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Welcome to Bristol Listings Collective This issue we talk to The Naked and Famous, whose new single has been named “the hottest record in the world right now” (BBC Radio 1). Plus, loads of competitions and giveaways inside, including tickets for Jools Holland’s sold out show at Colston Hall. Like us on facebook to keep up-to-date with local events and competitions www.facebook.com/bristollistingscollective.com Feature: Jools Holland at Colston Hall - page 6
Rachel Morris Editor
Entertainment: THEATRE // SHOWS // COMEDY // CONCERTS // MAGIC
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Arts & Culture: GALLERIES // EXHIBITIONS // FILM // MUSEUMS // ATTRACTIONS
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Nightlife: GIGS // LIVE MUSIC // COCKTAIL LOUNGES // BARS // NIGHTCLUBS
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Jools Holland
Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, plus special guest Mel C at Colston Hall Jools Holland is without doubt one of the world’s most respected musicians. The former Squeeze member’s musical career has spanned nearly four decades, over which time he has received numerous prestigious awards and titles, including an OBE. Jools’ career as a television presenter has run parallel to his musical career and his iconic ‘Later...with Jools Holland’ is now in its 43rd series. Jools formed The Jools Holland Big Band in 1987, comprising himself and Gilson Lavis. This has gradually metamorphosed into the current 20-piece Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, which consists of Jools Holland // Colston Hall // 8th Nov
pianist, organist, drummer, three female vocals, guitar, bass guitar, two tenor saxophones, two alto saxophones, baritone saxophone, three trumpets, and four trombones. This November, Jools Holland will bring his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra to Bristol, featuring special guest, pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C for a spectacular show at Colston Hall. Jools can expect a welcome return to Bristol after his involvement in this summer’s Gromit Unleashed Trail, which helped raise a whopping £2.3 million to support sick children and their families at Bristol Children’s Hospital. Photography: Mary McCartney
His upcoming show at Colston Hall is one not to be missed. Along with long time drummer Gilson Lavis, vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and special guest Melanie C, acclaimed trombonist Rico Rodriguez, and the rest of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Jools Holland will perform tracks spanning his entire solo career, as well as songs taken from his latest album The Golden Age Of Song. The Golden Age Of Song went Gold within six weeks of release and features superb collaborations with some of the world’s most acclaimed musical artists, including Florence Welch, Tom Jones, Amy Winehouse and Cee-Lo Green.
Jools designed the Bumble Boogie Gromit (pictured) for the trail, and in true exuberant form, as an extra special gesture Jools recorded a piece of music based on the Flight of the Bumble Bee with his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra to be played by his musical Gromit.
The show coincides with the Bristol International Blues and Jazz Festival launch, so Colston Hall will be in full swing with free performances in the foyer from Get the Blessing and Pee Wee Ellis. DJ Double Agent 7 will also be playing in the stalls bar after the show and Colston Hall will be staying open late. Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra will play Colston Hall on Friday 8th November. More info: www.colstonhall.org
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Win tickets to see Madeleine Peyroux in concert Jazz singer and songwriter Madeleine Peyroux brings her tour to Colston Hall, performing tracks from her new album The Blue Room. Peyroux has been called an ‘interpreter’ through her intensely distinctive renditions of old classics and modern tunes by the likes of Leonard Cohen and The Beatles. “The only thing that matters is the song,” says singer-songwriter
21st Nov // Colston Hall // www.colstonhall.org
Madeleine Peyroux. That conviction along with a ‘one of a kind’ voice, has carried the Jazz artist from busking on the streets of Paris, all the way to mainstream recognition. Peyroux’s new album, The Blue Room, sees the genre-blending singer reworking some landmark musical gems, in a repeat collaboration with longtime Peyroux producer Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Walter Becker, Tracy Chapman, Herbie Hancock).
The result is a sophisticated album that seamlessly fuses musical styles together to create an entirely new sound.
HOW TO WIN TICKETS LIKE us on facebook and then post MADELEINE PEYROUX on our wall for a chance to win tickets to see her at the Colston Hall: facebook.com/BristolListingsCollective
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Win family tickets to see Cinderella at Bristol Hippodrome This year’s family pantomime is the enchanting Cinderella, starring Suzanne Shaw. With belly-laughs aplenty and glitter galore, you could not wish for a better panto - it is the perfect treat for children of all ages (even the grown up ones!). Starring as the Prince’s loyal and outrageous servant, Dandini, is the hilariously mischievous Louie Spence, the only man on the planet whose personality has more sparkle than Cinderella’s
ballgown. Starring alongside Louie is Hippodrome regular Andy Ford as Cinderella’s loveable best friend, Buttons. Along with the dance a minute Dandini and our unsung hero Buttons, Cinderella features a glittering combination of everything a traditional pantomime could wish for, a handsome Prince, enchanting Fairy Godmother and the boo-able Ugly Sisters. With a sprinkling of magic from the Fairy Godmother, will Cinderella beat the clock and find the happy ending she
6th Dec - 5th Jan // Bristol Hippodrome // www.atgtickets.com
deserves? You’ll have to wait until the clock strikes midnight to find out! With a sparkling set, stunning costumes, live orchestra and real Shetland ponies, Cinderella has something for everyone.
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Big City Highlights Greg Davies Star of BAFTA award-winning The Inbetweeners and BBC Three’s Cuckoo, much-loved towering beacon of comedy Greg Davies is one of the most successful stand-ups in the UK. Following a sold-out 2012 tour and due to popular demand, Greg’s criticallyacclaimed and riotously funny show, The Back of My Mum’s Head, comes to Colston Hall.
24th Nov Colston Hall www.colstonhall.org
Christmas Lights Switch On with The Saturdays The Saturdays have been confirmed as the headline act at The Mall’s Christmas Lights Switch On and Concert, supported by local band Young Kato. The girls will also perform a special charity Concert in the outdoor arena at The Mall to support Help for Heroes. Tickets are FREE, however, there is a suggested donation of £2 per ticket, 100% proceeds supporting Help for Heroes. 7th Nov The Mall Cribbs Causeway
Big City Highlights
Cinderella Christmas Lights Switch On
Whiteladies Picture House Fundraiser
Dean Blunt
Join a magical procession through the Bristol Shopping Quarter before Cinderella switches the lights on and illuminates the whole city with festive sparkle.
The Whiteladies Picture House has teamed up with Bristol’s What The Frock! Comedy. See the “witty, charming, amazing” (Chortle) Lucy Porter headline this all-female comedy night.
Half of the inscrutable duo Hype Williams, Dean Blunt performs his new live show based on the acclaimed 2013 album The Redeemer. With support from Lord Tusk.
8th Nov // Cabot Circus
14th Nov // Colston Hall
29th Nov // Arnolfini
Fireworks Party
Hugh Massekela and Larry Willis
Bristol International Blues and Jazz Festival launch
Bonfire from 6pm and fireworks kicking off at 7:30pm. Hot food, treats and drinks to keep you warm including hot cider. Afterwards, head indoors for music. Print online flyer as ticket entry.
Two-times Grammy-winning trumpeter Hugh Masekela and lifelong friend US pianist Larry Willis reunite for a duo programme of their favourite tunes.
Free performance in the foyer from Get the Blessing and Pee Wee Ellis, and DJ Double Agent 7 in the stalls bar until late. Entrance to the free foyer gigs even if they are not attending Jools Holland.
3rd Nov // The Trinity Centre
14th Nov // St George’s Bristol
8th Nov // Colston Hall
Big City Highlights
Comedy: Jarred Christmas
Phill Niblock and Thomas Ankersmit
Welsh National Opera’s Anna Bolena
New Zelander Jarred Christmas has a dynamic onstage persona and the ability to improvise and roll with anything. “Unpredictable energy” -The Scotsman.
2013 is the 80th year of NYC minimalist composer Phill Niblock. At this concert he performs and projects films, along with saxophonist and electronic musician Thomas Ankersmit.
Donizetti’s re-imagining of Anne’s final days in the scheming court of Henry VIII is a touching one. It is a portrait of an innocent stranded in a nest of vipers. Sung in Italian with surtitles in English.
8th-9th Nov // Comedy Box @ Hen & Chicken
15th Nov // Arnolfini
6th Nov // Bristol Hippodrome
Comedy: Josh Widdicombe
Roman Empire: Power and People
FrightFest All Nighter
Star of Channel 4’s The Last Leg, the brilliant Josh Widdicombe is now doing a matinee show at 4pm due to the 8pm show selling out quickly.
This unique exhibition will explore the story of the Roman Empire and its impact both locally in Britain and much further a field in the East.
10th Nov // Tobacco Factory Theatre
21th Sept 2013 - 12th Jan 2014 Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
The UK’s best horror/fantasy film festival. Five terrifying films over one intense all nighter (21:00 - 07:00), this is horror as the gods of cinema intended. 16th Nov // Watershed
Big City Highlights
Exhibition: Bloomberg New Contemporaries
Kodaline
Sinbad the Sailor
An opportunity to see fresh work by a new generation of artists, Bloomberg New Contemporaries has provided a national platform for fine art graduates annually since 1949.
Band of the moment Kodaline bring their largest UK tour to date to Bristol, after the success of their debut album In A Perfect World which entered the UK charts at #3.
This Christmas set sail on The Last Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor – his most dangerous, heart-breaking and hysterical journey ever.
14th Sept - 10th Nov // Spike Island
18th Nov // O2 Academy
27th Nov - 12th Jan // Tobacco Factory Theatre
Beauty and the Beast
The Little Mermaid
Submotion Orchestra + Special Guests
A magical sexual journey into real and fabled romance between the beastly and the beautiful, where roles are shared as love is declared.
Hans Christian Andersen’s much-loved tale of a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the sea in return for a soul and the love of a young prince.
A live 7-piece project from Leeds, incorporating deep bass-driven grooves and dense textures in their progressive live dubstep sound. This is not live dubstep to be taken lightly.
19th - 23rd Nov // Bristol Old Vic
28th Nov - 18th Jan // Bristol Old Vic
16th Nov // The Fleece
Big City Highlights
The Queen Extravaganza
Theatre: Blackout
The Little Shop of Horrors
The official tribute show, produced by original Queen drummer Roger Taylor. This spectacular show revives the glorious music and live experience of rock gods Queen.
Someone’s been seen signalling the bombers and Amber needs her father to hide her. The siren fades as the search draws nearer. Strained allegiances build and family secrets simmer.
A dark and twisted show with a wicked sense of humour. Using extraordinary puppets, masks and props, Pickled Image has created a show to rival their sell out international successes.
12th Nov // The Fleece
26th Nov -7th Dec // Alma Tavern & Theatre
4th - 9th Nov // Tobacco Factory
Texas
Exhibition: Wildlife Photographer of the Year
TEDxBristol: Ideas worth Spreading
Glaswegian pop/rock band Texas are back with their eighth studio album, The Conversation, fronted by lead singer Sharleen Spiteri.
Encounter the rich array of wildlife on our planet in this world-renowned exhibition from the Natural History Museum – touring at M Shed for the very first time.
This year’s TEDxBristol is centred around the theme of ‘Failure’. Local speakers share their tales of all manner of failures, and how failure has shaped their ideas, outlooks and businesses.
13th Nov // Colston Hall
30th Nov - 23rd Feb // M Shed
11th Nov // Colston Hall
Entertainment Alma Vale Tavern Theatre Bristol Hippodrome Bristol Old Vic Colston Hall Comedy Box O2 Academy The Lantern Redgrave Theatre Smoke & Mirrors St Georges Bristol Tobacco Factory
Alma Vale Tavern Theatre 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 theatre’s varied programme has included classics, comedies, dramas, absurdest plays, modern plays, and nearly 50 world premiers.
@AlmaBristol Alma Tavern Theatre 0117 973 5171 www.almatavernandtheatre.co.uk
8-20 Alma Vale Road, Clifton Bristol, BS8 2HY (Map C2)
Bristol Hippodrome Theatre
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.
NOVEMBER SHOWS WELSH NATIONAL OPERA’S
THE TUDORS WED 6 - FRI 8 NOV
BLOC PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
WHITE CHRISTMAS TUE 19 - SAT 23 NOV
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET LE CORSAIRE PASSION. PIRATES. PAS DE DEUX. TUE 26 - SAT 30 NOV
GO WEST, HUE & CRY, THE CHRISTIANS SUN 10 NOV
THAT’LL BE THE DAY TUE 12 NOV
RENT IN CONCERT SUN 24 NOV
LOUIE SPENCE
SUZANNE SHAW ANDY FORD STAR IN
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Bristol Old Vic Theatre
Bristol Old Vic is the oldest continuouslyrunning theatre in the UK and, following a recent £12million redevelopment, is now one of the most modern and comfortable with a dramatically extended forestage and precision-engineered sightlines. A create 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.
Bookings 0117 987 7877 bristololdvic.org.uk/mermaid
28 Nov -18 Jan Theatre
A tale of adventure, courage and the pursuit of true love.
A Bristol Old Vic Production
Bristol Old Vic and Farnham Maltings present Little Bulb Theatre’s
A magical world of snow and ice…
27 Nov-4 Jan Studio
Shlomo: Human Geekbox @BristolOldVic www.facebook.com/bristololdvic
6-7 Nov Studio
The Events 12-16 Nov Studio
Beauty and the Beast 19-22 Nov Studio
0117 987 7877 www.bristololdvic.org.uk
King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED (Map D3)
Charity No. 228235
Colston Hall Concert Hall
Colston Hall is the South West’s largest Concert Hall, entertaining the people of Bristol since 1867. The iconic citycentre 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.
@Colston_Hall facebook.com/colstonhall 0844 887 1500 www.colstonhall.org
fri 1 nov
sat 9 nov
wed 20 nov
daz’s rock 4 charity
radical face
john smith and william
fri 1 nov
sun 10 nov
adamson
nick harper
show of hands with miranda
wed 20 nov
sat 2 nov
sykes
billy bragg
marcel lucont
mon 11 nov
thu 21 nov
sun 3 nov
tedxbristol
martyn joseph
poppy appeal
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thu 21 nov
commemorative festival
zappa plays zappa
madeleine peyroux
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wed 13 nov
fri 22 nov
bill wyman’s
texas
britten and his friends
rhythm kings
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wed 6 nov
wed 13 nov
britten war requiem
owiny sigoma band
gary lucas
sun 24 nov
thu 7 nov
thu 14 nov
carl donnelly
lisa stansfield
what the frock! comedy with
sun 24 nov
thu 7 nov
lucy porter
greg davies
an evening with shappi
fri 15 nov
sold out
khorsandi
czech national symphony
tue 26 nov
fri 8 nov
orchestra
ballaké sissoko
jools holland and his rhythm
sat 16 nov
wed 27 nov
and blues orchestra
bryan ferry
raf in concert
sold out
sold out
thu 28 - sat 30 nov
fri 8 nov
sat 16 nov
sarah millican
robyn hitchcock
the best in uk stand-up
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sun 17 nov
fri 29 nov
kt tunstall
scouting for girls
hidden orchestra
sold out
tue 19 nov paul merton
Colston Street Bristol, BS1 5AR (Map C3) 19
Comedy Box
The best in UK Stand-Up
Comedy Club
Highlights this month at The Comedy Box include the gloriously funny Canadian comic Tom Stade whose Totally Rocks tour show returns for one more date on October 3. While precocious Scottish comic Daniel Sloss makes his third annual visit on October 11 & 12. Don’t forget to sample the amazing pizzas downstairs before the show! See listings for more funny stuff.
Upstairs at the Hen & Chicken
STAND UP FOR THE WEEKEND
Hen & Chicken, 210 North Street, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JF
including UK Comedy Tours THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER 8.30PM £15
FRI 11 & SAT 12 OCTOBER 8.45PM £13.50
DANIEL SLOSS
TOM STADE UK T OUR
TOTALLY ROCKS!
STAND UP
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"Hysterical… A stunning show of observational humour" Sunday Express
"Rock 'n' roll comedian. Absolutely boxfresh. Hot favourite." London Evening Standard "Unmissable" Edinburgh Evening News
UK T OUR
FRI 25 & SAT 26 OCTOBER 8.45PM £12
THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER 8.30PM £12
DAVID WHITNEY with ALLYSON SMITH, MARK SMITH & JOHN ROBINS "I call Whitney 'The Wit'. You can't stop him; you can only hope to contain him." Reginald D. Hunter "The silver-tongued warrior" The Spectator
PAUL SINHA PAUL SINHA IS A STAND-UP COMEDIAN
UK T OUR
FRI 8 & SAT 9 NOVEMBER 8.45PM £12
TheComedyBox.co.uk 0117 973 7661 www.thecomedybox.co.uk
210 North Street, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1JF (Map E2)
"This is what a good stand-up should be. Hilariously funny, passionate and articulate." Chortle
THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER 8.30PM £12
JARRED CHRISTMAS
TONY LAW
with ALAN FRANCIS & FIN TAYLOR "Likeable, intelligent and full of unpredictable energy" The Scotsman "One of the funniest men to pick up a microphone" Time Out
"An ever-changing, hard-to-contain force of nature" The Guardian "Form-busting and hugely enjoyable" The Times
FRI 22 & SAT 23 NOVEMBER 8.45PM £12 @thecomedyboxuk
"A star in the making…Unstoppable!" Daily Telegraph
ROGER MONKHOUSE with CARLY SMALLMAN, SEAN McLOUGHLIN & JOHN ROBINS "Unfailingly entertaining and skilfully able to pull punchlines, seemingly, out of thin air" Chortle.co.uk
NONSENSE OVERDRIVE
UK T OUR
FRI 6 & SAT 7 DECEMBER 9PM £13
ROB DEERING PLUS GUESTS "Uses music to brilliantly accessorise his swipes at the innate gormlessness of contemporary culture." The Guardian
See more at WWW.THECOMEDYBOX.CO.UK
O2 Academy
Live Performance Venue The o2 Academy is one of Bristol’s best-known 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.
@o2Academybris facebook.com/o2academybristol 0905 5020 3999 www.o2academybristol.co.uk
Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA (Map D3) 21
The Lantern Theatre
The Lantern is a new run of programming for Colston Hall. Named after its striking Victorian glass atrium. Boasting a unique atmosphere and a diverse program of Jazz, World, Folk, Comedy and Theatre, with a very different offering to the main auditorium; expect programme such as theatre performance, creative residencies, more exciting education work and upand-coming leftfield comedians.
@Colston_Hall facebook.com/colstonhall 0844 887 1500 www.colstonhall.org
Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR (Map C3)
Redgrave Theatre 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 www.redgravetheatre.com
Percival Road Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3JH (Map C1) 23
Smoke & Mirrors Live Magic Venue
Open 6 days a week with live music every weekend and great drink deals all week. Its 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.
8th - 9th November The House Magicians
A meneragie of great magic
16th November Kockov
He’s back from Russia and he’s MAD
22nd - 23rd November The House Magicians
A meneragie of great magic
30th November The House Magicians
A meneragie of great magic
7th & 14th December The House Magicians
A meneragie of great magic @smokemirrorsbar facebook.com/smokeandmirrorsbar 01179 290 362 www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk
8 Denmark Street, Bristol, BS1 5DQ (Map D3)
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Tickets from £7 NUS - £12 Standard To book please visit
www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk
St George’s Bristol Concert Hall
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.
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Gabby Young and Other Animals Hugh Masekela & Larry Willis Patty Griffin & Band Festival of Ideas Ray Davies Michael Janisch /Bunch of Fives Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Urban Folk Quartet Elias String Quartet (Beethoven)
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Jordi Savall Bristol Ensemble Handel’s Messiah Liane Carroll The Crow’s Bones feat. Becky Unthank Bright Morning Star feat. Bella Hardy La Serenissima
Great George Street, Off Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5RR (Map D2) 25
Tobacco Factory Theatre
A dynamic, innovative and popular theatre located in one of the fastest growing areas of Bristol. The theatre produces and presents a diverse and exciting programme across its two performance spaces, the Tobacco Factory Theatre and the Brewery Theatre. Programmes includes classic and contemporary theatre, comedy, dance, puppetry, film, opera, music and family shows.
@tftheatre www.facebook.com/BristolTheatre 0117 902 0344 www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com
Raleigh Road Southville, Bristol, BS3 1TF (Map E2)
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Featured Local artist - Katharina Nyilas Katharina graduated in 2012 with a first class honours degree in Illustration from University of Westminster. She currently works in Bristol as a freelance illustrator and is a member of the Drawn in Bristol illustration collective. She creates detailed and intricate drawings, mainly inspired by environmental concerns. Katharina enjoys experimenting with printmaking and is currently selling hand printed products such as t-shirts, totes and digitally printed silk scarves. She has curated and exhibited in Bristol and the UK and has had her work published in a book available at Amazon bookstore and at the www.katharinaillustration.com
Article by: James Koch, photographer & curator www.jameskochphotography.com @dont4getthesun
Welcome Institute, London. Current and upcoming exhibitions include: Nov 6th - 24th Dec - Print Shop Christmas Edition - Quakers Friars, Bristol Opening evening - Thursday Oct 24th, 6pm onwards and continues until Wednesday 4th Dec - A Ferry Creative Exhibition - The Goods Yard, part of the Creative Common, Bristol, BS1 6DG 18th Oct - 15th Nov 2013 – Adapt & Thrive? Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft, Bristol 2nd Oct – 3rd Nov - The Print shop: Volume 3 Quakers Friars, Bristol
Arts & Culture Arnolfini Bristol Museum & Art Gallery Cube Gallery Lime Tree Gallery M Shed Paintworks Event Space RWA Sky Gallery Soma Spike Island Watershed Weapon of Choice
‘Nest’ Katharina Nyilas
Arnolfini
Exhibition, Performance & Creative Space In a fantastic waterside location at the heart of Bristol’s harbourside, 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 Mediterraneaninspired menu.
EXHIBITIONS
Mierle Laderman Ukeles: Maintenance Art Works 1969-1980 Until Sunday 17 November
Michael Dean: The Introduction of Muscle
facebook.com/arnolfiniarts 0117 917 2300
Friday 1 November
Sedated By A Brick Present... Saturday 2 November
Tuesday – Sunday, 11am – 6pm, free Exhibition tours every Saturday, 2pm, free
Every House Has a Door: Testimonium Friday 8 & Saturday 9 November
Phill Niblock & Thomas Ankersmit
FAMILY
Friday 15 November
We Are Family
Dean Blunt
Saturday 30 November, 1pm – 5pm
Friday 29 November Supported by
Plus screenings, talks and courses, Bookshop (NUS 10% off on Wed) and Café Bar (open daily from 10am)
(Image left) Mierle Laderman Ukeles (Image right) Dean Blunt
Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA arnolfini.org.uk @arnolfiniarts
www.arnolfini.org.uk
16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA (Map D3)
Doris Uhlich: more than enough
Until Sunday 17 November
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@ArnolfiniArts
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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery 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. Mon - Fri 10am-5pm, Sat, Sun 10am-6pm.
@Bristol.gov.uk/museums fb.com/bristolmuseumandartgallery 0117 922 3571 www.bristol.gov.uk/museums
Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1RL (Map C2)
Photographs by The Trustees of The British Museum
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Cube Gallery Gallery
Cube Gallery has a reputation for exhibiting the finest contemporary painting and sculpture from international and UK based artists. Showing an impressive range of established and emerging artists; the gallery is renowned for its stimulating modern and abstract exhibitions. Most artists show exclusively with the gallery, who exhibit the work in Europe, the States and the Far East.
@cubegalleryinfo facebook.com/cubegallerylondonbristol 0117 377 1470 www.cube-gallery.co.uk
12 Perry Road, Bristol, BS1 5BG (Map C3)
Lime Tree Gallery Gallery
With stunning views overlooking the floating harbour, and free parking directly outside. Specialising in contemporary Fine Art from Scotland, the gallery is known for painting and drawing, colour and light. Ranging from the traditional to the modern, the figurative to the abstract, each exhibition is complemented by individual glass pieces and a fully illustrated web catalogue.
@LimeTreeBristol Lime Tree Gallery 0117 929 2527 www.limetreegallery.com
84 Hotwell Road, Bristol, BS8 4UB (Map D2) 33
M Shed Museum
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 museum’s latest temporary exhibitions on the second floor.
mshed.org
30 Nov 2013– 23 Feb 2014 Tickets: £3/£2concs. Children £2 under 5s free Family tickets £8 M Shed, Princes Wharf, Bristol BS8 4RN Tel: 0117 352 6600
@mshedbristol www.facebook.com/mshedbristol 0117 352 6600 www.mshed.org
Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RN (Map D3)
Opening times: Tues–Fri 10am–5pm Weekends 10am–6pm Closed Mondays (except school & Bank Holidays) Closed Christmas Eve from 2pm Closed 25 & 26 December Wildlife Photographer of the Year is co-owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide. Magazine Partner
© Hannes Lochner (South Africa) Curiosity and the cat (Detail of)
Paintworks Event Space Gallery & Event Space
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 white walls flooded with natural light, this former paint factory in the heart of Paintworks, Bristol’s creative quarter, is off-beat, yet glamorous.
AUTUMN 2013 www.paintworksevents.co.uk Display of Schools Ecohome Competition 2013 Thursday 24 October 2013 The competition invites students from Year 9 to think about a four-bedroom house design, which is sustainable and suited to modern lifestyles. All entries will be on show at Paintworks Meeting Space (Unit 3.10). Open 4.00pm - 6.00pm.
GFSmith - Inspirational and Creative Papers Tuesday 29 October 2013 Immerse yourself in the GFSmith world and find out about the latest trends in print and papermaking, how to choose the perfect paper for each project and be inspired by other creatives. Open 12.00pm - 1.00pm in Paintworks Meeting Space (Unit 3.10).
Halloween Love Food Festival Sunday 27 October 2013 As Love Food stew up their ideas in a cauldron of creativity, they promise to cast a memorable event filled with mouth watering food, award-winning drinks, fancy dress and games for the kids. Open 10.30am - 4.30pm in the Event Space and Courtyard. Free entry.
The Bristol Heritage Debate 2013 - Who gains most? @paintworksevent facebook.com/PaintworksEventSpace 0117 971 4320 www.paintworksevents.co.uk
Wednesday 06 November 2013 The debate, chaired by Loyd Grossman will explore how public and private interests use heritage to achieve their objectives and how economic activity around our older buildings, our heritage railways, our collections, our leisure moments and festival venues drive millions of businesses across the country. 6.00pm - 9.00pm in the Event Space. Registration required.
Bristol Kilo Sale Sunday 10 November 2013 Buy Vintage by the weight and pay only £15 a kilo! Brought to you by the UK’s largest vintage clothing wholesaler, including jewellery and all kinds of accessories. 11.00am - 4.00pm in the Event Space. £1 entry.
Christmas Wonderland Friday 29 November - Sunday 22 December 2013 Re-discover the Christmas spirit this December with Bubble Christmas parties. Available for exclusive and shared party nights in the spectacularly decorated and stunningly lit Event Space. Visit www.bubblechristmasparties.co.uk to find out more.
Christmas Wonderland Bubbles and Bublé Thursday 12 December 2013 A very special night evening with live music from Kai McKenzie, the UK’s leading Michael Bublé tribute act. Part of the ticket sales will be donated to Bristol Headway, a local charity with over 30 years experience in helping survivors of brain injury live as independently as possible. To book your ticket for this wonderful night, please call 0845 222 0517
Paintworks Event Space available for hire
Perfect for conferences, seminars, parties, weddings and exhibitions. For more information please visit www.paintworksevents.co.uk
Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3EH (Map E5) 35
RWA Gallery
The RWA is Bristol’s first art gallery. One of only 5 Royal Academies of art in the UK, the RWA is a registered charity which has been self-supporting for over 160 years. Possessing an outstanding Grade II * listed building, galleries and permanent fine art collection, the RWA has HM Queen Elizabeth II as its patron. Hosting major exhibitions and events, right in the middle of Clifton.
Discover the RWA
Major art exhibitions and events in a beautiful historic gallery in fashionable Clifton
PAPADELI CAFE FAMILY WORKSHOPS AND KIDS’ EVENTS BRISTOL DRAWING SCHOOL SHOP @RWABristol fb.com/royalwestofenglandacademy 0117 973 5129 www.rwa.org.uk
Queen’s Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX (Map C2)
Royal West of England Academy, Queen’s Road, Bristol BS8 1PX Opposite the Victoria Rooms on The Triangle 0117 973 5129
www.rwa.org.uk
Sky Gallery Gallery
Established in 1976, what began as a quirky card and poster shop has since become an award winning shop/gallery and picture framers in the heart of Clifton Village. Still famous for their wonderfully diverse range of cards and paper products, Sky have also built up a great reputation for selling beautifully framed art prints and their bespoke framing service.
0117 973 4074 www.skybristol.co.uk
27 Waterloo Street, Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 4BT (Map C1) 37
Soma Gallery
Soma opened in Clifton Village in 2004 as a gallery space and shop promoting contemporary Art, Design, Illustration and Craft. Soma specialises in limited edition prints by Illustrators and Artists. Also on display are a wide range of artworks including textiles, jewellery and ceramics. Soma also has a comprehensive online shop selling homeware, jewellery and stationery.
@somagallery facebook.com/somagallery 0117 973 9838 www.somagallery.co.uk
4 Boyces Avenue, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4AA (Map C1)
Graham Carter
Spike Island
Gallery & Creative Space
@_SpikeIsland facebook.com/spikeisland 0117 929 2266 www.spikeisland.org.uk
133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6UX (Map D2)
Photograph by Max McClure and Stuart Whipps
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.
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Watershed
Creative Centre & Cinema 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.
@wshed www.facebook.com/wshed 0117 927 5100 www.watershed.co.uk
1 Canon’s Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX (Map D3)
Weapon of Choice Gallery
Intro
Bristol’s first dedicated Graffiti & Street Art Gallery. Showcasing both solo and group exhibitions from Bristol’s upcoming and most sought out after graffiti, street artists and illustrators. Weapon of Choice started out as a monthly live Graffiti and Hip Hop night, inviting some of Bristol’s finest artists to paint in front of a live audience. Visit the shop for artists’ prints, clothing, books, toys & more.
Welcome to Weapon of Choice Magazine.
@Cheba_Bristol facebook.com/WeaponOfChoiceGallery 01179 291 865 www.weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk
8b Park St Bridge, Bristol, BS1 5HR (Map D3)
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Gig Highlights
Club Highlights
James Morton Band
Republic
Thu 14th Nov // Bristol Fringe Bar
Fri 1st Nov // Cosies
Annette Berlin
Hot Buttered Soul
Fri 15th Nov // Stag and Hounds
Sat 2nd Nov // Big Chill Bar
Victoria Klewin & The TrueTones
Sean Williams
Thu 17th Nov // Exchange
Fri 8th Nov // Big Chill Bar
Har Mar Superstar
Vanilla Ace
Wed 20th Nov // Fleece
Sat 9th Nov // Drama - Dojo
The Family Rain
Stanton Warriors
Thu 28th Nov // Thekla
Sat 16th Nov // Lakota
Pee Wee Ellis
DJ Wookie
Fri 29th Nov // The Golden Lion
Sat 16 Nov // In fine style - The Bank
The Naked and Famous
Alfresco Disco
Fri 29th Nov // O2 Acedemy
Sat 23rd Nov // The Bank
Solo Banton & The Uppercut Band
Mother’s Ruin 6th Birthday
Sat 30th Nov // The Full Moon & Attic bar
Sat 30th Nov // Rollover Beethoven-Mother’s Ruin
Nightlife 51 Stokes Croft The Bank Big Chill Bar The Bristol Fringe The Bristol Ram Bunker Cosies Dojo Dorma Elbow Room Exchange Fleece The Full Moon and Attic Bar The Golden Lion Java Lakota The Lanes Mbargo Mothers’ Ruin Mr Wolfs O2 Academy Pam Pam The Stag and Hounds Syndicate Thekla The Woods
Band Members left to right: Aaron Short, Alisa Xayalith, Thom Powers, Jesse Wood, David Beadle
Interview: The Naked and Famous
The Naked and Famous’ David Beadle talks to us about their new album In Rolling Waves Five-piece New Zealand alternative rock band, The Naked and Famous have had a great year. They finish up their world tour next month with a sold out show in London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire, and they’ve just announced an arena tour with Imagine Dragons next year. If you’re not already familiar with the band, there’s no doubt you will have heard their music before. Their track ‘Punching in a Dream’ was the opening theme to Made In Chelsea’s season 1, on the FIFA 12 soundtrack, and featured on the viral YouTube documentary Kony 2012. And their No.1 single (NZ) ‘Young Blood’ has blown up in the UK with recorded covers from Jessie J and Birdy. The Naked and Famous // O2 Academy // 29th Nov
Their new album In Rolling Waves has received praise from NME and the lead single was named “hottest record in the world right now” on BBC Radio 1. Bassist David Beadle talks to us ahead of their Bristol show this month. Congratulations on your new album In Rolling Waves - it sounds great! Would you say that your sound has changed at all since your first album? Yeah, I mean we released Passive Me, Aggressive You in the UK beginning of 2011, but we’ve been writing it for a while before that, so a change in sounds is just more of a natural progression of us as people and musicians. So I guess the sound has changed, but it’s more of an evolution or growing in maturity maybe . Interview by Rachel Morris
NME called ‘Hearts Like Ours’ a “killer single” and Zane Lowe chose it as his “Hottest Record in the World Today” on BBC Radio 1. Do you have a favourite track on the new album? It was the same with the last album, I could never really make up my mind! One week it would be one track, and the next week another one. And often that comes from playing the songs live; sometimes it will be the way you perform it that will make you fall in love with a track, or maybe the audience’s response will make you like a track a little bit more. So in that regard, ‘What We Want’ gets a really great reception live, and lyrically it’s just so wonderful to listen to so that’s been my favourite track for a while now. But on the US tour as well, the song ‘To Move With Purpose’ has been another one. The audience reaction we get out of that is really incredible. Where does the band name come from? We stole it! You know the artist Tricky? There’s a song called Tricky Kid from the album Pre-Millennium Tension and end of that track he says, “everybody wants to be naked and famous, everybody wants to be someone like me”. And so we took that with a sense of irony and I know that’s the way he was doing it too. And so it sort of summed up a lot of what we didn’t like or weren’t interested in within not just music, but art and culture and general. We weren’t interested in being either naked or famous -and that still stands to this day! In the past you’ve been compared a lot to MGMT. Would you say that’s fair comparison? Yeah, I think it is to a degree. It’s a very surface level comparison. MGMT’s sound, that’s their sound across an entire album. I know with Passive Me, Aggressive You that comparison comes at a surface level through tracks like ‘Young Blood’ and ‘Punching In a Dream’, and I guess with In Rolling Waves it comes from ‘Hearts Like Ours’ or something like ‘I killed Jane’. But we’re fans of a lot of different genres and I think you can hear that across the album.
Who or what have been the major influences on your music over the years? It’s a massive mix. We’re all big music fans and we’re all big fans of different music as well. Something we all have in common is 90s alternative rock music. We’re all big trip-hop fans, we’re all Nine Inch Nails fans. But more recently we’ve been listening to a lot of Frightened Rabbit, Modeselektor... the new Chvrches record is wonderful. And even folkier stuff like Father John Misty and things like that. So the influences are very, very vast. You’re one of the biggest bands to come out of New Zealand in recent years (winning a tonne of awards on the way), what prompted the move to LA? We didn’t want to be a band to go back home, we wanted to stay away and continue working and continue pursuing what we had learnt. And also logistics and economics too. To get back to New Zealand is 24 hours flying to from London, so it made sense to be somewhere more central. Los Angeles is somewhere that we had spent a lot of time, and within America Los Angeles just seems kind of similar to New Zealand - you have to drive everywhere! It’s pretty expansive and sprawling. And the people are really nice too. In Rolling Waves was mixed in London. Any hopes of you guys moving to the UK? In Rolling Waves was mixed by Alan Moulder at his studio in London, Assault and Battery. Alan Moulder had a lot to do with Nine Inch Nails and a lot of the bands we grew up falling in love with. In terms of living there - I’m not sure. None of us even realised we were going to being staying in Los Angeles until the end of our last tour. Maybe if our next tour finishes in the UK we’ll end up in London! Don’t miss The Naked and Famous playing at O2 Academy Bristol this November.
51 Stokes Croft Club & Bar
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 til late, 6 nights a week. Whatever you are looking for from a night out, No 51 is sure to deliver.
November 2013 listings Friday 1st DJ Papa Moomin. FREE
Saturday 16th Tour de Force. FREE
Saturday 2nd DJ Big Chief Weird Bird. FREE
Sunday 17th DJs ‘til Late. FREE
Sunday 3rd DJs ‘til late. FREE Monday 4th DJ Jason Jones. FREE
Tuesday 19th Blankety Quiz. £1 to enter Quiz
Tuesday 5th Blankety Quiz Plus Eat Your Greens DJs. £1 to enter quiz
Wednesday 20th Open Deck Night.FREE
Wednesday 6th Open Deck Night. FREE
Thursday 21st Shock the Mighty Sound System. FREE
Thursday 7th DJs ‘til late. FREE
Friday 22nd DJ Brassic, DJ Little Tom.FREE
Friday 8th DJ Paddy Jinnah (Dirty Old Town) FREE Saturday 9th DJs ‘til Late. FREE Sunday 10th A-Master presents the Soul Searching Sessions. FREE Monday 11th DJ Ocelot. FREE Tuesday 12th Blankety Quiz. £1 to enter Quiz @51stokescroft facebook.com/51stokescroft 0117 914 8048 www.51stokescroft.com
Wednesday 13th Open Deck Night. FREE Thursday 14th DJ’s ‘til Late. FREE Friday 15th DJ Alfie. FREE
51 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP (Map C3)
Monday 18th DJ’s ‘til Late. FREE
Saturday 23rd Dr Fly Sessions. FREE Sunday 24th A-Master presents the Soul Searching Sessions. FREE Monday 25th DJ Nathan Chambers. FREE Tuesday 26th Blankety Quiz. £1 to enter Quiz Wednesday 27th Open Deck Night. FREE Thursday 28th Riddim Fruits. FREE Friday 29th DJs ‘til Late Saturday 30th DJs ‘til Late
The Bank Public House
Stokes Croft’s Bank showcases the best of Bristol’s underground music scene, much of which is centred around this colourful part of the city. Hosting a wide range of live gigs throughout the week in conjunction with Croft Promotions Boasting a brand new Funktion One sound system and one of the finest ranges of back bar spirits in the area plus bottled beers from across the globe.
facebook.com/thebankofstokescroft www.thebankofstokescroft.com 0117 926 8654
84 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY (Map C3) 47
Big Chill Bar Club & Bar
weaarebigchill.com
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 at The Big Chill Bar.
WEDNESDAYS
FRIDAYS
TUESDAYS
1st
Monsterpiece Halloween Party Our annual Spooky Halloween Fancy Dress Party is back!! Very / Scary / Party All proceeds to the Temwa Charity
8th plus fortnightly our new comedy night “a man walks into a bar...”
THURSDAYS
Clean Cut Collective present Sean Williams (4ours) House / Techno / Party Plus in the Study - The Shaka Sessions
15th
Night Train Vintage / Dance / Music Plus in the Study - Chris Farrell - Idle hands
22nd
Tru Thoughts present Flevans Funk / Disco / Soul Plus in the Study - 2 Fresh Crew
29th
Baby Malc Selector (Glastonbury’s Pussy Parlure) Underground House Music with GramRCY & guests
PARTY!
Funk / Disco / Boogie Plus in the Study - Soulworks
SATURDAYS
Following the huge success of last year’s sessions the weekly Jazz, Funk & Soul Jam session returns and once again features some of Bristol’s best players jamming live! £2.50 pint plus discounted cocktails
FOOD!
2nd
Hot Buttered Soul Modern Soul / Boogie / Rare Groove Plus in the Study - Bristol Hi Fi
9th
Western Soul Soul / Disco / Balearic Plus in the Study - TR13E
16th
@BigChillBristol
Sip The Juice
facebook.com/the.big.chill.bristol
Hire our large upstairs georgian study room and bar for free* The room is perfect for any occasion from a birthday party to a business conference
0117 930 4217
we can also reserve seating in the Lounge or Snug
www.bigchill.net/bristol
Also, please ask about hiring our ‘secret’ 1970’s kitchen WE ARE NOW TAKING CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS AND CAN OFFER A GREAT PACKAGE INCLUDING FOOD AND MUSIC Please ask at the bar or email *subject to minimum spend
15 Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DE (Map C3)
Hip Hop / Party / Bulls*!t Plus in the Study - DJ Chango
23rd
Boca 45’s Hip Hop Throwdown Classic / Hip Hop / Vinyl Plus in the Study - Dirty Thoughts
30th
Big Chill London Takeover with The Monitors Old Soul / Hip Hop / Electro Plus in the Study - Empathize
The team behind the successful and popular Mi Casa pop up continue their kitchen residency at the Big Chill Bar. The Mi Casa chefs draw inspiration and experience from North America and have created a menu focused on the mighty US style sandwich. “experienced Sandwich heaven? I have and it lives in Big Chill Bristol thanks to Mi Casa” - Eating Adventures
Bristol Fringe Bar
November
Bar & Live Music Venue
Located in the heart of Clifton Village, the Bristol Fringe Bar is dedicated to art, comedy and mainly music. The Bristol Fringe was born two years ago to provide pure entertainment seven days a week. Hosting regular jazz, soul, hip-hop, and funk nights. Also look out for comedy, open mic and live intuitive readings.
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Fri 1st
Soul Freedom Live Indie Soul Mixer
Thur 7th
Becky Walsh !
The Stand-up
Intuitive show
John Etheridge
The Blue Spirits Trio Thur 14th
James Morton Band Fri 15th
Every first monday of the month
Ibou Tall & Jazz mates Thur 21st
Paul Dunmall & Tony Bianco Tribute to Coltrane Thur 28th
Andy Sheppard &Denny Ilett Quartet @BFringecafebar facebook.com/thebristolfringe 0117 330 0900 www.thebristolfringe.com
32 Princess Victoria Street, Clifton, Bristol, BS84BZ (Map D1)
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The Bristol Ram Public House
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 Bristol’s best bands until the early hours of the morning. The Ram really does have it all.
@bristolram facebook.com/bristolram 0117 926 8654
32 Park St, West End, Bristol, BS1 5JA (Map D3)
Bunker Nightclub
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 www.thebunkerbristol.com
78 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU (Map C2) 51
Cosies Club & Bar
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.
@cosiesbristol facebook.com/cosies.bristol 0117 942 4110 www.cosies.co.uk
34 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8RG (Map C4)
Dojo
NIghtclub Dojo has become one of Bristol’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, dancefloor 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 www.dojolounge.co.uk
12-16 Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ (Map C3) 53
Elbow Room Bar & Club
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 www.theelbowroom.co.uk
64 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JN (Map D3)
Exchange
Live Music Venue & Club From the people behind The Croft comes the most exciting addition to Bristol’s club and live music scene. Based at the top of Old Market near Castle Park and Cabot Circus, Exchange offers a multi-level club experience throughout the week (powered by the legendary High Pressure Soundsystem) alongside the strong gig program that people have come to expect from The Croft.
exchangebristol facebook.com/exchangebristol 0117 930 4538 www.exchangebristol.com
72 – 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ (Map C4) 55
Fleece
Live Music Venue Legendary live music venue previously hosting the likes of Oasis, The Strokes, Goldfrapp and Bloc Party. The venue hosts live music 7 nights a week and with new club nights coming soon 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 www.thefleece.co.uk
12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ (Map D3)
The Full Moon & Attic Bar
Nightclub
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?
NOVEMBER Friday 1st
Friday 15th
Friday 22nd
Double headliners:
Electro Swing Club presents a Ragtime Records showcase:
Strictly Steppas presents a live showcase from Bracket Records:
Dub Mafia (live) Double Drop (live) DJ Snaffrobeat! DJ Dad 8.30pm - 2am
Free before 10pm, £3 after
Saturday 2nd UK rap heroes:
DJ Switch (4 x World DMC Champion) Lunatrix (live) C@ In The H@ Chandra (live drumming) Circoswing Top Hat 8.30pm - 2am
Free before 10pm, £3 after
8.30pm - 2am
Cut La Vis & Mystro (live) Contraband Breaks Ensemble (live) DJ Skint Minamus Beatbox Session
Saturday 16th
8.30pm - 2am
8.30pm - 2am
Free before 10pm, £3 after
MC Ishu Illodica Fireoscious King Bracket Bushdoctor Pie Face Derw Tha Damaja
Gypsy jive from the toon - worldwide peasant party music:
Baghdaddies (live) Crinkle Cuts (live)
Friday 29th 9 piece ska-fuelled, energetic London reggae band:
plus support DJ TBC Free before 10pm, £3 after
Chainska Brassika (live) Mad Apple Circus (live) DJ Mister Long 8.30pm - 2am
Friday 8th Tap, jig, shuffle and skip to the:
Ten Pound Suit Band (live) Medicine Creek (live) Jive By 8.30pm - 2am
Free before 10pm, £3 after
Saturday 9th Jellyfish presents:
Bad Tango (Broken Robot / Broken Records) Geo (Tribe Of Frog / Broken Records) plus Jellyfish residents 8.30pm - 2am
The full moon Attic Bar 0117 924 5007 www.fmbristol.co.uk
Free before 10pm, £3 after
Sunday 17th
Roots rock reggae with a champion toaster:
Solo Banton & The Uppercut Band (live) Jalandhar Band (live) Derw Tha Damaja Free entry
Saturday 23rd Beats, breaks and basslines:
Freefall Collective (live) Million Way (live) Stevie Bear 8.30pm - 2am
Free before 10pm, £3 after
Saturday 30th
Frack Free Bristol Charity presents:
Joe Driscoll (live) Mr Woodnote (live) ASBO Disco DJ Rackabeat & Moneyshot 2pm - 11pm
Free before 10pm, £3 after
Free before 10pm, £3 after
8.30pm - 2am
Free before 10pm, £3 after
The Full Moon & Attic Bar
Stokes Croft • Bristol • BS1 3PR 1 North Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR (Map C3)
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The Golden Lion Live Music Venue
Live music 6 nights a week with something for everyone! Mondays - Open Mic Night. Tuesdays - Live in the Lions’ Den: an 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 ‘til 1am Friday and Saturday, and midnight on Sunday Thursday.
@goldenlionbriz facebook.com/goldenlionbristol 0117 924 6449 www.goldenlionbristol.co.uk
244 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NZ (Map A3)
Java
Club & Bar Java is the upmarket venue for Bristol’s elite clubbers. Java prides itself on producing phenomenal drinks made with premium ingredients and delivered with unbeatably friendly and professional service. With a truly unique VIP experience in the Mauretania and a lively and happening dance floor room playing credible commercial tunes.
@Java_Bristol facebook.com/JavaBristol 01179 304 561 www.javabristol.co.uk
9 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5NF (Map D3) 59
Lakota Nightclub
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. The club covers 3 storeys, 4 dance areas, a huge balcony. Lakota also boasts a massive outside smoking area. Lakota remains one of Bristol’s big players pulling in the crowds from near and afar.
Lakota November 2013 Friday 1
Saturday 16
garage, trance, dance & hardcore
jungle, ghetto funk & bass
Saturday 2
Friday 22
DJ Bristol Deviate: & Nyce1 Launch Party The 90s Halloween Special: house, Breaks, drum & bass, garage, Fresh Steppas House music Saturday 9
Now That’s What I Call Hardcore Hardcore, techno, hardstyle & gabba
@LakotaBristol facebook.com/lakotabristol 0117 923 2225 www.lakota.co.uk
6 Upper York St, Bristol, BS2 8QN (Map C3)
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Promoter Battles Friday 29
Audio Doughnuts & Piff House & techno Saturday 30
Tribe of Frog Psytrance, techno, electro,
breaks, tech house & more
The Lanes
Live Music Venue & Bowling Alley
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 clubnights, 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.
Saturday 2nd November
Friday 8th November
Saturday 9th November
Saturday 16th November
Fridays 22nd November Saturday 23rd November
@thelanesbristol facebook.com/lanes.bristol 01173 251 979
Friday 29th November Saturday 30th November
DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT John The Mod spinning 60’s garage beats, northern soul, 60’s grooves, rock & roll, two-tone, tamla, alt 80’s, mod & indie anthems. THE BROKEN VINYL CLUB with support from MARMALADE SKY.
9pm - 3am £5 entry
The Lanes and Tremor Sounds presents: RACKA BEAT AND BAR LOW
9pm - 3am £5 entry
DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT
9pm - 3am £5 entry
John The Mod spinning 60’s garage beats, northern soul, 60’s grooves, rock & roll, two-tone, tamla, alt 80’s, mod & indie anthems.
DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT John The Mod spinning 60’s garage beats, northern soul, 60’s grooves, rock & roll, two-tone, tamla, alt 80’s, mod & indie anthems. HYPNOTIC EYE playing live.
BITCHES BOLLOCKS LAUNCH NIGHT!
DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT John The Mod spinning 60’s garage beats, northern soul, 60’s grooves, rock & roll, two-tone, tamla, alt 80’s, mod & indie anthems. THE SONIK SEEDS playing live.
9pm - 3am £5 entry
9pm - 3am £5 entry
9pm - 3am £5 entry
SKA VS MOTOWN
9pm - 3am FREE ENTRY
FAT LIP
9pm - 3am £5 entry
Bristol’s best pop-punk party!
www.thelanesbristol.co.uk
22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE (Map C3) 61
Mbargo Bar
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 www.mbargo-bristol.co.uk
The Triangle, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1ER (Map C2)
Mothers’ Ruin Bar & Live Music Venue
Bright Red, behind the market on St Nicks street, a three floor mad funhouse that specialises in super sweaty aural delights of Rock n Roll, Pop and Disco. Free to enter nearly every night, without compromising on entertainment. Upstairs or downstairs you won’t find anywhere quite like here!
@themothersruin facebook.com/The-Mothers-Ruin 07546 082 009 eepurl.com/ApQPv
7-9 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1UE (Map C3) 63
Mr Wolfs
Live Music Venue & Bar 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 NOVEMBER 2013 Friday 1st Brians in VATS, NUMB Later: DJ Lunchbox and DJ Mako and The Hawk. £3/£4 Saturday 2nd Little Brother Eli, The RinTins Later: DJ ASBO. £3/£4
Tuesday 19th For The Love - live music and DJs. £3/£4
Monday 4th SongSmith Later: DJ Sho’Nuff. FREE
Wednesday 20th Open Mic Night Later: DJ LittleBoSelecta. FREE
Tuesday 5th DJ Until Late. £3/£4
Thursday 21st Phoenix Live Productions - Live music until 12 Later: DJ Lunchbox. £3/£4
Thursday 7th Lasting Days Later: DJ Vallee £3/£4 Friday 8th Dub Orchestra Later: DJ Alfie and Dave Remix £3/£4 Saturday 9th DJ Vallee £3/£4 Sunday 10th DJ Lunchbox FREE
0117 927 3221 www.mrwolfs.com
33 St Stephens Street, Bristol, BS1 1JX (Map D3)
Friday 22nd Bread Chasers Later: DJ Pappa Moomin and DJ Big Chief Weird Bird. £3/£4 Saturday 23rd Kookamunga Later: P.O.D.G.E. £3/£4 Sunday 24th Big Chief Weird Bird. FREE
Monday 11th SongSmith, DJ Alfie. FREE
Monday 25th SongSmith Later: DJ Alfie. FREE
Tuesday 12th Live Bands TBC Later: Dave Remix £3/£4
Tuesday 26th DJ Lunchbox £3/£4
Wednesday 13th Open Mic Night Later: DJ Chazzie Jay. FREE
facebook.com/MrWolfs
Monday 18th SongSmith Later: DJ Sho’Nuff. FREE
Sunday 3rd DJ Joe Coates. FREE
Wednesday 6th Open Mic Night Later: DJ Alfie. FREE
@mrwolfsbristol
Sunday 17th DJ Big Chief Weird Bird. FREE
Thursday 14th Later: DJ Sho’Nuff £3/£4 Friday 15th Ewan Hoozami, Scribes and DJ Asbo. £3/£4 Saturday 16th Colin Samuri Support TBC Later: The Rat a Tat Tat DJs. £3/£4
Wednesday 27th Open Mic Night Later: DJ Jack Baldus. FREE Thursday 28th SpeakEasy Live music and DJs until 3am. £3/£4 Friday 29th Dirty Old Town, Paper Tiger. £3/£4 Saturday 30th International Jazz Disaster Later: Rackabeat and Barlow. £3/£4
WEB: WWW.MRWOLFS.COM
TEL: 0117 9273221
O2 Academy
Live Performance Venue The o2 Academy is one of Bristol’s best-known 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.
@o2academybris facebook.com/o2academybristol 0905 5020 3999 www.o2academybristol.co.uk
Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA (Map D3) 65
Pam Pam Nightclub
Pam Pam is Bristol’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. Clifton’s hot new venue.
@pampambristol facebook.com/pam.pampam.94 0117 973 1249 www.pampam.co.uk
3 Queens Avenue, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU (Map C2)
The Stag & Hounds Public House
A well-established pub dating back to the 15th century, with friendly staff serving real ales and a great selection of pub classics until 8pm. The downstairs stage hosts some of Bristol’s best live bands and international artists, including jazz, punk, folk, and indie rock. “The Stag” is one of Bristol’s most eclectic live venues. Another reason to head into Old Market.
@Stagandhounds The Stag and Hounds 0117 329 2141
74 Old Market Street, Bristol, BS2 0EJ (Map C4) 67
Syndicate Nightclub
As soon as you walk through the doors you are immediately taken into a world of your own! 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 www.thesyndicate.com
15 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2JY (Map C3)
Thekla
Live Music Venue and Club Bristol’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 city’s weekly club nights as well as national and international touring live acts every week. Welcome aboard!
Thursday 1st November
Monday 25th November
Thursday 7th November
Wednesday 27th November
TURIN BRAKES + KEVIN PEARCE LITTLE GREEN CARS Friday 8th November
STEVE CRADOCK + GRAMOTONES + TOWERS Saturday 9th November
LUKE SITAL SINGH + ADY SULEIMAN Sunday 10th November
PHOSPHORESCENT + CAVEMAN Monday 11th November
36CRAZYFISTS
+ ARMED FOR APOCALYPSE + HEAVEN ASUNDER
NATIVES
Friday 29th November
THE DISMEMBERMENT PLAN Saturday 30th November
JONATHAN WILSON Sunday 1st December
LEWIS WATSON
Monday 2nd December
MICHAEL MONROE Friday 6th December
Saturday 16th November
Saturday 7th December
Monday 18th November
Sunday 8th December
Tuesday 19th November
Monday 9th December
Wednesday 20th November
Tuesday 10th December
Friday 22nd November
Friday 13th December
Saturday 23rd November
Sunday 15th December
JASON ISBELL + AMANDA SHIRES FENECH-SOLER + NYPC + DUOLOGUE LAURA VEIRS + LED TO SEA
www.theklabristol.co.uk
THE FAMILY RAIN
Friday 25th November
YOUNG KATO
0117 929 3301
Thursday 28th November
Wednesday 4th December
FUTURE OF THE LEFT
facebook.com/theklabristol
TONY JEPSON
Tuesday 12th November
NICK MULVEY + RHODES + FIONA BEVAN
@theklabristol
VALERIE JUNE
MOLOTOV JUKEBOX THE VIEW + THE VELVETEEN SISTERS
AKALA
MOULETTES + LIZ GREEN THE CHAMELEONSVOX JAMIE LENMAN MMX
HACKTIVIST + THE ALOGORITHM DR SYNTAX & THE MOUSE OUTFIT MEET YOUR FEET
theklabristol.co.uk • v t theklabristol alt-tickets.co.uk • gigantic.com • 0844 871 8819 • Bristol Ticket Shop
The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB (Map D3) 69
The Woods Bar
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 www.thewoodsbar.co.uk
1 Park Street Avenue, Bristol, BS1 5JN (Map C2)
Local markets and foodie events Bristol’s culture for Independents is palpable when it comes to local Food & Drink. As well as a great selection of permanent venues, there is a thriving local market scene across the city. Not least of all the famous St Nicolas Market (St Nicks), which is home to the largest collection of independent food retailers in Bristol and is listed in the Top 10 markets in the UK. All week the Old City is alive with a whole host of different local food markets and street food. From bustling farmers’ markets selling locally reared or grown produce, to St Nicks’ ‘Slow Market’ (on the first Sunday of every month), selling artisan breads, meats, cheeses and more. Here you can take your time to sample the products, talk to the producers and soak up the atmosphere. This month, the traditional German Christmas Market comes to Broadmead. Visitors are invited to wander around and will find traditional German Christmas decorations, lights, nativity scenes and gifts. Delicious festive food and drink is on offer including the now famous gluhvein, bratwurst, waffles, liquorice, stollen cake, gingerbread hearts and candied fruit
Monday - Saturday St Nicolas Market, The Exchange, Corn Street 9.30am – 5.00pm
Wednesday Bristol Farmers’ Market, Corn Street and Wine Street 9.30am–2.30pm
Thursday Fishponds Farmers Market, Straits Parade
9.30am-1.30pm (second Thursday of every month)
Friday Friday Food Market, Wine Street 10.00am-4.00pm
Saturday Harbourside Market, Bordeaux Quay 11.00am - 4.00pm
Whiteladies Road, Farmers Market
8.30am - 2.00pm (First and Third Saturday of every month)
Sunday Tobacco Factory Market, Raleigh Road 10.00am - 2.30pm
This Month: German Christmas Market Broadmead // 8th Nov- 22nd Dec
38 traditional chalets, a giant advent calendar and beer gardens combine to create a festive atmosphere in the heart of the city centre shopping area. With entertainment from Der Alpen Klaus.
Food and Drink Arch House Deli Brace & Browns Bravas Burger Joint Chin! Chin! Cowshed Cox and Baloney Eat a Pitta Gallimaufry Grillstock Harveys Cellars Kings Arms Myristica Rockfish Grill Rosemarino The Rose of Denmark Ruby & White The Social Soukitchen The Spotted Cow Stable Pizza Tart CafĂŠ The TownHouse
Arch House Deli Deli & Cafe
UK Deli of the Year 2011/2012 and Bristol Best Deli 2012 & 2013. Arch House Deli is famed for its friendly approachable staff, ethos on using local products and for stocking interesting, exciting and most importantly, tasty deli food. The deli has a cafĂŠ as well as an outside seating area and is open 7 days a week.
@ArchHouseDeli www.facebook.com/ArchHouseDeli 0117 974 1166 www.archhousedeli.com
Boyces Avenue, Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 4AA (Map C1)
Brace & Browns Restaurant
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.
@braceandbrowns Brace & Browns 0117 973 7800 www.braceandbrowns.co.uk
43 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LS (Map C2) 75
Bravas Tapas Bar
Born from the success of an in-house ‘supper club’ 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 & family around the bar or at a table in an intimate setting.
@BravasBristol www.facebook.com/BravasBristol 0117 329 6887 www.bravas.co.uk
7 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6LD (Map B2)
Burger Joint Restaurant
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.
THE BURGER JOINT CHRISTMAS MENU Starters Goats cheese bruschetta - crostini with chopped basil, tomatoes, garlic & goats cheese Wild mushrooms, sauteed with butter, garlic and parsley on a warm brioche Home-made duck’s liver pate, ciabatta toast and relish Main course Choose any of our delicious range of burgers, including *Beef * Lamb * Chicken * Veggie *Venison *Wild Boar Add any two of our choice of 22 toppings, two from our choice of 18 sauces and one of our 10 side dishes Try our Christmas burger with turkey, stuffing, brie and cranberry sauce Dessert Specially sourced Christmas pudding with home-made custard or cream Home made warm chocolate brownies with vanilla icecream and chocolate sauce Home made sticky toffee pudding
@danburgerjoint www.facebook.com/burgerjointbristol 0117 329 0887 info@theburgerjoint.co.uk
Wines, beers and soft drinks at very reasonable prices 2 Courses £13.95, 3 Courses £16.95 Minimum 4 people. Menu only available if booked in advance. Available anytime between 25 Nov-23 Dec (Not Fri & Sat)
83 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS6 6ND (Map C2) 77
Chin! Chin! Deli & Restarant
A Deli-style cafe by day and an intimate and informal neighbourhood restaurant in the evenings, serving modern Great British and ‘Empire-inspired’ tasty food. Sourcing the freshest regional produce from the South-West and Wales and award-winning wines from around the world. Open all day, 7 days a week, serving Brunch, Deli-Style Lunches, Afternoon Tea, Dinner and a Great British Sunday Roast.
@ChinChinBristol facebook.com/ChinChinBarKitchen 0117 973 9393 www.chinchinbarkitchen.com
155 St Michael’s Hill, High Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2 8DB (Map C3)
Cowshed Restarant
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.
Christmas Dinner Party menu Monday to Friday - 6 Guests or More
3 Course 29.95 starters
Chef ’s Selection of Starters
Mains Slow Cooked Belly of Lamb Stuffed with Garlic & Rosemary, Sweet Potato Collcannon, Tenderstem Broccoli & a Red Wine Jus. GF The Cowshed Game Pie & Chips Fish of the Day, Seasonnal Salad
GF
v Twice Baked Beetroot & Goats Cheese Soufflé v Wild Mushroom & Celeriac Risotto with Truffle Oil Ruby & White 31 day dry aged West Country Free Range Beef
10 oz Rump Steak Steak on Stone 8 oz Sirloin
(Cooked at the table by the customer, limited availability)
10 oz Rib Eye
(Supplement 3.50)
6oz Fillet Steak (Supplement 3.50) Steaks Served with a Salad & Chips
Desserts Dark Chocolate Tart & Vanilla Ice-Cream Mulled Wine Poached Pear with Vanilla Pannacotta & Granola Pieces
GFO
Christmas Pudding Parfait & Shortbread @cowshedbristol facebook.co.uk/thecowshedbristol 0117 973 3550 www.thecowshedbristol.com
46 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2NH (Map C2)
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Clotted Cream Cheese Board (supplement 2.50) Coffee & Petit Four £5.50
GFO
GFO
Please note that this is a sample menu and that from time to time certain dishes or ingredients are restricted due to market availability. Dishes may contain buckshot. v Vegetarian, All our dishes may contain nuts or nut oil, 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.
THE COWSHED 46 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2NH
0117 973 3550
WWW.THECOWSHEDBRiSTOl.COm
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Cox and Baloney Tearoom
A unique vintage-style tearoom serving lunch, brunch and afternoon tea on grandma’s favourite china! Famous for their cream tea towers and unique handblended 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.
@coxandbaloney facebook.com/coxandbaloney 0117 944 3100 www.coxandbaloney.com
182 & 184 Cheltenham Road, Cotham, BS6 5RB (Map B3)
Eat a Pitta Market Food
Based in historic St Nicholas market in Bristol’s old city, Eat a Pitta serves up the ultimate falafel sandwich. Handmade falafel is carefully prepared using a secret family recipe then cooked fresh right in front of your eyes. Add salad and home made hummus piled high either in a pitta or in a box. We promise you will not leave hungry!
@eatapitta Eat a Pitta 07825 659 525 www.eatapitta.co.uk
1-3 St Nicholas Market, Bristol, BS1 1LJ (Map C3) 81
Gallimaufry Restaurant
An independent restaurant, bar, live music venue and arts space. Seasonal, locally sourced food is available all day (12pm11pm) 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.
Christmas at The Gallimaufry
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2 Courses £24.95 / 3 Courses £28.50 Only applies to bookings of 10 people or over Glass of English Sparkling Wine Bread and Butter
Starters Beetroot Cured Salmon, Apple & Celeriac Remoulade, Anise Crackers Jellied Ham Hock, Piccalilli, Toast Roast Squash, Goats Curd, Pecan Praline, Sage Roast Pigeon, Braised Red Cabbage Puree, Honey & Mustard Parsnips
Mains Wild Mushroom Pie, Savoy Cabbage, Chestnuts Whole Roast Partridge, Pear Stuffing, Roasted Celeriac, Bread Sauce Roast Haunch of Venison, Boulangere Potatoes, Smoked Shallots Pan Roasted Hake, Braised Fennel & Chicory, Red Wine Sauce
Desserts Warm Hazelnut Sponge, Nutmeg Semifreddo Apple Tart Tatin, Salt Caramel Ice Cream Triple Chocolate Brownie, Espresso Crème Brulee Gorwydd Caerphilly, Stichelton, Crackers, Port & Red Onion Jam @TheGalliBristol
Home Made Mince Pies and Satsumas
facebook.com/TheGallimaufryBristol 0117 942 7319 www.thegallimaufry.co.uk
26-28 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8AE 26 The Promenade, Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8AE, (Map A3)
TELEPHONE 0117 942 7319 EMAIL info@thegallimaufry.co.uk WEB www.thegallimaufry.co.uk TWITTER @thegallibristol
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Grillstock Smokehouse
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
@grillstock facebook.com/grillstockBBQ 0117 927 3200 www.grillstock.co.uk
Glass Arcade St. Nicks Market Bristol, BS1 4RS (Map C3) 83
Harveys Cellars Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Tucked away behind the Bristol Hippodrome and within easy reach of Colston Hall and the Bristol Old Vic, Harveys Cellars is an up-market restaurant and cocktail cellar bar set in stylish surroundings serving tapas with a twist! Famous as being the birthplace of Harveys Bristol Cream and a live music venue at the weekends, these medieval cellars are intriguing and definitely worth a visit.
CHRISTMAS with a twist!
Looking for something a little different this Christmas? With sit-down, buffet & canapĂŠ menus to choose from served in sophisticated and relaxed surroundings Harveys Cellars is the place to come to celebrate your Christmas party or festive get-together Serving Creole/Caribbean Tapas Menus starting from ÂŁ26.00 @HarveysCellars www.facebook.com/harveyscellars 0117 929 4812 www.harveyscellars.co.uk
12 Denmark Street, Bristol, BS1 5DQ (Map D3)
PER PERSON
Optional Extras Live Music DJ
10% discount on pre-ordered bottles 12 Denmark Street Bristol BS7 9LN Tel: 0117 929 4812 www.harveyscellars.co.uk
Kings Arms Public House
The Kings Arms is a wonderfully diverse place, with a café bar, two dining rooms, a party hall and two lounges spread over 4 levels. Its quirky décor reflects the owner’s interior design background, and the kitchen is testament to her passion for food. The menu is sourced from local producers and ranges from great pub classics to tasty tapas.
Christmas Menu Starters Spiced chicken liver parfait, West Country cider chutney, granary toasts Smoked salmon mousse, home cured gravadlax, cucumber relish & lemon crème fraiche Baked brie & cranberry tartlet Honey roasted parsnip soup with thyme & crispy pancetta Main Courses Roast Norfolk black turkey with cranberry & chestnut stuffing & traditional trimmings Chargrilled Perrinpit Farm lamb steak, smoked mash, creamed leeks & redcurrant jus Pan fried sea bass fillets, potato rosti, braised fennel & brown shrimp veloute Roasted winter squash risotto, crispy sage, mozzarella & root vegetable crisps All served with a selection of seasonal vegetables
Desserts Traditional Christmas pudding with brandy butter Spiced apple & plum crumble, crème anglaise Bitter chocolate & orange tart with cointreau ice cream @kingsarmsdogs facebook.com/kingsarmsbristol
Selection of local cheeses, homemade chutney, oatcakes
3 Courses for £27.95
0117 973 5922 www.kingsarmsbristol.com
168 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2XZ (Map B2) 85
Myristica Restaurant
Specialising in authentic, regional-specific Indian food and going far beyond what you’ll find on the highly Anglicised menus of normal curry houses. A much more exotic and extensive choice of fish and vegetarian dishes, and unlike many Indian restaurants who use one curry sauce as a base for all their dishes, at Myristica all sauces are made individually to order for true authenticity.
Festive Menu 2013 Lunch £17.95 per person Dinner £24.95 per person Please choose one starter, one main & one dessert. Side dishes & Naan Breads are complimentary. Minimum 4 diners required and all orders must be placed in advance.
On Arrival Poppodoms with home made chutney’s.
Starters
Mains
1. Hara Bhara Kebabs (V) Light patties of mashed potatoes with green spices, coriander and spinach served deep fried with mint chutney. 2. Achari Chicken Tikka Boneless pieces of breast of chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, tangy pickle, freshly squeezed lime juice with ground spices finished in the tandoor. 3. Fish Amritsari Pieces of Tilapia Fish marinated in yoghurt with ground spices and serve fried with tangy tamarind chutney. 4. Turkey- E- Resham Boneless pieces of turkey marinated in ground spices, fresh lemon and cooked in the tandoor. Served on skewers with peppers and onions on a bed of crisp salad leaves.
5. Chicken Patiyala Boneless pieces of marinated chicken simmered in a light sauce of onion, tomato and mild spices, wrapped in an omelette and served with saffron pulao rice. 6. Ghost Labadar Boneless tender pieces of lamb cooked in brown onion sauce with cabbage and mushroom, our own ground spices and served with garlic laced rice. 7. Hariyali Machhi Halibut fish curried with green spices, mint and spinach and served with steamed rice. 8. Kasturba Kofta (V) Koftas of minced vegetables, mashed potatoes, stuffed with panner and dry fruits and cooked in a medium flavoured sauce with steamed rice.
Complimentary Side Dishes
@AmitMyristica
9. Mater Panner (V) Indian cottage cheese cooked with fresh garden peas in tomato and onion gravy. 10. Aloo & Chana Masala (V) Rajasthani dish of chick peas and new potato’s with tomato’s, ginger and green chillies. 11. Dal Bhukara (V) Classic dal from the afghan region. Black lentils, red kidney beans with mixed pulses cooked slowly with garlic and finished with fresh cream. 12. Piping hot naan breads (V)
Desserts 13. Gajjar ka Halwa Freshly grated carrots soaked in syrup and flavoured with ground cardamom and sliced pistachios. Served with Saffron ice cream. 14. Raas Malai Dumplings of Indian curd cheese served in thickened sweet milk with pistachios. 15. Peshwari Samosas Filo pastry triangles filled with crushed nuts and coconut served hot with our own cashew nut and rose flavoured ice cream. 16. Vanilla and Cinnamon Cheesecake Our own cheese cake made with vanilla extract and freshly grated cinnamon.
facebook.com/amitlak 0117 927 2277 www.myristica.co.uk
51 Welshback, Bristol, BS1 4AN (Map D3)
Myristica 51 Welshback Bristol BS1 4AN Tel: 0117 927 2277 Email: Info@Myristica.co.uk www.Myristica.co.uk
Rockfish Grill
Restaurant & Seafood Market 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 wellmanaged fisheries in the South West of England and the quality is second to none.
@rockfishgrill Rock Fish Grill 0117 973 7384 www.rockfishgrill.co.uk
128 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2RS (Map B2) 87
Rosemarino Restaurant
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.
@Rosemarino1 facebook.com/rosemarino 0117 973 6677 www.rosemarino.co.uk
1 York Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1AH (Map C2)
The Rose of Denmark Public House & Eatery
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.
@roseofdenmark The-Rose-of-Denmark 07709 832 626 www.theroseofdenmark.com
6 Dowry Square, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4QL (Map D1) 89
Ruby & White Deli & Butchers
The 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 handpicked 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.
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y Whit b u R e Kitchen New Winter Menu Now Available to eat in or takeaway All dishes are lovingly homemade
seasonal produce
Take Us Home!
Meats
0117 973 0333
Chunky Soups
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48 Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2NH 48 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2NH (Map C2)
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The Social Restaurant & Cafe
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 it’s the perfect place for a quick lunch with friends, a work meeting or evening drinks and dinner. The Social is wellknown for keeping their menu fresh and seasonal, with all produce being sourced locally where possible.
@Social_Bristol The Social Bar & Cafe 0117 924 4500 www.thesocialbristol.co.uk
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130 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RW (Map B3) 91
Soukitchen Restaurant
Soukitchen arrived in Bristol 3 years ago, bringing Middle Eastern market food to Southville’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.
@soukkitchenbris facebook.com/souk.kitchen 01179 666 880 www.soukitchen.co.uk
277 North Street, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1JP (Map E2)
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The Spotted Cow Bar and Restaurant
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.
CHRISTMAS! Two courses £21.95 or Three courses £24.95 Starters Chicken liver parfait with pear chutney & toast Maple & anise cured salmon with sourdough & pickled fennel slaw Venison carpaccio with beetroot, orange & horseradish Roast celeriac soup with apple crisps & mark’s bread Mains Free range turkey breast with pork, chestnut & sage stuffing Jasper’s beef sirloin with yorkshire pudding & horseradish Wild mushroom & dorset blue vinney wellington (v) Roast barbary duck breast with pomegranate jus (All served with traditional trimmings) Poached monkfish with shellfish broth & garlic potatoes Puddings Christmas Semifreddo with candied fruits & brandy cream Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce Local cheeses with fig, crackers & homemade chutney Dark chocolate tart with orange syrup & chantilly cream Or try our feasting menu
@spotted_cow facebook.com/thespottedcowbristol 0117 963 4433 www.thespottedcowbristol.com
£35 Per head including a glass of fizz on arrival Whole roast suckling pig feast served with traditional trimmings and a choice of starter and pudding To book email info@thespottedcowbristol.com or telephone 0117 963 4433 www.thespottedcowbristol.com
139 North Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 1EZ (Map E2) 93
Stable Pizza Restaurant
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.
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Canon’s Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5UH (Map D3)
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Tart Café
Cafe & Food Store Tart Café serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea 7 days a week. It’s well known for a selection of luxurious cakes (Orange & Cinnamon; Lemon, Almond & Polenta) and Sunday brunch (Wild Boar Sausages, Maple Syrup, Pancakes). You can hire the private room at the back for parties – or the whole venue – and keep an eye out for their well-established monthly supper club Tart After Dark.
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wine tasting at tart Three tutored wine tasting evenings showcasing different regions and styles, accompanied by small plates • Thursday 24 October - Bordeaux, Burgundy & Beyond, £15 • Thursday 21 November - Tuscany, £15 @lovelytart1 Tart Cafe and Foodstore 0117 924 7628 www.lovelytart.com
16 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd Bristol, BS7 8AE (Map A3)
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The TownHouse Bar and Restaurant
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. Homemade classics like cloudy lemonade and spotted dick with custard. Service is excellent, striking the right balance between attentive and unintvrusive.
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@TownHouseBris facebook.com/TownHouseBristol 0117 973 9302 www.thetownhousebristol.co.uk
85 Whiteladies Road, Clifton Bristol, BS8 2NT (Map C2)
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
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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 independents -particularly when it comes to clothing - and so Bristol is home to some of the best independent clothing stores in the country. We met up with the owner of Portabella to get some insight into why independent shops are so intrinsic to Bristol life
Portabella Independent women’s fashion boutique Portabella is run byis run by Bristol-born Delphine, who has over 10 years experience as a buyer and shop owner in the city. Situated in up-market Clifton Village, the shop is welcomingly small with just four clothing rails and a varied selection of jewellery, shoes and bags. Several times while we are talking, customers come into the shop and Delphine helps them to find whatever they’re after, whether it’s suggesting the right colour top or choosing matching accessories. She has a manner that is not overwhelming and the customers seem to leave happy each time. Delphine tells us that she has in the past set up and ran much bigger stores in Bristol, but she much prefers the personal experience she can offer at Portabella.
How did Portabella come to be? I used to have a much larger shop in Bristol, but I felt like I wanted to reengage with fashion by selling to a much smaller client base in a smaller shop. So I started a new brand in a new shop called Portabella. Can you describe Portabella in three words? Inexpensive, stylish, everyday. How would you describe your own sense of style? Probably the same three words! I have created a shop that I feel does represent me, and Alex that works here, in some way. We aren’t selling expensive designer goods like the other stores in Clifton, because that’s not what we’re wearing -it’s more highstreet. And because I’m older, I’m buying with an older customer in mind. I think about how I would want to receive the service from my shop. I want things that are going to last. I want
things that are going to go through the wash and not come out and look like something else. I think that’s what gives us the edge over other shops that maybe sell a cheaper priced goods than designer shops.
What do you think are the benefits of independent shopping in Bristol? I think you can get to know a shop keeper, there’s a traditional element to it which is what people come to Clifton for particularly. People who are really settled in a city where they live want to get to know their community. And anyone shopping in independent shops gets a much more personal and community based experience that you just don’t get in a watered-down chain store.
What’s next for Portabella? It’s very early days, but I’m currently working with two others to create our own ethical clothing line. If things go to plan, hopefully we’ll have the designs on the rails in Portabella for next Spring/ Summer! I’ve got 10 years of experience now as a buyer and running my own business, that this just feels like a natural progression. You can find Portabella on Princess Victoria Street in Clifton Village. Pop in and say hello to Delphine! @PortabellaShop // 0117 924 1247 // 5 Princess Victoria Steet, Clifton
5 Pointz
Clothing & Accessories 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.
@5PointzBristol facebook.com/5pointzbristol 0117 945 0555 www.5pointz.co.uk
18 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE (Map C3)
Amulet
Clothing Boutiqye 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.
@amuletboutique facebook.com/AmuletBoutique 0117 239 9932 www.amuletboutique.co.uk
39a Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6JY (Map C2) 105
BS8
Clothing & Accessories Bs8 stock one of a kind clothes from a variety of independent Bristol brands, as well as up- to-the minute affordable style from big names like Motel. Blasting out the best tunes from current DJ’s and unique decor throughout, you can browse through vintage tees, edgy prints, tribal jewellery and gifts for a unique shopping experience from the minute you walk in.
@bs8official facebook.com/BS8.bristol 0117 929 0115
34 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JG (Map D3)
Clifton Workshop Homeware
Located at the bottom of Jacob’s Wells Road, Clifton Workshop design handmade products from lampshades to cushions, cards, bags, stationary and various other homeware gifts. Everything created and hand screen printed in the workshop using water based ecofriendly inks. Clifton Workshop also offer a professional graphic design and digital printing service.
facebook.com/cliftonworkshop 0117 909 5266 www.cliftonworkshop.co.uk
139 St George’s Road, Bristol, BS1 5UW (Map D3) 107
Cooshti
Clothing & Accessories 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.
@Cooshti www.facebook.com/Cooshti 0117 929 0850 www.cooshti.com
57 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5NU (Map D3)
Couch Design Furniture
Couch is a small family run business with all sofas and chairs designed by husband & wife team Ian and Judy. Based in Bristol, Couch offers a full ‘bespoke’ service, where custom sizes and specification are available as well as a limitless range of fabrics and leather. Exclusive contemporary design, of high quality at the best possible price.
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Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 109
Cox and Baloney Clothing & Homeware
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!
@coxandbaloney facebook.com/coxandbaloney 0117 944 3100 www.coxandbaloney.com
182 & 184 Cheltenham Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5RB (Map B3)
Dig Ha端shizzle Furniture & Homeware
At the top of Christmas Steps is Dig Ha端shizzle,selling furniture and decorative items 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.
@DigHaushizzle facebook.com/DigHaushizzle 07789 145 175 www.dig-haushizzle.co.uk
51 Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AX (Map C3) 111
Dustbowl Vintage Clothing & Accessories
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 on Park St, open Wednesday - Saturday.
DUSTBOWL VINTAGE fine mid-century american menswear
@dustbowlvintage facebook.com/dustbowlvintage 0117 929 8382 www.dustbowlvintage.com
52 Park Street, 2nd Floor, Bristol, BS1 5JN (Map D3)
2nd floor, 52 park st, bristol, bs1 5jn www.dustbowlvintage.co.uk @dustbowlvintage · 0117 929 8382
Dutty
Clothing & Accessories 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”.
@ShopDutty facebook.com/shopdutty 0117 924 9990 www.shopdutty.com
116 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RW (Map B3) 113
Fox + Feather Clothing & Accessories
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.
@foxandfeatherUK facebook.com/foxandfeather 0117 329 2575 www.foxandfeather.co.uk
43 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8AD (Map A3)
Gladrags
Clothing & Accessories 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 lovinglyselected 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.
01275 846 420 www.gladrags.uk.com
11 Portland Street, BS8 4AJ (Map C1) 16 Waterloo Street, BS8 6BT (Map C1)
iota
Gifts & Homeware Gloucester Road’s antidote to the anonymous and anodyne. The self-styled 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.
@iotabristol facebook.com/iotabristol 0117 924 4911 www.iotabristol.com
167 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8BE (Map A3)
Love From Random Gifts. & Collectables
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.
@lovefromrandom facebook.com/LoveFromRandom 0117 929 8566 lovefromrandom.co.uk
59 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5NU (Map D2) 117
Niche Frames Framers
Niche is a family-run business that’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.
@nicheframe Niche Frames 0117 942 2213 www.nicheframes.co.uk
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Beautiful new contemporary design led gift shop in the Old City, housing an exhibition space and screen print studio. @U_G_Shop facebook.com/UrbanGraphicShop 0117 929 3331 www.urbangraphicshop.co.uk
31 Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1RG (Map D3) 119
Photographique
Print & Photographic Services Located in Bristol city centre, Photographique offers specialist services including film development, digital printing and picture framing. Photographique also stocks film cameras and accessories and is an official Lomo stockist. Film development and digital prints can be ready in as little as 30 minutes. They also provide a professional passport photograph service.
@photosuk facebook.com/PhotographiqueUK 0117 930 0622 www.photographique.co.uk
27 Clare Street, Bristol, BS1 1XA (Map C3)
Portabella
Clothing and Accessories Nestled in the heart of Clifton Village, Portabella offers great everyday fashion at an affordable price. New styles are added to the rails daily as well as beautiful contemporary jewellery, stylish leather footwear and handbags too. Delphine & Alex really enjoy giving style advice and will help you choose what’s right for you. Students with a valid NUS card can claim 10% discount too!
@PortabellaShop facebook.com/portabellashop 0117 924 1247
5 Princess Victoria Steet, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4BX (Map D1) 121
Rag Trade Boutique Clothing and Accessories
Selling immaculate pre loved women’s clothing and accessories. Offering for sale top end high street, boutique and exclusive brands. From Whistles to Westwood, Hollister to Harvey Nics and everything in between. Discover the 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.”
@RagTradeBristol Rag Trade Boutique 0117 376 3085 www.ragtradeboutique.co.uk
2 Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8DJ (Map C3)
Seven
Clothing and Accessories Tucked away on leafy Park Street Avenue since 2004, Seven have been quietly designing and producing their own range of clothing which sits alongside established brands and carefully selected vintage items. As a true independent store you are sure to find something in Seven different from the masses and stand out from the crowd.
facebook.com/SevenStoreBristol 0117 929 8898 www.sevenstorebristol.co.uk
60 Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LE (Map C2) 123
Something Else Boutique Design Store
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.
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5th October - 5th November 1 & 2 Perry Road, Bristol, BS1 5BQ | www.BuySomethingElse.com
1&2 Perry Road, Bristol, BS1 5BW (Map C3)
Soukous
Gifts, cards ,clothing & homewear Soukous pride themselves on finding beautiful & fair trade gifts you won’t find on the high street. There is always something new to delight you each time you visit, from stylish & contemporary homewear to jewellery, accessories & clothing. Soukous have been voted finalists in South West’s Independent Retailer of the Year for their unique gifts and innovative ideas.
@SoukousGifts Soukous Gifts 0117 923 9854 www.soukous.co.uk
44-46 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6LA (Map B2) 125
The Boot Room Footwear
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.
Facebook: The Boot Room Bristol 0117 922 5455 www.bootroombristol.com
22 Park Street, Bristol BS1 5JA (Map D3)
TShop
Clothing and Accessories Dreams are for dreamers. So they dreamed up Tshop - Bristol’s best independent clothes store. Fine secondhand vinyl and coffees to match. Way out in front, introducing labels from across the globe. That’s the thing about independents. Catching things before they explode. Legendary Cypha open-mic Hip Hop sessions on the shop floor. Giving something back.
@Tshop1 Tshop Bristol 0117 929 8126 www.tshop.uk.com
5 Perry Road, Bristol, BS1 5BQ (Map C3)
Urban Fox
Clothing and Accessories Urban Fox stocks fab hand-picked vintage clothing and accessories for men and women. The prices are good and the quality of the stock even better. Stock is constantly renewed and updated for the keen and on-trend vintage shopper. Located at the top |of Corn Street near St.Nicks Market, make sure to pop in and check them out.
0117 930 0090 www.urbanfox.me
58 Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1JG (Map C3)
WAY
Clothing Boutique 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...
@WAY_Bristol facebook.com/WAYbristol waybristol.blogspot.co.uk
67a Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8AD (Map A3)
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