bar area. With amazing lights, 2 lasers and a sound system to blow your socks off.

@syndicateclub | Syndicate Bristol | 0117 945 0325 | thesyndicate.com | 15 Nelson Street, BS1 2JY (Map C3)

Thekla Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only music venue and club on a boat! From live toe-tapping Americana to the dirtiest Dubstep this side of London and everything in between, we have all your musical needs covered. We play host to the cream of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekly club nights as well as national and international touring live acts every week. Welcome aboard!

@theklabristol | facebook.com/theklabristol | 0117 929 3301 | theklabristol.co.uk | The Grove, BS1 4RB (Map D3)

The Woods The Woods has been going strong for over five years. One of the biggest spirit selections in Bristol, not to mention a massive selection of bottled beers. When it comes to the weekend no bar does it like The Woods, open till 4am on Friday and 6am on Saturday, working through all the different types of music possible until the early hours.

thewoodsbristol | facebook.com/TheWoodsBristol | 0117 925 0890 | thewoodsbar.co.uk | 1 Park Street Avenue, BS1 5JN (Map C2)

N O I T I T E P M O C

Win a meal for two at Burger Joint How to enter LIKE us on facebook and post BURGER JOINT on our wall for your chance to win. Voted Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Burger in 2013, Burger Joint are serious about their burgers, using only the freshest possible ingredients, locally sourced from the South West. In association with Bristol Listings Collective, Burger Joint are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a meal for two.* Choose any burger, topping and side from their mouth- watering menu. Their full menu is on page 78

facebook.com/BristolListingsCollective Prize draw on 31/03/2014. *Drinks not included.

0117 329 0887 // burgerjoint.co.uk // 83 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS6 6ND (Map C2)

Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Burger 2013

Food & Drink Brace & Browns Bravas Burger Joint Cowshed Cox and Baloney Gallimaufry Grillstock Juniper The Love Inn The Mall Deli Rockfish Grill Rosemarino The Rose of Denmark Ruby & White Sandwich Sandwich The Social Soukitchen The Spotted Cow Stable Pizza Steak of the Art The TownHouse The White Bear

Brace & Browns A relaxed atmosphere and finest quality food and drink. The head chef has introduced a new breed of tapas: ‘British Tapas’. Using locally sourced organic produce, this isn’t your traditional tapas bar. Think Pimms, gin & tonics, cider and apple slow roasted pork belly, and mini fish & chips. Outdoor dining area, and fantastic choice of wines and cocktails on offer.

AUTUMN TAPAS MENU WHILE YOU’RE DECIDING: Prosecco £6, Dizzy Goose £7, Passion Fruit Belini £7 AWARD-WINNING CHEF, LOCALLY SOURCED, FRESH INGREDIENTS

From the Menu

Meat

Vegetarian

Fish

Mallard, plum, mushroom, courgette & broccoli £7.50

The vegetable patch £5.50

Halibut, saffron, risotto, tomato, pea £6.90

Venison, squash, fig, beetroot £7.20

Parmesan £7.00

Sea bass, spiced potato £6.20

Trio of pakora, homeade mango chutney, mint raita & lime pickle £4.90

Tempura prawns, sweet chilli £4.90

Mini burger £4.90 Honeyed chorizo £6.20 Wood pigeon, blackberry, walnuts, pumpkin, turnip £7.40 Pork belly, apple purée £6.50 Brace & browns Surf ‘n’ turf £6.80

Black truffle, polenta,

Honey roasted root vegetables £3.50

Mini fish & chips priced at £4.90 Squid, coriander aioli £4.80

Blue cheese, celeriac, kohl rabi, hazelnuts £5.90 Tomato, mozzarella, balsamic, caviar £7.00

Breads

£6.00

Garlic & rosemary potatoes £3.00

Flat Bread, Tomato Ciabbata & Focaccia Served with Houmous, Oils, Garlic aioli, Herbed Roll,

Aged balsamic &

Olives & Pesto

Parmesan chips £3.20

SOME DISHES CONTAIN GLUTEN ELEMENTS PLEASE ASK FOR ADVISE A 10% DISCRETIONARY SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE ADDED TO TABLES OVER 8 PEOPLE

www.braceandbrowns.co.uk

@braceandbrowns | facebook.com/Brace & Browns | 0117 973 7800 | braceandbrowns.co.uk | 43 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2LS (Map C2)

Bravas Born from the success of an in-house â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;supper clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; style pop-up restaurant, Bravas opened on Cotham Hill in 2012. This authentic Spanish inspired tapas bar was awarded Best Tapas and Best Newcomer in Bristol in its first year. Enjoy casual dining with friends and family around the bar or at a table in an intimate setting.

From the Menu

@BravasBristol | facebook.com/BravasBristol | 0117 329 6887 | bravas.co.uk | 7 Cotham Hill, BS6 6LD (Map B2)

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Burger Joint Since opening in August 2009, the burger joint has earned a reputation for selling the best burgers in Bristol. Unique in their combination of quality and value, the burger joint has consistently been voted among the top restaurants in Bristol, including Best Burger Restaurant in the Bristol Good Food Awards. Serious about burgers, and using only the freshest ingredients and finest quality meat.

• R E S TA U R A N T & TA K E AWAY • HOW IT WORKS...

STEP

S E E I N S I D E F O R C H E A P E R TA K E AWAY M E N U

1. Choose a light bite or starter 2. Create your own burger in the 4 easy steps below, or choose a salad 3. Tick your choices on the order form that you will find on your table (one per person) 4. One of us will come and collect your order forms and take your drinks order.

From the Menu

CHOOSE YOUR BURGER TOPPINGS (80p each or 3 for £1.95)

• Melted Cheddar, Swiss, Monterey Jack, Haloumi, Brie or Blue Cheese • Grilled Back Bacon • Smoked Streaky Bacon • BBQ Pulled Pork • Chilli con carne • Chorizo • Black Pudding • Roasted Peppers

• • • • • • • • •

Grilled Chillis Jalapenos Pineapple Slice Guacamole Free Range Fried Egg Sauteed Mushrooms Sauteed Onions Hash Browns Beer Battered Onion Rings

STEP

STARTERS • LIGHT BITES Mixed Marinated Olives ...................................................................... £1.75 Pistachio Nuts ....................................................................................... £1.75 Garlic Bread (V) ................................................................................... £1.95 Marinated Lamb Skewer served with a salad garnish & tzatziki ........................................... £3.95 Bruschetta (V) Crostini with fresh chopped tomatoes, garlic & basil ............... £3.95

add chilli con carne ............................................................................ £6.50 The Burger Joint Mezze (2 people) falafel, houmous, taramasalata, olives & pitta ......................................................................................... £7.00

STEP

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Ketchup Burger Relish BBQ Chilli Super Chilli Peanut Butter Mayo Garlic Mayo Wasabi Mayo

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Dijonnaise Tarragon & Lemon Mayo 1000 Island English Mustard Tzatziki Apple Horseradish Salsa Sour Cream

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Homemade Coleslaw Homemade Potato Salad Corn on the Cob Green Salad Green Beans

CHOOSE 1 FREE SIDE (Additional sides £1.95 each)

Hand Cut Thick Chips French Fries Sweet Potato Chips Hash Browns Beer Battered Onion Rings

CHOOSE YOUR BURGER (£7.95 unless stated, includes one side)

All burgers are served in a lightly toasted ciabatta bun with lettuce, red onion, sliced tomato and gherkin. A glazed brioche bun is also available. • • • • • • • • • •

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BBQ Chicken Wings Small ........................................................................................................ £3.95 Large ....................................................................................................... £5.95 Nachos (V) served with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, jalapenos & melted cheddar ................................................................................ £4.95

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Chilli Cheese Fries .............................................................................. £4.95

6oz Prime Beef Welsh Lamb & Mint Grilled Chicken Peri Chicken Venison (£8.50) Wild Boar (£9.95) The Veggie Joint (V) (N) Mixed Mushroom, Garlic & Herb (V) Smaller Beef or Veggie (£5.95) Cumberland Sausage Hot Dog (with sautéed onions)

Double up your burger – £2.75 for the very hungry! Gluten free buns available

SPECIALITY SALADS The Burger Salad Choose a patty from our selection and instead of having it as a burger enjoy it on a salad of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, roasted peppers & mixed leaves (includes 2 free sauces) ............ £7.95 Moroccan Chicken Salad Chargrilled harissa chicken served on a bed of cous cous, roasted veg & salad ............................................................................ £8.50 Goats Cheese & Bacon Salad Melted goats cheese and diced grilled bacon served on a mixed salad (Veggie option with roasted peppers)............................... £7.95 Roasted Veg Salad Roasted Mediterranean vegetables served on a bed of cous cous & mixed salad with tzatziki on the side ........................................ £6.95

E X T E N S I V E R A N G E O F B E E R S , C I D E R S , W I N E S , S P I R I T S , M I L K S H A K E S , T E A & C O F F E E AVA I L A B L E

We’ve said it. You’ve said it. Now it’s official – Bristol’s Best Burger winner 2013.

@danburgerjoint | facebook.com/burgerjointbristol | 0117 329 0887 | info@theburgerjoint.co.uk | 83 Whiteladies Road, BS6 6ND (Map C2)

Cowshed Located on the bustling Whiteladies Road up in Clifton. The Cowshed focuses on serving local free range meat and a menu of good, simple, British food - with a twist on a classic thrown in here and there. With an exciting extension on the horizon for Autumn 2013, this gives guests even more opportunity to try some of Bristol’s best steak.

D INNe r Me Nu (18.00 - 22.00)

S ta rt erS Pan Seared Scallops, Carrot & Golden Raisin Salsa & Wasabi Mayo 9.95

Duck Liver Parfait, Port “Gastrique”, Orange & Cherry Chutney, Toasted Ciabatta 6.95 Pan Fried King Prawns, Garlic & Chilli Butter Sauce on Grilled Focaccia 8.30

GFO

Goats Cheese Mousse, Poppyseed Puffs, Beetroot Three Ways 6.50

GFO

Smoked Salmon & Mackerel Mousse, Lemon & Dill Crème Fraiche, Focaccia Soldiers 7.50

GFO

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli, Sautéed Pak Choi, Tomato & Red Pepper Purée 7.50 v Crispy Pork Belly, Aubergine Purée, Cured Mustard Celeriac 7.30 GF Beef Fillet Carpaccio with Shaved Parmesan, Rocket & Extra Virgin Olive Oil 9.95 The Cowshed Charcuterie Board ( 10.50 for 2 people, 16.50 for 4 people ) The Cowshed Seafood Board ( 10.50 for 2 people, 16.50 for 4 people ) The Cowshed Veggie Board ( 9.50 for 2 people, 15.30 for 4 people ) The Cowshed Mixed Board (12.50 For 2, 18.50 For 4)

GFO

From the Menu

GFO

MaINS Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Puy Lentils, Crispy Kale, Caramelised Apple Puree 17.95

Pan Seared Duck Breast, Plum Puree, Port & Five Spice Turnip, Gratin Potato & Duck Leg’s Samosa 20.95 Butcher’s Tasting Plate (Market Price)

Roasted Saddle of Wild Rabbit Wrapped in Pancetta, Wild Rabbit Pie, Carrot Purée, Purple Sprouting 18.95 Cod Fillet, Shellfish Bisque, Garlic Tiger Prawns, Buttered Rondel Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach 18.50

Steamed Rolled Fillet of Lemon Sole, Roasted Potatoes, Brown Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes & Celeriac Remoulade 17.95

The Cowshed Pie 12.95

Braised Couscous, Mozzarella & Grilled Vegetable Stack with Rocket Pesto 13.95 Mushroom, Winter Squash & Goats Cheese Roulade with Garlic Greens 12.95

Daily Fish. Please Ask for Today’s Quay Side Catch! (Market Price) GF

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All dishes are prepared in a kitchen where products containing nuts, seeds and other allergens are handled and prepared. This means we may not be able to guarantee our food will not contain traces of a specific allergen, please be sure to inform your waiter or waitress of any allergies. A discretionary 10% service charge will be added to a table of 8 or more. All prices include VAT at the current applicable rate.

@cowshedbristol | facebook.co.uk/thecowshedbristol | 0117 973 3550 | thecowshedbristol.com | 46 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2NH (Map C2)

Cox & Baloney Based A unique vintage-style tearoom serving lunch, brunch and afternoon tea on grandma’s favourite china! Famous for their cream tea towers and unique hand-blended Cox and Baloney loose leaf teas, sample the ‘Mr Darcy’ (English Breakfast) or ‘Granny Garden’ (Elderberry, Apple and Hibiscus). Next door to the delightful Cox and Baloney shop, crammed full of vintage treasures and one-of-kind pieces.

From the Menu

@coxandbaloney | facebook.com/coxandbaloney | 0117 9443100 | coxandbaloney.com | 182 & 184 Cheltenham Road Cotham, BS6 5RB

Gallimaufry An independent restaurant, bar, live music venue and arts space. Seasonal, locally sourced food is available all day (12pm-11pm) with roasts & Bloody Mary specials on Sunday. Eat outside, downstairs or book a table in their mezzanine restaurant. It’s worth checking their website for up-to-date information on menus, live music & events, plus monthly featured local artists in the gallery.

Galli Mouthfuls Welsh rarebit or buck rarebit, Worcester sauce £4/£4.50

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Potato & caremalised onion tartiflette, dressed winter salad or wilted spinach £8.50

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Deep fried sprats, seafood sauce £5 Bristol Beer battered fish & chips, mushy peas & tartar sauce £9 Pork rillette, toast & pickles £5 6oz beef & bone marrow burger with cheddar cheese & brioche bun £10 ‘The Gallimaufry’: Toulouse sausage, pork belly & butter bean stew, homemade bread £11

Monday-Friday 11am-3pm, Saturday 10am-3pm & Tuesday-Saturday 6-10pm Daily menus also available. Roasts on Sunday!

26-28 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8AE TELEPHONE 0117 942 7319 EMAIL info@thegallimaufry.co.uk WEB www.thegallimaufry.co.uk TWITTER @thegallibristol

@TheGalliBristol | facebook.com/TheGallimaufryBristol | 0117 942 7319 | thegallimaufry.co.uk | 26 The Promenade, Gloucester Road, BS7 8AE, (Map A3)

Grill Stock After 4 years of bringing Grillstock BBQ & Music Festival to Bristol harbor-side, Grillstock finally have a permanent home in Bristol for their deep south style BBQ. Festival posters and images line the walls, and a soundtrack of delta blues plays loudly. All BBQ meats are freshly smoked on site for up to 18hrs. Visit Grillstock for some meat, music & mayhem. Open 11am-11pm Mon - Sat, 11am - 10pm Sun

From the Menu

@grillstock | facebook.com/grillstockBBQ | 0117 927 3200 | grillstock.co.uk | Glass Arcade St. Nicks Market, BS1 4RS (Map C3)

Juniper

3 Courses £20pp

Mon - Sat All March Use Code “BL50” * t&c below

Juniper restaurant has been continuously loved and recognised in the Bristol food world. Head chef Nick Kleiner takes his inspiration from contemporary menus that specialise in balancing bold and fresh flavours, using well-sourced seasonal produce and supporting local food suppliers regularly. Juniper is about celebrating with partners, friends and family in a relaxed and cosy dining environment.

Starters - Celeriac veloute, braised pork, walnuts + truffle oil - Butter roasted King Scallops, black pudding, spiced carrot puree - Spicy crab cakes, baby salad, ginger + chilli jam - Duck liver parfait, pomegranate, port, balsamic + toast - Chorizo, Tiger Prawn + pea risotto -

From the Menu

Mains - Rump of Lamb, sweet potato, mange tout + lamb jus - Supreme of free range hen, sweetcorn, broccoli, potatoes dauphinoise + tarragon - 28 day matured Sirloin of Beef, buttered spinach, crispy onions, chips, Roquefort + red onion stuffing, Cabernet jus - Fillet of sea bass, tiger prawns, asparagus, potatoes dauphinoise, truffle cream- Beetroot + ricotta ravioli, pesto cream. (v) - Melange of Seasonal vegetables -

Desserts - Lemon tart, thick cream + raspberries - Chocolate ganache + berries - Passion fruit creme brulee, cinnamon spiced ice cream - British cheeses, biscuits + chutney -

Simply The Freshest Seasonal Ingredients Prepared For You Valid: 28th February – 30th March 2014 Menu Subject To Change | Code Must Be Stated On Booking

Book Online | Book by Phone | Book via Email

@JuniperCotham | facebook.com/JuniperCotham | 0117 942 1744 | juniperrestaurant.co.uk | 21 Cotham Road South, Cotham, BS6 5TZ (Map B3)

MENU BURGERS & FRIES THE HAMBURGER – £6.50 100% Local beef steak pattie, shredded cos lettuce, pickles, beef tomato, French’s classic mustard & Love Inn relish in a proper bread glazed brioche bun.

THE CHEESEBURGER DELUXE – £6.95 100% Local beef steak pattie, shredded cos lettuce, house aioli, emmental cheese, pickles, beef tomato & Love Inn relish in a Proper Bread glazed brioche bun.

THE BACON SWISS – £7.95 100% Local beef steak pattie with ale braised homemade salt beef, smoked streaky bacon, emmental cheese & gherkins, in a Proper Bread glazed brioche bun.

THE CHICKEN CAESAR – £6.95 From the Menu

Fried free-range chicken breast topped with romaine lettuce, house caesar dressing, chopped egg, salted anchovies, shaved parmesan and a twist of black peper, all served in an italian sub.

THE COD FRIED SANDWICH – £6.50 Breaded sustainably sourced Cornish cod fillet , cos lettuce & caper mayonnaise with a wedge of lemon, served in an italian sub.

THE CHICKPEA & HAZELNUT BURGER (V) – £5.95 Homemade spiced chickpea and hazelnut pattie , grilled halloumi, house aioli, beef tomato, shredded cos lettuce & Love Inn relish in a Proper Bread glazed brioche bun.

THE GRILLED REUBEN – £7.95 Ale-braised homemade salt beef topped with sauerkraut, Emmental cheese & house russian dressing served in a lightly toasted bagel.

THE TRIPLE SLIDER SELECTION – £8.95 A choice of either hamburger, cheeseburger, chickpea, chicken or cod.

PIZZA BY THE SLICE 22" Pizza served with either fries or a side.

MARGERITA – £3.95 Mozzarella, napoli tomatoe sauce, Torn basil, with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

MEAT FEAST – £4.95 Mozzarella, napoli tomatoes sauce , italian sausage, parma ham, & Salami.

SPINACH & RICOTTA – £4.50 Spinach, ricotta cheese, rocket & parmesan with napoli tomatoe sauce.

BAYSIDE – £4.50 Salted anchovies, black olives & capers, mozzarella with napoli tomatoe sauce. Plus an ever changing selection of sides and sweets.

• EAT DRINK DANCE - THE LOVE INN •

@TheLoveInn | facebook.com/theloveinnbristol | theloveinn.com | 84 Stokes Croft, BS13QY (Map C3)

The Mall Deli A traditional deli & cafĂŠ in the heart of Clifton Village which stocks a wide range of tasty deli goodies, many of which are made daily in their kitchen using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Open 7 days a week, The Mall Deli also offers a catering service for everything from office lunches to party-teas and regularly takes orders for sparkly cupcakes and homemade occasion cakes.

From the Menu

@themalldeli | facebook.com/ The Mall Deli | 0117 9734440 | themalldeli.co.uk | 14 The Mall, Clifton, BS8 4DR (Map C1)

THE ROCKFISH GRILL

Rockfish Grill Rockfish serve delicious fresh seafood and quality meat cooked over a charcoal burning fire. Named best seafood restaurant in Bristol for 2012 & 2013 (Bristol Good Food Awards), Rockfish believe that the key to great food is fresh ingredients and simple cooking. Rockfish source their fish daily from the well-managed fisheries in the South West of England and the quality is second to none.

Rockfish Menu Today’s wines by the glass & carafe Prosecco Rustico, Nino Franco

Sauvignon St. Bris, Clotilde Davenne, Bourgogne

Chianti Classico ‘I bastioni’, Toscana

Very fine & crisp with hints of golden apple

Hints of green apple with distinct loire like minerality

Exuberant and fruit driven

Antipasti Roasted peppers with olive oil & garlic

£3.00

Portland pearl oysters £2.00 (each)

Fried Salt cod with parmesan £3.00

Starters

From the Menu

Scallops roasted with white wine & garlic

Veal kidneys with garlic butter

Octopus carpaccio with fennel & tomato

Brown shrimps with mace & parsley

Cuttlefish braised in dolcetto

River exe mussels with garlic, bay & chilli

Main Courses Seafood

Steaks & chops

Royale Bream cooked in paper with garlic & rosemary

Grilled over charcoal

Roasted hake with sherry & capers

Prime aged angus rib eye - per 100g

Brill fried in breadcrumbs with tartare sauce

Pork T-bone with roasted apple & marsala

Roasted cod with peas & butter

Bavette with Anchovy butter

From the Charcoal Oven

Food To Share

John Dory fillet with tomato & fennel

Monkfish (900g) - grilled over the charcoal fire

Monkfish with rocket & fennel salad

Boston rib - A single rib of 28 day dry aged beef roasted over the charcoal fire

Sea Bass with clams & tomatoes Dover sole with new season’s olive oil

Side dishes Florence fennel gratin

Cavolo nero with wild fennel & chilli

Chips

Green salad

A salad of san marzano tomatoes, capers & oregano

Jersey royal potatoes

T: 0117 9737384 E:enquiries@rockfishgrill.co.uk W:www.rockfishgrill.co.uk

@rockfishgrill | Rock Fish Grill | 0117 973 7384 | rockfishgrill.co.uk | 128 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2RS (Map B2)

Rosemarino Winners of ‘Best Breakfast’ & ‘Best Italian’ at the Bristol Good Food Awards 2012 & 2013. The emphasis is on freshly prepared food created using a combination of ingredients from locally based suppliers and exclusively imported Italian produce. Rosemarino is a little gem to enjoy any time of the day, whether you visit for a full Italian feast or simply a coffee over the papers.

From From thethe Menu Menu

@Rosemarino | facebook.com/rosemarino | 0117 973 6677 | rosemarino.co.uk | 1 York Place, Clifton, BS8 1AH (Map C2)

THE ROSE

DENMARK

The Rose of Denmark An old but perfvectly formed gem of a pub nearby the river and close to the flyover. Since the 1800s and maybe beyond, The Rose of Denmark has been a welcome pub with friendly folk, warming fires and tasty fayre. The weekly changing menu for lunch, dinner and tapas is superbly put together using only finest of local ingredients.

From the Menu

@roseofdenmark | The-Rose-of-Denmark | 07709 832 626 | roseofdenmark.co.uk | 6 Dowry Square, Hotwells, BS8 4QL (Map D1)

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Ruby & White

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Ruby White

More than just a butchers, the mezzanine area of the shop houses a Deli showcasing British artisanal charcuterie and cheeses, with a wealth of crackers, chutneys and complimentary hand-picked wines from around the world. Customers are encouraged to sample the deli produce on offer in the new cafĂŠ, with lunchtime sandwiches and platters available to eat in or takeaway.

From the Menu

BUTCHERY SCHOOL

Register Your Interest Today at Info@Rubyandwhite.com @rubyandwhite | facebook.com/rubyandwhitebutcher | 0117 973 0333 | rubyandwhite.com | 48 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2NH (Map C2)

Sandwich Sandwich Sandwich Sandwich is a independent, family run business in Bristolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s buzzing city centre. With gourmet sandwiches, infamous giant scotch eggs and decadent sweet treats, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect place to stop by with friends for a lunchtime treat. You will soon see that our gourmet sandwiches are so good, they were deserved to be named twice!

From the Menu

@MmmSandwich | sandwichsandwich.co.uk | 0117 929 2330 | 48-52 Baldwin Street, BS1 1QQ (Map D3)

The Social Located in the vibrant Stokes Croft, The Social provides a relaxed setting to enjoy delicious home cooked food all day. Offering great deals throughout the week itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect place for a quick lunch with friends, a work meeting or evening drinks and dinner. The Social is well-known for keeping their menu fresh and seasonal, with all produce being sourced locally where possible.

From the Menu

@Social_Bristol | facebook.com/The Social Bar & Cafe | 0117 924 4500 | thesocialbristol.co.uk | 130 Cheltenham Road, BS6 5RW (Map B3)

Soukitchen Soukitchen arrived in Bristol 3 years ago, bringing Middle Eastern market food to Southvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North Street. In this time, Soukitchen has already made waves with its unique concept and menu, offering an eclectic mix of dishes, from the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey. Made-for-sharing food to enjoy with family and friends in relaxed and friendly surroundings.

From the Menu

@soukkitchenbris | facebook.com/souk.kitchen | 01179 666 880 | soukitchen.co.uk | 277 North Street, Southville, BS3 1JP (Map E2)

The Spotted Cow

OUR MENU CHANGES EVERY DAY SO HERE IS A SAMPLE...

The Spotted Cow is a community pub with a large suntrap garden situated on North Street in the heart of Southville and Bedminster. Since opening it has built a great a reputation for its fantastic kitchen which produces a British inspired menu using only the best local suppliers, plus some ingredients from their very own roof garden.

MAINS Beetroot, crème fraiche & lime risotto with watercress ................................................. £7.95 (v) Serrano ham, mozzarella & peach salad with balsamic dressing ................................. £7.50 Cornish mussels with white wine, parsley, cream & marks bread................................ £7.95 Homemade pork, cider & sage pie with mash, vegetables & gravy ..............................£9.50 Buxton butcher’s pork & leek sausages with mash, vegetables & gravy ....................£8.95

From the Menu

!"#$%&'()&&#*$+'",-.'/'0%)'12('*)$%2 with pickled fennel potato salad ...............£9.50 BBQ glazed baby back pork ribs with hand cut chips & chive sour cream ............ £10.50 Parsley crusted cod with cockles, creamed leeks & caper crushed potatoes......... £10.95 Macaroni cheese with stilton, toasted walnuts & red onion marmalade ......... £7.50 (v,n) 3)-'45,%&'5%&'"677%.'177%. with anchovy, tomato, cucumber & feta cheese salad .......................................................................................................................................£9.95 Quinoa & sweet potato salad with heritage tomatoes & cashew nuts ................ £7.50 (v,n) Roast lamb cutlet & braised shoulder with beetroot gnocchi & mint pesto ......£13.95 (n) Pan fried duck breast & fondant potatoes with chorizo & spring onion salad ..... £12.95 Stream farm organic chicken leg & homegrown bean salad with goats cheese & sweet potato rosti ...........................................................................................£9.50 35 Day aged Ashdale rump steak with hand cut chips & roasted cherry tomatoes ...................................................................................................................£15.95 Homemade beef burger with hand cut chips, red coleslaw & leaf salad .................. £8.50 Sides Marks Bakery Bread & Olive Oil £1.50 (v) Seasonal Vegetables £2.00 (v) Marinated Olives £ 2.00 (v) Side Salad £2.50 (v) Hand Cut Chips £3.00 (v)

All of our ingredients are sourced locally where possible with some vegetables and herbs from our very own rooftop garden

Kids Sausage & Mash £4.00 Beef Burger & Chips £4.00 Beetroot Risotto £4.00 (v)

@spotted_cow | facebook.com/thespottedcowbristol | 0117 963 4433 | thespottedcowbristol.com | 139 North Street Bedminster, BS3 1EZ (Map E2)

Stable Pizza Award-winning pizzas and over 60 varieties of cider. All pizzas are handmade on site, using organic British flour to create the famous sour dough base and all toppings are sourced from the best producers and growers in the region. Absolutely everything is fresh, organic (where possible), responsibly sourced and prepared. Family friendly and open everyday from 11am-midnight.

From the Menu

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bristol@stablepizza.com | www.stablepizza.com | Beside The Watershed | 0117 927 9999

@_TheStable | facebook.com/StableRestaurants | 0117 927 9999 | stablepizza.com | Canonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road, Harbourside, BS1 5UH (Map D3)

LUNCHTIME menurapide

£9.95 - choose your main & drink CHOOSE 1 MAIN: Burger AND chips Fish AND Chips Aubergine Lasagne Steak AND chips AVAILABLE 12-3PM EXCLUDING SUNDAYS

Choose 1 drink: Coke Diet coke Lemonade Cranberry juice Orange juice Apple Juice

Steak of the Art Steak of the Art. This restaurant with a living gallery, focuses on steak. The original décor creates a fun & entertaining environment. Sourcing the very best ingredients reflects in the quality of the meat and fish on the menu. Located on Harbourside, Steak of the Art is an oasis of foodie pleasure in very original surroundings.

The Interior of Steak of Art

sunday roast £10.95

hot steak + COOL ART at bristol’s harbourside

www.steakoftheart.co.uk @steakArtBristol | facebook.com/SteakoftheArt | 0117 929 7967 | steakoftheart.co.uk | Cathedral Walk, BS1 5LN (Map D2)

The Town House Embracing British culture and food with a warm and inviting setting akin to a 1920s dining room, with visual references to Churchill and Dickens, antique grandfather clocks and a cosy concoction of traditional and contemporary. Home-made classics like cloudy lemonade and spotted dick with custard. Service is excellent, striking the right balance between attentive and unintvrusive.

The

TownHouse Bar & Restaurant

Brunch, Lunch, Dinner Al fresco dining Cocktails Wine bar Private dining

For modern British cooking and classic regional dishes, look no further than The TownHouse. We get genuine pleasure from seeing a smile on your face, making sure your glass is filled and your taste buds are singing and dancing. But above all we want you to feel at home. Come and be our guests. 85 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2NT 0117 973 9302 reservations@thetownhousebristol.co.uk 98

@TownHouseBris | facebook.com/TownHouseBristol | 0117 973 9302 | thetownhousebristol.co.uk | 85 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2NT (Map C2)

THE WHITE BEAR

WINTER MENU BAR SNACKS All lovingly handmade by our fabulous chefs and friends of the pub Lemon Roasted Greek Pistachios – Taste Award 2013 Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2.50 Hot Salted Almonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2.50 Real Olive Company Olives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£2.50 Large Scotch Egg & Chutney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2.95 Pork Pie & Piccalilli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £2.95 Hot Sausage Rolls & English Mustard . . . . . . . . . . . . . £3.95 Salted Pollack Fritters & Aioli (Hot from the Kitchen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £3.95

Deli Sandwiches All £4.95 (Served 12pm til 5pm) New Yorker –Pastrami, Emmental, Gherkins, Sauerkraut Fisherman – Fishfingers, Wasabi Tartare Sauce, Green salad Bear Club- Grilled Chicken, Emmental, Bacon, Green Salad, Tomato Smokey Robinson: Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Chives Balls Out- Our Spicy Beef & Pork Meatballs, Slow Cooked Pulled Pork, Melted Cheddar, Rocket & Chilli Sauce (£1 .50 supplement )

Small Plates and Starters All £4.95 ... all prepared within 15 minutes and perfect for a quick lunch or as an entree for evening dinner. Soup of the Day served w/ Bread & butter (See specials board for details) Mushroom Rarebit on Brioche Toast Beetroot Tart with Passata, Goats Cheese & Pine Nuts Smoked Mackerel Pate with Toast & a Worcester Sauce reduction Salmon Fishcakes, Candy Beets, Cucumber & Carrot Salad A Steaming Bowl of Stew (See specials board for details) & Bread and Butter Spicy Beef & Pork Meatballs in a Tomato & Basil Passata & Fresh Bread Mini Cottage Pie

Large Plates Linguini w/ Diced Sauteed Potatoes, Homemade Basil Pesto, Parmesan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £6.95 Roast Squash, Chilli, Parmesan, Garlic & Rosemary Risotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £7.50 Aubergine filled, Mushrooms, Pearl Barley, Lemon, Thyme & Courgette Fritters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £7.95 Fruits de Mer en Papillote, Boulangere Potatoes, Watercress & Hollandaise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£10.50 Wiltshire Ham, Double Egg and Triple Cooked Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£9.50

Classic Homemade White Bear Burgers

The White Bear The White Bear is a pub that encapsulates the heart and soul of Bristol – from its rich and dynamic history through to its world-renowned theatre, art and music scene. It combines great food, drink and entertainment with a warm and friendly atmosphere to create a unique establishment. The lunch and dinner menus change daily using fresh ingredients sourced from leading independent suppliers.

From the Menu

All £8.95 Choose from West-Country Beef, Free-Range Chicken or Grilled Honey Goats Cheese & Roasted Red Pepper (V) . All served with French fries, Coleslaw and Salad . Add any of the following for £1 or three for £2 Toppings: Chorizo, Smokey Bacon, Cheddar, Somerset blue, Somerset brie, Pinapple, Sauteed mushrooms, Fried egg, Black Pudding Dipping Sauces: Béarnaise, Hollandaise, Peppercorn, Bone marrow gravy, Aioli, Pesto, Red Onion Chutney, Sweet Chilli (Mild), Flaming Hot Bhut Jolokia chilli sauce .

WINTER WARMERS Portuguese Pulled Pork Stew with Butter Beans, and Black Eyed Peas served with Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £8.25 Venison Sausage Casserole with Winter Greens, Creamed Mash and a Redcurrant Sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .£9.50 Slow-braised Lamb-shank, Boulangere Potato, Winter Greens and a Red Wine Jus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £11.50

Desserts All £4.50 Apple & Blackberry Crumble with custard or Vanilla Icecream Baked Cherry Bakewell Cheesecake with cherry coulis Chocolate Brownie topped with hot chocolate sauce & candied walnut

SIDES Bread and butter £1 .95, Green salad £2 .50, French Fries £1 .95, Triple cooked fat chips £2 .95

@TheWhiteBear | facebook.com/whitebearbristol | 0117 904 9054 | whitebear-bristol.co.uk | 133 St Michael’s Hill, BS2 8BS (Map C3

5 Pointz // The Reebok Classic Leather Utility // £57.00

Something else // Rolling Stones screen print by Mike Okay // £60

Flo-Jo Boutique // Kimono cotton dressing gown £42

Dustbowl Vintage // 1960s Union Made fedora // £24

Made Just So // Woof teatowel £13

Boot Room // Large selection of Bone China Mugs £9 each

No.31 // Pantone Mug // £10.00 Amulet // Bray Mustard Custard // £44.99

Love From Random // Enamel moomin mug by muurla // £13.99

Loot // Calvin Klein Acid Wash Jacket // £40

Soma // ‘I Like It’ poster book by Anthony Burrill (signed by the artist) // £19.95

Way // AND clothing palm tee // £27

Independent Shops 5 Pointz Amulet Artemis Blaze The Boot Room Cooshti Cox and Baloney Dig Ha端shizzle Dustbowl Vintage Dutty Flo-Jo Boutique Fox + Feather Gladrags iota Loot Love From Random Made Naff Natives No 31 Rag Trade Boutique Sobeys Something else WAY

Independent shopping in Bristol: Meet the owners... Thanks to schemes like the Bristol Pound and ‘Bristol Independents’, Bristol is a city that breeds a culture of independent shopping. Home to some of the best independent shops in the UK, there are dozens of fantastic, one-of-a-kinds for Bristol shoppers explore. Each month we meet the minds behind the city’s best shops to find out what makes independent shopping in Bristol so brilliant. This month, we spoke to Alison Taylor, owner of Ragtrade Boutique...

Within Christmas Steps Shopping Quarter resides one of Bristol’s little-known gems, Ragtrade Boutique. Built on the concept of recycling pre-loved clothing, Ragtrade encourages women to re- home those beautiful but neglected garments wasting away in every women’s wardrobe. Customers can sell, trade and buy second-hand clothing and accessories. 102

On entering the store, you can see immediately that there is a good variety of clothing and accessories in different styles and sizes; truly there is - pardon the cliché - something for everyone. Ragtrade are very fussy about what they take and that is evident in the quality of clothing on the rails. A surprising amount of items in the shop still have their original tags on. Owner Alison tells us, “the average woman admits to owning six items of clothing they’ve never worn!” The clean, brightly lit rails at the front of the shop showcase the newest stock, while a small corridor leads through to a boudoir-style area at the back which feels a bit like stumbling upon a treasure trove. Amongst other things, here you’ll find the legendary £5 - £10 rail.

Ragtrade sells using a very fair system which means that those popping in regularly are bound to find plenty of bargains. Every item has a strict seven-week selling period. If the item hasn’t sold within the first four weeks the price is then reduced by one third. It runs for two weeks at a third of the price, and if it still hasn’t sold at the end of those two weeks it goes on the £5 - £10 rail. There will always be something new to look at, Alison tells us, because the stock turns over very quickly. She estimates that she puts out around twenty new items per day. Stock ranges from top-end high street to designer, with some amazing deals to be found. At the top end of the scale, we

found a Vivian Westwood Red Label blouse with the tag still on for £66, a pair of Jimmy Choos for £99, and a Marc Jacob faux fur at £81. We couldn’t help bagging ourselves a bargain whilst we were there, picking up a pair of almost-new Karen Millen heeled boots at just £36. Alison’s recycling concept has won her a place in the semi-finals of the NatWest Women in Business Venus Awards, nominated for the South West’s ‘Green’ category in recognition of her progressive attitude towards cutting down on wasted clothing.

So what’s the concept behind Ragtrade? How does it work? Basically, it’s encouraging people to recycle their clothing. So people bring their stuff into me and I’ll sell it on commission for them. It has a seven week selling period in the shop and if it sells for them, they can either take the cash, in which case they get 40% of what I sell it for, or they can leave it in the shop and it acts like a credit note for them. So everyone that sells in here has their own little bank account. But often people will leave their credit in the shop and purchase something else with it. The stock turns over really quickly, because everything only gets a seven week selling cycle. So that always means there’s new stuff in the shop. I probably put out twenty new pieces every morning. I get regulars that will come in every few days because they know there’s always new stuff for them to look at. And because I’ve got so many people selling through me there’s always a really good cross section of stuff going out. Congratulations on getting through to the semi-finals in the NatWest Venus Women in Business Awards. Can you tell us a bit about the award? We’ve been nominated for the Green category in the South West, obviously because of the recycling. And we’ve just found out we’ve got through to the semi-finals, so we’re very chuffed! Recycling clothes is a brilliant idea. Is that something you did before Ragtrade? Yeah, always! Before this, my friend and I set up a children’s second-hand clothing business which was doing exactly the same thing. We started it when she’d just had her second and I’d just had my third child, and we were just realising how expensive children’s clothing is, when children only wear it for 104

a short amount of time. And there are so many women that buy clothes and never wear them, there’s so much waste! The average woman admits to owning six items of clothing they have never worn. I’ve got so much in here that has still got its tags on because people have bought clothes and not actually ever worn them. What kind of clothing do you stock in here? Top end high-street and upwards. Labels starting around Whistles, Karen Millen... up to Vivian Westwood, Mulberry, Dior. We get a lot of boutique labels like By Malene Birger, and we get a lot of Paul Smith. We get more of that than the really high-end stuff like Gucci and Chanel. But I’m really fussy about what I take. Unless you’ve been in here, some people get put off by the thought of second-hand clothing because they think it’s going to be like a grungy charity shop. But once people have been in they realise it’s actually a really nice boutique environment. Often people can feel a bit intimated coming into a shop like this, but there’s a really lovely atmosphere in here... Yeah, we really want it feel like a place where people can come in and try stuff on and feel almost like it’s their own dressing room. I want it to feel really friendly and fun and I think that is how people feel about it. Once people have set foot through the door, they tend to come back! www.ragtradeboutique.co.uk 0117 376 3085 2 Upper Maudlin Street

5 Pointz 5 Pointz is the biggest Streetwear store in the South West, with 10 years experience in providing the best clothing from a wide selection of the most sought after brands such as: HUF, The Hundreds, 10 Deep, Crooks & Castles. Their footwear selection is also second to none, including Nike, Adidas Originals, Puma, Reebok and now Nike Air Jordan.

The Indcsn Daily Grind T Shirt White £30.00

The I Love Ugly Fruit T Shirt Black £45.00

Nike Air Flight Classic £85

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@5PointzBristol | facebook.com/5pointzbristol | 0117 945 0555 | 5pointz.co.uk | 18 Nelson Street,Bristol, BS1 2LE (Map C3)

Amulet Amulet boutique is an independent boutique that offers a one-stop shopping destination for women who love fashion. Each item has been hand picked by the owner Hemali Modha and has been chosen for its design, material, provenance and ethical policies. Clothing brands include: Fever, Ingenue, Emily & Fin, and Vero Moda. Jewellery includes Azuni, Ayala Bar and Mirabelle.

Bicycle dress ÂŁ59.99

Print Trenchcoat ÂŁ35

@amuletboutique | facebook.com/AmuletBoutique | 0117 239 9932 | amuletboutique.co.uk | 39a Cotham Hill, BS6 6JY (Map C2)

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Artemis Artemis is run by mother and daughter team Catherine and Carrie - best known for designing and making unique silver jewellery with an in house jewellery workshop. Artemis also stocks a beautiful range of gifts all linked by their feminine nature and ‘Downstairs @ Artemis’ is a gallery space where local artists have the opportunity to exhibit and sell their work.

Silk cord necklace with silver bird t-bar £35

Silver plated soap pins with soap - £5

Silver ‘Sweetie Necklace’ - £135

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@Artemis_Bristol | facebook.com/artemisbristol | 0117 924 1003 | artemisbristol.co.uk | 214 Gloucester Road, Bishopston BS7 8NU (Map A3)

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Blaze is well known as being among the best of Bristol’s most original and eclectic crafts and gift co-operatives. Featured in the Observer as one of Britain’s ten quirkiest shops, A purveyor of all things surprising, beautifully made and completely original. From ceramics, jewellery, books, art and all manner of hand-made crafts Blaze probably has just what you’re looking for.

Cows Porcelain Milk Jug £36.00

Large Circles Necklace by Kay Morgan £40

Small Dot Purse by Kay Morgan £20

@BlazeShop | facebook.com/Blaze Shop | 0117 904 7067 | blazestudio.co.uk | 84 Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BB (Map D3)

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The Boot Room Located at the heart of Park Street for 18 years, The Boot Room is ‘so much more than a room of boots.’ Stocking an enormous range of footwear, it offers one of the largest limited-edition collections of Converse in the South West. Now also stocking the beautiful Louche Clothing alongside an extensive range of gifts and jewellery, it is the perfect one- stop shop.

Lunch box to keep your food safe £7

YOSHI leather satchel £55

Tiger Purse. £28

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Facebook: The Boot Room Bristol | 0117 922 5455 | bootroombristol.com | 22 Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JA (Map D3)

Cooshti Cooshti is Bristol’s longest running independent fashion & streetwear store. Established in the early 90s and still going strong, the store on Park street has become a bit of an institution & is the first port of call for top tier new and retro sneakers, premium streetwear, denim & casual fashion. The store has a laid back vibe with friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Known Marka Tee £29.50

Super Signature Mkii Sweat £59.99

Adidas Originals Zx 500 Og Snake £95.00

@Cooshti | facebook.com/Cooshti | 0117 929 0850 | cooshti.com | 57 Park Street, BS1 5NU (Map D3)

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Cox & Baloney A gorgeous boutique with everything you could possibly need for creating a truly vintage lifestyle, from clothing (ladies and gents) to furniture and home ware. Cox and Baloney also run a number of unique workshops throughout the year including sewing, furniture upcycling, and lampshade making. When you’re done shopping, pop next door to visit the Cox and Baloney vintage tea room!

Polly Bird Cage Day Dress £95

Retro Frock £95

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@coxandbaloney | facebook.com/coxandbaloney | 0117 944 3100 | coxandbaloney.com | 182 & 184 Cheltenham Road, Cotham, BS6 5RB (Map B3)

Dig Haüshizzle At the top of Christmas Steps is Dig Haüshizzle, selling furniture homewares that are antique or vintage. Individually selected to work within the stores themes of rough luxe, industrial and Victoriana. There are large tables, an array of chairs, taxidermy, mirrors, lighting, books and lots more individual pieces for people wanting something a little more unique for their home.

Pair Of Gilt Cane Chairs £240

Pair of Ankole cow horns £300

Oval over mantle mirror £90

@DigHaushizzle | facebook.com/DigHaushizzle | 07789 145 175 | dig-haushizzle.co.uk | 51 Colston Street, BS1 5AX (Map C3)

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Dustbowl Vintage Dedicated to sourcing the best in American mid-century menswear and accessories. Run by the same people as the long-established Uncle Sam’s American Vintage, they are passionate and knowledgeable about their stock; from pomade to workwear, gaberdine jackets to motorcycle leathers and lots more besides. Two doors down from Uncle Sam’s, open Wednesday - Saturday.

DUSTBOWL VINTAGE

1940s cut throat razor, £20

1960s wool dressing gown, £34

1950s wool blanket, £30

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@dustbowlvintage | facebook.com/dustbowlvintage | 0117 929 8382 | dustbowlvintage.com | 52 Park Street, 2nd Floor, BS1 5JN (Map D3)

Dutty The multi-faceted ‘Dutty’ brand began its story as both a club night and vintage/ customised clothing store. Today, Dutty offers an alternative vision to that of the High Street, stocking up-to-the-minute fashion, 80’s/90’s vintage, streetwear and customised clothing from a wide range of Bristol’s own designers, including fashion labels from the two owners “Butchi & Gosmos” and “Dutty Girl”.

Butchi & Gosmos Make up bags £9-£12

Dutty Girl Hoodies £38

Glittery Resin Rings £6 and Earrings £7

@ShopDutty | facebook.com/shopdutty | 0117 924 9990 | shopdutty.com | 116 Cheltenham Road, BS6 5RW (Map B3)

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Flo-Jo Nestled amongst the busy independent shops on the Gloucester Road, Flo-Jo Boutique is a quality fabric, haberdashery and gift shop. Stocking a gorgeous range of cotton prints, ribbons, trims, sewing accessories and hand made goods. More than just a shop, the tailor made workshop is a hub of creativity, offering a wide variety of courses, workshops and sewing parties.

Iron on patches. Set of six £9

Wrapping paper. Book of 12 designs £12

New Oil Cloths £18 per metre. 140cm width.

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@Flojoboutique | facebook.com/Flo-Jo-Boutique | 0117 904 1498 | flo-joboutique.co.uk | 36b Gloucester Road, BS7 8AR (Map A3)

Fox + Feather Located on the longest stretch of independent stores in Europe, we offer the best UK brands for men and women. Fox + Feather are exclusive Bristol stockists of women’s brands Louche, Sugarhill Boutique, Poppy Lux and Goldie London. Their menswear range includes Bellfield, Native Youth, Cuckoo and Banker & Benefit. Shortlisted for UK Young Fashion Independent of the Year.

Libby Blouse £30

Dip Dye Shirt £40

Bow Bowler £18

@foxandfeatherUK | facebook.com/foxandfeather | 0117 329 2575 | foxandfeather.co.uk | 43 Gloucester Road, BS7 8AD (Map A3)

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Gladrags Two must-visit shops in Clifton, Gladrags 1 and 2 offer two very different experiences -both as impressive as the other. Visit Gladrags 1 for lovingly selected designer wear at a fraction of the original price, including American ‘butt lifting’ jeans, dresses, jewellery and belts. Gladrags 2 houses an elegant selection of evening wear, glamorous accessories, fascinators and glitzy costume jewellery.

Gladrags

Bodycon dress £99.50

Marilyn Gold Prom Dress

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01275 846 420 | gladrags.uk.com | 11 Portland Street, BS8 4AJ (Map C1) | 15 Portland Street, BS8 6BT (Map C1)

iota

iota Gloucester Road’s antidote to the anonymous and anodyne. The purveyors of lovely things stock everything from contemporary clocks. iconic Tintin posters to sleek, jewellery you’d love to receive and home accessories ranging from the classy to the classically kitsch. Perfect for those in desperate need of gift inspiration or those who want a little something for themselves.

Screen print by James brown £65.00

Orla kiely birdhouse £25.00

Melamine bird plates £8.50 each

@iotabristol | facebook.com/iotabristol | 0117 924 4911 | iotabristol.com | 167 Gloucester Road, BS7 8BE (Map A3)

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Loot LOOT is Bristols biggest vintage store with a central City location on the bear pit island. They personally handpick fantastic unique one off vintage gems from all over the world. Regular trips to Miami, LA, NYC, Barcelona, Milan, Berlin, Paris and London keeps these guys at the top of their game. Stay up to date with deliveries on their facebook page.

Cropped Blouses £18

Lace Collar Sweatshirts £16

Ralph Lauren Shirt Dress £28

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facebook.com/LOOTvintagewarehouse | @lootleamington | Instagram.com/lootvintagewarehouse | 6-9 Haymarket Walk, Bear Pit Island BS1 3LN (Map C3)

Love from Random

Love From Random

On Park Street you will find Love From Random, a haven of wacky and wonderful gifts, stationery and unusual things for the home. With a whole floor of vintage and one- offs, stock is constantly changing and there’s always something new to see in store. Browse Kitsch Retro downstairs and ‘World O Vintage’ upstairs. Love from Random also stocks a large range of cards, wrap, books and prints.

Portable Record Player

Retro Phone

Animal tins

@lovefromrandom | facebook.com/LoveFromRandom | 0117 929 8566 | lovefromrandom.co.uk | 59 Park Street, BS1 5NU (Map D2)

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Made Dedicated to bringing you the best accessories for you and your home. Contemporary jewellery, cards, cushions, prints and a framing service and much more. Offering bespoke lampshade making service, you can choose the fabric and they will create something that fits your décor perfectly. Showcasing new independent designers, everything sold is designed and made in the UK & Ireland.

MADE

Onward print by Alexandra Snowdon £38

SHOP ONLINE NOW!

Rabbit chopping board by hop & Peck £24

LEOMA DREW

CHASE AND WONDER AMANDA COLEMAN

Helios Pendant by Alexis Dove £125

MIMI BERRY

ROBIN AND MOULD

CLARE HALIFAX

ALEXANDER SNOWDON

HOP AND PECK

32 The Mall, Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 4DS // 0117 370 6180 www.madejustso.com

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@madejustso | facebook.com/madejustso | 0117 370 6180 | madejustso.com | 32 The Mall, Clifton, BS8 4DS (Map C1)

Naff Naff is not just a fancy dress shop. Next to the gorillas, zombies and theatre paint, you will find old-world glamour fit for a wedding, such as: beaded flapper dresses, swing dresses with big petticoats and original seventies evening gowns. And for men: tweed jackets, waistcoats, militaria, braces, flat caps and top hats. Masquerade masks, sparkly make-up and much more...

@naffclothing | facebook.com/NaffClothing | 0117 973 7458 | naffclothing.co.uk | 13 Cotham Hill, BS6 6LD

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Natives Natives Clothing on Union Street marries an eclectic mix of new vs old, stocking both vintage clothing as well as new brands from independent labels in the UK, including Believe, DS71, Kuccia, Lazy Oaf, Known, Innercity, Other, Antique and Bellfield. Natives’ vintage area is a must-visit treasure trove full of jewels and one-off finds, plus Levis vintage, vintage fur jackets and customised snapbacks.

Slashed women’s sweater from Believe £36.99

Innercity shirt and sweater combo top £49.99

UCLA sports style vest £29.99

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@nativesbristol | facebook.com/nativesbristol | 71queens.com | 07436 534 419 | 25 Union street, Galleries, Unit G29 Broadmead, BS1 3XD (Map C4)

Niche Niche is a family-run business thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been custom framing since 1985. All work is carried out on the premises in an impressive 5,000 square foot gallery and workshop. No matter how big or small your project, visit Niche for custom framing, mounting, canvas and digital printing. Niche also offer a large format scanning service for artists who wish to reproduce their artwork.

Art by Shikha Kuehn and Dead One

Art by Mr Mead

@nicheframe | facebook.com/Niche Frames | 0117 942 2213 | nicheframes.co.uk | 26 Stokes Croft, BS1 3QD (Map C3)

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No.31 No.31 is a design led gift shop in the heart of Bristol’s Old City, housed in a beautiful Georgian building. As well as stocking Urban Graphic’s own well established card range, you will also find luxury fragrance, jewellery, and home ware. With new exhibitions and screen print facilities coming up in the future, drop in to have a look around and say hello to the friendly staff!

Travel kit by Baxter of California £45.00

Beech Click Clock Lamp by Gingko £80.00

Literary Key Word Pencil set £12.00

31 BALDWIN STREET / BRISTOL / BS1 1RG

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@U_G_Shop | facebook.com/UrbanGraphicShop | 0117 929 3331 | urbangraphicshop.co.uk | 31 Baldwin Street, BS1 1RG (Map D3)

Ragtrade Selling immaculate pre loved women’s clothing and accessories. Offering top end high street, boutique and exclusive brands. From Whistles to Westwood, Hollister to Harvey Nics and everything in between. Discover fabulous hidden gems. A unique shopping experience in Bristol, where you can buy, sell and trade quality pre loved women’s wear. “Recycle, re love, reuse, revisit, revamp.”

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@RagTradeBristol | Rag Trade Boutique | 0117 376 3085 | ragtradeboutique.co.uk | 2 Upper Maudlin Street, BS2 8DJ (Map C3)

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Sobeys Formerly based in BS8 for seventeen years, Sobeys is proud to welcome the ladies and gents of Bristol to a new independent shop. Presenting a carefully selected range of vintage and reworked clothing, you are invited to discover your own hidden gems in a wide selection of classic, not-on- the-high street fashion in a unique atmosphere. A warm welcome awaits you!

Reworked cropped jumpers

Stripe crop tops

Harrington jackets

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@SobeysBristol | facebook.com/SobeysVintageClothing | 0117 929 8923 | 24 Park Street, BS1 5JA (Map D3)

Something Else Five minutes from Park Street, Something Else stocks a plethora of design-led stationery, books and magazines alongside affordable prints, wrapping paper and unique greetings cards from the best designers and illustrators around the world. Monthly exhibitions and friendly faces behind the counter. You’ll never need to buy from Paperchase again.

Bloc Notes Pad £10/£7

STATIONERY MAGAZINES BOOKS PRINTS

Holy Cow Card £2.50

Magazines include Colors, Printed Pages, Made Quarterly, Process Journal, BranD, 3x3, Offscreen, Mood, Another Escape, Mousse, Elephant, IDN, Frankie, Eye, Wrap, Cereal, Perdiz, Self Service, Bone Shaker, Herself, Purple Fashion. Stationery by Hay, O-Check, Tada, Wednesday Paper Works, Livework, Paperways. Books about architecture, typography, travel, illustration, identity design, packaging design, interior design. Various prints changing constantly from £5 - £50.

Circles screen print by Klub7 £60

POP IN AND SAY HELLO.

Something Else, 1 & 2 Perry Rd., Bristol, BS1 5BQ www.BuySomethingElse.com @shop_se | facebook.com/shopsomethingelse

@shop_se | facebook.com/shopsomethingelse | 0117 239 0679 | Perry Rd, Avon BS1 5BQ (Map C3)

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Way Gloucester Road’s newest addition of independent shops, Way is a unisex streetwear shop. Stocking funky street style clothes like printed sweatshirts, t- shirts and leggings plus some snapback hats, beanies and jewellery. You can be sure to find something unique at Way, so pop in on your way...

Mr Gugu unicorn sweatshirt £42

Not Too Shaby £25

Mr Gugu lucku number sweatshirt £42

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@WAY_Bristol | facebook.com/WAYbristol | waybristol.blogspot.co.uk | 67a Gloucester Road, BS7 8AD (Map A3)

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