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WELCOME N ow that you’ve chosen to study here, you probably don’t need us to tell you that Bristol and Bath are amongst the finest places to go to university in the country. And that’s not just because the education institutions round these parts are a cut above average. As well as all that academic wizardry, both cities boast an unusually broad panoply of arts and entertainment gems, food and drink hotspots, shopping and leisure meccas, and lots of other places where you can put that essay crisis behind you and have a good time. Finding your way amongst these riches, though, can be something of a challenge when you first arrive – and that’s why this here insider’s guide will become your bible for your time in the West. Stuffed with information gleaned from Venue’s long-standing team of experts, it offers an indispensable window – or set of French doors, really – onto the jam-packed world you’ve arrived in. You’ll find plenty more online too. The Venue website - www.venue.co.uk – comes crammed with updated listings for film, music, theatre, comedy, clubbing, art and lots more. With previews, features and reviews, it’s your foolproof guide to Bristol and Bath’s arts, entertainment scene and loads else. Meanwhile, if you’re worried about where the money goes, get yourself over to p.234, where you’ll find hundreds of special discounts and offers for many of Bristol and Bath’s best bars, clubs, restaurants and more. And look out for QR codes offering even more discounts online. Enjoy. TOM PHILLIPS EDITOR WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/VENUESTUDENTGUIDE

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MUSIC 43 CLASSICAL 49 CLUBS 50 THEATRE 58 COMEDY 65 DANCE 68 FILM 69 ART 72 SPECTATOR SPORT 78 LESBIAN & GAY 78

FOOD&DRINK P.91 BARS 82 PUBS 93 RESTAURANTS 115 CAFÉS 147 TAKEAWAYS 154 SPECIALIST FOOD SHOPS 160

SHOPPING P.167 RECORD SHOPS 168 BOOKSHOPS 169 SPECIALIST SHOPS 174 FASHION 181 HAIR & BEAUTY 185

LEISURE P.191 HEALTH & FITNESS 192 AROUND TOWN 202 PARTICIPATORY SPORT 208 TRAVEL & TRANSPORT 212 ONLINE 215 MISCELLANEOUS 220

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Make sure you’re alarmed Avon Fire & Rescue Service offers some timely advice about fire safety.

et’s be honest, there isn’t anything particularly exciting about fire safety. So as you move into your new home there’s probably a million more interesting things on your mind – but please read on because fire really could affect you.

Students are one of the groups most at risk of having a fire. There are many reasons for this, from late-night cooking after a night out to smoking or burning candles. More than half of all house fires in the area start in the kitchen. And you might be surprised at how many of these involve students who have come in from a night out, put something under the grill and promptly fallen asleep. The lucky ones have working smoke

alarms or neighbour to wake them up. But for others there isn’t such a happy ending. Most of us think we would wake up if we smelt smoke. The truth is that if you had a fire in your house, just a few breaths of smoke will numb your senses, rendering you unconscious. Unless a smoke alarm or a neighbour wakes you, you may never wake up. It’s very tempting to take the batteries out of smoke alarms to stop them going off every time you burn the toast but it’s not worth the risk. Smoke alarms can only save your life if they are working, and it’s your responsibility to check them regularly. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.AVONFIRE.GOV.UK OR FIND AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK.

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hether you’re on a big night out or having a bit of retail therapy, it’s essential to know how to get from A to B and home again safely in your new city. travelwest.info is a great source of up-to-date and real-time information about public transport and travel options around Bristol and Bath, helping you plan your journeys and keeping you in the know.

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WALK

Bristol and Bath are both walkingfriendly cities, and one of the best ways to discover a new city is on foot. If it’s doable, why not walk it?

It’s simple and a great way to get around. You may end up in a little coffee shop tucked away in a side street or discover a fantastic pub that’s just waiting for you! Finding your way around the city on foot can be fun and the great thing is it keeps you fit and saves you money too.

CYCLING

Cycling is really popular in Bristol and Bath. Whether you opt for vintage, sporty or classic, it’s a really quick and easy way to travel around the city. There are cycle lanes on and off road as well as lots of shared-use paths. The Bristol to Bath cycle path is well worth investigating, a 13-mile off-road route for both cycling and walking. Universities are well equipped with bike storage facilities and many offer support with bike maintenance and cycle buddying schemes.

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Buses are great for getting around both cities pretty quickly: check out the journey planner on travelwest.info to see how you can get from A to B. Most bus tickets are available from the bus driver, and season tickets can be bought online via the bus operator or at the local bus station. Contact your student travel office for discounts and smartcards. In Bath, First and Uni-Connect both run frequent buses to the University of Bath from Oldfield Park and the city centre. First also runs bus service 15 to Bath Spa University from the city centre, Oldfield Park and Newbridge. All services stop close to Bath Spa railway station and Bath bus station too. In Bristol, in the main it’s First and Wessex Red buses that serve Bristol University and UWE sites and link to both Temple Meads and Parkway train stations.

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Bristol bus station is based in Marlborough Street (near Broadmead shopping centre), but most buses lead to the Centre – the fountain-splashing roundabout between the docks and the shops. It’s the hub around which much of the city’s cultural nightlife revolves – so great if you’re hitting the town on a big night out or watching your favourite band at Colston Hall.

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LATE-NIGHT BUSES

Every Friday and Saturday night you can jump on a Night Flyer bus in the centre of Bristol from midnight to 6am. Check out the routes at travelwest.info

TAXI/SHARING

Taxis are often the best late-night option. Make sure you go to one of the licensed taxi ranks in Bristol and Bath. If you want to save some money, why not try the taxi-sharing scheme which operates on Friday and Saturdays in the centre of Bristol (midnight to 4am) from the bus stops opposite the Hippodrome?

Bath Spa train station is in the centre of Bath, so walking to the bars and shops is pretty easy. The bus station is right next door so you can hop on regular buses nearby running to the university campuses. You’ll only need one website for all your local travel information – get equipped with travelwest.info

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TRAIN

The train is fast and great for travelling longer distances: you can do Bristol to Bath in just 15 minutes. In Bristol, you’ve got Temple Meads station in the city and Parkway in the north. Bus services 8 and 9 provide a link up to every 5 minutes between Temple Meads, the city and Redland and Clifton, while Bristol Parkway can be reached on service 73.

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ost right-thinking people avoid using words like ‘vibe’. But Bristol really does have a vibe about it, a sense of excitement and possibility. And no wonder: it is, as you’ll soon discover, a very exciting place to be. The nightlife throbs and blips and rumbles in all kinds of pleasing directions. Though the city’s got a reputation for bass music – hip-hop, grime and dubstep being prime exports – there’s a scene to suit everyone if you look for it, from the shuffling lo-fi of Café Kino’s basement to the soul-pummelling metal of the Gryphon; from the pindrop perfection of St George’s to the murky dark of The Croft’s backroom. There’s theatre in spades, from the appropriately tiny Wardrobe to the

ancient and regal Old Vic. Comedy comes by the bucketload too, as does art – admire the big guns like RWA, Spike Island and the Arnolfini for sure, but also seek the lesser known places like Centrespace and Weapon of Choice. Speaking of the lesser-known, when you’re done being wowed by the city’s many multiplexes, make sure you taste the altogether more intimate filmic oasis that is the Cube cinema. If you ever tire of doing things, remember that there are also so many good places in Bristol to just hang out – the boat-bobbing harbour, the endless green of the Downs, the sleepy slopes of Brandon Hill. While you’re there, make sure you climb Cabot Tower and check out the view from the top, which reveals another of Bristol’s advantages – it’s surrounded by rolling countryside. So if the whirling thrill of city life begins to wear you out, point your shoes in any direction and get lost in the greenery. Whatever you like, Bristol’s got it. And now, best of all, it’s also got you.

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Don’t know one end of the city from the other yet? Tony Benjamin takes you by the hand.

BEDMINSTER & SOUTHVILLE • South of the river? And why not, indeed. What was once a run-down post-industrial no-go area became ’estate agent central’ as the century turned and the

Tobacco Factory evolved from former mass employer into nationally recognised Shakespearian theatre. Students had always enjoyed the convenience of BS3’s low rents and convenient access to the city centre, but the regenerated Southville has made it a distinct and vibrant part of the city’s cultural life. Things centre on North Street, where pavement café culture thrives outside Southville Deli and Café Sazz and relaxed bars like The Lounge (successful originator of a citywide mini-chain) and Hen and Chicken offer interesting food and easy-going ambience. The original Tobacco Factory Theatre’s success has spawned the Brewery Theatre over the road (housed in the Bristol Beer Factory) and you can catch bigname funny folk at the

Comedy Box, too. Live music abounds, with splendidly one-off café venues El Rincon and The Old Bookshop and the evolving SouthBank Arts Centre offering great live music in stylish and intimate surroundings. There’s a real buzz about Upfest, an international graffiti convention that gives the neighbourhood an annual respray, while a long-established weekend Art Trail reveals a wealth of more conventional artistry going on behind those BS3 doorways.. You can still find reasonably priced flats and houses to rent around Bedminster but the nearer you get to North Street’s hub the pricier it gets. PROS A lively ‘hood with the centre on its doorstep CONS It’s an uphill slog to get to those lecture halls

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BROADMEAD & CABOT CIRCUS • It’s unlikely you’ll be living in Bristol’s retail centre but highly probable you’ll be frittering away your student loan within its portals. A combination of wartime bomb damage and 60s planning enthusiasm claimed the Broadmead area for shopping and successive phases saw The Galleries indoor precinct built in the 90s followed by the 2008 unveiling of Cabot Circus, a state-of-the-art shopping environment that draws in punters from the whole South West region. Pretty much all of the big clothing names are there, from

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TopShop to Kurt Geiger via Zara, Ted Baker, Bench and good old M&S, and The Galleries’ branch of Waterstone’s has a good stock of academic books. Eating-wise, Cabot Circus alone boasts some 30 places suitable for all pockets, from the humble Spudulike to Harvey Nichols’s award-winning fine dining restaurant, and reliable favourites like Nandos, Giraffe and Yo! Sushi are handily positioned for Cinema de Lux’s 13 screens or Jungle Rumble’s indoor crazy golf courses. Free yourself from the precinct, however, and you’ll find the long-established three-screened Odeon cinema just around the corner from The Lanes, a hip ’n’ happening bowling alley complete with diner, live music and club nights and occupying a converted

dole office on Nelson Street, home of the annual See No Evil graffiti festival and thus one of the most colourful thoroughfares in the country. PROS Find your way around and you can pretty much buy anything here CONS Suffers from that ‘this town could be any town’ mainstream thing

THE CENTRE • It’s a necessary part of the student experience in Bristol that at some point you will wake with a start to find that it’s late and you have somehow ended up sitting against a wall with something greasily inedible tipping out of the polystyrene box in your hand. You will, of course, be on The Centre, where

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Bristol’s historic dockside offers something for everyone looking for fun, and it doesn’t need to end like that. For arty-starters the Arnolfini and Watershed both offer art-house cinema programmes as well as fine café/bar hang-outs, and posh ecoeatery Bordeaux Quay sits discreetly up the quayside from the brasher ZaZa Bazaar, a newly arrived indoor ‘all you can eat’ streetfood behemoth. By day the covered St Nicholas Market hosts a great bunch of nicely priced food stalls, with Wednesday’s farmers’ market a locally sourced treat, while the evening can belong to nearby King Street where the Bristol Old Vic, The Apple cider boat and jazz-loving Old Duke are all very popular destinations. Big gigs happen off Colston Street at the Colston Hall and O2 Academy or in floating fun palace Thekla, and the local scene struts it best stuff at No 1 Harbourside, The Louisiana, The Fleece and Mr Wolf’s, before the DJs take over into the small hours with The Big Chill Bar a choice venue (if you can get in). After that you’re on your own, mind …

approached through Boyces Avenue where the award-winning Arch House deli sits next to the legendary Reg The Veg’s shop opposite the all-day tastiness of the Primrose Café and the alluring mysteries of the antique market’s arcade. Plenty of good drinkeries await you after that, with The Portcullis a tiny haven of real ale and the Coronation Tap a legendary fount of ciders (and excellent live music), but a sunset tipple on the Avon Gorge Hotel’s bridge-facing terrace will win out on a warm evening (pictured). Things get much livelier once you leave the village, however, with the Whiteladies Road area a strip of popular bars and restaurants and the adjoining roads holding studentfriendly treasures like the Alma Vale Tavern and pub theatre, the unlikely Channings majestic bar and diner/ sports bar Racks.

PROS On a good night there’s a real buzz about the place CONS All that greasy temptation

COTHAM & REDLAND

CLIFTON & CLIFTON VILLAGE • Claimed ironically for a local folk club in the 70s, the ‘Village’ tag somehow stuck to the small hilltop enclave from the iconic Suspension Bridge across to Regent Street, and indeed there’s a sense of a world apart here, with posh chain restaurants like Strada and Côte a noticeable contrast to the otherwise independent feel of the place. The village is best

Pros A reliably classy experience that’s surprisingly welcoming Cons Spend too much time there and you’ll feel it in your pocket

• Quite where Cotham becomes Redland is a mystery but the pie-slice of Bristol bordered by the very lively Whiteladies Road and

Gloucester Road is a tight-packed residential area with plenty of opportunities for renting flats and houses that, despite recent rent rises, are still possible for student homes. It’s a great combination of quiet side-streets leading to a few well-stocked byways and easy access to excellent bus services to either university as well as the city centre. Those byways? Cotham Hill boasts an impressive agglomeration of eateries, including Khan’s (the Falafel King’s mezzetastic basement), the wood-fired pizza in The Hill and Deco Lounge’s stylish English classics, but is crowned by the fine dining small plates at Flinty Red. Chandos Road hosts the appropriately named Moreish and the no-nonsense Ahmed’s Curry Café, both delicious, as well as long-established village bakery The Bread Shop. Beer-lovers will find contrasting temptations at the top of St Michaels Hill where venerable alehouse Highbury Vaults offers pints and pork pies opposite the contemporary craft beer and pizza bar Beerd. Pros Well-established student population means a warm welcome throughout Cons Too many students? Only kidding.

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EASTON, EASTVILLE AND GREENBANK • As one of Bristol’s longestestablished multicultural areas, particularly for the South Asian communities, the streets of Eastville and Easton are a delightful cavalcade of ethnic shops catering for all cultures. If you’re looking for the ingredients for an exotic recipe you can bet it’ll be here, probably on the teeming shelves of the Bristol Sweet Mart in St Mark’s Road, Easton’s main shopping street. The cheapness of the housing has maintained a vivid underground scene of artists, musicians and political activists in the area, which boasts Kebele, the city’s primary anarchist space, as well as Café Maitreya, one of the country’s premier vegetarian restaurants. There’s affordable style aplenty in the retro-colonial chic Thali Café, winner of innumerable awards for its eco-friendly tiffin box takeaway scheme, and pub-wise pleasures include pool and cider in the back room of The Sugarloaf and relaxing shabby-chic in The Chelsea. Over on Stapleton Road the Black Swan has been at the heart of hardbeating dance culture for decades, with regular soundsystem clashes as well as popular dubstep, reggae and Bristol d&b nights.

PROS All human life is here, usually offering a friendly welcome CONS It’s a hard-pressed community so things can get edgy from time to time

FISHPONDS AND KINGSWOOD • The city and council of Bristol is one thing, but Greater Bristol is another, and though technically in South Gloucestershire, there’s no doubt that Kingswood is also Bristolian. It can be a handy area for UWE students based at St Matthias, Glenside or Frenchay campuses, with a good set of bus services linking to the city centre. Within the long and frequently leafy suburban streets, rented accommodation is plentiful and usually affordable, too. Fishponds offers a definite pressure drop effect after a day downtown, with a welcoming table at the Porto Lounge or Crosshands a ready temptation, particularly on the Crosshands’ Comedy Night – though things can be more reliably lively at The Van Dyck, an enormous Wetherpoons offering the usual economic deals. For all its urbanity Kingswood can never quite forget a past as a market town in Gloucestershire, thus the High Street has a little of everything, with the versatile Bar Celona a cheerful place to drink and dine and the nearby Longwell Green

Aspects Leisure Park offering bowling, Laser Quest and suchlike delights. Get yourself a bicycle, though, and you can take advantage of the Bristol-Bath cycle path or the surprisingly tranquil Frome Valley routes back into town. PROS Nicely relaxed suburban vibe at affordable prices CONS The nearest dancefloor can seem a long, long way

NORTH BRISTOL • The populous streets of St Andrews, Bishopston and Horfield have been a magnet for students for many a year thanks to the perennial attractions of the Gloucester Road, a winding parade of unlikely businesses with one thing in common – individuality. That ever-renewing student population is reflected in the amount of live music to be had, with bars like Blue Lagoon, Gallimaufrey, Grounded and the Golden Lion offering a regular roster of musical treats, usually for free. Food is generally affordable, too, with any number of little cafés and coffee shops and established favourites Planet Pizza and newer BYO arrivals Dev’s offering great Italian and South Indian food respectively. Best of all are the healthy

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any people don’t have problems with drugs, but some people do some of the time. It can be hard to find someone to talk to confidentially if your friends seem to use cocaine without any problems – but not you; or if most people you know don’t have problems with cannabis – but you do. Or if it was once fine – but lately you’re feeling less in control of it. Bdp has always worked with people who’ve got into difficulty with the whole range of drugs – ketamine, cannabis, amphetamine, cocaine, MDMA and so on – but there was a perception out there that it only ‘does’ heroin and crack. So in 2011 it launched ‘pod’ – a brief intervention giving someone a chance to look at drug use which has become a worry and to find their own way to sort it. It’s firmly grounded in evidence of what works, and like everything Bdp does it’s free and confidential. In the last few years there’s also been massive growth in ‘legal highs’ or ‘research chemicals’: there are simply more substances out there (40 new psychoactive substances identified in 2010 alone), and for

some there’s not much difference between the dose that gets the desired effects and the dose that runs you into trouble. So Bdp is spending a fair amount of time out in Bristol’s clubs raising awareness of risks and how to reduce them. There are lots of ways you can find Bdp – on the phone, by email, online, at 11 Brunswick Square (between St Pauls and Cabot Circus, Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am12.30pm and lots of evenings too), in the University of Bristol Students Union (Tues 6-8pm) and in clubs around the city.

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BRISTOL INSIDER'S bargain staples at specialist places like Scoopaway and La Ruca, Murray’s homemade sausages, the sea-fresh fish at The Fish Shop, the home-baked loaves from The Bread Shop … in short, shopping the old way, with exotic treats from the Bristanbul Turkish bakery or The Olive Shop matching a wellchosen bottle from independent wine sellers Grape and Grind. Chuck it in a basket and head off to St Andrews Park, one of the cities best used public spaces, and join the picnic and BBQ set for a nicely chilled urban experience. PROS Become a citizen of a place with its own identity CONS You’ve still got to get that assignment finished first

PARK ST, PARK ROW & THE TRIANGLE • Very much in the shadow of Bristol University – the Wills Building tower is a landmark, looming over Park Street – there’s any number of people out there with an eye to those student wallets and purses, whether selling clothes, food, booze or just plain fun. It starts with The Triangle, blessed with Bristol’s one and only independent record shop Rise, always the first place to look, as well as sci-fi/ fantasy megastore Forbidden Planet and a smattering of classier clothes shops. Night-time sees the place come alive with late-opening bars and clubs like The Park, Mbargo, Pam Pam and Lizard

Lounge all pretty much on the student map, as is Illusions, one of the country’s first ‘magic bars’ offering up close prestidigitation as entertainment. Down Park Street there’s always nice and loud entertainment at the Elbow Room and Cooler but more refined pleasure to be had at The Folk House organic café and occasional venue or the worldrenowned acoustics of St George’s Hall. The area’s replete with well-known eateries like Nandos and Jamie’s Italian joining stylish independents like Goldbrick House and The Square, while Bristol’s only Korean restaurant Surakhan occupies the site of the legendary Dug Out Club in Park Row. PROS It’s all right there on your doorstep CONS They can see you coming!

ST WERBURGHS • If anywhere in Bristol will see out the next oil crisis, it’ll be St Werburghs, a place so green you can see it from outer space. For a start there’s a City Farm with an excellent café using produce from the valley of allotments that surrounds it, then there’s the quirkily designed (and largely self-built) eco-house community of Ashley Vale and the city’s largest selection of organic produce courtesy

of the Better Food Company shop, which shares a building with Scrapstore, a project that recycles industrial rubbish for children’s arts and crafts activities. We’re not saying you have to have a bicycle to live there but you might find it handy – there’s a nature reserve, for goodness’ sake. In return you’ll get to live in a seriously chilled part of town, probably in a back-to-back street of redbrick houses, and you’ll probably drink at the happily shabby Miners Arms or The (famed for Sunday lunches) Farm after taking advantage of the indoor climbing centre cunningly disguised as a disused church. All that and it’s a mere five-minute pedal to IKEA and the biggest Tesco in Bristol – no, hang on … that’s not right. PROS Frankly it’s just plain nice CONS At some point you have to come back to the real world, if only for lectures

STOKES CROFT, ST PAULS AND MONTPELIER • Urban chic with a mixed reputation – don’t believe everything you may have heard about The People's Republic of Stokes Croft, an area of Bristol that’s responded to official neglect and underinvestment by evolving a fertile self-help business culture and flowered into something the city can’t ignore, not least because its street art cauldron brewed up a Certain Graffiti Artist.

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ith the Student Lock-In on 15 October, Cabot Circus has put together a guide to the South West’s leading fashion destination, so you can find everything you need to create a stylish look for the new term and enjoy some fun extras along the way. WHERE TO SHOP… Whether your look is preppy, casual or edgy, you’re sure to find something to suit in one of the 120 shops in the centre. The huge range of stores – including many names unique to the region – makes Cabot Circus the perfect place to update your autumn/ winter wardrobe. With retailers like Urban Outfitters, American Apparel and Cult, there’s plenty to choose from to make you stand out from the crowd on campus.

WHERE TO HAVE FUN… Those in search of some light entertainment or a break from study will find some unexpected treats under the roof of Cabot Circus. Check out the latest releases at Cinema De Lux – a 13-screen luxury cinema featuring its own restaurant and bar. For something a bit more active, Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf is a great place to catch up with friends and have fun on the mini 18-hole golf courses. For more information on the Student Lock-In evening event at Cabot Circus visit www.cabotcircus.com or find it on Facebook and Twitter.

WHERE TO EAT… Cabot Circus features over 25 restaurants and cafés where you can meet with friends and enjoy food and cocktails. Giraffe, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Nando’s and many more offer a friendly atmosphere where you can relax with a drink and enjoy delicious food.

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BRISTOL INSIDER'S Check out the range of activity in community centre Hamilton House and you see it’s far from a one-man show, and long-established Montpelier businesses like Herbert’s Bakery, Licata’s delicatessen, Radford Mill Farm Shop and the top-quality gourmet destination Bell’s Diner show it’s far from a new phenomenon. Even older is the Afro-Caribbean community in St Pauls, home of great reggae music and a much-loved annual carnival, and lately reflecting a newer generation of Somalian families in the mix of shops and cafés. Back on Stokes Croft, it’s The Canteen’s cheap and wholesome food and excellent live music that jostles with long-time Bristol music centre The Croft for the weeknight crowd, while The Cube’s nearby ‘microplex’ offers a year-round volunteer-driven programme of fascinating cinematic and musical weirdness. Katie and Kim run a diner out of a horsebox at the side of the road and the Runcible Spoon restaurant offers truly great food at respectably affordable prices. Get the picture? Pros There’s always something to surprise you Cons Don’t mention the B*nksy

TOTTERDOWN & BRISLINGTON • Being on the main Wells and Bath roads, respectively, thousands of commuters thunder through Totterdown and Brislington every day of the week, probably without sparing either community a thought.

And that oversight, plus access to fast buses into town, suits these quietly independent neighbourhoods perfectly. Totterdown’s steep streets lead you quickly away from the traffic into a calm and quiet neighbourhood of little Victorian houses huddled together lest they fall downhill. Locals make good use of the well-restored pubs like The Oxford and Star & Dove, the latter getting a gastronomic reputation especially for its mediaeval English tapas menu, and one of the popular Thali cafés does great business with its eco-friendly tiffin takeaway service. Down on the Bath Road side, The Thunderbolt runs its remarkable music programme of new wave legends and great Sunday lunches more or less opposite The Paintworks’ thriving media village, where the Bocabar’s classy pizza and stylish Euro-ambience attract a big crowd, many from the more sedate backstreets of Brislington’s Sandy Park. Unlikely community attraction Arnos Vale Cemetery is getting increasingly popular with a programme of live events in the summer and even a café/ snack bar for visitors taking in all that Victorian fatality. PROS Good solid housing in a wellconnected part of town CONS It’s an uphill cycle ride home, however you approach it

WHITELADIES RD & THE DOWNS • Take a quick scan of the delights of Whiteladies Road and you’d think it was designed precisely with students

in mind, and there’s no doubt the legions trudging to and from the Bristol University Halls in Stoke Bishop have influenced its success. It’s a cavalcade of self-indulgent temptations, with delicious food shops like Chandos Deli, Papadeli and the Better Food Company’s organic superstore alongside a global mix of cafés and takeaways including Las Iguanas’ selection of South American treats, the Burger Joint’s US-style jawbreakers and the Greek delights at Entelia. For pushing the (fishing) boat out Rockfish is a legend for seafood, while slabs of premium aged beef sizzle in Cowshed’s kitchen. Bars? Oh yes, from proper pubs (Kings Arms) to exclusive cocktail hang-outs (Hausbar, The Colour Inn, Bar Humbug), your whistle need never go short of wetting as you celebrate a hi-fi bargain from the incomparable Richer Sounds. But life isn’t all about shopping and drinking (apparently), and thus it’s a happy contrast that brings you to the top of Blackboy Hill and out onto The Downs. One of Bristol’s finest assets, those 400-plus acres of rolling greenery welcome one and all, whether Sunday footie squads, lycraloving health freaks, lazy picnic parties or everyday amblers making their way down to the famed Suspension Bridge via the equally famed Zoo. PROS A very student-friendly vibe beckons from every shop doorway CONS Hold onto your wallet – they’ve seen you coming

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BRIS TOL HIGH LIGH TS Ten things in Bristol you can’t afford to miss…

HARBOUR FESTIVAL Alongside Brisfest and the Balloon Fiesta (see below), the Harbour Fest is one of those events that make Bristol what it is. Though it all started some four decades ago as a protest against road builders planning to ruin Bristol docks, it’s now the biggest free party on the City Council’s calendar. Filling Castle Park, Millennium Square and Queen Square as well

Clockwise from this pic: Brisfest; The Matthew; Bristol City Museum; meerkats at Bristol Zoo; M Shed; Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

as the waterside bits you’d expect, it brings funfairs, live music, continental markets and lots of beautiful boats. FFI: WWW.BRISTOLHARBOURFESTIVAL.

huge balloons, rising at sunrise, or watch a ‘nightglow’ when dozens of flame-lit balloons dance to music in the twilight.

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M SHED Your first port of call to learn all about your new home, M Shed is the people’s museum, telling the story of Bristol and its residents with a lively mix of hands-on interactive gubbins and lots of human-interest stories from everyday folk. Historic boat trips and steam train rides leave from right outside the door, too. FFI: 0117 352 6600, MSHED.ORG

BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA Every year it seems to get bigger – stunt planes looping overhead, parachute display teams, funfairs and falconry – you almost forget what it’s all about, until you see a majestic mass-ascent of a hundred or more

BRISTOL CITY MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Everything from Chinese lion dances to Banksy originals can be found inside Bristol’s own rather fine museum, with excellent dinosaur stuff, lots of weird animals in glass cases and an oddly evocative gypsy caravan – plus a gallery alongside, which hosts major touring exhibitions across the year. FFI: 0117 922 3571, WWW.BRISTOL. GOV.UK/MUSEUMS

BRISFEST This year sees Bristol’s by-thepeople, for-the-people festival finally graduate to the green and grassy loveliness of Ashton Court Estate, where it’ll be throwing a monster

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weekender of music (De la Soul, Roni Size and Beardyman top the bill in 2012), circus, interactive art, cabaret, comedy, clubbing and weird walkabout theatre – all for £31. A proper-job festival, right on your doorstep.

day, but it’s the human stories that bring this historic boat-museum to life. You can wander the cabins, marvel at the tiny bunks, see inside the rat-infested galley and even read the diaries and letters of passengers from centuries past.

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BRISTOL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Bringing the Bard’s best bits to some very unusual locations every summer, the Bristol Shakespeare Festival always throws new light on Old Bill’s back catalogue – this year we had ‘Julius Caesar’ in a grand old hotel, ‘Henry V’ in the zoo and ‘Macbeth’ in a spooky hill-top park – who knows what 2013 may bring… FFI: WWW.BRISTOLSHAKESPEARE.ORG.UK

SS GREAT BRITAIN Brunel’s mighty iron-hulled vessel was the largest ship in the world and remains an impressive sight to this

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DOT TO DOT A fizzing showcase of new music that triple-dips between Bristol, Nottingham and Manchester each year in late May, Dot to Dot’s earned itself a reputation for ahead-ofthe-curve line-ups, bringing two or three bigger names (2012 included The Drums and Willy Mason) plus a hundred or so up-and-comers, spread across six different inner-city venues. Get a wristband and dive in… FFI: WWW.DOTTODOTFESTIVAL.CO.UK

BRISTOL ZOO Walk under water as seals and penguins whizz gracefully over your

head, feed a lorikeet from your hand, tremble as a giant butterfly lands on your head. Bristol Zoo’s been around for over a hundred years, but keeps investing in new and interesting features, and, more importantly, in conservation work around the world. Visit mid-week during term time to avoid the crowds. FFI: WWW.BRISTOLZOO.ORG.UK

PARKS Yup, simple parks – somewhere to kickback and read a book in the sunset, throw a Frisbee, fire up a barbecue as dusk falls. Bristol’s blessed with green spaces all over the shop, from the kite-flying, sportsfilled Downs to the tower-topped nature reserve of Brandon Hill and the ancient riverside greenery of Castle Park. Many have free events dotted across the year – check the Council website to find your local urban oasis. FFI: WWW.BRISTOL.GOV.UK/PARKS

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AUTUMN WINTER S TUDENT TREND FORECAST

s the nights draw in and the temperature begins to drop, now is the time to embrace the autumn/winter season. With the Cabot Circus Student Lock-In event taking place on Monday 15 October, this is a perfect opportunity to get on trend for the coming season. To help you prepare, Cabot Circus has put together a guide to some of this seasons’ key trends so you can make the most of the great discounts available on the night.

MANGO, Black leather bag £29.99

BLACK LEATHER This year black leather is coming into its own – so whether you want to glam it up and play the part of rock chick or tone it down and mix with lace to keep it girlie, leather is one way to keep ahead in the style stakes this season.

MANGO, Black leather jacket £114.99

RIVER ISLAND, Black and gold shorts £28

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NAUTICAL MILITARY

FAT FACE, Tracker Duffle Coat £85

Military is always a good look for winter and this season it takes on a nautical slant. For the guys a double-breasted militarystyle coat paired off with black or navy turtleneck will set the pace. For girls, khaki jackets and coats mixed with a skirt and thick dark tights can make this style.

ALL SAINTS, Funnel neck jumper £150 TOPMAN, Charcoal Wool Trench Coat £90

CREW CLOTHING, Cord Blazer £125

EMBELLISHMENT

Finally, embellishment is back for AW12. This season embraces the two extremes of this trend – from full-on glitter or sparkles to an understated nod towards embellished gorgeousness. NEXT, Green embellished dress £60

MISS SELFRIDGE, Embellished playsuit £49 DOROTHY PERKINS, Gold clutch bag £29.50

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omans, Georgians, crescents, tourists, posh people: if you think that’s all you need to know about Bath, you’re either tragically misinformed, seriously mistaken – or both. Yes, Bath has a big history – it’s a UNESCO Heritage City, for goodness sake! Yes, it looks like a film set (and indeed has been used as such, on many occasions). And yes, you’d have to win big on the lottery to be able to afford a garret in one of the city’s most ‘prestigious’ addresses. But beneath Lady Bath’s superficially starched petticoats there’s a vibrant, modern minimetropolis that maintains a thriving programme of cultural, hedonistic

and trivial pursuits to keep attention levels up at all times. For starters, Bath is festival city, boasting a selection specifically based around music, literature and film-dedicated themes (visit www. bathfestivals.org.uk for the full lowdown). Meanwhile, venues such as the Pavilion, Komedia and the Forum keep giggers jiggling, while the dramatically inclined enthusiastically wax lyrical about goings on at the Royal, Ustinov, Mission and Rondo theatres. Cinema goes large and small here courtesy of both the bigscreen multiplex Odeon complex and arthouse action at the charming Little Theatre and, after curtain-down, the city’s night life – as eclectic as the shopping, eating out and culture vulture scene – really springs into action. Want more? You’ve got it! From art galleries, museums and libraries to a thriving sports centre and parks aplenty, the city originally known as Aquae Sulis (established AD43, doncha know) brings Bath time bang up-to-date in fine style. Dive in!

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Where am I? Melissa Blease welcomes you to the neighbourhood... with a game of SNOG, MARRY, AVOID.

Since it was founded by the Romans in AD43, Bath has made quite a splash on the worldwide history scene, so much so that UNESCO officially designated it a World

Heritage Site in 1987. The Georgians got groovy here, the virtuous Victorians tried to close it down, Jane Austen, Sally Lunn and Richard Brinsley Sheridan... whatever! This is Bath right here, right now – we don’t have to go back in time in order to share the many joys you have to look forward to, nor should Bath’s historical hysterics overwhelm you as you set about rewriting your own version of historyin-the-making by exploring the uniquely characterful backdrop

against which you’re about to set your own contemporary scene.

CENTRE • Back in the dark ages, there was little to recommend this end of town (unless, that is, you’re a big fan of the dire concrete monstrosity-style shopping centre). Today, the remodelled SouthGate development brings the modern-day shopping and leisure ‘experience’ to the city courtesy of a gleaming retail complex stuffed to the gills with high street big

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names. It’s not all seething globalisation to the max – you’ll find a very cosy Cosy Club here (see Food and Drink listings) and Little Southgate offers a break from the over-inflated, super-commercial hype. But SouthGate is still world’s apart from the ‘real Bath’ vibe. Just up the road, the Guildhall Market keeps things local and lively, Northumberland Passage boasts an enchanting selection of independent shops, delis, cafés and pubs and Kingsmead Square keeps the independent café society flag flying with style.

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SNOG Flirt with Little SouthGate for a slightly less ‘commercial’ experience MARRY All your essential on-trend accessories at down-toearth prices AVOID There’s far more to shopping in Bath than keeping the fat cats in cream

GEORGE STREET/ MILSOM STREET • In Bath, the further up north you wander, the posher the shops become – and shopping doesn’t get much more elegant

than around Milsom Street. Jolly’s – the oldest department store in the UK (think Grace Brothers meets Harvey Nichols circa 1974) – still dominates the Milsom Street ‘strip’ despite stiff competition from a classy but familiar array of retail outlets nicely balanced by a handful of quirky independent outfitters. Over the road from Jolly’s, you’ll find Milsom Place: a lively little sanctuary based around a superpretty cobbled courtyard and home to designer shops and eateries including the Parisianthemed Le Parisien, Côte Brasserie, Jamie’s Italian and –

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new this autumn – a branch of Carluccio’s Deli. Head up to George Street, however, and independent Bath reclaims the scene again. You’ll find a clutch of big-name bars to explore up here (Revolution; the Slug and Lettuce) but cute, traffic-free Bartlett Street restores a sense of calm courtesy of several refreshingly non-commercial refreshment pitstops and all manner of eclectic little ventures. As is the case with every turn you take in Bath, there’s a little bit of Georgian history in your sightline up here too: check out the Assembly Rooms and the Fashion Museum and find out how the other half used to live. SNOG Jika Jika and the Adventure Café (George Street) – laidback, lively, lovely MARRY Bartlett Street – a sweet, neat village-within-a-city AVOID The stag and hen parties that dominate George Street on a Saturday night

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LARKHALL/ CAMDEN • While cosy Camden – home to one of Bath’s little-known but most glorious crescents – is largely residential, the adjoining stylish ’burb that is Larkhall exists, in a similar fashion to Widcombe (see below), in a satellite all of its own, with the lively, leftfield Rondo theatre and an eclectic mixture of independent pubs, shops and delis at the heart of the action. One Beaufort (on Beaufort West/London Road) brings Gallic-themed gastropub sensibilities to the vicinity, and the gorgeous Coffee@Camden café is one of the loveliest chillout zones in the city. SNOG Dream on about one day owning a home in Perfect View, a private road address that fully lives up to its name MARRY The views from the top of the hill are breathtaking! AVOID The home-time hike after the downtown experience is, quite literally, breathtaking

MOORLAND ROAD/ OLDFIELD PARK • It would be possible to live, socialise and party-on in the Moorland Road area without ever taking a trip into town. But as this lively student/ young family heartland is just a 15-minute stroll from the heart of the city centre action, boasts its own railway station (Oldfield Park) and is well catered for by excellent bus services, the best of both worlds is on your doorstep. Find a branch of the super-popular, easy-going Lounge chain (Velo), a proper bakery café (Bath Bakery) and the glorious Panahar BYO Indian bistro providing refreshment opportunities on the main thoroughfare alongside independent butchers, bakers, hardware, pet and wholefood emporia, delis, several top-notch takeaways and a delightful muddle of charity shops. SNOG Join the brunch bunch every weekend – both Velo Lounge and the Bath Bakery go big on breakfasting MARRY Moorland Road is one big one-stop student shop: wallet-friendly groceries, a lively social hub and decent

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BATH INSIDER'S accommodation in one friendly, downhome package AVOID Behaving badly after sundown – young families live here too!

WALCOT STREET/ LONDON ROAD • Bath’s Walcot Street/London Road area has, since the 1960s, held the informal title of Bath’s Artisan Quarter and represents the essence of alternative life in the city. If shopping’s your thing, you’ve stumbled across Mecca: vintage clothes, computer repairs, independent galleries, fascinating foodie havens – the list is endless and demands exploration. The long-established pubs that line the route (the legendary Bell at 103 London Road, the Star Inn on The Paragon

and the Pig and Fiddle on Saracen Street) are second to none in terms of character, while the effervescent Tramshed, the supercool Hudson Bar and Grill, uber-stylish Italian brasserie Aqua and the super-foodie enclave that is Sam’s Kitchen Deli combine to offer delectable watering-hole opportunities. SNOG Bargains at the buzzing flea/antique market on the Cattle Market car park every Saturday MARRY The Bell – regulars have propped up the bar here for longer than most long-term relationships have a hope of lasting AVOID Horribly heavy traffic during the day

WIDCOMBE • Conveniently situated behind the main railway station and nestling on the borders of pastoral paradise Lyncombe Vale, this community-driven enclave boasts the largest residents’ association in Bath, holds its own annual street festival (the unmissable Widcombe Rising) and is home to the acclaimed Natural Theatre Company. The main drag is lined with the kind of shops, pubs, takeaways, restaurants and bars that negate the need for the short walk to the city centre, including

two of Bath’s best gastropubs (the White Hart and the Ring O’Bells), a properly traditional neighbourhood boozer (The Ram) and Hon Fusion (one of the city’s few decent Chinese restaurants). SNOG Make regular dates to chill out in the super-pretty courtyard behind the White Hart MARRY Widcombe Social Club – friendly, frivolous, fun AVOID Trying to park a car around these yer parts – a virtually impossible task

PARK LIFE SYDNEY GARDENS • Bath’s oldest park, built alongside the Kennet and Avon canal

VICTORIA PARK • Meadows, crazy golf, Botanic Gardens and a seriously cute café

PARADE GARDENS • Bandstand, tea garden, weir views

ALEXANDER PARK • Swoon at that view! Bath in 3D flatplan

LINEAR PARK • Rambles all the way from Bear Flat to the back of the Oldfield Park area

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BATH HIGH LIGH TS Ten things in Bath you can’t afford to miss…

BATH LITERATURE FESTIVAL Bath goes book mad each March, as the world’s greatest writers descend on the city for a 10-day spree of unputdownable fun. Readings from prize winners and poet laureates, plus coruscating debate from the big thinkers of the day, workshops for wannabe wordsmiths and plenty of fringe fun like street theatre and secret storytelling sessions. FFI: WWW.BATHLITFEST.ORG.UK

HOLBURNE MUSEUM The Holburne’s a place that’s very much evolving, from its inception in 1882, when Sir Thomas William Holburne’s collection of over 4,000 objects, pictures and books was

Clockwise from this pic: Bath International Music Festival’s Party In The City; Bath Literature Festival; The Holburne Museum; Beckford’s Tower; Thermae Bath Spa

bequeathed to the people of Bath, right up to the bleeding edge of now – as it presents a bold and really varied series of temporary exhibitions, teaming up with the British Museum, the V&A, the National Portrait Gallery and Tate. Entry to the main collections is free, the temporary exhibitions are not – but they’re worth every penny. FFI: WWW.HOLBURNE.ORG

BATH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL May brings blossom to the trees and music to the streets – in Bath at least, as the big BIMF returns each year with two-ish weeks of world-class music, from avant-garde experimentalism to baroque beauty, far-flung world music, tip-toeing folk and smoky jazz. There are free-for-all street shows, glitzy gala nights and all sorts of unlikely aural diversions in between. FFI: WWW.BATHMUSICFEST.ORG.UK

BATH PRESERVATION TRUST As you’ve probably been reminded a thousand times, Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s full of fabulous ancient stuff. Bath Preservation Trust do their best to look after some of that stuff, and reveal its fascinating stories to people like you. Among their historic gems are Beckford’s Tower, built for a fabulously wealthy and slightly barmy art collector (climb to the Belvedere and gasp at the view) and No 1 Royal Crescent, a magnificent Georgian town house in all its finery, in which the past really comes to life. FFI: WWW.BATH-PRESERVATION-TRUST. ORG.UK

BATH FRINGE FESTIVAL Seventeen screaming-mad days and nights of “all the artforms we can find (and some that don’t have names yet)”, bucking Bath’s sleepy image somewhat across more than two dozen different venues, from the much-loved vintage

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spiegeltent to a former railway station, various ale-sloshing pubs and the hallowed streets themselves. Expect live music that’s tender and rambunctious by turns, plus loopy leftfield theatre, comedy, cabaret and a generous splash of art, too. FFI: WWW.BATHFRINGE.CO.UK

VICTORIA ART GALLERY The fabulous, free-to-enter Victoria Art Gallery (which pleasingly refers to itself as “the VAG”) hosts one of the most ambitious programmes of temporary exhibitions in the South West, and has a fabulous spread of work from the 15th century to the present day – its caricatures collection provides a fresh and very personal insight into Bath life in days gone by. FFI: WWW.VICTORIAGAL.ORG.UK

BATH FILM FESTIVAL Appreciating film involves much more than merely watching it, as this

brilliant celluloid celebration reminds Bathonians every November. For more than 20 years it’s been bringing a carefully curated catalogue of off-the-radar movies, more outré Hollywood fodder, world films, documentaries and cutting-edge cinema, with a strong strand of cerebral engagement throughout, including discussios, workshops and hot-ticket talks from film directors. FFI: WWW.BATHFILMFESTIVAL.ORG.UK

THERMAE BATH SPA The ancient Roman Baths (see below) give you an idea of how they took the waters in toga times – for an altogether more modern splashabout, dip into Thermae Bath Spa, which uses the same natural thermal waters that the Celts and Romans once enjoyed, but channels them into a whirlpool baths, steam rooms and the real highlight, the open-air rooftop pool – best enjoyed at sunset. FFI: WWW.THERMAEBATHSPA.COM

BATH COMEDY FESTIVAL Springtime silliness descends in late March, as Bath’s fast-growing comedy fest lassos a stampede of celebrity stand-ups and lesser-known laughtermongers – plus plenty of comedy walking tours, new act competitions, improv nights and theatre – from singing sock puppets to being touched by Michael Jackson… FFI: WWW.BATHCOMEDYFESTIVAL. CO.UK

ROMAN BATHS The place modern Bath was named after – walk on the same 2000-yearold pavements the Romans once wandered, hear their stories firsthand (sort of, they’re re-imagined by costumed actors), see the horde of Roman coins and read the blessings and curses which people threw into the sacred spring all those millennia ago. FFI: WWW.ROMANBATHS.CO.UK

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s you’ve probably already gathered, there’s an awful lot going on in Bristol and Bath by way of entertainment and leisure, shopping and food & drink. What you could really use is a comprehensive directory of where to go, what to do and what to see … Which is precisely what you’ll find here: copious information lovingly compiled by people who really know their stuff. Consider this your introduction – because on top of this you’ll also be needing up-to-the-minute listings for what’s going on from day to day, week to week. And that’s where www.venue.co.uk comes in. Add it to your Favourites and check it regularly for comprehensive listings, not to mention previews, features, interviews and reviews covering everything from film, theatre and comedy to music, clubbing and art. In the meantime, have a good browse in this here guide and find out all about your new home town …

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ar be it from us, of course, to divert you from your precious studies, but the fact is that, whether you’ve just pitched up in Bath or Bristol, you’ve picked a pretty rich cultural metropolis in which to spend the next few years. Whatever your requirements, from arthouse cinema via intimate acoustica onto adventurous visual theatre, you’ll find somewhere – probably a whole host of places, in fact – to satisfy them here. Bath’s strongest suits are probably theatre and art, with film, music, clubbing and comedy close behind. Theatre Royal Bath is one of the country’s most beautiful playhouses – and also one of its busiest. Other theatres around town – the Rondo, Mission, Ustinov and egg – take care of the fringe, family and community ends of the spectrum. Art-wise, meanwhile, a string of fine galleries exhibit everything from emerging local talent to the biggest names from the canon – and Bath, like Bristol, also does a fine line in neighbourhood art trails and open studio events. Bath film-goers can choose between the arthouse-leaning (and student-friendly) Little Theatre Cinema, and the eightscreen multiplex Odeon.

Club-goers will find every whim catered for at the city’s thriving nightspots including Moles, Club XL and Komedia. Moles is also near the top of the tree for live music, although Chapel Arts, Walcot Street’s wonderful Bell pub and Komedia are also major players – and the latter is your place to go for stand-up comedy, too. Bristol is similarly well-endowed – more so, in fact. A busy theatre scene centres around the two major players, Bristol Old Vic and the Tobacco Factory, but fans out to incorporate some splendid small spaces around town. Art lovers can find anything from blockbusting big shows in fine old civic buildings, through a clutch of nicely active mid-size galleries and onto, of course, that particular Bristol speciality – street art. For your cinematic needs, you’ll find everything from the very best arthouse and international cinema at Watershed and The Cube, to a handful of multiplexes on the fringes of town (and, in Cinema de Lux’s case, slap bang in the centre). You should also make a beeline for the friendly Orpheus in Henleaze, a thriving indie cinema with a well-judged mix of fare. Bristol’s clubs scene is, frankly, enormous, as you’d expect from a city that’s a world leader in sounds like dubstep. Too many names to

mention here, and it depends on your particular preferences, of course, but you could start by sampling the likes of Arc Bar, Blue Mountain, Black Swan and that favourite city-centre small-hours hang-out, Mr Wolf’s. Live music is another area where Bristol can hold its head high: unsurprisingly, the city that brought you Massive Attack, Portishead, Tricky and more recent sonic innovators like Gravenhurst has a thriving ecosystem of gig venues both big and small, from the barn-like O2 Academy down to intimate venues like Bishopston’s St Bonaventure’s Social Club and the cosy Mother’s Ruin pub. And Bristolians are never short of places to have a laugh either – the brilliant Wardrobe Theatre in Kingsdown, Southville’s Comedy Box and Riproar Comedy, just off the Centre, are all good places to start. So much to do, and only a few short years to do it all in. What are you waiting for?

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O2 Academy Bristol Frogmore St, Bristol BS1 5NA T: 0117 927 9227 W: www.o2academybristol.co.uk

Downtown music venue covering all the bases

ince opening in October 2001, O2 Academy Bristol has stood strong as the focal point of the South West’s creative cultural scene, catering for all music lovers and acting as a key tour venue for acclaimed artists. With a jampacked gig schedule covering every genre from rock to dub, grime to electro, and not forgetting R’n’B, pop and alternative, O2 Academy Bristol has got it covered. Think this sounds good? With regular sunsetto-sunrise club nights and Friday’s residency Ramshackle throwing in live acts such as The Subways and Radio1’s Danny Howard in the coming weeks, you’ll never be in your Halls. And with amazing drinks offers, what could be better? If it’s DJ heavyweights you want to see, SBTRKT, DJ Fresh, Jaguar Skills and Hot Chip are all coming. Cutting-edge indie? No problem. O2 Academy Bristol’s got Bloc Party and hot new talent Of Monsters and Men. Like it heavy? Don’t worry. The Damned, Trivium and Dragonforce will be making noise too. For those who prefer it smooth, they’ve lined

up Labrinth, Maverick Sabre and Lianne La Havas for you along the way. Didn’t know O2 Academy Bristol has two rooms? Well, it does. There’s always a change of

scene halfway through a club night and it’s one of THE best places to catch up-and-coming new bands. Just bring your mates and your dancing shoes!

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MUSIC Goodness, but it’s quiet here. I mean it’s, what, already nearly 20 years since Portishead followed Massive Attack out of the city limits and into global acclaim? And as you’ll have heard, nothing has happened since. Or so you’d believe from Bristol and Bath’s national profile. Fact is, it’s remained fertile as it ever was, with precisely the same conditions that helped the aforesaid groundbreakers evolve in the first place: a swirling blend of cultures – both musical and social – brewing up music not with an eye on national trends and success, but simply because they’ve an idea they want to try out. It’s been this way ever since post-punk, and bands like The Pop Group first put BrisBath’s wilful inventiveness on the map. Hence the freshness of music on offer, and the area’s inherent spontaneity – you’ll find more popups here than a children’s bookshop warehouse. Obviously a scene as thriving as this requires permanent talent-staging infrastructure as well. No worries on that score, with big-name touring venues like Bath’s Forum and Bristol’s Colston Hall standing like umbrellas over cities whose combined total of music stages surely hits three figures, from coffee shops to commercially-minded scene veterans to collective co-ops.

LIVE MUSIC VENUES BATH BATH PAVILION North Parade Bridge Rd. Tel: 01225 486902. Web: www.bathpavilion. org • Fine old venue as likely to be hosting community events – family

skating! blood donation! – as music. Big, mind, with Lily Allen and Coldplay but a couple of acts to grace the boards previously graced by the likes of Led Zep and Hendrix. THE BELL Walcot St. Tel: 01225 460426. Web: www.walcotstreet.com • Others claim the tag but, increasingly, this is Bath’s real music hub. Expect local and touring acts focusing across roots, world, jazz, acoustica and rock. Dead friendly, and a proper-job pub to boot. CHAPEL ARTS CENTRE Lower Borough Walls. Tel: 01225 461700. Web: www.chapelarts. org • Charming old place, proper old school stage ’n’ curtains style, hosting music of a generally rootsyish or jazzyish persuasion. Geno Washington, Euros Childs and Howe Gelb have all popped by. THE FORUM 1A Forum Buildings. Tel: 01225 463362. Web: www.bathforum.co.uk • Art deco a go-go, and the city’s largest venue. Patti Smith and Rufus Wainwright were here recently. KOMEDIA Westgate St. Tel: 0845 293 8480. Web: www.komedia.co.uk/bath • Beauteous old cinema auditorium with spectacular fixtures and fittings, and recent stagers of the likes of Saw Doctors, Frank Turner and John Grant. MICHAEL TIPPETT CENTRE Bath Spa University College, Newton Park Campus. Tel: 01225 463362. Web: www.bathspa.ac.uk/mtc • As eclectically avant as you’d expect of

THE TIRELESS Can’t get enough music? Then meet the seven-days-a-week stagers. Everyone’s got their favourite night of electrified ‘before they were famous’ gigging in the upstairs room of the Louisiana (for your correspondent, Fleet Foxes narrowly edge out The White Stripes). It’s also an unstinting supporter of local bands. Both claims can also be made for the marginally larger Fleece (Amy Winehouse over The Killers, since you’re asking), back on sparkling new music form in the hands of The Blue Aeroplanes after once threatening to become tribute band central. Over in Bath, the Bell is an exquisite blend of proper-job pub and committed musical hub – as a broad rule of thumb, the more rootsily dance-worthy the act the better. A similar claim could be made for Mr Wolf’s in Bristol, a hot spot thanks to both after-hours giggage and supremely tasty noodles. The Croft, meanwhile, is perhaps the most prolific of all – daily gigging, but oft with two entirely different events running simultaneously.

a place named after the brilliant late composer, with – being the city’s only purpose-built concert hall – acoustics to match. MOLES George St. Info line: 01225 404445. Web: www.moles. co.uk • They’ve all played the legendary basement, whether big name or local. 30 years to the good, and

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THE BIGGIES It’s hard to overstress just how much this area is all about going out and marvelling at unheralded gems, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of room for big-name tourers. The Colston Hall provides for both, from free early evening gigs in its spankingly smart foyer to top-of-the-range draws in a main hall with a history moving back through Hendrix to the Beatles to Al Bowlly and further yet. Closest Bath equivalent style-wise would be the Forum, an art deco delight that’s really begun to find its gigstaging feet of late. Bath Pavilion has done similarly, a charming place looking more tropical plant house than music venue, yet recent stagers of everyone from Booker T of the MGs to Lily Allen. What the University of Bristol’s Anson Rooms lack in architectural charm they make up for in quality of act stalking the stage, while O2 Academy Bristol offers three floors from which to view both latest big names and grand old favourites. about to relaunch under new ownership.

WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE Ashley Rd, Bradford on Avon. Tel 01225 860100. Web wwwwiltshiremusic.org.uk • Superb live acoustic music venue featuring jazz, folk, world and classical music from Monster Ceilidh Band to Stacey Kent via Nicola Benedetti. Half-price tickets for some concerts.

BRISTOL ANSON ROOMS Queens Rd. Tel: 0117 954 5800. Web: www.ubu.org.uk/events • Big Bristol Uni hall, recently pulling in the likes of James Blake and Ed Sheeran. ARNOLFINI Narrow Quay. Tel: 0117 917 2300. Web: www.arnolfini.org.uk • Bristol’s original arts centre – we’re talking 1961 – with plenty of avanty giggage to match. BIG TOP@CREATIVE COMMON Temple Quarter. Web: www. creativecommon.co.uk • New semipermanent space set to operate for the next 2-3 years. Theatre-centric, though also good for live music, as witnessed by the recent Bristol Reggae Explosion.

PORTER CELLAR BAR George St. Tel: 01225 424104. • Cosy pub/cafe up top, and music – largely of the roots/acoustic variety – in the cosy cellar.

THE BLUE LAGOON 20 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 7471. Web: www. thebluelagooncafebar.com • Cafe majoring on party-leaning sounds come the weekend.

ST JAMES’ WINE VAULTS St James’s St. Tel: 01225 310335. Web: www.stjameswinevaults.co.uk • Splendid cellar venue hosting regular jazz nights, acoustic fare and more.

BRISTOL BIERKELLER The Pithay. Tel: 0117 926 8514. Web: www.bristolbierkeller.co.uk • An old city favourite, majoring on – but not exclusive to – punk and metal shows. Rather keen on oompah, too.

BOCABAR Paintworks, Bath Rd. Tel: 0117 972 8838. Web: www.bocabar.co.uk • Media/arts centre with loft-style interior, plungeworthy sofas, and forays into live jazz, soul and so forth. BUNCH OF GRAPES Denmark St. Tel: 0117 987 0500. Web: www.thebunchofgrapes.co.uk/newlinks. asp • Backstreet boozer, big on covers troupes. CAFE GROUNDED 287 Church Rd, Redfield. Tel: 0117 955 5668; 66-68 Bedminster Parade. Tel: 0117 923 1000; 421-425 Gloucester Rd, Horfield. Tel: 0117 951 1505. Web: www.cafegrounded.co.uk • New, swiftlyexpanded Bristol cafe chain, equally swiftly building a rep as a keen supporter of local acoustic, folk, jazz, roots, classical and so forth. CAFE KINO 108 Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 924 9200. Web: www.cafe-kino.com • Not-forprofit co-operative with roots in Ladyfest Bristol 2003, and regularly punching above its weight with leftfield line-ups. CANTEEN Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 923 2017. Web: www. canteenbristol.co.uk • Perma-thronged part of the Hamilton House collective, and majoring on jazz/world and acoustic music. COLSTON HALL Colston St. Tel: 0117 922 3686. Web: www.colstonhall.org • Major players for well over a century, offering stages to everyone from young locals to wizened international incomers.

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JAZZ YOU LIKE IT The Old Duke is Bristol’s longest server on the jazz scene – trad specialists the Severn Jazzmen are now into their fifth decade of being the resident house band! But there’s plenty more bluesy, rootsy stuff here, too, in common with every other venue in this panel – we’re basically talking places big on acoustic music, but music with interest, not cat-sat/ mat rhyme scheming, guitarwielding singer-songwriters. We’re talking places like El Rincon, and the wondrous invention its tiny room oft holds, both jazzular and otherwise. The Rose of Denmark shares both a similar atmosphere and, unsurprisingly, musical programmer, while in Bath St James’ Wine Vaults is your best bet for cellar-blasting horn blowers. In Bristol the Golden Lion specialises in layering big old beats and basslines beneath the brass, while the Canteen and No. 1 Harbourside are programmed to the gills with all manner of interesting tuneage. And whether it’s for atmosphere or music, everyone should pay at least one visit to both the Coronation Tap and The Be-Bop Club in The Bear on Hotwell Road, arguably sharing the title of the most consistently interesting jazz stagers of them all.

THE CORONATION TAP 8 Sion Place. Tel: 0117 973 9617. Web: www.thecoronationtap.com • A splendid cider pub, and a must-visit for jazz and roots fans. THE CROFT Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 987 4144. Web: www.the-croft.com • A real scene staple: seven nights a week, oft across two rooms, with locals and tourers stopping by. Majors on metal and punk, but ultimately all styles served. THE CUBE Dove St South. Tel: 0117 907 4190. Web: www.cubecinema.com • Splendid, volunteer-run arts cinema and live venue. Another must-visit. EL RINCON North St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 939 3457. Web: www.elrincon.moonfruit. com • A little slice of Spain in Southville. None-cosier room of rootsworld-jazz giggage. FIDDLERS Willway St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 987 3403. Web: www.fiddlers.co.uk • Family-run place with a proper bar/ stage area split. Mainly caters to party troupes these days, but still stages occasional eye-catching nights. FLEECE St Thomas St. Tel: 0117 945 0996. Web: www.thefleece.co.uk • A Bristol institution owned by another: The Blue Aeroplanes. Open daily to local acts and tourers. FOLK HOUSE 40a Park St. Tel: 0117 926 2987. Web: www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk • Roots-focused live nights, plus craft- and music-based courses.

THE GALLIMAUFRY The Promenade, Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 7319. Web: http:// thegallimaufry.co.uk • Nee The Prom. Now staging neatly eclectic bills of everything from Latin beat to psychedelia. GOLDEN LION 244 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 924 6449. Web: www.goldenlionbristol. co.uk • Open mic Mondays, with bountiful beats, hip-hop etc the rest of the week. GRAIN BARGE Hotwell Rd. Tel: 0117 929 9347. Web: www.grainbarge.com • Bristol Beer Factory-owned floating home to all manner of musical fare. THE GRYPHON 41 Colston St. Web: www. gryphonbristol.co.uk • Proudly, accurately self-styled as a real ale and metal pub. THE LANES 22 Nelson St. Tel: 0117 325 1979. Web: www.thelanesbristol.com • Live music and bowling in classic US diner environs. THE LANSDOWN 8 Clifton Rd. Tel: 0117 973 4949. Web: www.thelansdown.com • Lively pub downstairs, intimate acoustica above. LEFTBANK 128 Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 944 4433. Web: www.leftbankcentre.co.uk • A language school unlike any other... THE LOUISIANA Wapping Rd. Tel: 0117 926 5978. Web: http://thelouisiana.net • They’ve all played this 200-capacity institution.

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ENTERTAINMENT LIVE MUSIC MARLOW’S BAR Thistle Hotel, Broad St. Web: www. facebook.com/marlows.bar • Live music every Saturday. MOTHER’S RUIN 7-9 St Nicholas Market. Tel: 07546 082 009. Web: www.facebook. com/pages/The-MothersRuin/6965366519 • Good vibes, good beer, good selection of noisy/ leftfield live acts. MOTION 74-78 Avon St. Tel: 0117 972 3111. Web: motionbristol.com • Splendid addition to the scene, it’s a converted skatepark with a network of warehouses pulling down some increasingly big names. MR WOLF’S 33 St Stephens St. Tel: 0117 927 3221. Web: www.mrwolfs.com • Ace noodles, generally dancefloor-leaning live acts, and an after-hours staple. NO 1 HARBOURSIDE No.1 Canon’s Rd. Tel: 0117 929 1100. Web: no1harbourside.co.uk • Best downstairs bar by a mile on the waterfront, with free live music – largely jazz and acoustica – late evening.

big-name tourers. Also home to a smaller venue for lower-profile tourers, the upstairs O2 A2 room. OLD DUKE King St. Tel: 0117 927 7137. Web: www.theoldduke.co.uk • Flourished in the trad jazz boom and a jazz/ blues staple ever since. ROSE OF DENMARK 6 Dowry Place. Tel: 0117 405 8660. Web: www.theroseofdenmark.com • Discerningly programmed jazz and world music a speciality. ST BONAVENTURE’S SOCIAL CLUB Egerton Rd. Web: www.crhmusic. com • Americana and roots central at this lovely venue, with recent visitors including Laura Cantrell and Jim Lauderdale. ST GEORGE’S BRISTOL Great George St. Tel: 0845 402 4001. Web: www.stgeorgesbristol. co.uk • None-more-gracious surrounds, with this converted church boasting probably the finest acoustics in the city. Home to a brilliantly programmed range of (chiefly) classical, world, jazz and acoustic music.

NO. 51 51 Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 914 8048. Web: http://51stokescroft. com • Sister venue to Mr Wolf’s, majoring on blues, acoustic and open mic nights.

SOUTHBANK Dean Lane, Southville. Tel: 0117 966 5552. Web: www. southbankclub.webs.com • Properly laidback, deceptively large hall. Generally local acts but open to suggestion.

O2 ACADEMY BRISTOL Frogmore St. Tel: 0117 927 9227. Web: www.o2academybristol. co.uk • A key Bristol stopover for

START THE BUS 7-9 Baldwin St. Tel: 0117 930 4370. Web: www.startthebus.tv • Big on pop-centric electro acts, this is a

sofa-heavy, student-beloved central venue. THEKLA The Grove. Tel: 0117 929 3301. Web: www.theklabristol.co.uk • Cafe and open deck up top, big old bands in the hold, last year including Kate Nash, Scritti Politti and – hell yes! – Wanda Jackson. THUNDERBOLT 124 Bath Rd, Totterdown. Tel: 0117 373 8947. Web: www. thethunderbolt.net • A proper pub that just happens to offer warmatmosphered, smartly programmed gigs, too. Offers stage time to acts both local and (inter)national, John Cooper Clarke and Vic Godard recently among them. TOBACCO FACTORY Raleigh Rd/North St, Southville. Tel: 0117 902 0060. Web: www. tobaccofactory.com • Jazz-/world-/ acoustically inclined music in the bar, nationally renowned theatre upstairs. TRINITY CENTRE Old Market. Tel: 0117 935 1200. Web: www.3ca.org.uk • Converted church housing community-run ents, mixing workshops with allnight club nights, hip-hop and such recent visitors as Pulled Apart By Horses and The Skatalites. THE TUNNELS Station Approach, Temple Meads. Tel: 0845 6050255. Web: www. thetunnelsbristol.co.uk • Underground as it sounds: lovely bar one side, old-school no-frills stage area the other. Big on party/ covers acts.

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CLASSICAL Beware the pigeonhole! Though let’s face it, they’re useful if treated with caution. Take Bristol. The lines of musical demarcation might blur to be sure, but they’ll get you started. Large-scale orchestral music? Head to the city’s gold-foyered Colston Hall where the likes of the LPO, BSO or Prague Symphony energise Elgar and schmooze Smetana. Up the hill at dapper St George’s, a Waterloo Church turned concert hall with acoustics to die for, the emphasis is on chamber music and the baroque, served up by The English Concert or Mitsuko Uchida, among others. Putting the ‘grand’ into grand opera, Frank Matcham’s architectural celebration of Edwardiana, the Bristol Hippodrome, is where Welsh National Opera hangs its twice-yearly seasonal hat, and for smaller-scale opera check out Bristol Tobacco Factory or the chandeliered splendour of 18th-century Theatre Royal Bath (where Britten and Maxwell Davies go head-to-head this autumn). Of course Bath is famous for its festivals – whether it’s the new kid on the block February Bachfest, November’s Mozartfest or the flagship International May/ June jamboree – but the Michael Tippett Centre, ICIA and Holburne Museum keep “the hills alive with the sound of” at other times, and the purpose-built Wiltshire Music Centre at nearby Bradford-on-Avon punches well above its weight. Knock out.

BATH BATH FESTIVALS TRUST Bath Visitors Information Centre, Abbey Churchyard. Tel: 01225

463362. Web: www.bathfestivals.org. uk • Newly relocated, the festivals’ box office is more than just a ticket outlet for the city’s myriad festivals. It supplies an invaluable one-stop-shop dispensing tickets and info about the Bath scene year-round. WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE Ashley Rd, Bradford on Avon. Tel: 01225 860100. Web: www. wiltshiremusic.org.uk • A dedicated concert hall might remain a Bath dream, but it’s only a short hop to the purpose-built Wiltshire Music Centre where City of London Sinfonia, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Doric Quartet help blow out 15th anniversary candles this autumn.

BRISTOL BRISTOL HIPPODROME St Augustine’s Parade. Tel: 0844 871 3012. Web: www.bristolhippodrome. org.uk • Musicals and shows are the mainstay of the Frank Matchamdesigned theatre, but twice a year its gas-lit grandeur shines a light on Welsh National Opera. For autumn expect ‘Boheme’, ‘Jepthe’ and ‘Cosi’ (27 Nov-1 Dec); in spring Berg’s ‘Lulu’ and Janacek’s ‘Cunning Little Vixen’ raise the modernist stakes. COLSTON HALL Colston St. Tel: 0117 922 3686. Web: www.colstonhall.org • Resident orchestra the Bournemouth Symphony (under its dynamic director, Kirill Karabits) shares the platform with visitors from Russia, the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland. Hall 2, meantime, welcomes smaller ensembles, while in the spanking new foyer, pre- and post-concert, anything goes.

HANDEL WITH CARE Bach might boast Art of Fugue-ing Angela Hewitt and solo Sonata and Partitas uber-violinist Viktoria Mullova this St George’s season; Paul Lewis and Imogen Cooper fly the Schubert flag, Lewis tackling the last three sonatas ahead of a duo recital with Cooper – but Handel is in decidedly fine company at Great George St in the countdown to Christmas. First up, the peerless Carolyn Sampson joins The English Concert for the motet Silete Venti and choice arias from his opera ‘Julius Caesar’ in a programme with more toothsome Bach – the big-boned Suite in C and double concerto for oboe and violin with its ravishing slow movement (2 Oct); then, fresh from an ear-opening ‘Messiah’ last year, period ensemble of the moment La Nuova Musica returns with Handel’s irresistibly bubbly take on Ovid: ‘Acis and Galatea’ (9 Nov). Utterly sublime. Ffi: www. stgeorgesbristol.co.uk

ST GEORGE’S BRISTOL Great George St. Tel: 0845 402 4001. Web: www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk • Bristol’s Waterloo Church turned concert hall resounds to a pretty more-ish world, jazz and folk line-up; but classical music started St George’s reinvention, and with the likes of returning artists such as Viktoria Mullova, Paul Lewis and The English Concert – not forgetting the start of the Elias Quartet’s exciting Beethoven cycle – autumn’s mellow fruitfulness turns heads anew.

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CLUBS Apart from ships, cider and funny accents, what is the West Country best at? Dancing, that’s what. Bristol is globally recognised for its contributions to dance music, and clubs like Motion, Thekla and Lakota are key fixtures on the DJ tour circuit. Bath is more genteel, admittedly, but it’s hardly quiet, with some top quality regular nights at Moles as well as one-offs at places as varied as Komedia and Bath Racecourse. The local club culture is pretty distinctive. For a start it’s completely obsessed with bass – a passion rooted in the Jamaican

soundsystem culture you can still enjoy at places like the Trinity Centre and the famous St Pauls Carnival. Then there’s our determination to go against the grain – Bristol remained a drum & bass and breaks stronghold while UK garage took over the country, and within months of being named “dubstep’s second city”, the underground scene passed a law outlawing the d-word from polite conversation. Anyway, whether your poison is house, hip-hop, psytrance or pulverising gabba, you’ve come to the right place. Bristol and Bath punch well above their weight in clubbing and we’re very, very proud of it. See you in the dance.

BATH BLUE ROOMS George St. Tel: 01225 470040. Web: www.bluerooms.net • Centrally located party den and cocktail bar with a student night on Monday. Music policy is “everything from funky house, R&B and dance to chart and cheese”. CLUB XL Walcot St. Tel: 0845 555 1111. Web: www.clubxl.co.uk • Twofloor club and pool bar, with 25 years in the game. The music selection consists mainly of chart and party classics – they even take requests. Monday is student night.

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CLUBS ENTERTAINMENT KOMEDIA Westgate St. Tel: 0845 293 8480. Web: www.komedia.co.uk/bath • Although best known for its top-rank comedy shows, this elegant multi-purpose venue also hosts club nights like Motor City (soul, funk and rock) and occasional one-off big-name DJs. A recent addition is Beat Carnival, a new night of house, disco and more from legendary local decksman Tom Maddicott (Metripolis). MANDALYNS Fountain Buildings, Lansdown Rd. Tel: 01225 425403. Web: www.mandalyns.co.uk • Leading gay and lesbian venue, with a popular student karaoke night on Thursdays. Other specialities include drinks promos, fancy dress sessions, quiz nights and weekend floor-fillers. MOLES George St. Tel: 01225 404445. Web: www.moles.co.uk • A nationally renowned live music venue, which also hosts some of Bath’s best club nights. Favourites include the Annie Mac-endorsed Metripolis (house, electro etc) and Drop (dubstep, breaks, bashment), while the fortnightly Play hosts live bands alongside DJ Asian Hawk. PO NA NA North Parade. Tel: 01225 424952. Web: www.bathponana. com • Long-established fixture on Bath’s nightlife scene, with indie (Crash, Tuesdays), rock (Discord, Wednesdays) and pop (Squeeze The Cheese, Fridays)

all catered for. Popular student night on Thursdays.

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SECOND BRIDGE Kingston Rd. Tel: 01225 465002. Web: www.secondbridge. co.uk • Swanky two-room club. The music policy takes in world beats, R&B, house and mainstream dance. Monday is student night.

There are far too many great nights round these parts to namecheck all of them here, but rest assured there’s more than enough for all tastes. In terms of regular nights, Bath bassheads are advised to check out Drop at Moles, which also hosts nationally renowned house and electro session Metripolis. Bristol has a bit of everything, from house spectaculars Just Jack and Empathy to hiphop showcases like Rhyme & Reason and Native Tongues. Then there are the big one-offs – the In:Motion series provides three months of them from October to New Year’s Eve at one of the country’s most unique venues, with everyone from Fatboy Slim to Toddla T and High Contrast booked this year. Elsewhere, you can’t argue with dubstep mecca Subloaded, psytrance wonderland Tribe Of Frog or the self-explanatory Jungle Syndicate for a genre blowout to rival the best of them. It’s not all about the big nights, though, and it’s always worth catching local talent in its natural environment. Smaller sessions from Idle Hands and Pollen to Contraband and Dirtytalk offer their own unique and thrilling soundtracks to urban living. Keep an eye on Venue.co.uk/ clubs for regular updates.

WEIR LOUNGE Spring Gardens Rd. Tel: 01225 447187. Ffi: www.weirlounge. co.uk • Two-room club, plus heated outdoor terrace and music ranging from indie to R&B. Their student night is on Thursday.

BRISTOL ARC BAR Broad St. Tel: 0117 929 0099. Web: www.arcbristol.com • A vegan café-bar downstairs and an upstairs club space for in-house promotions and outside hire. Resident DJs play drum & bass, dubstep, hiphop and more. ATTIC/FULL MOON Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 924 5007. Web: www.fmbristol.co.uk • The Attic hosts live music and dubplate sessions ’til late, and its adjacent sister bar hosts the odd party too. STUDENT SECRETS For FRONTRUNNING BASS sounds in one of Bristol’s best small venues

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LOCAL TALENT Unsurprisingly for an area with clubs, festivals and soundsystems in its blood, Bristol regularly spawns world-class DJs and producers. You can still catch veterans like Smith & Mighty, John Stapleton and the incomparable – and possibly ageless – DJ Derek around town, and there are good reasons why they’re local legends. Then there’s our 90s drum & bass royalty, with Roni Size, Krust, Die, Suv and Dazee all still very much in business. More recently, dubstep and its aftershocks led to international love for Bristol artists like Pinch, Peverelist, Appleblim and Addison Groove, while our triumphant return to house music’s premier league has been spearheaded by the likes of Julio Bashmore, Eats Everything and Waifs & Strays. Oh, and check out Solid Steel man DJ Cheeba, whose sets combine classic turntablism with the latest AV technology. Truly, his are the maddest skills this side of Stonehenge.

THE BANK OF STOKES CROFT Stokes Croft. Web: www. thebankofstokescroft.com • Popular, often free entry, latenight bar with minimalist decor, good grub and a fine range of DJs playing everything from golden era hip-hop to cutting-edge house and bass music. BASEMENT 45 Frogmore St. Tel: 0117 929 3554. Web: www.basement45.co.uk • Two-room rave cellar specialising in underground dance music from trance to dubstep, jungle and hardcore. Also the current home of Wonky, Bristol’s iconic alternative gay night. BIERKELLER All Saints St. Tel: 0117 926 8514. Web: www.bristolbierkeller.co.uk • This legendary venue is best known for live music – having hosted the likes of Nirvana and Faith No More back in the day – but it’s also home to hard rock club night Phuct (Fridays) and the notorious Bavarian-themed Oompah! (Saturdays). BIG CHILL BAR Small St. Tel: 0117 930 4217. Web: www.bigchill.net • Suitably laidback multi-purpose bar. Food and bands give way to quality dancefloor action later in the evening, including vintage vinyl delights from Wanted Records, hip-hop, soul and boogie from Hustle Disco and ace indie/alternative selectors Bang. FREE ENTRY EVERY NIGHT BIJOU Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 970 6589. Ffi: www.barbijou.co.uk

• Intimate, swanky sister venue to Basement 45, offering cocktails and champagne as well as DJs from R&B to tech-house. BLACK SWAN Stapleton Rd. Tel: 0117 939 3334 • Iconic, rough-aroundthe-edges rave den with three rooms and a big bonfire-warmed garden, lending a unique free party atmosphere to the place. The reggae soundsystem nights are legendary, but it also plays host to some of the city’s best underground jungle/drum & bass, breakcore, techno, dancehall and dubstep nights. BLUE MOUNTAIN Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 942 0341 • Long-standing house partystyle club, which has undergone something of a renaissance in recent years with a new soundsystem and some choice bookings, mainly on the bassier side of things. Red Stripe anyone? THE BUNKER Queens Rd. Tel: 0117 9304604. Web: www.thebunkerbristol. com • A huge favourite of the student set, with three rooms, a garden, a serious soundsystem and generous drink promotions. It’s recently become the home of monolithic indie night Propaganda. CAVERN CLUB All Saints Lane. Tel: 0117 934 9996 • A basement club beneath rockers’ hangout The Crown, this is a well-established, much-loved venue for rock, punk and metal gigs and niche club nights, from

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Lakota 6 Upper York St, Bristol BS2 8QN T: 0117 923 2225 E: info@lakota.co.uk W: Lakota.co.uk facebook.com/Lakota-Bristol twitter.com/LakotaBristol

Illustrious pillar of Bristol’s clubbing scene

akota has been established in Bristol for over two decades, and over the course of its illustrious history it’s hosted some of the finest musical talent on the face of the earth. From Carl Cox to Chase & Status, Lakota has seen it all. Initially becoming one of the country’s first super-clubs in the early 90s, Lakota has maintained its status at the top of the Bristol music scene. On Fridays and Saturdays expect wall-to-wall headline DJs and live acts. From funk, soul and hip-hop to house, dubstep and d&b, Lakota has all your musical needs covered. On Thursdays it will be staging its very own student night, which will play host to urban and retrospective styles. Keep your eyes peeled for massive names visiting the club by checking Lakota online. Lakota is nestled in the heart of the Stokes Croft area, an area that has seen recent regeneration and a massive student influx. Whilst Stokes Croft is studded with bars and eateries, Lakota always stands out as the best venue for late-night revelry. Lakota is always looking to work with exciting individuals, brands and groups of people. Feel free to hit it up with fresh

ideas as it’s Bristol's diverse and busy community that keeps the club vibing. Lakota is available for hire: whether it’s a club night, live music show or a private party, feel free to get in touch.

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live music and club venue on three floors that looks like being an important addition to Bristol’s nightlife scene. NEW FOR 2012

COSIES Portland Sq. Tel: 0117 942 4110. Web: www.cosies.co.uk • A Bristol institution, which transforms from an after-work watering hole to one of the coolest small venues in town after dark. Its Sunday reggae sessions are legendary, but it’s also a great place to hear drum & bass, bashment and dubstep in a relaxed setting.

THE GALLIMAUFRY Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 7319. Web: www.thegallimaufry. co.uk • This recently opened place describes itself as a “home cooking and curios bar”, but it also hosts regular DJs, playing everything from world beats to electronica.

THE CROFT Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 903 0796. Web: www.the-croft.com • While known principally as one of Bristol’s finest live music venues, The Croft is also home to regular and one-off club nights, taking in genres from punk to hip-hop, dubstep and drum & bass.

THE GOLDEN LION Gloucester Rd. Tel: 01179 246449. Web: www.goldenlionbristol. co.uk • As its name suggests, this is a local rather than a club, but it also puts on live music and DJs, with friendly b-boy/hip-hop/funk night Contraband Sessions on Wednesdays.

DOJO LOUNGE Park Row. Tel: 0117 925 1177. Web: www.dojolounge.com • Hardy perennial renowned for its house (Just Jack/Empathy) and drum & bass (Intrigue) all-nighters. Nice outdoor terrace too.

THE HATCHET Frogmore St. Tel: 0117 929 4118 • Bristol’s oldest pub (open since 1606) with a late licence and DJs playing hard rock, punk and alternative anthems every weekend. The upstairs function room plays host to alternative club nights too.

ELBOW ROOM Park St. Tel: 0117 930 0242. Web: www.theelbowroom.co.uk/bristol • Pool bar downstairs, dancefloor upstairs. Entry is always free. THE EXCHANGE Old Market, Email: info@ exchangebristol.com Web: www. exchangebristol.com • Opening just in time for the start of term, this is a brand new venture from the team behind The Croft. First impressions are of a combined

JAVA Park St. Tel: 0117 930 4561. Web: www.javabristol.co.uk • Cocktails and commercial dance music are the order of the day at this dressy, swanky nightspot. Nice ceilings. LAKOTA Upper York St. Tel: 0117 942 6208. Web: www.lakota.co.uk • Lakota has a special place in ravers’ hearts as Bristol’s first nationally renowned club. It

TOTAL CARNAGE No matter how studious and discerning you are, it’s hard to deny the power of staggering about town in silly clothes to break the ice with your fellow students. Carnage is the UK’s biggest themed fancy dress bar crawl for freshers, with events happening in 44 different cities, including two apiece in Bath and Bristol. The local sessions culminate at Club XL and Oceana respectively, and the themes this year are ‘Pimps & Hoes’ (Tue 16 Oct, Bath; Sun 21 Oct, Bristol) and ‘Beauty & the Geek’ (Tue 20 Nov, Bath; Sun 25 Nov, Bristol). £10 gets you an official Carnage 2012 T-shirt and entry to all participating venues. Info and t-shirt orders at www. carnageuk.com

recently re-opened and has hosted a couple of excellent hiphop shows and nicely curated mixed genre nights alongside the monster drum & bass, old skool and hardcore sessions it’s been best known for in recent years. THE CLUB THAT PUT BRISTOL ON THE MAP THE LANES Nelson St. Tel: 0117 325 1979. Web: www.thelanesbristol.co.uk • A bowling alley and café/bar as well as the venue for a number of retro, indie/alternative and other club nights. They even had a 90s hardcore revival rave here a while back.

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ENTERTAINMENT CLUBS THE MOTHERS’ RUIN St Nicholas St. Tel: 0117 925 6969. Web: www.facebook.com/pages/ The-Mothers-Ruin • Legendary drinking den that hosts live music and DJ nights of an alternative bent, whether that’s indie, noise, synthpop, classic rock or leftfield dance music.

themed rooms, drinks promos and a commercial party vibe. You’ll probably either love it or hate it. PLATFORM 1 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 4388. Web: www.platform1club.com • Late-opening mainstay with plush interior and commercial dance DJs.

MOTION Avon St, St Philips. Tel: 0117 922 1262. Web: www.motionbristol. com • Gigantic rave warehousecum-indoor skate park that regularly plays host to some of the city’s biggest line-ups, especially during autumn when In:Motion kicks off for the third year running. Promoters also make good use of the more intimate tunnel, cave and canal-facing outdoor terrace areas. THE BRISTOL CLUB TO BEAT

PO NA NA Queens Rd. Tel: 0117 925 6225. Web: www.bristolponana.com • Cosy Moroccan souk-style bar/ club (plus outdoor courtyard for shisha smoking) with student nights on Tuesday and Thursday. The music policy takes in everything from indie and mainstream pop to funk, hip-hop and drum & bass.

MR WOLF’S St Stephens St. Tel: 0117 927 3221. Web: www.mrwolfs.com • Live music is the main focus of this popular and friendly noodle bar and late-night drinking den. DJs take over after midnight, playing everything from alternative rock to hip-hop and funk.

QUEENSHILLING Frogmore St. Tel: 0117 9277070. Web: www.queenshilling.com • Bristol’s longest established LGBT venue – Queenshilling has been in the game for more than 20 years. There are DJs, cabaret and performers throughout the week, plus legendary party blow-out Camp As Tits on Fridays.

O2 ACADEMY Frogmore St. Tel: 0117 927 9227. Web: www.o2academybristol.co.uk • Bristol branch of the national venue chain. Its programme consists mainly of live music, but it also hosts popular Friday indie/alternative night Ramshackle as well as occasional clubbing one-offs. OCEANA Canons Rd. Tel: 0117 942 3166. Web: www.oceanaclubs.com • Large, popular club and bar complex with

START THE BUS Baldwin St. Tel: 0117 930 4370. Web: www.startthebus. tv • Excellently programmed live music and club nights, with lots of ahead-of-the-game bookings. Regulars include live graffiti and hip-hop session Graff The Bus Up, interstellar disconauts Club Cosmique and forward-thinking alternative night Hear No Evil. You could practically live in here. Some of you probably will.

SYNDICATE Nelson St. Tel: 0117 945 0325. Web: http://bristol.thesyndicate. com • Podium dancers, stilt-walkers, confetti cannons, foam parties – get the picture? This huge nightclub attracts equally big names from the commercial end of the music spectrum. THEKLA The Grove. Tel: 0117 929 2658. Web: www.myspace.com/ theklabristol • There’s nothing more Bristolian than this legendary floating club. Friday night session 51º 27’ is the place to be for the latest developments (and hottest guest DJs) in UK bass music and Pressure is one of the city’s best indie nights. Quality one-offs feature everything from hip-hop to drum & bass. TIMBUK2 Small St. Tel: 0117 945 8459. Web: www.tb2.co.uk • Muchloved underground party warren that hosts some of Bristol’s most forward-thinking DJ line-ups. Underground house, techno and electro are a speciality. TRINITY CENTRE Trinity Rd, St Philips. Tel: 0117 935 1200. Web: www.3ca.org. uk • This charismatic converted church earned its place in Bristol folklore back in the 80s and 90s, and it’s a special place for reggae soundsystem nights to this day. Nights like Teachings In Dub make their home here, and there are oneoff bookings for promoters in other genres – from Dreamscape to Hot Wuk.

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The Exchange 72-73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ T: 0117 930 4538 E: info@exchangebristol.com W: www.exchangebristol.com www.facebook.com/exchangebristol www.twitter.com/exchangebristol

Bristol’s newest genre-spanning music venue

he Exchange is the new venue coming to Old Market, Bristol – from the team behind The Croft. It’s a midsized venue with a 500+ capacity spread across three floors. The venue, which lies on the site of the old Castro’s, has undergone some serious renovation, and is being beefed up with a new soundsystem, some fine booze and some of Bristol’s most innovative events. The Exchange plans to promote a wide range of musical genres, and is perfectly geared for both live gigs and club nights. They’ve been working hard to bring the best of Bristol to Old Market, and in the coming months The Exchange will see events from promoters such as Subloaded, Urban Nerds, So Bones, VII.Y.P, Tempo Clash and many others. Every Tuesday night at Exchange, WBL, Bristol’s best mid-week underground music event, will play dubstep, house, d&b, garage and more, with some stellar line-ups including Benga and Kill The Noise. In terms of live bookings, The Exchange has its roots in The Croft’s forwardthinking booking policy and aims to push it to the next level. With an in-house promotion team that’s

worked at venues across Bristol (including The Croft, Louisiana and Fleece), The Exchange will be programmed over three stages with a mix of national, local and international bands across the genre spectrum. Highlights include Om (29 Sept), Madball (15 Nov) and Mono (1 Dec).

Exchange opens in September, check Facebook for up-to-date info on events.

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THEATRE Not wanting to blow our own trumpet here but, in their slightly differing ways, Bristol and Bath are two of the best cities in the country to see and/or make theatre. From big national touring shows looking in at famous old venues, right down to adventurous local companies trying out stuff in rooms above pubs, there’s a ferment of theatrical activity on every level round here. In Bristol, the big theatre news this autumn is the re-opening of Bristol Old Vic, the country’s oldest and perhaps its most beautiful working theatre, after a two-year refurb. Comfier seats, better sightlines and a stage that thrusts further out to the audiences: it’s all good news here. Not to be outdone, Southville’s Tobacco Factory and its smaller sister theatre The Brewery have both embarked on storming seasons of touring fringe theatre. Clifton’s Alma Tavern Theatre is rightly a student favourite: a beautifully intimate 50-seater black box theatre above a pub, with lots of fine student, fringe and nonpro companies looking in. And Circomedia, Bristol’s renowned circus/physical theatre school and venue, has also ramped up its public performance programme this autumn. The past couple of years, meanwhile, has also seen the arrival of three great new smaller fringe theatres on the Bristol scene. The Wardrobe Theatre and Bierkeller Theatre are

both programming a year-round mix of adventurous, quirky and often socially-engaged theatre by local, national and (in the Bierkeller’s case) international companies. Redland’s Little Black Box Theatre has a slightly sparser programme but the same laudable aims – and one of the cosiest basement bars in town. Over in Bath, there’s a nice mix of theatre for all tastes and budgets. The historic and beautiful Theatre Royal Bath hosts a weekly-changing programme of touring theatre shows, with several big names looking in each season, while its sister theatres are given over to serious-minded homegrown productions (The Ustinov) and adventurous family fare (the egg). Elsewhere in town, The Mission Theatre is home to Next Stage, perhaps the city’s most adventurous and serious-minded non-professional troupe who feed Bathonians an improving (and entertaining) diet of David Hare, David Mamet, Tennessee Williams and others. Larkhall’s Rondo Theatre, meanwhile, is a neighbourhood gem, luring in the best of the touring fringe theatre and comedy circuits as well as looking much closer to home via local companies, writing groups etc.

BATH BATH SPA UNIVERSITY THEATRE Bath Spa University, Newton Park. Tel: 01225 463362. Web: www. bathspalive.com • Bath Spa’s

resident theatre hosts a steady trickle of term-time dance, theatre and contemporary and classical music. Worth a visit just to see the university’s beautiful, bucolic setting. INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS University of Bath, Claverton Down. Tel: 01225 386777. Web: www.bath.ac.uk/icia • Bath University’s arts complex hosts an intriguing mix of performances, exhibitions and workshops. Dance, live art and new music are specialities. The ICIA’s autumn season will be up online by the time you read this – check the website. MISSION THEATRE 32 Corn St. Tel: 01225 428600. Web: www.missiontheatre. co.uk • Small theatre housed in a city-centre Georgian hall, and home to Next Stage, Bath’s most adventurous am-dram troupe. NS stage several productions a year, with a leaning towards emotive/ political 19th/20th-century work. Alan Ayckbourn is a patron. Other theatre companies – am-dram and professional – also drop in. Jazz, comedy and storytelling nights, too. Venture upstairs to The Green Room, The Mission’s vegetarian theatre café. Coming soon: Next Stage tackle Tennessee Williams’s ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’ (Tue 27 Nov-Sat 1 Dec). RONDO THEATRE St Saviours Rd, Larkhall. Tel: 01225 463362. Web: www. rondotheatre.co.uk • On the main

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JAM TOMORROW One autumn highlight with which we’d like to mark your card is The Bristol Jam (Mon 5-Sun 11 Nov), Bristol Old Vic’s annual feast of spontaneity and improvised comedy, theatre and music, dance, storytelling and poetry. Across the week, BOV gives some of the most creative and free-thinking performers, comics and musicians the run of the building: past highlights have been provided by classical improv outfit The Sacconi Quartet, improv comedian Phil Kay, the eye-poppingly inventive improvised musical ‘Showstopper!’ and the astonishing human sound system Beardyman (who returns this year). From classic texts reinvented on the spot to musical comedies created from audience suggestions, improvisation and spontaneity are the defining factors here. We can’t tell you exactly what to expect, obviously, but we can promise that you will leave astonished by the sheer inventive gifts on view. Check www.bristololdvic.org. uk for updates on who’ll be in attendance. drag in boho Larkhall, the Rondo is a friendly 100-seater with a reputation as one of the UK’s best fringe venues. It’s particularly strong on supporting and staging work by local companies, so you can expect to see the latest

outings by pro outfits like Butterfly Psyche, Hecate Theatre and sketch troupe New Old Friends, as well as local am-dram outfits Bath Drama, Playing Up and the Rondo’s own company. But the Rondo is also a regular stoppingpoint for some fine national outfits specialising, perhaps, in state-of-the-nation comedies and gritty realism – Reform Theatre, Hull Truck and the like. THEATRE ROYAL BATH Sawclose. Tel: 01225 448844. Web: www.theatreroyal.org. uk • World-famous, historic and beautiful theatre, whose weekly-changing programme is dominated by most of the big current touring theatre productions, from star-staffed West End hits to classic RSC revivals. Penelope Keith (in Keith Waterhouse’s ‘Good Grief’, Tue 25-Sat 29 Sept), Matthew Horne (‘Charley’s Aunt’, Mon 12-Sat 17 Nov) and Rowan Atkinson (‘Quartermaine’s Terms’, Mon 14-Sat 19 Jan) are among the household names dropping in this autumn/winter. We’re most excited, though, by the visit of Rupert Everett as Oscar Wilde in David Hare’s ‘The Judas Kiss’ (Mon 22-Sat 27 Oct). Don’t miss, either, the Abbey Theatre’s production of Sean O’Casey’s Easter Rising classic ‘The Plough and The Stars’ (Tue 16-Sat 20 Oct). THEATRE ROYAL BATH: THE EGG Off Sawclose. Tel: 01225 448844. Web: www.theatreroyal. org.uk/the-egg • Dedicated children’s theatre space with kids’

companies visiting week in, week out. The egg’s annual Christmas show has become an all-ages highlight: this year the brilliant Lee Lyford directs an adaptation of the much-loved Swiss mountain tale ‘Heidi’ (Sat 8 Dec-Sun 13 Jan), narrated by a herd of hysterical goats. THEATRE ROYAL BATH: THE USTINOV Monmouth St. Tel: 01225 448844. Web: www.theatreroyal.org.uk/ ustinov • The Theatre Royal’s smaller sibling was, for several years, one of the UK’s best receiving houses for new writing and fringe theatre. Last year, though, it took a bold change of direction under new artistic director Laurence Boswell. The menu at the Ustinov these days consists of six annual in-house productions, all UK premieres and performed by an in-house repertory company. This autumn’s season brings together three great works of literature, all staged for the first time. ‘The Welsh Boy’ (to Sat 13 Oct) is a lusty 18th-century tale of youthful passion, set in Ross-on-Wye and Bath, and is followed by adaptations of work by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and lauded contemporary author Toby Litt.

BRISTOL ALMA TAVERN THEATRE Alma Vale Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 5171. Web: www. almataverntheatre.co.uk • Fifty-seater theatre above a friendly neighbourhood boozer, frequented by fine local new-

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Bath for atmosphere and sense of occasion. Its oft-changing programme mixes West End blockbuster musicals with topnotch opera and ballet – plus regular comedians, mediums, family shows etc. For the next few weeks, the Hippodrome is given over to ‘The Lion King’, which has begun its first-ever UK tour here.

ARNOLFINI Narrow Quay. Tel: 0117 917 2300. Web: www.arnolfini.org.uk • It’s primarily an artspace, cinema and café/bar, but Arnolfini also mounts a regular programme of avant-garde, experimental dance and live art.

BRISTOL OLD VIC King St. Tel: 0117 987 7877. Web: www.bristololdvic.org. uk • This beautiful old theatre, which dominates the cobbled streetscape of King Street in the centre of town, has been in business off and on since 1766. Under current artistic director Tom Morris (brother of TV satirist Chris), the theatre has regained much of its energy and invention after a fallow period, with support for local writers and performers an especially strong suit. The Main House has just re-opened after a major refurb, and – apart from the brilliant Bristol Jam, see panel – highlights in the near future include a visit from the deservedly revered Cheek By Jowl theatre company with their blistering version of John Ford’s 1633 tragedy ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore’ (Wed 24 Oct-Sat 3 Nov). During the refurb, various fascinating discoveries have been made about the theatre’s past – none more so than a blocked

THE BREWERY 291 North St. Tel: 0117 902 0344. Web: www.tobaccofactorytheatre. com • Studio theatre attached to the Tobacco Factory (see below), and staging a continuous programme of small-scale/fringe theatre and puppetry. We must also mention that The Brewery’s seats came from the Royal Shakespeare Company and are among the comfiest in the city. Forthcoming highlights include ‘Hippo World Guest Book’ (Mon 26 Nov), in which the brilliant Chris Goode presents the history of a website for hippo fans, whose guest book was never moderated. BRISTOL HIPPODROME St Augustine’s Parade. Tel: 0870 607 7500. Web: www. bristolhippodrome.org.uk • Bristol’s biggest performance venue is a beautiful, historic old building that can rival Bristol Old Vic and Theatre Royal

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TAKE THE STAGE As we hoped to have outlined, there’s oodles of top-quality theatre for the taking in both Bristol and Bath. If you’re more interested in making your own than in watching other people’s though, the opportunities are still manifold. Local companies including the Kelvin Players (www. kelvinplayers.co.uk) and St Paul’s Players (www. stpaulsplayers.org.uk) and, in Bath, Next Stage (www. next-stage.co.uk) and Bath Drama (www.bathdrama. com) welcome new members, both those wanting to get up on stage and others who’d prefer to work behind the scenes. Theatre Royal Bath also runs Engage, a programme of participatory and educational activities that includes regular performances using members of the public. Your university, too, will also have its own in-house theatre company, with regular public performances at venues like Bristol Uni’s Wickham Theatre and Bath Spa’s University Theatre. It’s also worth checking Theatre Bristol (www.theatrebristol. net) and Theatre Bath (www.theatrebath.co.uk), the respective regional databases-cum-noticeboards for the theatre community, to check on any upcoming opportunities.

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ENTERTAINMENT THEATRE door leading backstage from an audience box. This was probably to allow rich men to meet the performers – more specifically the actresses – in private. CIRCOMEDIA St Paul’s Church, Portland Sq. Tel: 0117 924 7615. Web: www. circomedia.com • This worldrenowned circus/physical theatre training school hosts a steadily growing roster of performances in its home, a beautiful converted Georgian church. See also Dance overleaf. CREATIVE COMMON Temple Quay. Web: www. creativecommon.co.uk • This is the newest arrival on Bristol’s performing arts landscape: a patch of undeveloped ground right next to Temple Meads station that has been converted into a venue for performance, eating and drinking and local businesses. Of most interest here is The Big Top, a large circus tent that has already begun hosting performances by companies including Bristol’s brilliant roving circus/theatre troupe, The Invisible Circus. KELVIN STUDIOS 253b Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 959 3636. Web: www.kelvinplayers. co.uk • Home to one of Bristol’s better am-dram outfits, the Kelvin Players, who do a few shows each year – generally a mix of costume comedies, modern drama and Shakespeare. The Kelvins’ next outing is with Tom Stoppard’s brilliant, many-tentacled and eraswitching drama ‘Arcadia’ (Tue 16-Sat 20 Oct).

THE LITTLE BLACK BOX Chandos Rd, Redland. Tel: 0117 909 9399. Web: the-little-blackbox.net • Cosy studio theatre in an old grocer’s shop, refurbed and managed by Bristolians Fragile Theatre. The space itself is, shall we say, intimate – excitingly so – and the candlelit, cushionstrewn basement bar has to be experienced. Performances here are relatively occasional, so keep checking the website for updates. Also film, dance and music nights. REDGRAVE THEATRE Percival Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 315 7600. Web: www.cliftoncollegeuk. com/ccsl/redgrave/ • Handsome, comfortable theatre attached to the nearby Clifton College. Local and touring amateur companies make up the bulk of the programme, but the brilliant trainee thesps at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School are also regular visitors. TOBACCO FACTORY North St/Raleigh Rd, Southville. Tel: 0117 902 0344. Web: www. tobaccofactorytheatre.com • Now in its second decade, the Tob Fac takes a lot of the credit for the revitalisation/gentrification (take your pick) of North Street. The theatre itself is undoubtedly one of the country’s best fringe venues: some of our most innovative companies (Volcano, Red Dog, Filter) don’t leave home without booking in a run here. The excellent Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory take over the place from Feb-Apr each year to stage a couple of plays from the Bard’s (or, occasionally, Chekhov’s)

back catalogue. Next year it’ll be ‘Richard III’ and ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’. Get tickets now: for exhilarating, intimate and emotionally intelligent Shakespeare, you won’t find better in the land. It’s not just about the theatre here: comedy is big business, and puppetry, dance and music all get a regular look-in too. THE WARDROBE THEATRE Above The White Bear pub, 133 St Michael’s Hill. Web: www. thewardrobetheatre.com • Regular theatre and comedy at this bijou studio space above a popular Kingsdown pub. Coming soon: visits from local theatre companies Soap Soup, Hecate and Juncture Theatre – plus the splendid-looking Christmas show ‘Oedipuss in Boots’. Look out, too, for ‘Closer Each Day’, the Wardrobe’s own fortnightly soap opera, created on the spot every other Tuesday by an array of local talent. Season three kicks off on 18 Sept: 8pm, £2. WICKHAM THEATRE Cantocks Close, Woodland Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 331 5084 (info)/0845 402 4001 (tickets). Web: www.bris.ac.uk/drama/ theatre • Off Woodland Road, just two minutes from the top of Park Street, the Wickham is run by Bristol Uni Drama Dept – but there’s plenty more on offer here than the (regular) student productions. Like Bath Uni’s ICIA (see listing above), the Wickham errs towards fringe, physical and leftfield theatre, with international companies looking in fairly regularly.

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COMEDY There are two theories about live comedy in a recession: one says that during tough times, people need more escapism and that consequently live comedy flourishes: another argues, sensibly, that there is simply less money floating around and some clubs will suffer. And, indeed, the last few years on the local comedy scene have been fairly eventful, with a handful of new comedy nights springing up, others waving goodbye, and others still managing to do both the aforementioned in the space of a year or two. The headline news, though, is that the best local comedy nights are still flourishing. Bristol’s top comedy provider is The Comedy Box, which programmes nights both at its own club above the Hen and Chicken pub in Southville, and a little further down the street at the Tobacco Factory Theatre. This is where you should go to catch your rising stars, quirky leftfield comics, Guardian-quoting Edinburgh Festival favourites and, generally, comics at the top of their game before the big arenas take some of the sharpness away. Over in Bath, a similarly impressive job is done by Komedia, who supplement their regular Saturday night sessions (four comics a night, plus good food if you wish it) with occasional high-profile solo shows. Bath’s other comedy players are The Comedy Cavern, once weekly but now a monthly operation in a city-centre venue, and the Rondo Theatre, which supplements

its regular diet of, um, theatre with some excellent touring fringe comics. Back in Bristol, the Comedy Box’s compatriots/competitors include the friendly Riproar Comedy (similar to Komedia: three/four comics every Saturday night, plus decent grub) and the more corporate-feeling Jongleurs. Colston Hall and, more occasionally, Bristol Hippodrome will lure the bigname comics and folk you’ve seen on the telly: early booking always advised. Right at the other end of the scale, Kingsdown’s Wardrobe Theatre, Southville’s Cookers Comedy and Clifton’s Oppo Comedy should be on your radar if you like your comedy intimate and adventurous – and your comics emerging. Last but not least, three fine annual festivals are all worth sticking around for: the comedyspecific Bristol Brouhaha (July: www.bristolbrouhaha.com) and Bath Comedy Festival (April: www.bathcomedy.com) and the vast and freewheeling Bath Fringe (May-June: www. bathfringe.co.uk), of which comedy is always a strong strand.

BATH BATH SPA UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION Newton Park campus, nr Bath. Tel: 01225 875588 Web: www.bathspasu. co.uk • On-campus comedy nights brought to you by local comedy programmers Mirth Control. The next one is scheduled for Tue 25 Sept, during Freshers’ Week: keep checking website for updates.

MAKE IT PAPPY’S If you’ve seen the brilliant sketch troupe Pappy’s before, you’ll know you’ve been in the presence of comedy greatness. If not, we suggest you catch them sharpish – all the more so since their new show, which visits both Bristol and Bath this autumn, carries the title – say it ain’t so – Pappy’s Last Show Ever. Now, there’s every probability that this is comic bravado on the part of the inventive trio, but nonetheless, last show or no last show, you should really make time for this lot. Blessed with fine chemistry, enormous exuberance and sharp timing, Pappy’s rapid-fire sketch comedy is a restless torrent of invention: highlights of their last show included a wonderful knowledge standoff between The Owl and The Internet, and an update on various film classics (‘Fridge Over the River Wye’, anyone?). Pappy’s visit the Rondo Theatre, Bath (18 Oct) and Comedy Box, Bristol (1 Nov). Phones and credit cards at the ready, folks…

BIZARRE BATH Departs summer eves (8pm) from Huntsman, North Parade Passage. Web: www.bizarrebath.co.uk • Stalwart Bath comic Noel Britten leads an irreverent comedy walk around the heritage city. Definitely to be experienced, but be quick: it packs up for the year on 27 Oct, returning next April.

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ENTERTAINMENT COMEDY COMEDY CAVERN Burdalls Yard, London Rd. Tel: 01225 876133/875696. Web: www. burdallsyard.org • Bath’s Comedy Cavern started up at the Porter Cellar Bar way back in 1988, and for 14 years hosted superb weekly comedy nights, giving early exposure to Russell Howard, Bill Bailey and many others. Last year, the club went monthly and has now installed itself at Burdall’s Yard, a former brewery that now houses Bath Spa University’s music and performing arts venue. Next nights: Thur 25 Oct and Thur 29 Nov. KOMEDIA Westgate St. Tel: 0845 293 8480. Web: www.komedia.co.uk • Successful sister to Brighton’s well-known comedy/music venue, complete with well-stocked bar and food by River Café. Regular Friday and Saturday night sessions with three-four comics, plus more occasional big-name solo slots. Coming soon: Stephen K Amos (16 Oct), Mark Steel (25 Oct), Andrew Lawrence (1 Nov), Lee Nelson (15 Nov) and the splendidly bizarre musical double act Frisky and Mannish (4 Dec). RONDO THEATRE St Saviours Rd, Larkhall. Tel: 01225 463362. Web: www.rondotheatre. co.uk • Regular comedy slots at this top fringe theatre, whose intimacy lends itself well to the genre. Next up is feisty Anglo-Nigerian stand-up actress Andi Osho (4 Oct), followed by sketch-comedy kings Pappy’s (18 Oct: see panel) and Bath’s own brilliant sketch troupe New Old Friends, who look in for some festive frolics on 14 and 15 Dec.

BRISTOL BRISTOL HIPPODROME St Augustine’s Parade. Tel: 0870 607 7500. Web: www.bristolhippodrome. org.uk • A 2,000-seater theatre better known for musical shows, although perhaps four arena-filling comics look in each year. No one’s in the diary as we write this, but keep checking back for updates… BUNDY’S BAR St Pauls Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 946 6274. Web: Facebook page • Studentfriendly Clifton bar, most notable for hosting weekly visits from the excellent Bristol Uni sketch troupe Only Humour (www.facebook.com/ onlyhumour). COLSTON HALL Colston St. Tel: 0117 922 3686. Web: www.colstonhall.org • Large, beautifully refurbed venue hosting big comedy and music names. Forthcoming highlights include the freewheeling and frankly brilliant Jason Byrne (5 Oct), burly surrealist Greg Davies (11 Nov) and Canadian pun factory Stewart Francis (16 Nov). COMEDY BOX Hen & Chicken, 210 North St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 922 3686. Web: www.thecomedybox.co.uk • Fully-seated comedy venue upstairs at this south Bristol boozer: Fri, Sat and occasional Wed, Thur and Sun nights, Sept-July. Circuit comedians and touring shows direct from Edinburgh Festival: expect intelligent, topical material. Forthcoming treats include visits from sourpuss surrealist Lloyd Langford (28-29 Sept), affable R4 regular Paul Sinha (26-27 Oct) and the irresistibly upbeat Imran Yusuf (16-17

Nov). The next date programmed by the Comedy Box team is actually off-site, at Clifton’s Redgrave Theatre: three nights from punmeister par excellence Tim Vine (25-27 Sept). Book fast. COOKERS COMEDY The Old Bookshop, 65 North St, Bedminster. Web: www.facebook. com/cookerscomedy • Friendly and super-intimate monthly comedy session, housed in a lovely Bedminster café/bar and hosted by local comic Jo Cooksley. A very student-friendly option, we’d suggest. JONGLEURS COMEDY CLUB Upstairs at Eton Bar, Baldwin St. Tel: 0117 927 9813. Web: www.jongleurs. com • Powerful national chain with city-centre base. Four circuit comics a night, appealing to party folk on work nights out and birthday bashes. OPPO COMEDY Channings Hotel, Pembroke Rd. Web: Facebook ‘Oppo Comedy’ • Hugely popular (and cheap) Sunday night of improv, stand-up and games, hosted by local comics Fin Taylor and Mat Ewins. Mostly new/upcoming acts, with the occasional big name dropping in to try out new material. THE RED LION 206 Whitehall Rd, Whitehall. Tel: 0117 952 0171. Web: http://www. mirthcontrolcomedy.com/bristol.html • New monthly comedy nights at this friendly east Bristol boozer. Check website for updates. RIPROAR COMEDY College Sq, off Anchor Rd. Web: www.riproarcomedy.co.uk • Saturday night (and occasional Fridays) comedy

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ENTERTAINMENT COMEDY/DANCE at this entertainment venue in the centre of town. From 22 Sept, you’ll find live comedy every Saturday, with Friday nights added from December. The three- or four-comic bill is yours for £12, or £20 including a meal brought to you by Soil Association award-winners www.lettucelovage. co.uk SAL MONELLO’S COMEDY SHOWCASE Cross Hands pub, 1 Staple Hill Rd, Fishponds. Tel: 0117 965 7759. Email: thecrosshands@gmail.com • Monthly comedy showcase hosted by Sal Monello. Tickets £5: advance booking recommended. Early evening food offers available. THE SQUARE 15 Berkeley Sq, Clifton. Tel: 0117 921 0455. Web: www.thesquareclub. com • Regular comedy nights at this upmarket hotel-cum-members’ club – all welcome. Includes monthly visits from stand-up-cum-psychic Becky Walsh – her next visit is on Sun 7 Nov. TOBACCO FACTORY North St/Raleigh Rd, Southville. Tel: 0117 902 0344. Web: www. tobaccofactorytheatre.com • Mid-size theatre with a strong stand-up strand, programmed by the excellent, wellconnected team behind the nearby Comedy Box (see listing above). Coming up: the gangling, physical and brilliant Seann Walsh (18 Nov) and sharply observational Anglo-Iranian comedienne Shappi Khorsandi (26 Nov). THE WARDROBE THEATRE The White Bear pub, 133 St Michaels Hill. Ffi: Facebook ‘The Wardrobe Theatre’ • See Theatre listings.

DANCE Though neither Bristol nor Bath could be said to boast a dedicated dance venue, dance does benefit from – is, indeed, a small but important part of – the booming theatre scene in both cities. A few venues make sure that dance, either classical or contemporary, is a regular part of their programme. The Bristol Hippodrome and Theatre Royal Bath are both stop-off points on the tour diaries of major classical dance companies like English National Ballet and Moscow City Ballet, as well as more contemporary hot tickets like Rambert Dance and Richard Alston Dance Company. Bristol’s multi-disciplinary arts venue Arnolfini also hosts fairly regular dance events with an emphasis, as everywhere in its programme, on thoughtprovoking, often challenging and playful fare. The Tobacco Factory is a reliable host, too, with three to five very good contemporary dance shows programmed into each season. Over in Bath, alongside the Theatre Royal, the mid-size contemporary dance scene is taken care of by the two universities, with some fine names at the vanguard of contemporary dance (from the UK and beyond) looking in at Bath Spa’s University Theatre and the University of Bath’s ICIA Arts Theatre. Lastly, three of Bristol and Bath’s very fine arts festivals also factor in a fair amount of contemporary dance each year: they are Bristol

Old Vic’s autumn improv-fest The Bristol Jam (see Theatre for more) and the brilliant springtime physical theatre smorgasbord that is Mayfest, plus the vast, multi-disciplinary Bath Fringe (May-June).

BATH BATH SPA LIVE Bath Spa University Theatre, Newton Park campus, Newton St Loe, nr Bath. Tel: 01225 463362. Web: www.bathspalive. com • A growing and impressive modern dance programme. Next up is the bold, inventive choreographer Jean Abreu, who brings new show ‘Blood’ here from Fri 16-Sat 17 Nov. ICIA ARTS THEATRE University of Bath, Claverton Down. Tel: 01225 386777. Web: www.bath.ac.uk/icia/events • A fine place to see established artists on their way to the top – and, like Bath Spa above, they also programme events off-site. This autumn, award-winning choreographer James Wilton presents a triple bill of physical contemporary dance. Check website for details. THEATRE ROYAL BATH Sawclose. Tel: 01225 448844. Web: www.theatreroyal.org. uk • Theatre is the main staple her, but TRB is also a stop-off venue for large and medium contemporary and ballet companies. Coming soon: Rambert Dance (Thur 8-Sat 10 Nov) and Northern Ballet (Tue 27 Nov-Sat 1 Dec).

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ARNOLFINI 16 Narrow Quay. Tel: 0117 917 2300/01. Web: www.arnolfini. org.uk • Performances from the bolder and more experimental end of contemporary dance. Live art – that complex area between theatre, art and dance – is a particular speciality.

We’ve always been cinema-goers in the UK, and our habit shows no sign of abating. The British Film Institute’s latest annual statistical yearbook reports that box office revenue was up 5% year-on-year in 2011, breaking the £1 billion barrier for the first time. But there have been some interesting changes in patterns of cinema-going. The proportion of over-45s is increasing (up to 28%) and 42% of tickets are now sold on weekdays (Mon-Thur) rather than at weekends – the highest figure on record. The last big cash cow, 3D, continues to lose its lustre, however. Takings have slipped once again and now hover around the 20% mark. Cinemas are compensating by making imaginative use of that new digital technology to bring sporting events, pop and rock concerts and even film premieres to the big screen. One of the more surprising success stories has been that of opera, ballet and theatre beamed live from the US and the West End to packed houses across the land. Cinema admissions also proved unexpectedly robust during the Olympics, with ‘Ted’ taking nearly £10m over its opening weekend. At the time of writing, ‘Marvel Avengers Assemble’ remains the year’s biggest hit. But with ‘The Hobbit’ and new Bond flick ‘Skyfall’ still to come, few would bet against it turning out to be another recordbreaking year. Locally, we’re blessed with five multiplex cinemas in Bristol – including one of just three luxurious Cinema De Lux multi-

BRISTOL HIPPODROME St Augustine’s Parade. Tel: 0844 871 3012 (Ticketmaster). Web: www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk • Large classical ballet companies rub shoulders with West End musicals. Next up, Russian State Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ (Tue 8-Wed 9 Jan) and ‘The Nutcracker’ (Thur 10 Jan). CIRCOMEDIA St Paul’s Church, Portland Sq. Tel: 0117 924 7615. Web: www. circomedia.com • This leading circus skills school now has an enhanced programme of public performances across the circus, dance and physical theatre spectrum. Look out for ‘Sensual Africa’ (Fri 26 Oct), in which the much-praised Tavaziva Dance explore rites of passage in Malawi. TOBACCO FACTORY & BREWERY THEATRES Raleigh Rd/North St. Tel: 0117 902 0344. Web: www.tobaccofactory. com • Regular selection of good quality dance performances and workshops. Among this autumn’s dance-related offerings is ‘Subtext’ (Wed 7-Sun 11 Nov) by Bristol’s Neshima Dance and Swindon’s Swerve Dance Theatre.

screeners in the country – and one in Bath. In addition, we’re lucky to be served by local community cinemas like the Orpheus and Clevedon’s historic Curzon, as well as an excellent arthouse circuit (see panel). The autumn season is always jam-packed with festivals and special events, from Bristol’s world-renowned Encounters Short Film Festival and biennial Wildscreen Festival (wildlife and environmental films) to the ever-excellent Bath Film Festival, which bags plenty of impressive premieres and big-name guests. Bristol Silents also does a brilliant job of keeping movies from the silent era alive with regular events and the annual January Slapstick Festival.

BATH LITTLE THEATRE CINEMA St Michael’s Place. Tel: 01225 466822. Web: www.picturehouses. co.uk/site/cinemas/bath • See panel. Student admission is just £5. ODEON Kingsmead Leisure Complex, James St West. Tel: 0871 224 4007. Web: www.odeon.co.uk • Standard student admission ranges from £7.40 to £6.20. Teen prices (13-17) range from £7.20 to £6.10. BATH’S ONE AND ONLY MULTIPLEX: EIGHT SCREENS, 1,560 SEATS

BRISTOL ARNOLFINI 16 Narrow Quay. Tel: 0117 917 2300. Web: www.arnolfini.org.uk • See panel. Students £5.

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ARTHOUSE A-GO-GO Bristol’s Watershed media centre cannily bags the best arthouse and upmarket commercial flicks, with film seasons and festivals spread across its three airconditioned screens. Bath’s historic Little Theatre Cinema offers a similar service on a smaller, twoscreen scale. The Little occasionally gets stuff before it reaches Bristol, and uses satellite technology to deliver live music events (rock, opera) and director Q&As. Bristol’s Arnolfini concentrates mainly on film seasons and programmes complementing its exhibitions, but watch out for bargain double-bills. The cosy, bijou, co-operatively-run Cube bills itself as Bristol’s microplex, playing everything from second-run arthouse flicks to political documentaries and exploitation cinema.

CINEMA DE LUX Cabot Circus. Tel: 0871 220 1000. Web: www.cinemadelux.co.uk • Bristol’s newest, plushest multiplex cinema, centrally located and equipped with state-of-the art projection equipment. The two Director’s Halls have their own bar and restaurant, plus ultracomfy seating. Standard student admission: £6. ONE OF JUST THREE CINEMA DE LUX MULTIPLEXES IN THE UK

CINEWORLD Hengrove Leisure Park, Hengrove Way. Tel: 0871 200 2000. Web: www.cineworld.co.uk • A long haul from the city centre, but this is Bristol’s cheapest multiplex – all the latest releases at bargain prices. Student admission £5.70 Mon & Wed-Sun; all tickets £5.30 on Tue. THE ONLY LOCAL CINEMA TO SHOW ALL THE LATEST BOLLYWOOD RELEASES CUBE Dove St South, Kingsdown. Tel: 0117 907 4190. Web: www. cubecinema.com • See panel. Admission prices vary, but you can get in for as little as £3 on ‘Ticket Tout Tuesday’. ODEON Union St, Broadmead. Tel: 0871 224 4007. Web: www.odeon. co.uk • City-centre three-screener showing mainstream fare. Standard student and teen (1317) prices range from £5.50 to £4.60. BARGAIN CITY CENTRE CINEMA FIGHTING A PRICE WAR WITH THE PLUSH CINEMA DE LUX ORPHEUS Northumbria Drive, Henleaze. Tel: 0871 230 3200 (booking)/0845 166 2381 (info). Web: www. scottcinemas.co.uk • Popular, cosy three-screener with thoughtful programming of the best mainstream releases plus the more popular arthouse stuff. Recently upgraded with digital equipment and improved soundproofing. The cheapest cinema in town for students, with

all tickets £3.30, or £4.80 for 3D screenings. BRISTOL’S LAST REMAINING COMMUNITY CINEMA, MUCH LOVED BY MULTIPLEX REFUSENIKS SHOWCASE Avonmeads, St Philips. Tel: 0871 220 1000. Web: www. showcasecinemas.co.uk • Big, comfortable, mainstream multiplex. Standard student admission is £5.80. FIRST MULTIPLEX CINEMA TO BE BUILT IN BRISTOL, AND STILL ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR VUE (LONGWELL GREEN) Aspects Leisure Park, Longwell Green. Tel: 0871 224 0240. Web: www.myvue.com • Luxurious multiplex, drawing Bath as well as Bristol audiences. Standard student prices range from £7.45 to £5.30. Teen screenings (13-18) range from £7.05 to £5.05. VUE (CRIBBS CAUSEWAY) Cribbs Causeway. Tel: 0871 224 0240. Web: www.myvue.com • Large, popular multiplex, forming part of the giant Cribbs Causeway out-of-town shopping centre. Prices are the same as at Longwell Green. THE CINEMA HAS RECENTLY INSTALLED A GIANT ‘VUEXTREME’ SCREEN – FOR WHICH YOU NATURALLY PAY AN ADDITIONAL PREMIUM WATERSHED Canons Rd. Tel: 0117 927 5100. Web: www.watershed.co.uk • See panel. Students £6.50; £4 before 4pm.

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In subtly different ways, visual arts are big business in both Bristol and Bath. As you’d expect from the bigger city of the two, Bristol has perhaps the larger community of homegrown artists, a great array of galleries and (in particular) more informal spaces in which they can exhibit. At the top of the tier, big, impressive spaces such as the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery and the Royal West of England Academy mix highprofile touring exhibitions with slots for the finest and most promising artists from hereabouts. Beneath them, mid-size galleries like View, The Bristol Gallery, Grant Bradley and Lime Tree Gallery programme monthly-changing, thought-provoking and often beautiful exhibitions by artists from Bristol and beyond. The scene is vastly augmented, however, by all the stuff that artists make happen themselves: the various artists’ studios and their Open Studios events (see panel), the temporary exhibitions in vacant shop units and, a distinctive Bristol feature, the neighbourhood art trails. Bath has a similar spread of larger and smaller galleries and artist-run initiatives, from major players such as Victoria Art Gallery and the Holburne Museum of Art, down through an impressive array of midsize and distinctly fine art-leaning spaces (Bath Contemporary, Hilton Fine Art, Edgarmodern and others) and onto its own thriving neighbourhood art trails and festivals scene. In short, there is plenty of art of all stripes on view in both cities. Enjoy.

ADAM GALLERY 13 John St. Tel: 01225 480406. Web: www.adamgallery.com • Compact gallery in one of central Bath’s prettiest streets. Regular solo exhibitions by established British and international artists. AMERICAN MUSEUM IN BRITAIN Claverton Manor. Tel: 01225 460503. Web: www. americanmuseum.org • A little step outside town, this – though accessible from Bath city centre via the 18 or 418 buses, and especially easy for Bath Uni students as it’s a 15min walk from the Avenue. Once you get there, you’ll find a beautiful manor sited in rolling parkland. There’s a fascinating collection of folk arts and general Americana (the only such outside the States), plus a fine series of exhibitions connected to US life, art and culture. NB Museum closed 29 Oct-22 Nov. BATH ARTISTS’ STUDIOS Comfortable Place, Upper Bristol Rd. Tel: 01225 482480. Web: www. bathartistsstudios.co.uk • Regular programme of exhibitions, events and talks, by both studio members and visiting artists, at these large artists’ studios down a lane opposite Victoria Park. BATH CONTEMPORARY 35 Gay St. Tel: 01225 461230. Web: www.bathcontemporary.com • Friendly, dynamic city-centre gallery, specialising in high-quality solo and group exhibitions by established, mid-career artists from Bath and the region.

BEAUX ARTS York St. Tel: 01225 464850. Web: www.beauxartsbath.co.uk • Longestablished Bath gallery showing work by major 20th-century painters, sculptors and ceramicists. Has some very fine regular exhibitors. BO.LEE GALLERY 1 Queen St. Tel: 07970 492858. Web: www.bo-lee.co.uk • One of the city’s more interesting galleries, with a definite leaning towards dark, often surreal and unsettling contemporary art. ‘Nocturne’ (to 6 Oct): painters Patrick Haines and Rose Sanderson play elegantly with notions of beauty in the natural world EDGAR MODERN Bartlett St. Tel: 01225 443746. Web: www.edgarmodern.com • Colourful contemporary fare, often with an edgy, modern or playful theme. Its excellent regulars include Dan Parry-Jones, Mungo Powney, Dominic Hills and Jessica Cooper. HILTON FINE ART Margaret’s Buildings. Tel: 01225 311311. Web: www.hiltonfineart. com • In a similar vein to Bath Contemporary (see above) and Bristol’s Lime Tree Gallery, this elegant gallery just off The Circus specialises in skilful, atmospheric and unashamedly fine art painting and sculpture, with landscapes and portraiture a speciality. HOLBURNE MUSEUM OF ART Great Pulteney St. Tel: 01225. Web: www.holburne.org • Fantastic community museum-cum-gallery,

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ART ENTERTAINMENT housed in a palatial Georgian mansion within Bath’s Sydney Gardens. As at Bristol’s Museum and Art Gallery, the shows here tend to be wide-reaching and enquiring in their thrust, and to span art and culture across the centuries. The Holburne’s brand new glass café, looking out onto the gardens, is one of Bath’s best hang-outs, especially come summertime. ICIA University of Bath, Claverton Down. Tel: 01225 386777. Web: www.bath.ac.uk/icia • Bath University’s own artspace has a regular termtime programme of exhibitions and residencies with a strongly conceptual theme. MUSEUM OF EAST ASIAN ART Bennett St. Tel: 01225 464640. Web: www.meaa.org.uk • As the name suggests, this lovely little place just off The Circus is a treasure trove of art and culture from the Far East. There are also regular exhibitions here, too – a mix of themed shows examining aspects of life and culture in the Far East, now or in history, and solo shows by interesting, thought-provoking contemporary artists from the region. NICK CUDWORTH GALLERY 5 London St. Tel: 01225 445221. Web: www.nickcudworth.co.uk • This gallery, where Walcot St and London Rd meet, is a monthlychanging exhibition space for Bath painter Nick Cudworth. Some very decent fine art exhibitions of Bath cityscapes and local landscapes.

RED RAG GALLERY 24 Brock St. Tel: 01225 332223. Web: www.bathartgallery.co.uk • Contemporary painting by artists across the UK – landscapes a speciality. ROSTRA & ROOKSMOOR 5 George St. Tel: 01225 448121. Web: www.rostragallery.co.uk • Welcoming, informal city-centre gallery. Prints, paintings, ceramics and handmade jewellery, by a mix of established and emerging artists. Whereas galleries like bo.lee and Bristol’s View veer towards artists of a slightly darker hue, the emphasis here is firmly on uplifting art, grounded firmly in nature and life’s pleasures. ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 122 Wells Rd. Tel: 01225 325733. Web: www.rps.org • The RPS’s regional headquarters holds monthly exhibitions by recognised UK and world photographers. ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL Combe Park, Lower Weston. Tel: 01225 824987. Web: www. ruh.nhs.uk/art • Year-round exhibitions around the corridors and public spaces of the hospital. An unusual destination for the art lover, you’re probably thinking – but some of the shows are worth the trip, so keep an eye on the site. VICTORIA ART GALLERY Bridge St. Tel: 01225 477772. Web: www.victoriagal.org.uk • The giant on the Bath art scene, with an impressive permanent collection alongside some high-

STREET LEGAL Over the last decade or so, a large proportion of Bristol’s cultural capital – its cool factor, if you like – has come from its fertile street art scene. Our long love affair with graffiti may have come under the global spotlight thanks to the adventures of a certain Banksy, but the truth is that street art and graffiti have been a big part of Bristol youth culture for three decades. What the elusive megastar has done is to bring this to the forefront of everyone’s attention again, and the subsequent spike in popularity for Bristol graffiti has brought several of the city’s original and best graffers – Cheo, Inkie, Soker and others – out of retirement and back onto the streets. As such, every few weeks in Bristol brings a new street art exhibition or – better, for this is where this stuff really belongs – street masterpiece. You should get to know Bristol’s two dedicated street art galleries, Weapon of Choice and Upfest (see listings above). Bristol students should also head down to Nelson Street, a concrete post-war rat-run leading from the Centre to Broadmead that has just enjoyed its second annual graffiti makeover. And – breaking news – Bath now has its own street art gallery, King of Paint, which has moved from Bristol to find a home in the Little Southgate shopping precinct.

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ENTERTAINMENT ART profile visiting shows. Showing currently is ‘Pissarro to Picasso’ (to 18 Nov), a stunning selection of modern British and French art from the collection of Bulgarian émigré Mattei Radev including works by Duncan Grant, Ben Nicholson and Amedeo Modigliani.

BRISTOL GALLERIES ANTLERS GALLERY Nomadic – see website. Web: www.antlersgallery.com • This nomadic Bristol gallery crops up in disused shop units and the like, and programmes some bold, adventurous contemporary art shows, often with a fairly hefty theme such as nature, love and so forth. Keep an eye on the site to see where they’ll be setting up camp next. ARNOLFINI 16 Narrow Quay. Tel: 0117 917 2300. Web: www.arnolfini. org.uk • Renowned, 50-yearold, contemporary arts centre, offering an always-intriguing roster of shows by international artists – strongly conceptual in feel. Typifying its adventurous and unusual programme is the upcoming solo exhibition for German conceptual artist Matti Braun (6 Oct-6 Jan), which includes an installation inspired by ‘The Alien’, an unrealized film by Bengali filmmaker Satyajit Ray that, some say, later became the basis for Spielberg’s classic ‘E.T.’. Braun has recreated the opening scene of Ray’s flick as a spatial environment – a dark and shimmering lake in

the exhibition space, which can be crossed via logs cut from a local tree. BRISTOL MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Queens Rd. Tel: 0117 922 3571. Web: www.bristol.gov.uk/museums • Permanent collection of art and much more. High-profile visiting exhibitions too – with, of late, a markedly more modern-art bent. Next up is ‘Histories’ (from 6 Oct), a group show exploring the world from the perspective of artists including Ai Weiwei, the Chinese conceptual artist famous for filling Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall with one million porcelain ‘sunflower seeds’. BRISTOL DIVING SCHOOL Hanover Place, off Cumberland Rd. Web: http://new. bristoldivingschool.net/ • Artist-led gallery and studio space hosting occasional exhibitions. THE BRISTOL GALLERY Millennium Promenade. Tel: 0117 930 0005. Web: www. thebristolgallery.com • Spacious, light-filled gallery down on the Harbourside. Bold, contemporary programming. BV STUDIOS 37 Philip St, Bedminster. Web: www.bvstudios.co.uk • Fledgling artists’ studios complex in Bedminster, housing some 70 artists and also programming fairly regular exhibitions. See also Motorcade/Flashparade below. CENTRESPACE 6 Leonard Lane, off Corn St.

Tel: 07527 992087. Web: www. centrespacegallery.com • Short, often experimental and thoughtprovoking exhibitions by local contemporary artists. We like the look of ‘Cosy’ (19-24 Oct), a solo show by knitting/embroidery artist Claire Pendrigh, all about “love, obsession, the body and knitting”. COURTYARD GALLERY Unit 9.22, Paintworks, Bath Rd. Tel: 07977 219037. Web: www. courtyardgallery.org • Like Antlers Gallery above, this is another peripatetic artspace, with exhibitions at both its Paintworks HQ and elsewhere. Owner Tina Brown ran the gallery in Hampshire for several years before arriving in Bristol, and has an excellent handle on the contemporary art scene. CREATE CENTRE Smeaton Rd, Cumberland Basin. Web: www.createbristol.org • Environment and eco-skills centre that hosts regular exhibitions, often by local talent. FOLK HOUSE Park St. Tel: 0117 926 2987. Web: www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk • Adult education centre, music venue and café that holds monthly exhibitions by local talent or students on its art courses. THE GLASS ROOM Inside Colston Hall, Colston St. Tel: 0117 922 3686. Web: www.colstonhall.org • Small but agreeable glass-box gallery inside the music venue. Current show ‘A Calendar for Bristol’ (to 29 Sept) features artworks by members of

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ENTERTAINMENT ART 50-strong local illustration collective Drawn in Bristol, who have created a calendar featuring their favourite local scenes. Exhibition space available for local artists: contact glassroomart@gmail.com ffi. THE GRAIN BARGE Hotwell Rd. Tel: 0117 929 9347. Web: www.grainbarge.co.uk • Floating bar and restaurant with monthly exhibitions by local artists – generally quirky and upbeat in feel. GRANT BRADLEY GALLERY St Peter’s Court, Bedminster Parade. Tel: 0117 963 7673. Web: www. grantbradleygallery.co.uk • Innovative, good-quality modern painting and photography, often with a local theme. A light, airy gallery with prints and books aplenty on sale, plus café seating. GUILD GALLERY 68-70 Park St. Tel: 0117 926 5548. Web: www.bristolguild.co.uk • Hundred-year-old shop and gallery with a range of 2D and 3D shows by local artists – plus a vast array of contemporary arts and crafts for sale. HERE Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 942 2222. Web: www.thingsfromhere.co.uk • Kooky gallery-cum-shop with a strong comic/punk/poster art bent. Funky, off-centre, affordable stuff for sale. Coming soon: ‘Two Minutes to Midnight’ (12-26 Oct), in which emerging artist Zanne Andrea uses everything from found objects to digital art to imagine an apocalyptic countdown to unimaginable catastrophic events.

LIME TREE GALLERY 84 Hotwell Rd. Tel: 07879 475462. Web: www.limetreegallery.com • One of Bristol’s most inviting small galleries, with view of the Floating Harbour. Contemporary landscape painting – especially Scottish, Cornish and East Anglian scenes – a speciality. Currently showing is ‘All About Light’ (15 Sept-10 Oct), in which two very different artists show us how they tackle light in landscape and portraiture. M SHED Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd. Tel: 0117 352 6600. Web: www.mshed. org • Housed in former dockside warehouses opposite Arnolfini, M Shed is in the first instance a museum of Bristol, with masses of film, objects and documents telling the city’s story. And very good it is too. It does, however, also mount regular exhibitions. Next up is ‘Real and Imagined Lives’ (20 Oct-7 Jan), a doubleheader exhibition on loan from the National Portrait Gallery which uses some 16/17th-century portraits, in which the sitter’s identity is uncertain, and some contemporary photographic portraits of folk with a Bristol connection – Damien Hirst, JK Rowling, Nick Park, Banksy – to reflect on identity, fame and anonymity, reality and fiction. MOTORCADE/FLASHPARADE Within BV Studios, 37 Philip St, Bedminster. Web: www. motorcadeflashparade.com • Small, adventurous gallery located inside Bedminster’s BV Studios complex (see also listing above). Regular exhibitions, strongly conceptual in feel, by emerging 2D, 3D and

(especially) film and installation artists from around the UK. The next major show here is a National Open, with submissions invited from artists around the country, taking place from 7-16 Dec. PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF STOKES CROFT 35 Jamaica St. Web: http:// stokescroft.wordpress.com, http:// sellinggallery.wordpress.com/ • The HQ of the excellent street art/urban pressure group PRSC holds regular exhibitions by local talent. PHOTOGRAPHIQUE 27 Clare St. Tel: 0117 930 0622. Web: www.photographique.co.uk • Photography store-cumbasement gallery, with regular exhibitions by first-rate snappers. PICTURE THIS Mardyke Ferry Rd, Spike Island. Tel: 0117 925 7010. Web: www. picture-this.org.uk • Artspace commissioning and showing contemporary moving-image work – often conceptual, adventurous stuff. ROOM 212 212 Gloucester Rd. Web: www. room212.co.uk • Small galleryfor-hire hosting weekly-changing exhibitions, across all media, by local artists. ROYAL WEST OF ENGLAND ACADEMY Queens Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 5129. Web: www.rwa.org.uk • Huge, prestigious gallery with year-round exhibitions. Its vast, annual Autumn Open Exhibition (21 Oct-30 Dec) is always a

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highlight, with some 500 2D and 3D pieces chosen from a vast pool of entries sent in from around the country. SKY BLUE FRAMING AND GALLERY 27 North View, Westbury Park. Tel: 0117 973 3995. Web: www. skybluefineart.com • Friendly gallery and framing workshop that exhibits works by proprietor Michael Ogden, alongside an itinerary of visiting exhibitions. SNAP Lower Park Row. Tel: 0117 376 3564. Web: www.snapstudio. org.uk • Fresh, funky gallery and printmakers’ collective. Screenprints, artists’ books, textiles, greetings cards and more, all produced on the premises. SOMA Boyces Ave, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 9838. Web: www.somagallery.co.uk • Contemporary prints, paintings and drawings, many for sale. SPIKE ISLAND Cumberland Rd. Tel: 0117 929 2266. Web: www.spike-island. org.uk • Vast former tea-packing warehouse, now home to several large galleries and dozens of artists’ studios, including students from UWE’s Creative Arts faculty. The programming is strongly conceptual in bent. TOBACCO FACTORY Raleigh Rd. Tel: 0117 902 0344. Web: www.tobaccofactory.com • Monthly exhibitions by local artists, on the walls of the main bar

and neighbouring Green Room of this ever-buzzing bar, music venue and theatre. UPFEST GALLERY 198 North St. Tel: 07725 231878. Web: www.upfest.co.uk • Like Weapon of Choice below, Upfest is another specialist street art and graffiti gallery. It has a slightly more international roster than WoC, though. VIEW 159-161 Hotwell Rd. Tel: 07787 152310. Web: www.viewartgallery. co.uk • Monthly exhibitions showcasing some of the brightest and most adventurous talent currently working in Bristol and beyond. Like Bath’s bo.lee, View is especially strong on narrative, subtly unsettling modern painting. Current show ‘Sight of Sound’ explores the complex connections between sound and music and the visual arts, via work from 11 artists, musicians and sound artists. WEAPON OF CHOICE 14 St Michael’s Hill. Tel: 0117 929 1865. Web: www. weaponofchoicegallery.co.uk • Street art/graffiti gallery, with regular exhibitions (and live painting sessions) by Bristol’s graff hierarchy. Prints, books, T-shirts etc for sale.

OPEN ARTS Bristol and Bath are both well blessed with thriving artists’ studios: large collectives of artists all working in the same building, who throw open their studios at least once a year, inviting the public in to nose around and see what’s being created. Annual Open Studios are held at Bath Artists’ Studios on the Upper Bristol Road (this year’s event, if you’re reading this in time, is on the weekend of 22-23 Sept), plus at four venues in Bristol: Jamaica Street Studios just off Stokes Croft, Easton’s Mivart Studios (their event is on the weekend of 13-14 Oct), In Bristol Studios (Barton Hill) and BV Studios in Bedminster. Not forgetting, of course, the big and brilliant Spike Island, an exhibition space-cum-artists’ studios complex in a vast former tea-packing factory. The 70-odd artists housed within open their studios over the May Bank Holiday weekend each year: Spike Open, as it’s known, is one of the flagship events in Bristol’s art calendar. FFI: WWW.

ZION BRISTOL Bishopsworth Rd, Bedminster Down. Tel: 0117 923 1212 . Web: www.zionbristol.co.uk • Monthly exhibitions by local artists at this friendly community space on Bristol’s southern fringes.

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SPECTATOR SPORT Bristol and Bath’s sports teams rarely trouble the trophy inscribers, but the locals love their clubs and welcome enthusiastic newbies with modest expectations. As predicted last year, Bristol City (Venueland’s footballing top dogs – for what it’s worth) did indeed struggle and boss Millen departed early doors. The Robins’ uber-affordable tickets won’t dent your student loan too majorly so expect full houses and a cracking Ashton Gate atmosphere in 2012-3 even if a relegation battle is likely. UWE students will have Bristol Rovers as neighbours by spring 2014 if work begins on their new ground in January 2013 as scheduled. Until then, club song ‘Goodnight Irene’ will resound frequently around Horfield’s homely Memorial Stadium as boss Mark McGhee’s men bid to win promotion from League Two. Mid-table security was beyond Bath City last year, with relegation to English football’s sixth flight following a disappointing season. The Romans’ Mayday Trust Park was named by a raffle winner last season; matchday volunteering opportunities give you the chance to get involved. Bath Rugby will be looking to improve on their eighth place finish in last season’s Aviva Premiership. Deep-pocketed chairman Bruce Craig wants the basics getting right so Bath may one day return to European rugby’s summit. They’ve long been Venueland’s leading rugger outfit: Bristol Rugby have won the Championship’s first stage

twice in the last three years but have failed to gain promotion. Cricket-wise, even the great Muttiah Muralitharan’s presence has failed to ignite Gloucestershire Gladiators’ recent campaigns. Somerset’s stars will surely collect silverware soon. Bristol Academy Flyers Basketball Club train local uni teams (whose students get 40% off admission). Bristol Pitbulls Ice Hockey Club are due to resume matches in February 2013. The women of Clifton Ladies Hockey Club play at elite level; Team Bath’s netball team are regular Superleague winners. Horsepower, meanwhile, is to be had at Bath Races, Beaufort Polo Club and Castle Combe Circuit.

BRISTOL Bristol Academy Flyers Basketball Club WISE Arena, Filton College. Tel: 0117 919 2618/07714 551140. Web: www. bristolacademyflyers.co.uk Bristol City FC Ashton Gate. Tel: 0871 222 6666. Web: www.bcfc. co.uk. Bristol Pitbulls Ice Hockey Club Tel: 07810 865688. Bristol Rovers FC Memorial Stadium. Tel: 0117 909 8848. Web: www.bristolrovers.co.uk Bristol Rugby Club Memorial Stadium. Tel: 0117 958 1630. Web: www.bristolrugby.co.uk Clifton Ladies Hockey Club Coombe Dingle Sports Complex. Web: www.cliftonhockey.co.uk Gloucestershire CCC County Ground, Nevil Rd. Tel: 0117 910 8000. Web: www.glosccc.co.uk

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BATH Bath City FC Twerton Park. Tel: 01225 423087. Web: www. bathcityfc.com Bath Racecourse Lansdown. Tel: 01225 424609. Web: www.bathracecourse.co.uk Bath Rugby Recreation Ground. Tel: 0844 448 1865, 01225 325200/469230. Web: www. bathrugby.com Team Bath (netball) University of Bath. Tel: 01225 386339. Web: www.teambath.com

OUT OF TOWN Beaufort Polo Club Down Farm, Westonbirt. Tel: 01666 880510. Web: www. beaufortpoloclub.co.uk Castle Combe Circuit Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wilts. Tel: 01249 782417. Web: www. castlecombecircuit.co.uk Somerset CCC County Ground, Taunton. Tel: 0845 337 1875. Web: www.somersetcountycc.co.uk

LESBIAN & GAY The gay scene in Bristol and Bath is small, but with an annual, week-long Pride, a dozen pubs and clubs, sports teams, walking groups, a weekly radio show (www.shoutoutbristol.org.uk) and countless social groups, there really is something for everyone. This year’s undoubted highlight will be the Union Cup, the gay rugby union tournament which will bring teams from all over Europe to Bristol, hosted by our very own Bristol Bisons RFC (see below).

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PUBS & CLUBS BENT 4 Frogmore St, Bristol, BS1 5UX. Web: www.facebook.com/ bentbarbristol • Stylish bar/club/ cocktail lounge, open from 8pm daily. Co-hosts Bop, Bristol’s biggest student night, every Wednesday. BRISTOL BEAR BAR 2-3 West St, Bristol, BS2 0DF. Web: www.bristolbearbar.co.uk • Oneroom bar, open evenings only (Sunday from 3pm). THE DEN 46 Gloucester Lane, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0DU. • New, men-only bar (membership available on the door) for guys into leather, uniforms and other fetish wear. Open 8pm-4am Fri-Sat, 4pm-2am Sun. HORSEPLAY The Cavern Club (beneath the Crown), All Saints Lane, Bristol, BS1 1JH. Web: www.facebook.com/ HorseplayBristol • Lively, mixed gay club night held on the last Friday of the month. THE LOUNGE 53 Old Market St, Bristol, BS2 0ER. Tel: 0117 922 1224 • Small, sociable bar with weekly karaoke. MANDALYN’S 13 Fountain Buildings, Lansdown Hill, Bath, BA1 5DX. Tel: 01225 425403. Web: www.mandalyns. co.uk • Bath’s only gay pub, open evenings only (closed Mondays). OLD MARKET TAVERN 29 Old Market St, Bristol, BS2 0HB. Tel: 0117 922 6123. Web: www.

omtbristol.co.uk • Traditional, gayrun pub serving food lunchtimes. Excellent Sunday carvery; cash prize bingo every Thursday. OMG! Frog Lane, Bristol, BS1 5UX. Web: www.omgbristol.com • Gay nightclub with regular drinks offers and live PAs. Open Wed-Sun from 10pm. THE PALACE 1 West St, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0DF. • Drag bar; open evenings only. Closed Mon-Tue. THE PINEAPPLE St George’s Rd, Bristol, BS1 5UU. Web: www.thepineapplebristol. com • Bristol’s longest-serving gay pub; very popular with students. Open daily from 5pm. QUEENSHILLING 9 Frogmore St, Bristol, BS1 5NA. Web: www.queenshilling.com • Bristol’s longest-established gay club open Mon, Thur-Sat only, 9pm-4am. NEW R7 23-25 West St, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0DF. Web: www.r7bristol.com • About to launch as this guide was being written, R7 (on the site of the former Flamingos) is a “men-only super club”, which means it’ll be members only too, then. THE RETREAT 16 West St, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0DF. Web: www.facebook. com/theretreatbarbristol • Popular gay bar, split over two floors, with weekend cabaret. Open daily from 6pm.

WONKY! Basement 45, Frogmore St, Bristol, BS1 5NA. Web: www.clubwonky. com • Bristol’s longest-running club night for homos who hate hard house, held on the first Saturday of the month.

GROUPS BRISTOL BISONS RFC Web: www.bisonsrfc.co.uk • Bristol’s gay and gay-friendly rugby team will host the Union Cup in June 2013. New players always welcome, weekly training sessions at Cotham Park RFC, Failand. BRISTOL L&G SWITCHBOARD Tel: 0117 922 1328. Web: www. bristolblags.org.uk • Free, confidential help and advice daily, 10am-11pm. BRISTOL PANTHERS FC Web: www.bristolpanthers.co.uk • The city’s gay and gay-friendly football team. New players always welcome. EACH Freephone helpline: 0808 100 0143. Web: www.eachaction.org.uk • Support to individuals affected by homophobia: Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm. FREEDOM YOUTH 8-10 West St, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0BH • LGB youth project with dropin for under-25s, meets at THT every Wednesday, 7-9.30pm. TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST 8-10 West St, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0BH. Tel: 0117 955 1000 • Advice, information and support for anyone affected by HIV or with concerns about sexual health: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.

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f you’re in the mood to set sail on a foodie adventure you’ve come to the right place. Between them, Bristol and Bath offer more restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars, brasseries and bistros per capita than any other city in the UK outside of London. Add our flourishing delis, local food producers, markets and pop-up ventures to the mix, and your exploration is going to leave you wondering how on earth you’ve got time to study, let alone visit them all... which, dear students, you must. So settle down, tuck in and loosen your seatbelts – you’re in for an eminently tasteful ride.

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BARS BATH ALL BAR ONE High St, BA1 5AQ. Tel: 01225 324021. Web: www.all-bar-one. co.uk • Popular branch of the booming high-street franchise, offering an extensive wine list, continental beers etc all day long alongside a sturdy range of wallet-friendly, funky grub. Offers and deals regularly updated on the specials board and website. Open Mon-Thur 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12midnight, Sun 10am-10.30pm. OVER-21’S ONLY BELUSHI’S 9 Green St, BA1 2YJ. Tel: 01225 481444. Web: www.belushis.com/ venues/bath-bars• Busy, buzzy bar catering to a young/clubby crowd, serving wallet-friendly, sociable food and slurps. See website for offers/ deals on food and drink. Open Mon-Thur 11am-12midnight, Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-11pm. REGULAR EVENTS INCLUDING BIG-SCREEN SPORTS, COMEDY AND CLUB NIGHTS BRASSERIE BLANC Frances Hotel, Queens Sq, BA1 2HH. Tel: 01225 303860. Web: www. brasserieblanc.com • Upmarket bar/brasserie at the

epicentre of the chic Francis Hotel courtesy of celebrity chef Raymond Blanc. See Restaurants, French. BROWNS Orange Grove, BA1 1LP. Tel: 01225 461199. Web: www.brownsrestaurants.co.uk • Chic bar attached to an easy-going brasserie, particularly noteworthy for its good-value cocktail happy hour and spacious alfresco merrymaking area outfront. HAPPY HOUR: SIGNATURE COCKTAILS £3.95 SUN-THUR EVES BRUGADA BAR 1 John St, BA1 2JL. Tel: 01225 333323. Web: brugadabar. moonfruit.com • Tiny little cocktail bar with a sensual, sexy boudoir vibe – utterly compelling, dahlings! Open Tue-Sun 6pm-12midnight. CAFE ROUGE 15 Milsom St, BA1 1DE. Tel: 01225 462368. Web: www.caferouge. co.uk • French-themed café-bar/ brasserie/restaurant serving franglais food in convivial surroundings. See Restaurants, French. CENTRAL BAR 10 Upper Borough Walls, BA1 1RG. Tel: 01225 333939. Web: www. centralbarbath.co.uk • Enduringly popular city-centre watering hole with a big, well-stocked bar, an easy-going range of thoughtful, homemade grub and a lively events schedule. Available for private hire. Open Mon-Thur 9.30am-11.30pm, Fri 9.30am-2am, Sat 8am-2am, Sun 9.30am-4pm. 2-4-1 COCKTAILS TUE EVE; LIVE MUSIC THUR; LIVE DJ FRI

CIRCO The Halcyon, 2-3 South Parade, BA2 4AA. Tel: 01225 444100. Web: www. circobar.co.uk • Chic, sprawling subterranean cocktail hotspot featuring an alfresco terrace and a bangin’ reputation for post-sunset shenanigans. Stylish pizzas and sharing platters keep energy levels up. Open Mon-Thur 5pm-12midnight, Fri-Sat 12noon3am, Sun 12noon-12midnight. LIVE DJS FRI-SAT; LEGENDARILY DECADENT MONTHLY THEMED PARTY NIGHTS COSY CLUB Unit R4, Southgate, BA1 1TP. Tel: 01225 464161. Web: www. cosyclub.co.uk • Wallet-friendly all-day menus, a well-stocked bar, eclectic funky decor and an upper-level alfresco balcony. See Restaurants, English. Open Sun-Wed 9am-11pm, Thur-Sat 9am-12.30am. COTE BRASSERIE 27 Milsom Place, BA1 1BZ. Tel: 01225 335509. Web: www.coterestaurants.co.uk • French classics at great-value prices, contemporary Gallic brasserie-style. See Restaurants, French. GARFUNKEL’S The Empire, Orange Grove, BA1 1LP. Tel: 01225 461465. Web: www.garfunkels.co.uk • Spacious bar at the elegant Bath branch of a national chain specialising in American-themed grub. Alfresco patio offers Abbey views. See Restaurants, American. REGULAR STUDENT/DRINKS PROMOS; WELCOMES STUDENT

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CIRCO South Parade • Hedonistic hijinks all the way through to 3am every Fri-Sat (12midnight Sun-Thur) SUB 13 Edgar Buildings • Chic treats for sassy night owls until 12midnight Mon-Thur, 2am Fri and 3am Sat OPA North Parade • Live DJs keep on spinning until 2am Fri-Sat – the least you can do to say thank you is join them PARTIES (ADV BOOKING ONLY) GASCOYNE PLACE Sawclose, BA1 1EY. Tel: 01225 445854. Web: www.gascoyneplace. co.uk • Sparkly bar at the epicentre of a lively merrymaking bar/pub/ restaurant hybrid. See Pubs, and Restaurants, English. FREE LIVE JAZZ EVERY SUNDAY EVENING GRAPPA 3 Belvedere, BA1 5ED. Tel: 01225 448890. Web: www.grappabar. co.uk • Effortlessly sophisticated bar and pizzeria in chic but cosy surroundings, stylish and perennially popular, also highly recommended for first date purposes. Open Mon-Thur 5-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12midnight. HALL & WOODHOUSE 1-3 Old King St, BA1 2JW. Tel: 01225 469259. Web: www.hallwoodhousebath.co.uk • Split-level, good-times complex combining

pub/bar, restaurant, continental brasserie, spacious alfresco area and rooftop garden. See Restaurants, English. HUDSON BAR & GRILL 14 London St, BA1 5BU. Tel: 01225 332323. Web: www.hudsonbars. co.uk • The atmospheric streetlevel bar at this chic little steakhouse and grill offers great cocktails, interesting ales and a confidently eclectic wine list to match the spiffing grub. See Restaurants, American. JOYA 6 Newmarket Row, Grand Parade, BA2 4AN. Tel: 01225 460240. Web: www.joyarestaurant.co.uk • Sophisticated Italian-themed bar with a great little kitchen attached. Open daily 12noon-11pm (Sun 10.30pm). MARKET Sawclose, BA1 1EY. Tel: 01225 330009. Web: www.marketbath. com • A well-stocked, well-priced bar complements the bargainpriced burgers, pizzas and Medithemed platters at this lively Sawclose social epicentre. Food/ drink promos and deals abound – your personal social fund goes a long way here. HUGE, PARTIALLY HEATED ALFRESCO PATIO MOLES MUSIC CAFÉ 14 George St, BA1 2EN. Tel: 01225 404405. Web: www.moles.co.uk • Lovely, lively, laidback café (and fully licensed bar) specialising in sociable tapas sharing platters. Open daily from 11am, closing hours vary depending on club nights/gigs.

OLD Q BAR Queensberry Hotel, 4-7 Russell St, BA1 2QF. Tel: 01225 447928. Web: www.thequeensberry.co.uk • Plush, uber-glam cocktail hotspot with charming alfresco urban oasis out back, set within the chic, boutique Queensberry Hotel. Open daily 12noon-late. OPA 14 North Parade, BA2 4AJ. Tel: 01225 317900. Web: www. opabath.com • Sprawling Greek café-bar and restaurant with an alfresco area overlooking the river, also a vibrant party venue courtesy of a host of live DJs who are happy to spin into the wee small hours. See Restaurants, Greek & Turkish. PORTVCALE LOUNGE 43 St James Parade, BA1 1UQ. Tel: 01225 424321. Web: www. portvcalelounge.co.uk • Welcoming Portuguese restaurant and bar with smart booth seating at street level and cosy vaulted bar downstairs. Authentic Portuguese food (including fabulous tapas), continental cocktails and red/white sangria; open till late every night of the week. See Restaurants, Spanish & Portuguese. Open Mon 12noon1am, Tue 5pm-1am, Wed-Thur 12noon-1am, Fri-Sat 12noon-2am. 2-4-1 DEALS ON SANGRIA JUGS SUN-THUR; OLÉ! PARTY TUE PULP Monmouth St, BA1 2AJ. Tel: 01225 336666. Web: www.iguanas.co.uk • Lively bar with a heavy emphasis on cocktails and food menus that focus on wallet-friendly tapas and Mexican-styled munchies (nachos, enchiladas, quesadillas, etc) at this

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BARS FOOD&DRINK Las Iguanas ancillary. Open MonSun 12noon-11pm (Sun 10.30pm). HAPPY HOUR COCKTAILS TUESAT 12NOON-7PM, ALL DAY SUN-MON REVOLUTION York Buildings, George St, BA1 2EB. Tel: 01225 336168. Web: www.revolution-bars.co.uk • Spacious, hip, student-friendly hang-out (part of a huge chain) with a massive bar largely revolving around vodka, cocktails and shooters, with suitably funky food menus to match. See website for events, offers and 2-4-1s, or get a Revolution Privilege Card for further huge discounts. Open daily 12noon-late (10.30pm Sun). REGULAR EVENTS, DJS, PARTY NIGHTS, DRINKS PROMOS SLUG & LETTUCE 5-6 Edgar Buildings, George St, BA1 2EB. Tel: 01225 789050. Web: www.slugandlettuce.co.uk • Sprawling café/bar/brasserie/ pub/restaurant at the epicentre of the George St “strip”. Grub covers all eventualities from breakfast to post-sunset scoffing, and promotions such as 50% off your food bill every Mon, 2-4-1 curries every Tue, Wine Down Wednesdays and 2-4-1 cocktail events (at the time of going to press) offer credit-crunch cheer (see website for more). Open daily 10am-12midnight (11pm Sun). SUB 13 4 Edgar Buildings, George St. BA1 2EE. Tel: 01225 466667. Web: www.sub13.net • Buzzing, stylish, chic, friendly, gorgeous, featuring a super-pretty urban

oasis ‘hidden’ courtyard terrace, a dedicated Champagne Lounge and hip live DJs every weekend. The Sub: what’s not to love? Open Mon-Thur 5pm-12midnight; Fri 5pm-2am; Sat 5pm-3am. 2-4-1 COCKTAILS 5-8PM TRAMSHED Beehive Yard, BA1 5BD. Tel: 01225 421200. Web: www. thetramshedbath.co.uk • Chic, sprawling bar, heated and covered alfresco terrace and dining area serving all-day modern British menus with Mediterranean influences. Offers and deals abound – visit the website and save while you spend. See Restaurants: English. VELO LOUNGE 30 Moorland Rd, Oldfield Park, BA2 3PW. Tel: 01225 344663. Web: www.thelounges.co.uk • Friendly, welcoming home-fromhome oasis flaunting all-day menus supplemented by a wellstocked bar, board games, daily papers, regular quiz nights etc. Open daily 9am-11pm.

BRISTOL ANTIX 44 Park St. Tel: 0117 925 1139 / 07973 304227. Web: www. attixloungebar.com • Mightily impressive drink selections upstairs and down. Staropramen and Budweiser among drafts plus cocktails, bottles and fine wines. Tourist board recommends it as one of Bristol’s safest venue. UPSTAIRS ‘ATTIX’ CHAMPAGNE BAR

APPLE Welsh Back. Tel: 0117 925 3500. Web: www.applecider.co.uk • Innovative cider pub on an old Dutch barge at the end of King Street. Up to 40 ciders and perries at any one time. MAY SERVE THE WIDEST CIDER RANGE OF ANY BAR ON EARTH! ARNOLFINI 16 Narrow Quay. Tel: 0117 917 2305. Web: www.arnolfini.org.uk • Stylish café-bar within an extensive gallery, bookshop, cinema and performance complex. Italianinfluenced food stars on seasonal menus. A PINT ON THE COBBLES HERE IS A BRISTOL MUST-DO ARTS HOUSE 108a Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 923 2858. Web: www.theartshouse. org • Funky two-level multi-tasker offering bar, gallery and event space. LAUNCH NIGHT FEATURED JAMIE HEWLETT’S PHOTOGRAPHY NEW AZUCAR DE CUBA 46-48 Queen Charlotte St. Tel: 0117 927 2369. Facebook • Formerly Tahiki, with Polynesia replaced by Cuba in a tapas restaurant and late bar serving Spanish and Caribbean cuisine and killer cocktails. PERFECT PAELLA, TANTALISING TUNES BANCO LOUNGE 107 Wells Rd. Tel: 0117 908 6010. Web: www.thelounges.co.uk • Laidback, friendly, relaxed. Good

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? BRISTOL

AZUCAR DE CUBA Queen Charlotte St • ‘Azucar’ is Spanish for ‘sugar’ (top mojitos) GALLIMAUFRY Gloucester Rd • The name means ‘jumble’ or ‘hodgepodge’ THEKLA The Grove • Formerly known as The Old Profanity Showboat ZERODEGREES Colston St • The Meridian Line runs through Blackheath, location of the company’s first operation H BAR Colston St • Owner/chef is Bristol foodie legend Humberto Benevenuto food and specials served all day, every day. Yummy Monday and tapas Tuesday offers bring VFM. WINE CELLAR USED TO BE A BANK VAULT BANK OF STOKES CROFT 84a Stokes Croft. Web: www. thebankofstokescroft.com • Bagged a Venue Top Banana runner-up slot within months of opening in late 2010. Bristol’s creative types enjoy a diverse and cutting-edge music policy, regularly changing artwork and installations plus a secret walled garden. Locally sourced food includes top pizzas. Killer bloody marys. CHECK THE BANK VAULT SNUG COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL DOOR!

BAR 100 Bristol University Students’ Union, Queen’s Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 331 3533 • Studes and non-studes alike invited in for ales, ciders and lagers plus two pool tables. BEER FESTIVALS STAGED BAR HUMBUG 89 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 904 0061. Web: www.barhumbug.co.uk • Bright, vibrant cocktail haven, plus classier bottled lagers and over 20 well-chosen wines by the glass. NEWLY REFURBISHED FRONT SUNTRAP TERRACE BAY BAR & KITCHEN 4-6 North St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 953 1446 • Leisurely loafing within plus a lovely rear garden. Good drink choices. Diners get filled breads, grills and the ultimate burger. DJS FRIDAY AND SUNDAY BEESES BAR & TEA GARDENS Wyndham Crescent, Broomhill Rd. Tel: 0117 977 7412. Web: www. beeses.co.uk • Set beside the river in gloriously deep woods; take the ferry for food (400 Angus beef handmade burgers sold some weekends), drink and music. Bagged Venue 2010 Top Banana recognition. BRISTOL’S BEST-KEPT SECRET, A SUMMERTIME MUST-VISIT BIG CHILL BAR 15 Small St. Tel: 0117 930 4217. Web: www.bigchill.net/bristol • Funky, festival feel. Natty décor throughout, succulent burgers, mighty fine lagers and beers, leading DJs. THE ONLY BIG CHILL BAR OUTSIDE OF LONDON & VENUE’S BEST BRISTOL BAR IN 2009

BOCABAR Paintworks, Bath Rd, Arnos Vale. Tel: 0117 972 8838. Web: www.bocabar.co.uk • Wonderful decked area, ace draught, bottle and cocktail selections, sublime pizzas. Regular bands and DJs. MANHATTAN LOFT VIBE, EXTENSIVE DECKING BOTANIST BRISTOL Berkeley Sq, The Triangle, Clifton. Tel: 0117 927 7333. Web: www. thebotanistbristol.co.uk • Modern airy interior, large courtyard for balmy summer evenings. An emphasis on seafood plus 70 wines and impressive champagne and cocktails ranges. A VENUE WITH REAL AMBIENCE AND DELICIOUS FOOD BRACE & BROWNS 43 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 7800. Web: twitter.com/ braceandbrowns • Kitchen and bar offering mains, specials and fine drinks enjoyed indoors or on the extensive decking. HOME OF FLIPPING GOOD SUNDAY ROASTS BROWNS 38 Queens Rd. Tel: 0117 930 4777. Web: www.brownsrestaurants.com • Bold building, modelled on Venice’s Doge’s Palace, with 60-strong wine list, choice chilled lagers and eclectic bottles. Cocktail specialists. Thursday night is lobster night! LIVE BABY GRAND PIANO INDOORS, SERIOUSLY STYLISH TERRACE OUT FRONT

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BARS FOOD&DRINK BURGER JOINT 83 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 329 0887. Web: www.theburgerjoint. co.uk • Recently-relocated, high-end burger bar where the humble burg’ is elevated to an art form. Very popular with students. AN OUTSTANDING DINING EXPERIENCE FOR AN OUTSTANDING PRICE CAFÉ-BAR @ THE TOBACCO FACTORY Raleigh Rd, Southville. Tel: 0117 902 0060. Web: www. tobaccofactory.com • Popular with a young, funky crowd. Contemporary warehouse chic, Bristol Beer Factory ales, quality menu with a distinctively Med feel. OUTSIDE AREA WITH OPEN YARD AND COVERED TERRACE CANTEEN Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, BS1 3QY. Tel: 0117 923 2017. Web: www.canteenbristol. co.uk • Firmly established within the ever-burgeoning boho Stokes Croft scene. Live music, lively atmosphere and carefully sourced food. Terrace is perfect for people-watching. BANKSY’S FAMOUS ‘MILD MILD WEST’ MURAL IS ABOVE THE TERRACE NEW CIDER PRESS 86-90 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 989 2471 • The sun set on the Rising Sun, replaced by the Cider Press where 10 ciders are on draught, pizzas are among

the food and sport’s on the big screens. DAVID GUETTA WANNABES CAN MAN THE DECKS CLIFTON WINE BAR 4 Richmond Terrace, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 2069 • Relaxed atmosphere, good food, four lagers and three real ales plus eight ciders across taps and bottles. SCREENS SHOW SKY SPORTS COSIES 34 Portland Sq. Tel: 0117 942 4110. Web: www.cosies.co.uk • Daytime, mix with the suits at Portland Square Wine Bar. After dark, it’s student central, with a cooler crowd moved by ranking DJs. Minimal weekend door tax. Just get here! FORMER VENUE BEST BRISTOL BAR DECO LOUNGE 50 Cotham Hill. Tel: 0117 373 2688. Web: www.thelounges. co.uk • Relaxed, comfortable vibe and quirky split-level layout. Specials change monthly but the renowned chocolate brownies are going nowhere. THINKING CAPS ON FOR THE MON QUIZ NEW DEN 46 Gloucester Lane, Old Market • Men-only fetish bar (formerly the Old Castle Green) open Thur-Sun (evenings only). OPEN TILL 4AM WEEKENDS DOCKYARD CAFÉ-BAR Harbourside, nr ss Great Britain.

Tel: 0117 926 0680 • Has one of the most staggering views in the city, nestling in the shadow of Brunel’s landmark ship. Plenty of seating, inside and out: goodvalue meals and a variety of drinks. FERRY PLATFORM RIGHT NEXT TO THE BUILDING ELBOW ROOM 64 Park St. Tel: 0117 930 0242. Web: www.theelbowroom.co.uk • Trendy, friendly, laidback pool bar featuring dimmed lighting, classy tunes, a gazillion drinks offers and pool competitions. Tell ’em Venue sent ya. “AHEAD OF THE PACK WHEN IT COMES TO LOUNGING” AND ALWAYS FREE ENTRY ETON BAR 28 Baldwin St. Tel: 0117 927 9813 • Stylish bar offering bottles etc plus 10 cocktails. UWE students cop for a 50% deal. Closed Sun. HAPPY HOUR MON-THUR 5-8, FRI-SAT 4-7 FOLK HOUSE CAFÉ-BAR 40a Park St. Tel: 0117 908 5035 • Delicious organic and Fairtrade fodder served in this tranquil haven on busy Park Street. A HIDDEN TREASURE NEW GALLIMAUFRY 26-28 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 7316. Web: www.thegallimaufry.co.uk • Formerly the Prom, continuing its serving-up of plentiful music, food and drink. ART AND ARTEFACTS FOR SALE

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Beerd 157-159 St Michael’s Hill, Cotham, Bristol BS2 8DB T: 0117 974 3567 E: beerd@bathales.co.uk W: www.beerdbristol.com

Craft beer and pizza

ne of the first craft beer bars in the South West, Beerd offers something entirely different with an extensive range of world beers from artisan and independent breweries: not only the best of the West, but also craft-brewed beers from the US and elsewhere, available in keg, cask or bottle. Spoilt for choice, beer lovers can choose from nine guest keg beers, which are dispensed US-style from the taps fitted to a bespoke back bar fitting, inspired by a Manhattan water tower. Keg beers include Old Scratch from the Flying Dog brewery in the US and Brugse Zot from the Belgian De Halve Maan brewery. But the list changes regularly, so check the blackboard. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, wearing quirky Beerd T-shirts, are on hand to guide people through the amazing range, whether they are novices or experts on beer. Drinkers can enjoy a pint, half and even the new one-third and two-third pint measures of beer, while appreciating a bespoke décor that mixes old with new. Retro beermat wallpaper faces exposed brickwork for a decidedly US feel, while colourful mis-matched chairs and tables offer the perfect pit-stop

PRICE

for those not wanting to stand at the bar. Food is served throughout the day and hungry patrons can tuck in to freshly made, hand-crafted Neapolitan-style pizzas prepared on the premises in a stone hearth pizza oven. For a quick nibble, bar snacks match the global beer on offer, including garlic dough, Dark Side batter onion rings and cured meat platters.

Snacks and Starters from £2.50, Salads from £3.50, Pizzas from £7.50, (lunch time special 12pm -4pm Mon- Fri £4.95)

DRINKS Draught Ale,Stout,Cider and Larger from £3.05, Bottles from £3.95, Wines gls from £3.75 and btls from £15.95

OPEN

10am - 11pm, 7 days a week. Food served all day from noon.

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BARS FOOD&DRINK GOLDBRICK HOUSE 69 Park St. Web: www. goldbrickhouse.co.uk • Housed over three floors and two Georgian buildings, this is one of the city’s better drinking and dining destinations. Informal ground-floor café-bar, restaurant and champagne/ cocktail bar upstairs. AMONG THE OBSERVER’S TOP 50 UK BARS, AWARDED TWO AA ROSETTES NEW GRECIAN KEBAB HOUSE LOUNGE 2 Cromwell Rd, St Andrews. Tel: 0117 942 3456 • Recently created late-night lounge (open from 3pm/4pm daily) with tapas, platters, pizzas, beers and cocktails for chillin’ like a villain. TV SYSTEM LETS YOU WATCH UPSTAIRS WHEN YOU’RE DOWNSTAIRS H BAR Colston Hall Foyer, Colston St. Tel: 0117 352 1151. Web: www.thehbar.co.uk • Informal and formal dining plus stylish drinking in swish surroundings. Eclectic bottled beers. THIS PLACE’S LAUNCH WAS VENUE’S EVENT OF 2009 HAUSBAR 52 Upper Belgrave Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 946 6081. Web: www.hausbar.co.uk • Based on the German concept of homely cellar bars. Epic cocktail list, Erdinger and Budvar in bottles. GROWN-UP, STYLISH BUT UNPRETENTIOUS

HERMANOS CAFÉ-BAR 55 Queens Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 929 4323. Web: www. hermanos.co.uk • A welcome respite from Queens Road’s hordes. Chill at lunchtime, lounge midweek or enjoy the pre-club vibe on weekends. DJS FRI & SAT HOTEL DU VIN & BISTRO Sugar House, Narrow Lewins Mead. Tel: 0117 925 5577. Web: www.hotelduvin.com • Winning mix of urban chic and urbane surrounds. One of the best atmospheres in town in the seriously excellent lounge bar. LONG-TIME HIGH-END FAVE FOR BRISTOL FOODIES HUSH HUSH 233 Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 942 2700 • Lively bar with clubby vibe; 2-4-1 cocktails all eve Wed and Thur. Sk8r décor indoors, dinky but funky back garden. PUT YOUR HANDS UP FOR ADROIT TURNTABLISM! JAVA COCKTAIL BAR & CLUB 9 Park St. Tel: 0117 930 4561. Web: www.javabristol.co.uk • Exotic draughts, stylish bottled beers plus large top-shelf spirits selection served in classy surroundings. TSARINE IS THE HOUSE CHAMPAGNE LA TAVERNA DELL’ARTISTA 33 King St. Tel: 0117 929 7712 • Late-opening cultural delight enjoyed by regulars from all

LATE-NIGHT LEGENDS BRISTOL

WOODS Park St Ave • The living’s easy (tiger) until 4am Fri, 6am Sat GRECIAN KEBAB HOUSE LOUNGE Cromwell Rd • Fri and Sat lounging until 5am WEES LOUNGE BAR Park St • Into the wee small ones – Thur till 3am, Fri till 4am, Sat till 5am MR WOLF’S St Stephens St • What’s the (closing) time, Mr Wolf? 4am, Wed to Sat MBARGO LOUNGE Triangle • No embargo on staying out late here – Fri and Sat until 4am

walks of life. Pick up a pizza in the company of celebrities, or eavesdrop on post-theatre chat with a pint. RUB SHOULDERS WITH A CREATIVE CROWD AND THE OCCASIONAL ACTOR LAS IGUANAS 113 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 0730; South Building, Anchor Sq. Tel: 0117 927 6233. Web: www.lasiguanas.co.uk • Bristol’s very own dollop of Latin America. Salsa beats, funky decor and legendary cocktails. THEIR SIGNATURE CAIPIRINHAS ARE BRILLIANT

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FOOD&DRINK BARS LEFT BANK Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 944 4433. Web: www.leftbankcentre. co.uk • Draws musos, actors and artists with its shabby-chic décor and stylish but unpretentious vibe. LOUNGE 227 North St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 963 7340. Web: www.thelounges. co.uk • Effortlessly laidback vibe with leather sofas for all-day lounging, wooden tables, ciabattas, steaks, burgers, daily specials, draughts, bottles and cocktails. OUTSIDE SEATING MBARGO 38-40 Triangle West, Clifton Triangle. Tel: 0117 925 3256 • Cool, stylish bar with reliable buzz. NEW MBARGO LOUNGE 37 Triangle West. Tel: 0117 940 6101. Web: www.mbargolounge. co.uk • Formerly the Park, serving a similar mix of drinks and DJs throughout the week. Open SunThur from 5pm, Fri-Sat from 4pm. MON-THUR ALL-NIGHT HAPPY HOUR MR WOLF’S 33 St Stephens St. Tel: 0117 927 3221. Web: www.mrwolfs.com • Winning combination of music venue, café and bar that manages to be greater than the sum of its myriad parts. FAMILY-RUN (THERE’S A GENUINE MR WOLFF HERE!) MUD DOCK 40 The Grove. Tel: 0117 934 9734. Web: www.mud-dock.com • Bar-restaurant above a bike

shop (random bike parts hang precariously from the ceiling). Gorgeous décor, food and booze. FANTASTIC SUN TERRACE WITH WICKED VIEW No1 HARBOURSIDE 1 Canons Rd, Watershed. Tel: 0117 929 1100. Web: www. no1harbourside.co.uk • Waterfront wonder drawing a cultured clientele of all ages for music from across the globe and choice food and drink from much, much nearer to home. OYSTER BAR ON SITE No51 STOKES CROFT 51 Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 914 8048. Web: www.51stokescroft. com • Friendly and funky barcum-music venue. Drop in for DJs, pizzas, Kopparberg and much more. PIZZAS COOKED IN WOODBURNING OVEN PAM PAM 3 Queens Ave. Tel: 0117 973 1249. Web: www.pampam. co.uk • Stylish bar catering for young professionals and students via DJs and live music. SOPHISTICATED SURROUNDINGS PITCHER & PIANO Waterfront. Tel: 0117 929 9652. Web: www.pitcherandpiano. com • Converted warehouse in fabulous harbourside location, and the biggest outlet in the Pitcher & Piano chain. Covered smoking area. QUIRKY DÉCOR – CHECK THE ROCKING HORSE!

PORTO LOUNGE 765 Fishponds Rd. Tel: 0117 902 4567. Web: www.thelounges. co.uk • Part of the successful neighbourhood-bar Lounge empire. Have an early coffee with the morning papers, then breakfast, then homemade burgers for lunch. ONCE A TRAVEL AGENTS – HENCE THE NAME, PORTO BEING TWINNED WITH BRISTOL QUEENSHILLING 9 Frogmore St. Web: www. queenshilling.com • Open nightly with a line-up including a popular student night and alternative music. THE CITY’S LONGESTESTABLISHED GAY NIGHTCLUB THE QUADRANT 2 Princess Victoria St, Clifton Village. Tel: 0117 974 1025. Web: www.quadrantbar.co.uk • Light, airy ground-floor bar with bare-brick walls and chalkboards. Wines, spirits, continental lagers, real ale accompanied by tapas. REGULAR WINE-TASTING EVENTS; PRIVATE PARTIES WITH SUPERB BUFFET RACKS BAR & KITCHEN St Pauls Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 974 1626 • Clifton landmark, with lively bar serving draught lagers, real ales, around 30 wines and solid spirit offerings. Popular with rugby fans. 13 WORLD BOTTLED BEERS REFLEX 18a Baldwin St. Tel: 0117 945 8891. Web: www.reflexbars.

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The Croft 117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RW T: 0117 987 4144 W: www.the-croft.com www.twitter.com/thecroftbristol www.facebook.com/thecroftbristol

Live music and clubbing in the heart of Stokes Croft

he Croft has established itself as Bristol’s finest small live music/club venue with its forwardthinking, all-genres-go booking policy. Situated in the heart of Stokes Croft (heralded as ‘Bristol’s Cultural Quarter’), The Croft hosts a mix of local, national and international live acts across two rooms seven days a week, with selected club nights on weekends (regular nights include Honey Glazed and Barrymore’s Pool Party). Bands to have played The Croft previously include Arctic Monkeys, You Me At Six, Enter Shikari, The King Blues and The Melvins. Selected highlights for the rest of 2012 include Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun (1 Oct), Johnny Craig (7 Oct), Gecko (12 Oct), Hieroglyphic Being (13 Oct), Yowie (16 Oct), Oxjam (20 Oct), This Town Needs Guns (22 Oct), Fearless Vampire Killers (23 Oct), Tall Ships (24 Oct), Laid Blak (27 Oct), The Bots (29 Oct), A Loss For Words (2 Nov), Fear Of Fiction Festival (10 Nov), Sonic Boom Six (12 Nov), Joe Driscoll (15 Nov), Moon Due (16 Nov), Zounds (17 Nov), Canterbury (27 Nov), Iceage (28 Nov), TRC

(29 Nov) and Beans On Toast (4 Dec). Up-to-date listings, alongside ticket links, are available at www.

the-croft.com. You can follow The Croft at www.facebook.com/ thecroftbristol and www.twitter. com/thecroftbristol

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WHO’DA THUNK IT? BRISTOL

BIG CHILL BAR Small St • Features a formica-filled kitchen/diner for private parties RACKS BAR & KITCHEN St Pauls Rd • Pimm’s on draught! HAUSBAR Upper Belgrave Rd • Amiable host Auri grew up in a Michelin-starred kitchen in Germany where his dad was a chef LA TAVERNA DELL’ARTISTA King St • Numerous signed photos adorn the walls APPLE Welsh Back • Was used for WWII troop transportation co.uk • Downtown retro bar with a distinctly 1980s flavour going down a storm. IT WAS ACCEPTABLE IN THE 80S (AND STILL IS!) REVOLUTION Old Fish Market, St Nicholas St. Tel: 0117 930 4335 • Part of the national vodka bar chain. Stylish bar-restaurant offering great food and drink and DJs Fri and Sat to make the night go with a swing, whether you’re partying or chilling. AROUND 30 DIFFERENT VODKAS STOCKED ROO BAR Clifton Down Station, Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 923 7204 • Faux Australian sports bar, with

numerous screens, plus pool. Well-stocked bar, food daily. QUIZ MAY RETURN COME AUTUMN SASPARILLA 65 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 0574 • Cocktail bar with the emphasis on quality spirits. Plush upstairs cocktail lounge perfect for sophisticated, swinging soirees. 30 COCKTAILS UP FOR GRABS SEVERNSHED The Grove. Tel: 0117 925 1212. Web: www.severnshedrestaurant. co.uk • A large dose of dockside chic, catering for Bristol’s mediarati and style gurus. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the water. FORMERLY A BRUNEL-BUILT BOATHOUSE SLUG & LETTUCE 26-28 Nicholas St. Tel: 0117 952 9900. Web: www.slugandlettuce. co.uk • Open-plan building, comfortable leather sofa zones and muted décor. Offers a range of bottles and draughts plus reliable grub options from salads to curries. 2-4-1 COCKTAIL OFFERS NEW THE SOCIAL 130 Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 924 4500. Web: www.thesocialbristol. co.uk (domain may change) • Attractive décor – exposed brickwork, chunky sofas and tables, large front windows – plus flavoursome food, top draughts, bottles and wines. “A COMFORTABLE PLACE FOR A STYLISH BIT OF NOUVEAU PUB NOSH,” SAID OUR MAN

THE SQUARE 15 Berkeley Sq, Clifton. Tel: 0117 921 0455. Web: www.squareclub. com • Exclusive decadence, from fine dining to award-winning cocktails. Non-members welcome to dine – please phone to book. ALFRESCO RELAXING ON THE TERRACE START THE BUS 7-9 Baldwin St. Tel: 0117 930 4370. Web: www.startthebus.tv • Part pub-with-great-food, part adult-youth-club hang-out offering everything from eclectic live music to DJs and quizzes. Extensive draughts, diverse bottles, ace comfort food. AS REGULAR A HAUNT AS YOUR LECTURES THEKLA East Mud Dock, The Grove. Tel: 0117 929 3301. Web: www. theklabristol.co.uk • Brilliant live venue (on a boat!) serving up top bands and drinks like San Miguel, Carlsberg and Thatchers Gold on draught plus Red Stripe and Gaymers. Pistonhead Swedish lager – aimed at the heavy metal crowd – due to arrive in cans soon. Covered, heating smoking area also due. STUDENT NIGHT MON, TUE AND THUR TINTO LOUNGE 344 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 0526. Web: www.thelounges.co.uk • Reclaimed church chairs, battered wooden tables, chunky leather sofas at a friendly café/bar integral to Gloucester Road chilling. VENUE TOP BANANAWINNING FORMULA

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BARS/PUBS FOOD&DRINK NEW TOWNHOUSE BAR & RESTAURANT 85 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 9302. Web: www. thetownhousebristol.co.uk • Formerly Picturehouse East, still boasts attractive front terrace perfect for alfresco dining. Modern British dishes – full English, crunchy crackling, hot dripping on bread etc. SUNDAY ROAST COMES WITH GIANT YORKSHIRES WATERSHED CAFÉ-BAR 1 Canons Rd. Tel: 0117 927 5101. Web: www.watershed.co.uk • One of Bristol’s most relaxing and welcoming venues complete with superb harbourside view. ALSO A MEDIA CENTRE WITH CINEMAS SHOWING THE BEST IN INDEPENDENT FILM NEW WEES LOUNGE BAR 72 Park St. Tel: 0117 929 1166 • Bristol’s newest cocktail bar with fat sofas, cool tunes and premium spirits. SHISHA BAR OUT BACK WHITE LION BAR & TERRACE Avon Gorge Hotel, Sion Hill, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 8955. Web: www.theavongorge.com • Probably the best view in the whole of Bristol. Sup on the vast terrace and gaze out over Clifton Suspension Bridge. THAT VIEW: ENOUGH SAID THE WOODS 1 Park St Ave. Tel: 0117 925 0890 • Go down to the Woods today! Smart bar with a gentlemen’s

club ambience and lovely little heated garden (with umbrellas). Very female-friendly, not remotely laddish. ASTONISHING CHOICE OF AROUND 100 WHISKIES AND BOURBONS ZERODEGREES 53 Colston St. Tel: 0117 925 2706. Web: www.zerodegrees.co.uk • European-influenced restaurant fused with a microbrewery and stylish bar, all in one venue. EXCELLENT GOURMET PIZZAS

PUBS BATH ASSEMBLY INN 16–17 Alfred St, Lansdown Rd, BA1 2QU. Tel: 01225 333639. Web: www.abbeyales.co.uk • Lively, friendly Abbey Ales pub (big on screening live sporting action) serving high-quality real ales (including Abbey’s flagship brews), continental lagers, wellchosen wines and wallet-friendly, homecooked pub grub delights. FABULOUS SUNDAY ROASTS BARLEY MOW 32 Bathwick St, BA2 6NZ. Tel: 01225 464845 • Smart little boozer serving homecooked pubgrub favourites on comfortable sofas around a real fire, in the lovely little separate dining area out back or on a dinky little alfresco patio to the rear. Regular Curry Night events etc keep the locals very happy. BEAR 6-10 Wellsway, BA2 3AQ. Tel: 01225 425795. Web: www.

bearbath.co.uk • Upmarket, contemporary neighbourhood pub offering a spiffing bar selection and inspired modern pub grub from soup, fish & chips and burgers to more sophisticated delights. Sat brunch (10am-2.30pm) is almost as popular as Sunday lunch (12noon-3pm), while regular themed evenings and a thoughtful range of events (see website) keep things lively. COVERED PATIO IS AN OASIS AWAY FROM THE BUSY MAIN ROAD BELL INN 103 Walcot St, BA1 5BW. Tel: 01225 460426. Web: www. thebellinnbath.co.uk • Less of a pub, more of a way of life: until you succumb to the charms and delights of this longstanding Bath institution (which you most definitely will), you simply aren’t worthy of a stamp on your brand new passport to Bath. Real ales come from local independent breweries while a substantial selection of ciders, wines and spirits ensure all bases are covered. Meanwhile, regular free, live music/DJs, open mic nights, events such as festivals, barbecues etc, games nights and all manner of fun in the Love Lounge guarantee that once you’ve met the Bell, you’ll stay friends for life. BEER GARDEN BEAU NASH 23 Milsom St, BA1 1DE. Tel: 01225 310772. Web: www. beaunash.co.uk • Spacious, bustling city inn popular with shoppers, pre-club revellers

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BOATER Argyle St, BA2 4BQ. Tel: 01225 464211 • Revamped 18th-century pub by the weir, with a large alfresco area making the most of ‘that’ view. Sturdy menu of hearty, filling, homemade favourites and classics, including a superb Sunday roast. Atmosphere is always lively, and it gets rammed on rugby days.

COEUR DE LION 17 Northumberland Place (off High St), BA1 5AR. Tel: 01225 463568. Web: www.coeur-delion.co.uk • Part of the Abbey Ales mini-empire (see also Assembly Inn, the Star Inn and the Trinity) and officially Bath’s smallest pub. On the food front, daytime-only menus push all the right pub-grub buttons (sturdy sarnies, ham and eggs, homemade pies, sausage & mash, perfect Sunday roasts) and – as one would expect from an AA pub – well-kept ales flourish at the bar. PAVEMENT TABLES ON THE TRAFFIC-FREE LANE OUTSIDE

BOATHOUSE Newbridge Rd, Newbridge, BA1 3NB. Tel: 01225 482584. Web: www.boathousebath.com • Split-level comfort zones and thoroughly modern, flexible menus offer a bang-up-to-date contempo-pub experience, from Medi-themed small plates and sharing platters to substantial modern Brit classics. Good selection of real ales at the bar. MULTIPLE VERANDAS AND A SPRAWLING MANICURED LAWN ROLLING ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE RIVER

CORK 11-12 Westgate Buildings, BA1 1EB. Tel: 01225 330470. Web: www.thecork.co.uk • Crowdpleasing, student-friendly citycentre pub combining traditional Brit-pub elements (pool tables, big-screen sports, theme nights) with a swanky downstairs bar (The Vaults) and spacious covered, heated alfresco patio to the rear. Exceedingly wallet-friendly grub includes doorstep sarnies, excellent Sunday roasts and sociable sharing platters; visit website for regular events and party nights.

CHEQUERS 50 Rivers St, BA1 2QA. Tel: 01225 360017. Web: www. thechequersbar.com • Smart little gastropub highly regarded around these yer parts for its fabulous food, also offering a warm welcome to tipplers-only. ALFRESCO TABLES

CRYSTAL PALACE Abbey Green, BA1 1NW. Tel: 01225 482666. Web: www. crystalpalacepub.co.uk • Big city-centre pub/restaurant on a pretty cobbled courtyard, with a covered, heated garden out back, popular with office workers, students and tourists alike.

and sports fans (huge plasma screens). Wallet-friendly/superdeal doorstep-sandwiches and steak/pie/fish with chips about. All portions go large, including the almost impossibly macho Sunday roasts.

BATH INSTITUTIONS STAR INN Vineyards, • Historic, friendly, characterful – and that’s just the customers – this Abbey Ales hostelry is indeed a star THE BELL Walcot St • Free live music, a home-from-home vibe and a genuinely warm welcome has kept the Bell ringing for decades COEUR DE LION Northumberland Place • Bath’s smallest pub goes large on cheerful vibes, unselfconscious charm and thoroughly decent grub

FAIRFIELD ARMS 1 Fairfield Park Rd, BA1 6JN. Tel: 01225 445553. Web: www. fairfieldarms.com • Unique blend of spruced-up, traditional boozer (with beer garden and open fires) and Haldi Tandoori Indian Restaurant and takeaway. Authentic Indian classics abound, or enjoy a pint and a couple of bhajis at the bar. FREE DELIVERY SERVICE (SEE WEBSITE) GARRICK’S HEAD St Johns Place, BA1 1ET. Tel: 01225 318368. Web: www. garricksheadpub.com • Classy but classless, highly acclaimed bar and gastropub at the epicentre of the lively Sawclose scene, adjacent to the Theatre Royal. PAVEMENT TABLES ON THE TRAFFIC-FREE LANE OUTSIDE

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FOOD&DRINK PUBS GASCOYNE PLACE Sawclose, BA1 1EY. Tel: 01225 445854. Web: www. gascoyneplace.co.uk • Tasteful, easy-going café-bar/restaurant hybrid with a lively, sparkly bar at street level, a cosy snug to the left, a bright and breezy balcony to the right, two upstairs rooms that are among the most elegant in Bath and an evocative subterranean merrymaking area down below. FREE LIVE JAZZ EVERY SUNDAY EVENING GEORGE INN Mill Lane, Bathampton, BA2 6TR. Tel: 01225 425079. Web: www.chefandbrewer.com • Cask Marque-awarded Chef & Brewer inn with a big crowd-pleasing food menu. BEER GARDEN GREEN PARK TAVERN Lower Bristol Rd, Twerton, BA2 3BD. Tel: 01225 400050. Web: www.greenparktavern. com • Spacious, multi-ambient pub, popular with students and friendly locals who can’t get enough of the GPT’s reasonably priced, robust food, covered beer garden and regular live music/karaoke/DJ events. Splendid Sunday roast incorporates free-range meat and excellent vegetarian options. STUDENT DISCOUNTS GRIFFIN INN Beauford Sq, BA1 2AP. Tel: 01225 420919. Web: www. griffinbath.co.uk • A scrubbedup paean to contempo-pub sensibilities, complete with

chunky wooden fixtures and fittings, an intelligently wellstocked bar and classic, quality grub. HARE & HOUNDS Lansdown Rd, BA1 5TJ. Tel: 01225 482682. Web: www. harehoundsbath.co.uk • Imposing 18th-century alehouse with huge picture windows, large split-level beer garden (with pretty, covered, fairylit area) and swoonsome views across the countryside. Food, meanwhile, is gastropubglorious. HUGE GARDEN OFFERS AMAZING VIEWS HOBGOBLIN 47 St James’s Parade, BA1 1UQ. Tel: 01225 460785 • Friendly, with a big focus on alternative music courtesy of both the eclectic jukebox and regular free live music events, also regular pub quizzes. HOP POLE 7 Albion Buildings, Upper Bristol Rd, BA1 3AR. Tel: 01225 446327. Web: www.bathales.com • As you’d expect from a Bath Ales brewery, they pull an excellent pint here. But the restaurant’s locally sourced, imaginative fare-with-flair is what really gets Bathonians excited, with the Hop’s glowing reputation for well-priced, imaginative gastropub grub. GORGEOUS BEER GARDEN KING OF WESSEX James St West, BA1 2BX. Tel: 01225 303380. Web: www.

jdwetherspoon.co.uk • Part of the huge Wetherspoon chain, in the heart of Bath’s multi-use Kingsmead leisure complex. It’s a busy, bustling boozer with wallet-friendly, crowd-pleasing grub: loud, proud food/beer promos proliferate. KING WILLIAM PUB & DINING ROOMS 36 Thomas St (off London Rd), BA1 5NN. Tel: 01225 428096. Web: www.kingwilliampub. com • Top-notch, awardwinning, highly acclaimed gastro grub in a charmingly eclectic environment that belies the prosaic, main road location, also offers a warm welcome to suppers-only. MARLBOROUGH TAVERN 35 Marlborough Buildings, BA1 2LY. Tel: 01225 423731. Web: www.marlboroughtavern.com • Despite holding multiple awards (including two well-deserved AA rosettes) and accolades from critics, food guides and Michelin men alike, the MT is most definitely not a high falutin’, posh destination diner. Regulars treat it as a friendly local that serves fab food to be enjoyed wherever you can grab a place to sit and tuck in, and drinkers-only are never overlooked. LOVELY WALLED GARDEN OUT BACK OLD GREEN TREE 12 Green St, BA1 2JZ. Tel: 01225 448259 • Beams, oak panelling, original fireplaces, ancient wooden floors, six

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PUBS FOOD&DRINK real ales (from microbreweries within a 70-mile radius) and everything from doorstep sarnies to posh Brit-trad classics, all freshly prepared on the premises. Small but perfectly formed, and well worth squeezing yourself into, even on busy days. ONE BEAUFORT 1 Beaufort West, BA1 6QB. Tel: 01225 334050. Web: www. onebeaufort.co.uk • Upper-crust, multi-ambient contemporary pub infused with Gallic flair courtesy of the French head chef: a stylish, easy-going, supremely tasteful experience away from the tyranny of citycentre stress. PIG & FIDDLE 2 Saracen St, BA1 5BR. Tel: 01225 460868. Web: www. pigandfiddle.butcombe.com • Pretty much an extension of Bath Uni’s Student Union bar, this busy boozer appeals largely to a young crowd (and smokers who dominate heated outdoor tables at the junction of a busy traffic island). The kitchen specialises in huge portions of wallet-friendly pub grub, while regular big-screen live sporting events, live music and live DJs keep things, erm, lively (visit website for details). BEER GARDEN PORTER George St, BA1 2EN. Tel: 01225 424104. Web: www.theporter. co.uk • Bath’s only fully vegetarian pub (also a live music venue) offers a grand bar selection and

reliably satisfying fare that perfectly suits the lively but laidback atmosphere. Breakfast (from 11am) is served until a very civilised 1pm, while curries, pies, pastas, burgers bar snacks (excellent nachos) and pizzas (5-9pm) keep munching urges suppressed at very reasonable prices. Pavement seating. CALL/SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS OF FREE LIVE MUSIC/ DJ EVENTS PULTENEY ARMS 37 Daniel St, BA2 6ND. Tel: 01225 463923. Web: www. thepulteneyarms.co.uk • Friendly, traditional boozer with wooden floors, comfortable banquettes, roaring open fires and a very wellstocked bar. Generous portions of good, honest, homemade food, including classic Sunday roasts and fantastic fresh fish dishes. PAVEMENT TABLES RAM 20 Claverton Buildings, Widcombe, BA2 4LD. Tel: 01225 460426 • Traditional neighbourhood boozer serving traditional neighbourhood boozer grub: real ales, real pub, really good fun. RAVEN 7 Queen’s St, BA1 1HE. Tel: 01225 425045. Web: www. theravenofbath.co.uk • This small but perfectly formed city centre oasis (guaranteed free of TV/loud music) offers a warm welcome even when packed to the rafters (a not-that-unusual scenario). Excellent wine/ales list (not au fait with real ales? Taster shots are

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HARE & HOUNDS Lansdown Rd • Swoonsome views across the hills, vales and hamlets to the north and east of Bath BOATHOUSE Newbridge Rd • About as close as you can get to the Bath branch of the River Avon without getting wet, regular pitstop for the Team GB rowing team MARLBOROUGH TAVERN Marlborough Buildings • Chunky, funky, partiallycovered courtyard makes for a glorious urban oasis

available) and classic bar selection at the long street-level bar and in the cosy upstairs supper room. Grub revolves around Pieminister pies, local sausages, an excellent ploughman’s, elegant patés, soups and terrines. RICHMOND ARMS 7 Richmond Place, Lansdown, BA1 5PZ. Tel: 01225 316725. Web: www.jacksonhacker.com • Well-heeled Georgian pub in the heart of leafy Lansdown with a light, modern, airy feel and charming beer garden. Delightfully gastro-centric grub comes courtesy of young uberchef Jackson Hacker (but note limited food hours to avoid disappointment; this is a semi pop-up venture). Thur is Steak Night (steak, fries, salad, £10). LOVELY GARDEN

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FOOD&DRINK PUBS XXXXXXXX RING O’BELLS Widcombe Parade, BA2 4JT. Tel: 01225 448870. Web: www. ringobellswidcombe.co.uk • The perennially popular Ringo combines a friendly, polished atmosphere with polished, friendly food – mainly modern British but with contemporary Medi-themed twists. Well-stocked bar with a great range of wines, conti-beers etc. SALAMANDER 3 John St, BA1 2JL. Tel: 01225 428889. Web: www.bathales. com • No TV, no fruit machines, no fuss – just nice folk, a good atmosphere and a cosy feel… exactly what we’ve come to expect from a Bath Ales pub. Refreshingly straightforward pub bar at street level and cosy first-floor supper room; bar menu features possibly the best homemade burger in Bath (with perfect chips) and incredibly well-stuffed sarnies alongside gloriously Brit-trad snacks. SAM WELLERS Upper Borough Walls, BA1 1RH. Tel: 01225 474910. Web: www. samwellersph.co.uk • City-centre hotspot specialising in classic pub grub (steaks, fish & chips, pie & mash, all-day breakfasts, Sunday roasts) and a good pint (or three).

SARACEN’S HEAD Broad St, BA1 5LP. Tel: 01225 426518 • Ancient, historic boozer slightly marred by concessions to tourists, sports fans and stag dos. Traditional fare like beef & ale pie and Sunday roasts, with some veggie options. STAR INN Vineyards (opp The Paragon), BA1 5NA. Tel: 01225 425072. Web: www.star-inn-bath.co.uk • Grade II-listed, CAMRA-endorsed, fruit machine/music-free real-ales corker with a history dating back to the 16th century, 19th-century wooden interiors and a well-stocked bar courtesy of local brewery/ proprietors Abbey Ales. No menu as such, but well-stuffed rolls and generous complimentary Saturday bar snacks (from quail’s eggs and sausage rolls to big cheeseboard selections) further endorse the appeal of this Bath institution. ST JAMES WINE VAULTS St. James Sq. BA1 2TW. Tel: 01225 310335. Web: www. stjameswinevaults.co.uk • All about a friendly welcome, a warm vibe and heartily-supported community spirit, particularly popular with students and locals. Feeling peckish? Order a delivery from a range of takeaway menus at the bar. REGULAR FREE LIVE MUSIC EVENTS/QUIZ NIGHTS TRINITY INN James ST West, BA1 2DA. Tel: 01225 469456. Web: www.abbeyales. co.uk • The most recent acquisition in the Abbey Ales ‘family’ (see also The Star Inn, the Coeur de Lion and the Assembly) offering AA’s range

of classic and flagship brews, an amazing range of Polish vodkas, a warm welcome and sturdy, proper pub grub. FEELING BRAVE? TAKE THE NAGA JOLOKIA CHILLI VODKA CHALLENGE VOLUNTEER RIFLEMAN’S ARMS New Bond St Place, BA1 1BA. Tel: 01225 425210 • Small, welcoming pub offering homecooked traditional pub grub and a good selection of traditional local ales alongside standard bar goodies. PAVEMENT TABLES ON TRAFFIC-FREE THOROUGHFARE WESTGATE 38 Westgate St, BA1 1EL. Tel: 01225 461642. Web: www. gkpubs.co.uk/pubs-in-bath/ westgate-pub • Scrubbed-up city-centre pub serving reasonably priced, crowdpleasing pub classics, from full-on full English breakfasts to snacks/ nibbles/light lunches, proper fish & chips, big burgers, macho steaks and Sunday roasts, with a massive bar selection to boot. WHITE HART Widcombe Parade, BA2 6AA. Tel: 01225 338053. Web: www. whitehartbath.co.uk • Much-loved cornerstone of the Widcombe ‘scene’, where the spacious bar and dining rooms lead through to a gorgeous urban oasis in the courtyard outback. Food is of the unpretentious, modern, Michelin Guide-endorsed variety (the signature rough pesto/hummus is the stuff of local legend). DELIGHTFUL COURTYARD

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BRISTOL ADAM & EVE 7 Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells. Tel: 0117 329 2025 • Coffee and cake vibe of a morning followed by homemade mains. Five rotating ales. TUCKED-AWAY CHARMER ALBERT INN 1 West St, Bedminster. Tel: 07867 987083/07721 403030 • Get your fun via disco, karaoke, live music or pool. A GARGOYLE DOG STANDS GUARD ABOVE THE DOOR ALBION PUBLIC HOUSE & DINING ROOMS Boyces Ave, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 3522. Web: www.thealbionclifton. co.uk • Fine dining, numerous nonpareil wines and real ales (plus Zerodegrees pilsner), snug bar and courtyard. “BRINGS THE SHIRES TO BS8,” WROTE OUR CHAP (THE MICHELIN MAN’S ALSO A FAN) THE ALMA, TAVERN & THEATRE 18-20 Alma Vale Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 5171. Web: www.almataverntheatre.co.uk • An extensive refurb of late featuring new décor, elegant toilets and expanded garden gave this grand, traditional pub a much-needed facelift, its intimate, upstairs theatre also being enhanced. The newly arrived behind-the-scenes team which transformed Gloucester Road’s Golden Lion in recent years is already fulfilling expectations. Locally sourced bar and à

la carte menus in the hands of an experienced chef are accompanied by choice wines and real ales. WONDERFUL NEW BEGINNINGS AT A MUCHLOVED VENUE ANCHOR 323 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 924 1769 • Upbeat sports pub in the heart of UWE studentland boasting two alfresco drinking areas. Traditional pub grub like all-day brekkies and bangers & mash. STUDENT NIGHTS MON & THUR, BANDS SAT, QUIZ SUN AVON PACKET 185-187 Coronation Rd. Tel: 0117 987 2431 • Traditional bar games, Sky Sports, real ale and delicious cheese and onion rolls. REAL DUCKS IN THE POND OUT BACK THE BEAR 261 Hotwell Rd. Tel: 0117 987 7796 • A real mix of clientele in this popular venue, from students and locals to visiting musicians. Covered, heated smoking area. RENOWNED BEBOP JAZZ CLUB WITH INTERNATIONAL ACTS EVERY FRI EVE BEAUFORT 21 York Rd, Montpelier. Tel: 0117 955 5216 • A warm welcome in this cosy, family-run pub. MEMORABLE BLUES/REGGAE/ IRISH STANDARDS JUKEBOX BEAUFORT ARMS 23 High St, Clifton. Tel 07582 655558 • Tucked-away old-

fashioned wonder serving solid cider range. Piano and jukebox. IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO NOT LIKE THIS PLACE! NEW BEERD 157-159 St Michael’s Hill. Tel: 0117 974 3567 • Bath Ales’ new craft beer and pizza bar. MUST-TRY WORLD BEERS THE BELL Hillgrove St, Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 909 6612. Web: www.bellbutcombe.com • Wood-floored and funky with diverse clientele. Regular DJs. SWEET-AS GARDEN: “A HIDDEN GEM WITHIN A HIDDEN GEM” THE BERKELEY Berkeley Centre, Queens Rd. Tel: 0117 927 9550 • Big, busy Wetherspoon’s pub popular with students. Drop-down TV screens show major sporting events. BEAUTIFUL DOMED GLASS AREA BISHOPS Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 944 5169 • Located in studentsville, serving good-value food and drink. FEMALE-FRIENDLY MOOD, SAT DJS BRIDGE INN Passage St. Tel: 0117 929 0942. Web: www.bathales.com • Tucked away, tiny but terrific with recently upgraded food. VINYL COLLECTION PLUS RECORD PLAYER, HAPPY MONDAYS BRING DRINK DISCOUNTS

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PUBS FOOD&DRINK BRISTOL CIDER HOUSE 8-9 Surrey St, St Pauls. Tel: 0117 942 8196. Web: www. bristolciderhouse.co.uk • Around 20 ciders served. Currently open Thur-Sat. BLIND CIDER TASTINGS ARRANGED BRISTOL FLYER 96 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 944 1658 • Sprawling, smart biggie: fat seating for chillaxing, books/ board games, wide food and drink options. . BRILLIANT BIG HEATED BACK GARDEN BRISTOL RAM 32 Park St. Tel: 0117 926 8654. Web: www.bristolram.com • Friendly, relaxed and light, serving ales and continental lager plus food – including perfect chips! BUSH TAVERN Wells Rd, Totterdown. Tel: 0117 909 1259 • Hilltop sporty biggie with screens and two pool tables, plus a Monster Munch hat-trick! EPIC VIEW OF BRISTOL FROM VERANDA PATIO CADBURY HOUSE Richmond Rd, Montpelier. Tel: 0117 924 7874 • Legendary drinking institution in Bristol’s boho quarter. Good mix of students, locals and virtual tenants. DECEPTIVELY LARGE BEER GARDEN CAT & WHEEL 207 Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 942 7862 • Big, busy two-bar pub

with pool tables and big-screen sports – plus alfresco viewing. CHELSEA INN 60-62 Chelsea Road, Easton, BS5 6AU. Tel: 0117 902 9186 • Friendly neighbourhood boozer with regular live music and DJs and a quirky, welcoming atmosphere. A shabby-chic Venue favourite. THE CLIFTON 16 Regent St, Clifton. Tel: 0117 974 1967 • Attracting an 18-85 crowd, with décor and drinks similarly diverse. CLIFTON FACTOR QUIZ TUE, GRAB MY GRAPES WED COACH & HORSES Highland Sq, Clifton. Tel: 0117 974 5176 • Former coaching inn much loved by its neighbourhood. COLSTON YARD Colston St, Bristol. Tel: 0117 376 3232. Web: www.colstonyardbutcombe.com • 56 bottled beers! Food includes steaks, salads and baguettes. COMMERCIAL ROOMS Corn St. Tel: 0117 927 9681 • Wetherspoon’s biggie serving 12 draught beers, four draught ciders plus lager. Food offers. THE CORNUBIA 142 Temple St, Redcliffe. Tel: 0117 925 4415 • Serving 12 guest beers in the former Courage’s Brewery executive suite. THE CORONATION 18 Dean Lane, Southville. Tel:

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ALMA TAVERN Alma Vale Rd • Recently refurbished beauty with own theatre and upgraded food offerings HOPE & ANCHOR Jacob’s Wells Rd • ‘Don’t Spill Beer’ club members get amazing benefits – join today! VICTORIA Southleigh Rd • Play Your Cards Right dolly dealer Olivia gets her outfits from Gloucester Road WHITE BEAR St Michael’s Hill • Quiz cheaters dragged home by a galloping horse (allegedly) KINGS ARMS Whiteladies Rd • Recreate ‘Kelly Watch The Stars’ vid on their ping-pong table 0117 940 9044 • Six ciders, four-five real ales and more tucked away south of the river. STREET-CORNER LOCAL CORONATION TAP 8 Sion Place, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 9617. Web: www. thecoronationtap.com • The only cider house in Clifton and the oldest in Bristol. Home of the infamous Exhibition cider. ONE OF THE UK’S FOREMOST MUSIC PUBS

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FOOD&DRINK PUBS COTHAM PORTER STORES 15 Cotham Rd South • Little midterrace pub famed citywide as one of Bristol’s most traditional cider houses. A PLAQUE AND A PHOTO PAY RESPECT TO MUCH-MISSED CRICKETERS THE CROFT 117-119 Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 987 4144. Web: www.the-croft. com • Open from 7pm for a drink and rising local (and national) acts on two stages. MR B GENTLEMAN RHYMER CAME STRAIGHT OUTTA SURREY TO HERE IN 2010 DRAWBRIDGE 14-15 St Augustine’s Parade. Tel: 0117 929 8391 • Perfectly placed beside the Hippodrome for pre/ post-theatre pints. BIG CENTRAL MEETING PLACE DUKE OF YORK 2 Jubilee Rd, St Werburghs. Tel: 0117 941 3677 • Lively, fun hangout. Four real ales, 11 ciders, seven draught lagers. great games room. FUNKY HULA GIRL MURAL ELDON HOUSE 6 Lower Clifton Hill. Tel: 0117 922 1271. Web: www. theeldonhouse.com • Charmer serving up Bath Ales brews and traditional English dining. FAMOUS ROYAL NAVY VOLUNTEER King St. Tel: 0117 929 1763 • Historic city centre beauty with strong draught options, comfy seats and sofas and library amid separate rooms.

THE FARM Hopetoun Rd, St Werburghs. Tel: 0117 944 2384 • Laidback but lively community pub (complete with graffiti art) with large garden next to city farm. THUR LIVE MUSIC, FRI-SAT DJS FULL MOON & ATTIC BAR Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 924 5007. Web: www.fullmoonbristol.co.uk • Fantastic, ethical food and drink at this backpackers’ hotel and adjoining bar. HOSTED FULL-ON VENUE PARTY RECENTLY GOLDEN LION 244 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston. Tel: 0117 924 6449. Web: www. goldenlionbristol.co.uk • Specialising in art and music: bands, open mics and DJs within impressively adorned walls. NONE-MORE-WICKED MURAL COVERS THE EXTERIOR GRAIN BARGE Hotwell Rd, Hotwells. Tel: 0117 929 9347. Web: www.grainbarge. co.uk • All aboard for top food and beer brewed less than a mile away. Live music Fri. LOOK OUT FOR WINTER BEERFEST GREEN MAN 21 Alfred Place, Kingsdown. Tel 0117 930 4824 • Friendly onebar beauty with impressive green STUDENT SECRETS For a friendly TRADITIONAL BOOZER and restaurant with a modern twist

food and drink credentials. FORMERLY THE BELL HARE ON THE HILL Dove St, Kingsdown. Tel: 0117 908 1982 • CAMRA darling and the definition of a modern backstreet boozer: top drink, food, music and staff. HATCHET INN 27 Frogmore St. Tel: 0117 929 4118. Web: www.thehatchet. co.uk • Rambling old building with two bars and two function rooms. THE DOOR WAS ORIGINALLY COVERED IN HUMAN SKIN – UGH! HEN & CHICKEN 210 North St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 966 3143. Web: www. henandchicken.com • Café/bartype feel, serving three real ales plus wines and food. UPSTAIRS COMEDY CLUB HIGHBURY VAULTS St Michael’s Hill. Tel: 0117 973 3203 • Renowned and snug, popular with chatters due to music’s absence. Choccy and banana beer in bottles. Top garden. NICK WALKER MURAL ONSITE, ONCE THE SITE OF A GALLOWS HILLGROVE PORTER STORES 53 Hillgrove St North, Kingsdown. Tel: 0117 924 9818 • Cosy, candlelit community pub open Mon-Fri from 4pm, Sat-Sun from 2pm. Nice beer garden. CAMRA PUB OF THE YEAR FOR BRISTOL & DISTRICT 2007

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Stag and Hounds 74 Old Market St, Bristol, BS2 0EJ T: 07546 082009

A taste of the Med in downtown Bristol

aken over in June 2011, and now being run by the team behind Mother’s Ruin and Three Sugar Loaves, The Stag and Hounds is the latest addition to a burgeoning little family. Situated in Old Market, this 17th-century gem has been overlooked and unloved for a long time, subjected to long periods of neglect and forlorn abandonment. But the new team took pity on it and plan to raise it back up to its former glory. They have pretty much everything you want from a pub like this: log fires in the winter, a roof terrace for the summer sun. The plan for this beautiful old building is simple: good food, good ale, good times! The decor will be relaxed – the type of place you can lose a bit of time in – and the menu will be fresh, local and full of things you want to share with your mates. Think lazy days on the coast of the Med in summer; cosy and warm in front of a log fire in the winter; full of flavour and warm inside. For a lazy day or a long boozy night, this is the place for you: you are in safe hands. There’s also a 17th-century courtroom on the first floor of the pub, decked out, ceiling to floor, in

PRICE Mains around £6.50-£7.50

DRINKS nice old oak panels, ready for your meeting, birthday or wedding party: hire it off them and they will treat you like royalty – or criminals if you prefer! Sample Menu Mains Pork and chorizo burger with fries and salsa; Matador platter, chorizo skewers, black pudding, grilled haloumi; homemade corned beef hash

Local ales and ciders, imported lagers from £3 per pint, house wine £12.50 per btl

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Sun-Thur 10am-12midnight, Fri-Sat 10am-1am, food served till 8pm

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PUBS FOOD&DRINK HOLE IN THE WALL 2 The Grove, Queen Sq. Tel. 0117 926 5967 • Historic dockside building providing an informal pub and eatery. THE NAME REFERS TO A WINDOW USED TO SPOT PRESS GANGS APPROACHING HOPE & ANCHOR 38 Jacob’s Wells Rd. Tel: 0117 929 2987 • Traditional boozer with eclectic specials and classic Blighty grub. Awesome terraced rear garden. QUEUE FORMS FOR SUN ROASTS HOPHOUSE Kings Rd, Clifton (behind WH Smith). Tel: 0117 923 7390 • Fine real ales beside premium lagers, excellent wines and restaurantquality food. STYLISH INDOORS, ORIGINAL COBBLES OUTSIDE HORTS 49 Broad St. Tel: 0117 925 2520 • Deceptively large pub, with numerous nooks and crannies for intimate chats and quiet meals. SKY SPORTS PLUS 3D ACTION! INN ON THE GREEN 2 Filton Rd, Horfield. Tel: 0117 952 1391 • CAMRA-recognised serving 13 beers and 10 ciders at any one time. Cut-above cuisine. SUN CHARITY QUIZ & MEAT RAFFLE JERSEY LILY 193 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 9037. Web: www. jerseylily.co.uk • Clean, crisp, contemporary serving traditional

dishes, tapas, sarnies etc. NAMED AFTER ROYAL MISTRESS LILLIE LANGTRY

FOR HISTORY STUDENTS

KENSINGTON ARMS 35-37 Stanley Rd, Redland. Tel: 0117 944 6444. Web: www. thekensingtonarms.co.uk • Great gastropub right on the money when it comes to food, drink and service. SUNTRAP PATIO

YE SHAKESPEARE Victoria St • Landlord once caught three trout in the stream formerly flowing underneath

KING WILLIAM 20 King St. Tel: 0117 926 8672 • Multi-roomed/floored sprawler. Samuel Smith ales on draught. Some organic food and drink. SPIRITS SOUGHT BY AFTERHOURS SÉANCES BEFORE NOW

SHAKESPEARE TAVERN Prince St • Knicker Alley (now boarded up) was a prostitutes’ haunt leading to the docks

KINGS ARMS 168 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 5922 • Varied food, drink and entertainment over three levels and numerous linked areas. MASSIVE, MULTI-FACETED MARVEL KING’S HEAD 60 Victoria St. Tel: 0117 929 2338 • Wonderful pub with a long history. Ornate decoration behind the bar, old photographs of Bristol cover the walls. INTERIOR, MODELLED ON A TRAMCAR, HAS FEATURED ON BBC TV THE LANSDOWN Clifton Rd, Clifton Village. Tel: 0117 973 4949 • Very friendly little pub on Clifton Village’s edge. Extensive alfresco seating easily triples its size. A PUB – NOT BAR – WITH FINE GARDEN AND CLIENTELE

BRISTOL

OLD FISH MARKET Baldwin St • Tunnel runs from here to the river

PRINCE OF WALES Gloucester Rd • Formed from two cottages and a one-time clock shop STAG AND HOUNDS Old Market St • Site of bygone Court of Piepowders LAZY DOG 112 Ashley Down Rd. Tel: 0117 924 4809 • Puppy of the Pipe & Slippers/Windmill/Lazy Dog family offering ales and cocktails, function room and rear garden. IMAGERY DEPICTS A LAZY DOG – A SAWMILLING LOG – AND FAG ASH LIL LLANDOGER TROW 1-4 King St. Tel: 0870 990 6424 • One of Bristol’s oldest and architecturally distinctive pubs. Granddaddy of the vibrant King Street district. IT WAS HERE THAT DANIEL DEFOE MET ALEXANDER SELKIRK, WHO INSPIRED ‘ROBINSON CRUSOE’

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FOOD&DRINK PUBS LOUISIANA Bathurst Parade, Wapping Rd. Tel: 0117 926 5978 • Innumerable top local/touring bands have gigged here. New Orleans-style balcony, well-kept drinks, Sunday carvery. “IF I LIVED IN BRISTOL I’D FORM A BAND JUST TO BE ABLE TO PLAY THE LOUISIANA,” SAID ANA MATRONIC MASON’S ARMS 124 Park Rd, Stapleton. Tel: 0117 939 3919 • Cosy snug, main bar features interesting model motorbikes etc, back garden easily one of the city’s best near UWE. AWESOME 5 NOV FIREWORK DISPLAY MERCHANT’S ARMS Merchants Rd, Hotwells. Tel: 0117 904 0037 • Bath Ales beers, pork pies, filled rolls and live music at least monthly. GAMES IN BACK BAR; QUIZ THUR MINERS ARMS Mina Rd, St Werburghs. Tel: 0117 907 9874 • Popular locals’ hostelry (particularly with the nearby climbing club), with different rooms offering different moods. NEARLY 30 CRISPS AND SNACK VARIETIES SOLD – A LOCAL RECORD?

MOTHERS’ RUIN 7-9 St Nicholas St, BS1 1UE. Tel: 07546 082009 • Three-floored madhouse offering live music or DJs every night. Doormen hug you on arrival! NOVA SCOTIA Nova Scotia Place, Hotwells. Tel: 0117 929 7994 • Dockside drinking den with cosy bar and great alfresco seating. Pub grub includes hot and cold doorstop sarnies. MAPS AND SHIPS’ CHARTS USED AS WALLPAPER OLD DUKE King St. Tel: 0117 927 7137. Web: www.theoldduke.com • Highly esteemed traditional jazz and blues pub hosting live music nine times weekly. Severn Jazzmen here over 40 years! ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL AUG BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND OLD ENGLAND Bath Buildings, Montpelier • Large community pub with unlikely proto-Center Parcs history. Fine ales, bottles and spirits, pool, jukebox, coffee and crisps. PROBABLY THE UK’S ONLY PUB WITH ITS OWN CRICKET NETS, FORMERLY USED BY WG GRACE OLD FISH MARKET Baldwin St. Tel: 0117 921 1515 • Former fish market, now a Fuller’s city-centre beaut with regulars. Popular with sports fans. IMPRESSIVE DOCKSIDE MURAL OLD MARKET TAVERN 29 Old Market St. Tel: 0117 922 6123. Web: www.omtbristol.co.uk • Bristol’s only gay pub serving real

ale. Top Sunday roasts. FANTASTIC BEER GARDEN OLD TAVERN Blackberry Hill, Stapleton. Tel: 0117 965 0491 • Fine old boozer, much loved by its punters. HANDY FOR UWE THE ORCHARD 12 Hanover Place, Spike Island. Tel: 0117 926 2678 • Small one-bar pub offering 24 ciders, live music, Bonus Ball fun and, sometimes, morris dancers. FORMER CAMRA NATIONAL CIDER PUB: TUE QUIZ, SUN MEAT RAFFLE THE OSTRICH Lower Guinea St. Tel: 0117 927 3774 • Characterful, unspoiled dockside Courage house serving a fine pint of Scrumpy Jack, Tribute et al. SEATING OUTSIDE FOR 500 OVERLOOKING THE WATER PENNY FARTHING 115 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 3539. Web: www. pennyfarthingclifton.co.uk • Traditional real-ale house with traditional pub grub and convivial punters mixing in former bank. BANK CLERK CLOCKING-IN AREA STILL IN PLACE PIPE & SLIPPERS 118 Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 924 7711. Web: www. thepipeandslippers.com • Understatedly cool boozer/bar drawing all ages. Wholesome grub, eclectic drinks, top DJs. PIPE DREAM COCKTAIL COMES WITH ABSINTHE

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The Apple Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SB T: 0117 925 3500 E: info@applecider.co.uk W: www.applecider.co.uk

Floating cider haven in the city docks

he Apple is Bristol's world-renowned cider boat, housed on a 100-year-old Dutch barge nestled in the heart of the city centre. The downstairs bar features about 40 different ciders to wet your whistle with, whilst the upstairs deck and large welcoming quayside offer great views of the river and Bristol's historic Old Town. With a combination of Bristolian charm, a never-ending lively atmosphere and a distinct lack of pretension, The Apple epitomises the laidback spirit of Bristol. There's a huge range of apple-y drinks on offer, many of which you won't find anywhere else, ranging from unique West Country spirits to rare bottled ciders to traditional farmhouse scrumpies. The worldfamous Old Bristolian (available with student discount Sun-Thur) is a frightening 8.4%! This delicious drop has become a crowd favourite that will not disappoint … it's said you can’t claim you’ve been to Bristol unless you’ve had one. Friendly, enthusiastic and extremely well informed about the drinks on offer, the funky young crew of the cider boat are known for their ability to convert the most stubborn of cider cynics. They're always delighted to help with recommendations and guide you

through your cider experience. With its diverse, alternative music selection and a variety of student events lined up for this winter (not to mention their very tasty hot mulled cider), freshers are advised to set sail for the cider boat early and return regularly. As the sign at the doorway says ... “You can’t walk on water, but you can run on cider.”

OPEN

Summer opening hours: MonSat 12noon-12midnight, Sun 12noon-10.30pm Winter opening hours: Mon-Fri 5pm-12midnight, Sun 12noon12midnight, Sun 12noon10.30pm

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SPORTSMAN Nevil Rd • Net-busting nirvana with up to four football matches at any time plus cricket, rugby, F1, tennis. Numerous screens, 3D PRINCE OF WALES Stoke Lane • Six Nations-central, Aviva awesome! HARE ON THE HILL Dove St • Terrace-tastic; intimate, atmospheric, the next-best thing to being there. BISHOPS Cheltenham Rd • Fillies as welcome as fellas to savour sport year-long HORTS Broad St • City centre convenience, wide drink range, 3D drama

PORTCULLIS 3 Wellington Terrace, Clifton. Tel: 0117 908 5536 • Midterrace marvel near Brunel’s bridge serving up to nine real ales. Entertaining Facebookery. Nibbles now arrived! RUNNER-UP CAMRA BRISTOL PUB OF THE YEAR 2010 PRINCE OF WALES 5 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 924 5552. Web: www.powbristol. co.uk • Most of your student loan could easily be spent at this mellow hang-out with its Soil Association-approved food, drink

and chilled crowd. COVERED GARDEN AMONG BRISTOL’S BEST SMOKING FACILITIES PRINCE OF WALES Stoke Lane, Westbury-on-Trym. Tel: 0117 962 3715. Web: www. princeofwales-butcombe.com • Popular with local sporting teams enjoying up to eight real ales plus homely grub. Fascinating wall memorabilia. PURPOSE-BUILT SMOKING AREA WITH OUTDOOR TV PUMP HOUSE Merchants Rd, Hotwells. Tel: 0117 927 2229. Web: www.thepumphouse.com • Handsome dockside boozer in a striking former pump house. Awardwinning, seasonal, modern English cuisine. QUINTON HOUSE 2 Park Place, Clifton. Tel: 0117 909 3857 • Dinky one-roomer where all from 18-80 enjoy superbly kept ales and cutabove conversation amid cheery cosiness. RED LION 206 Whitehall Rd, Easton, BS5 9BP. Tel: 0117 952 0171 • Another fine traditional boozer from the folk behind the Chelsea Inn, so expect the same friendly welcome and proper-job pub atmosphere. RICHMOND Gordon Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 923 7542 • Across from Bristol Uni SU, offering smart surroundings and an impressive drinks array

with food to boot. “Classy,” wrote our man. OPEN MIC MON, QUIZ TUE, FORTNIGHTLY COMEDY & MUSIC ROBIN HOOD’S RETREAT 197 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston. Tel: 0117 924 8639. Web: www. robinhoodsretreat.co.uk • Restaurant-quality food, around eight ales on tap, decked garden out back. 20 COCKTAILS, NUMEROUS RUMS & WHISKIES ROSE OF DENMARK 6 Dowry Place. Tel: 0117 940 5866 • Weekly-changing pub food menu, at least three real ales on. ROYAL OAK 385 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 989 2522 • Former Top Banana bronze-bagger where studes mix with ankle-biters and the not-soyoung in wonderfully inclusive vibe. Lagers a cut-above, good wine list, affordable food cooked with care. Fantastic rear garden. WOOD-FIRED PIZZAS, SUMMER PORK & CIDER FEST RUMMER HOTEL All Saints Lane. Tel: 0117 929 0111. Web: www.therummer. co.uk • Extraordinarily diverse drink range. Undoubtedly classy but informal – a first-date safe bet. MADRID HOTEL VIBE SCOTCHMAN & HIS PACK 20 St Michael’s Hill. Tel: 0117 373 0138 • The veranda/roof terrace is a sun-catching delight – watch Bristol bustle by. POOL, DARTS, WED QUIZ

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The Full Moon 1 North St, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3PR T: 0117 924 5007 W: www.fmbristol.co.uk

Multi-tasking Stokes Croft favourite

he Full Moon is one of Bristol’s most historic buildings. A beautiful 17th-century grade II listed coaching house in the heart of the city, converted into a spacious backpackers’ hotel (with over 60 beds including twin and double rooms, a TV lounge, conference room and guest kitchen), a bar and restaurant underneath, and the Attic bar and nightclub in the courtyard which also features an outside bar with wood-fired pizza oven, TVs and a music stage. The Full Moon pub is a large, friendly, airy, traditional boozer and restaurant with a modern twist. Comfy chairs and leather sofas abound, and the entire back exterior wall is part of the Moon Street Gallery. Over 10 original graffiti pieces have been sprayed here by some of the world’s best street artists. The Attic Bar, with in-house Opus entertainment system, stages live music events every week, hosting the best bands and DJs on the Bristol music scene. The room is also used for private parties and charity fundraisers. The cream of Bristol’s DJs also play in the Full Moon bar every Friday and Saturday. The emphasis is on freshly prepared, locally sourced, free-range, organic, homecooked food. The entire wine list is also organic. The twocourse backpackers’ menu includes a light-bite starter and seasonal main,

burgers, baguettes, salads, quesadillas and other favourites.

with light bites including slow cooked chilli king prawns and roasted halloumi with mango. The ALC menu is pub grub done to the highest standard – all-day breakfasts, burgers, ciabattas. They also do a killer Sunday roast, or after a particularly heavy weekend, try the Bloody Mary Sunday Special for just £3.50. The emphasis at the Full Moon is on food that’s locally sourced and then individually prepared to order. The seasonal two-course menu (£10) is constantly changing: (please see website for details). From September, two-course Sunday lunch will be £10 (£7.95 for main), with a starter or dessert, Sunday Bloody Mary, glass of house wine or pint of real ale. The bar menu consists of

Sample Menu Starter Slow-cooked chilli king prawns Main Baked trout on a bed of sautéed new potatoes, courgettes & rocket served with coriander butter sauce Dessert Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and organic double cream

PRICE Starter from £3.95/main from £6.95/dessert from £3.95/ Sunday roast from £7.95, two courses £10

DRINKS House wine from £3.50 gls, pints from £3

OPEN Mon-Wed 12noon-11pm, Thur-Fri 12noon-2am, Sat 112am, Sun 12noon-10.30pm

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FOOD&DRINK PUBS SEAMUS O’DONNELLS St Nicholas St. Tel: 0117 925 1283 • Genuine, very friendly Irish bar and splendid pre-club meet-up point. A TASTE OF TEMPLE BAR IN ST NICKS MARKET THE SHAKESPEARE Henry St, Totterdown. Tel: 0117 977 2911. Web: www.theshakey.co.uk • Traditional pub serving five real ales and a warm welcome. JAMMING, QUIZZES, DJS, LIVE MUSIC THE SHAKESPEARE TAVERN Prince St. Tel: 0117 929 7695 • Bristol’s oldest continually-licensed pub (since 1777) with food, drink, surroundings and atmosphere worthy of its Grade II-listed status. QUINTESSENTIALLY ENGLISH – AN ABSOLUTE BEAUTY SHIP INN 7-9 Lower Park Row. Tel: 0117 929 4390 • Spread across many nooks and crannies over several floors. PUB FOOD SERVED SPORTSMAN Seymour Ave. Tel 0117 942 7525 • Pool table- and sport fan-central boasting numerous screens just a hefty six from Gloucestershire CCC HQ. Venue’s man rates the pizzas. Top arrers, too. FREE POOL MON 6-11PM SPOTTED COW 139 North St, Southville. Tel: 0117 963 4433. Web: www. thespottedcowbristol.com • Traditional funky yet friendly with fantastic drink, grub and garden. TUE QUIZ, DJS FRI-SAT NIGHT & SUN AFTERNOON

STAG AND HOUNDS 74 Old Market St. Tel: 07546 082009. Facebook • Brilliant leftfield goings-on (live music, open mics, monthly poetry etc) from the Mother’s Ruin party people. Roof terrace and cosy fire plus 17th-century courtroom for hire! 10 TASTY BURGS INCLUDE BEEF RENDANG, BEEF & BEER AND PORK & CIDER APPLE

THREE SUGAR LOAVES 1 Christmas Steps. Tel: 0117 329 2523 • Modern alehouse offering excellent brews and flavoursome burgers in a quirky setting; the pub was made by knocking together three buildings. HOUSED IN FORMER SUGAR REFINERY (OVEN STILL IN SITU) DATING FROM 1680

STAR & DOVE 75-78 St Luke’s Rd, Totterdown. Tel: 0117 933 2892. Web: www. staranddove.co.uk • Former Venue Top Banana winner serving six real ales, 15-20 wines and tavern-style dining. Tue open mic. OUTDOOR COOKING AT THE FIREPIT

THE THREE TUNS 78 St George’s Rd, Hotwells. Tel: 0117 907 0689. Web: www. arborales.co.uk • Seven real ales, traditional cider, Pieminister pies (Thur, Fri lunchtimes) and covered and heated terrace. Irish folk music Mon 8.30pm. PROPER ALE PUB PAR EXCELLENCE

STAR & GARTER 33 Brook Rd, Montpelier. Tel: 0117 940 5552. Facebook • Legendary, lively, friendly inner-city pub guaranteeing the coolest reggae and ska tunes. DJs Fri and Sat, live music one Sun monthly (when curried goat’s also served). OPEN FROM 9PM MON-SAT & ONE SUN MONTHLY

THUNDERBOLT 124 Bath Rd, Totterdown. Tel: 0117 373 8947. Web: www. thethunderbolt.net • Housed in a tollbooth offering free arts on Wed (poetry/spoken word, music films, comedy), rising bands Thur, national bands Fri and Sat and roasts Sun. INTIMATE COMMUNITY VENUE, AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

SUGARLOAF 51 St Marks Rd, Easton. Tel: 0117 939 4498 • Traditional pub with pool tables. Top cider choices. A STONE’S THROW FROM STAPLETON ROAD STATION

THE VICTORIA Southleigh Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 974 5675 • Fisher Price-sized street-corner beauty (former Venue pub of the year) run by Bristol pub legends and featuring naff cocktail bar, winter fires and landlord’s thoughts bubble update. Six real ales, 30 Belgian beers, pork pies, scotch eggs. 70s COCKTAIL EVENINGS, CRAP-PRIZE BINGO, PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT, QUIZZES & TOP GEAR

TAP & BARREL 43 Dean Lane, Bedminster. Tel: 07530 431977 • Large, turn-of-thecentury biker-friendly pub. Covered and heated smoking area. POOL, DARTS, DISCO, LIVE BANDS

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★ The No. 1 VENUE in Bristol for ATMOSPHERE ★ Superb Range of Cask Beers, Ciders and Imports ★ Full Bar & Grill Menu served, Lunch time 12-3 pm & Evening 7 days a week ★ Great VENUE for Parties, Get-Togethers, Stag & Hen Nights etc. ★ Free WI FI, & Big Screen TV for MAJOR Sporting Events ★ New Outside Patio Area now open ★ 10% NUS & NHS Discount on ALL Food & Drink

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Colston Yard, Colston Street

0117 376 3232

Bristol BS1 5BD

On the site of the old Smiles Brewery Building

Sunday quiz night start 8.30pm Student night: Mondays & Thursdays start 7pm... Carlsberg and Strongbow only £1.50 a pint 2 main meals for £9 3 pool tables Watch live sport on 11 plasma TVs Now in HD and 3D, Free Wi-Fi Live Music every Saturday night

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PUBS FOOD&DRINK THE VICTORIA 40 James St, St Werburghs • Part of St Werburghs’ very fabric where a revamp and new management since last year have restored a local boozer vibe. VICTORIA PARK PUB & KITCHEN 66 Raymend Rd, Victoria Pk. Tel: 0117 330 6043. Web: www. thevictoriapark.co.uk • Three real ales, a dozen wines and pizzas cooked in outside wood-fired clay oven. BOOK CLUB, QUIZZES, OPEN MICS, SEWING GROUP THE VITTORIA 57 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 329 1282 • Traditional boozer feel. Up to five draughts with Courage Best a permanent. NAMED AFTER AN 1813 BATTLE WALKABOUT 40 Corn St. Tel: 0117 930 0181. Web: www.walkabout.eu.com • Huge Australian theme bar in a converted bank, with a neverending party atmosphere. BIG TVS FOR SPORT THE WELLINGTON Gloucester Rd, Horfield. Tel: 0117 951 3022. Web: www.bathales. com • Grand Bath Ales biggie atop Gloucester Road with fine ales and food plus 20+ alfresco tables. THE MODERN AND THE TRADITIONAL COMBINE PERFECTLY WESTBURY PARK TAVERN Northumbria Drive, Henleaze. Tel: 0117 962 4235 • Big and friendly, and handy for the rather

wonderful Orpheus cinema. EXTERIOR WAS USED AS THE YOUNG ONES’ LOCAL, THE KEBAB & CALCULATOR NEW THE W.G. GRACE 71-73 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 946 9780 • Wetherspoons newbie reinvigorating this end of The Strip. NAMED AFTER ONE OF ENGLAND’S GREATEST SPORTING HEROES WHITE BEAR St Michaels Hill. Tel: 0117 904 9054. Web: www.whitebearbristol.co.uk • Popular student hang-out with dartboard, Mon quiz, pool (free on Tue) and tucked-away areas ideal for private parties. Cut-above yet affordable main menu plus specials. BIJOU WARDROBE THEATRE UPSTAIRS WHITE HART Lower Maudlin St. Tel: 0117 926 8747 • Pieminister loveliness until evenings daily. Karaoke last Sat monthly. BOASTS THE COUNTRY’S OLDEST PUB CELLARS, DATING FROM 1190 WHITE LION Colston Ave. Tel: 0117 927 7744 • City-centre one-bar little ’un with quirky spiral staircase down to basement. BOASTS PART OF THE ORIGINAL CITY WALL THE WINDMILL 14 Windmill Hill. Tel: 0117 963 5440. Web: www.

SUPER STAR DJ BRISTOL

MOTHERS’ RUIN St Nicholas St • Recent nights have included Power Ballads, Mullet Music and The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drinking Club PIPE & SLIPPERS Cheltenham Rd • Decks manned Thur to Sun plus occasional DJ workshops STAR & GARTER Brook Rd • Essential ska and ranking reggae Fri and Sat at legendary Bristol nightspot BELL Hillgrove St • Local DJs 9.30pm-12midnight weekdays (1am weekends) BRIDGE INN Passage St • Vinyl collection + turntable = you do the spinning thewindmillbristol.com • Sister pub to Pipe & Slippers and Lazy Dog with jukebox, wi-fi and tidy terrace. QUIZ, STITCH ’N’ BITCH, ANNUAL ’TACHE-GROWING TUSSLE YE SHAKESPEARE 78 Victoria St • Old pub (circa 1636) with interesting architecture. Our man (and guest Charity) researched Cheeky Vimtos when dropping in. A HUMAN THIGH BONE WAS FOUND IN THE CELLAR WALL DURING RENOVATIONS IN 1950

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Three Sugar Loaves 1 Christmas Steps, Bristol, BS1 5BS T: 0117 329 2523

City centre ale house given a new lease of life

art of the burgeoning Mother’s Ruin family, this historic pub was given a new lease of life in March 2012. A former sugar house and sweet shop dating back to the 1600s now has new life as a premium city centre ale house. Tucked away at the bottom of the historic Christmas Steps, its warm and cosy atmosphere is enhanced by the multitude of nooks and crannies to settle into and the traditional wood burner still in the middle of the room. Full of history (look out for the original brick-built sugar oven still situated behind the bar), the pub is split onto two levels: the top level that used to house the Gaiety tea theatre in the early 1900s is now a home for quality acoustic music and dining, and the bottom level a home for quality real ales and ciders. There are three real ales permanently on the bar as well as guest ales from local and countrywide craft breweries and real ciders served from the barrel behind the bar. Food is served daily from 12noon to 8pm and is all produced on the premises, using local and seasonal ingredients where available. There is a full range of handmade gourmet burgers as well as more standard pub fare such as fish & chips and corned beef hash. A must to try is the traditional

PRICE Mains around £7.50

DRINKS Hungarian goulash made to a family recipe by the Hungarian chef. Sample Menu Mains Handmade beef rendang burger with fries and lime dressing; pork and cider apple burger; homemade carrot and celeriac bake with salad.

Local ales and ciders, imported lagers from £3 per pint, house wine £12.50 per btl

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Sun-Thur 12noon12midnight, Fri-Sat 12noon1am, food served till 8pm

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RESTAURANTS AFROCARIBBEAN: BRISTOL PLANTATION CARIBBEAN BAR & RESTAURANT 223 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5QP. Tel: 0117 907 7932. Web: www. plantationrestaurant.biz • A must-visit for all those inclined towards jerk chicken, goat curry and similarly tastebud-tantalising Caribbean cuisine, also live music and art. OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY TUE RICE & THINGS 120 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5RW. Tel: 0117 924 4832. Web: www. riceandthings.co.uk • Thoroughly authentic Jamaican delights.

AMERICAN: BRISTOL BURGER JOINT 83 Whiteladies Rd, BS9 2NT. Tel: 0117 329 0887. Web: www. theburgerjoint.co.uk • BJ roll back 40 years of processed atrocity and give life back to their chosen specialty. And so successful have they been that they’ve recently moved to new, larger premises featuring glorious alfresco opportunities to boot. Miss these burgers and you’ll seriously miss out. VISIT THE WEBSITE/FOLLOW THEM ON FACEBOOK FOR OFFERS AND DEALS CHOPHOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR Future Inn Cabot Circus Hotel,

Bond St South, BS3 3EN. Tel 0845 094 5588. Web: www. futureinns.co.uk • Steaks and chops chargrilled over mesquite wood chips, plus fresh fish and vegetarian options. FRANKIE & BENNY’S NEW YORK ITALIAN several branches across Bristol • See www.frankieandbennys. com GOURMET BURGER KITCHEN Glass Walk, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BT. Tel: 0117 927 9997; 74 Park St, BS1 5JX. Tel: 0117 316 9162. Web: www.gbk.co.uk • Upmarket, grown-up, high-quality burger chain. VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR REGULAR BIG DEALS ROCOTILLOS 1 Queens Row, Triangle South, Clifton, BS8 1EZ. Tel: 0117 929 7207 • Award winning1950s-style US diner specialising in tripledecker sandwiches, quesadillas, huge 100% beef burgers, fluffy pancakes, milkshakes etc, all-day bespoke breakfasts a speciality. TGI FRIDAY’S The Venue, Lysander Rd, Cribbs Causeway, BS10 7UB. Tel: 0844 692 0275. Web: www.tgifridays. co.uk • Classic American franchise fare supplemented by a huge range of cocktails. STUDENT SECRETS

For SERIOUSLY good, good value burgers

MEATY TREATS BEEFEATER GRILL BRISTOL FASHION The Haymarket & Emerson’s Green, Bristol • Huge portions of premium carnivorous treats in various formats, exceedingly well-priced for the quality on offer HUDSON BAR & GRILL London St, Bath • Superb sourcing (and saucing!) at this superchic contemporary steak house overseen by a long-established, charismatic master of the art of glamorous gourmet experiences COWSHED Whiteladies Rd, Bristol/ coming soon to Bladud Buildings, Bath • Well hung, boisterously beefy beauties of impeccably sourced origin served up in stylish surroundings, also offers a unique Hot Stone cook-your-steakyourself option

BATH FIREHOUSE ROTISSERIE 2 John St, BA1 2JL. Tel: 01225 482070. Web: www. firehouserotisserie.co.uk • Menus flaunt California-themed/Pacific Rim delights (rotisserie chicken, fabulous salads, stylish pizzas,

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Renato's Taverna dell Artista 33 King St, Bristol BS1 4DZ T: 0117 929 7712 E: info@renatos.net

Legendary late-night destination for the Bristol arts crowd

sk anybody who’s connected with the arts in Bristol where Renato’s is and they’ll be able to tell you more about it than just its location. To artists and theatre-goers alike, the warm and welcome hospitality here makes Renato’s Taverna dell’Artista the natural destination for pre-show eating or late-night socialising. The place is, quite simply, legendary. La Taverna, just a few doors up from the Old Vic, occupies the oldest building in King Street, dating from the 17th century. It has a unique atmosphere that stretches out over two floors: downstairs, the bar is the ideal location for quiet early-evening conversation, before later developing a shoulder-to-shoulder party feel as the pizzas fly from table to table, the food providing a fabulous accompaniment to thew general bonhomie. Upstairs, meanwhile, youyou can savour the same genuine Italian food in slightly more relaxed surroundings that strike a perfect balance between elegance and informality. The Observer called Renato’s a “much-loved favourite” - and nobody who’s been here would argue with that. Whether you’re

PRICE nipping in for an early-evening drink or fancy settling down for the night, Renato’s is just the place for enjoying the best of company. There’s a wide range of bottled beers from Poland, Belgium and Germany and, of course, Italy, including the award-winning Menabrea lager from Biella, Piedmont in the north of the country.

Starter £4.25-£7.50, main £6.95-£16.95, pizza from £8.50 & dessert £3.95-£4.50

DRINKS Extensive wine list, continental beers. House wine £13.50 btl

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RESTAURANTS FOOD&DRINK superb steaks etc) in contemporary bistro surroundings. GARFUNKEL’S The Empire, Orange Grove, BA1 1LP. Tel: 01225 461465. Web: www.garfunkels.co.uk • Loosely American-themed, family/touristfriendly grub, separate bar (with cocktail menu). ALFRESCO PATIO HUDSON BAR & GRILL 14 London St, BA1 5BU. Tel: 01225 332323. Web: www.hudsonbars. co.uk • Glamorous, classic California-style combinations of pan-global flavours served in contempo-elegant surroundings. TGI FRIDAY’S Unit 2a, Kingsmead, James St West, BA1 2BT. Tel: 01225 446929. Web: www.tgifridays.co.uk • Popular American-themed party-on chain housed within a multiplex cinema complex.

CHINESE: BRISTOL CATHAY RENDEZVOUS 30 King St, BS1 4DZ. Tel: 0117 922 6161 (opening hrs only). Web: www.cathay-rendezvous. com • One of the oldest zingers in town, specialising in highquality Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin cuisine. CHEUNG KONG CHINESE 2b North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7QB. Tel: 0117 973 5165 • Specialising in beautifully turnedout Cantonese and Pekingese fare and speciality teppa (sizzling) dishes.

DYNASTY 16a St Thomas St, Redcliffe, BS1 6JJ. Tel: 0117 925 0888. Web: www.dynasty-bristol.co.uk • Longestablished local favourite just down the road from the Fleece, atop a Chinese supermarket. DIM SUM HIGHLY RECOMMENDED JADE PALACE 277 Two Mile Hill Rd, Kingswood, BS15 1AX. Tel: 0117 967 3851 • Large, comfortable neighbourhood Chinese restaurant. Quality is high, but if quantity is important, there’s the good-value all-you-can-eat option. KOBE KARAOKE 2nd Floor, Nelson House, Nelson St, BS1 2JT. Tel: 07901 888882. Web: www.bristolkaraoke.co.uk • Singalongtastic venture from downstairs neighbours Shanghai Nights, with four karaoke rooms plus authentic menu offering modern takes on traditional Chinese dishes. MAYFLOWER 3a-5 Haymarket Walk, BS1 3LN. Tel: 0117 925 0555. Web: www.mayflower-bristol.co.uk • One of the finest Chinese restaurants in town, the place to go for authentic, utterly delicious Cantonese food. NEW EMPEROR COURT 26 Portland St, Clifton Village, BS8 4JB. Tel: 0117 973 1522/923 8661. Web: www. newemperorcourtrestaurant.co.uk • Long-established family-run restaurant majoring on Peking, Szechuan and Canton cuisine.

SHANGHAI NIGHTS Nelson House, Nelson St, BS1 2JT. Tel: 0117 945 0505. Web: www. shanghainightsbristol.co.uk • An impressively broad range of more than 140 cooked-to-order dishes, plus another 100 from the all-youcan-eat buffet station. WATER SKY BRISTOL Eastgate Oriental City, Eastgate Rd, Eastville, BS5 6XY. Tel: 0117 951 2888. Web: www.watersky-bristol. com • Vast and vibrant, atop the renowned Wai Yee Hong oriental supermarket. WONGS 12 Denmark St, St Pauls, BS1 5DQ. Tel: 0117 925 8883. Web: www. wongsrestaurantbristol.com • An enlightening education in Chinese regional food offering a choice of over 150 dishes. SHARING IS HEARTILY ENCOURAGED ZEN HARBOURSIDE First Floor, Explore Lane, Millennium Sq, Harbourside, BS1 5TY. Tel: 0117 920 9377. Web: www.zenharbourside.co.uk • Zen brings cuisine from 23 Chinese provinces to Millennium Square, and cooks it up with regal flair. SISTER TO THE LONGESTABLISHED DYNASTY

BATH HOI FAAN 41-42 St James’ Parade, BA1 1UQ. Tel: 01225 318212. Web: www. hoifaan.com • Menus juggle traditional classics and far-flung, lesser spotted dishes to great acclaim.

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FOOD&DRINK RESTAURANTS HON FUSION 25 Claverton Buildings, BA2 4LD. Tel: 01225 446020. Web: www.honfusion. com • Seriously good, wallet-friendly, fully authentic Chinese food in a nicely appointed Widcombe bistro. HONG KONG BISTRO 33 Southgate, BA1 1TP. Tel: 01225 318500/316088 • Efficient little canteen offering an extensive, walletfriendly selection of rice dishes, noodles, soups and sides, speedily served. PEKING 1-2 New St, Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2EF. Tel: 01225 461750/466377. Web: www.pekingrestaurantbath.co.uk • The longest-established Chinese restaurant in Bath, with menus revolving around traditional Cantonese, Szechuan and Peking classics. REAL CHINA ORIENTAL BUFFET Unit 3, Kingsmead Leisure Complex, 5-10 James St West, BA1 2BZ. Tel. 01225 332677. Web: www. therealchina.co.uk • Contemporary, eat-all-you-like Chinese buffet with teppanyaki kitchen.

ENGLISH: BRISTOL BRISTOL CONCORDE Shield Retail Park, Gloucester Rd North, Filton, BS34 7BR. Tel: 0117 906 3102. Web: www. brewersfayre.co.uk • Familyfriendly chain promising “pub food as it should be”. BEEFEATER GRILL BRISTOL FASHION The Haymarket, BS1 3LR. Tel: 0117 929 8953; Emersons

Green, BS16 7AN. Tel: 0117 956 4755. Web: www. beefeater.co.uk • National chain specialising in high-quality meat (and lots of it) with sides, accompaniments etc in equally perfect measure. SMART, WELL-PRICED, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BROWNS 38 Queens Rd, Clifton, BS8 1RE. Tel: 0117 930 4777. Web: www.browns-restaurants.com • Classic contemporary British brasserie fare supplemented by cocky cocktails. CARVERY COMPANY The Venue, Merlin Way, Cribbs Causeway, BS10 7SR. Tel: 0117 959 8272. Web: www. thecarverycompany.co.uk • Massive 350-seater restaurant, great grub at bargain prices. CHIN! CHIN! BAR & KITCHEN 155 St Michaels Hill, BS2 8DB. Tel: 0117 973 9393. Web: www. chinchinbarkitchen.com • Intimate café-bar-by-day, cosy bistro come sundown. CLIFTON SAUSAGE 7-9 Portland St, Clifton Village, BS8 4JA. Tel: 0117 973 1192. Web: www.cliftonsausage.co.uk • Superb sausages alongside classic modern Brit delights. STUDENT SECRETS For HIGHQUALITY meaty cuisine and lots of it

COWSHED 46 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2NH. Tel: 0117 973 3550. Web: www.thecowshedbristol.com • Full-on contemporary steakhouse. ELLIPSE AT MERCURE BRIGSTOW HOTEL 5-7 Welsh Back, BS1 4SP. Tel: 0117 929 1030. Web: www. accorhotels.com • Award-winning harbourside hotel restaurant, classy and romantic. GALA CASINO BRISTOL HARBOURSIDE Explore Lane, Harbourside, BS1 5TY. Tel: 0117 906 9970. Web: www.galacasino.co.uk • Fourthfloor, harbour views. Food is of the BBQ ribs/beer-battered onion rings persuasion. GREENS’ DINING ROOM 25 Zetland Rd, BS6 7AH. Tel: 0117 924 6437. Web: www. greensdiningroom.com • Familyrun with a daily-changing menu: largely revolving around classic European/modern British fare. JACKS BAR & BRASSERIE The Pavilion, 1 Hanover Quay, Harbourside, BS1 5JE. Tel: 0117 945 3990. Web: www. jacksbrasserie.co.uk • Lovely location, spiffing grub, open all day. RACKS BAR & KITCHEN St Pauls Rd, Clifton, BS8 1LX. Tel: 0117 974 1626. Web: www.racksbristol.co.uk • Lively bar/restaurant with a heavy emphasis on live big-screen sporting action. OFFERS ABOUND

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RESTAURANTS FOOD&DRINK RIVER GRILLE AT THE BRISTOL HOTEL Prince St, BS1 4QF. Tel: 0117 923 0333. Web: www.doylecollection. com • Chic, glam, stylish restaurant at the epicentre of a similarlythemed hotel. RUNCIBLE SPOON 3 Nine Tree Hill, Stokes Croft, BS1 3SB. Tel: 0117 329 7645. Web: www.the-runcible-spoon. com • An imaginative collection of ever-changing dishes using locally sourced seasonal ingredients. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SPOT Holiday Inn, Bond St, BS1 3LE. Tel: 0117 924 5000. Web: www. holidayinn.com • Sophisticated dining opportunity, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a contemporary English feel. STAR & DOVE 75-78 St Luke’s Rd, Totterdown, BS3 4RY. Tel: 0117 933 2892. Web: www.staranddove.co.uk • A fine old Bristol institution with an excellent reputation for grub. FABULOUS ROASTS TOWNHOUSE BAR & RESTAURANT 85 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2NT . Tel: 0117 973 9302. Web: www.thetownhousebristol.co.uk • Modern British cuisine in modern British surroundings. ZEST BISTRO Second Floor, House of Fraser, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BD. Tel: 0117 927 9395 • Stylish refuelling opportunities at the heart of a popular department store.

BATH ALFRESCO & VELLORE AT THE BATH SPA HOTEL Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, Sydney Rd, BA2 6JF. Tel: 01225 444424. Web: www. macdonaldhotels.co.uk • Choice of two restaurants within a supremely elegant five-star hotel and spa complex. ALLIUM BRASSERIE AT THE ABBEY HOTEL North Parade, BA1 1LF. Tel: 01225 461603. Web: www. abbeyhotelbath.co.uk • Revamped, glossy brasserie and bar offering a covered alfresco patio and all-day brasserie/full-on foodie menus. BATH PRIORY HOTEL & RESTAURANT Weston Rd, BA1 2XT. Tel: 01225 331922. Web: www.thebathpriory. co.uk • Bath’s original country house hotel: kitchen overseen by superchef Michael Caines. BATHWICK BOATMAN Forester Rd, Bathwick, BA2 6QP. Tel: 01225 428844. Web: www. bathwickboatman.com • Tranquil surroundings and homemade quality fare (including Sun roasts of the kind that mother would have made if only she’d known how) turn the BB into a beloved gem. BOATHOUSE Newbridge Rd, Newbridge, BA1 3NB. Tel: 01225 482584. Web: www.boathousebath.com • Serving modern, flexible menus for a bang-up-to-date contempopub experience. RECENTLY REFURBISHED

SOPHISTICATED TREATS GLASSBOAT Welsh Back, Bristol • Sparklingly pretty, longestablished, highly acclaimed floating haven of gourmet gorgeousness at the epicentre of Bristol’s historic docks BATH PRIORY Weston Rd, Bath • Old-school Hollywood-style glamour in genteel country house hotel surroundings with a kitchen overseen by celebrity chef Michael Caines BELL’S DINER York Rd, Bristol • One of Bristol’s most highly acclaimed, longstanding gourmet hotspots offers a truly memorable experience from start to finish courtesy of uberhob god Chris Wicks (see also Berwick Lodge)

BROWNS Orange Grove, BA1 1LP. Tel: 01225 461199. Web: www. browns-restaurants.com • Spacious, timeless, serving good-value lunch/dinner deals. Covered alfresco terrace. GREAT-VALUE COCKTAIL HAPPY HOUR BRUNEL’S AT THE ROYAL HOTEL Manvers St, BA1 1JP. Tel: 01225 463134. Web: www. royalhotelbath.co.uk • Steaks/ grills a speciality.

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BOISTEROUS BURGERS BURGER JOINT Whiteladies Rd, Bristol • The ultimate burgers? We think so – and we’re confident you’ll agree HALL & WOODHOUSE Old King St, Bath • Juicy patties of utter sumptuousness: beefy (or indeed, lamby) beauties to behold served with perfectly proper accompaniments GOURMET BURGER KITCHEN Cabot Circus, Bristol • Serves up exactly what the name suggests – after just one bite, you’ll never visit McNasties again

CAVENDISH AT THE DUKES HOTEL Dukes Hotel, Great Pulteney St, BA2 4DN. Tel: 01225 787963. Web: www.dukesbath.co.uk • Formal fine-dining offering seasonal menus that reflect the taste and variety of the very best British produce. CIRCUS CAFE & RESTAURANT 34 Brock St, BA1 2LN. Tel: 01225 466020. Web: www. thecircuscafeandrestaurant.co.uk • Chic contemporary bistro serving

morning coffee and elevenses, lunch, traditional teatime treats and full-on suppertime feasts. COSY CLUB Unit R4, SouthGate, BA1 1TP. Tel: 01225 464161. Web: www. cosyclub.co.uk • Flamboyant and laden with contemporary twists and turns, offering an all-day menu that takes in elevenses, light/ substantial lunches, terrific tapas and sturdy, homecooked treats. COMING SOON COWSHED 5 Bladud Buildings, BA1 5LS. Web: www.thecowshedbristol.com • Fullon contemporary steakhouse (also has a branch in Bristol), opening date TBC. DOWER HOUSE AT THE ROYAL CRESCENT HOTEL Royal Crescent Hotel, 16 Royal Crescent, BA1 2LS. Tel: 01225 823333. Web: www.royalcrescent. co.uk • From welcoming bar to graceful dining room and beyond, the Dower House is a paean to refined elan. YOU’RE IN THE HANDS OF EXPERTS HERE GASCOYNE PLACE 1 Sawclose, BA1 1EY. Tel: 01225 445854. Web: www.gascoyneplace. co.uk • Tasteful, easygoing cafe-bar/ restaurant. Menus are overseen by bright young uber-chef Ross Shaw. HALL & WOODHOUSE 1-3 Old King St, BA1 2JT. Tel: 01225 469259. Web: www. hall-woodhousebath.co.uk • Contemporary, split-level merrymaking venture where menus

cover all bases throughout the day (including excellent breakfasts and boisterous Sun roasts). ROOF GARDEN KOMEDIA CANTEEN 22-23 Westgate St, BA1 1EP. Tel: 0845 293 8480. Web: www. komedia.co.uk/bath • Lively contemporary diner attached to an entertainment pleasuredome offering food that adheres strictly to admirable principles regarding seasonality and sourcing. LIME LOUNGE 11 Margarets Buildings, BA1 2LP. Tel: 01225 421251. LITTLE LIME LOUNGE 2 Victoria Buildings, BA2 3EH. Tel: 01225 465343. Web: www. limeloungebath.co.uk • Pastries, sandwiches and soups segue into a lively, modern-Brit bistro menu as the sun sets at both branches. VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR WALLET-FRIENDLY OFFERS/ DEALS MARKET Sawclose, BA1 1EY. Tel: 01225 330009. Web: www.marketbath. com • Lively affair at the epicentre of Sawclose specialising in burgers, salads, sharing platters etc at down-to-earth prices. SPACIOUS ALFRESCO TERRACE MENU GORDON JONES 2 Wellsway, BA2 1EY. Tel: 01225 480871. Web: www. menugordonjones.co.uk • Bath’s most talked-about restaurant courtesy of characterful uberchef Gordon Jones. It’s tiny and there’s no set menu – in Gordon world, you get what you’re given.

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The Burger Joint 83 Whiteladies Rd, Bristol BS8 2NT T: 0117 329 0887 W: www.theburgerjoint.co.uk

Top-notch, top value nosh

he Burger Joint sells what most people reckon are the best burgers in Bristol. In fact, three years and 100,000 burgers after opening, they have outgrown their Cotham Hill restaurant and have moved to larger premises – just 100 metres away on Whiteladies Road. There’s probably nowhere in Bristol where you can eat as well and so cheaply. Proprietor Dan Bekhradnia explains: “I want to prove that well-cooked burgers made from high-quality ingredients can provide an outstanding dining experience for an outstanding price.” In keeping with their philosophy that everything should be freshly prepared and cooked on the premises, The Burger Joint has a carefully selected menu, focusing on (but not limited to) burgers: prime beef, Welsh lamb, venison, wild boar, chicken and two types of vegetarian burger, all made with locally sourced ingredients and to their own recipes, accompanied by homemade sauces and chargrilled to order. They also sell a range of starters, salads and desserts. In keeping with the same philosophy, wines and beers are specially selected to offer

a similar combination of quality and value – “with the emphasis always on quality,” says Dan. The Burger Joint offers a licensed restaurant (laidback decor, cool music, modern furnishings, and now a wonderful terrace for al fresco dining) and a takeaway service. People come from all over Bristol to this place, which has established itself as one of the city’s favourite destinations for those with good taste and a limited budget, and has consistently been among the top 10 Bristol restaurants on Tripadvisor.

Sample Menu Burgers Prime beef; lamb & mint; venison; mixed mushroom, garlic & herb Toppings Grilled bacon; four cheeses; roasted peppers; onion rings Sides Hand-cut chips; coleslaw; sweet potato chips; mixed salad Starters/Desserts Also available

PRICE Burger £7.50 (inc side dish)/ salads £7.50/starters & desserts £3.50

DRINKS Wines, beers, ciders, soft drinks.

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BY GOOD FOOD GUIDES Open daily: lunch and evenings, including holidays. Fully airconditioned. Take away available. Reasonable prices 10% Discount for Take Away meals 15% Discount for Students 368 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 8TP Reservations: Tel: 0117 924 5234/942 8505 Fax: 0117 914 5569

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RESTAURANTS FOOD&DRINK OLIVE TREE Queensberry Hotel, 4-7 Russel St, BA1 2QF. Tel: 01225 447928. Web: www.thequeensberry. co.uk • Offers broad appeal to contemporary chicsters, Bathonian traditionalists and hip long-weekenders, with topquality seasonal menus changing as frequently as the weather. ROMAN BATHS KITCHEN 11 Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LY. Tel: 01225 477877. Web: www. romanbaths.co.uk • Deli, café, gorgeous terrace and bright, breezy modern British bistro. ALFRESCO TERRACE OVERLOOKING BATH’S MOST ICONIC SQUARE SALLY LUNN’S 4 North Parade Passage, BA1 1NX. Tel: 01225 461634. Web: www. sallylunns.co.uk • One of Bath’s major tourist hotspots. The good lady’s buns are served up alongside historic English (and a bit of French) cuisine. VERY POPULAR FOR AFTERNOON TEA TASTING ROOM 6 Green St, BA1 2JY. Tel: 01225 483070. Web: www.www. tastingroom.co.uk • Eminently tasteful social sanctuary. Open for breakfast (brunch at weekend), lunch and dinner/tapas/bar snacks in the evening; tea, coffee, pastries served all day. CUTE UPPER-LEVEL ALFRESCO TERRACE THEATRE VAULTS RESTAURANT Sawclose, BA1 1EY. Tel: 01225

442265/448844 (theatre) • Atmospheric thesp hangout beneath the Theatre Royal.

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TRAMSHED Beehive Yard, BA1 5BD. Tel: 01225 421200. Web: www. thetramshedbath.co.uk • A sprawling bar, bright’n’breezy dining areas and heated and covered terrace delivering allday, flexible refreshment of the seasonal/modern British persuasion.

MUSET BY RONNIE Clifton Rd, Bristol • Utterly splendid, elegant food served in the kind of environment guaranteed to make the apple of your eye turn to mush

EUROPEAN& MEDITERRANEAN: BRISTOL A CAPPELLA 184c Wells Rd, Totterdown, BS4 2AL. Tel: 0117 971 3377. Web: www.acappellas.co.uk • Fine pizza BYO bistro and takeaway (and caféby day). VOTED BRISTOL’S BEST BUDGET ITALIAN 2011 IN THE GUARDIAN AQUA ITALIA RESTAURANT & BAR Welsh Back, BS1 4RR. Tel: 0117 915 6060; 153 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2RF. Tel: 0117 973 3314. Web: www.aqua-restaurant. com • The Whiteladies branch is all Rome-recalling elegance while the sister establishment sprawls elegantly along Welsh Back. Huge portions of locally sourced and organic (where possible) produce. BELL’S DINER 1 York Rd, Montpelier, BS6 5QB. Tel: 0117 924 0357. Web: www. bellsdiner.com • One of Bristol’s most acclaimed, imaginative

CASANIS Saville Row, Bath • If music be the food of lurve, this charmingly pretty, authentic French bistro offers a veritable opera to first daters and old romantics alike ENTALIA Whiteladies Rd, Bristol • Soft candlelight flickering in plenty of intimate cosy corners result in a setting guaranteed to make tender hearts go pitterpat before you’ve even started sharing the super-sensual mezze delights

restaurants showcasing chef/owner Chris Wicks’s modern, sophisticated style of cooking. SHEER CULINARY INDULGENCE BERWICK LODGE Berwick Drive, BS10 7TD. Tel: 0117 958 1590. Web: www. berwicklodge.co.uk • Another of Chris Wicks’s ventures (see above): a grand, stylish environment with a menu to match. For a top-value visit, check out the Mon-Thur brasserie menu. BORDEAUX QUAY V-Shed, Canons Way, Harbourside, BS1 5UH. Tel:

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FOOD&DRINK RESTAURANTS 0117 943 1200. Web: www. bordeaux-quay.co.uk • The foodie equivalent of the health industry’s holistic experience: restaurant, bar, brasserie, cookery school, deli, bakery, wine courses, all adhering to strictly green contemporary conventions. DAILY CHANGING MENUS REFLECT THE BEST OF WHAT’S LOCAL AND SEASONAL BOSTON TEA PARTY 75 Park St, BS1 5PF. Tel: 0117 929 8601; 1 Princess Victoria St, Clifton Village, BS8 4HR. Tel: 0117 973 4790; 97 Whiteladies Rd, BS8 2NT. Tel: 0117 923 9571; 156 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5RL. Tel: 0117 329 1454. Web: www. bostonteaparty.co.uk • One of Bristol’s true culinary success stories combines zesty liveliness with laidback feel, serving original, rustic food, brilliant breakfasts, salads, wraps, sandwiches and more. Also has a branch in Bath. BRAVAS 7 Cotham Hill, BS6 6LD. Tel: 0117 329 6887. Web: www. bravas.co.uk • Homely newbie already bringing in the crowds for its supper-club-cum-tapas feel. GREAT LUNCH DEALS BRIDGE CAFÉ Avon Gorge Hotel, Sion Hill, Clifton Village, BS8 4LD. Tel: 0117 973 8955/906 4652 (café reservations). Web: www. theavongorge.com • AA rosetteendorsed kitchen, fabulous views of the Suspension Bridge and Gorge from alfresco terrace.

BRISTOL BRIDGE 45-47 Baldwin St, BS1 1RA. Tel: 0117 922 1333. Web: www. bristolbridgerestaurant.co.uk • Lounge and café by day, restaurant by night, majoring on Mediterranean cuisine, fresh fish and steak. BYZANTIUM 2 Portwall Lane, BS1 6NB. Tel: 0117 922 1883. Web: www. byzantium.co.uk • Gorgeous, glamorous, evocative, dramatic pleasuredome flaunting food that offers a Mediterranean-style approach, using locally sourced ingredients. CITY CAFÉ Temple Way, BS1 6BF. Tel: 0117 910 2700. Web: www.citycafe. co.uk • Modern European menu, with plenty of classics to keep the traditional hotel clientele happy. COAL GRILL & BAR Glass House, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BX. Tel: 0117 954 4624. Web: www.coalgrillandbar.co.uk • Part of a national chain that’s as flame-happy as the name suggests. Signature dishes include Fire Sticks: flame-grilled skewers on a hot skillet. DELMONICO 217 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NN. Tel: 0117 944 5673. Web: www. delmonico.co.uk • Longstanding Gloucester Road charmer, where hearty food ranges across European styles in a leisurely atmosphere. FLINTY RED 34 Cotham Hill, BS6 6LA. Tel:

0117 923 8755. Web: www. flintyred.co.uk, www.corksof. com • Very fine wine bar meets tapas hotspot meets French deli at this distinctively tasteful, vibrant venture. GLASSBOAT Welsh Back, BS1 4SB. Tel: 0117 929 0704. Web: www. glassboat.co.uk • Unique (and very pretty) destination diner offering an award-winning combination of fresh, creative food and exquisite service on board. IN THE HEART OF THE CITY’S DOCKS GOLDBRICK HOUSE 67-69 Park St, BS1 5PB. Tel: 0117 945 1950. Web: www. goldbrickhouse.co.uk • Pulls off the neat trick of proving fabulously popular whilst retaining an air of exclusivity. Menus (including breakfast/ all-day brunch) are generally modern European with a nod towards Mediterranean cuisine, with a few good old-fashioned British classics thrown in. FASCINATING SPLIT-LEVEL BUILDING, INCLUDING ROOFTOP TERRACE H BAR BISTRO Colston Hall, Colston St, BS1 5AR. Tel: 0117 352 1151. Web: www.thehbar.co.uk • Imaginative Latin American bistro specialising in top-notch Brazilian/Mediterranean fusion fare at the epicentre of the Bristol version of London’s South Bank complex.

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RESTAURANTS FOOD&DRINK HARVEY NICHOLS SECOND FLOOR RESTAURANT & BAR Philadelphia St, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BZ. Tel: 0117 916 8898. Web: www.harveynichols.com • Sumptuous 82-seater restaurant. WOW FACTOR COMES AS STANDARD HOTEL DU VIN & BISTRO Sugar House, Narrow Lewins Mead, BS1 2NU. Tel: 0117 925 5577. Web: www.hotelduvin. com • Long-time high-end Bristol foodie hotspot where diners enjoy 28-day-matured steaks, French onion soup and other Gallicinfluenced faves. If you’re looking to treat someone to a special night out, this place should be near the top of your list. JUNIPER 21 Cotham Rd South, BS6 5TZ. Tel: 0117 942 1744. Web: www. juniperrestaurant.co.uk • Neighbourhood eatery serving a cracking Anglo-European menu. Reliably imaginative food skillfully prepared and served with style. KILN AT THE RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL Ramada Plaza Hotel, Redcliffe Way, BS1 6NJ. Tel: 0117 926 0041. Web: www.ramadajarvis. co.uk • Classic English cuisine and local cheeses rub up alongside European/ international favourites. HOUSED IN THE SHELL OF A 17TH-CENTURY GLASS KILN LIDO Oakfield Place, Clifton, BS8 2BJ. Tel: 0117 933 9533. Web: www.

lidobristol.com • Featuring a restaurant overlooking the pool. Since reopening four years ago, the long-neglected 1849 complex has been making up for lost time by swiftly becoming one of the most popular chillout locations in town. ONE OF THE MOST RELAXED SPOTS IN THE CITY LIVING ROOM Building 11, Canons Way, Harbourside, BS1 5TY. Tel: 0117 925 3993. Web: www. thelivingroom.co.uk • Popular chain accommodating 200 pleasureseekers over two open-plan floors. BRIGHT AND BUSTLING HARBOURSIDE FAVE LOCKSIDE 1 Brunel Lock Rd, Cumberland Basin, BS1 6XS. Tel: 0117 925 5800. Web: www.lockside. net • Long-running dockside institution offering all manner of deliciously straightforward treats alongside more fancy fare. Menu stays winningly eclectic throughout the day. MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL College Green, BS1 5TA. Tel: 0117 925 5100. Web: www. bristolmarriottroyal.co.uk • Grand Victorian-style hotel offering everything from light bites to full-on evening meals. MEZZALUNA 81 West St, Bedminster, BS3 3NU. Tel: 0117 953 2069. Web: www.mezzalunarestaurant.co.uk • Turkey-centric tastes of the Med with a mix of mezze dishes and evening ALC menu. Trad

CHIC & UNIQUE 40 ALFRED PLACE Alfred Place, Kingsdown, Bristol • Do what you like (literally – see listing) at this eminently flexible semi-pop-up venture MENU GORDON JONES Wellsway, Bath • 14 covers + 1 menu + 1 characterful superchef = instant iconic status in Bath RUNCIBLE SPOON Nine Tree Hill, Bristol • Supper courtesy of Bristol’s eclectic foodie collective never fails to inspire and delight

breakfasts too. CHECK WEBSITE FOR OFFERS MOREISH 6 Chandos Rd, Redland, BS6 6PE. Tel: 0117 970 6078. Web: www.moreishrestaurant.co.uk • Snug, chic communitybeloved café by day, relaxed bistro come eventide, infused with modern European flair. Check out the seven-course taster menu to best appreciate the fare on offer. MUD DOCK 40 The Grove, Harbourside, BS1 4RB. Tel: 0117 934 9734. Web: www.mud-dock.com • Downstairs, the converted warehouse caters to the city’s cycling fraternity, while upstairs it’s food all the way. Tapas is a major player on the menu, alongside French, Italian, Portuguese and Brazilian themes.

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FOOD&DRINK RESTAURANTS MUSET BY RONNIE 16 Clifton Rd, BS8 1AF. Tel: 0117 973 7248. Web: www.ronniesrestaurant.co.uk • Near-peerless foodie emporium involving a kaleidoscope of ingredients, culinary surprises and a live webcam allowing diners a peek into the behind-the-scenes world of the chefs. NO 4 Rodney Hotel, 4 Rodney Place (off Clifton Down Rd), BS8 4HY. Tel: 0117 970 6869. Web: www. numberfourrestaurant.co.uk • Gracious Georgian facade, huge sash windows, roaring fire and beautiful gardens, with food endorsed by an AA rosette awarded for ‘culinary mastery’. Excellent wine list. POSH BAR IS PERFECT FOR SUMMER PRE-DINNER COCKTAILS OLD BOOKSHOP 65 North St, BS3 1ES. Tel: 0117 373 8907. Web: www. theoldbookshop.co.uk • Unselfconsciously eclectic, effortlessly chic but refreshingly unpretentious, masters of the art of brunch, tapas and tasteful titbits supplemented by a well-stocked bar. Live music most evenings, also hosts community-centric events (visit website for details). OLIVE SHED Princes Wharf, Harbourside, BS1 4RN. Tel: 0117 929 1960. Web: www.theoliveshed.com • Lovely, Mediterranean-infused restaurant/ café-bar/deli. Olives predominate, salads and tapas pack the deli counter, and classic European

faves proliferate. PEOPLE-PLEASING MENU PUMP HOUSE Merchants Rd, Hotwells, BS8 4PZ. Tel: 0117 927 2229. Web: www. the-pumphouse.com • The PH kitchen brings forth pretensionfree, delicious, fresh and wild food for both upstairs restaurant and ground-floor bar. RIVERSTATION The Grove, Harbourside, BS1 4RB. Tel: 0117 914 4434. Web: www.riverstation.co.uk • Twinterraced Harbourside restaurant and bar+kitchen treading a clever tightrope between chic smartness and unfussy informality, with a firm accent on freshness and seasonality. SEVERNSHED The Grove, Harbourside, BS1 4RB. Tel: 0117 925 1212. Web: www.severnshedrestaurant.co.uk • Balcony has space for up to 80, with fine alfresco dining, and the bright indoor restaurant offers a laidback yet luxurious ambience. EXCELLENT TAPAS AND SUPERB COCKTAILS SPYGLASS BARBECUE & GRILL Welsh Back, Harbourside, BS1 4SB. Tel: 0117 927 7050. Web: www. spyglassbristol.co.uk • Floating, seasonal, high-end barbie-oriented gem, serving quality grills and wood-fired pizza. Gets very busy, with bookings taken only for groups of 8+. SANGRIA ON TAP AND COCKTAILS BY THE PITCHER SQUARE KITCHEN 15 Berkeley Sq, Clifton, BS8 1HB.

Tel: 0117 921 0455. Web: www. thesquareclub.com • Choose your spot to idle a while between the Square Kitchen (main restaurant), Lounge (café-centric area), Lower Deck (cocktail bar) and the Terrace. SUGO 91 Regent St, Kingswood, BS15 8LJ. Tel: 0117 961 9322. Web: www. sugo-bristol.co.uk • Greek dishes, both mezze and mains, in addition to a comprehensive Italian selection and a full ‘grill’ choice of steaks. TYRELLS AT THE GRAND The Grand, 53-58 Broad St, BS1 2EL. Tel: 0871 376 9042. Web: www.thistle.com • Modern British and European cuisine, widely acknowledged to be amongst the best hotel food in Bristol. URBAN WOOD 90 Colston St, BS1 5BB. Tel: 0117 929 3627. Web: www. theurbanwood.com • Independent establishment split into two rooms: the front offers deep sofas and intimate tables, leaving the back a room for party/meeting hire. FRESHLY PREPARED, REASONABLY PRICED FOOD VILLAGER 35-36 Church Rd, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3EQ. Tel: 0117 950 0373. Web: www.villager-restaurant.co.uk • Properly charming, with modern English, French and Mediterranean influences leading the way. WATERSHED CAFÉ-BAR 1 Canons Rd, Harbourside, BS1 5TX. Tel: 0117 927 5101. Web: www.watershed.co.uk • Very

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RESTAURANTS FOOD&DRINK pleasant, often lively venture with a plot-to-plate organic/seasonal/ local policy. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE CINEMA, EXHIBITIONS AND SHOP NEW WILKS 1 Chandos Rd. Tel: 0117 973 7999. Web: www.wilksrestaurant. co.uk • Modern, vibrant restaurant offering creative, affordable dining where stood the legendary Culinaria. FOOD FOR HOME TOO – FROM YOUR SUPPER TO YOUR DINNER PARTY! ZAZU’S KITCHEN 225 Gloucester Rd, BS8 7NR. Tel: 0117 944 5500. Web: www. zazuskitchen.co.uk • Independent emporium where quality is standard. Brunch is popular and dinner is inventive all the way – check online for full delights – with fuller tapas menu to follow.

RAPHAEL Gascoyne House, Upper Borough Walls, BA1 1RN. Tel: 01225 480042. Web: www.raphaelrestaurant.co.uk • Cosy, candlelit, contemporary bistro. Menus feature imaginative Medi-themed dishes based around seasonal availability. RIVERSIDE CAFE 17 Argyle St (below Pulteney Bridge), BA2 4BQ. Tel: 01225 480532. Web: www. riversidecafebath.co.uk • Charming cafe-bar in a unique location serving fabulous breakfasts, lunches and thoughtfully eclectic suppers on a modern Brit/Med/global theme. SAME, SAME BUT DIFFERENT 7a Princes Buildings, BA1 2ED. Tel: 01225 466856. Web: www.samesame.co.uk • Sturdy Medi-themed yumminess served Thur-Sat eves at this charming licensed cafe. EXCELLENT TAPAS

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TILLEYS BISTRO 3 North Parade Passage, BA1 1NX. Tel: 01225 484200. Web: www. tilleysbistro.co.uk • Subterranean vault with a homely, farmhouse kitchen feel: mix and match from a selection of small, medium and large dishes, paying homage to robust Mediterranean influences.

GREEN PARK BRASSERIE Green Park Station, BA1 1JB. Tel: 01225 338565. Web: www. greenparkbrasserie.com • Convivial Euro-style brasserie. Mornings are all about coffee and cakes, set menus are exceptionally good value, and evening ALC is always imaginative.

WOODS 9-13 Alfred St, BA1 2QX. Tel: 01225 314812. Web: www. woodsrestaurant.com • Upmarket but informal bistro serving affordable modern European classics. FRENCH-STYLE BAR-BRASSERIE AREA AT THE FRONT

ZERODEGREES 53 Colston St, BS1 5BA. Tel: 0117 925 2706. Web: www.zerodegrees. co.uk • Award-winning microbrewery. Food-wise, mussels and fine gourmet pizzas lead the way

LATE DATES LIVING ROOM Canons Way, Bristol • Happy to take a 10pm booking – dine late, then chill out in the bar PREMIER Argyle St, Bath • Upmarket balti/classic curry house, last orders 1am Mon-Thur, 1.30am Fri-Sat SHEESH MAHAL Gloucester Rd, Bristol • Postpub curry calling? You’ve come to the right place

FISH: BRISTOL FISHERS 35 Princess Victoria St, Clifton Village, BS8 4BX. Tel: 0117 974 7044. Web: www.fishers-restaurant. com • A holiday from home, with a smart seaside restaurant feel. Menus are entirely seafood-based, with freshly caught temptations presented in interesting variety. LOCH FYNE Queen Charlotte St, Welsh Back, BS1 4HQ. Tel: 0117 930 7160. Web: www. lochfyne.com • Renowned chain specialising in sustainably sourced fish and shellfish. Smoked salmon and oysters a speciality. SEE WEBSITE FOR ONLINE SHOP AND OFFERS

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FOOD&DRINK RESTAURANTS ROCKFISH GRILL & SEAFOOD MARKET 128 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2RS. Tel: 0117 973 7384. Web: www.rockfishgrill.co.uk • Stylish, informal, relaxed eatery, cookery school and seafood market: partake of the freshest of seafood, simply prepared and cooked to your liking.

BATH LOCH FYNE 24 Milsom St, BA1 1DG. Tel: 01225 750120. Web: www. lochfyne.com • See Bristol listing.

FRENCH: BRISTOL BISTRO BIERE 112 Princess Victoria St, Clifton Village, BS8 4DB. Tel: 0117 946 7870. Web: www.bistrobiere. co.uk • Lively fusion of contemporary and old-school French bistro classics. BRASSERIE BLANC Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BF. Tel: 0117 910 2410. Web: www.brasserieblanc.com • Raymond Blanc’s relaxed, stylish 140-seat restaurant serves French classics and modern dishes at decent prices. SEE WEBSITE FOR OFFERS, MENUS AND ONLINE SHOP CAFÉ ROUGE Unit SU51A, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BD. Tel: 0117 954 4808; 85 Park St, BS1 5PJ. Tel: 0117 929 2571; Unit R4, The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, BS10 7TG. Tel: 0117

950 8730. Web: www.caferouge. co.uk • Lively, upmarket Frenchthemed café-bar/brasserie/ restaurant chain. CÔTE BRASSERIE 27 The Mall, Clifton Village, BS8 4JG. Tel: 0117 970 6779. Web: www.cote-restaurants. co.uk • Modern versions of Gallic classics in a contemporary brasserie environment.

BATH BEAUJOLAIS BISTRO BAR 5 Chapel Row (off Queen Sq), BA1 1HN. Tel: 01225 423417. Web: www.beaujolaisbath.co.uk • Paris-style boho brasserie with characterful proprietor to match. Laidback but lively surroundings and menus that regularly feature competent Gallic delights. ALFRESCO GARDEN BISTRO LA BARRIQUE 31 Barton St, BA1 1HG. Tel: 01225 463861. Web: www. bistrolabarrique.co.uk • Cheerful, distinctly welcoming cafesociety surroundings and a lively menu selection largely revolving around petits plats (French version of tapas). LOVELY GARDEN OUTBACK BRASSERIE BLANC Francis Hotel, Queen Sq, BA1 2HH. Tel: 01225 303860. Web: www.brasserieblanc. com • Raymond Blanc’s rather splendid Bath incarnation (see also Bristol), featuring a bar and brasserie at the epicentre of the chic Francis Hotel.

CAFÉ ROUGE 15 Milsom St, BA1 1DE. Tel: 01225 462368. Web: www. caferouge.co.uk • See Bristol listing. CASANIS 4 Saville Row, BA1 2QP. Tel: 01225 780055. Web: www.casanis.co.uk • One of the prettiest restaurants in Bath, serving exemplary, authentic French bistro food in elegant but gently informal surroundings. ROMANTIC TO THE MAX COTE BRASSERIE 27 Milsom Place, BA1 1BZ. Tel: 01225 335509. Web: www.coterestaurants.co.uk • See Bristol listing. SUPERB ALFRESCO OPPORTUNITIES

GLOBAL: BRISTOL 40 ALFRED PLACE 40 Alfred Place, Kingsdown, BS2 8HD. Tel: 0117 944 3060. Web: www.40alfredplace.net • A blank canvas of a restaurant. Truly: 44 seats ready for hire in fully licensed premises for pop-up ventures and event organisers to do with as they will. By day, the venue is given over to a long-term pop-up, Harrison Laird Mum’s Café. GIRAFFE Glass House, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BX. Tel: 0117 930 0603. Web: www.giraffe.net • Global all the way: go from breakfasting in Mexico to a Middle Eastern sundown via a Texan lunch. More determinedly populist fare includes crowd-pleasers such as burgers, pizzas etc.

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Tampopo Glasshouse (Level 3), Cabot Circus, Bristol BS1 3BX T: 0117 927 7008 W: www.tampopo.co.uk @TampopoEats

Big servings of authentic East Asian street food

ou'll find Tampopo in Cabot Circus next door to the cinema. Bringing you the authentic tastes of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan and Korea through healthy, high-quality food at value-for-money prices with quick, friendly service. Soothing steaming noodles, slow-cooked curries, sizzling stirfries full of goodness and flavour… they’ve recreated the flavours and aromas traditionally found at the bustling street-markets of Bangkok and Hanoi, Singapore’s hawker stalls and Tokyo’s noodle vendors. Just like in kitchens across East Asia, sauces and stocks are conjured up daily, using the freshest market produce. ‘Stunning East Asian food in big servings at small prices,’ wrote the Observer. ‘The thinking noodle eater’s Wagamama,’ said the Manchester Evening News. ‘Serves the best, and most authentic, Asian street food in London,’ reckons the Evening Standard. Tampopo is perfect for a quick pre/post-movie bite or healthy, tasty lunch break from work or shopping. Their Eastern Express Menu (Mon - Fri 12noon-5pm) lets you choose from six of their

choi sum, bean sprouts, roasted peanuts Dessert Bubor pulot hittam (Malaysia): sticky black rice pudding, made with creamy coconut milk and luscious palm sugar.

PRICE favourite main menu dishes, plus a side-order of their famous Gyoza dumplings from Japan or deliciously crunchy, fresh Goi Cuon rice-paper rolls from Vietnam, all for the princely sum of £7.95. Sample Menu Small Dish Bulgogi (Korea): thinly sliced chargrilled marinated rump steak on Chinese leaf, with kimchi (fiery pickled cabbage) Main Pad thai (Thailand): sour-sweet flat rice noodles wok-fried with chicken breast,

Starter £1.90-£6.25, main £5.25-£9.50, dessert £3.60£4.95.

DRINKS Beers inc Asahi, Tiger. Vietnamese coffee and green tea. Wine from £13.95 btl, £3.25 gls

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Mon-Sat 12noon-11pm, Sun 12noon-10pm

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FOOD&DRINK RESTAURANTS IROKO 27-29 Midland Rd, St Philips, BS2 0JT. Tel: 0117 329 4462. Web: www.irokorestaurantbristol.com • Fine quality, authentic Nigerian fare: well-prepared, distinctive food. GREAT SERVICE POCO 45 Jamaica St, Stokes Croft, BS2 8JP. Tel: 0117 923 2233. Web: www.tomsfeast.com/restaurants/ poco-bristol • NY-style brunch, salad wraps and sourdough sandwiches for lunch, before a menu of Brit-centric tapas, local wines and cocktails take over come eventide. PREVIEW BUFFET BAR The Venue, Merlin Rd, Cribbs Causeway, BS10 7SR. Tel: 0117 959 8282. Web: www.previewbuffetbar. co.uk • All-you-can-eat buffet bar and bringer-forth of the single fixed-priced deal across pizza, pasta, grills, Oriental wok dishes, burgers, roasts and desserts. SISTER TO THE NEXT-DOOR CARVERY RESTAURANT STUDIO ONE AT CINEMA DE LUX Showcase Cinema de Lux, Glass House, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BX. Tel: 0117 910 0091. Web: www. showcasecinemas.co.uk • Restaurant and full-service bar within Cinema de Lux, with an internationally inspired menu. ZAZA BAZAAR Canons Rd, Harbourside, BS1 5UH. Tel: 0117 922 0330. Web: www.zazabazaar.com • Huge and extremely popular, based around, a simple concept: buy a plate,

fill it up and repeat until gorged on colourful Indian, Far Eastern, European and Tex-Mex cuisine.

BATH GIRAFFE 8 Dorchester St, BA1 1SS. Tel: 01225 463333. Web: www.giraffe. net • See Bristol listing. JIMMY SPICE’S 6 Dorchester St, BA1 1SS. Tel: 01225 426802. Web: www. jimmyspices.co.uk • Eighth in an ever-expanding national chain bringing together the flavours of Thailand, China, India, Mexico, Italy and Japan on an array of hotplates and woks. COMING SOON VAULTS SouthGate, BA1 1AQ. Web: www.southgatebath.com • The final stage of the SouthGate redevelopment project: expect six restaurant/cafe-bars and five food kiosks. AUTUMN 2012

GREEK& TURKISH: BRISTOL EL BAHDJA 39 Stokes Croft, BS1 3PY. Tel: 07859 009128 • Fine Greekinfluenced Mediterranean fare, including faves such as moussaka, stifado, baklava and more. ENTELIA 50 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2NH. Tel: 0117 946 6793. Web: www.entelia.co.uk

• Contemporary Greek tavern. HOTSPOT FOR THE ROMANTICALLY INCLINED EZO 6 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AL. Tel: 0117 944 2005. Web: www.ezo.org.uk • Unremittingly upbeat and colourful with an extensive menu of traditional dishes. OZ 4 Triangle South, Clifton, BS8 1EY. Tel: 0117 927 3097. Web: www.ozrestaurant.co.uk • Smart, unpretentious Turkish restaurant with a range of decidedly tasty set meals. THE NAME IS PRONOUNCED ‘URZ’

BATH MARMARIS 4-5 Grand Parade, BA2 4AN. Tel: 01225 461946 • Longstanding Turkish taverna where prices are low and the vibe always lively. OPA 14 North Parade, BA2 4AJ. Tel: 01225 317900. Web: www. opabath.com • Contempo-glam Greek café-bar and restaurant offering a vast range of sociable mezze dishes and heartier fare.

INDIAN& NEPALESE: BRISTOL 4500 MILES FROM DELHI 8-10 Colston Ave, BS1 4ST. Tel: 0117 929 2224. Web: www.4500miles.co.uk • Classical

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RESTAURANTS FOOD&DRINK Indian fare meets smart modernism in this 200-cover business. NICELY BALANCED MENUS AHMED’S CURRY CAFÉ 1e Chandos Rd, Redland, BS6 6PG. Tel: 0117 946 6466/973 5800. Web: www.ahmedscurrycafe. co.uk • Rightly renowned for its ‘currinary’ brilliance, with a vastly extensive menu. AL’S TIKKA GRILL 33 Ashton Rd, Ashton, BS3 2EG. Tel: 0117 985 3016. Web: www. alstikkagrill.com • Chameleon place that operates as café by day (technically known as Hungry Bite) before transforming into cosy, candlelit Indian BYO bistro by night. BOMBAY SPICE 10 The Mall, Clifton Village, BS8 4DR. Tel: 0117 970 6066 • Firm favourite with diners in Clifton, with an extensive menu celebrating Indian cooking with a modern touch.

CURRY HOUSE 393 Bath Rd, Brislington, BS4 3EU. Tel: 0117 977 9090. Web: www.curryhouse-bristol.co.uk • Assured, simple cooking at this Bath Road institution serving an excellent buffet menu alongside traditional Indian menu classics. DEV’S KERALA 180 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NU. Tel: 0117 924 5555. Web: www. devskerala.co.uk • Specialises in beautifully turned-out cuisine: a proper taste of south India and a bargain to boot. LUNCH BOX FOR £4.50 EASTERN SPICE 269 Two Mile Hill Rd, Kingswood, BS15 1AX. Tel: 0117 935 2335. Web: www. easternspice.co.uk • Inexpensive curry house serving all the favourites, plus a fair few dishes you won’t find elsewhere. CHEF’S SPECIALS COME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

BRISTOL RAJ 36 Alma Vale Rd, Clifton, BS8 2HS. Tel: 0117 973 1414. Web: www.bristolraj.co.uk • Reassuringly old school diner serving stylishly updated versions of Indian classics. WALLET-FRIENDLY PRICES

EASTERN TASTE 94 St Marks Rd, Easton, BS5 6JH. Tel: 0117 952 0718. Web: www. easterntaste.co.uk • Homely old favourite, with a warm community vibe and bargain-basement prices for top-notch fare. SPLENDID BANGLADESHI HOMECOOKING

BRUNEL RAJ 6-7 Waterloo St, Clifton Village, BS8 4BT. Tel: 0117 973 2641. Web: www.brunelraj.co.uk • Multi-award-winning restaurant that’s been listed twice as one of the Top UK Restaurants by Hardens.

GANESHA 54-56 Bedminster Parade, BS3 4HS. Tel: 0117 953 3990. Web: www.ganeshaindiancuisine.com • A rightly popular restaurant south of the river, specialising in recipes from Goa, Kerala and Maharashtra.

NEW OLD INDIA NAMASKAR LOUNGE Welsh Back, Bristol • Superchic modern Indian hotspot combining authentic Mumbaiinspired menus with a uniquely stylish, contempo-glam bar specialising in fabulous cocktails MINT ROOM Lower Bristol Rd, Bath • Uppercrust modern Indian fabulosity resulting in a stellar experience at down-to-earth prices MYRISTICA Welsh Back, Bristol • Highly acclaimed masters of the art of lesser-spotted, authentic and region-specific Indian delights created by experts in the genre

GANGES 368 Gloucester Rd, Horfield, BS7 8TP. Tel: 0117 924 5234. Web: www.gangesbristol.co.uk • Longstanding, highly acclaimed and enduringly popular restaurant specialising in classic Indian/Tibetan/ Bangladeshi fare plus superb bar. KASHMIR 15 High St, Easton, BS5 6DX. Tel: 0117 952 0004 • Truly delicious fare. Dead friendly, too, and a pillar of its local community. EXTRAORDINARILY CHEAP PRICES AND BYO KATHMANDU Colston Tower, Colston St, BS1 4XN. Tel: 0117 929 4455. Web: www. kathmandu-curry.com • Family-run and serving fresh, light

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INDIAN CHARMERS BENGAL BRASSERIE Milsom St, Bath • Cosy and characterful, at the end of a historic little passageway that leads off the Milsom St main drag GANGES Gloucester Rd, Bristol • Established over 30 years ago, and still one of Bristol’s most highly acclaimed, laidback Indian eateries JAMUNA High St, Bath • Quietly glamorous, offering gorgeous views of Bath Abbey, spectacularly pretty when floodlit after sundown

cuisine infused with unique flavours, with traditional seafood dishes a speciality. EXCELLENT VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN OPTIONS KOHI NOOR 211 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2XS. Tel: 0117 973 3823. Web: www.kohinoorofbristol.co.uk • A fine addition to the local scene, with a menu shifting around India, from Rajasthani specialities to lamb pasanda and pahari kebabs. KRISHNA’S INN 4 Byron Place, The Triangle, Clifton, BS8 1JT. Tel: 0117 927 6864. Web: STUDENT SECRETS For INSPIRED, MODERN, FRESH Indian food

www.keralagroup.co.uk • Part of a nine-strong chain bringing forth deliciously healthy Keralan cuisine. Expect jolly reasonable prices and distinctive dishes. LAL JOMI PAVILION 2 Harcourt Rd (off Coldharbour Rd), Redland, BS6 7RG. Tel: 0117 942 1640. Web: www.laljomi.yellsites. co.uk • Another venerable institution, serving food recommended by the Good Curry Guide for close to a quarter century. MADRAS EXPRESS 223 North St, BS3 1JJ. Tel: 0117 966 9008. Web: www.madras-express. co.uk • Intimate setting for food drawing influence from across the Indian subcontinent. EXPECT A WARM WELCOME AND HEARTY PORTIONS MASALA CAFÉ 2 Jacobs Wells Rd, BS8 1EA. Tel: 0117 930 4194. Web: www. ahmedsmasalacafe.co.uk • From the team responsible for Ahmed’s Curry Café comes a meeting of new and old India. Nicely spacious, this is another loyalty-engendering gem.

courtesy of this exciting, glamorous merrymaking complex featuring a restaurant (of course!) and elegant, vibrant bar specialising in exquisite, unique cocktails. On the food front, expect masterful food rustled up by experts on all-day menus that never fail to delight. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED OH! CALCUTTA! INDIAN KITCHEN 216 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5QU. Tel: 0117 924 0458. Web: www. ohcalcutta.co.uk • Chic, informal canteen-style dining in modernist surrounds, top-notch Indian subcontinent food. EXCELLENT VEGETARIAN AND SIDE DISHES OLD INDIA 34 St Nicholas St, BS1 1TG. Tel: 0117 922 1136. Web: www. oldindia.co.uk • Raj-tastic splendour combined with contemporary-style Indian fare. RAJ BARI 183 Hotwell Rd, BS8 4SA. Tel: 0117 922 7617. Web: www.rajbaribristol. co.uk • A classic endorsed by the Good Food Guide.

MYRISTICA 51 Welsh Back, BS1 4AN. Tel: 0117 927 2277. Web: www.myristica. co.uk • Delicious dishes from traditional street food/beach snacks to full-on Raj cuisine, cooked up by a full brigade of chefs with impeccable credentials.

RAJ TANDOORI King St, BS1 4DZ. Tel: 0117 929 1132. Web: www.raj-bristol.co.uk • Another King St institution: traditional/contemporary Indian food in the basement of a lovely grade II-listed building.

NAMASKAR LOUNGE Welsh Back, BS1 4RR. Tel: 0117 929 8276. Web: www. namaskarlounge.com • The East comes to the West Country

RAJASTAN ROYAL 27 Badminton Rd, Downend, BS16 6BB. Tel: 0117 301 4330. Web: www.rajastanroyalbristol.co.uk • BYO with a menu that offers six

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Maaza Namaskar Lounge Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4RR T: 0117 929 8276 E: info@namaskarlounge.com W: www.namaskarlounge.com

Modern and fresh Indian food

he food of Mumbai represents the whole of India and inspires us!” say the team at Maaza Namaskar Lounge. From the ingredients and recipes fine-tuned over generations to the mesmerising sight of skilled Indian master chefs working their magic, their take on Indian food is modern and fresh. The food is simply beautiful. The day-long menu has something for all tastes, with tandoori and BBQ main dishes alongside traditional and Maaza Namaskar Lounge special selections. Light lunches start at £4.95 for a choice of dishes served with coriander rice or chili fries and a drink, or why not try the ‘Ati Uttam’ menu – a selection of their very best dishes served with rice, naan and a drink – just £11.95 for two courses? The Harbourside bar is buzzing and is a great place to meet friends and enjoy some unique cocktails that have been devised specially to complement the food. The cocktail masterclasses are legendary and a great way to learn more about the art of the mixologist! They make an original gift too. Planning a party or event? Maaza Namaskar Lounge is available for hire and can accommodate any occasion,

PRICE Lunch buffet £9.95, starter from £3.90, main from £7.30, sides from 75p whether you are a small group looking for a private alcove, a place for celebrating your graduation or you would like to book the whole venue for a special party. Maaza Namaskar Lounge is stunningly elegant and they are passionate about the experience that they offer. They look forward to welcoming you. Maaza Namaskar simple means ‘my welcome’!

DRINKS Extensive wine list, from £4 per glass. Cocktails from £5.95. Bottle beers & ciders from £3.35

OPEN

Tues - Thurs 12.00 - 23.00, Fri & Sat 12.00 - 00.00, Sun 12.00 - 23.00

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FOOD&DRINK RESTAURANTS duck specials and as many seafood dishes, plus the usual range of tandooris, baltis and specialties. RAJPOOT 52 Upper Belgrave Rd, Clifton, BS8 2XP. Tel: 0117 973 3515. Web: www.rajpootrestaurant.co.uk • Dead smart location and an altogether fetching combination of mustard yellow walls and deep blue carpets. Vivid as the food, in short. ROSHNI 63 High St, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3ED. Tel: 0117 985 9999. Web: www.roshnibristol.co.uk • A timeless favourite in its local community. Expect Indian subcontinent classics (traditional and contemporary) freshly cooked. SHEESH MAHAL 13a Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AA. Tel: 0117 942 2942. Web: www. sheeshmahalbristol.com • Oldschool eatery serving excellent curry house classics. SPICE OF INDIA 13 Small St, BS1 1DE. Tel: 0117 929 9222. Web: www.spice-india.co.uk • Simple, comfortable restaurant with an extensive menu concentrating on dishes from Bangladesh and other parts of the Indian subcontinent. THALI CAFE 1 William St, Totterdown, BS3 4TU. Tel: 0117 933 2955; 64-66 St Marks Rd, Easton, BS5 6JH. Tel: 0117 951 4979; 12 York Rd, Montpelier, BS6 5QE. Tel: 0117 942 6687; 1 Regent St, Clifton Village, BS8 4HW. Tel: 0117 974 3793. Web: www. thethalicafe.co.uk • Ever-expanding,

award-winning local fixture with a friendly, community vibe and simple, fresh, homemade food based on traditional Punjabi thali. Excellent value. FIRST-RATE TAKEAWAY SERVICE TIKKA FLAME Anchor Sq, Canons Rd, Harbourside, BS1 5UH. Tel: 0117 316 9393. Web: www.tikkaflame. co.uk • Smart, modern Indian/ Pakistani eatery delivering plenty of mix‘n’match flavours to keep small or large parties happy. TURMERIC 775 Fishponds Rd, BS16 3BS. Tel: 0117 965 0022. Web: www. turmericbristol.co.uk • 40-seater restaurant serving all the usual favourites plus specials like naga chilli chicken. SPECIAL STUDENT CURRY NIGHT EVERY MON

BATH BENGAL BRASSERIE 32 Milsom St, BA1 1DG. Tel: 01225 447906. Web: www. bengalbrasseriebath.com • Popular restaurant offering an extensive trip through classic curry-house flavours at reasonable prices in a cosy ‘hidden’ enclave behind Bath’s chicest shopping ‘strip’. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BOOJON TANDOORI 28 Charles St, BA1 1HU. Tel: 01225 429429/429529. Web: www. boojontandoori.com • Contemporary Indian diner offering a warm welcome and quality at a very decent price. BYO, NO CORKAGE CHARGE

CURRY MAHAL 31 Belvedere, Lansdown Rd, BA1 5HR. Tel: 01225 789666/789501. Web: www.currymahal.net • Popular, friendly traditional neighbourhood curry house with a longstanding reputation for uppercrust grub. DESH 10 Chelsea Rd, BA1 3DU. Tel: 01225 314413/463388 • Busy, popular, friendly, inexpensive neighbourhood Indian eatery. Baltis, tandooris and jalfrezis highly recommended. BYO, NO CORKAGE CHARGE EASTERN EYE 8a Quiet St, BA1 2JS. Tel: 01225 422323/466401. Web: www. easterneye.co.uk • The staff treat you like royalty and menus are a gourmet playground: a genteel, stylish Indian treat served with a flourish that totally belies the prosaic prices. JAMUNA 9-10 High St (entrance in Cheap St), BA1 5AQ. Tel: 01225 464631. Web: www.jamuna-cuisine.com • Traditional Indian restaurant offering splendid views across the Abbey, particularly spectacular during the evening. A fairly compact menu but a slightly more adventurous ‘chef’s special’ selection ensures that all bases are covered. MINT ROOM Longmead Gospel Hall, Lower Bristol Rd, BA2 3EB. Tel: 01225 446656. Web: www.themintroom. co.uk • Subtly chic, welcoming haven of upper-crust foodie

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RESTAURANTS FOOD&DRINK fabulousness far removed from your typical curry house experience. MOUCHUCK 136 Wells Rd, BA2 3AH. Tel: 01225 333449. Web: www. cityofbath.co.uk/mouchuck • Straightforward neighbourhood BYO canteen offering a solid range of very reasonably priced options. ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT, SERVEYOURSELF BUFFET TUE EVES PANAHAR 8 Moorland Rd, Oldfield Park, BA2 3PL. Tel: 01225 471999/471899. Web: www. panaharbath.co.uk • Lively, popular Indian eatery with a no-corkage-charge BYO policy and downhome, traditional Indian food, competently cooked. PREMIER 4a Argyle St, BA2 4BA. Tel: 01225 462323/442955. Web: www.premiercurry.com • Longestablished Indian bistro and balti house renowned for top-quality balti/curry favourites, decent value for money and friendly service. LATEST LAST-ORDER TIME IN BATH RAJPOOT 4 Argyle St, BA2 4BA. Tel: 01225 466833/464758. Web: www. rajpoot.com • Curry served with a side-order of trad-Raj style: classy versions of more familiar dishes provide a nicely maintained, well-beaten track for the less adventurous. The exotically dressed doorman is a local landmark in his own right.

YAK YETI YAK 12 Pierrepont St, BA1 1LA. Tel: 01225 442299. Web: www. yakyetiyak.co.uk • Laidback, authentic Nepalese restaurant in a cosy subterranean location. Food is flavoursome and funky. FABULOUS VEGGIE OPTIONS

ITALIAN: BRISTOL ASK 51 Park St, BS1 5NT. Tel: 0117 934 9922. Web: www.askrestaurants. com • Bright, upmarket pizzeria chain: generous portions, popular with parties. CHECK WEBSITE FOR CHANGING OFFERS BELLA ITALIA 8-10 Baldwin St, BS1 1SA. Tel: 0117 929 3278; The Venue Leisure Complex, Merlin Rd, Cribbs Causeway, BS10 7SR. Tel: 0117 959 0982; Cabot Circus, BS1 3BX. Tel: 0117 927 7230. Web: www. bellaitalia.co.uk • Open kitchens serve familiar Italian food. SEE WEBSITE FOR OFFERS AND ONLINE BOOKING BOTTELINO’S Emersons Way, Emersons Green, BS16 7AE. Tel: 0117 957 3722; 6 St Peter’s Court, Bedminster, BS3 4AQ. Tel: 0117 966 6676; Court House, 110 High St, Nailsea, BS48 1AH. Tel: 01275 858282. Web: www.bottelinos.net • Fine West Country franchise – expect fine value-for-money lunch deals and robust vegetarian options, in a lovely, lively atmosphere. ONLINE SHOP: WWW. BOTTELINOSDELI.COM

YOUR NEW HOME FROM HOME LA TAVERNA DELL’ARTISTA King St, Bristol • Aka Renato’s. Chilled, friendly and sociable, specialising in massive pizzas, a warm welcome and totally unforced cheer. Move in. Now MARMARIS Grand Parade, Bath • Whether you sit at a table in the restaurant or join the queue at the takeaway counter, the odds are you’ll visit this friendly, well-priced taverna more often than you’ll visit your own kitchen PIZZA PROVENÇALE Regent St, Clifton, Bristol • This cheerful trattoria has offered a warm welcome to students since time immemorial

CARLUCCIO’S 11 Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BU. Tel: 0117 933 8538; The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5DG. Tel: 0117 950 8760. Web: www. carluccios.com • Chain venture, from sleb chef Antonio Carluccio and his family. Top service and a filling three-course meal for less than 20 quid? Bellissimo. CASAMIA 38 High St, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3DZ. Tel: 0117 959 2884. Web: www.casamiarestaurant.co.uk • Expect spectacularly tastesome,

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Bengal Brasserie Long established Indian Restaurant in the centre of Bath Renowned for quality food. 10% Discount for Take away 15% Discount for Students Special Lunch ÂŁ6.75 Open Daily including holidays 32 Milsom Street, Bath, BA1 1DG Tel: 01225 447906 / 428773 www.bengalbrasseriebath.com

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RESTAURANTS FOOD&DRINK cutting-edge cuisine a la Heston Blumenthal, with a nod to the Italian classics. ONE OF BRISTOL’S FINEST RESTAURANTS CIAO ITALIA 149 East St, Bedminster, BS3 4EJ. Tel: 0117 963 3544. Web: www. ciaoitaliabristol.com • Handsome community restaurant, all white walls, dark wood chairs and exterior the colours of the Italian flag.

pastas, generous pizzas, seafood, veal, poultry and steaks. A REAL ITALIAN CHARMER LA GROTTA 9 Union St, BS1 2DD. Tel: 0117 929 0466 • Cosy family-run trattoria offering selflessly generous portions of homecooked grub using fresh ingredients.

CIBO RISTORANTE 289 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NY. Tel: 0117 942 9475. Web: www. cibo.co.uk • Everything from wholesale online shopping to a great neighbourhood restaurant, deli and espresso bar.

LA TAVERNA DELL’ARTISTA 33 King St, BS1 4DZ. Tel: 0117 929 7712 • The upstairs restaurant is splendid, combining style with informality, but it’s downstairs that really gives the place its legendary local status: the delicious madeto-order pizzas, the ace range of bottled booze, but, most of all, the atmosphere – welcome to your new home-from-home.

GIUSEPPE’S 59 Baldwin St, BS1 1QZ. Tel: 0117 926 4869. Web: www. giuseppesitalianrestaurant.co.uk • Fish-focused Italian with up to 15 different catches on the daily board, and Anglo-Gallic touches alongside trattoria classics.

MAMMA MIA 10a Park Row, BS1 5LJ. Tel: 0117 926 8891. Web: www. mammamiabristol.co.uk • Charmingly old-school Italian: lots of nooks and crannies for romantic diners as well as room for bigger groups.

JAMIE’S ITALIAN 87-89 Park St, BS1 5PW. Tel: 0117 370 0265. Web: www. jamieoliver.com • Mr Oliver’s Italian-focused Bristol outlet where the food quality justifies its popularity. DELI ON THE GROUND FLOOR

MARCO’S OLIVE BRANCH 76 Victoria St, Redcliffe, BS1 6DF. Tel: 0117 922 6688. Web: www. marcosolivebranch.co.uk • Plying everything from traditional Italian fare to lesser-spotted, oftSardinian-influenced delights. VERY STUDENT-FRIENDLY

LA CAMPAGNUOLA 9 Zetland Rd, Redland, BS6 7AG. Tel: 0117 924 8102/8372. Web: www.lacampagnuola.co.uk • Split-level restaurant and pizzeria serving Sicilian-inspired

PICCOLINO 1 Narrow Weir, Cabot Circus, BS1 3DU. Tel: 0117 929 3255. Web: www.piccolinorestaurants.co.uk • Italian chain boasting an open kitchen, wood-fired pizza oven

and all the other niceties designed to push the ‘authentic’ button. PIZZA HUT Several branches across Bristol: see www.pizzahut.co.uk • Massive international chain. Serves pizza, in case you were wondering. PIZZA PROVENCALE 29 Regent St, Clifton Village, BS8 4HR. Tel: 0117 974 1175. Web: www.pizzaprovencale. co.uk • Massively popular, longestablished neighbourhood bistro: until you’ve pizza’d here, your checklist of local must-do’s isn’t finished. PIZZAEXPRESS Unit 1, Building 8, Harbourside, BS1 5TY. Tel: 0117 927 3622; 35 Corn St, BS1 1HT. Tel: 0117 930 0239; 2-10 Regent St, Clifton Village, BS8 4HG. Tel: 0117 974 4259; 31 Berkeley Square, Clifton, BS8 1HP. Tel: 0117 926 0300. Web: www.pizzaexpress.com • Lots of pizzas, pastas, salads and ... well, you know all this, don’t you? Local branches range in scale and ambience from the relatively cosy to the downright huge. PLANET PIZZA 187 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8BG Tel: 0117 944 4717. Web: www.planetpizza.co.uk • Fresh, flavoursome pizzas FABULOUS OFFERS PROSECCO 25 The Mall, Clifton Village, BS8 4JG. Tel: 0117 973 4499. Web: www.proseccoclifton.com • Compact, family-run Clifton restaurant, guaranteeing quality

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FOOD&DRINK RESTAURANTS eating. Regular food/winetasting evenings are proving very popular. RENATO’S NUMERO UNO 203 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2XT. Tel: 0117 974 4484 • Longstanding favourite with everything made on the premises: pasta sauces, soups, pizza dough and puds, but also renowned for fresh seafood and puds. SALVATORE’S KITCHEN 239 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5QP. Tel: 0117 924 5879. Web: www. salvatoreskitchen.com • All the pizzas and pastas you’d expect, plus distinct fare like portofino and piccata. SPLENDIDLY BROAD LUNCHTIME MENU SAN CARLO 44 Corn St, BS1 1HQ. Tel: 0117 922 6586. Web: www.sancarlo. co.uk • Altogether popular Italian chain featuring a lively open-plan kitchen and seriously tasty food. SERGIO’S 1-3 Frogmore St, BS1 5NA. Tel: 0117 929 1413. Web: www. sergios.co.uk • Properly cosy Italian restaurant serving a vast, daily changing menu plus strong selection of fish dishes. GOOD WINE LIST AND BYO OPTION STRADA 24 Princess Victoria St, Clifton Village, BS8 4BT. Tel: 0117 923 7224. Web: www.strada.co.uk • One of the food world’s more becoming chains, dishing up

well-priced, high-end Italian trattoria classics. TRATTORIA DA RENATO 19 King St, BS1 4EF. Tel: 0117 929 8291 • Sister to La Taverna Dell’Artista across the road, serving quality Italian fare. VALENTINO 124 Stoke Lane, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3RJ. Tel: 0117 962 3222. Web: www. valentinosrestaurantbristol.co.uk • Expect proper-job traditional Italian hospitality and splendid Italian dishes. CHECK WEBSITE FOR OFFERS VINCENZO’S PIZZA HOUSE 71 Park St, BS1 5PB. Tel: 0117 926 0908 • Enduring classic on Park St, evergreen in popularity thanks to polite and attentive service, and excellent value for money. A simple, well-prepared menu of Italian favourites – pizzas are speciality. ZIO 96a Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2QX. Tel: 0117 923 8105. Web: www.ziorestaurant.co.uk • Trad decor, warm atmosphere, and the company of plenty of regulars drawn in part by the spectacle of chefs throwing pizza dough around in timehonoured fashion. REGULAR ONE-OFF EVENTS SUCH AS WINE-TASTING EVES ZIZZI Unit SU84B, Glass House, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BX. Tel: 0117 929 1066; 29-33 Princess Victoria St, Clifton Village, BS8 4BX. Tel:

0117 317 9842; 7-8 Triangle South, Clifton, BS8 1EY. Tel: 0117 929 8700. Web: www.zizzi. co.uk • Smart, crowd-pleasing chain franchise. Good-quality ingredients go into traditional and with-a-twist dishes based on simple, regional Italian cooking. LOTS OF OFFERS: SEE WEBSITE

BATH AIO 7 Edgar Buildings, George St, BA1 2EE. Tel: 01225 443900. Web: www.aiorestaurant. co.uk • Two softly lit, inviting dining rooms, alfresco options and menus that concentrate on chargrilled protein and interesting carbs. AQUA ITALIA 86 Walcot St, BA1 5BD. Tel: 01225 471371. Web: www. aqua-restaurant.com • Cool, chic Italian with bargain-price, dolce vita-themed treats on its Classico menu. ASK Broad St, BA1 2EH. Tel: 01225 789997. Web: www.askrestaurants. com • See Bristol listing. CARLUCCIO’S Milsom Place, Milsom St, BA1 1BZ. Web: www.carluccios.com • See Bristol listing. ENZO’S 39 Gay St, BA1 2NT. Tel: 01225 427919. Web: www.enzoristorante.co.uk • Authentically Neapolitan restaurant serving authentically Italian treats.

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ALL-DAY DELIGHTS MOREISH Chandos Rd, Bristol • First you have breakfast, then you decide to do lunch. But ooh, look at those tea time treats! So why not stay for supper, too? COSY CLUB SouthGate, Bath • Roundthe-clock jollification from breakfast to post-supper snifters by way of top tapas, sturdy ‘classics’ and properly cocky cocktails GOLDBRICK HOUSE Park St Bristol • Flexible menus, split-level chill-out zones and expert mixologists result in a very tempting moveable feast under one very stylish roof

JAMIE’S ITALIAN 10 Milsom Place, BA1 1BZ. Tel: 01225 432340. Web: www. jamieoliver.com/italian/bath • See Bristol listing. JOYA 6 Newmarket Row, BA2 4AN. Tel: 01225 460240. Web: www. joyarestaurant.co.uk • Sophisticated Italian-themed bar with a great little kitchen attached. Standards are exceptionally high. MARTINI 8-9 George St, BA1 2EH. Tel: 01225 460818. Web: www. martinirestaurantbath.com

• Longstanding Bath institution, popular with families, tourists and large groups of merrymakers. HUGE PORTIONS OF ITALIAN AND MEDITERRANEAN SPECIALITIES MEZZALUNA 7a Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2AB. Tel: 01225 466688. Web: www. mezzaluna-bath.co.uk • Traditional Italian bistro serving traditional Italian cuisine. PIZZA HUT 1-3 Westgate Buildings, BA1 1EB. Tel: 01225 448586. Web: www.pizzahut.co.uk • See Bristol listing. PIZZA EXPRESS 1-3 Barton St, BA1 1HG. Tel: 01225 420119; 8 SouthGate Place, BA1 1AP. Tel: 01225 442111. Web: www. pizzaexpress.com • See Bristol listing. THE REAL ITALIAN PIZZA CO 16 York St, BA1 1NG. Tel: 01225 330121 • Authentic and yummy Italian pizzas, cooked in Bath’s only wood-fired pizza oven. BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE – SEE VOUCHER, PAGE 271 RUSTICO BISTRO ITALIANO 2 Margarets Buildings, BA1 2LP. Tel: 01225 310064. Web: www. rusticobistroitaliano.co.uk • Cosy, atmospheric, utterly gorgeous Italian bistro with a small but perfectly formed menu. PAVEMENT TABLES ON PRETTY TRAFFIC-FREE LANE

SOLO PIZZA 2 Milsom Place, BA1 1BZ. Tel: 01225 444439. Web: www. solorestaurant.co.uk • Excellent coffee, Italian pastries and properly authentic pizzas, fresh salads and the like as the day rolls on. MAJORS ON BIG DEALS SOTTO SOTTO 10 North Parade, BA2 4AL. Tel: 01225 330236. Web: www. sottosotto.co.uk • Sparkling, glamorous modern Italian experience set in an evocative, barrel-vaulted subterranean tavern. STRADA Beau Nash House, Sawclose, BA1 1EU. Tel: 01225 337753. Web: www.strada.co.uk • See Bristol listing.

JAPANESE& KOREAN: BRISTOL MASA 42-46 Baldwin St, BS1 1PN. Tel: 0117 929 3888. Web: www. masajapaneserestaurant.com • Modern Japanese restaurant where theatrical chefs twirl, juggle, flip and flame raw ingredients into delectable meals. NOA 12-13 Waterloo St, Clifton Village, BS8 4BT. Tel: 0117 973 2881. Web: www.noajapanese. co.uk • Crisp, contemporary eatery: one of the finest Japanese dining experiences around.

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Relax in an atmosphere of Provencale France. Enjoy our delicious pizzas... two can share our regular size and four persons a large one.

In the heart of the City. Dine at reasonable prices in a contemporary atmosphere.

We serve Gluten Free Pizzas

A FAVOURITE WITH STUDENTS WHO GET A 15 % DISCOUNT

OPEN 7 DAYS - Fully Licensed 10% Discount with NUS cards 29 Regent Street, Clifton

Book on 0117 974 1175 www.pizzaprovencale.co.uk

• 15% DISCOUNT ON TAKEAWAYS • Open Mon-Thu 6pm-1.30am, Fri-Sat 6pm-2am, Sun 5.30pm-12.30am 4a Argyle Street, Bath BA2 4BA Tel: 01225 462323 or 01225 442955 www.premiercurry.com

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FOOD&DRINK RESTAURANTS OBENTO 67 Baldwin St, BS1 1QZ. Tel: 0117 929 7392. Web: www. obento-bristol.co.uk • Eat in or takeaway at this Japanese restaurant from the Dynasty/Zen, erm, dynasty. SIGN UP FOR OFFERS VIA WEBSITE SURAKHAN 52 Park Row, BS1 5LH. Tel: 0117 929 0806. Web: www. surakhanrestaurant.com • Bristol’s first Korean restaurant : meticulous cooking, friendly staff. Group bookings welcome – private basement area with licensed bar for large parties. YO! SUSHI Glass Walk, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BQ. Tel: 0117 321 3161; The Avenue, The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5DG. Tel: 0117 321 3170. Web: www. yosushi.com • Big, brash, vivid chain and one smart, smooth operation. Sign up to the Yo! Love Club on website for special offers and discounts.

BATH YEN SUSHI 11-12 Bartlett St, BA1 2QZ. Tel: 01225 333313. Web: www. yensushi.co.uk • A ringside seat at the conveyor belt in this cheery but cosy, unfussy Japanese canteen must be the hottest seat in town for the inquisitive gourmet. YO! SUSHI 29 Milsom Place, BA1 1BZ. Tel: 01225 562250. Web: www.yosushi. com • See Bristol listing.

MEXICAN& SOUTH AMERICAN: BRISTOL CASA MEXICANA 29-31 Zetland Rd, BS6 7AH. Tel: 0117 924 3901. Web: www.casamexicana.co.uk • The longest-established Mexican restaurant in Bristol – enjoy smashing tapas menu and alfresco dining. SERIOUSLY EXCELLENT COCKTAILS LAS IGUANAS Anchor Sq, BS1 5UH. Tel: 0117 927 6233; 113 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2PB. Tel: 0117 973 0730. Web: www.iguanas.co.uk • Original link in what’s now a chain linking 27 cities: fine South American food and fine good-time atmosphere fuelled by excellent cocktails. MISSION BURRITO 62 Park St, BS1 5JN. Tel: 0117 927 3339. Web: www. missionburritos.co.uk • Diner with a San Fran-inspired approach to dishing out Mexican food (fast, fresh and healthy). IF YOU DARE, ASK FOR THE EXTRA HOT SALSA MY BURRITO 7 Broad Quay, BS1 4DA. Tel: 0117 929 7239. Web: www.myburrito.co.uk • Serving tasty and healthy Tex-Mex food using locally sourced ingredients.

BATH LAS IGUANAS 12 Seven Dials, Sawclose, BA1 1EN. Tel: 01225 336666. Web: www.iguanas.co.uk • See Bristol listing. MISSION BURRITO 4 New St, Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2AF. Tel: 01225 442599. Web: www.missionburritos.co.uk • See Bristol listing.

NORTH AFRICAN& MIDDLE EASTERN: BRISTOL AFENDI RESTAURANT & CAFE 217 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5QP. Tel: 0117 924 8927. Web: www. afendirestaurantcafe.co.uk • Delightfully attentive family-run restaurant serving Mediterranean and Arabic cuisine. LEAVE ROOM FOR ONE OF THEIR EXQUISITE DESSERTS MAZATI LEBANESE CUISINE Basement, 13a Small St, BS1 1DE. Tel: 0117 927 7937. Web: www.mazati.co.uk • A quietly spectacular place delivering hale and hearty Lebanese food, with an emphasis on high value. SHIRAZ 275 Hotwell Rd, BS8 4SF. Tel: 0117 925 5668. Web: www. shirazpersianrestaurantbristol. com • Gem of a place serving quality Persian cuisine that’s both nicely understated and thrillingly lively.

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RESTAURANTS FOOD&DRINK SOUK KITCHEN 277 North St, Southville, BS3 1JP. Tel: 0117 966 6880. Web: www.soukkitchen.co.uk • Vibrant Middle Eastern dishes packed with interesting flavours and ingredients: menus feature mezze, posh kebabs and traditional sides plus Moroccantype fare and weekend breakfasts. CALL OR POP BY FOR CURRENT OFFERS

BATH CAFÉ DU GLOBE 1a North Parade, BA1 1LF. Tel: 01225 466437. Web: www. cafeduglobe.co.uk • Cheery little caff that morphs into a candlelit Moroccan bistro come evening. With basement bazaar.

PAN ASIAN: BRISTOL BAUHINIA 5a Boyces Ave, Clifton Village, BS8 4AA . Tel: 0117 973 3138. Web: www.bauhinia-bar.co.uk • Pan-Asian diner/café-bar with a laidback atmosphere and plenty of flair. Check the unusual drinks range. COSMO 30 Triangle West, BS8 1ET. Tel: 0117 934 0999. Web: www. cosmo-restaurants.co.uk • Franchise specialising in panAsian fare across six live cooking stations: teppanyaki hotplate, yakatori barbecue grill, dim sum bar, wok station, fresh noodle bar, freshly prepared sushi counter.

TEOHS 28-34 Lower Ashley Rd, St Agnes, BS2 9NP. Tel: 0117 907 1191; Old Tobacco Factory, North St, Southville, BS3 1TF. Tel: 0117 902 1122. Web: www. teohs.net • Bristol pioneer of canteen-style pan-Asian dining, serving delicious valuefor-money fare. The St Agnes branch has an excellent Far Eastern supermarket attached. TAMPOPO Unit SU84A, Glass House, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BX. Tel: 0117 927 7008. Web: www.tampopo. co.uk • Manchester-based mini-chain specialising in fresh flavours, relaxed atmosphere and tempting menu. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TORO PAN ASIAN 72 Park St, BS1 5JX. Tel: 0117 316 9261. Web: www.toro-panasian. co.uk • Bristol’s latest Asian fusion specialists: the standard Toro menu fulsomely ranges across the continent, alongside a separate Chinese menu. WAGAMAMA 63 Queens Rd, Clifton, BS8 1QL. Tel: 0117 922 1188. Web: www. wagamama.com • Popular chain serving a huge, diverse selection of pan-Asian dishes as tasty as they are healthy. STUDENT SECRETS

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PAN-ASIAN DISCOVERIES TAMPOPO Cabot Circus, Bristol • Healthy, high-quality noodles, curries, stir-fries and more, offering 20% discount to students – slurp! PANASIA George St, Bath • The name almost says it all really, but we want to draw your attention to the fabulous cocktail menu, the bling overdose and the value-formoney deals, too TORO PAN ASIA Park St, Bristol • Fabulous range of expertly wrought dishes embracing the authentic pan-Asian theme

BATH PANASIA 2 George St, BA1 2EH. Tel: 01225 481001 • While Panasia may not represent the food culture of an area that covers almost 10% of the Earth’s surface, it does an admirable job of covering several farflung bases – with added bling. FABULOUS COCKTAILS WAGAMAMA 1 York Buildings, George St, BA1 2EB. Tel: 01225 337314. Web: www.wagamama.com • See Bristol listing.

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TOP TAPAS FLINTY RED Cotham Hill, Bristol • Small plates, big flavours and top tipples courtesy of an inspired team of masters (and mistresses) of good taste combine to create one of the coolest foodie hotspots for miles around TASTING ROOM Green St, Bath • Wine shop, deli, bar, bistro and mini alfresco patio all under one super-stylish Bath townhouse roof, with modern British tapas and small plates pushed to the fore of super-seasonal, impeccably sourced flexible menus OLD BOOKSHOP North St, Bristol • This characterful, welcoming venture offers terrifically tasty tapas and a vibrant atmosphere

SPANISH& PORTUGESE: BRISTOL EL PUERTO 57 Prince St, BS1 4QH. Tel: 0117 925 6014. Web: www.el-puerto. co.uk • One-off Spanish establishment serving stylish tapas in a lively ambience. Come in a group of four and max out on tapas: for £17.50 each you can share every dish on the menu.

EL RINCON 298 North St, Southville, BS3 1JU. Tel: 0117 939 3457. Web: www.elrincon.moonfruit.com • Small but perfectly formed Spanish tapas supplier and one the warmest, tastiest places in town. FREE LIVE MUSIC, SPANISH FILM AND BOOK CLUBS, LANGUAGE LESSONS LA TASCA Glass House, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BX. Tel: 0845 129 7623. Web: www.latasca.co.uk • Big on salsa DJs and student parties, this 60+ strong chain offers Spanish food (tapas and paellas) and themes in vividly funky fashion, NANDO’S Glass House, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BX. Tel: 0117 3763 876; 49 Park St, BS1 5NT. Tel: 0117 929 9263; Aspects Leisure Park, Longwell Green, BS15 9LA. Tel: 0117 967 2631; Unit 208, Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5UR. Tel: 0117 959 0146. Web: www.nandos.co.uk • Increasingly ubiquitous chain specialising in flame-grilled, peri-peri-sauced chicken. You can buy sauces to try at home. TAKEAWAY SERVICE

BATH LA PERLA 12a North Parade, BA2 4AL. Tel: 01225 463626. Web: www. la-perla.co.uk • Gorgeous, glamorous Spanish restaurant and tapas bar serving authentic Spanish fare from an open

kitchen. Menu changes daily. COOKERY SCHOOL ATTACHED LA TASCA 36 Broad St, BA1 5LP. Tel: 01225 466477. Web: www.latasca.co.uk • See Bristol listing. NANDO’S Kingsmead Leisure Development, 5-10 James St West, BA1 2DT. Tel: 01225 789901. Web: www.nandos. co.uk • See Bristol listing. PORTVCALE LOUNGE 43 St James Parade, BA1 1UQ. Tel: 01225 424321. Web: www. portvcalelounge.co.uk • Warm, welcoming family-run Portuguese restaurant and bar with fabulous tapas dishes and sturdier options, all cooked up by the owner’s mum. Fabulous cocktails, sangria, etc. OLÉ PARTY EVERY TUE

THAI, MALAYSIAN, SINGAPOREAN, INDONESIAN & VIETNAMESE: BRISTOL HUONG QUE 209 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NN. Tel: 0117 373 8882 • Cleantasting, rich food served at a fast pace. SIAM HARBOURSIDE 129 Hotwell Rd, BS8 4RU. Tel: 0117 330 6476. Web: www. siam-harbourside.co.uk • Occupying a glorious waterside setting, this long-established Thai restaurant majors in a tasty selection of classics and specialities.

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RESTAURANTS FOOD&DRINK STREET FOOD @BANGKOK 81 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2NT. Tel: 0117 973 2198. Web: www.streetfoodatbangkok. co.uk • Despite the name, not just Thai but also Indonesian, Chinese and pan-Asian dishes. SUNDAY LUNCHTIME BUFFET STREETFOOD 39 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AD. Tel: 0117 924 6786 • A place of informal friendliness with bench-style tables to share, and classic Thai food served up with super speediness. THAI CLASSIC 87 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2NT. Tel: 0117 973 8930. Web: www.thaiclassic.co.uk • Old-school Thai restaurant with staff in national dress and thoroughly authentic food. MALAYSIAN AND SINGAPOREAN MENUS TOO THAI EDGE Unit 4, Broad Quay, BS1 4DA. Tel: 0117 927 6088. Web: www. thaiedge.co.uk • Smart but welcoming Thai diner serving generous, strongly flavoured dishes. THAI KITCHEN The Old Fish Market, 59-63 Baldwin St, BS1 1QZ. Tel: 0117 921 1515. Web: www. oldfishmarket.co.uk • Generous servings of modern Thai gastrodishes served up in an oldschool pub replete with a ream of real ales. Small courtyard for warmer months. GREAT VIEWS ALONG THE DOCKSIDE

BATH MAI THAI 6 Pierrepont St, BA2 4AA. Tel: 01225 445557. Web: www. maithai.co.uk • Longstanding, sparkly little haven of accessible exotica with menus that run the whole gamut of Thai classics. SALATHAI 8 Pierrepont Place, BA1 1JX. Tel: 01225 484663. Web: www.salathai-bath.co.uk • Pristine Thai diner. The Thai curries hit the soft/sharp flavour balance so perfectly that it would be criminal not to indulge. THAI BALCONY 1 Seven Dials, Sawclose, BA1 1EN. Tel: 01225 444450. Web: www.thai-balcony.com • Amid palatial decor, staff wearing traditional garb set the scene for elegant, classic dishes. The restaurant’s own Mini Mart sits just below the Balcony itself. SUMPTUOUS BANQUETS THAI BASIL 90a Walcot St, BA1 5BG. Tel: 01225 462463. Web: www. thaibasilbath.com • Lively, authentic Thai cuisine in surroundings to match. Food is as fresh and pretty as the decor and runs the whole Thai gamut. THAI BY THE WEIR 16 Argyle St, BA2 4BQ. Tel: 01225 444834. Web: www.thaibytheweir.co.uk •

Explore a menu stuffed with contemporary and traditional Thai delights (and a handful of pan-Asian fusion dishes). LOVELY LOCATION YUM YUM THAI 17 Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2AE. Tel: 01225 445253. Web: www.yumyumthai.com • Cheerful contemporary diner serving life-affirming blasts of healthy, uncomplicated but highly flavoursome food. BUDGET-FRIENDLY PRICES

VEGETARIAN: BRISTOL CAFE MAITREYA 89 St Marks Rd, Easton, BS5 6HY. Tel: 0117 951 0100. Web: www.cafemaitreya. co.uk • Open mics, art exhibitions, friendly community vibe. You’d want to be coming here even it wasn’t renowned as the Vegetarian Society’s Best UK Vegetarian Restaurant. Booking essential in eves.

BATH DEMUTHS 2 North Parade Passage, BA1 1NX. Tel: 01225 446059. Web: www.demuths.co.uk • Nationally acclaimed gourmet veggie/vegan bistro serving the finest in elegant food, always thoughtful, imaginative and inspirational. Open all day for excellent breakfasts, super lunches and afternoon tea before supper proper kicks in.

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CAFÉS BATH ADVENTURE CAFÉ 5 Princes Buildings, George St, BA1 2ED. Tel: 01225 462038. Web: www.adventure.000space. com • Popular day-to-night cafébar offering menus to cover all eventualities at all times of day. OPEN 10AM-MIDNIGHT EVERY DAY. BATH BAKERY CAFÉ 37 Moorland Rd, BA2 3PN. Tel: 01225 481477. Web: www. bathbakery.co.uk • Proper bakery café on a busy local high street. BEA’S VINTAGE TEA ROOMS 68 Saville Row, BA1 2QP. Tel: 01225 464552. Web: www. beasvintagetearooms.com • Teatime 1940s style, offering authentically retro treats alongside contemporary options. BERTINET BAKERY CAFÉ 6 New Bond St Place, BA1 1BH. Tel: 01225 445531. Web: www. thebertinetkitchen.com • Bakery and café courtesy of awardwinning doughboy Richard Bertinet. BONGHY-BO’S 2-3 Barton Court, Upper Borough Walls, BA1 1RZ. Tel: 01225 462276. Web: www.bonghy-bo. co.uk • Funky, licensed refectory around an alfresco courtyard. BOSTON TEA PARTY Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2AE. Tel: 01225 313901. Web: www. bostonteaparty.co.uk • Much-loved Bath café-society hotspot.

BRIDGE COFFEE SHOP Pulteney Bridge, BA2 4AY. Tel: 01225 483339 • Classic café treats at non-scary prices.

chapelarts.org • Bright, breezy vegetarian café beneath community arts mecca. FLATBREADS A SPECIALITY

CAFÉ AU LAIT 7 Pulteney Bridge, BA2 4AX. Tel: 01225 338007; 12 Dorchester St, BA1 1SS. Tel: 01225 571808 • Upmarket café fare at both branches.

COFFEE@CAMDEN 2 Claremont Terrace, BA1 6EH • Superb homemade cakes, vibrant fresh lunch selection. LOVELY GARDEN OUTBACK

CAFÉ DU GLOBE 1a North Parade, BA1 1LF. Tel: 01225 466437. Web: www. cafeduglobe.co.uk • Classic tourist/shopper fare by day, candlelit Moroccan-themed bistro from 6-10.30pm. CAFÉ LUCCA The Loft, 1 Bartlett St, BA1 2QZ • Chic, Tuscan-themed venture. CAFÉ RETRO 18 York St, BA1 1NG. Tel: 01225 339347. Web: www.caferetro. co.uk • Wallet-friendly prices in characterful surroundings. CAKE CAFÉ 5 SouthGate, BA1 1AQ. Tel: 01225 789010 • Splendid homemade cakes, lunches and afternoon teas. CHANDOS DELI 12 George St, BA1 2EH. Tel: 01225 314418. Web: www. chandosdeli.com • Awardwinning deli-café drawing classy foodie inspirations from around the world. CHAPEL ARTS CENTRE CAFÉ Lower Borough Walls, BA1 1QR. Tel: 01225 461700. Web: www.

COLONNA & SMALL’S ESPRESSO ROOM 12a Princes St, BA1 1HL. Tel: 01225 446362. Web: www. colonnaandsmalls.co.uk • Coffee connoisseur hotspot. CORAL QUAY CAFÉ 8-9 New Bond St Place, BA1 1BH. Tel: 01225 446362. Web: www.coralquay.co.uk • Characterful refreshments above an eclectic gift shop. EAT5STAR 14 Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2AD. Tel: 01225 330555. Web: www.eat5star.com • Uppercrust pitstop offering brilliant breakfasts and lavish lunches. EGG CAFÉ St John’s Place, BA1 1ET. Tel: 01225 823408. Web: www. chandosdeli.com • Cheerful Chandos Deli outlet attached to one of the UK’s most prestigious young people’s theatre projects. FINE CHEESE CO 29-31 Walcot St, BA1 5BN. Tel: 01225 483407. Web: www. finecheese.co.uk • Upmarket deli/café flaunting a delectable array of styllish munchables.

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FOOD&DRINK CAFÉS GARDEN CAFÉ AT THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM Great Pulteney St, BA2 4BD. Tel: 01225 388569. Web: www. holburne.org • Arty oasis of tasteful treats. GOURMET SCOFFS 9 Terrace Walk, BA1 1LN. Tel: 01225 471137 • Freshly cooked, downhome goodies all day long. GUILDHALL MARKET CAFÉ Guildhall, High St, BA1 5AW. Tel: 01225 461593 • Wallet-friendly market caff at the epicentre of a buzzing covered market. HANDS TEAROOM & COFFEE LOUNGE 1 Abbey St, BA1 1NN. Tel: 01225 463928. Web: www. handstearoom.co.uk • Traditional tearoom and contemporary coffee shop under one (historic Georgian townhouse) roof. HANSEL UND GRETEL SHOP & STRUDEL BAR 9 Margarets Buildings, Brock St, BA1 2LP. Tel: 01225 464677. Web: www.hanselundgretel.com • Superb strudel (among other coffee-shop delights) below a street-level shop packed with Tyrol/Alpine-related knickknackery. INDULGENCE CAFÉ 31 Bathwick St, BA2 6NZ. Tel: 01225 316265. Web: www. indulgence-cafe.co.uk • Homemade daily specials and a fabulous deli counter at this thoroughly modern foodie venture.

JACOB’S COFFEE HOUSE 6 Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LY. Tel: 01225 758132 • Fresh, wholesome grub with an emphasis on local, organic and free-range.

co.uk • Varied breakfast menu, French-themed classics and lively specials, plus generously filled baguettes/wraps. Licensed. OPEN UNTIL 9PM MON-SAT

JAZZ CAFÉ Kingsmead Square, BA1 2AA. Tel: 01225 329002. Web: www. bathjazzcafe.co.uk • Legendary breakfasts and modern Med/global scumptiousness. Licensed. DAILY SEASONAL TREATS

LIME LOUNGE 11 Margarets Buildings, BA1 2LP. Tel: 01225 421251. LITTLE LIME LOUNGE 2 Victoria Buildings, BA2 3EH. Tel: 01225 465343. Web: www. limeloungebath.co.uk • Both fully licensed café/bistros are famous for their big deals.

JIKA JIKA COFFEE HOUSE & CANTEEN 4a Princes Buildings, George St, BA1 2ED. Tel: 01225 429903. Web: www.jikajika.co.uk • Lively venture offering imaginative menus driven by locally sourced inspirations. OPEN UNTIL 11PM MON-SAT KINDLING 9a Claverton Buildings, BA2 4LD. Tel: 01225 442125. Web: www. kindlingcoffee.co.uk • Largely localsourced, organic, homemade and fairly traded food and drink. KOMEDIA CANTEEN 22-23 Westgate St, BA1 1EP. Tel: 01225 471578. Web: www. komedia.co.uk/bath • Seasonal, locally sourced treats within the Komedia pleasuredome. LA CROISSANTERIE 14 Northumberland Place, BA1 5AR. Tel: 01225 469641 • Eat-in or takeaway speedy lunchtime loveliness. LE PARISIEN Shires Yard, BA1 1BX. Tel: 01225 447147. Web: www.leparisien.

MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY 5 Orange Grove, BA1 1LP. Tel: 01225 466733. Web: www.themadhattersteaparty. moonfruit.com • Quirky little café offering a solid range of quality fare. MADE BY BEN 100 Walcot St, BA1 5BG. Tel: 01225 319999. Web: www. madebyben.com • Exceptionally good sandwiches, salads, pies, quiches, tarts, cakes, treats etc, largely made from locally sourced, seasonal produce. MANGIA BENE 5-6 St James St, BA1 2TW. Tel: 01225 336106 • Classy Mediterranean deli with a small café attached. METROPOLITAN CAFÉ 15 New Bond St, BA1 1BA. Tel: 01225 482680. Web: www.bloomsburystore.com • Gorgeous little café above the gorgeous Bloomsbury gift shop, all fare largely organic. TOTALLY VEGETARIAN

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CAFÉS FOOD&DRINK MISSION BURRITO 4 New St, Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2AF. Tel: 01225 442599. Web: www. missionburritos.co.uk • Freshly prepared burritos and classic Tex-Mex-inspired delights to take away or enjoy in a lively canteen environment. OPEN UNTIL 10PM SUN-WED, 11PM THUR-SAT MOLES MUSIC CAFÉ 14 George St, BA1 2EN. Tel: 01225 404405. Web: www.moles.co.uk • Laidback café-bar specialising in sociable tapas sharing platters. Closing hours vary depending on club nights/gigs. PATISSERIE VALERIE 20 High St, BA1 5AJ. Tel: 01225 444826. Web: www.patisserievalerie.co.uk • Bustling café to the rear of a cake counter flaunting an exquisite range of gateaux, tarts etc. PRESTO 7 Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LY. Tel: 01225 338803. Web: www. pastypresto.com • Top-notch pasties, savouries etc freshly baked on the premises each day.

afternoon delights at this Jane Austen-themed tearoom above a shrine – sorry, visitor centre – entirely dedicated to the Great Woman herself. TOP-HATTED DOORMAN RIVERSIDE CAFÉ 17 Argyle St (below Pulteney Bridge), BA2 4BQ. Tel: 01225 480532. Web: www.riversidecafebath.co.uk • Fabulous breakfasts, homecooked lunches and thoughtfully eclectic modern British/Med/global suppers. ROMAN BATHS KITCHEN 11 Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LY. Tel: 01225 477877. Web: www. romanbaths.co.uk • Deli, café and gorgeous terrace on the ground floor, bright, breezy contemporary bistro upstairs. STUNNING VIEWS OF BATH’S MOST ICONIC SQUARE ROSCOFF DELI 18 Northumberland Place, BA1 5AR. Tel: 01225 469590. Web: www. roscoff.co.uk • Flair-packed, dolcevita experience serving top-quality breakfasts, lunches and snacks alongside authentic Italian larder fare.

PUMP ROOM Abbey Churchyard, BA1 1LZ. Tel: 01225 477782. Web: www. romanbaths.co.uk • One of Bath’s most civilised afternoon-tea experiences (from 2.30pm daily). Lunch is classic, upper-crust, tradBrit fare. TRAD TEA-TIME TREATS

ROYAL PAVILION CAFÉ Royal Victoria Park, BA1 2NR. Tel: 01225 448860 • Swiss mountain chalet meets traditional British tearoom, with spiffing views across the city from the alfresco balcony and tables under the trees out front. PARKLIFE HOTSPOT

REGENCY TEA ROOMS 40 Gay St, Queen Square, BA1 2NT. Tel: 01225 443000. Web: www. janeausten.co.uk • Regency-style

SAME, SAME BUT DIFFERENT 7a Princes Buildings, Bartlett St, BA1 2ED. Tel: 01225 466856. Web: www.same-same.co.uk • Café-bar/

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JAZZ CAFÉ Kingsmead Sq • Probably the best bacon butties in Bath, and a strong contender for the Full English award too WILD CAFÉ Queen St • Pancake stacks, eggs Florentine, Benedict and Royal and full-on classics in both veggie and traditional format EAT5STAR Kingsmead Sq • Lots of options all clamouring to kickstart your day in fine style bistro hybrid offering daytime menus of hearty Mediterraneanthemed gorgeouness segueing into sturdier goodies (tapas platters a speciality) until 11pm Thur to Sat. SAM’S KITCHEN 61 Walcot St, BA1 5BN. Tel: 01225 481159. Web: www. samskitchendeli.co.uk • Thoroughly modern foodie flamboyance at this lively gourmet hotspot. SOCIETY CAFÉ 4-5 Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2AB. Tel: 01225 519074. Web: www.societycafe.com • Sociable, stylish, sassy venture specialising in upper-crust grub and a vivacious vibe. TEAHOUSE EMPORIUM 22a New Bond St, BA1 1BA. Tel: 01225 334402. Web: www.teahouseemporium. co.uk • Tranquil teahouse in an atmospheric 18th-century cellar.

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FOOD&DRINK CAFÉS TIME OUT Guildhall Market, BA2 4AW • American diner/milk-barthemed café at the heart of the Guildhall market. WILD CAFÉ 10a Queen St, BA1 1HE. Tel: 01225 448673. Web: www. wildcafe.co.uk • Local, seasonal, sustainable produce mostly cooked before your eyes in an open kitchen.

BRISTOL A CAPPELLA 184c Wells Rd. Tel: 0117 971 3377. Web: www.acappellas.co.uk • Café by day, pizzeria by evening. BRISTOL’S BEST BUDGET ITALIAN ACCORDING TO THE GUARDIAN ALMOUROL 54 Filton Rd, Horfield. Tel: 07768 439775. Web: www.almourol.net • Café set within the South West’s only Portuguese and Brazilian mini-market. FAMILY-RUN AND FRIENDLY AMOEBA 10 Kings Rd (off Boyces Ave), Clifton. Tel: 0117 946 6461. Web: www.amoebaclifton.co.uk • Funky, easy-going ambience and wicked rear garden. AROUND 50 BEERS AND CIDERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD NEW @ THE WELL 145 Stokes Croft BS6 5RR. Web: www.at-the-well.co.uk • See Launderette/Internet Cafés in Leisure, Miscellaneous.

NEW ATOMIC BURGER 189 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 8600 • Recently opened burger central with cult film theming. THE FALLOUT CHALLENGE REQUIRES A LEGALLY-BINDING WAIVER

BLUE JUICE 39 Cotham Hill. Tel: 0117 973 4800 • Vast range of juices and smoothies. Most mains are vegetarian – try the cheese, leek & potato pie. LOVELY DECK WITH CANOPY

BAR CHOCOLAT 19 The Mall, Clifton. Tel: 0117 974 7000. Web: www.barchocolatclifton. co.uk • Chocoholic heaven, along with breakfasts and paninis. Licensed. Wi-fi. CHOCOLATE NIRVANA

BOSTON TEA PARTY 75 Park St. Tel: 0117 929 8601. Web: www.bostonteaparty. co.uk • See Bath listing.

BEESES BAR & TEA GARDENS Wyndham Crescent (by Conham Ferry), nr Brislington. Tel: 0117 977 7412. Web: www.beeses.co.uk • Diarise for the spring to discover Aberdeen Angus steak baguettes, benchmark-setting burgers and cut-above specials at a sublime spot perfect for pint appreciation. BEAUTIFUL RIVERSIDE SETTING HELPED BAG 2010 TOP BANANA RECOGNITION BETTER FOOD COMPANY CAFÉ Proving House, Sevier St, St Werburghs. Tel: 0117 935 1725. Web: www.betterfood.co.uk • Mostly organic, local, fresh and seasonal ingredients go into salads, soups, mezzes and breakfasts. RECYCLING HEROES BIG BANANA JUICE BAR Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 927 3274 • Friendly nutritionists serving up juices, smoothies (with ice-cream versions) and organic shakes. TRY THE VERY VEG (CARROT, CUCUMBER, CELERY, PARSLEY)

NEW BRIGSTOW CAFE 9 Clare St. Tel: 0117 929 3876 • Formerly Red: drop in for breakfasts, wraps, coffees and mouth-watering milkshakes (cookie dough flavour!). 10% NUS CARD DISCOUNT BRISTOL GUILD CAFÉ 68-70 Park St. Tel: 0117 929 1874 • Long-established and much-loved. Soups, salads, quiches, cakes and drinks within a haven of crafty delights. BRUNEL BUTTERY Wapping Wharf. Tel: 0117 929 1696 • Legendary bacon butties, good cakes. CAESARS The Kiosk, Welshback • Coffee and churros make an irresistible combination at this dinky but delightful kiosk with its alfresco benches. Ice-cream and hot chocolate offerings ensure the British climate is covered. Find them at the Bristol Bridge end of Welsh Back by the memorial to fallen seafarers.

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CAFÉS FOOD&DRINK NEW CAFÉ CREATE Create Centre, Smeaton Rd, Cumberland Basin. Tel: 0117 903 1201 • Formerly Create Café serving conscientious and award-winning cuisine. Fabulous riverside views. SOME INGREDIENTS FETCHED VIA BICYCLE TRAILER! NEW CAFÉ CULTURE 61 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 904 0040 • Until August 2012 Spice Route, the former\s bright colours being replaced by bolder tones. Light bites, specials, coffee, cakes and more. ATTRACTIVE REAR GARDEN SPACE CAFÉ DU JOUR 72 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 1563. Web: www.cafe-dujour. co.uk • Wonderfully authentic Gallic dining experience featuring recipes inspired by French classics. A FULL-ON FRENCH IMMERSION CAFÉ KINO 108 Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 924 9200. Web: www.cafe-kino.com • The arty, creativity community enjoy vegetarian/vegan seasonal menus, mainly organic and locally sourced. Licensed. MUSIC, SCRABBLE, BOOK CLUB AND MORE! CAFÉ RETREAT Next to The Water Tower, Stoke Rd, Durdham Down. Tel: 0117 923 8186; 45 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 2842. Web: www.caferetreat. co.uk • Serves fresh food made on the premises. DOWNS SITE A FORMER TOILET!

CAFFE CLIFTON The Clifton, St Pauls Rd. Tel: 0117 973 6882 • Stylish surroundings, bespoke suppliers, elegant tea, coffee, cakes and light meals. MONTHLY ENGLISH/SPANISH LANGUAGE SWAP CAFFE EXCHANGE Corn St. Tel: 0117 922 4013 • Tea, coffee and snacks. CHE’S CAFÉ BAR 3 Welsh Back. Tel: 0117 930 4034 • Café and bar serving omelettes, ciabattas, chilli etc. Two terraces mean you can dine (and smoke) waterside or facing Queen Square. CUBAN MEMORABILIA ADORNS THE WALLS COFFEE #1 157 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 9909; 33 Princess Victoria St, Clifton. Tel: 0117 923 8021; 4 Canford Lane, Westbury-onTrym. Tel: 0117 959 1749 • Paninis, cakes, soups etc. NEW CORDIAL AND GRACE 9 The Mall, Clifton. Tel: 0117 970 6259 • Innovative modern tearooms and sewing café serving brunch, light bites and afternoon tea. DOCKYARD CAFÉ-BAR Harbourside, nr ss Great Britain. Tel: 0117 926 0680 • Waterside terrace bar. Jackets, soups, cakes, alongside light lunches and mains. FOLK HOUSE CAFÉ-BAR 40a Park St. Tel: 0117 908 5035 • Delicious organic and fairtrade fodder (breakfasts, cakes, lunches and supper) at this city-centre oasis.

HAVANA COFFEE 37a Cotham Hill. Web: www. havanacoffee.co.uk • Light bites and excellent range of fairtrade coffees, traditional and herbal teas and juices. Mellow jazzy sounds. NINE VARIETIES OF ENGLISH BREAKFAST (SOME VEGETARIAN) HERMANOS 55 Queens Rd. Tel: 0117 929 4323 • Contemporary Mediterranean café-bar offering sandwiches, tapas, burgers and specials. Come evening, there’s a cocktail-bar feel. HOOPER HOUSE CAFÉ 113 Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 329 0256 • Breakfasts, salads, soups and specials. NAME COMES FROM FORMER FISH & POULTRY MARKET LA CASBAH 96 St Marks Rd, Easton. Tel: 0117 939 8804 • Community café with North African feel. Inventive menu includes Moroccan lamb. Sound seafood range. BYO. MARRAKECH COMES TO ST MARKS RD LA RUCA 89 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 944 6810. Web: www.laruca.co.uk • Gloucester Road stalwart run by people as lovely as their authentic tortillas, enchiladas, chimichangas and Chilean corn pie. Laidback, issue-aware, arty, friendly and wholesome. CAFÉ, SHOP AND ALL-ROUND COMMUNITY SPACE NEW LA TOMATINA 2-4 Park St. Tel: 0117 302 0008

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FOOD&DRINK CAFÉS • Spanish élan via tapas, burgers, coffees, wine – and a language swap. NAMED AFTER THE FAMOUS FRUIT FIGHT LOCKSIDE 1 Brunel Lock Rd, Cumberland Basin. Tel: 0117 925 5800 • Quality ingredients, fresh produce and excellent value. Brilliant breakfasts; fine Fri/Sat evening offerings. STUNNING VIEW TO BRUNEL’S BRIDGE MRS BROWN’S CAFÉ Victoria Park (by lodge, nr Nutgrove Ave & Somerset Terr entrances), Bedminster. Web: see Facebook, Twitter • Toasties, baps, cakes, teas with fairtrade sourcing plus natty touches – picnic blankets and deckchair hire. KEY ROLE IN OUTDOOR CINEMA & CAROLS IN THE PARK NUMBER 10 10 Zetland Rd, Redland. Tel: 0117 924 1301 • Breakfasts plus authentic Euro-cum-Middle Eastern fare at this chilled spot. PERFECT PERSIAN SALMON STEW 194 FAHRENHEIT CAFÉ 4a Boyces Ave, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 0054 • Minimalist coffee bar serving espressos, seasonal smoothies, made-to-order sandwiches, crepes, locally made cakes and milkshakes. NEW OLD BOOKSHOP 65 North St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 373 8907 • Tapas café/bar and live music venue boasting granny chic attracting a hip crowd. HOUSED IN A FORMER BOOKSHOP – NATCH!

PAPA COSTA DELI 67 Queens Rd. Tel: 0117 929 1600 • European café and deli serving delicious daytime treats. ITALIAN, GREEK, SPANISH, FRENCH AND CYPRIOT FLAVOURS PAPADELI 84 Alma Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 6569. Web: www.papadeli.co.uk • Mediterranean inspiration behind excellent food with locally sourced, fairtrade and organic credentials. AS FEATURED IN ‘MISTRESSES’ NEW PAPADELI AT RWA RWA, Queens Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 329 5859. Web: www.rwa.org.uk • Tapas, tartlets, sarnies etc plus cider and Peroni. Changing artwork. WICKED VIEW FROM BALCONY NEW PEPE NERO 22 Bond St. Tel: 0117 926 8057 • Authentic Italian food for carnivores, vegans and veggies. PIZZAS BY THE METRE! PIEMINISTER 24 Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 942 9372; Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 302 0070. Web: www.pieminister.co.uk • Handmade bundles of pie joy, both sweet and savoury, with all the trimmings. BIG FESTIVAL FAVE NEW POCO 45 Jamaica St, Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 923 2233 • Permanent home of a beloved festival tourer offering NY-style brunch, salad wraps and

sarnies followed by British tapas and cocktails later. RUN BY HUGH FEARNLEYWHITTINGSTALL PROTÉGÉ PRIMROSE CAFÉ & BISTRO Boyces Ave, Clifton Village. Tel: 0117 946 6577 • Daytime fare (salads, burgers, wraps) with an emphasis on organic, local, fresh produce. Intimate bistro by night. BRISTOL BREKKIE LEGEND RAISING ITS OWN PIGS PURE PASTA, SOUP & SANDWICH Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 07899 862403 • A little slice of Italy. Pasta’s ready at noon, with coffee and cake to get you through the morning. REVIVAL CAFÉ 56 Corn St, BS1 1JG. Tel: 0117 930 4008 • Long-established city-centre fave guaranteed to perk you up if you’ve overdone the shopping. RIVERSIDE GARDEN CENTRE Clift House Rd, Southville. Tel: 0117 966 7535. Web: www.riversidegardencentre. com • Completely vegetarian menu, organic and locally sourced where possible, freshly made on the premises. Daily changing soups, spuds, specials, fairtrade drinks. LAIDBACK SUNTRAP ROYCE ROLLS WHOLEFOOD CAFÉ Corn Exchange, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 07967 211870

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CAFÉS FOOD&DRINK • Vegetarian café: ‘millions’ of flapjacks, pasties, soups, samosas, herbal teas etc. ONE OF COUNTRY’S OLDEST VEGGIE EATERIES SAVANA COFFEE 273 North St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 966 0088 • Spanish, Mexican and Greek dishes, plus pasta and pizza. SOUK KITCHEN 277 North St, Southville. Tel: 0117 966 6880 • Middle Eastern delights. SOUTHVILLE CENTRE CAFÉ Beauley Rd, Southville. Tel: 0117 923 1039 • Locally sourced ingredients going into soups, salads, jackets and specials. SPIKE ISLAND CAFÉ 133 Cumberland Rd. Tel: 0117 934 9077 • Bright, airy café-bar in a contemporary arts centre. Sarnies, soups, jackets, burgers, pies and chilli etc. ART GALLERY ON SITE ST STEPHEN’S CAFÉ St Stephen’s Lane, off St Stephen’s St. Tel: 0117 929 4984 • Good vegetarian grub, freshly made. CHURCHYARD OASIS NEXT DOOR ST WERBURGHS CITY FARM CAFÉ Watercress Rd. Tel: 0117 908 0798/07813 954933 • Nutritionally balanced, delicious food enjoyed by multi-generational gatherings. Ingredients sourced locally and ethically.

TAKE FIVE CAFÉ 72 Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 907 7502 • Stokes Croft stalwart offering curries and more. PRIVATE PARTIES A SPECIALITY TIFFINS 151 St Michael’s Hill. Tel: 0117 973 4834. Web: www. tiffinsbristol.com • Popular, very friendly takeaway and licensed café. Bargain-priced authentic Gujurati cuisine. “WORTH THE TRIP TO BRISTOL ALONE,” SAID THE GUARDIAN TOBACCO FACTORY CAFÉ-BAR Raleigh Rd, Southville. Tel: 0117 902 0060. Web: www. tobaccofactory.com • Medstyle fare at this enduringly cool hotspot. POPULAR WITH ALL, FROM YOUNG FUNKSTERS TO GROOVY HIPSTERS TUBE DINER Paintworks, Bath Rd. Web: www. thetubediner.co.uk • Housed in an Airstream trailer and serving up Stateside scrumminess. VILLAGE POTTERY 70 Princess Victoria St, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 4343 • Wonderfully dinky café and garden. Homemade cakes to go with espresso, coffee, tea, herbal teas, juices. WATCH THE POTTER IN ACTION IN THE ADJOINING STUDIO WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM Philip St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 963

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@ THE WELL Stokes Croft • Do your duvet while you dunk, drink, dine and discuss at this café/ launderette/meeting place LA RUCA Gloucester Rd • Nourish your body (with food) and your soul (letter-writing for Amnesty) CAFFE CLIFTON St Pauls Rd • Coffee, cake and conjugation linger on the lips at this swish spot’s Monday English/Spanish swap VILLAGE POTTERY Princess Victoria St • Tea-sipping and pot-throwing under the same roof CORDIAL AND GRACE The Mall • Knock up frocks as the prosecco goes down

3252 • Organic and fairtrade writ large in breakfasts, quiches, soups, stews, specials, light bites etc. CHICKEN AND DUCK EGGS TO TAKE AWAY NEW WORKHOUSE CAFÉ 19-20 Perry Rd. Tel: 0117 329 0889 • Hearty and wholesome café dishes – sausage/bacon breakfast sarnies, homemade granola etc. CHEF FORMERLY AT CLERKENEWLL’S J+A

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TAKEAWAYS BATH AL FALAFEL 3 Monmouth St, BA1 2AJ. Tel: 01225 311133 • Kebabs and well-priced latenight faves. Open Mon-Sat 12noon2.30pm, 5pm-1am. BILLY BURGER St Saviours Rd, Larkhall, BA1 6RT. Tel: 01225 313393. Web: www. eatmyburgers.co.uk • Burger paradise, alongside hot dogs, jackets, fries, potato skins, hash browns, garlic bread, etc, too. Open Mon-Thur 12noon-2.30pm & 5.30-11.30pm, Fri-Sat 12noon2.30pm & 5.30pm-12midnight, Sun & bank hols 6pm-12midnight. FREE LOCAL DELIVERY FOR £10+ ORDERS CHILLIES 2 Lambridge Buildings, Larkhall, BA1 6RS. Tel: 01225 443030. Web: www. chilliesbath.co.uk • Traditional and contemporary Indian grub. Open Mon-Sun 5.30-10.30pm (last delivery orders 10.15pm). FREE DELIVERY, ONLINE ORDERING NEW CHUNG YING 21 Walcot Buildings, BA1 6AD. Tel: 01225 447677. Web: www. newchungying.co.uk • Popular latenight destination for the post-pub munch-brunch crowd. Open daily 5.30-11.30pm. DESH INDIAN TAKEAWAY & RESTAURANT 10 Chelsea Rd, BA1 3DU. Tel: 01225 314413/463388 • Good, fast, decentpriced Indian takeaway food, also a busy, popular restaurant. 10% NURSE/STUDENT DISCOUNT

DOMINO PIZZA 66 Walcot St, BA1 5BD. Tel: 01225 421421. Web: www.dominos.co.uk • Chain offering extensive menu and top-quality pizzas, in different sizes and crusts, with imaginative toppings. FISH & CHIPS Upper Borough Walls, BA1 1RJ. Tel: 01225 330195 • Traditional fish & chips, plus all the usual takeaway suspects. Open Mon-Sat 12noon2.30pm & 5.30-10pm. FORTUNE COOKIE 378 Wellsway, BA2 5RN. Tel: 01225 832223. Web: www.fortune-cookie. uk.com • Classy Far Eastern food, including Japanese udon noodle selection plus lesser-spotted far-flung treats. Open Sun-Tue & bank hols 5-11pm, Wed-Sat 12noon-2pm & 5-11pm. Home delivery daily 6-10pm (£1.50 charge within 3-mile radius). FRO YO 2 GO 42 Monmouth St, BA2 1AN • Frozen yoghurt, milkshakes, smoothies and smoogurts (work it out for yourself) made to order. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. GOLDEN PLAICE 13a Cleveland Place West, BA1 5DG. Tel: 01225 338288 • Friendly, value for money, traditional chippie. Open TueSat 12noon-2.30pm & 5.30-10pm. GONG FU NOODLE BAR 16 Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2AE. Tel: 01225 463442 • All dishes freshly prepared to order, resulting in a vibrant bespoke takeaway, also excellent dim sum, skewers, bubble and exotic teas. Open daily 11am-11pm. FREE DELIVERY ON £10+ ORDERS

HERBIES 5 Moorland Rd, BA2 3PJ. Tel: 01225 483772 • Classic chippy fare to eat in or take away. Open Mon-Sat 11.30am-2pm & 5.30-10.30pm. HIPPIE SHAKE 20 Moorland Rd, BA2 3PW. Tel: 01225 466200. Web: www.hippieshake.co.uk • Freshly made milk (and dairy-free, low-fat, diabetic-friendly) shakes, sweet treats and hot/cold drinks. Open MonThur 9am-5pm, Fri-Sat 9am-6pm. INDIAN FUSION 37 Monmouth St, BA1 2AN. Tel: 01225 316555/424262 • Curries and Caribbean faves. Set Indian/Caribbean lunches £2.99, daily 1.30-5.30pm. Open daily 1.30-5.30pm & 6-11pm. KEBAB HOUSE 16 Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2AE. Tel: 01225 461915 • Kebabs, pizzas, fried chicken. Open Mon-Sat 12noon-2.30pm & 5pm-1am. MANHATTAN BURGER 23 Claverton Buildings, BA2 4LD. Tel: 01225 447365 • Burgers, kebabs, chips, canned drinks, etc. Open daily 12noon-12midnight. MARMARIS 4-5 Grand Parade, BA2 4AN. Tel: 01225 461946 • The takeaway section to the front of this long-established Turkish restaurant gets overrun with people placing orders for shish, doner and chicken kebabs, especially on Fri/ Sat evenings. Well worth the wait, though. Open Mon-Sat 12noon-1am. MEGA BITE 26 Walcot Buildings, BA1 6AD. Tel: 01225 444481 • Pizzas, kebabs, burgers, fish & chips, fried chicken etc. Open

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TAKEAWAYS FOOD&DRINK Mon-Wed 4pm-2.30am, Thur-Sat 4pm-3am, Sun 5pm-2.30am. MISSION BURRITO 4 New St, Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2AF. Tel: 01225 442599. Web: www. missionburritos.co.uk • Freshly prepared, bespoke burritos and classic Tex-Mexinspired delights. Open Sun-Wed 10am-10pm, Thur-Sat 10am-11pm. MOGHUL 140 Walcot St, BA1 5BL. Tel: 01225 464956 • Long-established Indian takeaway, very sensible prices. Open daily 12noon-2.30pm & 5-11.30pm. MR D’s 8 St Georges Place, Upper Bristol Rd, BA1 3AA. Tel: 01225 425204; van at night on Milsom St/Orange Grove • Mobile post-pub/club hotspot: burgers and the ever-popular cheesy chips (excellent, especially after six pints). Open UBR: daily 6pm-3am. Van: Thur-Sat 8pm-2.30am. PEKING CHEF 84 St Kilda’s Rd, Oldfield Park, BA2 3QJ. Tel: 01225 425685 • Chinese, Thai and English takeaway cuisine from a massive menu. Delivery service 5-11pm (min order £6, delivery charge £1 within 2-mile radius, £2 thereafter). Open Tue-Sun 12noon-2pm, daily 4.30-11pm. PIZZA FRESCA 1 Wellsway, Bear Flat, BA2 4QL. Tel: 01225 429776 • Fresh, authentic Italian pizzas, decent fries, soft drinks. Open Tue-Sun 6pm-late. REAL ITALIAN ICE CREAM CO 17 York St, BA1 1NG. Tel: 01225 330121 • Probably the best ice-cream in Bath. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

RUPOSHI 3 Sussex Place, BA2 4LA. Tel: 01225 337294. Web: www.ruposhitakeaway. co.uk • Small, friendly Indian takeaway with long-established reputation for high-quality, good-value grub. Open Mon-Sat 12noon-2pm & 5-10pm (Sat 10.30pm). SCHWARTZ BROTHERS 4 Sawclose, BA1 1EY. Tel: 01225 461726; 102 Walcot St, BA1 5BG. Tel: 01225 463613. Web: www. schwartzbros.co.uk • Freshly flamegrilled burgers (legendary garlic-mayo and chilli), veggie and chicken options, dips and chips. Open Mon-Fri 12noon12midnight, Sat 11.30am-12midnight, Sun 12noon-11pm. SEAFOODS 38 Kingsmead Sq, BA1 2AA. Tel: 01225 465190. Web: www.fishandchipsbath. co.uk • Long-established takeaway and café serving fresh fish cooked to order with old-school chips. Popular pies, sausages, pickled eggs. Open Mon-Sat 11.30am-11pm. PAVEMENT SEATING SHAKEAWAY 3 Beau St, BA1 1QY. Tel: 01225 466200. Web: www.shakeaway.com • About 150 different milk/ice-creambased shakes alongside dairy-free and diet-friendly incarnations. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm (Sat 6pm), Sun 10.30am-5pm. SUBWAY 11 Westgate St, BA1 1EQ. Tel: 01225 789958; Unit 2, Rosewell Court, BA1 2AG. Tel: 01225 465156. Web: www. subway.co.uk • Chunky fresh subs, wraps, soups, salads, drinks and breakfast choices to eat in or take away, plus excellent-value-for-money

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GONG FU NOODLE BAR Kingsmead Sq • Vibrant menu combinations offer a freshly cooked, personalised Far Eastern adventure TAMBO PERUVIAN KITCHEN Grove St • Prepare to familiarise yourself with the likes of the chicharron, the hamburguasa and the criollo at this lively purveyor of fully authentic Peruvian street food MISSION BURRITO New St, Kingsmead Sq • Fulfilling an admirable mission to bring fresh bespoke burritos to the people of Bath. Top tip: try the burrito carnitas

combos. Open WS: Mon-Wed 8am-12midnight, Thur-Sat 8am-3am, Sun 9am-12midnight. RC: daily 7am-10.30pm (8am Sun). SULIS PIZZA 2 Grand Parade, BA2 4DF. Tel: 01225 447037. Web: www.sulispizza.co.uk • Pizzas to go, or order online for home delivery. Open daily 12noon-10pm. SEE WEBSITE FOR 2-4-1S AND REGULARLY UPDATED OFFERS TAMBO PERUVIAN KITCHEN 1 Grove St, BA2 6PJ. Web: www. tamboperuviankitchen.co.uk • An authentic taste of Peru courtesy of street food (empanada, papa rellena) etc. The chilli hot chocolate delivers more kick than a donkey with sunstroke. Open Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, Sat 11am-3pm.

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FOOD&DRINK TAKEAWAYS TWERTON CHIPPY 145 High St, Twerton, BA2 1BZ. Tel: 01225 425920 • Rig rock salmon, skate and cod’s roe alongside cod, plaice and haddock. Open Mon 12noon-2pm & 6-9pm, Tue-Thur 12noon-2pm & 5-9.30pm, Fri-Sat 11.30am-2pm & 5-9pm.

BRISTOL A CAPPELLA 184c Wells Rd, Totterdown. Tel: 0117 971 3377. Web: www. acappellas.co.uk • Café by day, BYO pizzeria by night, plus takeaways and deliveries. Open Tue-Thur 9am-10pm, Fri-Sat 9am-10.30pm. ALWAHA 12 High St, Easton. Tel: 0117 935 5339 • Halal food. ARCHES INDIAN FAST FOOD 210 Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 924 8062 • Casual BYO café offering Indian fast food, funnily enough. BIG BANANA St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 927 3274. Web: www. thebigbananajuicebar.co.uk • Freshly prepared juices, smoothies, wheatgrass shots. YOU MAY NEED TO ORDER THE ALL-FRUIT HANGOVER CURE BOBBY’S 17 Christmas Steps. Tel: 07885 533216 • Believed to be the nation’s first chippy! (Che Guevara photos have arrived more recently.) BRISTOL FRYER 431 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 951 5415 • Popular with Gasheads and students from surrounding streets.

Fish, burgers, pies, pasties, sausages, kebabs, chicken and loads of extras. BRISTOL SAUSAGE SHOP Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 07817 478302. Web: bristolsausageshop.co.uk • Sausage nirvana: around 20 varieties. FIND GOOSE FAT AND THE WORLD’S BEST BLACK PUDDING CARIBBEAN WRAP St Nicholas Market. Tel: 07989 745944 • Authentic Caribbean cuisine. Eat-in lunches, too. From jerk chicken to curried goat, the menu never disappoints. CIAO HAMBURGER 207a Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 6228. Web: www.ciaoburger.co.uk • Gloucester Road burger stalwart. CITY CAFE FOOD CENTRE Colston Ave (opp Hippodrome) • Follow the aroma of frying onions to this staggeringly popular burger and kebab van. Open daily 8pm till very late. LOOK FOR THE BLUE AND WHITE STRIPES CLIFTON VILLAGE FISH BAR 4 Princess Victoria St. Tel: 0117 974 1894 • Top chippy popular with a certain ex-PM’s son. Open daily lunchtimes and eves, all-day Sat-Sun from around lunchtime. CORNISH BAKEHOUSE 16 Castle Gallery, Galleries Shopping Centre. Tel: 0117 930 4279. Web: www.cornishbakehouse.com • Extraordinarily tasty pasties filling you up till breakfast tomorrow morning. And no washing up – result!

DIM SUM 263 North St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 953 0606 • Established around 20 years, big oriental menu. DOMINO PIZZA 119 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 3400; 10 Regent St, Kingswood. Tel: 0117 961 6111; 439 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 951 2777; Simmonds View, Stoke Gifford. Tel: 0117 979 8855. Web: www.dominos.co.uk • International pizza delivery chain. EASTON EXPRESS 186 Stapleton Rd, Easton. Tel: 0117 951 2267 • Peking, Szechuan, Cantonese, Thai, Japanese and vegetarian. Open daily 5-11pm. EXCHANGE SNACK BAR St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 922 4014 • English breakfasts, lunch and snacks. FALAFEL KING City centre (nr Watershed). Tel: 0117 329 4476 • City-centre pitta pitstop serving falafels and other Middle Eastern foods to hungry shoppers, clubbers and dancers. FISHERS 156 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 8220 • Very good, very popular chippy up at the Downs end of The Strip. GRECIAN KEBAB HOUSE 2 Cromwell Rd, St Andrews. Tel: 0117 942 3456 • Generous kebabs and extraordinarily reasonable (and tasty) pizzas offer perfect endings to Gloucester Road boozy nights. NEW UPSTAIRS CHILLAX LOUNGE

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FOOD&DRINK TAKEAWAYS MAGNET 55 Dean Lane, Southville. Tel: 0117 963 6444 • Chippy which once staged a Badly Drawn Boy gig. Open Mon-Fri 12noon-2pm, Sat 12noon2.30pm, Mon-Thur 5.30-10.30pm, Fri-Sat 5-10.30pm, Sun 5-10pm. MISS MILLIE’S 132 Wells Rd, Knowle; 79 East St, Bedminster; 129 High St, Staple Hill; 1 The Concourse, Brislington; 91 Gloucester Rd; 166 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton; 157 Church Rd, Redfield • Ever-popular, bargain-priced purveyors of fried chicken. 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT (IN SHOP) MOORISH CAFÉ St Nicholas Market. Tel: 07403 358046/07552 929489 • Moroccan food and drink to eat in or take away. NEW OH! BEIJING! 200 Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 904 9345 • Formerly New Happy Garden doing halal Chinese, Thai, Szechuan, Cantonese, Malaysian, Mongolian and Pekinese food. Open Mon-Fri 5-11pm, Sat-Sun 5-11.30pm. NEW OLDFIELDS FISH & CHIPS 84 Regent St, Kingswood. Tel: 0117 967 3292 • Formerly the Clock Tower, well worth any journey. Open Mon-Wed 11.30am-8pm, Thur-Sat 11.30am-9pm. PIEMINISTER 24 Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 942 9372; Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 302 0070. Web: www. pieminister.co.uk • Fantastic eateries

offering an amazing variety of pies. Open SC: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 11am-5pm; St Nicks: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. NEW PIRI PIRI CORNER 11-12 Triangle South. Tel: 0117 929 7777. Web: www. piripiricornr.co.uk • Fast food restaurant/takeaway delivering the eponymous chicken and more to a three-mile radius. PIZZA BELLA 102-106 West St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 963 3882 • Family-run Bedminster institution. THEY’LL ALSO DELIVER FAGS, CHOCCY, EVEN A BOTTLE OF VODKA PIZZA EXPRESS 2-10 Regent St, Clifton. Tel: 0117 974 4259; 31 Berkeley Sq. Tel: 0117 926 0300; 35 Corn St. Tel: 0117 930 0239; Unit 1, Building 8, Harbourside. Tel: 0117 927 3622. Web: www.pizzaexpress. com • Renowned, busy restaurants offering great takeaway pizzas. DELICIOUS DOUGH BALLS WITH GARLIC BUTTER PORTUGUESE TASTE St Nicholas Market. Tel: 07816 598576 • Funky little café/takeaway serving traditional dishes like feijoada and chicken piri piri. PURE PASTA, SOUP & SANDWICH St Nicholas Market. Tel: 07899 862403 • Hot pasta dishes, great lasagne, pizza, panini, soup, sandwiches. LOVELY HOMEMADE TIRAMISU

NEW RED PIZZA COMPANY 181a Hotwell Rd, Hotwells. Tel: 0117 930 0543. Web: www. theredpizzacompany.com. Facebook, Twitter • Innovative, newly opened operation delivering pizza with pace and alcohol with LOL. A UK speedpizza-making record holder conjures up quick-fire pizzas (the kick-ass Hondas shift too) in flavours like the Big Smoke, El Mexicano and Bombay Balti; the Ruin boasts five meats, the Bristol Badboy will make you weep. Pizzas will never be the same again… VENUE LIKES THEIR STYLE, YOU’LL LOVE THEIR PIZZAS RENDEZVOUS 9 Denmark St. Tel: 0117 929 8683 • Fish and chips, pies and pasties, sausages and saveloys etc. It’s more expensive to eat in. RICE BOX 4 Christmas Steps. Tel: 0117 927 3388. Web: www.thericebox.co.uk • Funky and fantastic Chinese food in a boutique setting among Christmas Steps’ eclectic shops. Open Mon-Fri 11.30am-7.30pm (not bank hols). SIMPLY THAI 67 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 924 4117 • Fresh, flavoursome Thai grub. SMITHS FISH BAR 2 Kingsdown Parade. Tel: 0117 921 4627 • Clean, quick, offering decentsized portions and reminiscent of chippies back in the day. Open MonFri 11.45am-1.45pm & 5-10.30pm, Sat 5.30-10pm. SOURDOUGH CAFÉ Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market. Email: sourdoughcafe@gmail.com

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TAKEAWAYS FOOD&DRINK • Artisan breads, tasty toasties, homemade cakes plus Extract Coffee and wide tea range. SPICE UP YOUR LIFE 7 Exchange Ave, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 914 4448 • Quality Indian and Asian specialities to eat in or take away. STAR FISH BAR 157 Greystoke Ave (next to Aldi), Southmead. Tel: 0117 950 9505 • Maris Piper gorgeousness definitely worth discovering if you don’t live within noseshot of its delicious aroma. Open daily eves, lunchtimes Mon-Sat. MORE STAR-LIKE THAN HARRISON FORD STOKE BISHOP FISH BAR 13 Druid Hill, Stoke Bishop. Tel: 0117 329 0366 • Younger sibling to long-established Clifton Village big bruv. Open daily eves, lunchtime Mon-Sat. SUBWAY The Galleries. Tel: 0117 930 4940; 15-19 Queens Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 925 6164; Merchant St, Broadmead. Tel: 0117 927 7620; 15-17 Clare St. Tel: 0117 930 0455; 31 Union St. Tel: 0117 922 7828; 103 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 4500; 80-82 East St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 963 7616; 790 Fishponds Rd. Tel: 0117 965 7640; 29 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 908 3227; 11b Shields Retail Park, Gloucester Rd, Filton. Tel: 0117 969 6266; The Corner House, Hamilton Court, Montague St. Tel: 0117 924 9375; 80-82 Regent St, Kingswood. Tel: 0117 935 3383; Unit 29 Broadwalk,

Knowle. Tel: 0117 971 6078; Bristol International Airport. Tel: 01275 475514; 3b Broad Quay. Tel: 0117 927 7350; Unit 1b-c, Willow Brook Centre, Savages Wood Rd, Bradley Stoke. Tel: 01454 617122; 201 Stapleton Rd, Easton. Tel: 0117 951 1827. Web: www.subway.co.uk • Massive range of hot and cold submarine sandwiches with freshly baked bread, low-fat options available. Plus wraps, soups and breakfasts to eat in or take away.

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TASTE OF CHINA 596 Fishponds Rd. Tel: 0117 958 3304 • Standard Chinese faves plus veggie dishes made using gluten. Wed-Mon 5-11pm.

BOBBY’S Christmas Steps • Frying tonight – and for over 100 years.

TIFFINS 151 St Michael’s Hill. Tel: 0117 973 4834. Web: www.tiffinsbristol.com • Convince your mates you had a gap year in Gujarat by getting very familiar with the authentic cuisine conjured up here. Stonebaked pizzas too. Open Mon-Fri 12noon-2.30pm & 4.30-9pm, Sat 12noon-2pm & 5-9pm. RATED BY THE GUARDIAN; NAMED BY RADIO 4 AMONG THE COUNTRY’S TOP THREE TAKEAWAYS IN 2010 YOYO BURGER 6 Byron Place, Clifton. Tel: 0117 930 4353. Web: www.yoyoburger. com • Check the video screen-inlaid table while enjoying seriously tasty wraps and benchmark-defining burgers cooked freshly on site. Open daily 12noon-late. LOBSTER AND WAYGU BEEF ON THE MENU!

BRISTOL A CAPPELLA Wells Rd • Bonniest BYO and pizza takeaway/delivery in Bristol RED PIZZA COMPANY Hotwell Rd • Flash pizza (pizza-related flashmobbing), extreme deliveries and wheelies (feds permitting) from pizza pioneers

PIEMINISTER Stokes Croft & St Nicholas Market • Secret Order of the Pastry pie-tasting club gathers quarterly RICE BOX Christmas Steps • If there’s such a thing as a ‘boutique’ takeaway, this is it

VINCE’S ITALIAN PASTA & PIZZA 396 Filton Ave. Tel: 0117 904 1188 • Genuine family-run Italian. Freshly baked pasta dishes and wide selection of pizzas. CHOCOLATE PIZZAS, CHIP PIZZAS, 24-INCH PIZZAS! ZAK’S SANDWICH BAR St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 927 7444 • English breakfasts, burgers, snacks, freshly made sandwiches and baguettes to eat in or take away.

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SPECIALIST FOOD SHOPS BATH BANTHON ORIENTAL SUPERMARKET 10 Brookside House, High St, Weston, BA1 4BY. Tel: 01225 420468 • Far Eastern cooking ingredients, herbs, spices and remedies. Open Tue-Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-4pm. BARTLETT & SONS BUTCHERS 10-11 Green St, BA1 2JZ. Tel: 01225 466731. Web: www.bartlettandsons. co.uk • All meat locally sourced and largely chemical/additive free. Cooked meats, cheeses, pastries, pickles and cakes. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm. SAUSAGES AND BURGERS MADE IN-HOUSE BATH BAKERY 3 Chelsea Rd, BA1 3DU. Tel: 01225 421702; 37 Moorland Rd, BA2 3PN. Tel 01225 481477. Web: www. bathbakery.co.uk • Traditional bakers. Open Mon-Sat 8am-4.30pm. BATH FARMERS’ MARKET Green Park Station, BA1 1JB. Tel: 01225 787910. Web: www. bathfarmersmarket.co.uk • Dozens of stalls sell locally produced fresh and organic meat, dairy, breads and veg, hot food to nibble as you browse and plenty of tasting experiences. Open Sat 8.30am-1pm. BEEHIVE BAKERY Noads Corner, Odd Down, BA2 2RX. Tel: 01225 833322 • Proper, traditional, community baker. Open Mon-Sat 8am-4pm. BEN’S COOKIES 21 Union Passage, BA1 1RD.

Tel: 01225 460983. Web: www. benscookies.com • Funky, chunky fresh cookies priced by the kilo. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. BERTINET BAKERY & CAFÉ 6 New Bond St Place, BA1 1BH. Tel: 01225 445531. Web: www. thebertinetkitchen.com • Bakery shop and café courtesy of award-winning doughboy Richard Bertinet and his team. Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm. SUN OPENING HOURS IN THE PIPELINE BEST OF BRITISH 12 Broad St, BA1 5LJ. Tel: 01225 448055. Web: www.bestofbritishdeli. co.uk • Organic deli and takeaway. Open Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm. CHANDOS DELI St George St, BA1 2EH. Tel: 01225 314418. Web: www.chandosdeli.com • Very popular upmarket deli. DA VINCI ITALIAN DELI 33 Wellsway, Bear Flat, BA2 4RR. Tel: 01225 471850. Web: www.davincideli. co.uk • Fully authentic Italian grocery. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 8.30am-5pm. FINE CHEESE CO 29-31 Walcot St, BA1 5BN. Tel: 01225 448748. Web: www.finecheese.co.uk • Gourmet grocery with, of course, a strong emphasis on cheese, plus deli, bakery and cafe. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-5.30pm. FRIENDS FOREVER St James Parade, BA1 1UL • Wellstocked, utterly charming Asian grocery store. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm.

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GOODIES 2a St Saviours Rd, Larkhall, BA1 6RJ. Tel: 01225 336033. Web: www.goodiesdeli.co.uk • English and continental deli with in-store French bakery. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm. GUILDHALL DELICATESSEN 8a Guildhall Market, BA2 4AW. Tel: 01225 427195. Web: www. bathguildhallmarket.co.uk/theguildhall-delicatessen • Wide range of continental and local meats, homemade cakes, olives, jams, chutneys, cheeses. Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. VEGETARIAN, INDIAN AND ITALIAN SPECIALITIES HARVEST 37 Walcot St, Bath, BA1 5BN. Tel: 01225 465519. Web: www. harvest-bath.coop • An entirely GM-free organic zone, stocking everything from organic fruit and veg (much of it sourced locally) and bread to Fairtrade chocolate, teas, coffees, organic wines, international specialities and Essential products. LONDON ROAD STORES 3 Cleveland Place East, London Rd, BA1 5DJ. Tel: 01225 336307 • Excellent source of lesser-spotted (in Bath, anyway) West Indian cooking supplies, also doubles up as a traditional English corner shop. Open Mon-Sun 10am-8pm. MANGIA BENE 5-6 St James St, BA1 2TW. Tel: 01225 336106 • Enticing range of largely Medi-sourced delights. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 8.30am-5pm (cafe till 4.30pm).

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SPECIALIST FOOD SHOPS FOOD&DRINK MINERVA CHOCOLATES & BATH CHOCOLATE MUSEUM 15 Abbey Church Yard, BA1 1NA. Tel: 01225 464999. Web: www.bathchocolatemuseum. com • Indulgent, flamboyant confectionery, from truffles and pralines to exclusive handcrafted chocolates based on characters and fables from Bath’s past (hence the ‘museum’). Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm. NIBBLES Stall 53, Guildhall Market, BA1 4AW. Tel: 01225 460213 • Quality cheeses alongside British and continental bacon and hams. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm. PARKER’S BAKERY, FRUIT & VEG 51-52 Guildhall Market, BA2 4AW • Thoroughly decent greengrocer and bakery at the heart of the thriving Guildhall Market. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm. PAXTON & WHITFIELD 1 John St, BA1 2JL. Tel: 01225 466403. Web: www.cheesemongers. co.uk • Premier-quality traditional English and continental cheeses, luxury larder essentials. Open MonSat 9.30am-6pm. PICNICS 8 Chelsea Rd, BA2 3DU. Tel: 01225 482045 • Longstanding deli specialising in authentic foods imported from the Med. Open Mon-Sat 8.30am-5pm. POLISH DELICATESSEN James St West, BA1 2BX • Traditional Polish foodstuffs. Open Mon-Sun 10am-6pm.

PRIOR PARK GARDEN CENTRE & FARM SHOP Prior Park Rd, BA2 4NF. Tel: 01225 427175. Web: www. priorparkgardencentre.co.uk • Garden/ petcare centre incorporating a thriving café and well-stocked farm shop. Visit towards closing time to find bargain prices for fresh produce. Open MonSat 8.30am-5.30pm (summer 6pm), Sun 10.30am-4.30pm. REAL ITALIAN ICE CREAM CO 17 York St, BA1 1NG. Tel: 01225 330121 • One of only a handful of authentic Italian gelaterias in the UK. REAL MEAT CO 7 Hayes Place, BA2 4QW. Tel: 01225 335139. Web: www.realmeat.co.uk • Additive-free meat-with-a-conscience alongside ready meals and pies, dairy (and dairy-free) produce, wholefoods. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. SAUSAGE SHOP 7 Green St, BA1 2JY. Tel: 01225 318300. Web: www.sausage-shop. co.uk • Dozens of speciality sausages handmade with the finest additive-free ingredients to traditional methods, also deli counter and takeaway hot sausages of the day. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. SEASONS WHOLEFOOD 10 George St, BA1 2EH. Tel: 01225 469730 • Popular, well-stocked healthfood shop with serve-yourself bins and takeaway/deli. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. SOUTHSIDE FOOD CO-OP Twerton, Whiteway & Southdown. Tel: 01225 787924 • Offers people in southwest Bath fresh, high-quality veg, fruit and eggs at wholesale prices, with bags

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BEST OF BRITISH Broad St • Known locally as Planet Organic, offering an abundance of locally-sourced bread, cheese, meat, pies, sweet treats and more HARVEST Walcot St • Fairly-traded, additivefree, organic, locally sourced all-kinds-of-everything for the thoughtful-minded shopper SEASONS WHOLEFOOD George St • Serve-yourself bins (dried fruits, pulses, grains, etc) make shopping at this informative health food shop and deli a wallet-friendly voyage of discovery

of seasonal, locally grown produce, or order from their price list. Collect orders on Wed from Twerton (and save 50p), or they’ll deliver to homes in Twerton/Whiteway/Southdown. Co-op membership £1 per year. STOKES THE GREENGROCERS 38 Moorland Rd, Oldfield Park, BA2 3PN. Tel: 01225 424414. Web: www. stokesplc.com • All manner of fivea-day essentials from pink ladies to pineapples, maris pipers to mouli, at very healthy prices. Open Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. THAI BALCONY MINI MART 40 Monmouth St, BA1 2AN. Tel: 01225 337213 • Everything Thai, from store cupboard ingredients to frozen dim sum, fresh herbs and spices. Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm.

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FOOD&DRINK SPECIALIST FOOD SHOPS VOM FASS Shires Yard, BA1 1DN. Tel: 01225 447660. Web: www.vomfass.net • Exquisite oils, vinegars, wines, liqueurs and spirits, straight from the cask in any quantity. Regular tastings, personalised inscription/ gift-wrapping service. Open MonSat 10am-5.30pm.

BRISTOL ATTIC 115 Coldharbour Rd, Redland. Tel: 0117 909 0357. Web: www.attictea. com • Massive range of Chinese teas: try before buying. THE NAME? ACRONYM FOR ‘ALL THE TEA IN CHINA’ BAR CHOCOLAT 19 The Mall, Clifton. Tel: 0117 974 7000. Web: www.barchocolatclifton. co.uk • Formerly MeMe Chocolat, still a homage to all things choccy. WITH CAFÉ BETTER FOOD CO Bristol Proving House, Sevier St, St Werburghs. Tel: 0117 935 1725; 94 Whiteladies Rd BS8 2QX. Tel: 0117 946 6957. Web: www.betterfood. co.uk • Excellent emporia of all things organic. Fresh fruit and veg from their own garden, local meat, poultry, line-caught fish, artisan bread, olives and sausages, great cafés. DELIVER FRUIT AND VEG BOXES BORDEAUX QUAY Canons Way. Tel: 0117 943 1200. Web: www.bordeaux-quay.co.uk • Awesome eco-eatery, with fantastic deli and bakery. Sources the very best local, seasonal, sustainable products, mostly organic.

BREADSTORE 45 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 1654 • Wonderful selection of loaves and rolls, cakes, croissants, pizzas, pasties. BRISTOL CIDER SHOP 7 Christmas Steps, BS1 5BS. Tel: 0117 3821679. Web: www. bristolcidershop.co.uk • As much apple/pear-related stuff under one roof as possible! Over 80 ciders on draught or in bottles plus cider vinegar/brandy/chutney etc. September saw perry-making days. All ciders sourced from within 50 miles. Tastings and tours staged. CIDER-MAKING DAYS 13/14 OCT, APPLE FESTIVAL 20 OCT BRISTOL FARMERS’ MARKET Corn St, Bristol. Tel: 0117 922 4016 • All produce is grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked or smoked locally by the stallholders. EVERY WED 9.30AM-2.30PM BRISTOL SAUSAGE SHOP 28-30 Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 07817 478302. Web: bristolsausageshop.co.uk • Superfresh speciality sausages, bacon, condiments, goose fat, and sausage sandwiches/bangers & mash to take away. About 90% of offerings reared, grown, produced or sourced locally. BRISTOL SLOW FOOD MARKET Corn St. Tel: 0117 922 4014. Web: www.slowfoodbristol.org • The STUDENT SECRETS For a SPLENDIDLY tasty array of more than 80 ciders

best local, seasonal, traditionally produced food and drink. Hot food too, plus cookery demos. FIRST SUN OF EVERY MONTH 10AM-3PM BRISTOL SWEET MART 80 St Marks Rd, Easton. Tel: 0117 951 2257. Web: www.sweetmart. co.uk • Renowned local institution. Asian, Middle Eastern, Med and African treats, plus exotic frozen fish. IF THEY DON’T HAVE IT, THEY’LL DO THEIR BEST TO GET IT FOR YOU BRITTAN’S PORK BUTCHERS 17 Wade St, St Judes. Tel: 0117 935 1800 • Sells just about everything pig-related (except the oink). CHANDOS DELI Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus. Tel: 0117 927 9543; Bristol University Sports Centre, Tyndall Ave. Tel: 0117 922 7700; 97 Henleaze Rd. Tel: 0117 907 4391; 6 Princess Victoria St, Clifton. Tel: 0117 974 3275; 121 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 970 6565. Web: www. chandosdeli.com • Popular deli. Eclectic range of cheese, charcuterie, fresh bread, olives, homemade savoury tarts, cakes, fantastic wines, award-winning sandwiches. Products sourced directly from Europe and local producers. BRILLIANT FRESH FISH COUNTER IN CLIFTON VILLAGE BRANCH DR BURNORIUM’S HOT SAUCE EMPORIUM Exchange Hall, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 07855 395150. Web: www. hotsauceemporium.co.uk • Around 200 of the world’s finest hot chilli sauces: “Your pain is our pleasure.”

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FOOD&DRINK SPECIALIST FOOD SHOPS EARTHBOUND 8 Abbotsford Rd, Cotham. Tel: 0117 904 2260 • Local organics, good-value wholefoods, fairtrade, fruit and veg, bread, chutneys, jams, pastas and superb chocolates. ETHICALLY CAUGHT CANNED FISH, MOSTLY IN ORGANIC OIL ESSENTIAL TRADING Unit 3, Lodge Causeway Trading Estate, Fishponds. Tel: 0845 458 0201. Web: www.essential-trading. coop • Supplier of natural and organic wholefoods. All products GM-free, many fairtrade. Own-brand range too. HARVEST NATURAL FOODS 11 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 5997. Web: www.harvest-bristol.coop • One of the country’s longest-established vegetarian and vegan wholefoods specialists. Certified organic fresh fruit and veg, dispensing bins for organic nuts, seeds, grains and dried fruit. Deli with savoury snacks and cakes. Chilled and frozen foods, ethical household goods and beauty products. 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT HERBERTS BAKERY Wellington Ave, Montpelier. Tel: 0117 924 7713. Web: www.herbertsbakery. co.uk • Long-established, much-loved bakery drawing inspiration from places like Ireland, Tuscany, Greece, Switzerland and USA. KALAHARI MOON 88-91 Covered Market, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 929 9879. Web: www.kalaharimoon.co.uk • South African one-stop shop. LA RUCA 89 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 944 6810. Web: www.laruca.co.uk

• Speciality health food shop: globally inspired meals, natural and organic foods, fairtrade, herbs and spices, soups, cheeses, olives and unusual ingredients. Friendly, helpful staff. RENOWNED CHIMICHANGAS MANOR KITCHEN 3 Soundwell Rd, Staple Hill. Tel: 0117 956 9291. Web: www. manorkitchen.co.uk • Home-cured artisan hams, speciality roast meats, handmade pies, deli produce. MARK’S BREAD 291 North St, Bedminster. Tel: 07910 979384. Web: www. marksbread.co.uk • Wonderfully flavoursome bread made by wonderfully friendly people using organic flour. LOCAL DELIVERIES MADE ON AUTHENTIC DUTCH BICYCLE! OLIVE SHED Princes Wharf. Tel: 0117 929 1960; 123 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 924 0572. Web: www.theoliveshed. com • Fantastically popular dockside restaurant with downstairs deli: tapas – and the odd olive! Wider selection at Gloucester Road. PAECKERT BUTCHERS 230 Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 924 5454 • Impressive selection of homemade sausages, including South African and Spanish. ORIGINAL BROADMEAD SHOP OPENED 1962 PAPA COSTA DELI 67 Queens Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 929 1600 • Café, takeaway and outside catering (plus deli range). BEERS FROM CYPRUS, ITALY, CAKES FROM FRANCE, GREECE

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PAPADELI 84 Alma Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 6569. Web: www.papadeli.co.uk • Artisan cheeses, excellent charcuterie, antipasti, handmade sweet treats, olives, oils et al. Restaurant-quality dishes to eat in or take away. OBSERVER AND GUARDIAN RATED RADFORD MILL FARM SHOP 39-41 Picton St, Montpelier. Tel: 0117 942 6644 • Friendly organic food suppliers with small café and deli. Vast range of GM-free and organic products at really reasonable prices. RARE BUTCHERS OF SOUTHVILLE 250 North St, Southville. Tel: 0117 966 3593 • Top-notch free-range meat from suppliers as nearby as Dundry. Livestock welfare a priority, with meat hung and butchered using traditional methods. REAL OLIVE COMPANY 40-42 Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 909 9587; Thornbury Precinct (Sat). Web: www. therealolivecompany.co.uk • Antipasti products plus 50 olive varieties, homemade hummus and more. SCOOPAWAY HEALTH FOODS: NATURAL & ORGANIC WHOLEFOODS 113 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 987 2199 • Specialists in natural, organic, wholesome foods and remedies – over 4,000 product lines. Unfailingly cheerful staff. SHEEPDROVE ORGANIC FARM FAMILY BUTCHERS 3 Lower Redland Rd. Tel: 0117 973 4643. Web: www.sheepdrove.com • Bristol’s only fully organic butcher. Organic wines, own-brand honey, preserves and flour.

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SPECIALIST FOOD SHOPS FOOD&DRINK SMITHFISH 23 North View, Westbury Park. Tel: 0117 973 1666 • Wonderful, slightly old-fashioned fishmongers with genuine customer service. SOURCE 1-3 Exchange Ave, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 927 2998. Web: www.sourcefood.co.uk • Foodie heaven so-named to emphasise the link to the produce’s origins. Meat from North Somerset, free-range chicken from Devon, top fish counter. SOUTHVILLE DELI 262 North St, Southville. Tel: 0117 966 4507. Web: www.southvilledeli.com • Proper neighbourhood deli. Organic produce, cured meats, salamis, olives, roasted peppers, seasonal cheeses. ST NICHOLAS MARKET Corn St • Diverse range of foods to eat in, take away or take home, including specialist cheese, sausage, Moroccan and vegetarian outlets. T&PA MURRAY BUTCHERS 153 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 4025 • Traditional butcher selling additive-free and free-range meats. Deli with chorizo, salamis, parma ham, chutneys, jams. TEOHS 28-34 Lower Ashley Rd, St Agnes. Tel: 0117 907 1191 • Fabulous emporium for Far Eastern foods and goods, specialising in Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian, Filipino and Indonesian. COOKERY SCHOOL TOO TOBACCO FACTORY MARKET Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Rd, Southville. Tel: 07974 683038 • Affordable food and crafts plus flowers, clothing etc.

TONY’S CARIBBEAN FOOD 128 Grosvenor Rd. Tel: 0117 941 4266 • Absolute gem of a grocery shop selling exotic fresh fruit and veg, spices and fish plus eye-catching rarities like Kool Aid. TOVEY’S SEAFOODS 198-200 Stapleton Rd, Easton. Tel: 0117 951 0987. Web: www.toveys. co.uk • Fantastic range of fresh fish and shellfish. Game and poultry too. TREASURE ISLAND SWEETS 70 Covered Market, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 927 9918. Web: www.treasureislandsweets.co.uk • Old-fashioned confectionery, plus sugar-free, dairy-free and wheat-free sweets. TRETHOWAN’S DAIRY SHOP Glass Arcade, St Nicholas Market. Tel: 07590 960329 • Great selection of cheeses. Brilliant toasted sarnies plus wedding cakes. CHEESE-TASTING EVENINGS WAI YEE HONG SUPERMARKET Eastgate Oriental City, Eastgate Rd. Tel: 0845 873 3388. Web: www. waiyeehong.com • Fabulous Chinese supermarket with around 9,000 lines of seriously cheap ingredients and equipment. EXOTIC FRESH FRUIT AND VEG A SPECIALITY WILD OATS 9-11 Lower Redland Rd. Tel: 0117 973 1967. Web: www.wild-oats. co.uk • One of the region’s most comprehensive stocks of natural foods and goodies. Raw foods emphasis plus grains, pulses, yogurts, jams, flour, deli products, fresh bread. Helpful, knowledgeable staff.

SPECIAL SPECIALISTS BRISTOL TEOHS Lower Ashley Rd • Far East munchies! Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian, Filipino and Indonesian (like a G(ourmet) six) BRISTOL CIDER SHOP Christmas Steps • Cider, glorious cider! Celebrates everything apple- and pear-related. Cidermaking days 13-14 Oct, apple festival 20Oct SCOOPAWAY HEALTH FOOD Gloucester Rd • Embodies all that’s grand about Glos Rd WILD OATS Lower Redland Rd • Put right all your partying with natural eating BREADSTORE Gloucester Rd • Refuels those returning home in the wee small hours EARTHBOUND Abbotsford Rd • Look after yourself – and the planet – with local organics, fairtrade products and ethically caught seafood BRITTAN’S PORK BUTCHERS Wade St • Never tried chitterlings? They sell 400kg weekly here! Lovely with mustard TOVEY’S SEAFOODS Stapleton Rd • Glorious ocean offerings since 1935 (50 years here) plus game

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oth Bristol and Bath are blessed with the kind of sparkly retail cathedrals that you’d expect to find in cities of their size. Cabot Circus and SouthGate, respectively, are chockfull of big-name, high-street franchises that’ll happily snaffle up your spare cash. At the same time, though, don’t miss out on the twin cities’ unusually wellstocked independent sector. With markets to rival the best and a raft of individually minded emporia selling the finest fashion, music, books and more, Bristol and Bath serve up a shopping experience to suit all tastes – and often at bargain prices.

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RECORD SHOPS BATH BATH COMPACT DISCS & BROAD STREET JAZZ 27 Broad St. Tel: 01225 464766. Web: www.bathcds.btinternet. co.uk; www.broadstreetjazz.co.uk • Newly amalgamated, having lived a few doors apart for many years, and a splendid pooling of genuinely expert knowledge. BCD was founded 30 years ago by Chicago native John Cervenka, and is well established as one of the UK’s leading classical music shops: new and secondhand classical, opera, ballet, you’ll find it all here. Jazz is equally well served. Generally an all-in-one category, when it’s broken down as per here – ‘Bop and Modern’, ‘Free Jazz and Avant Garde’, ‘Jazz Rock and Fusion’, and many more – you know you’re in good hands.

BRISTOL CHEMICAL RECORDS Unit C2, St Vincents Trading Estate, Feeder Rd. Tel: 0117 971 4924. Web: www.chemicalrecords.co.uk • Dance yourself dizzy with drum & bass, dubstep, house, techno, hip-hop, electro, breaks, trance, and more, all available for the listening via trybefore-you-buy listening booths, Similarly clued-up in clubs wear and DJ equipment. DSWAT Unit 34, The Coach House, 2 Upper York St. Web: www.dswat. net • Real underground specialists here, be it breakcore, mash-up, ragga jungle, drum & bass, gabba,

dubstep or leftfield electronica, including an excellent selection of local artists and producers. Set up in 2003 by DJ Parasite of the mighty Death$ucker label, whose Goatlab and Toxic Dancehall nights mapped out the underground rave scene in Bristol. FOPP 27-29 College Green. Tel: 0117 937 7110. Web: www.fopp.com • Comprehensive range of CDs, vinyl, books, DVDs and T-shirts. HEAD BRISTOL Galleries. Tel: 0117 929 7798. Web: www.facebook.com/ headbristol • Opened two years back on the site of the old Virgin Megastores/Zavvi, and offering some serious bargains across a huge range stocked across nearly 10,000 sq ft of trading space. IDLE HANDS 74 Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 914 7493. Web: www. idlehandsbristol.com • Opened in late lamented Rooted Records, happily still going strong in its own right. A label for three years, that Idle Hands’ first release was from dubstep pioneer Peverelist should tell you where the expertise lies. Drum & bass, house and techno are equally well served. PAYBACK RECORDS 45 St Nicholas Market, Corn St. Tel: 07966 347412 • Oldschool vinyl emporium, shelves crammed with a wealth of old reggae gems, plus fine side orders of funk, rock and soul.

PLASTIC WAX 222 Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 942 7368. Web: www. plasticwaxrecords.com • Oldschool delight: brimful of racks for eclectic browsing. Plenty of bargains to be found amid thousands of releases across vinyl and CDs, with plenty of DVDs besides. PK MUSIC EXCHANGE 51 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 924 1658. Web: www.facebook.com/ paulk.musicexchange • Buy, trade or sell music, hi-fi gear and DJ equipment with a good selection of secondhand vinyl to boot: drum & bass, hip-hop, reggae, house, funk, soul, rock, more. PRIME CUTS 85 Gloucester Rd (below RePsycho Clothing). Tel: 0117 983 0007 • Browse your way through RePsycho’s marvellous vintage selection, then wander downstairs to secondhand vinyl/CDs across whatever genre you care to mention. PROVIDENCE MUSIC 1 St George’s Rd. Tel: 0117 927 6536. Web: www.providencemusic. co.uk • Classical CDs/DVDs and event tickets, chiefly majoring on a huge range of sheet music and tutorial books. RISE 70 Queens Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 929 7511. Web: www.rise-music. co.uk • Ever-expanding, awardwinning independent chain. Here you’ll find two large floors stocking none-larger collections of popular and specialist music, DVDs and

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BOOKSHOPS SHOPPING books (very often at none-cheaper prices), as well as playing host to regular in-store live shows. ROCK SHOP 63-65 St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 927 7300. Web: www.facebook. com/therockshop • Proper-job metal/rock institution, boasting the largest range of band shirts in the city. That members of Amen and Slipknot stopped by here should tell you just how far this place’s reputation has spread. TUMI Unit 2, Ashmead Business Centre, Ashmead Rd, Keynsham. Tel: 01225 852474. Web: www. tumimusic.com • World music specialists, particularly expert on the sounds of Latin America. VINTAGE STORE The Lanes, 22 Nelson St. Tel: 07796 683904. Web: www.facebook.com/ gimmesheltervintage • DJ John the Mod’s splendid gaff, with lots of vinyl across all styles and from just 50p too. Marvellously, they will also stock copies of local releases on vinyl or CD with no commission. WANTED RECORDS Unit 1, The Covered Market, St Nicholas St. Tel: 0117 929 0524. Web: www.wantedrecords.co.uk • More local DJ-ing royalty here, with Blowpop DJ/promoter John Stapleton offering crate-digging delight with a welter of vinyl crossing through rock, jazz, blues, folk, soul, reggae, hip-hop and all things funky. Specialist section for sample-seekers, too.

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AMERICAN DREAM COMICS 72 Walcot St, BA1 5BD. Tel: 01225 424881. Web: www. americandreamcomics.co.uk • Celebrating 10 years as one of the country’s most dedicated stockists of Americana, American Dream’s wide stock of graphic novels and comic books sits nicely alongside US toys, games and even candy. Expert staff know all there is to know and are happy to share it with you. ON-LINE COLLABORATION WITH SWIN CITY COMICS MEANS EVEN MORE CHOICE

The death of the record shop has been greatly exaggerated. Yes, BrisBath has lost an awful lot in recent times, invaluable outlets like Replay and Rival among them, but the drop-off rate has slowed tremendously. There’s a common theme to virtually all of the survivors, and it’s one shared by those still flourishing in the printed press, another apparently near-extinct industry: niche stock and expertise. Who could possibly have ears closer to the underground dance scene than DSWAT’s DJ Parasite, or chief of the Idle Hands label, Chris Farrell? Who would you trust more than Johns Stapleton or Mod to guide you through vintage record racks? Biggest exceptions to the small and niche rule are Rise and Head, though the quality and depth of stock speaks simply of that same expertise on a different scale. The old-style chain stores, packed full of overpriced homogenous product, staffed by people likely to tick ‘Limited Edition Volkswagens’ in a multichoice quiz asking “Who or what are Camper Van Beethoven?”, have had their day; a visit to share the knowledge held in the stores listed above could make yours.

BATH OLD BOOKS 9c Margaret’s Buildings, BA1 2LP. Tel: 01225 422244 • The name says it, really – a classic shop stocking venerable secondhand tomes operated by a collective of antiquarian book specialists. Naturally there’s plenty of Jane Austen but it’s architecture and art they’re famed for, as well as children’s literature and modern fiction. 10% NUS DISCOUNT AVAILABLE GEORGE BAYNTUN Manvers St, BA1 1JW. Tel: 01225 466000. Web: www.georgebayntun. com • It’s all about craftsmanship here – glorious examples of leatherbound classics, many early and first editions included, representing the history of bookbinding. There’s some on-line availability but why wouldn’t you go and feel the quality for yourself? SHELF AFTER SHELF OF ANTIQUE CLASS

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SHOPPING BOOKSHOPS GEORGE GREGORY Manvers St, BA1 1JW. Tel: 01225 466000 • Handily positioned below George Bayntun’s shop, you’ll find a particularly broad selection of well-kept secondhand drama books as well as 19th- and 20th-century fiction and general non-fiction.in this extensive basement business. GOOD BUY BOOKS 6 North Parade, BA1 1LF. Tel: 01225 469625. Web: www. goodbuybooks.co.uk • Eyecatchingly situated by Bog Island, you can leave their big Jane Austen section for the tourists and sift through an ever-changing selection of cut-price books of every kind, from large format art coffee table numbers to holidayfriendly beach reading and all stops in between. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED AT BARGAIN PRICES ITCHY FEET 4 Bartlett St, off George St, BA1 2QZ. Tel: 01225 442618. Web: www.itchyfeet.com • Independent travel store selling all the bits and pieces you might need as well as an excellent stock of guidebooks, maps and travel literature. You can check their range of Rough Guide/ Lonely Planet/Footprint guides and much more online and claim a 10% discount with your NUS card. FRIENDLY STAFF READY TO TALK THROUGH YOUR TRAVELLING PLANS JULIAN HOUSE BOOKSHOP 86 Walcot St, Bath, BA1 5BD. Tel: 01225 331114. • It’s a charity

shop, but forget the notion of a few shabby shelves in the corner as this one’s crammed with a well-organised stock of generally well-kept secondhand books at sensibly prices. A GOOD CAUSE THAT’S GOOD FOR YOUR POCKET, TOO MR B’S EMPORIUM OF READING DELIGHTS 14-15 John St, BA1 2JL. Tel: 01225 331155. Web: www. mrbsemporium.com • If you haven’t yet found it, put a visit to Mr B’s on your to-do list at once. Regularly voted the country’s top independent bookshop, Mr B’s is built from love for the printed word and a zeal to make you want to share in the pleasures of good reading. Take the time to browse their book-lined rooms replete with leather chairs and fine fresh coffee and you’ll want to return. CHECK THE VIB (VERY IMPORTANT BOOKLISTS) ON THEIR EXCELLENT WEBSITE OLDFIELD PARK BOOKS 43 Moorland Rd, BA2 3PN. Tel: 01225 427722 • There’s books on the shelves, with a great children’s section, but it’s the knowledge and enthusiasm of the staff in this feisty independent bookshop that make it stand out, not least for their tenacity in finding the unfindable. If there’s a copy on the market somewhere, chances are they’ll know how to get hold of it, usually within just two days, and they’re open seven days a week. GREAT INDEPENDENT PLACE JUST A STROLL AWAY FROM THE CITY CENTRE

OXFAM BOOKSHOP 4-5 Lower Borough Walls, BA1 1QR. Tel: 01225 469776. Web: www.oxfam.org.uk • If you didn’t already know it, you’d never guess that this well-stocked and neatly laid-out place was a charity shop. There’s plenty of real bargains to be had, with a strong history section only one of many reasons to visit. SKOOBS BOOKSTORE Unit 40-42 Guildhall Market, BA2 4AW. Tel: 01225 463133 • They’ve been in the Guildhall market for 30 years, which explains the compendious stock of secondhand fiction and the way they manage to be only just behind the best seller list. CHECK OUT THEIR VARIED SELECTION OF RUGS WHILE YOU’RE PASSING TOPPING & COMPANY 3 The Paragon, BA1 5LS. Tel: 01225 428111. Web: www. toppingbooks.co.uk • One of Bath’s great institutions and a tribute to the bookseller’s art combining super-friendly and informative staff and faultlessly stocked shelves with the wood-panelled serenity of a bygone age. Help yourself to free coffee and check out the steady stream of visiting author events. DON’T MISS THEIR STARSTUDDED OCTOBER BOOKFEST WATERSTONE’S 4-5 Milsom St, BA1 1DA. Tel: 0843 290 8139. Web: www.waterstones. com • This huge place aims to cover all the angles and largely succeeds, not least in accessing academic textbooks and other

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EVENTS, DEAR BOY, EVENTS Whether it’s sword-wielding fantasy, popular science or Booker-winning modernism that turns your pages, you can be sure one of your literary heroes may well make an appearance somewhere near you this year. Local bookshops like Mr B’s Emporium, Foyles, Forbidden Planet and Toppings regularly welcome writers for talks or signings, while venues like St George’s and Arnolfini have guest lectures (especially round the annual Festival of Ideas). But it’s the festivals you should get in your diary – Bristol Poetry Festival (24-30 Sept), Toppings Autumn Festival (5-16 Oct), Cheltenham Literary Festival (5-14 Oct), Bath Literature Festival (1-10 Mar), Hay Festival of Literature & The Arts (23 May-2 June).

specialist non-fiction titles. There’s even a Costa coffee bar to help you recover from scanning those lengthy shelves. WH SMITH 6-7 Union St, BA1 1RW. Tel: 01225 460522. Web: www.whsmith.co.uk • There’s a reason why WHS have managed to see off the competition and keep their place on the nation’s high street and it’s that they know what their customers want and make sure they stock it, with a well-targeted stock of books as well as magazines, games, stationery and maps.

BRISTOL AREA 51 230 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NZ. Tel: 0117 924 4655. Web: www. area51online.co.uk • It’s another world in Area 51, mystical home of all things fantasy-oriented. While the comprehensive stock of role-playing game paraphernalia is what brings most customers in, and regular clubs and competition evenings are a big feature, there’s also a good stock of cult graphic novels and comic books. ARNOLFINI 16 Narrow Quay, BS1 4QA. Tel: 0117 917 2300. Web: www. arnolfini.org.uk • First stop for anyone wanting to find the definitive texts from the cutting edge of contemporary culture in all its forms: there’s an unrivalled selection of high-art magazines and a tasteful range of contemporary novels and poetry as well as more academic and theoretical material. CHECK OUT THE STATE-OFTHE-ART CHILDREN’S SECTION BEWARE OF THE LEOPARD BOOKS 66-69 & 77 Covered Market, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1JG. Tel: 0117 925 7277 • Good, if strange, advice but don’t let it put you off seeking out this browser’s paradise in the splendid St Nick’s market. All kinds of everything to be found here, from technical handbooks to contemporary fiction via classics and mainstream bestsellers.

BISHOPSTON BOOKS 259 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NY. Tel: 0117 944 5303. Web: www. bishopstonbooks.com • A very web-wise operation lies behind this apparently small independent shop on the Gloucester Rd, with customers worldwide checking out their stock of new and used books (including early and first editions). You can call in or search on the website. BLACKWELL 87 Park St, BS1 5PW. Tel: 0117 927 6602; UWE, Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY. Tel: 0117 965 2573. Web: www.blackwell.co.uk • Situated over the road from Bristol University’s towering Wills Building, there’s been a bookshop on their Park Street site for decades and on the UWE Frenchay campus Blackwell’s has a comprehensive stock of fiction and non-fiction as you’d expect from a wellestablished chain, with the bonus of helpful staff and a famously fast book ordering service. YOU WANT IT, THEY’LL GET IT – AND FAST BLOM & CURLL 74, Colston St, Bristol BS1 5BB. Tel: 0117 376 3303 • A friendly young independent with a well presented and interestingly eclectic selection of secondhand books – great for a browse when you’re looking for inspiration and equally handy when you know what you want. BOOKS FOR AMNESTY 103 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AT. Tel: 0117 942 2969. Web: www. booksforamnestybristol.org.uk

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BOOKSHOPS SHOPPING • This volunteer-run wonderland has been a star in the Gloucester Road’s cavalcade of independent shops for over a decade, with thousands of books, CDs and vinyl records crammed into the shop. Prices are always reasonable and the cause couldn’t be bettered. LET THE FRIENDLY STAFF GUIDE YOU AND YOU’LL BE AMAZED WHAT’S ON OFFER DURDHAM DOWN BOOKSHOP 39 North View, Westbury Park, BS6 7PY. Tel: 0117 973 9095. Web: www.durdhamdownbooks. co.uk • With a reputation for having more books per square foot than any of its rivals, this friendly Westbury Park shop has been selling books for over 30 years. As well as stocking sheet music, educational toys and CDs, they operate a websitebased ordering service. NUS members get a 10% discount, too. FORBIDDEN PLANET 4&5 Clifton Heights, Triangle West, BS8 1EJ. Tel: 0117 929 7767. Web: www. forbiddenplanet.com • Bristol branch of the sci-fi and fantasy store selling games and collectables from a galaxy far away (among other things) and a comprehensive stock of science fiction books, comics and graphic novels. Check their website for author events as well as a new ‘digital superhero’ download service. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR SIGNED RARITIES

FOYLES 6 Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BU. Tel: 0117 376 3975. Web: www.foyles.co.uk/ bookstore-bristol • The first and only subsidiary branch of the Charing Cross legend, the Cabot Circus Foyles is a bright, contemporary shop offering a 10% NUS discount and opening seven days a week in the Quakers Friars precinct. Good range of academic texts as well as large fiction section. BOOKSELLER OF THE YEAR 2010 THE MIGHTY MINIATURE BOOKSPACE 182 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5RB. Tel: 0117 944 3100 • The Cox & Baloney shopfront on Cheltenham Road houses a charming agglomeration of little businesses selling vintage and retro stuff. Somewhere in this wonderland you’ll find this small but perfectly formed bookshop with a discerning selection of good-quality vintage and secondhand stock, including cult books and philosophy and the occasional collectable item for those that know. DON’T MISS THE CAFÉ ONCE YOU’VE PICKED YOUR READING MATTER OXFAM BOOKSHOPS 1 Queens Rd, BS8 1QE. Tel: 0117 929 4890; 1 Canford Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, BS9 3DB. Tel: 0117 950 2146; 26 Princess Victoria St, BS8 4BU. Tel: 0117 946 7926. Web: www.oxfam.org.uk • See Bath entry.

STANFORDS 29 Corn St, BS1 1HT. Tel: 0117 929 9966. Web: www.stanfords. co.uk • Forget sat-nav – if you really want to know where you are, where you’re going and where you’ve been, Stanfords is the place. Wherever you have in mind – from the Lake District to Laos, the Mendips to Machu Pichu – you can be sure they’ll have maps of all sizes, guidebooks and even travel-related fiction relevant to your journey. Staff genuinely enjoy discussing your holiday ideas and helping you prepare and there’s a 10% NUS discount. PLENTY OF TRAVEL-WISE ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE AS WELL AS BOOKS AND MAPS WATERSTONE’S 11a Union Gallery, Broadmead, BS1 3XD. Tel: 0843 290 8185; 33 The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5GF. Tel: 0843 290 8183. Web: www.waterstones.com • The Mall branch is handy if you’re out on a shopping safari at Cribbs but it’s the Galleries branch in downtown Bristol that’s got the most studentfriendly stock, with academic texts linked to both UWE and Bristol University reading lists as well as the usual impressive array of general reading. WH SMITH 24 Clifton Down Rd, BS8 2NN. Tel: 0117 973 5063; The Galleries, Broadmead, BS1 3XB. Tel: 0117 925 2152; Kings Chase Shopping Centre, Kingswood, BS15 8LP. Tel: 0117 961 2251; The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, BS34 5GG. Tel: 0117 950 9525. Web: www. whsmith.co.uk • See Bath listing.

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SPECIALIST SHOPS BATH APPY DAZE 4 London St, BA1 5BU. Tel: 01225 789795 • Bath’s original head shop stuffed with smoking paraphernalia a-plenty. BATH FLEA MARKET Walcot St, BA1 5BW • Cheap but individual furniture on a budget and fantastic vintage clothing. EVERY SATURDAY BIJOUX BEADS 2 Abbey St, BA1 1NN. Tel: 01225 482024. Web: www.bijouxbeads. co.uk • Beads and jewellery, plus kits, books and jewellery-making classes. BLOWOUT SAX South Lodge, North Parade, BA2 4EU. Tel: 01225 339007. Web: www.blowoutsax.com • Cute little shop. Lessons for sale as a gift – and they’re the very best saxophone teachers. GREAT SAX RENTAL SERVICE DICK WILLOW’S FARM SHOP Box Rd, Bathford, BA1 7LR. Tel: 01225 859780. Web: www. dickwillows.com • Largely organic and/or free-range artisan breads, cheeses, chutneys and cider in the farm shop; florist, cycle shop, art workshop, model railway shop, picture framer, therapist and ‘the walk of curiosity’ also on site. ELECTRIC VINTAGE 14a Westgate Buildings, BA1 1EB. Tel: 01225 789911. Web:

www.electricvintagetattoo.com • Formerly Montana. Tattoo studio specialising in freehand, custom, Oriental, portraits and biomechanical. Also includes piercing studio and laser removal. EUREKA TRADING 9-10 The High St, BA1 5AQ. Tel: 01225 462259. Web: www. eurekaofbath.com • Ethnic bits and pieces – accessories, bedding, ornaments and jewellery from India and Asia. FREDERICK TRANTER 5 Church St, BA1 1NL. Tel: 01225 466197. Web: www.havanahouse. co.uk • Eminent tobacconist for over 100 years, stocking around 20 pipes and 30 baccies plus papers. FUNTASTIC 9 & 22-25 Guildhall Market, BA2 4AW. Tel: 01225 442916 • Two shops in this lovely market, one selling party stuff like balloons and streamers, the other selling affordable and fun fancy dress. ONE-STOP PARTY SHOP WITH 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT GENESIS FURNITURE PROJECT 31a West Ave, BA2 3QB. Tel: 01225 421111. Email: furniture@genesistrust.org.uk Web: www.genesis.trust.org. uk • Large range of recycled donated household items, from fridges and cookers to bedroom furniture. GIANT FLEA & VINTAGE MARKET Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, BA1 9BU • Monthly market.

GREEN PARK MARKET Green Park Station, BA1 1JB. Web: www.greenparkstation.co.uk • Busy daily with stalls selling crafts, books, plants, secondhand goods and local food. Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, with local and organic produce from tens of stalls. Vintage and antiques market on last Sunday monthly. LONDON CAMERA EXCHANGE 13 Cheap St, BA1 1NB. Tel: 01225 462234. Web: www.lcegroup.co.uk • Family-owned chain stocking everything from brand new digital cameras to secondhand models and accessories. Development and printing. Discounts always available. MINERVA ART SUPPLIES 12A Trim St, BA1 1HB. Tel: 01225 464054. Web: www. minervaartsupplies.co.uk • Friendly art shop, with a wide range of stock, run by artists for artists. DISCOUNTS OFFERED TO STUDENTS, PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS & ART CLUBS ON THE VIDEO FRONT 7 Terrace Walk, BA1 1LN. Tel: 01225 462033 • Fantastic range of titles from this independent video store – heaven for film buffs. Owner Philip Raby also runs film classes. ALL FILMS ON WEDNESDAY ARE £1 OXFAM 12 Argyle St, BA2 4BQ. Tel: 01225 466798; 12a George St, BA1 2EH. Tel: 01225 464838; 4-5 Lower Borough Walls, BA1

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SPECIALIST SHOPS SHOPPING 1QR. Tel: 01225 469776 • More designer labels then you’d normally find in charity shops. Shop or volunteer – it’s all good. GEORGE ST BOUTIQUE MAINLY STOCKS EXPENSIVE TREASURES PINK ART 9a York St. Tel: 01225 330121 • Cute shop round the corner from the Baths that sells ‘gifts from the heart’ including jewellery, decorations and fusedglass pieces. SOUNDS INTERNATIONAL 5 Monmouth Pl, BA1 2AT. Tel: 01225 319979. Web: www. soundsinternational.co.uk • New guitars, bass, amps, drums, percussion, brass, woodwind, keyboards, electrical pianos and accessories. Some sheet music. Discounts available. VINTAGE & RARE GUITARS 11 Queen St, BA1 1HE. Tel: 01225 463777. Web: www. vintageandrareguitars.com • Extraordinary range of topquality used and vintage guitars, basses and boutique FX pedals.

BRISTOL 50:50 8 Park St, BS1 5HR. Tel: 0117 930 4990. Web: www.5050store. com • Independent store run by skaters for skaters: the best place in town for all your board needs. ART@BRISTOL 44 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AR. Tel: 0117 923 2259. Web: www. artatbristol.co.uk • Lovely,

friendly store for arty-crafty types. ARTRAGEOUS Scrapstore House, Sevier St, BS2 9LB. Tel: 0117 914 3025. Web: www.childrensscrapstore.co.uk • Art-and-crafts store providing art supplies and great gifts. Profits go to local charity Children’s Scrapstore. AV BRISTOL 247-249 North St, BS3 1JN. Tel: 0117 966 0644. Web: www. avbristol.com • CD players, iPod docks, speakers and more from top brands at good prices. NUS discount. BISHOPSTON TRADING 193 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8BG. Tel: 0117 924 5598. Web: www. bishopstontrading.co.uk • Fairtrade co-operative supplying organic, hand-woven cotton clothing. PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT FOR A SOUTHERN INDIAN VILLAGE BRISTOL FLEA MARKET Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Rd, BS3 2EJ • Monthly market. BRISTOL MUSIC ROOM 30 College Green, BS1 5TB. Tel: 0117 929 0390. Web: www.musicroom. com • Woodwind, brass, guitars, digital pianos and accessories, drums and digital drums. 10% NUS DISCOUNT ON SHEET MUSIC CLIFTON ROCKS 100 Queens Rd, Clifton, BS8 1NF. Tel: 0117 973 1342. Web:

BATH BUYING MINERVA ART SUPPLIES Trim St • For artists and those newly inspired to sketch by Bath’s beauty LONDON CAMERA EXCHANGE Cheap St • Kick-ass Facebook pics? It’s a London thing SOUNDS INTERNATIONAL Monmouth Place • Away from home with spare time? Buy instruments! Form a band! EUREKA TRADING High St • Soulful, affordable gifts for flatmates – or your flat FUNTASTIC Guildhall Market (two shops) • Halloween ahoy! Party stuff plus footy cards, global flags and even piñatas

www.cliftonrocks.co.uk • Contemporary jewellery shop also offering commissions, repairs and alterations. Exhibits jewellery by local and national designers. 5% NUS discount. DIGITAL VILLAGE 21 The Mall, Clifton Village, BS8 4JG. Tel: 0117 946 7700. Web: www.dv247.com • Local outlet of nationwide retailer selling digital music equipment including instruments, studio and recording equipment,

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SHOPPING SPECIALIST SHOPS DJ equipment and software, guitars and drums. DRUM BANK MUSIC 4 Somerville Rd, BS7 9AA. Tel: 0117 975 5366. Web: www.drumbankmusic.co.uk • Drummers well catered for (including digital kits and percussion). Percussion, PAs, FX and amps. Student discount. TUITION AVAILABLE DUNMORE-CUEVAS Web: www.dunmore-cuevas. com • Chilean artist Vivi Cuevas’s funky ‘hichi’ soft toys combine art with adorability. Suitable for all ages, each is unique and handmade from felt with individual commissions available. Prices range from £10-£20+. Vivi’s new online shop should be operational soon and will have a link from the website above. Joseph Dunmore’s original artwork includes paintings, linocuts and digital prints. GIFTS DON’T GET COOLER THAN THESE EASY RUNNER 6 Horfield Rd, St Michaels Hill, BS2 8EA. Tel: 0117 929 7787. Web: www.easyrunner.co.uk • Expert advice, plus all the trainers and equipment you’ll need if you take your running seriously from Bristol’s premier running shop. NUS DISCOUNT 10% EMMAUS BRISTOL Barton Manor, St Philips, BS2 0RL. Tel: 0117 954 0886. Web: www.emmausbristol.org.uk

• Local charity that gives work to formerly homeless people reconditioning secondhand furniture for re-sale. ALL PROFITS TO CHARITY GHANA GOODS 52 Averay Rd, Stapleton, BS16 1BH. Tel: 0117 935 4132. Web: www. ghanagoods.com • Rich selection of drums, percussion instruments, bells and xylophones in this West African-inspired shop. HAROLD HOCKEY 170-174 Whiteladies Rd, BS8 2XX. Tel: 0117 973 5988. Web: www.haroldhockey. co.uk • Art materials, stationery, toys and games from this family business. HOBGOBLIN MUSIC 36 Park St. BS1 5JG. Tel: 0117 929 0902. Web: www.hobgoblin.com • Long-time acoustic suppliers selling guitars, accordions, Celtic harps, mandolins, ukuleles, bagpipes and accessories. 5% NUS discount. KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF ARE ALL MUSICIANS HOLEY SKIN 285b Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NY. Tel: 0117 377 0613; Angels at Holey Skin, 367 Bath Rd, Arnos Vale, BS4 3EW. Tel: 0117 907 6567; Pins & Needles, 162 Lawrence Hill. Tel: 0117 907 6568. Web: www.holeyskin.com • Specialist tattooists also offering body piercing and jewellery. FUNKY PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK PAGE

IKEA Eastgate Centre, Eastgate Rd, Eastville, BS5 6XX. Tel: 0845 355 2264. Web: www.ikea.com • Student staple: brighten up your life with some modern furniture, sold in handy flat packs for unbelievable prices. IOTA BRISTOL 167 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8BE. Tel: 0117 924 4911. Web: iotabristol. com • Everything from jewellery and cool handbags to fauxvintage kitchen accoutrements. Stationery and cards, too. PERFECT PRESENTS GUARANTEED KATZE 55 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AD. Tel: 0117 942 5625 • Variety of Fairtrade clothes plus body jewellery, studs and silver jewellery. Cards, wrap, gifts, bags and scarves. UV MAKE-UP FOR PARTIES LIMETREE GALLERY 84-86 Hotwell Rd, BS8 4UB. Tel: 0117 929 2527. Web: www. limetreegallery.com • Beautiful, contemporary fine art. LONDON CAMERA EXCHANGE 53 The Horsefair, BS1 3JP. Tel: 0117 927 6185; 3 Alliance House, Baldwin St, BS1 1SA. Tel: 0117 929 1935. Web: www.lcegroup.co.uk • See Bath listing. 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT ON ACCESSORIES MICKLEBURGH 1-9 Stokes Croft, BS1 3PL. Tel: 0117 924 1151. Web: www. mickleburgh.co.uk • Established

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PAULA BOWLES ILLUSTRATION Web: www.paulabowles.co.uk • Established star in Bristol’s renowned illustration scene whose books are on sale across the USA. Her website offers original artwork, prints, cards, pocket stories and more. SIGNED COPIES ALSO AVAILABLE

RHODRI LOVETT Email: rhodri_lovett@yahoo.co.uk • Eye-catching, realistic sculptures of sports stars and other notables made by local sculptor.

PHOTOGRAPHIQUE 27 Clare St, Bristol, BS1 1XA. Tel: 0117 930 0622. Web: www. photographique.co.uk • Specialist photography shop (moved since 2011) offering digital and film printing, scanning and archiving and framing services. 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT ON FILM PROCESSING AND PRINTING PRIMATE SPORTS Tel: 0845 450 1008. Web: www. primatesports.co.uk • Team strip supplier plus embroidery service for hoodies, team kits etc. RICHER SOUNDS 143 Whiteladies Rd, BS8 2QB. Tel: 0333 900 0024. Web: www.richersounds.com • Huge range of hi-fis, plus plasma tellies, music equipment, other electrical bits and pieces. RIKAXXE MUSIC 50 Bond St, BS1 3LZ. Tel: 0117 929 8481 • Guitars, amps, FX,

ROLLERMANIA 62 Park Row, BS1 5LE. Tel: 0117 927 9981. Web: www.rollermania. com • Rollerskates, inline skates, ice skates, long boards and skateboards, plus footwear, clothing and equipment. SHARK BITE SURF, SNOW & SKATE CENTRE 68 Park Row, BS1 5LE. Tel: 0117 929 9211. Web: www.sharkbite. co.uk • All kinds of boards, clothing and accessories for hardcore riders looking for an adrenaline rush. 10% NUS DISCOUNT SOUKOUS 44a-46 Cotham Hill, BS6 6LA. Tel: 0117 923 9854. Web: www. soukous.co.uk • Gorgeous gifts for the home as well as trinkets and jewellery. POSSIBLY THE PINKEST SHOP IN EXISTENCE SNOW AND ROCK Units 1-3, Shield Retail Centre, Link Rd, Filton, BS34 7BR. Tel: 0117 914 3000. Web: www. snowandrock.com • Superstore branch of national chain selling winter sports and outdoor specialist products. Workshop for repairs and servicing.

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SPECIALIST SHOPS SHOPPING SWIFT MUSIC 63 Shirehampton Rd, Stoke Bishop, BS9 2DW. Tel: 0117 968 8427. Web: www. swiftmusic.co.uk • Major Christian centre for all things keyboard/piano/organ-related.

Web: www.20thcenturyflicks. co.uk • Huge range of videos and DVDs for hire, from American big budget to local arthouse productions. EX-RENTAL COPIES FOR SALE

TATTOO STUDIO 232 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5QU. Tel: 0117 907 7407. Web: www. tattoo-bristol.co.uk • Custom and freehand tattooing from Ben Boston.

VILLAGE 2a Boyces Ave, Clifton, BS8 4AA. Tel: 0117 974 4088 • Lots of funky gift ideas, women’s and children’s clothes, bags, jewellery and home accessories. Shop rebranding likely soon. BANKSY RIOTER THROWING FLOWERS FRIDGE MAGNETS

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE E Shed, Canons Rd, BS1 5TX. Tel: 0906 711 2191 (calls charged at 50p per minute plus network charges). Email: ticharbourside@ destinationbristol.co.uk Web: www.visitbristol.co.uk • T-shirts, mugs, fridge magnets, postcards and funky bits and bobs featuring Bristol institutions like Wallace & Gromit, the ss Great Britain and Banksy sold by Venueland’s most chic staff. French also spoken – ooh la la! TREBLEROCK 38a Princess Victoria St, Clifton, BS8 4BZ. Tel: 0117 973 7666. Web: www.treblerock.com • Wellstocked music shop specialising in USA-made guitars and amps, plus accessories and guitar lessons. Move made to bigger premises since last year. A GUITARIST’S DREAM COME TRUE TWENTIETH CENTUR FLICKS 3 Richmond Terrace, Clifton, BS8 1AB. Tel: 0117 974 2570.

WATERSHED 1 Canons Rd, Harbourside, BS1 5TX. Tel: 0117 927 5100. Web: www.watershed.co.uk • Bristol’s arthouse cinema/bar also has a nice little shop in the foyer, with cinematic-themed postcards and hard-to-find DVDs. WESTCOM (SW) LTD 7 The Mall, Clifton, BS8 4DP. Tel: 0117 985 0383. Web: www.westcom-orange.co.uk • Mobile phone shop including Orange-approved dealership and Nokia Care Point. Also stocks other networks and offers impartial advice, tariff analysis and installation team. STUDENT SECRETS

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THE BATH BLEND Bath is renowned for easy-going retail therapy opportunities, at prices that often belie the glossy backdrop. Highstreet big names and designer stores may tend to dominate the SouthGate complex, but the flourishing, indie-centric Little SouthGate ‘lane’ offers a neat alternative to the hype. Similarly, Milsom Street (home to Jolly’s, Ted Baker, The Kooples, etc) offers both a gateway to the more eclectic designer experience in neat, chic Milsom Place and/ or a pleasant amble up to George Street/ Bartlett Street, home to lots of unique boutiques and pretty little one-off ventures. Walcot Street, meanwhile, is electica central and a vintagelovers/bargain hunters’ paradise – totally street unique. ZION COMMUNITY ARTSPACE Zion Bristol, Bishopsworth Rd, Bedminster Down, BS13 7JW. Tel: 0117 923 1212. Web: www.zionbristol.co.uk • Not-for-profit community art space featuring gallery, café, garden, monthly food market and more.

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FASHION BATH ANIMAL 13 St Lawrence St, SouthGate, BA1 1AN. Tel: 01225 422019. Web: www.animal.co.uk. • Surf, snow, bike and board sport-inspired clothing. 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT BANANA REPUBLIC 24-26 Union St, BA1 1RS. Tel: 01225 429559. Web: www.bananarepublic. co.uk • Smart capsule wardrobe basics. ONLY UK BRANCH OUTSIDE LONDON CATH KIDSTON 3 Broad St, BA1 5LJ. Tel: 01225 331006. Web: www.cathkidston. co.uk • Quintessentially English prints adorning everything from dresses to pyjamas alongside accessories and domestic knick-knackery.

GAFF 29 Upper Borough Walls, BA1 1RG. Tel: 01225 448585. Web: www. gaff-clothing.com • Independent boutique primarily selling denim and other casual wear. INSTANT VINTAGE 6 George St, BA1 2EH. Tel: 01225 444608. Web: www.instantvintage. co.uk • Really pretty, girly boutique selling their own-label, vintageinspired clothing at a great price. JACK WILLS 1 New Bond St, BA1 1BL. Tel: 01225 445698. Web: www. jackwills.com • Upper-crust preppy clothing and smart leisure wear. JOLLYS 13 Milsom St, BA1 1DE. Tel: 0844 800 3704. Web: www. houseoffraser.co.uk • One of the oldest department stores in the UK, now a branch of House of Fraser.

CULT 2 St Lawrence St, SouthGate, BA1 5AP. Tel: 01225 421935. Web: www. cult.co.uk • Urban casual wear from cult brands including Superdry, Motel and Paul’s boutique.

THE KOOPLES 6 Milsom St, BA1 1Da. Tel: 01225 445442. Web: www.thekooples. co.uk • Upmarket smarts.

DETOUR 20 Broad St, BA1 5LN. Tel: 01225 471998. Web: www. detourskatestore.co.uk • Independent skate shop haven.

MEE Bartlett St, BA1 2QZ. Tel: 01225 442250. Web: www.meeboutique. com • Charming boutique selling all things sparkly as well as scented candles, frilly undies and other boudoir essentials.

FABULOUS 16 SouthGate Place, SouthGate, BA1 1AP. Tel: 01225 330333. Web: www.fabulouscollections.co.uk • Contemporary designer jewellery store selling designers such as Pandora and Thomas Sabo.

MIMI NOOR 25 Milsom St, BA1 1DG. Tel: 01225 571518. Web: www.miminoor. com • Luxury casual fashion from the world’s leading design houses, stylish, glamorous and fun.

BRISTOL: HIP 'N' HAPPENING Big city, big choice, big reputation for clothes shops to suit all tastes, styles and budgets – that’s Bristol. Cabot Circus and Broadmead are home to department and fashion flagship stores and highstreet, on-trend big names, with a healthy mix of oneoff ventures keeping the independent flag flying. Gloucester Road, however, offers a totally different experience: vintage and designer boutiques, loads of charity shops and a fiercely indie vibe all offer broad appeal. Elsewhere, Park Street, Clifton Village and Cotham Hill are just three of Bristol’s urban satellites, home to a merry band of sweet, chic, funky and utterly unique shopping therapy HQs.

MINT Manvers St, BA1 1JQ. Tel: O1225 427516. Web: www.mintbath.com • Upcyled, pre-owned and vintage clothes and accessories. OWNED BY BATH FASHION BLOGGER THE FLOWER GIRL OFFICE 3 Burton St, BA1 1BN. Tel: 01225 466055. Web: www.office.co.uk • Fashionable shoes for men and women. Also stocks a large selection of Converse in every imaginable colour.

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SHOPPING FASHION PINK LEMONS TOO 3 Lower Church St, BA1 1NL. Tel: 01225 424310. Web: www. pinklemons.uk.com • Lovely range of clothes and accessories, perfect for the student budget. PRETTY ECCENTRIC Little SouthGate, BA1 1AS. Tel: 07870 607925. Web: www. prettyeccentric.co.uk • Fashion and accessories with a strong independent focus. 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT SASSY AND BOO 16 Margarets Buildings, BA1 2LP. Tel: 01225 447938; 13 Milsom Place, BA1 1BZ. Tel: 01225 489 000. Web: www.sassyandboo.com. • Mix of vintage accessories and vintage inspired clothing for women. SCARLETT VINTAGE Queen St, BA1 1HE. Tel: 01225 338677. Web: www.scarletvintage. co.uk • Fab little vintage store specialising in good quality vintage clothing. SEEN TO BE DIFFERENT 35 Walcot St, BA1 5BN. Tel: 01225 480660. Web: www. seentobedifferent.com • Quirky new and pre-loved clothing and accessories for women. SOUTHGATE SouthGate, BA1 Web: www. southgatebath.com • Bath’s own shrine to Mammon, home to loads of big-name fashion retailers including Debenhams, River Island, H&M, TopShop, All Saints, Hollister, Timberland, Urban Outfitters, Tommy Hilfiger, New Look, Republic, North Face, tReds, Jones

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SW71 11 New Bond St, BA1 1BE. Tel: 01225 447680. Web: www.sw71. co.uk • Men’s suits and casual-wear.

BS8 34 Park St, BS1 5JG. Tel: 0117 930 4836 • Great collection of independent stores all under one roof, selling everything from street and skate-wear to retro, bohemian and vintage clothing.

TRAFFIC PEOPLE 26 Milsom Place, BA1 1BZ. Tel: 01225 316381. Web: www. trafficpeople.co.uk • Womenswear store selling quirky clothing with a vintage feel. ONLY UK BRANCH OUTSIDE LONDON UTTAM LONDON 12-13 The Corridor, BA1 5AP. Tel: 01225 442227. Web: www. uttamdirect.com • Quirky, young, fast fashion at a reasonable price. 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT THE YELLOW SHOP 72 Walcot St, BA1 5BD. Tel: 01225 404001. Web: www.myspace.com/ yellowshop • Retro/vintage a go-go.

BRISTOL AMERICAN APPAREL 2 Concorde St, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BF. Tel: 0117 917 0490. Web: www.americanapparel.co.uk • On-trend Americana. A/WEAR Unit SU10, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BF. Tel: 0117 980 0310. Web: www. awear.com • Smart women’s wear at decent prices. 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT BANK Unit SU17, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BF. Tel: 0117 929 1827. Web: www.

CATH KIDSTON 79 Park St, BS1 5PF. Tel: 0117 930 4722. Web: www.cathkidston.co.uk • See Bath listing. CLIFTON ROCKS 100 Queens Rd, Clifton, BS8 1NF. Tel: 0117 973 1342. Web: www. cliftonrocks.co.uk • Stylish jewellery boutique to suit all budgets. COOSHTI 57 Park St, BS1 5NU. Tel: 0117 929 0850. Web: www.cooshti.com • Easily one of Bristol’s coolest clothes shops, with a range of designer and street-inspired fashion for men and women. Brands include Carhartt, Stussy and Diesel. Great range of rare sneakers too. COX AND BALONEY 182 Cheltenham Rd, BS2 9JD. Tel: 0117 944 3100. Web: www. coxandbaloney.com • Beautiful vintage shop with tea rooms. Elevenses and afternoon tea served daily on ‘grandma’s best china’. VINTAGE PARTY PACKAGES CAN BE ARRANGED ELSIE RILEY 59 Broad St, BS1 2EJ. Tel: 0117 934 9139. Web: www.elsieriley.com • Aladdin’s cave bursting with pretty accessories and unique clothing.

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SHOPPING FASHION JOY 70-78 Queens Rd, Clifton, BS8 1QU. Tel: 0117 929 8613. Web: www.joythestore.com • Clothing at a reasonable price that you won’t find elsewhere on the high street. 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT MON-WED KATZE 55 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8AD. Tel: 0117 942 5625 • Fair-trade clothing, body jewellery, silver jewellery, gifts and cards, Directions hair colour and haberdashery. THE PLACE TO GO FOR UV MAKE-UP FOR PARTIES MOTEL 24 Park St, BS1 5JA. Tel: 0117 934 9173. Web: www.motelrocks.com • This flagship store is home to the famous Motel Rocks brand. With their finger on fashion’s pulse, Motel brings you the hottest styles each season, as well as unique, hand-picked treasures and reworked garments from their Motel Vintage label. SIGN UP AND BECOME A VIP TO RECEIVE PREVIEWS AND DISCOUNT CODES MY YARD 40 Park St, BS1 5JG. Tel: 0117 316 9438. Web: www.my-yard.co.uk • Small independent boutique selling own-label street-inspired fashion. NAFF CLOTHING 13 Cotham Hill, Cotham, BS6 6LD. Tel: 0117 973 7458. Web: naffclothing.wordpress.com • The place to go if you’re heading to a

fancy dress party, brimming with everything you could possibly need for the perfect costume: wigs, masks, capes and head pieces. Costumes are available to buy or hire and there. Also a fab selection of vintage dresses at bargain prices. OXFAM BOUTIQUE 77 Park St, BS1 5PF. Tel: 0117 929 2991. Web: www.oxfam.org.uk • Donated clothes carefully preselected for fashion/retro appeal. PULP 83-85 The Horsefair, BS1 3JP. Tel: 0117 239 8572. Web: www. thisispulp.co.uk • Alternative clothing oasis. RECESSION 8 Jacob’s Wells Rd. Web: www. recessionshop.webs.com • An oasis in the middle of Hotwells. Gill Loats – theatre whizz, writer, DJ and general goodtime gal – is the brains behind this retrominded, vintage fashion house packed with clothes, accessories, male styling products, hats, bags, and bits from over five decades of style. Pop in, chat, try on and have a good time. REPSYCHO 85 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, BS7 8AS. Tel: 0117 983 0007 • Vintage shop crammed with men’s and women’s retro clothing and accessories. STUDENT SECRETS For the FINEST choice of downtown eateries

SHOP DUTTY 116 Cheltenham Rd, Stokes Croft, BS6 5RW. Tel: 0117 924 9990. Web: www.shopdutty. com • Clothing boutique selling a mix of pre-loved, re-worked and hand-made garments. ALSO SELL TICKETS TO SOME OF THE BEST CLUB NIGHTS AROUND SOUKOUS 46 Cotham Hill, BS6 6LA. Tel: 0117 923 9854. Web: www.soukous.co.uk • With two floors brimming with gorgeous girly, sparkly things, this beautiful shop is the place to go for fun and funky gifts, jewellery, clothing and home accessories. It’s also a great place to find pretty floral day dresses. UNCLE SAM’S 54a Park St, BS1 5JN. Tel: 0117 929 8404 •· Long-established clothes emporium in the NYC-thrift-store style, great for pre-loved Americana, leather jackets and unusual vintage finds, from fake fur to feather boas, caps to cravats. Great for a rummage. YUMI 68 Queens Rd, Clifton, BS8 1QU. Tel: 0117 929 8664. Web: www.yumidirect.co.uk • See Bath listing for Uttam. ZARA George White St, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BA. Tel: 0117 945 1800. Web: www.zara.com • Catwalk fashion at high-street prices.

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HAIR & BEAUTY BATH A BRUSH WITH BEAUTY 3 Church St, Abbey Green, BA1 1NL. Tel: 01225 447788. Web: www. abrushwithbeauty.co.uk • Makeup studio and beauty retreat with boutique feel. ARTIZAN 5 Bartlett St, BA1 2QZ. Tel: 01225 420611; 8A George St, BA1 2EH. Tel: 01225 447087. Web: www.artizan. co.uk • Great salon, super-cool cuts and treatments always at reasonable prices. BARBOUR BROWNS 39 Monmouth St, BA1 2AN. Tel: 01225 445622. Web: www.barberbrown.com • Funky, well-priced unisex hairdresser, also has branches in Bristol. BATH BEAUTY CENTRE 5 Old King St, BA1 2JW. Tel: 01225 310014. Web: www.bathbeautycentre. co.uk • Wide range of treatments for men and women.

com • Part of the Toni and Guy empire: also has a beauty room offering a full range of facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures. FRONTLINESTYLE 4-5 Monmouth St, BA1 2AJ. Tel: 01225 478478. Web: www.frontlinestyle.co.uk • State-of-the-art spa, hair and beauty salon with a boutique feel, offering a huge range of treatments. VISIT WEBSITE FOR REGULARLY UPDATED DEALS & PACKAGES GARY HATTO 28-28a Broad St, BA1 5LW. Tel: 01225 422227. Web: www. ghattobarbershops.com • Modern-day men’s barbershop. GREEN STREET HOUSE 4 Green St, BA1 2JZ. Tel: 01225 426000. Web: www.greenstreethouse. com • Peaceful and tranquil day spa for men and women. 15% OFF ALL TREATMENTS ON MONDAYS

BRISTOL’S BIG BEAUTY DEALS Want to get beautiful in Bristol? Have your NUS card at the ready and discover the true meaning of affordable chic. Hobbs offers a massive 50% off all their treatments every Tuesday, Guy Faulks, Saks and You Lifestyle Salon snip 15% off their prices all week long and Toni and Guy are always on the look-out for models. Meanwhile, SeanHanna offers 20% off cuts and 10% off colour to students (plus loads more offers on their website), Equinox Hair and Beauty take 10% off all hair services from Mon-Wed and Central Studio will treat you to an Express Blowdry for just £1 a minute, Cheap chic? You’ve got it!

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CHAMPNEYS DAY SPA 20 New Bond St, BA1 1BA. Tel: 01225 420500; 24 Broad St, BA1 5LW. Tel: 01225 329800. Web: www.champneys. com • Head-to-toe beauty treatments in chic surroundings.

HACKETTS Green Park Station, Green Park Rd, BA1 1JB. Tel: 01225 465200. Web: www.hackettsmenshairdressers.co.uk • Stylish barbershop, daily papers and complimentary tea, coffee, beer and soft drinks, open seven days a week. 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT MON-FRI

DAPPA HAIRDRESSERS 24 Broad St, BA1 5LW. Tel: 01225 329800. Web: www.dappa.co.uk • Freshly ground coffee, chilled beer and even Sky sports are all part of the service in this retro-styled salon for men and women.

HEADMASTERS 30-32 Westgate St, BA1 1EL. Tel: 01225 447028. Web: www.hmhair.co.uk • On-trend hair salon offering the latest styles.

NO. 3 HAIRDRESSING 3 Saville Row, BA1 2QP. Tel: 01225 443222. Web: www.no3hairdressing. co.uk • Stylish concept salon showcasing the work of local artists on the walls and offering a patio garden to relax in while your do is being done. 20% STUDENT DISCOUNT

MELANIE GILES 59 Walcot St, BA1 5BN. Tel: 01225 444448. Web: www.melanie-giles.co.uk • Luxurious, exclusive salon for men

STRAIGHT HAIR & BEAUTY CO 30a Monmouth St. BA1 2AN. Tel: 01225 428909. Web: www. straighthaircompany.com • Chic

ESSENTIALS 1 Upper Borough Walls, BA1 1RG. Tel: 01225 465300. Web: www.essensuals.

NEW SAVILL ROW 14 Northgate St, BA1 5AS. Tel: 01225 310110 • Good old-fashioned barbershop offering great value cuts.

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TOP-TO-TOE IN BATH Aside from the bling-laden Thermae Bath Spa (a quintessential, only-in-Bath experience, in itself highly recommended), Bath’s ‘other’ one-stop beautification stops offer the ultimate urban sanctuary pitstops for those in need of topto-toe physical refurbishment in slightly less, erm, overwhelming surroundings. Friendly, intimate and always welcoming, both Green Street House and FrontlineStyle offer a range of rejuvenating holistic, cosmetic and generally treatsome therapies, the Champneys Day Spa is a super-chic haven of on-trend beauty essentials and Brush With Beauty offers full-on makeovers in a boutique environment. Gorgeous! but friendly hair and beauty oasis overseen by charismatic makeover maestro Jay Archer. THERMAE BATH SPA The Hetling Pump Room, Hot Bath St, BA1 1SJ Tel: 0844 888 0844. Web: www.thermaebathspa. com • The ultimate bling-laden contemporary spa experience offering a huge range of both chillout and scrub-up therapies and treatments. TONI AND GUY 2 New Bond St, BA1 1BL. Tel: 01225 484284; 31 SouthGate, BA1 1TP. Tel: 01225 329555. Web: www. toniandguy.com • If you’re looking for cutting-edge cuts, you’ve come to the right place.

BRISTOL AKA STYLE 23 Zetland Rd, Redland, BS6 ZAH. Tel: 0117 904 2244. Web: www.akastyle. co.uk • Stylish, sociable, creative. ANGELA GAUDI HAIR DESIGN 49 Baldwin St. Tel: 0117 929 8009. Web: www.gaudihairdesign.co.uk • Welcoming Med-style hair salon close to the Centre and Cabot Circus. Employs some of the best snippers around. Services include specialist Afro hairdressing, X-tenzia hair extensions, full range L’Oreal colouring and special wedding packages. Shockingly good value. BARBOUR BROWNS 48 Bedminster Parade, BS3 4HS. Tel: 0117 963 9795; 24 Bond St. Broadmead, BS1 3LX. Tel: 0117 929 7555. Web: www.barberbrown.com • Funky, well-priced unisex hairdresser, also has a branch in Bath. BEAUTOLOGY 107 Coldharbour Rd, BS6 7SD. Tel: 0117 944 6655. Web: www.beautology. co.uk • Huge menu of beautification treatments in relaxed, welcoming surroundings. BESPOKE MALE GROOMING 124 St Georges Rd, BS1 5UJ. Tel: 0117 927 7127. Web: www. bespokemalegrooming.com • Indulge yourself, unwind and relax in this salon specifically designed for men. Enjoy a drink from the free mini bar and play on the Xbox or Playstation. BOJO BROWNZ 10 Park Row, BS1 5LJ. Tel: 0117 922 7744. Web: www. bojobrownzhairdesign.co.uk • Relaxed,

unintimidating salon, big on personal consultations. BONOMINI 22 Alma Vale Rd, Clifton, BS8 2HY. Tel: 0117 923 9169. Web: www. bonominihair.co.uk • Award-winning unisex salon with a lovely relaxing atmosphere. CENTRAL STUDIO Queen Charlotte St. Tel: 0117 929 0120. Web: www.central-studio.co.uk • Contemporary salon in the heart of the city catering for men and women. THE ‘EXPRESS BLOWDRY’ AT £1 A MINUTE IS PERFECT IF YOU’RE RUNNING LATE FOR A NIGHT OUT CLIFTON BEAUTY COMPANY 104-106 Queens Rd, Clifton, BS8 1NF. Tel: 0117 923 9080. Web: www.cliftonbeauty.co.uk • Longestablished salon offering a full range of treatments. COCOCHENO 50 Fairfax St, BS1 3BL. Tel: 0117 925 7700. Web: www.cococheno.co.uk • Stylish salon specialising in Afro, European, curly and multicultural hair. EGO Perry Rd, BS1 5BQ. Tel: 0117 316 9292. Web: www.egosalons.co.uk • Funky, friendly, contemporary salon. EQUINOX HAIR & BEAUTY 91b Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 923 7630. Web: www.equinoxhair.co.uk & www. avalonbeauty.co.uk • A complete – and very (student) friendly – hair and beauty salon that includes a special beauty room run by Avalon Beauty who offer everything from facials, massage and hair removal, to manicures, semi-permanent make-up and bikini line waxing.

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Timeless Hair • Gents specialists • Speedy blow-dry bar • • Braid bar • Colour specialist • • L’Oreal Proffessionel salon • 31 Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HR 0117 946 6051 www.tomlinsonhairdressing.com Clifton@tomlinsonhairdressing.co.uk

Equinox Hairdressing & avalon beauty Bikini line waxing: Hollywood / Brazilian only £9.50...wow! Full & wide range of hair & beauty services available Unisex salon with top stylists at affordable prices Student discounts available - Refer to vouchers at back of guide 91b Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol BS8 2NT (Next door to bar humbug)

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HAIR&BEAUTY SHOPPING GLODEN 135 Whiteladies Rd, BS8 2PL. Web: www.gloden.co.uk • Instant tanning/ teeth whitening services. Branches across Bristol and the surrounding areas; visit website for details. GUY FAULKS 8 St Nicholas St, BS1 1UQ. Tel: 0117 926 0401. Web: www.gfhairandbeauty. co.uk • Long-established boutique hair and beauty salon offering a big range of treatments. 15% STUDENT DISCOUNT HAIR @ 58 Cotham Hill, BS6 6JX. Tel: 0117 973 7793. Web: www.hairat58.co.uk • Neat, sweet hair and beauty oasis. HAIR ON THE HILL 30 Cotham Hill, BS6 6LA. Tel: 0117 973 7333. Web: www.haironthehill. co.uk • Three floors of hair and beauty zones. HARRY BLADES AND ANGRY DAVES 3 Christmas Steps, BS1 5BS. Tel: 0117 316 9455. Web: www.angrydaves. co.uk • Unique salon combining a unisex hair services with an urban street-wear store. GREAT SELECTION OF LIMITED EDITION TRAINERS HOBBS 50 Park Row, BS1 5LH. Tel: 0117 929 1635. Web: www.hobbs-style.co.uk • Tranquil surroundings (including award-winning landscaped gardens, no less) make Hobbs the perfect destination for transforming or simply maintaining your image, when in need of a relaxing head massage or just wanting time out from the hectic pace of student life.

HUSH 27-29 Baldwin St, BS1 1LT. Tel: 0117 930 0350. Web: www.hushhairbristol. co.uk • Hush fans shout very loudly about this thoroughly modern salon experience, fully organic and ecofriendly, and always bang on-trend. LA BEAUTIQUE 156 Henleaze Rd, BS9 4NB. Tel: 0117 962 2255. Web: www.labeautique08. co.uk • Calm, welcoming little salon offering a range of affordable treatments. LIDO SPA Oakfield Place, BS8 2BJ. Tel: 0117 933 9530. Web: www.lidobristol.com • This pool, sauna, steam room and spa pool combine to create a charming, gentle oasis in the centre of Bristol. MORGANS HAIR SALON 41 High Street, Bristol City Centre BS1 2AT. Tel: 0117 930 0766, web: www. hairdressersinbristol.com • Stylish, good value and very handily located. 20% student discount Monday and Tuesday. NOOSA HEADS HAIR AND BEAUTY 243 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5QP. Tel: 0117 924 5570. Web: www. noosaheads.co.uk • Chic, modern beauty emporium offering creative hair and beauty treatments to men and women. RSR MEN’S HAIR 37 Baldwin St, BS1 1RB. Tel: 07599 401402. Web: www.rsrmenshair.co.uk • Contemporary men’s hairdresser, owned by one of Bristol’s leading stylists, combining the finest traditions in men’s grooming with contemporary cuts in a relaxed environment.

SAKS 14 Regent St, Clifton, BS8 4HG. Tel: 0117 973 9471. Web: www.saks.co.uk • Award-winning nationwide network of salons. SANCTUARY SPA Quakers Friars, BS1 3BU. Web: www. thesanctuary.co.uk • Luxury, highly acclaimed women-only spa. SEAN HANNAH 13 Quakers Friars Sq, BS1 3BU. Tel: 0117 934 9393. Web: www.seanhanna. co.uk • Futuristic-looking salon offering contemporary styling to men and women. SK:N Clare St, BS1 1XH. Tel: 0844 669 7546. Web: www.sknclinics.co.uk • State-ofthe-art clinic offering a large range of treatments such as laser hair removal, skin peels and laser tattoo removal. SLOCOMBE & GRIFFITHS HAIR AND BEAUTY The Clifton Arcade, Boyces Ave, BS8 4AA. Tel: 0117 974 3221 • Persian manicures, pedicures, threading, eyelash/ eyebrow tinting and extensions in unique Victorian arcade surroundings. TATTOO STUDIO 232 Cheltenham Rd, BS6 5QU. Tel: 0117 907 7407. Web: www.tattoobristol.co.uk • Established studio specialising in tattoos and piercings. TOMLINSON HAIRDESSING 31 Regent St, Clifton, BS8 4HR. Tel: 0117 946 6051. Web: www. tomlinsonhairdressing.com • Styish, exciting, creative new addition to the Bristol cool-hair scene; vibrant atmosphere, friendly stylists, regular offers on the website.

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t’s not all libraries and lectures, club nights, chow-downs and credit limit-busting shopping sprees, you know … There are other ways to spend your time (and money), and we’ve got those covered here. Kicking off with ways to re-tone your body after all that self-indulgence, we check the best health, fitness and sports offers round these parts, before enjoying some relaxing days out at West Country sites you can’t miss, making sense of the oftbaffling world of local transport and suggesting more than a few local websites for your ‘favourites’ tab.

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HEALTH & FITNESS BATH APTHORP CENTRE FOR CHIROPRACTIC & HOLISTIC THERAPIES Apthorp Centre, Weston Rd. Tel: 01225 423333. Web: www. apthorpcentre.com • Various treatments and practitioners, including clinical psychologist, acupuncturist, nutritionist, holistic vet, body control pilates. Some practitioners offer student rates. AVON CHLAMYDIA SCREENING PROGRAMME Tel: 0845 180 0050. Email: karl. pye@nhs.net Web: www. chlamydiascreening.nhs.uk • Aged 15-24? Ever had sex? The Avon NHS Chlamydia Screening Programme is free and completely confidential. The test doesn’t hurt and you don’t need to be examined. BARNES SPORTS CLINIC 50 Box Rd, Bathford. Tel: 01225 859047. Web: www. barnessportsclinic.co.uk • Huge range of services: personal fitness training, innovative fitness programmes, extensive gym, martial arts and physio. BASKERVILLE’S HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB Englishcombe Court, Englishcombe Lane. Tel: 01225 330001. Web: www. baskervillesgym.co.uk • Bath’s premier gymnastics and fitness centre for the whole family. State-of-the-art air-conditioned fitness suite, fitness classes, adult gymnastics training. Instructors will help devise personal workout programmes. Personal training sessions start at £6.

BATH NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC Alexander House, James St West. Tel: 01225 313153. Web: www. bathnaturalhealthclinic.co.uk • Qualified practitioners. Treatments include physiotherapy, osteopathy, pilates, homeopathy, acupuncture, allergy testing, hypnotherapy, reflexology, shiatsu. BATH ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL Combe Park. Tel: 01225 428331. Web: www.ruh.nhs.uk BATH SCHOOL OF SHIATSU & YOGA Tel: 01225 859209. Email: frank@ bssy.co.uk Web: www.bssy.co.uk • Offering shiatsu and yoga all the way from drop-in classes to professional training. CONCESSIONS OFFERED BATH SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE North Parade Rd. Tel: 01225 486905. Web: www.aquaterra.org • Facilities include two swimming pools, badminton and squash courts, gym, fitness centre, sauna and steam room. Classes include boxercise, aqua aerobics, pilates. Zany Zone soft play area. BATH YMCA HEALTH & FITNESS SUITE International House, Broad St Pl. Tel: 01225 325913. Web: www. bathymca.co.uk • Excellent value: £7 day pass for gym, with students paying £26 monthly. State-of-theart cardio gear includes resistance machines, cross-trainers, steps. Tae kwondo, zumba, body pump and spin among numerous classes.

CONTRACEPTION & SEXUAL HEALTH Riverside Health Centre. Tel: 01225 474242 • Confidential contraception and pregnancy advice. CULVERHAY SPORTS CENTRE Rush Hill. Tel: 01225 480882. Web: www.aquaterra.org • Open eves and weekends for badminton, five-aside football, gym, swimming, water aerobics. EXCEL TENNIS IN THE PARK Royal Pavilion, Royal Victoria Park, Bath. Tel: 01225 425066. Web: www.tennisintheparkbath.co.uk • Seven courts (four floodlit) which become indoors in winter via some natty inflatable domes. Pay and play on a non-membership basis. Racquet hire. Students £3.50 per hour, adults £4. FITNESS FIRST Basement, 5-10 St James St West, Odeon Complex. Tel: 01225 787170. Web: www.fitnessfirst.co.uk • All-singing, all-dancing complex with pool, sauna, steam room, physiotherapy, group exercises and the latest entertainment on all gym equipment. Any future student discount will appear on the website. GREEN GYM See Bristol listing. HOMEOPATHY DIRECT 18 Charles St. Tel: 01225 429427. Web: www.homeopathydirect. com • Homeopaths from NHS backgrounds offering a range of services making homeopathy more accessible. STUDENT CLINIC OFFERS DISCOUNTS.

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Brook Young People’s Contraception & Sexual Health Clinic offers Free & Confidential services to people aged 24 and under, including: Contraception & contraceptive advice • STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) testing & treatment • Chlamydia & Gonorrhoea self-testing kits • Condoms • Pregnancy testing • Emergency Contraception • Counselling • Relationships advice • Signposting to other services (e.g. Pregnancy Advisory Services, NHS Terminations, HIV/ syphilis/ hepatitis testing etc) How to contact us You can call us on 0117 929 0090 or just drop in! Where to find us We are at 1 Unity Street, just off Park Street and opposite College Green but WE ARE MOVING! From the start of November 2012 we will be at our amazing BRAND NEW clinic at The Station (the old Fire Station) on Silver Street, next to Laser Quest and round the corner from H&M in Broadmead.

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HEALTH&FITNESS LEISURE KEYNSHAM LEISURE CENTRE Temple St, Keynsham. Tel: 01225 395161 • Pool (25m) plus classes including circuits, spinning, yoga, zumba dance, kickboxing, aerobics. REDUCED STUDENT RATES WITH LEISURE CARDS OFF THE RECORD Tel: 01225 312481. Web: www. offtherecord-banes.co.uk • Provides a range of free, confidential and independent services for children and young people to support the development of their emotional health and wellbeing. PHASE ONE 7-9 Comfortable Place. Tel: 01225 461463. Web: www.phase-one. co.uk • Two gyms: full cardio and free weights. Martial arts and aerobics classes plus sauna. Students get halfprice joining fee (£25) and £30 noncontractual monthly membership. SPACE 7 Hayesfield Park. Tel: 01225 337030. Web: www.spacegym.co.uk • Facilities include cardio room, weights, fitness assessments, personalised eating plans. Resident sport massage therapist and sport nutritionist. Running club, circuit classes. Annual student membership £199. THE STUDIO 6-7 Trim St. Tel: 01225 758383. Web: www.thestudiobath.co.uk • Bath’s only women’s health club, for complete novices upwards. Fully equipped gym, Kick Start programmes, personal training plus Power-Plates. Pole-dancing classes, zumba, kettle bells. Membership and pay-as-you-go. Students pay £25 monthly.

UNIVERSITY OF BATH SPORTS TRAINING VILLAGE University of Bath, Claverton Down. Web: www.teambath.com • Very extensive sports centre with every conceivable machine, weight, court, track, hall and class to give rise to the athlete within.

BRISTOL ACTION INDOOR SPORTS Bamfield, Whitchurch. Tel: 0117 903 1434. Web: www. actionsportuk.com • Massive sports centre: indoor cricket, netball and football. ACTIVE KOMBAT INFRA-RED SHOOT-‘EM-UP PLAYED ON MASSIVE SCALE ACTIVE8 HEALTH & FITNESS Web: www.active8hnf.co.uk • Personal training in Bristol for all ages. ARMSTRONG & NORTH Tel:0117 956 9255 (Staple Hill); 01225 466110 (Bath). Web: www. armstrongandnorth.com • Friendly optician with Bristol and Bath presence. Henbury branch due to open. BANNATYNE HEALTH CLUB 80 Redland Rd. Tel: 0117 942 5805. Web: www.bannatynegroup.co.uk • Gym, aerobics/fitness studio, 20m pool, saunas, spas etc, plus plenty of classes.

HEALTHY LEGACY: BATH SPACE Hayesfield Park • Go like Mo! This gym has a running club BASKERVILLE’S HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB Englishcombe Lane • Bath’s best place to be like Beth THE STUDIO Trim St • Women-only – will the next Jess come from here? UNIVERSITY OF BATH SPORTS TRAINING VILLAGE Claverton Down • Helped secure Samantha Murray’s silver EXCEL TENNIS IN THE PARK Royal Victoria Park • ’Andy if you want to make like Murray – play year-round BRISTOL LAWN TENNIS & SQUASH CLUB Redland Green. Tel: 0117 973 1139 • Five grass, four artificial and four hard tennis courts, squash courts, coaching, fully equipped gym, aerobics studio. STUDENTS GET HALF-PRICE FULL MEMBERSHIP (£200) AND JOINING FEE (£50)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL SPORT FACILITIES Web: www.bristol.gov.uk/page/ sports-and-fitness • One-stop website for all Bristol City Council sports facilities.

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HEALTHY LEGACY: BRISTOL BS7 GYM Nevil Rd • GB are the reigning Olympic cricket champions! NUFFIELD HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING CENTRE Queens Rd • Jump on a spin bike (and grow some sidies) to become Bradley GREEN GYM Web: www.btcv.org/avon • Gold, silver, bronze – and green! EMPIRE SPORTS CLUB Newfoundland Rd • Hold aloft triumphantly an impressive lump of metal! HORFIELD LEISURE CENTRE Dorian Rd • Opened in 2005 by Olympic gold medallist Darren Campbell MBE

BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL College Green. Tel: 0117 925 5100 • Gym, 15m pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, personal training, pilates and more. Students pay £41.66 peak membership monthly. Free car parking and towel. BRISTOL ROYAL INFIRMARY Marlborough St. Tel: 0117 923 0000. BRISTOL SCHOOL OF TAI CHI CHUAN Tel: 0117 949 3955. Web: www. bristoltaichi.com • Expert tai chi

tuition including popular outdoor sessions. Classes follow the academic year (roughly). BEGINNERS CAN DROP IN FOR FREE TASTERS IF THERE’S SPACE BS7 GYM BS7 GYM, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, County Ground, Nevil Rd, BS7 9EJ. Tel: 0117 910 8017 / 8016. Web: www. bs7gym. co.uk • Free PT session for all joiners; free classes; free entry to Gloucestershire cricket home matches; free squash. Outstanding value membership and no minimum contract. STUDENT MEMBERSHIP JUST £24 PER MONTH – JOIN IN SEPT OR OCT WITH NO JOINING FEE

BRISTOL CITY YOGA 16 Backfields Lane, Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 924 4414. Web: www. bristolcityyoga.co.uk • Drop-in classes from beginner upwards. Student discounts. BRISTOL TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION CENTRE Tel: 0117 914 7127 • Experience your own inner reservoir of creativity and intelligence – complete energising and de-stressing for 20 minutes morning and evening – a habit you can’t break! One local who practises here says: “Since starting Transcendental Meditation I’m a lot more confident in myself, and more truly happy.” AS PRACTISED BY THE BEATLES, RUSSELL BRAND AND DAVID LYNCH

CLIFTON COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE Guthrie Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 315 7678. Web: www.cliftoncollegeuk. com • Extensive range of weights and cardio equipment in the gym, plus 25m pool, squash courts, badminton, tennis, numerous classes. Membership gives access to the college’s sports ground and workshop (see below). CLIFTON COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND & WORKSHOP Abbots Leigh Rd. Tel: 0117 923 7780. Web: www.cliftoncollegeuk.com • Sports ground with indoor tennis, netball courts, Astroturf pitches. Membership gives access to the college’s sports centre (see above). CLIFTON PHYSIOTHERAPY 111 Pembroke Rd. Tel: 0117 970 6390. Web: www.cliftonphysio.co.uk • Physiotherapists. CLIFTON PRACTICE 8-10 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 1PD. Tel: 0117 973 3260. Web: www. thecliftonpractice.co.uk • Hypnotherapy specialists offering treatment to help with everything from quitting smoking to exam-time stress. CONTRACEPTION & SEXUAL HEALTH Tower Hill, Bristol. Tel: 0117 342 6900. Web: www.bristolsexualhealth. nhs.uk • Confidential contraception and pregnancy advice. DAVID LLOYD LEISURE Ashton Rd, Long Ashton. Tel: 0117 953 1010. Web: www. davidlloydleisure.co.uk • Spacious, well-equipped centre: 18 tennis courts, three squash courts, gym, four badminton courts, two aerobics

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HEALTH&FITNESS LEISURE studios, two pools, spa, sauna etc. Lively social life. THREE-MONTH STUDENT MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE EASTON LEISURE CENTRE Thrissel St, Easton. Tel: 0117 955 8840. Web: www.everyoneactive. com • Popular community leisure centre with pool plus Everyone Active gym. Four badminton courts, squash court, classes including aerobics. SWIM FOR £2.10 BEFORE 4PM & ON WEEKENDS WITH STUDENT SPORTSCARD EMMA ROSS DANCE MOVEMENT PSYCHOTHERAPIST Tel: 07919 043343. Email: dancetherapy@live.co.uk Web: www. movewithemma.co.uk • Emma Ross offers personal development via workshops and sessions in authentic movement and dance movement psychotherapy. EMPIRE SPORTS CLUB 223 Newfoundland Rd. Tel: 0117 955 8478 • Training in Olympic lifting, body building and power lifting enjoying a massive post-Games boost. Dumb-bell room, free weights, huge cardiovascular centre, rigorous circuit-training classes. Women only Tue & Thur, men only Mon, Wed & Fri (and Sun till 12.30pm). Very competitive prices – ladies just £12 monthly, men £60 for three months, £100 for six and £180 for year. JUST £3 PER SESSION AND EXCELLENT MEMBERSHIP RATES ENERGISED PERFORMANCE Tel: 07720 845849. Web: www. energisedperformance.com • Uberinspirational head coach Kim Ingleby

runs weekly bootcamps (Tuesday evening) and Tabata (Thursday mornings) throughout the year, perfect for getting rid of the hangover (student prices too – just mention when booking). Weekly kettlebell training is perfect for fat burning and strength – small groups for quick results. Charity fun on 27 October (TBC) for breast and prostrate cancer and Children in Need – all fitness levels welcome. Numerous other courses include ski fitness, preChristmas burn, running, triathlon, success and confidence coaching. MENTION VENUE TO RECEIVE FREE TASTER BOOTCAMP SESSION FRENCHAY HOSPITAL Frenchay Park Rd, Frenchay. Tel: 0117 970 1212. GOOD VIBRATIONS 22 Kellaway Ave, Redland. Tel: 0117 944 6650. Web: www. goodvibrationshq.co.uk • Exercise studio offering revolutionary vibration training (full body workout in 10 mins). No membership required. Free session available. Thai massage therapy. GREEN GYM Tel: 07739 447995/0117 929 1624. Web: www.btcv.org/avon • Contribute to conservation while getting a workout! Groups meet Tue at Hampton Row, Bath; Wed at Weston Woods, Weston-super-Mare; Thur at Three Brooks, Bradley Stoke and Northern Slopes, Wedmore Vale, Knowle; Fri in Eastville Park, Bristol. HORFIELD LEISURE CENTRE Dorian Rd, Horfield. Tel: 0117 903 1643. Web: www.everyoneactive. com • Facilities include competition

pool, learning pool, massive health and fitness suite, badminton and squash courts, table tennis. Activity programme includes yoga, pilates, boxercise etc. Pay-and-play or monthly/annual membership. JAMES ROSS HEALTHCARE Workout Bristol, Brewery Court, North St, Ashton. Tel: 0117 377 9265. Web: www. jamesrosshealthcare.co.uk • Specialist sports and physiotherapy centre (which has moved premises since last year’s guide) offering physiotherapy, osteopathy, pilates, rehabilitation and massage therapy. JUUL AND PAYNE 70 Alma Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 5929. Web: www.juulandpayne.co.uk • Independent optometrists offering free assessments to students. KINGSDOWN SPORTS CENTRE Portland St, Kingsdown. Tel: 0117 903 1633. Web: www. everyoneactive.com • Facilities include three squash courts, five badminton courts, sauna, steam room. Classes include martial arts, aerobics, body pump, table-tennis, boxercise. Best to book ahead for squash and badminton. MENINGITIS TRUST Tel: 0808 801 0388. Web: www. meningitis-trust.org • 24hr helpline answered by trained nurses. Contact them or your university for symptom cards. NHS DIRECT Tel: 0845 4647. Web: www.nhsdirect. nhs.uk • 24-hour confidential telephone service. Ring for health information and advice.

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LEISURE HEALTH&FITNESS/AROUND TOWN NUFFIELD HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING CENTRE Pavilion, 83 Queens Rd, Clifton, BS8 1QS. Tel: 0117 925 2538. Web: www. nuffieldhealth.com • Membersonly aerobics studios, spin bikes, gym, 20m pool, over 65 classes, physiotherapy, health clinic with on-site doctor. REDWOOD HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB Redwood Lodge, Beggar Bush Lane, Failand. Tel: 0870 609 6144 • Well-equipped gym, two outdoor pools, one indoor, seven squash courts, five tennis courts, badminton, saunas, steam rooms and more plus numerous classes. RELAXATION CENTRE 9 All Saints Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 970 6616. Web: www.relaxationcentre. co.uk • Facilities include jacuzzi, hot tub, steam room, two saunas, plunge pool and a lounge. Indian head massage, reiki, reflexology, holistic massage and more. RIVERSIDE LEISURE CLUB Station Rd, Little Stoke. Tel: 01454 888666. Web: www.riversidesports. com • Gyms and aerobic studios, plus cardio theatre, spa, steam room etc.

org.uk • Classes include yoga, aerobics, tai chi and tae kwando. SPIRE BRISTOL The Glen, Redland Hill. Tel: 0117 980 4000. Web: www.spirehealthcare.com/ bristol • Leading private hospital. TEMPLE GATE DOJO Moving to new premises – please check website. Tel: 0117 925 5678. Web: www.templegatedojo.org.uk • Aikido involves using your opponent’s energy to gain control over them and this renowned dojo provides expert aikido tuition. UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL CENTRE FOR SPORT, EXERCISE & HEALTH Bristol University, Tyndalls Ave, Clifton. Tel: 0117 928 8810. Web: www.bris.ac.uk/sport • Impressive centre packed with hi-tech facilities including gym, running track, highly trained instructors. Numerous classes (from body/pump/combat/sculpt to yoga) and treatments like sports massage, physiotherapy, osteopathic services. AFTER INDUCTION COURSE (NON-MEMBER) STUDENTS PAY £5 TO USE GYM IN HOLIDAYS

SOUTHMEAD HOSPITAL Southmead Rd. Tel: 0117 950 5050.

WELSH BACK SQUASH & HEALTH CLUB Welsh Back. Tel: 0117 937 8020. Web: www.welshback.co.uk • Full-on fitness emporium offering an extensive timetable of classes. Specially equipped cardiovascular centre. Massage, personal training, squash coaching and a wicked gym.

SOUTHVILLE CENTRE Beauley Rd, Southville. Tel: 0117 923 1039. Web: www.southvillecentre.

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AROUND TOWN BATH AMERICAN MUSEUM & GARDENS Claverton Manor. Tel: 01225 460503. Web: www. americanmuseum.org • Museum and pleasant gardens in big old house showing American domestic life, from the first New England settlers to the Civil War. Traditional American crafts, charming gallery of folk art, excellent temporary exhibitions. Summer season features occasional displays by battle re-enactors. BATH BOATING STATION Forester Rd. Tel: 01225 312900. Web: www.bathboating.com • Everyone has to try this at least once; hire a boat, mess around on the river. Could well be the best day out ever provided the sun’s shining, you have a wicker picnic basket and champagne and fall in love. Also potentially one of the worst days out if you choose a punt and don’t opt for their punting lesson before setting off.

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LEISURE AROUND TOWN BECKFORD’S TOWER & MUSEUM Lansdown. Tel: 01225 460705. Web: www.bath-preservationtrust.org.uk • Neo-classical tower built in early 19th century by fabulously wealthy writer, dilettante and bisexual William Beckford. (Don’t be too impressed; his inherited fortune was based on slavery.) Beautifully restored and off the tourist trail. A must-see. Limited opening hours. BIZARRE BATH Tel: 01225 335124. Web: www. bizarrebath.co.uk • Not your usual guided tour, more a live comedy performance with walking. Runs every night in spring/summer/ autumn. Do not miss. CITY SIGHTSEEING BATH Tel: 01225 330444. Web: www. city-sightseeing.com • Well worth doing if you’re new in town; two separate tour routes round the city, with frequent services in spring/summer/autumn. FASHION MUSEUM Bennett St. Tel: 01225 477173. Web: www.museumofcostume. co.uk • World-class collection of clothes and accessories from the 18th century to present day, plus regular extra exhibitions. Excellent and fascinating, even if fashion normally leaves you cold. GHOST WALKS OF BATH Tel: 01225 350512. Web: www. ghostwalksofbath.co.uk • Bath’s most celebrated guided tour, taking in the city’s extraordinary wealth of spooky stories.

HERSCHEL MUSEUM OF ASTRONOMY 19 New King St. Tel: 01225 446865. Web: www.bathpreservation-trust.org.uk • Home of siblings William and Caroline Herschel, 18th-century musicians who were astronomers in their spare time and discovered Uranus. Museum looks at the Herschels’ lives and features a VR trip through the solar system. MUSEUM OF BATH AT WORK Julian Rd. Tel: 01225 318348. Web: www.bathatwork.org.uk • Not everyone in Bath’s history was some wealthy parasite or Jane Bloody Austen. Bath has a surprisingly rich heritage of honest industrial toil, and this slightly eccentric museum’ll tell you all about it. MUSEUM OF EAST ASIAN ART 12 Bennett St. Tel: 01225 464 640. Web: www.meaa.org.uk • Collection of ceramics, jades, bronzes and much more from China, Japan, Korea and South East Asia, some of it very rare. Good programme of visiting exhibitions and events providing an often interactive insight into Eastern culture. PRIOR PARK LANDSCAPE GARDEN Ralph Allen Drive. Tel: 01225 833422. Web: www.nationaltrust. org.uk/priorpark • Restored 18th-century landscaped garden, with lakes, grotto and woodland, Palladian bridge and more. No car parking except for disabled (phone beforehand). Also good startingpoint for the wonderful

Bath Skyline Walk (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bathskyline), which is something every Bath resident absolutely has to do at least once. ROMAN BATHS & PUMP ROOM Entrance via Pump Room, Stall St. Tel: 01225 477785. Web: www. romanbaths.co.uk • It’s the reason why Bath started in the first place, and is now one of the bestpreserved and best-interpreted Roman sites in Europe, with some extraordinarily vivid finds. Excellent visitor attraction which will make you feel intellectually enriched, which is just as well as it’s the one place everyone absolutely must visit on the local heritage trail. Gets hideously busy (1m visitors a year) in season, so get there at opening time on a wet Tuesday in January. VICTORIA ART GALLERY Bridge St. Tel: 01225 477233. Web: www.victoriagal.org.uk • Municipal gallery with very impressive collection, including paintings by Turner, Gainsborough and Sickert, plus lots of glassware and ceramics and impressive touring shows by more modern artists.

BRISTOL ARNOS VALE CEMETERY Main entrance via A4 Bath Rd. Web: www.arnosvale.org.uk • Bristol’s own Père-Lachaise, and the city’s main burial place for much of the Victorian era. Features loads of history and, on account of its unusual ecology, interesting wildlife, too. Now restored/preserved and run by a charitable trust, it’s free to

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AROUND TOWN LEISURE get into and wander round, though the regular guided tours are well worth it. BLAISE CASTLE HOUSE MUSEUM Henbury Rd, Henbury. Tel: 0117 903 9818. Web: www.bristol.gov. uk/museums • Museum of domestic life in bygone Bristol, with children’s toys, cooking ranges, baths, toilets, wash-tubs, fireplaces etc, plus some costumes and a Victorian school room. It’s surrounded by the massive expanses of Blaise Castle Estate, with 400 acres of walking, trees, grass etc. BRISTOL AQUARIUM Anchor Rd, Harbourside. Web: www.bristolaquarium.co.uk • Native and tropical fish in 40 or so naturally-themed habitats: everything from octopuses, seahorses and puffer fish to living corals and tropical sharks, cuttlefish and more. Get up close via an underwater walk-through tunnel. Expensive admission, but great fun. BRISTOL CATHEDRAL College Green. Web: www.bristolcathedral.co.uk • Originally a 12th-century abbey church, with loads of history. Bristol is a very rich environment for church-fanciers. Other historic must-sees include The New Room (The Horsefair, Broadmead, www.newroombristol. org.uk), where John Wesley set up the first Methodist chapel in 1739, and St Mary Redcliffe (Redcliffe Way, www.stmaryredcliffe.co.uk), which is Bristol’s most famous church, dating back to medieval times, and which has loads of interesting and spooky historical

connections. Thomas Chatterton, your original teenage suicide, started out here, you know. Also visit St Stephens, in St Stephen’s St, off the Centre, for the tomb of the man who invented blankets (local myth) and other historic weirdness to do with the secretive cabal who used to run Bristol. St S’s also has a popular, mostly veggie, café. BRISTOL CHANNEL CRUISES Tel: 0845 130 4647 (office hours). Web: www.waverleyexcursions. co.uk • Paddle steamer the Waverley and her sister ship the Balmoral do various trips around the Bristol Channel from spring to autumn. These are utterly brilliant outings, stopping at various places (the one to Lundy Island is best of all) around the Channel coast and beyond. Both ships have bars and restaurants, but be careful of greasy food if you don’t have proper sea-legs. Even the boring old Bristol Channel can get lively... BRISTOL CITY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY Queens Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 922 3571. Web: www.bristol-city.gov.uk/ museums • Bristol’s original museum, with good collections on local geology, prehistory, local and world wildlife, a bit of local history and an interesting selection of paintings. Also has a Banksy original donated by the great man after his hugely popular exhibition there in 2009. BRISTOL FERRY BOAT CO Tel: 0117 927 3416. Web: www. bristolferry.com • One of the best ways to be a tourist in Bristol. Water bus service around the Docks used by commuters as well as sightseers. River trips and booze cruises, too.

OUT OF TOWN MUST-SEES Avebury Stone Circle Avebury, nr Marlborough, Wilts (www. nationaltrust.org.uk)… Berkeley Castle nr Dursley, Glos (www. berkeley-castle.com)… Corsham Court, Wilts (www.corshamcourt.co.uk) Glastonbury Abbey Glastonbury, Somerset (www.glastonburyabbey. com)… Lacock Abbey & Fox Talbot Museum Lacock, nr Chippenham, Wilts (www. nationaltrust.org.uk)… Longleat Wilts (www.longleat.co.uk)… Steep Holm Island Bristol Channel (www.steepholm.org)… Stonehenge nr Amesbury, Wilts (www.english-heritage.org. uk)…Tyntesfield Wraxall, North Somerset (www.nationaltrust.org. uk)... Wells Cathedral Wells, Somerset (www.wellscathedral.org. uk)… Westonbirt Arboretum nr Tetbury, Glos (www.forestry. gov.uk/westonbirt)... Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Slimbridge, Glos (www.wwt.org.uk/visit/ slimbridge)... Woodchester Mansion Nympsfield, Glos (www.woodchestermansion. org.uk)

BRISTOL PACKET Tel: 0117 926 8157. Web: www. bristolpacket.co.uk • Scheduled tours of the docks (with excellent commentary). River trips along the Avon (Sundays, May-Oct) and out to the Chequers Inn at Hanham. The Packet’s excursion to Beeses Tea Gardens is a local institution.

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ACTIVE OUTINGS Skating: Bristol Ice Rink, Frogmore St, Bristol (0117 929 2148, www.jnll.co.uk)... Laser Quest: The Old Fire Station, Silver St, Broadmead, Bristol (0117 949 6688, www.laserquest.co.uk)... Paintball: Paintball Adventure, office at Hopps Rd, Kingswood, Bristol, site nr Bristol Airport (0117 935 3300, www.paintballadventures.co.uk); Skirmish Paintball Games, Coast Rd, nr Portishead, Bristol (01934 416507, www.skirmishbristol.co.uk); Go Ballistic Paintball, sites near Bristol (0844 745 5000, www.goballistic. co.uk)... Climbing: Bristol Climbing Centre, St Werburghs Church, Mina Rd, Bristol (0117 941 3489, www.undercover-rock. com)... Adventure: Go Ape! Mallards Pike Lane, Forest of Dean, Glos (0845 643 9215, www.goape. co.uk)... Driving: Castle Combe Racing Circuit, Chippenham, Wilts (01249 782929, www. castlecombecircuit.co.uk) ... Circus Skills: Circomedia, Portland Sq, Bristol (0117 924 7615, www. circomedia.com) ... Gliding: Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club, Nympsfield, Glos (01453 860342, www.bggc.co.uk) ... Aaaaannd relax! Thermae Bath Spa, Hot Bath St, Bath (01225 331234, www.thermaebathspa. com) For loads more ideas of places to visit in the South West and Wales for sightseeing, walking, cycling and other adventures, the West’s best Days Out guide is at www. venue.co.uk/daysout

BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS Guthrie Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 974 7300. Web: www.bristolzoo.org.uk • Easily one of the best days out in the West, with loads of creatures to see and a commitment to wildlife conservation programmes. Everyone has their own favourite bit/animals. For some it’s the penguins, for others it’s the creepy-crawly house, but you’ve just got to visit. Very popular, so go on a weekday in term-time. BRUNEL’S SS GREAT BRITAIN Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Rd. Tel: 0117 926 0680. Web: www.ssgreatbritain.org • If you’re new in Bristol, this should be your second excursion after M Shed (see below). The world’s first real ocean liner, the ss Great Britain was designed and built by Brunel in Bristol, incorporating two revolutionary innovations – an iron hull and a screw propeller. Brought back as a wreck in 1970, now restored as an award-winning visitor attraction. There’s also an excellent museum next to it. A good one to take the visiting parents (get them to pay). CITY SIGHTSEEING BRISTOL Tel: 0870 444 0654. Web: www. bristolvisitor.co.uk • See all the best bits of Bristol from the vantage point of an open-top bus; tours run March to Oct. EXPLORE-AT-BRISTOL Anchor Sq, Harbourside. Tel: 0845 345 1235. Web: www.at-bristol. org.uk • Hands-on family-attraction science centre that encourages visitors to play with stuff, push buttons, pull levers, have loads of fun and learn science in the process.

GLENSIDE HOSPITAL MUSEUM UWE, Glenside Campus, Stapleton. Web: www.glensidemuseum.org. uk • Hidden gem housed in the chapel of the former Glenside Hospital, with pictures, paintings and artefacts from Bristol’s psychiatric hospitals and the Burden neurological institute. Limited opening times, but a must-see. HAUNTED & HIDDEN BRISTOL Tel: 07766 258407. Web: www. hauntedandhiddenbristol.com • Popular guided walk around some of central Bristol’s most haunted buildings. HORSEWORLD Staunton Lane, Whitchurch. Web: www.horseworld.org.uk • Run by a charity that looks after horses, ponies and donkeys that have been mistreated or neglected. Open to public to raise funds. KINGSWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM Tower Lane, Warmley. Tel: 0117 960 5664. Web: www. kingswoodmuseum.org.uk • Fascinating and scandalously undervalued museum, all made by the people for the people. Local enthusiasts with no funding put together this museum of Kingswood’s social history and its part in the early industrial revolution. Go on a day when they’re offering guided tours of the grotto and grounds (look out for the concrete Neptune), originally the estates of the 18th-century Quaker industrialist who started it all.

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LEISURE AROUND TOWN/SPORT M SHED Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd. Tel: 0117 352 6600. Web: www. mshed.org.uk • Bristol’s newest museum, opened in summer 2011. warehouse, this state-of-the-art place tells the story of Bristol and its people, from primeval swamp to the present through three major themed galleries. Admission is technically free and if you’re new to Bristol, you have to make this place one of your first stops. OAKHAM TREASURES Portbury Lane, Portbury. Tel: 01275 375236. Web: www. oakhamtreasures.co.uk • Astonishing display of everyday domestic stuff from the past 100 years – groceries, sweets, cigs, booze, cleaning products etc. Great place to go with parents and grandparents. PIRATE WALKS Tel: 07950 566483. Web: www. piratewalks.com • Yarr! Bristol’s colourful seafaring heritage brought to life by the irrepressible Pirate Pete, with an entertaining tour of the city’s pirate haunts. History undergraduates NB: Pirate Pete is not a real pirate. He has a poetic licence, and should not be regarded a primary source. UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL BOTANIC GARDEN The Holmes, Stoke Park Rd, Stoke Bishop. Tel: 0117 331 4912. Web: www.bris.ac.uk/ Depts/BotanicGardens • Well worth the trip as it’s as much about the science as the pretty flowers. Includes several specimens you won’t see anywhere else in the UK.

climbing, abseiling, caving, kayaking, raft building, gorge scrambling, white-water rafting.

SPORT For local sport and leisure centres, see HEALTH & FITNESS section.

ACTIVITY GROUPS ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITY COMPANY Tel: 01275 394558. Web: www. adventurousactivitycompany.co.uk • Custom-designed activity trips to suit your group. Bristol Adventure Days combine canoeing in the docks, climbing/abseiling in the Avon Gorge and Ashton Court, mountain biking. Bristol Urban Challenge is a city-based treasure hunt. BHP INSPIRING EVENTS The Old Stables, Box Hedge Farm, Coalpit Heath, Bristol. Tel: 0808 197 1254. Web: www. bhpinspiringevents.co.uk • Team-building and development packages for individuals, stags, hens and corporate groups, including quad biking, archery, helicopter flights, high ropes course. BLACK MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES Three Cocks, nr Hay on Wye, Powys. Tel: 01497 847897. Web: www.blackmountain.co.uk • Outdoor pursuits company: STUDENT SECRETS For BIGSCREEN blockbusters and adventure golf

MENDIP OUTDOOR PURSUITS The Warehouse, Silver St, Congresbury, North Somerset. Tel: 01934 834877. Web: www. mendipoutdoorpursuits.co.uk • Activities for groups and individuals, including caving, abseiling, raft building etc. RAPTORCARE Tel: 01454 294258. Web: www. raptorcare.co.uk • Go fly a Harris hawk or even an eagle owl with expert tuition that’s perfect for setting free the falconer within. Bring along mates with cameras for epic pics. WYEDEAN CANOE AND ADVENTURE CENTRE Symonds Yat East, Forest of Dean. Tel: 01594 833238. Web: www. wyedean.co.uk • Canoeing and kayaking on the River Wye.

AIR ACTIVITIES BAILEY BALLOONS 44 Ham Green, Bristol. Tel: 01275 375300. Web: www. baileyballoons.co.uk • For more than 15 years, thousands have flown with these people offering hot air balloon rides from Bristol, Bath and South Wales. Gift vouchers, flights at short notice and champagne balloon flights for the romantic/decadent/ thirsty. SPECIAL OFFERS ON MIDWEEK MORNING FLIGHTS

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LEISURE SPORT BRISTOL & GLOUCESTERSHIRE GLIDING CLUB Nympsfield, Glos. Tel: 01453 860342. Web: www.bggc.co.uk • Trial lessons from £79, week courses, fixed prices for ‘solo and beyond’ schemes. SPECIAL RATES FOR STUDENTS AND CADETS RISE HELICOPTERS Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton, Cheltenham. Tel: 01452 857083. Web: www.risehelicopters.co.uk • Training, pleasure flying, chartering, wedding flights plus air-experience tasters.

BOATS, DIVING & WATERSPORTS BRISTOL ARIEL ROWING Robertson Drive, Birchwood, St Anne’s, Bristol. Web: www. bristolarielrowingclub.co.uk • Bristol’s longest-established rowing club: rowing, sculling and coxing in regular starter courses. Lively social calendar. ANNUAL STUDENT MEMBERSHIP £110 INCLUDES GYM AND MONDAY CIRCUITS BRISTOL OCTOPUSH CLUB Tel: 01454 416088. Web: www. bristoloctopush.co.uk. Facebook • Octopush is a high-speed sport akin to playing ice hockey underwater. Rules are easy, and the club welcomes new arrivals of both sexes. Meets Wed (9-10pm) Henbury Pool. FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSION BRISTOL SAILING SCHOOL Baltic Wharf, Bristol. Tel: 0117 986 7111. Web: www. bristolsailingschool.co.uk • Sailing lessons from beginners to advanced, including youth courses.

EXTREME MARINE 6 Harbury Rd, Henleaze, Bristol. Tel: 0117 962 3363. Web: www.extrememarine.co.uk • Scuba equipment, huge range of snorkelling equipment, trips, scuba holidays, tuition from absolute beginner to instructor. WET & WINDY 5 Ashton Drive, Bristol. Tel: 0117 966 9582. Web: www.wet-windy.co.uk • Popular, well-established company specialising in dinghies, watersports clothing, accessories.

CAVING & CLIMBING AXBRIDGE CAVING GROUP Email: toursandresearch@yahoo. com • Two-hour fun, informative trips around central Bristol’s Redcliffe Caves, suitable for all ages. Also Mendips caving trips. BRISTOL CLIMBING CENTRE Bristol Climbing Centre, St Werburghs Church, Mina Rd, Bristol. Tel: 0117 941 3489 Web: www. undercover-rock.com • Renowned centre offering indoor climbing, all ages and abilities. Over 150 routes plus soft-floored bouldering area. Trips to Avon Gorge, Land’s End etc. LINK TO UWE CLIMBING CLUB

GOLF ASHTON COURT GOLF COURSE Ashton Court Estate, Bristol. Web: www.ashtoncourtgolf.co.uk • Two 18-hole par-three courses provide pay-and-play fun. BATH PUBLIC GOLF FACILITIES Entry Hill, Bath. Tel: 01225 834248/ Approach 01225 331162. Web: www.

aquaterra.org/golf • Courses open daily except Christmas Day. Club hire available, advisable to book at Entry Hill. Students pay £7 after buying leisure card (valid for a year). FILTON GOLF CLUB Golf Course Lane, Filton, Bristol. Tel: 0117 969 6968. Web: www. filtongolfclub.co.uk • Golf tuition to all standards. During the week, pay and play £36, students pay only £20. JUNGLE RUMBLE Glass Walk, Cabot Circus, Bristol, BS1 3BQ. Tel: 0117 929 7771. Web: www. junglerumble.co.uk • Two 18-hole crazy golf courses atop Cabot Circus, imaginatively designed, with jungles, swamps and volcanoes. Studes get discounts – £6.50 per course, £6 per person in 4+ groups, £8.50 for two courses Mon-Fri (not hols). STAGED THE UK MINIATURE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2010 VICTORIA FALLS ADVENTURE GOLF Royal Pavilion, Royal Ave, Royal Victoria Park, Bath. Tel: 01225 425066. Web: www.victoriafallsadventuregolf. co.uk • An 18-hole adventure golf course plus seven tennis courts, some indoor, popular with International House students. Students pay £3.50 (adults £4, children £3, family £12). WOODLANDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Trench La, Almondsbury. Tel: 01454 618121. Web: www.woodlands-golf. com • Two 18-hole courses (the Masters and the Signature), both boasting much prettiness and water. The Signature’s elevated par-three 17th hole drops down to a green virtually surrounded by water.

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HORSE RIDING CLEVEDON RIDING CENTRE Clevedon Lane, Clevedon, North Somerset. Tel: 01275 858699 • Longestablished family business with over 20 horses. All levels of tuition in outdoor floodlit school and indoor arena. Adult group £23, child group £18, hour private lesson £45, first trial lesson £10. KINGSWESTON STABLES Kingsweston Rd, Lawrence Weston, Bristol. Tel: 0117 982 8929 • Longestablished riding school: open Wed-Sun. Group/private lessons, escorted hacking (20-plus-strong stable of horses). Facilities include floodlit outdoor arena, plentiful offroad riding. SHIPHAM RIDING CENTRE Broadway, Shipham, North Somerset. Tel: 01934 843522. Web: www. shiphamriding.co.uk • Expert tuition in all-weather arena. Riding in the Mendips. Adult lessons and hacking from £20. WELLOW TREKKING CENTRE Little Horse Croft Farm, Wellow, Bath. Tel: 01225 834376. Web: www. wellowtrekking.com • Trekking in and around the local countryside for adults and children, with half-hour pony hire £10, an hour’s riding £30. Clay pigeon shooting and archery also offered.

MOTOR SPORTS, KARTING & OFFROADING CASTLE COMBE RACING CIRCUIT Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, Wilts. Tel: 01249 782929/782417. Web: www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk

• Make like the numerous F1 legends who’ve driven here with an awesome Formula Ford racing car drive, or get gritty action at the rally school. Motorcycle and car track days, too – BYO! DRIVE TECH AT CASTLE COMBE Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, Wilts. Tel: 01249 783010. Web: www. drivetechltd.co.uk • Land Rover offroading and skidpan driving. Karting too. SUPAKART Units 10-11 Leeway Ind Estate, Newport, Wales. Tel: 01633 280808. Web: www.supakart.co.uk • Two-level indoor circuit with outdoor section. TEAMSPORT Avonmouth Way, Avonmouth, Bristol. Tel: 08444 108108. Web: www.teamsport.co.uk • Formerly the Raceway, still offering indoor karting plus multilevel Laser Tag with two-handed phasers sometimes available. 500M TRACK OVER TWO LEVELS

MOUNTAIN BIKING & CYCLING ASHTON COURT ESTATE MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS Ashton Court Estate, Bristol. Tel: 0117 963 9174. Web: www. ashtoncourtestate.com • 6.5km of adventurous cycling trails. The main trail is graded blue (moderate) and gives a great flowing ride. In places the trail splits to provide blue (moderate) and red (difficult) graded options. Map available at information signs on site or website. ATMOSPHERE 137 St George’s Rd, Bristol. Tel: 0117

GENTLER PACE KINGSWESTON STABLES Kingsweston Rd • Let your fourlegged friend do the walking VICTORIA FALLS ADVENTURE GOLF Royal Victoria Park • One adventure that’s unlikely to get the adrenaline flowing BRISTOL ICE RINK Frogmore St • Physics students, conserve your angular momentum and enjoy increased rotational velocity (until Halloween) BAILEY BALLOONS Ham Green • Ultimate serenity – free as a bird over beautiful scenery 908 7153. Web: www.electricbikes. org.uk • One of country’s biggest electric bike centres: interest-free scheme offered. BLACKBOY CYCLES 180 Whiteladies Rd, Bristol. Tel: 0117 973 1420. Web: www.blackboycycles. co.uk • Specialised brand plus plenty for budget-conscious students. Hire service, quick repairs. BRISTOL TRAILS GROUP Tel: 07712 650857. Web: www. bristoltrailsgroup.com • Friendly group repairing and maintaining local mountain bike trails – an ace way to get involved and meet those with similar interests. CADENCE 9 Chelsea Rd, Bath. Tel: 01225 446887. Web: www.cadencebikeshop.com • Friendly, informative bike shop where the kettle is always on! Drop in for bikes, accessories, clothing and advice. CYCLE CLUB AND STUDENT DISCOUNTS

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LEISURE SPORT EMMAUS (BRISTOL) Barton Manor, Midland Rd, St Philips, Bristol. Tel: 0117 954 0886. Web: www.emmausbristol.org.uk • Charity selling serviced bikes with a 28-day guarantee for around £45-£90. Space nearby for a trial ride. Also sells furniture – your one-stop freshers’ week stop! MUD DOCK CYCLEWORKS & CAFE 40 The Grove, Bristol. Tel: 0117 929 2151. Web: www.mud-dock.co.uk • Cannondale, Trek, Felt, Brompton, Pashley and Santa Cruz stockists. Free servicing for life on new purchases over £600. Bike mechanics, workshop, secure bike shed plus showers and lockers. PEMBURY CYCLES 8 Highridge Rd, Bishopsworth, Bristol. Tel: 0117 964 0973. Web: www. pemburycycles.co.uk • Full mountainbike range, BMX and hybrids, plus servicing, repairs, parts, accessories. NUS DISCOUNT 10% TOTAL FITNESS 3 Saracen St, Bath. Tel: 01225 444164. Web: www.totalfitnessbath.co.uk • For the serious cyclist: triathlon, road and mountain bikes custom-built or off the peg. STUDENT DISCOUNT 10% ON CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES WEBBS OF WARMLEY 14 High St, Warmley, Bristol. Tel: 0117 967 3676. Web: www. webbsofwarmley.co.uk • Top mountain bike, BMX, road cycle and accessories suppliers. Very affordable daily hire service. There’s even a tandem available – bring a friend! Repairs.

ZERO G 11-13 North St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 966 0743; 12-14 Park St. Tel: 0117 929 7368; Unit 6, The Willows Centre, Downend, Bristol. Tel: 0117 956 6719. Web: www. zerogcyclecorp.com. • All your cycling requirements.

SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, SKATING & MOUNTAIN BOARDING AVON SKI & ACTION CENTRE Lyncombe Drive, Churchill, Somerset. Tel: 01934 852335. Web: www. avonski.co.uk • Multi-activity centre: everything from dry-slope skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing to mountain boarding, power kiting, archery and air rifles. Can also arrange climbing. BRISTOL ICE RINK Frogmore St, Bristol. Tel: 0117 929 2148. Web: www.jnll.co.uk • Bristol institution closing on Halloween – enjoy it while it lasts. BUGSBOARDING Overton Cottage, Maisemore, Gloucester. Tel: 07749 897330. Web: www.bugsboarding.co.uk • Mountain boarding for everyone from beginners to experts, trained instructors and a choice of courses. GLOUCESTER SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE Matson Lane, Robinswood Hill, Glos. Tel: 01452 501438. Web: www.gloucesterski.com • Tutorial and recreational snow sport on one of England’s largest outdoor slopes. Fun park includes a quarter-pipe.

MISCELLANEOUS BATH & DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE Tel: 01225 833691. Web: www.bdfl.org. uk • Boasts 120 teams playing within a 12-mile radius of Bath. Secretary Bernard Clifford can find you a club. BRISTOL & WEST ATHLETICS CLUB Whitehall Athletics Track, Johnsons Lane, Whitehall. Tel: 07999 511366. Web: www.bristolandwestac.org • Yearlong track and field, road running and cross country. DISCOUNT TO ANYONE IN FULLTIME EDUCATION BRISTOL BOXING GYM 40 Thomas St, St Agnes, Bristol. Tel: 0117 949 6699. Web: www. westcountryboxing.com • Nationally regarded boxing gym, popular with students for circuit training. One-off trial session £5, various membership packages. THE ONE-TO-ONE HOUR WITH PRO TRAINER (£30) IS GREAT BRISTOL LAWN TENNIS & SQUASH CLUB Redland Green, Bristol. Tel: 0117 973 1139 • See Health & Fitness. BRISTOL REAL TENNIS CLUB Beggar Bush Playing Fields, Abbots Leigh, Bristol. Tel: 0117 973 3444. Web: www.bbtc.org.uk • A sport dating from Tudor times in one of the region’s most stunning sporting arenas. Junior annual membership (under-25s) £25. PHONE FOR A FREE GO BRISTOL ROLLER DERBY Web: www.bristolrollerderby.com Twitter: @BrisRollerDerby Facebook

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SPORT LEISURE • Roller derby is a fast and furious sport played on quad skates. Male, female, beginner skaters, all 18+ and non-skating officials welcome! Coming games at WISE campus: Sun 14 Oct (Bristol v Croydon and Wiltshire), Sun 2 Dec, Sat 2 March, Sat 15 June. Ticket price includes entrance to the after-party! FULL CONTACT, FULL-ON AND NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED BRISTOL’S PARKS AND GREEN SPACES Web: www.bristol.gov.uk/parks • Bristol boasts a wide range of parks and green spaces suitable for days out. Pack a football, Frisbee and hacky sack and stage your own triathlon. BRITISH MILITARY FITNESS BRISTOL Meet Durdham Downs, Clifton, Bristol. Tel: 0870 241 2517. Web: www.britmilfit.com • Get-fit sessions based on military training. CHEESE ROLLING Coopers Hill, Glos. Web: www.cheeserolling.co.uk • Annual event whereby lunatics chase a cheese down a hill, watched by TV crews from Canada, USA etc. Crowds of up to 5,000 have attended, 2009 saw the last official rolling but an ‘ad hoc’ event continues annually. THE ULTIMATE STUDENT CAPER CIRCLE RULES FOOTBALL Facebook: www.facebook.com/ groups/CircleRulesBristol/ • Actionpacked new team sport from the US that levels the playing field for longtime athletes and newcomers alike. A genius mash-up of football, basketball and volleyball played with one goal in the centre and a giant yoga ball.

DAMIAN FORDER CRICKET ACADEMY Tel: 07766 801340. Web: www. dfca.co.uk • Batting, bowling and fielding tuition for both sexes from ex-Gloucestershire CCC pro Damian Forder. Damian offers coaching to university cricket clubs, from preseason group sessions to match-day preparation and evaluation. And if you’re after joining a local team, he can hook you up! DOWNS FOOTBALL LEAGUE Clifton Downs, Bristol. Web: www. gloucestershirefa.com • Bristol’s more eminent version of Hackney Marshes. GENESIS NETBALL CLUB Tel: 07810 186897. Web: www. genesisnetball.co.uk • Train AugMay, with Avon Netball League matches at weekends. GREAT WESTERN RUNNERS Meet Bristol Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, Redland Green, Bristol. Web: www.greatwesternrunners.org.uk • 250-odd member club established almost 30 years meeting at 7pm on Wed through the year. LASER FUSION The Station, Silver St, Broadmead, Bristol. Tel: 0117 929 3699. Web: www.laserfusion.info • Team games or all-against-all laser action. ONE GAME £5.95, TWO £9.95, ADDITIONAL GAMES £2

UP THE TEMPO BRITISH MILITARY FITNESS BRISTOL Meet Durdham Downs • Those marines don’t do things by halves RAPTORCARE Web: www.raptorcare.co.uk • Peregrine falcons can fly at 242mph (yours won’t get quite as fast) BRISTOL ROLLER DERBY Web: www.bristolrollerderby. com • Get your skates on for frenetic fun GLOUCESTER SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE Matson Lane • All downhill from here at breakneck speed inspired to get into shape via running, cycling and other activities while raising funds for an excellent cause. PÉTANQUE The Anchor, Oldbury on Severn. Tel: 01454 413331. Web: www. anchorinnoldbury.co.uk • This pub, with 14 pistes, is one of the UK’s top pétanque venues. Phone ahead to confirm availability. Small sub required. ST NICK’S GAELIC FOOTBALL CLUB Web: www.stnicksgaa.co.uk • Gaelic football combines football, rugby and basketball, and spawned Aussie Rules. Rookies welcome.

LEUKAEMIA & LYMPHOMA RESEARCH Tel: 01225 311954. Email: freddugan@aol.com. Web: www.runninghigh.co.uk, www. beatingbloodcancers.org • Get

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• Campaigning for a car-free Bristol centre, 20mph urban speed limits and other cycle-/enviro-friendly steps. Plenty more cycling-related info besides.

AVON VALLEY CYCLERY Front-right Bath Spa Railway Station; Little Southgate, Bath, BA1 1SX. Tel: 01225 442442. Web: www. avonvalleycyclery.co.uk • Twinstored indie: splendidly cavernous tunnel hosting a welter of bikes and equipment, plus apparel and accessories store in the new Little Southgate arcade store.

CADENCE BIKE SHOP 9 Chelsea Rd, Bath, BA1 3PP, Tel: 01225 446887. Web: cadencebikeshop.com • “The kettle is always on,” promise these properjob enthusiasts, boasting massive range and workshop.

BETTER BY BIKE Web: www.betterbybike.info • Central BrisBath hub for commuting schemes, workshops, training, shops, loan bikes, maintenance – everything, basically. Must-visit site for all local cyclists. BIKEWORKSHOP 88 Colston St, Bristol, BS1 5BB. Tel: 0117 926 8961. Web: www. bikeworkshop.co.uk • Secondhand and brand new models, plus advice on bike security, local routes, and a workshop.

JAKE’S BIKES 6A Haymarket Walk, Bristol, BS1 3LN. Tel: 0117 329 7363. Web: www.jakesbikes.co.uk • Sustainability-focused, not-forprofit place. They buy and sell secondhand bikes, but focus is on maintenance and workshop. Courtesy bikes available. JOHN’S BIKES 82-84 Walcot St, Bath, BA1 5BD. Tel: 01225 334633. Web: www. johnsbikes.co.uk • “... stroke it, sniff it. Get to know it in all its lovely shiny gorgeousness.” Big bike fan, John. As evidenced by both his words and splendid big store.

BRISTOL BIKE PROJECT Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY. Tel: 07983 417231. Web: www.thebristolbikeproject.org • Ace community project repairing bikes, relocating unwanted ones, encouraging disadvantaged people in bike maintenance skills, loads more.

MUD DOCK CYCLEWORKS & CAFE 40 The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB. Tel: 0117 929 2151. Web: www. mud-dock.co.uk • Deadly serious bike shop.

BRISTOL CYCLING CITY CAMPAIGN Box 60, Booty, 82 Colston St, Bristol, BS1 5BB. Tel: 0117 927 3416. Web: www.bristolcyclingcampaign.org.uk

BRISTOL FERRY BOAT CO No.1 Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX. Tel: 0117 927 3416. Web: www. bristolferry.com • None-more-stylish commuting, with full trip round the

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BUSES & COACHES BATH BUS COMPANY 6 North Parade, Bath, BA1 1LF. Tel: 01225 330444. Web: www. bathbuscompany.com • Open-top bus tourers. BATH BUS STATION Dorchester St, Bath, BA1 ASS. Tel: 01225 494918 • Local and national services from a snazzy new (-ish, having opened in 2009) station. BRISTOL BUS & COACH STATION Marlborough St, Bristol, BS1 3NU. Tel: 0117 904 7252 • Extensive bus network covers most of the local area, plus the local hub for National Express and other-end terminus for airport bus to Bedminster International. FIRST Web: www.firstgroup.com • Run most bus and rail services around here. Check www.firstforstudents. co.uk for discounts. MEGABUS Tel: 0871 2663333. Web: http:// uk.megabus.com/ • Handily cheap national coach travel, from both Bristol’s Colston St and direct from UWE’s Frenchay Campus. NATIONAL EXPRESS COACHES Tel: 08717 818178. Web: www. nationalexpress.com. Ticket offices at Bristol and Bath Bus Stations • Inexpensive, comprehensive national travel. Get yourself a Young Person’s Coach Card for serious savings.

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PUT YOUR METTLE TO THE PEDAL You could be slightly irrational and spend an age walking everywhere. You could be deeply irrational and drive, stuck in endless gridlock, choking everyone and spending a small fortune for the ‘privilege’. Or you could be thoroughly sensible and cycle. If you’re in Bristol you’re in the UK’s first official Cycling City, consistently voted the country’s most bike-friendly big city thanks to cycle commuter numbers, levels of bike theft, number of traffic-free bike lanes, casualties, pollution, even rainfall. There are loads of us, brilliantly backed up by tons of communitydriven workshops and projects, as befits the city that gave birth to the daddy of them all, Sustrans (www.sustrans.org.uk). 75% of the UK live within a couple of miles of Sustrans’ National Cycle Network (voted the nation’s favourite lottery-funded project), Bath included. More than included, actually: Sustrans forerunner Cyclebag leased the Bristol-Bath railway for £1 in 1979 and, much hard volunteer work later, the UK’s first cycle path was opened. More than 10,000 miles of cycleway later, millions are able to safely share in cycling’s unique pleasures. And nothing and no one better articulates said pleasures than the bike mag rated finest in the world, the Bristolconceived Boneshaker (www. boneshakermag.com).

NIGHT-FLYERS Web: www.travelbristol.org/ bus/nightflyer • Spent the cab fare? Check these six dead handy, flat-rate, late-night bus services from Bristol city centre to suburbs every Fri and Sat (and New Year’s Eve), leaving on the hour from 12midnight-6am.

CARS CITY CAR CLUB Tel: 0845 330 234. Web: www. citycarclub.co.uk • Seriously, you don’t need a car in BrisBath. On those rare occasions you can’t make do without, CCC members enjoy 24/7 car access on an hourly rate from numerous points around Bristol and Bath. 2CARSHARE.LIFTSHARE.COM Web: 2carshare.liftshare.com • Find yourself a car share companion with a scheme boasting over half-a-million members.

PLANES BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Bristol Airport, BS48 3DY. Tel: 0871 334 4344. Web: www. bristolairport.co.uk • Direct flights to tons of European destinations, plus North Africa, the US and Mexico. Buses to both Temple Meads and Bristol Bus Station.

TAXIS FAST TRACK TAXIS Bristol. Tel: 0117 965 8500 • Reliable, friendly service.

V CARS Bristol Tel: 0117 925 2626. Bath Tel: 01225 464646. Web: www.v-cars. com • 25+ years to the good in offering reliable, competitive private hire taxi services, with over 1,000 cars in the area. Also minibuses, airport runs and long distance.

LIMOS THE LIMO PEOPLE Tel: 0800 180 4128. Web: www. thelimopeople.co.uk • Get absolutely zero reaction from fellow citizens as you squawk/flash from the open windows of a super-stretch limo.

TRAINS NATIONAL RAIL Tel: 0845 748 4950. Web: www. nationalrail.co.uk • Be sure to get yourself a 16-25 Railcard for a third off most fares, just £28 year/£65 three-years. Bargainous. SEVERN BEACH RAILWAY Web: www.severnbeachline.org • Jewel in the local transport crown. The intra-north Bristol line was threatened with the axe for yonks, but ever-growing passenger numbers seem to have assured accountants of its worth. Regular services between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach.

TRAVEL BATH BACKPACKERS HOSTEL 13 Pierrepont St, Bath, BA1 1LA. Tel: 01225 446787. Web: www. hostels.co.uk • Properly funky and dead central, with loads of facilities – party dungeon! – plus single-sex and mixed dorms.

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TRAVEL&TRANSPORT/ONLINE LEISURE BRISTOL BACKPACKERS 17 Saint Stephen’s St, Bristol, BS1 1EQ. Tel: 0117 925 7900. Web: www.bristolbackpackers.co.uk • Internationally beloved, with central location and all mod cons. BRISTOL YOUTH HOSTEL 14 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA. Tel: 0845 371 9726. Web: www.yha.org.uk/hostel/bristol • Smartly transformed former waterfront grainhouse for urban YHA living. FULL MOON BACKPACKERS HOTEL & ATTIC BAR 1 North St, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR. Tel: 0117 924 5007. Web: www.fmbristol.co.uk • Gracious old building acting as home to 70 beds and gateway to Stokes Croft. Bars popular with travellers and locals alike. ITCHY FEET 4 Bartlett St, Bath, BA1 2QZ. Tel: 01225 442618. Web: www. itchyfeet.com • Clothing, footwear, gadgets, books, tip givers – if it’s travel-related, it’s here. MARCO POLO TRAVEL ADVISORY SERVICE 24a Park St, Bristol, BS1 5JA. Tel: 0117 929 4123. Web: www. marcopolotravel.co.uk • Indie travel agency boasting 23 years of knowledge for the sharing. ST CHRISTOPHER’S INN 9 Green St, Bath, BA1 2JY. Tel: 01225 481444. Web: www. st-christophers.co.uk/bath-hostels • Centrally located backpacker hostel boasting its own bar, 24/7 reception, beds from £13.75.

STA TRAVEL 3 Cheap St, Bath, BA1 1NE. Tel: 0871 702 9802; 43 Queens Rd, Bristol, BS8 1QQ. Tel: 0871 702 9808. Web: www.statravel.co.uk • Highly experienced specialists in travel for students and young folk. TRAVEL MOOD 54 Park St, Bristol, BS1 5JN. Tel: 0117 317 8417. Web: www. travelmood.co.uk • Offering flights and tailor-made holidays across the globe. TRAVELWEST Web: www.travelwest.info • Bookmark this at the top of your favourites tab, ’cause you’re but a mouse click away from everything transport: rail, air, bus, park & ride, cars, biking – it’s all linked up here, from tips to timetables. Even the humble pedestrian is catered for, with loads of walking suggestions and trip planners. Find the latest news on local transport projects – Bristol’s Rapid Transit Network, Bath Transportation Package etc – and even check the weather forecast. Bottom line: when you’re leaving the house check keys, check wallet, check TravelWest. WILD WINGS Davis House, Lodge Causeway, Bristol, BS16 3JB. Tel: 0117 965 8333. Web: www.wildwings.co.uk • Splendidly eclectic wildlife-related tours to weird and wonderful destinations. STUDENT SECRETS For up-to-theminute info on GETTING FROM A TO B

ONLINE BASICS So you’ve read the Wikipedia entries on your new home city and you’ve bookmarked the websites of your Uni, your course department and Student Union, and looked for any useful apps while sitting on the bus. What next? There’s loads of Bristol and Bath Facebook groups obvs, and thriving Flickr groups (www.flickr.com/groups/ bristol, www.flickr.com/groups/bath). You might want to check the #bristol and #bath hashtags on Twitter; #lovebristol hashtags are for positive happy stories being promoted by councillors and officials. If you’re in Bristol, bookmark Bristol City Council’s site (www. bristol.gov.uk); it has a huge amount of info and data which you won’t be even slightly interested in until you actually need it. Then see www.visitbristol. co.uk because until you’ve decided that you’re actually going to live here after you’ve graduated, you’re a tourist in Bristol too, and this place knows all the fun and interesting and historical stuff; it’s invaluable if you’ve got rellies visiting. All the same applies to Bath noobs: www.bathnes.gov.uk and www.visitbath.co.uk Naturally, you should also keep tabs on www.venue.co.uk, with news, features what’s on listings, reviews and several fiendishly useful and unbiased guides to getting the best out of Bristol, Bath and the area.

SURVIVAL AVON & SOMERSET POLICE www.avonandsomerset.police.uk • Students are more likely than most to be targets of crime, especially when not living in hall. The local cops have

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APPS More and more smartphone apps are coming on stream all the time, so take a good look at your store. There’s at least one of Banksy’s Bristol, for instance, and other tours taking in the Bristol Blitz and a free one on Bristol Urban Myths. There’s a dead good The Jane Austen Tour of Bath (iPhone only – see tinyurl.com/bwfkxld). Bristol Uni has a walking tour aimed at students and visitors alike, showing you round the Uni and interesting places close by. You can also get it in MP3 or print-out map. See www.bristol. ac.uk/university/visit/walking-tour. html Bristol Official City Guide is a free iPhone app, a sort of virtual tourist brochure, but still quite useful. See tinyurl.com/74s76ht There’s a similar one for Bath, but that costs. A Time Traveller’s Guide to Bristol is an astonishing look at Bristol down the ages using old and new pictures and movie footage (iPhone only, but free). See tinyurl.com/3tclauk And for the web version see www. atimetravellersguide.com plenty of sound advice on personal and home security. Use it. BRISTOL BIKE PROjECT www.thebristolbikeproject.org • Repairing and selling unwanted bicycles. CABOT CIRCUS www.cabotcircus.com • Bristol shopping centre, with lots of clothes shops and a Harvey Nichols and

smart restaurants and everything, not to mention the region’s only Apple store. Other shopping centres are also available, e.g. The Mall, Cribbs Causeway (www.mallcribbs.com), Broadmead (www.bristolbroadmead. co.uk) and Bath’s Southgate Centre (www.southgatebath.com). CHARADE STYLE www.charadestyle.com • Brilliant blog! Fashion tips for girl students by a former Bristol girl student. See especially the Ultimate Guide to Starting University section. EATING OUT WEST/DRINKING OUT WEST www.venue.co.uk/eow, www.venue. co.uk/dow • The only really essential local restaurant, pub, bar and cafe guide, brought to you by us. FREECYCLE www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ freecyclebristol, http://groups.yahoo. com/group/BathFreegle/ • For when you need free stuff, or have stuff you want to give away. Use it when you rent a house, and bear in mind that any students who dump a whole load of perfectly usable stuff once they’ve finished renting are (to put it as politely as possible) antisocial. GUMTREE gumtree.com/bristol, www.gumtree. com/bath • Free classified ads – jobs, cars, rental, flat-share etc. See also Trade-It www.trade-it.co.uk TRAVEL BRISTOL www.travelbristol.org • Absolutely essential stuff to help you get round on foot, by bike, car or public transport as painlessly as possible. For the wider Bristol/Bath and

surrounding areas there’s Travel West at www.travelwest.info For most students, though, the most important site of all will be the TRAVEL+ pages of Travel West, with real-time bus info for Bristol, Bath and thereabouts, so’s you’ll know exactly what time the bus is arriving at the stop outside your house – see travelplus.acislive.com

MEDIA BBC BRISTOL NEWS www.bbc.co.uk/bristol/news • See also www.bbc.co.uk/somerset/news for Bath side of things. BRISTOL 24-7 www.bristol247.com • New independent site for local news, sport, comment, sport and lifestyle. HEART FM www.heartbristol.co.uk ITV WEST www.itv.com/westcountry-east • Local ITV station with a bit of news, though not much. JACK FM www.jackbristol.com THIS IS BATH & THIS IS BRISTOL www.thisisbath.com, www.thisisbristol. com • Best online sources for local news, with content from the Bath Chronicle and Bristol Post. Loads of useful other stuff too, including house and job ads.

POLITICS MAINSTREAM Your local MPs all have bland websites that are no better

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LEISURE ONLINE than spin. The only one worth reading is Kerry McCarthy’s at kerrymccarthy.wordpress.com – she’s Bristol East MP and former Labour “Twitter Tsar”. LABOUR PARTY www.bristollabourparty.org.uk, www.baneslabour.org.uk LIBERAL DEMOCRATS www.bristol-libdems.org.uk, bathlibdems.org.uk BRISTOL & SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE CONSERVATIVES www.bsgconservatives.com GREEN PARTY www.bristolgreenparty.org.uk, bath.greenparty.org.uk

POLITICS RADICAL BARF network23.org/barf • As in Bath Anarchist Revolutionary Forces. THE BATH BOMB www.thebathbomb.blogspot. com • Bath’s leading radical politics and scandal-sheet. BRISTOL INDYMEDIA www.bristol.indymedia.org • Where anyone can post news and views on local matters, though it’s mostly used by radical anarchists and animal rights types. Stories and discussion threads are occasionally completely barking. BRISTOL RESPECT bristolonline.wordpress.com

BRISTOL SOCIALISM bristolsocialism.blogspot.co.uk BRISTOL INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD www.bristoliww.org.uk STANDING STONE standingstonesblog.blogspot.co.uk • Bath-based anarchist blogger.

CAUSES BATH PRESERVATON TRUST www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk BATH STOP THE WAR COALITION www.bathstopwar.org.uk • There’s also a Bristol group, though they don’t have a site. BRISTOL NO BORDERS network23.org/bristolnoborders • Campaigning on behalf of asylum seekers and migrants. BRISTOL CIVIC SOCIETY www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk BRISTOL CYCLING CAMPAIGN www.bristolcyclingcampaign.org.uk BRISTOL RADICAL HISTORY GROUP www.brh.org.uk • Because Bristol’s history is much more interesting than the bland tourist-guide version. FRIENDS OF THE EARTH www.bristolfoe.org.uk, www.bathfoe.org.uk OUTSTORIES BRISTOL outstoriesbristol.org.uk • Gathering the history of Bristol’s LGBT communities.

REAL FOOD LOVER realfoodlover.wordpress.com • Bristol journalist Elisabeth Winkler on sustainable eats. SIAN AND CROOKED RIB sianandcrookedrib.blogspot.co.uk • Bristol feminist blogger. SOCIAL ECONOMY BRISTOL socialeconomybristol.org • Info on the city’s community and notfor-profit local business scene. TRANSITION CITY BRISTOL www.transitionbristol.org • Trying to wean us off our fossil-fuel habits. TRANSFORM www.transform-drugs.org.uk • Bristol-based campaign for effective drug policies.

BLOGS AUREA MEDIOCRITAS aureamediocritas-tonyd.blogspot. com • One of the best of many local green/environmental bloggers, by Green activist and local historian Tony Dyer. BLOOD RED SOUNDS bloodredsounds.blogspot.com • Bristol music, and a bit of politics. BOY FROM FISHPONDS www.bs16.com • Trojan skinhead geezer from East Bris. Music, politics, local history. BRISTOL BITES bristolbites.wordpress.com • Foodie stuff. BRISTOL CULTURE bristolculture.wordpress.com

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ONLINE LEISURE • Readable, thoughtful stuff on Bristol arts, entertainment, eating and drinking, all nicely written by someone who really does get out there and pound the streets. BRISTOL STREETART bristolgraffiti.blogspot.com • All the latest local graf. BRISTOL TRAFFIC bristolcars.blogspot.com • Dead funny satire on Bristol’s car culture, complete with photos of offenders. BRISTLE’S BLOG FROM THE BUNKRS bristle.wordpress.com • Inner-city Bristolian on politics, community issues, comics and movies. EUGENE BYRNE eugenebyrne.wordpress.com • Bristol matters, science fiction, history. GEORGE FERGUSON www.georgeferguson.co.uk • Local architect and promoter of sustainable communities, former RIBA president and mayoral candidate (he might be your actual mayor by the time you read this, but we can’t be sure). KIRSTEN ELLIOTT LOOKS AT BATH kirsten-elliott-bath.blogspot.com • Bath historian, author and civic activist. RECREATION GROUND www.recreationground.blogspot.com • Bristol author, poet and journalist Tom Phillips. TELLING FROM BIRDS TOLL tellingfrombirdstoll.tumblr.com • Bristol journo Julian Owen on art, music, culture.

WORKING FOR THE CLAMPDOWN bristolwestpaul.wordpress.com • Bristol Labour party activist Paul Smith.

WHY WE LOVE IT ROUND HERE AARDMAN ANIMATIONS www.aardman.com • Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, The Pirates! Nuff said. BANKSY www.banksy.co.uk • Some bloke who paints on walls. BEAST CLOTHING www.beast-clothing.com • You’re not a proper-job Bristolian until you own something from here. BRISTOL FESTIVAL OF IDEAS www.ideasfestival.co.uk • Bringing some of the brainiest and most interesting folk in the world to Bristol. BRISTOL MEDIA www.bristolmedia.co.uk • Organisation representing Bristol’s plethora of old and new media firms. A must if you’re looking for work/internships in this field. BRISTOL POUND bristolpound.org • We have our own local currency. How cool is that?

MAPS Time spent messing around on Google Maps and/or Google Earth is never time wasted. Aside from travel directions and street views, there’s lots of photos and stuff. But for real in-depth Bristol mapping you need the utterly, utterly awesome Know Your Place Bristol (www. bristol.gov.uk/page/know-yourplace); it’s really worth learning how to use this site properly to get the most out of it. It’s got everything from dentists, public toilets and gyms through to views of specific points in old paintings. Know Your Place also has all the history you can eat. For more mapped history in Bristol and Bath try national site Historypin (www.historypin.com). If your life is one big episode of Big Bang Theory you really need to get out more; that’s what Nerdy Day Trips (www. nerdydaytrips.com) is for... Bristol and Bath’s tourist websites have some self-guided walks for printout and/or MP3 audio download (www. visitbristol.co.uk and www. visitbath.co.uk) while Bristol City Council has a load of walking routes stashed at www.bristol. gov.uk/page/walking

CUBE MICROPLEX www.cubecinema.com • Bristol’s brilliant little independent cinema/ arts centre.

SEE NO EVIL www.seenoevilbristol.co.uk • Street art fest.

PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF STOKES CROFT www.prsc.org.uk • Artists and activists trying to beautify and regenerate Bristol’s inner city.

TAKING OUT THE TRASH takingoutthetrash.typepad.co.uk • Investigative reporter and UWE lecturer Phil Chamberlain’s blog. A must for all journalism students.

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MISCELLANEOUS ACCOMMODATION FINDING PRIVATE SECTOR ACCOMMODATION When seeking private sector accommodation in your second year, check websites, social media, halls of residence noticeboards and newsagents’ windows for properties. When ready, arrange viewings and meetings with the letting agent or landlord. There are numerous properties in Bristol and Bath; ensure yours has a Gas Safety Certificate and an Energy Performance Certificate. BATH STUDENT LETS 14 Widcombe Crescent, Bath, BA2 6AH. Tel: 01225 422387. Web: www.bathstudentlets.co.uk • Long-established landlords with a small portfolio of attractive properties to let. BRISTOL UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION OFFICE Tel: 0117 954 6640. Web: www. bristol.ac.uk/accommodation • Offers online guidance and lists of properties. CITY PROPERTY LETS 58 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8BH. Tel: 0117 908 0062. Web: www.city-property-lets.co.uk • Clean, spacious properties across Bristol. DIGS 1 Triangle South, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1EY. Tel: 0117 930 8750. Web: www.bristoldigs.co.uk • Specialist student providers with a wide selection of accredited flats and houses.

HOME LETS 1 Edgar Buildings, George St, Bath, BA1 2EE. Tel: 01225 484811. Web: www. homeletsofbath.co.uk • Experienced independent agency letting a wide variety of properties including student accommodation in central Bath and surrounding areas. UNIVERSITY OF BATH ACCOMMODATION OFFICE Tel: 01225 383111. Web: www. bath.ac.uk/accommodation • Has guides and private sector lists. The Advice & Representation Centre (www.bathstudent.com/ welfare) checks contracts and offers free legal advice. UWE ACCOMMODATION OFFICE Tel: 0117 328 3601. Web: www. uwe.ac.uk/accommodation • Lists properties (helpfully graded) and gives advice.

ARTS & MEDIA AARDMAN ANIMATIONS Gas Ferry Rd, Bristol, BS1 6UN. Tel: 0117 984 8485. Web: www. aardman.com • The world’s leading model animation studio known for Wallace and Gromit. UWE and Aardman in partnership offer animation students an opportunity to pitch their creative ideas to Aardman’s development team. Selected students will present a 15-minute pitch to professional animators with the possibility of their ideas being developed into new animated comedy series.

ARNOLFINI 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA. Tel: 0117 917 2300. Web: www.arnolfini.org.uk • Exhibitions, film, live art, dance, music and literature are all on offer. GALLERIES ALWAYS FREE, 10% NUS DISCOUNT AT BOOKSHOP ON WEDNESDAYS BBC Broadcasting House, Whiteladies Rd, Bristol, BS8 2LR. Tel: 0117 974 1111. Web: www. bbc.co.uk/pointswest, www. bbc.co.uk/radiobristol • Home to the Natural History Unit and a major force in the region’s media scene. BIG ISSUE BRISTOL Tel: 0117 942 8538. Web: www. bigissuesouthwest.co.uk • Bristol office for the magazine supporting homeless people. BRISTOL COMMUNITY FM Beacon Centre, Russell Town Ave, Bristol, BS5 9JH. Web: www. bcfm.org.uk • Local, accessible, community-friendly station with a wide range of programmes on 93.2FM. BRISTOL INDYMEDIA Web: www.bristol.indymedia.org • Web forum and platform for protests and campaigns. CREATIVE ENGLAND St Bartholomew’s Ct, Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 5BT. Tel: 0117 952 9977. Web: www. creativeengland.co.uk • Excellent springboard for young graduates looking for guidance in the TV and film industry.

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MISCELLANEOUS LEISURE E3 MEDIA Unit 2.1-2.3, The Paintworks, Bath Rd, Bristol, BS4 3EH. Tel: 0117 902 1333. Web: www.e3media.co.uk • Creative digital communications agency. ENDEMOL WEST Web: www.endemoluk.com • The Bristol studios responsible for ‘Deal Or No Deal’. FUTURE PUBLISHING 30 Monmouth St, Bath, BA1 2BW. Tel: 01225 442244. Web: www. futureplc.com • One of the UK’s biggest specialist publishers, focusing on niche magazines on topics from cycling to gaming. HEART 1 Passage St, Bristol, BS2 0JF. Tel: 0117 984 3200. Web: www.heart. co.uk • Local offices broadcasting Heart’s upbeat, friendly radio formula to the South West. HAMILTON HOUSE 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY. Tel: 0117 924 9599. Web: www. hamiltonhouse.org • Eco-friendly creative arts community centre with music and bar venue, dance and yoga studios, organic garden, library and cafe. IMMEDIATE MEDIA Tower House, Fairfax St, Bristol, BS1 3BN. Tel: 0117 927 9009. Web: www.immediatemedia.co.uk • Publishing house (formerly Origin Publishing) with a portfolio of specialist magazines such as ‘Cross Stitch Crazy’. ITV WEST Television Centre, Bath Rd, Bristol, BS4 3HG. Tel: 0844 881 2345, Web:

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NORTHCLIFFE MEDIA Tel: 0117 934 3000, Web: www. northcliffemedia.co.uk • Various sections of this publishing conglomerate are based in the South West, including the Bristol Post (also known as The Post), Metro, Western Daily Press and the Bristol Observer. THE SPARK 86 Colston St, Bristol, BS1 5BB. Tel: 0117 914 3434. Web: www. thespark.co.uk • Quarterly free magazine providing a green, ethical, holistic alternative.

Globe-trotting gap years may be beyond your budget, but while you can’t see the world, you can see the world differently by helping those most in need. Shortages in the blood supply are projected for England, so do your bit by committing to donate regularly. You’ll probably never meet the extraordinarily grateful recipients; just knowing they’re still walking the Earth proves you’ve made the biggest possible difference. FFI: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT WWW.BLOOD.CO.UK

TIGRESS PRODUCTIONS LTD 1-2 Oakfield Ct, Oakfield Rd, Bristol, BS8 2BD. Tel: 0117 933 5600. Web: www.tigressproductions.co.uk • TV production company specialising in wildlife, science and adventure documentaries. VENUE PUBLISHING Temple Way, Bristol, BS99 7HD. Tel: 0117 942 8491 • After 30 years of Venue being Bristol & Bath’s what’s on magazine, www.venue. co.uk became Bristol & Bath’s what’s on website earlier this year. Venue’s writers also power The Post’s (see above) bumper new Weekend section and contribute to Folio, a glossy and absolutely free lifestyle magazine covering fashion, beauty, interiors, food and drink, local people and events, plus amazing supplements such as Eating Out West, our spring and autumn wedding supplements and the Courses & Training Guide. We also publish West Weddings magazine and Primary Times (Avon,

Gloucestershire and Wiltshire). PUBLISHERS OF YOUR FANTASTIC STUDENT GUIDE WATERSHED Canons Rd, Bristol, BS1 5TX. Tel: 0117 927 5100. Web: www. watershed.co.uk • Media centre promoting creation and innovation and featuring three cinema screens for arthouse and more mainstream films. Also a bar/restaurant. STUDENT FILM CONCESSIONS: £4 (NOT £5.50) BEFORE 4PM, £6.50 (NOT £8) AFTER

LAUNDERETTE/ INTERNET CAFÉS NEW @ THE WELL 145 Stokes Croft BS6 5RR. Web: www.at-the-well.co.uk • Self-service washing and drying, service washing options, internet access and A4/A3 printing, free wifi, hot and cold food and drinks and evening venue hire.

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LEISURE MISCELLANEOUS CLEAN BEAN 274 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8PB. Tel: 0117 924 1002. Web: www.thecleanbean.co.uk • Uber-faceted internet cafe and launderette. Dinky rear garden.

MUSIC SERVICES A1 ENTERTAINMENT 36 Lanaway Rd, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2NN. Tel: 0117 902 0048. Web: www. a1entertainment.co.uk • Everything you need for a big event: staging, lighting, projectors etc. ASH KEYS MUSIC 24 Camelford Rd, Greenbank, Bristol, BS5 6HW. Tel: 07855 826228. Web: www. ashkeysmusic.com • Live music promotion and booking agent. FACTORY STUDIOS Barton Hill Trading Estate, Bristol, BS5 9TQ. Tel: 0117 952 5655. Web: www.factorystudios. co.uk • Friendly space for rehearsals and live recordings. JACOB MORRISON GUITAR & UKULELE TEACHER Web: www.jacobmorrison.com • Guitar and ukulele lessons from expert tutor. VENUE’S MUSICIANS’ GUIDE Everything you need to know about Bristol and Bath’s music scene. Find the latest edition here: www.venue.co.uk/ guides-days-out-west/14868musicians-guide-2012.

CHARITIES & VOLUNTEERING RAISING AND GIVING Your first port of call if you’re thinking of volunteering should be your university’s Raising and Giving (RAG) society: Bath University Web: www. bathstudent.com/rag/ Bath Spa University Web: www. bathspasu.co.uk Bristol University Web: www. ubu.org.uk/activities/rag/ UWE Web: www.uwesu.org/ ALLIES IN BRISTOL 17 Midland Rd, Bristol, BS2 0JT. Tel: 0117 907 7270. Web: www.csv.org. uk • Valued independent visitors who act as friends to young people who need them. FANTASTIC PLACE TO VOLUNTEER AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE EMMAUS BRISTOL Shaftesbury House, Kingsland Rd, Bristol, BS2 0QW. Tel: 0117 954 0886. Web: www.emmaus.org. uk • Enables people to move on from homelessness, providing work and a home in a supportive environment. JULIAN HOUSE 55 New King St, Bath, BA1 2BN. Tel: 01225 354650. Web: www. julianhouse.org.uk • Direct support for Bath’s homeless via a variety of projects including night shelter. JULIAN TRUST Little Bishop St, Bristol, BS2 9JF. Tel: 0117 924 4604 (eves only). Web: www.juliantrust.org.uk • City-centre night shelter for the homeless.

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT Tel: 0300 123 2323. Web: www. blood.co.uk • Give a bit of your time to give blood. Sessions staged regularly across the region; appointments can be booked in advance at Southmead Donor Suite. TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST 8-10 West St, Bristol, BS2 0BH. Tel: 0117 955 1000. Web: www. tht.org.uk • Supports people diagnosed with HIV/Aids. Always looking for volunteers. THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS Tel: 0117 929 1624 / 07739 447995. Web: www.btcv.org.uk • Volunteers sought for midweek and weekend conservation work. OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS BRISTOL, BATH & SOUTH GLOS VICTIM SUPPORT Kings Head La, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 7DD. Tel: 0117 947 3065. Web: www.victimsupport. org.uk • Volunteers offer a listening ear and practical support to victims and witnesses of crime, in the community and at court. They can also help with administration and running events. Volunteers from all backgrounds are welcomed – diversity matters and is valued here. VOLUNTEER BRISTOL Royal Oak Ave, Bristol, BS1 4GB. Tel: 0117 989 7733. Web: www. volunteerbristol.org.uk • Great resource for finding your own niche in the volunteering community.

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Alcohol and water don’t mix Avon Fire & Rescue Service is again highlighting the dangers of drinking alcohol near waterways in a bid to ensure people stay safe.

ake sure river water isn’t your last drink” is the key message from firefighters in Bristol and Bath. On average Avon Fire & Rescue Service rescues one person a month from waterways and the experience of fire crews is that many of these incidents are caused by people drinking and then walking home alongside rivers, canals or other waterways. Group Manager Denis McCann says: “Rivers, canals and open water can present a real danger if you’ve had a drink. The water can be extremely cold, and added to the effects of alcohol, which can seriously impair your judgement, it can dramatically affect the reactions of even the strongest swimmer.” A key tip is some pre-planning: think about how you are going to get home after you have been drinking. If your route is likely to take you past water, think about an alternative route, taking a taxi instead, drinking less alcohol or having a glass of water between each alcoholic drink, to help you keep your wits about you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.AVONFIRE. GOV.UK OR FIND AVON FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK.

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TIME TO GIVE Mastering FIFA 13 or gawping at Jeremy Kyle may be appealing, but volunteering in your spare time makes for leisure hours better spent. Contact your Rag Society or check out local organisations: Allies in Bristol seek role models to inspire young people, Emmaus Bristol, Julian House and Julian Trust help the homeless while The Conservation Volunteers protect our beautiful environment – with your help, of course!

COMPUTER SERVICES / SHOPS CARTRIDGE RIGHT 53 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8AD. Tel: 0117 924 8888; 526 Filton Ave, Filton, BS7 OQE. Tel: 0117 979 9547; 9 Regent St, Kingswood, BS15 8JX. Tel: 0117 967 6767 • Print cartridge supplies and computer (PC and Mac) repairs. New and reconditioned computers sold. CARTRIDGE WORLD 28 Temple St, Keynsham, BS31 1EH. Tel: 0117 986 8686. Web: www.cartridgeworld.co.uk • Refill your printer cartridges here.

Student discount. SAVE UP TO 60% COMPARED TO BUYING NEW DAVID KONIG MAC TUITION Tel: 07795 264246. Web: www. mactuition.com • One-stop shop for sorting out your Apple Mac. MYTECH BRISTOL 78-86 Pennywell Rd, Bristol, BS5 0TG. Tel: 0117 230 5620. Web www.mytech-bristol.co.uk • Covers the whole of Bristol, Bath and in between, and can fix up, repair and upgrade most PCs and Macs. 10% STUDENT DISCOUNT TANTRA COMPUTERS 48 Kensington Park Rd, Brislington, BS4 3HU. Tel: 0117 972 4708. Web: www.tantra.co.uk • Apple Mac sanctuary where all is shiny and modern. Helpful staff. VARIOUS SOFTWARE DEALS FOR STUDENTS

COUNSELLING & HELPLINES GETTING HELP Your university will offer free counselling to students during term time, which can be the easiest and cheapest way of getting help with any problem. Bath University Visit www. bath.ac.uk/counselling to make an online appointment. Bristol University Tel: 0117 954 6655. Web: www.bristol. ac.uk/student-counselling UWE Tel: 0117 328 2558. Web: www.uwe.ac.uk/ students/healthandwellbeing/ counsellingservice

ADDICTION RECOVERY AGENCY King’s Court, King St, Bristol, BS1 4EF. Tel: 0117 930 0282. Web: www.addictionrecovery. org.uk • Free confidential advice, information and counselling for people concerned about drink, drug use or gambling. ASK BROOK Tel: 0808 802 1234 / 07717 989023. Web: www.brook.org. uk • All kinds of free sexual health advice offered online, by text and over the phone for under-25s. AVON COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICE 11 Orchard St, Bristol, BS1 5EH. Tel: 0117 930 4447; 4 Bridge St, Bath, BA24AS. Tel: 01225 463054 • Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties. SESSIONS £42, OCCASIONAL DISCOUNTS BRISTOL CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING SERVICE Tel: 01275 871420. Web: www. bristolcounselling.org.uk • Counselling across the Bristol area. BRISTOL CRISIS SERVICE FOR WOMEN See ‘TESS’ listing below. BRISTOL DRUGS PROJECT 11 Brunswick Sq, BS2 8PE. Tel: 0117 987 6000. Web: www.bdp. org.uk • Independent agency offering free and confidential advice on drug abuse with a focus on harm reduction.

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MISCELLANEOUS LEISURE BRISTOL MINDLINE Tel: 0808 808 0330. Web: www. bristolmind.org.uk • Free confidential helpline from 8pm-12midnight Wed-Sun for anyone feeling low. BROOK 1 Unity St, Bristol, BS1 5HH (moving to Fire Station, Silver St, Bristol late Oct). Tel: 0117 929 0090/0808 802 1234. Web: www.brook.org.uk • Sexual health clinic for under-25s providing counselling, information and support. DEVELOPING HEALTH & INDEPENDENCE 15-16 Milsom St, Bath BA1 1DE. Tel: 01225 329411. Web: www. dhi-online.org.uk • Local charity offering services in areas such as drugs, alcohol, housing, support, families, carers, criminal justice and brokerage services. New volunteers welcome. PLATFORM 51 Knowle West Health Pk, Downton Rd, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 1WH. Tel: 0117 963 8775. Web: www. platform51.org • Free drop-in counselling and support for women of all ages going through postnatal depression etc. SAMARITANS Tel: 08457 909090. Email: jo@ samaritans.org. Web: www. samaritans.org • The best number to call to discuss anything: they listen and don’t judge. 24/7 SERVICE TESS SMS: 07800 472908. Web: www. selfinjurysupport.org.uk • Support service for young women (aged

11-25) who injure themselves. Text and email service available Mon-Fri 7-9pm. EMAIL SERVICE AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE

COURSES BRISTOL FOLK HOUSE 40a Park St, Bristol, BS1 5JG. Tel: 0117 926 2987. Web: www. bristolfolkhouse.co.uk • Courses on everything from pottery to singing. LOVELY IN-HOUSE CAFÉ BRISTOL TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION CENTRE Tel: 0117 914 7127 • See ‘Health & Fitness’ section in Leisure. CITY OF BATH COLLEGE Avon St, Bath, BA1 1UP. Tel: 01225 312191. Web: www. citybathcoll.ac.uk • Careerminded and leisure courses at this city-centre college. CHEAP OR FREE HAIRCUTS AND BEAUTY TREATMENTS AVAILABLE CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE Various venues, Bristol. Tel: 0117 312 5000. Web: www. cityofbristol.ac.uk • Over 1,000 full-time and part-time courses. CLAUDIA DA SILVA Tel: 07866 785240. Web: www. afro-samba.co.uk • Leading Afro-Brazilian dance teacher and performer starts a 10-week samba Rio carnival dance course on 10 Oct at Willow Dance Studio in St Werburghs.

VILLAGE POTTERY 70 Princess Victoria St, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4DD. Tel: 0117 973 4343. Web: www.thevillagepottery. co.uk • Jen Hamilton teaches pottery in this lovely little Clifton studio.

LIBRARIES BATH LIBRARY The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN. Tel: 01225 394041. Web: www. bathnes.gov.uk • Modern, bright and friendly, and offering books, DVDs, CDs, games, research and reference materials. BRISTOL CENTRAL LIBRARY College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TL. Tel: 0117 903 7200. Web: www. bristol.gov.uk/libraries • Free internet as well as the usual wide range of media on offer. There are 27 other libraries around the city.

POLICE AVON & SOMERSET POLICE Tel: 101. Web: www. avonandsomerset.police.uk • Bristol and Bath’s police service. You can find local station addresses online or by giving them a ring, 24 hours daily.

RECYCLING: BATH COMPOST BINS Composting at home is the most environmentally friendly way of using up organic matter. Buy cut-price bins at: www. getcomposting.com RECYCLING CENTRES You can take items for recycling,

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RECYCLING & RUBBISH: Bath & north east somerset council • Collections: if you are living off campus, use your free weekly collections. Use food waste recycling bins to recycle all of your cooked and uncooked food waste. Use your green box to recycle plastic household packaging, paper, newspaper, catalogues, Yellow Pages, envelopes, food and drink cans, aerosols, glass bottles and jars, foil, clothes, shoes, batteries, car batteries, engine oil, toner and ink cartridges, mobile phones and spectacles. Use your blue bag for cardboard, food and drinks cartons (tetra paks) and brown paper. Use black sacks or carrier bags (tied) or a conventional dustbin for rubbish (everything you can’t recycle). Recycling and rubbish are collected on the same day of the week. Please put your containers out by 7am on collection day or after 8pm the previous evening, at the front edge of your property. Please bring your containers back in as soon as you can after emptying. To find out your weekly collection day or to order a recycling container, go to www. bathnes.gov.uk, call Council Connect on 01225 394041 or email councilconnect@ bathnes.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can put your recycling out in any suitable container (e.g. plastic box or untied plastic bags).

reuse or composting to Midland Road in Bath or Pixash Lane in Keynsham. Donate unwanted reusable furniture and household appliances to organisations like the SOFA project or Genesis Furniture Project or use organisations such as www.freecycle.org.

RECYCLING: BRISTOL COLLECTIONS Tel: 0117 922 2100. Web: www. bristol.gov.uk/recycling • Use your black box (you can order online) for glass, paper, textiles, shoes and more. Cardboard, plastic bottles, tin cans, foil and polystyrene takeaway trays and more go in your green box. COMPOSTING Tel: 0845 600 0323. Web: www. recyclenow.com/home_composting • The best way to recycle garden waste and cardboard; the Recycle Now Home Composting Campaign offers advice on recycling and composting. HOUSEHOLD WASTE & RECYCLING CENTRES Folly Lane, off Days Rd, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0QS/Kingsweston Lane, Avonmouth BS11 0YS/ Hartcliffe Centre due to open 2014 • Household waste and recycling centres accept bulky and hazardous waste, garden waste for composting, cardboard, plastic bottles, scrap metal etc. Facilities for recycling plastic at Folly Lane. Superstores across Bristol including Sainsbury’s at Castle Court (St Philips Causeway), Morrisons at Fishponds and Tesco at Eastville

provide recycling facilities for a range of materials. SOFA PROJECT 48-54 West St, St Philips, BS2 0BL. Tel: 0117 954 3567. Web: www. sofaproject.org.uk • Charity that will deliver and collect furniture and electrical appliances for free and sell them at affordable prices to those on low incomes.

RELIGION STUDENTS OF FAITH All universities have their own chaplaincies, places for worship, contemplation, discussion and socialising with like-minded young people. Bath’s chaplaincy even offers tea and toast in freshers’ week and a term-time Friday dial-a-toastie service. Bath Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY. Tel: 01225 386458. Web: www. bath.ac.uk/chaplaincy Bristol The Grange, 1 Woodland Rd, Bristol, BS8 1AU. Tel: 0117 954 6600. Web: www.bristol.ac.uk/chaplaincy UWE The Octagon, Frenchay Campus, Bristol, BS16 1QY. Tel: 0117 328 1918. BATH ABBEY Abbey Churchyard, next to Pump Room, Bath, BA1 1LT. Tel: 01225 422462. Web: www.bathabbey.org • A building has stood here since 757AD. BRISTOL BUDDHIST CENTRE 162 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8NT. Tel: 0117 924 9991. Web: www. bristol-buddhist-centre.org • One of a handful of local Buddhist centres. DROP-IN COURSES IN MEDITATION AND YOGA

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MISCELLANEOUS LEISURE BRISTOL CATHEDRAL College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TJ. Tel: 0117 926 4879. Web: www. bristol-cathedral.co.uk • Beautiful city-centre church that holds musical concerts and regular services. BRISTOL HEBREW SYNAGOGUE 9a Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LP. Tel: 07503 886790. Web: www. bristolhebrewcongregation.co.uk • Lovely synagogue dating from 1871. BRISTOL HINDU CENTRE 163b Church Rd, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9LA. Tel: 0117 935 1007. Web: www.bristolhindutemple. co.uk • Normally open for prayer and contemplation 8.30-10.30am & 6.30-8.30pm. BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE 45 Woodland Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1UT. Tel: 0117 915 9826. Web: www.bisc.org.uk • Christian organisation linking international students to local people and each other. BRISTOL MUSLIM CULTURAL SOCIETY 35 Myvart St, Easton, Bristol, BS5 6JF. Tel: 0117 952 1802. Web: www.bmcs.org.uk. Email: bmcs@ bmcs.org.uk. Facebook. • Citywide Muslim organisation. BRISTOL SIKH TEMPLE 71-75 Fishponds Rd, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6SF. Web: www. bristolsikhtemple.co.uk • Holds regular events and celebrates festivals.

BRISTOL VINEYARD CHURCH 419 Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8TZ. Tel: 0117 373 1414. Web: www.bristolvineyard.com • Nondenominational church offering a friendly, open environment in which to worship. CHABAD-LUBAVITCH OF BRISTOL Web: www.bristolchabad.org • Offers an open, warm and friendly environment for all those wanting to enjoy Shabbat meal or learn about Judaism’s spiritual dimension. CLIFTON CATHEDRAL Clifton Park, Bristol, BS8 3BX. Tel: 0117 973 8411. Web: www. cliftoncathedral.org.uk • Bristol’s active Catholic cathedral. DIAMOND WAY BUDDHISM 4 Stuart Place, Bath, BA2 3RQ. Tel: 01225 400923. Web: www. buddhism.org.uk/buddhismmeditation-centre/bath • Offers weekly guided meditation sessions and regular courses. FREEDOM BATH & BRISTOL Tel: 01225 445577. Web: www. freedombathandbristol.com • Colourful, vibrant, fun-filled church. ISLAMIC INFORMATION CENTRE 460 Stapleton Rd, Bristol, BS5 6PA. Tel: 0117 902 0037. Web: www.islamicinformationcentre. co.uk • Accessible education trust established to help fulfil the religious needs of the local community.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Your uni years mean growing as a person into the rounded adult you deserve to be. The Bristol Transcendental Meditation Centre can introduce you to a profound, natural practice, described by one local as “the basis of a fulfilling life”. Expert shape-throwing always impresses, so dance classes from Claudia Da Silva will have you flowing on the floor. Nurture your inner uke/guitar god with Jacob Morrison’s tuition or make something amazing at the Village Pottery.

PIP ’N’ JAY SS Philip & Jacob Church, Tower Hill, Bristol, BS2 0ET. Tel: 0117 929 3386. Web: www.pipnjay. org.uk • Cute nickname for an old building with a modern approach to worship. SAKYA BUDDHIST CENTRE 121 Sommerville Rd, Bristol, BS6 5BX. Tel: 0117 924 4424. Web: www.dechen.org • Offers simple half-hour meditation sessions. No experience/knowledge required. WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN CENTRE Belgrave Rd, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2AA. Tel: 0117 946 6807. Web: www.woodlandschurch.net • Citycentre church with a wide range of events for students.

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veryone knows the money doesn’t go so far these days, especially if you’re a student, and so as well as suggesting lots of ways for you to blow your limited means, we’ve teamed up with the best bars, clubs, restaurants, shops and other local businesses to help you save hundreds of your precious pounds. Leaf through these next 50 pages and you’ll find loads of generous offers and discounts – all tailored just for you!

ONLINE OFFERS * And new this year – access a selection of amazing offers online by scanning this QR code with your smart phone. All offers are redeemable when shown with a valid student identity card. * T&Cs apply. See individual deals for more information

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hroughout the Student Guide there are many QR codes linking you to various websites and online offers, here's how to scan the QR codes with your smart phone.

First you need to download any QR reader from your app store.

Open the QR reader application on your phone and scan the codes you find throughout the Student Guide.

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FREE CUT & FINISH Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm Not including December. New clients only. Valid till Sep 2013 Quote VENUE Student Guide when booking

Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm Not including December. New clients only. Valid till Sep 2013 Quote VENUE Student Guide when booking

(LADIES AND GENTS)

WITH ANY COLOURING SERVICE

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50% OFF A CUT & FINISH

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BUY 4 MAIN MEALS AND GET A FREE BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE WITH THIS VOUCHER

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BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ON BOTTLES OF VK & BECKS WITH THIS VOUCHER

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BUY 4 MAIN MEALS AND GET A FREE BOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE WITH THIS VOUCHER

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ON BOTTLES OF VK & BECKS WITH THIS VOUCHER

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Angela Gaudi Hair Design 49 Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1RA 0117 929 8009 www.gaudihairdesign.co.uk

323 Gloucester Road, Bishopston Tel: 0117 924 1769

Angela Gaudi Hair Design 49 Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1RA 0117 929 8009 www.gaudihairdesign.co.uk

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£10 OFF AFRO TECHNICAL SERVICES

tea or individual cafetière of coffee with a small or large wash

FREE individual pot of

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£10 OFF COLOUR

arc cafe

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27 Broad Street BSI 2HG Tel 0117 929 0099

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arc cafe Angela Gaudi Hair Design 49 Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1RA 0117 929 8009 www.gaudihairdesign.co.uk

Angela Gaudi Hair Design 49 Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1RA 0117 929 8009 www.gaudihairdesign.co.uk

•Voucher valid MondayFriday •Offer runs until 30th Nov 2012 •One voucher per person •Must be accompanied with valid NUS

arc cafe

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FREE 25% desert when main meal is purchased

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Voucher is only valid at: BRISTOL FASHION BEEFEATER The Haymarket, Bristol, BS1 3LR 01179 100666 bristol.fashion@whitbread.com

1. Only 1 voucher may be used per person per visit and in conjunction with any other offer. 2. Voucher may not be used in conjunction with any other Offer 3. Vouchers must not be reproduced, Copied or varied. All rights remain With Whitbread Group PLC. 4. No cash alternative is given. 5. In the case where a product is unavailable it is at the discretion of the manager to substitute any product 6. The manager reserves the right to remove or refuse the offer at any time. Valid until 28th February 2013 (not valid Through December)

1. Only 1 voucher may be used per person per visit and in conjunction with any other offer. 2. Voucher may not be used in conjunction with any other offer 3. Vouchers must not be reproduced, copied or varied. All rights remain with Whitbread Group PLC. 4. No cash alternative is given. 5. In the case where a product is unavailable it is at the discretion of the manager to substitute any product 6. The manager reserves the right to remove or refuse the offer at any time. Valid until 28th February 2013 (not valid Through December)

1. Only 1 voucher may be used per person per visit and in conjunction with any other offer. 2. Voucher may not be used in conjunction with any other offer 3. Vouchers must not be reproduced, copied or varied. All rights remain with Whitbread Group PLC. 4. No cash alternative is given. 5. In the case where a product is unavailable it is at the discretion of the manager to substitute any product 6. The manager reserves the right to remove or refuse the offer at Any time. Valid until 28th February 2013 (not valid through December)

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Buy one breakfast get one

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Only at Bristol Fashion BEEFEATER The Haymarket Bristol BS1 3LR Tel: 0117 910 0666

TERMS & CONDITIONS ON REVERSE

Buy one breakfast get one

FREE 25% desert when main meal is purchased

off your food bill

Only at Bristol Fashion BEEFEATER The Haymarket Bristol BS1 3LR Tel: 0117 910 0666

TERMS & CONDITIONS ON REVERSE

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1. Only 1 voucher may be used per person per visit and in conjunction with any other offer. 2. Voucher may not be used in conjunction with any other offer 3. Vouchers must not be reproduced, copied or varied. All rights remain with Whitbread Group PLC. 4. No cash alternative is given. 5. In the case where a product is unavailable it is at the discretion of the manager to substitute any product 6. The manager reserves the right to remove or refuse the offer at Any time. Valid until 28th February 2013 (not valid through December)

Name____________________

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3 sugar loaves

Not to be used in conjuction with any other offer.

3 sugar loaves

1 Christmas steps, Bristol

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YOUR TOTAL HAIR BILL Monday - Friday only voucher vaild until 31st Aug 2013

Monday - Friday only voucher vaild until 31st Aug 2013

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20% OFF

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BURGER

THE

BURGER

THE

T TH HE E

B BU UR RG GE ER R

J O I N T,

WHITELADIES

RD,

BRISTOL

THE

BURGER

J O I N T,

JJ O O II N N T, T,

01179237630

RD,

WHITELADIES

W WH H II T TE E LL A AD D II E ES S

RD,

R RD D ,,

BRISTOL

B BR R II S ST TO O LL

(Next door to Bar Humbug)

01179237630

WHITELADIES

(Next door to Bar Humbug)

91b Whiteladies Road Clifton Bristol BS8 2NT

J O I N T,

Equinox Hairdressing & avalon beauty

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254

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9/12/2012 2:08:54 PM

BURGER

THE

BURGER

THE

J O I N T,

WHITELADIES

RD,

BRISTOL

THE

BURGER

J O I N T,

WHITELADIES

RD,

BRISTOL

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9/12/2012 2:10:05 PM

2-4-1 on Pints of any Butcombe Cask Beer / Blond Premium / Ashton Press / Ashton Still Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer - Valid until 31/3/13

2-4-1 on Pints of any Butcombe Cask Beer / Blond Premium / Ashton Press / Ashton Still

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer - Valid until 31/3/13

2-4-1 on Pints of any Butcombe Cask Beer / Blond Premium / Ashton Press / Ashton Still

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer - Valid until 31/3/13

2-4-1 on Pints of any Butcombe Cask Beer / Blond Premium / Ashton Press / Ashton Still

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer - Valid until 31/3/13

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9/12/2012 2:10:12 PM

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

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9/11/2012 10:06:34 PM

2-4-1 on Pints of any Butcombe Cask Beer / Blond Premium / Ashton Press / Ashton Still Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer - Valid until 31/3/13

2-4-1 on Pints of any Butcombe Cask Beer / Blond Premium / Ashton Press / Ashton Still

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer - Valid until 31/3/13

2-4-1 on Pints of any Butcombe Cask Beer / Blond Premium / Ashton Press / Ashton Still

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer - Valid until 31/3/13

2-4-1 on Pints of any Butcombe Cask Beer / Blond Premium / Ashton Press / Ashton Still

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer - Valid until 31/3/13

258

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9/11/2012 10:06:44 PM

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

Colston Yard, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BD.

0117 376 3232

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9/12/2012 2:11:33 PM

Kingsmead Square Bath BA1 2AA Tel 01225 329002

20% off food bill Kingsmead Square Bath BA1 2AA Tel 01225 329002

20% off food bill

Kingsmead Square Bath BA1 2AA Tel 01225 329002

Buy One Get One Free on selected lager, cider and single spirit with mixer. Valid for location: Lakota, 6 Upper York Street, Bristol, BS2 8QN Valid: 01/11/12 - 30/11/12

Valid for location: Lakota, 6 Upper York Street, Bristol, BS2 8QN Valid: 20/09/12 - 31/10/12

www.bathjazzcafe.co.uk

Buy One Get One Free on selected lager, cider and single spirit with mixer.

www.bathjazzcafe.co.uk

Offer valid for 2012/13 Academic year

JAZZ CAFÉ

THE

www.bathjazzcafe.co.uk

JAZZ CAFÉ

www.bathjazzcafe.co.uk

Offer valid for 2012/13 Academic year

20% off food bill

Offer valid for 2012/13 Academic year

JAZZ CAFÉ

THE

JAZZ CAFÉ

THE

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9/12/2012 2:11:41 PM

JAZZ CAFÉ THE

JAZZ CAFÉ

THE

JAZZ CAFÉ

THE

JAZZ CAFÉ

THE

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9/11/2012 10:28:18 PM

3 jager bombs FOR ÂŁ5 valid until 15th October 2012

3 jager bombs FOR ÂŁ5

valid until 15th October 2012

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9/11/2012 10:28:28 PM

7-9 st.nicks street, bristol

Mothers' ruin

Not to be used in conjuction with any other offer.

7-9 st.nicks street, bristol

Mothers' ruin

Not to be used in conjuction with any other offer.

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9/12/2012 3:12:03 PM

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9/11/2012 10:37:08 PM

Buy one, get one FREE!

Maaza Namaskar Lounge, Welsh Back, Old City, Bristol BS1 4RR 0117 929 8276

Free Indian snacks with any drink

on Amstel draft lager and Bounders draft cider.

Maaza Namaskar Lounge, Welsh Back, Old City, Bristol BS1 4RR 0117 929 8276

on Amstel draft lager and Bounders draft cider.

Buy one, get one FREE! on selected cocktails

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9/11/2012 10:37:17 PM

May not be used with any other offer. Only one voucher per person/day. Expires 30/11/2012. Check website for opening times: www.namaskarlounge.com info@namaskarlounge.com

Maaza Namaskar Lounge, Welsh Back, Old City, Bristol BS1 4RR 0117 929 8276 May not be used with any other offer. Only one voucher per person/day. Expires 30/11/2012. Check website for opening times: www.namaskarlounge.com info@namaskarlounge.com

May not be used with any other offer. Only one voucher per person/day. Expires 30/11/2012. Check website for opening times: www.namaskarlounge.com info@namaskarlounge.com

Maaza Namaskar Lounge, Welsh Back, Old City, Bristol BS1 4RR 0117 929 8276

May not be used with any other offer. Only one voucher per person/day. Expires 30/11/2012. Check website for opening times: www.namaskarlounge.com info@namaskarlounge.com

Maaza Namaskar Lounge, Welsh Back, Old City, Bristol BS1 4RR 0117 929 8276

May not be used with any other offer. Only one voucher per person/day. Expires 30/11/2012. Check website for opening times: www.namaskarlounge.com info@namaskarlounge.com

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9/12/2012 2:13:28 PM

Buy one, get one FREE!

Maaza Namaskar Lounge, Welsh Back, Old City, Bristol BS1 4RR 0117 929 8276

Free Indian snacks with any drink

on Amstel draft lager and Bounders draft cider.

Maaza Namaskar Lounge, Welsh Back, Old City, Bristol BS1 4RR 0117 929 8276

on Amstel draft lager and Bounders draft cider.

Buy one, get one FREE! on selected cocktails

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9/12/2012 2:13:40 PM

May not be used with any other offer. Only one voucher per person/day. Expires 30/11/2012. Check website for opening times: www.namaskarlounge.com info@namaskarlounge.com

Maaza Namaskar Lounge, Welsh Back, Old City, Bristol BS1 4RR 0117 929 8276

May not be used with any other offer. Only one voucher per person/day. Expires 30/11/2012. Check website for opening times: www.namaskarlounge.com info@namaskarlounge.com

Maaza Namaskar Lounge, Welsh Back, Old City, Bristol BS1 4RR 0117 929 8276

May not be used with any other offer. Only one voucher per person/day. Expires 30/11/2012. Check website for opening times: www.namaskarlounge.com info@namaskarlounge.com

50% Off Food

£10, instead of the usual £13.

1 Free Jager Bomb

NUS members will be admitted on the door on presentation of NUS card and voucher for

50% Off Food

£10, instead of the usual £13.

1 Free Jager Bomb

NUS members will be admitted on the door on presentation of NUS card and voucher for

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9/12/2012 2:21:51 PM

p269-270.indd 270 Valid until 1st December 2012

5 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 8AA 0117 9245552 www.powbristol.co.uk

5 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 8AA 0117 9245552 www.powbristol.co.uk Valid until 1st December 2012

Valid until 1st December 2012

5 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 8AA 0117 9245552 www.powbristol.co.uk

Valid until 1st December 2012

5 Gloucester Road Bishopston Bristol BS7 8AA 0117 9245552 www.powbristol.co.uk

Terms and conditions: Voucher must be presented with valid NUS card No admission after 2am Entry subject to venue capacity not being exceeded Only valid on 13/10/2012

270

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9/12/2012 2:25:02 PM

3 Jager Bombs for £5

Enjoy art with a friend

3 Jager Bombs for £5

Enjoy art with a friend

2 for 1 entry with this voucher

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11AM - 11PM DAILY

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ON MAIN MEALS

2 for 1 entry with this voucher

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11AM - 11PM DAILY

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE ON MAIN MEALS

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9/12/2012 2:25:15 PM

74 Old Market, Bristol

T: 01225 330 121 VALID UNTIL MAY 2013

16 YORK STREET, BATH

T&Cs: 2 tickets for £5 or 2 concessions for £3, not valid for use with any other offers.

Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid Until 15th october 2012

T: 01225 330 121 VALID UNTIL MAY 2013

16 YORK STREET, BATH

T&Cs: 2 tickets for £5 or 2 concessions for £3, not valid for use with any other offers.

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9/12/2012 2:26:21 PM

274

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9/12/2012 2:26:45 PM

275

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9/12/2012 2:29:58 PM

Expiry date 15 Nov 2012

with Voucher

15% Student Discount

with Voucher

Gorgeous Gifts, Jewellery & Cards

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9/12/2012 2:30:09 PM

Gorgeous Gifts, Jewellery & Cards

44a-46 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6LA Tel 0117 9239854 Open 10-6pm Mon-Sat www.soukous.co.uk

Gorgeous Gifts, Jewellery & Cards

44a-46 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6LA Tel 0117 9239854 Open 10-6pm Mon-Sat www.soukous.co.uk

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Expiry date 15 Nov 2012

with Voucher

one use only

in the Factory and Brewery Theatre Bars on Bristol Beer Factory No 7, Gold & Milk Stout

241

15%

Student Discount

Gorgeous Gifts, Jewellery & Cards

one use only

in the Factory and Brewery Theatre Bars on Bristol Beer Factory No 7, Gold & Milk Stout

241

Expiry date 15 Nov 2012

with Voucher

15% Student Discount

Gorgeous Gifts, Jewellery & Cards

50% off Cut & Finish with a Stylist or Graduate Stylist

Tuesday – Thursday Valid until 30th Nov 2012

50% off Cut & Finish with a Stylist or Graduate Stylist

Tuesday – Thursday Valid until 30th Nov 2012

277

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Gorgeous Gifts, Jewellery & Cards

44a-46 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6LA Tel 0117 9239854 Open 10-6pm Mon-Sat www.soukous.co.uk

Gorgeous Gifts, Jewellery & Cards

44a-46 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6LA Tel 0117 9239854 Open 10-6pm Mon-Sat www.soukous.co.uk

www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com

31 Regent Street Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HR 0117 946 6051 www.tomlinsonhairdressing.com clifton@tomlinsonhairdressing.co.uk

www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com

Terms and conditions apply: One voucher per person per visit, cannot be used with any other offer or against retail. Can only be used with a stylist or graduate stylist. No photocopies. Can only be used till end of November 2012 .

Raleigh Road Southville, Bristol, BS3 1TF

31 Regent Street Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HR 0117 946 6051 www.tomlinsonhairdressing.com clifton@tomlinsonhairdressing.co.uk

Raleigh Road Southville, Bristol, BS3 1TF

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9/12/2012 2:33:03 PM

279

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9/12/2012 2:35:17 PM

280

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9/12/2012 2:35:51 PM

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9/12/2012 2:37:52 PM

“Stunning East Asian food in big servings at small prices” The Observer Terms and Conditions: • Present voucher to your server on arrival • Valid Until 31st July 2013 • Available Sun - Thurs • Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer including Eastern Express • Least expensive dish is free

www.tampopo.co.uk Glasshouse (Level 3), Cabot Circus Bristol BS1 3BX (Next to Cinema De Lux) Tel: 0117 927 7008 CODE: VENUESTUDENT241

“Stunning East Asian food in big servings at small prices” The Observer

Terms and Conditions:

• Present voucher to your server on arrival • Valid Until 31st July 2013 • Available Sun - Thurs • Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer including Eastern Express • Least expensive dish is free

www.tampopo.co.uk

Glasshouse (Level 3), Cabot Circus Bristol BS1 3BX (Next to Cinema De Lux) Tel: 0117 927 7008 CODE: VENUESTUDENT241

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9/12/2012 2:38:06 PM

Glasshouse (Level 3), Cabot Circus Bristol BS1 3BX (Next to Cinema De Lux)

Tel: 0117 927 7008 www.tampopo.co.uk

Glasshouse (Level 3), Cabot Circus Bristol BS1 3BX (Next to Cinema De Lux)

Tel: 0117 927 7008 www.tampopo.co.uk

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9/12/2012 2:38:21 PM

www.tampopo.co.uk Glasshouse (Level 3), Cabot Circus Bristol BS1 3BX (Next to Cinema De Lux) Tel: 0117 927 7008 CODE: VENUESTUDENT241

“Stunning East Asian food in big servings at small prices” The Observer

Terms and Conditions:

www.tampopo.co.uk

Glasshouse (Level 3), Cabot Circus Bristol BS1 3BX (Next to Cinema De Lux) Tel: 0117 927 7008 CODE: VENUESTUDENT241

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Glasshouse (Level 3), Cabot Circus Bristol BS1 3BX (Next to Cinema De Lux)

Tel: 0117 927 7008 www.tampopo.co.uk

Glasshouse (Level 3), Cabot Circus Bristol BS1 3BX (Next to Cinema De Lux)

Tel: 0117 927 7008 www.tampopo.co.uk

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IN ASSOCIATION WITH

INDEX NUMBERS IN BOLD REFER TO DISPLAY ADS OR PROFILES NUMBERS IN LIGHT REFER TO LISTINGS

A A BRUSH WITH BEAUTY

185 A CAPPELLA 123, 150, 156, 159 A TIME TRAVELLER’S GUIDE TO BRISTOL 216 A/WEAR 182 A1 ENTERTAINMENT 224 AARDMAN ANIMATIONS 219, 220 ACTION INDOOR SPORTS 195 ACTIVE8 HEALTH & FITNESS 195 ADAM & EVE 100 ADAM GALLERY 72 ADDICTION RECOVERY AGENCY 226 ADDISON GROOVE 52 ADVENTURE CAFÉ 147 ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITY COMPANY 206 AFENDI RESTAURANT & CAFE 142 AHMED’S CURRY CAFÉ 131 AIO 138 AKA STYLE 186 AL FALAFEL 154 AL’S TIKKA GRILL 131 ALBERT INN 100 ALBION PUBLIC HOUSE & DINING ROOMS 100 ALFRESCO & VELLORE AT THE BATH SPA HOTEL 119 ALL BAR ONE 82 ALLIES IN BRISTOL 224, 226 ALLIUM BRASSERIE AT THE ABBEY HOTEL 119 ALMA TAVERN 100, 101 ALMA TAVERN THEATRE 58, 60, 100 ALMOUROL 150 ALWAHA 156 AMERICAN APPAREL 182 AMERICAN DREAM COMICS 169 AMERICAN MUSEUM & GARDENS 200 AMERICAN MUSEUM IN BRITAIN 72 AMOEBA 150 ANCHOR 100, 111, 235 ANGELA GAUDI HAIR DESIGN 186, 188, 235, 237 ANIMAL 181 ANSON ROOMS 44 ANTIX 85 ANTLERS GALLERY 74 APPLE 85, 92, 107, 239, 241 APPLEBLIM 52 APPY DAZE 174 APTHORP CENTRE FOR CHIROPRACTIC & HOLISTIC THERAPIES 192 AQUA ITALIA (BATH) 138 AQUA ITALIA (BRISTOL) 123 ARC BAR 41, 51, 112, 237 ARCHES INDIAN FAST FOOD 156 AREA 51 172 ARMSTRONG & NORTH 195 ARNOLFINI 44, 63, 68, 69, 70, 74, 85, 172, 220 ARNOS VALE CEMETERY 202 ART@BRISTOL 175 ARTIZAN 185 ARTRAGEOUS 175 ARTS HOUSE 85 ASH KEYS MUSIC 224

ASHTON COURT ESTATE MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS 209 ASHTON COURT GOLF COURSE 208 ASK (BATH) 138 ASK (BRISTOL) 135 ASK BROOK 226 ASSEMBLY INN 83, 93 ATMOSPHERE 209 ATOMIC BURGER 150 @ THE WELL 150, 153, 221, 223, 237 ATTIC/FULL MOON 51, 102, 109, 162 AUREA MEDIOCRITAS 218 AV BRISTOL 175 AVEBURY STONE CIRCLE 203 AVON & SOMERSET POLICE 215, 229 AVON CHLAMYDIA SCREENING PROGRAMME 192 AVON COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICE 226 AVON PACKET 100 AVON SKI & ACTION CENTRE 210 AVON VALLEY CYCLERY 212 AXBRIDGE CAVING GROUP 208 AZUCAR DE CUBA 85, 86

BACHFEST 49 BAILEY BALLOONS 206, 209 BANANA REPUBLIC 181 BANCO LOUNGE 85 BANK 182 BANK OF STOKES CROFT 52, 86 BANKSY 219 BANKSY’S BRISTOL 216 BANNATYNE HEALTH CLUB 195 BANTHON ORIENTAL SUPERMARKET 160 BAR 100 86 BAR CHOCOLAT 150, 162 BAR HUMBUG 86 BARBOUR BROWNS 185, 186 BARF 218 BARLEY MOW 93 BARNES SPORTS CLINIC 192 BARTLETT & SONS BUTCHERS 160 BARTLETT STREET 179 BASEMENT 45 52 BASKERVILLE’S HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB 192, 195 BATH & DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE 210 BATH ABBEY 230 BATH ARTISTS’ STUDIOS 72, 77 BATH BACKPACKERS HOSTEL 214 BATH BAKERY 160 BATH BAKERY CAFÉ 147 BATH BEAUTY CENTRE 185 BATH BOATING STATION 200 BATH BOMB 218 BATH BUS COMPANY 212 BATH BUS STATION 212 BATH CITY FC 78 BATH COMEDY FESTIVAL 37, 65 BATH COMPACT DISCS & BROAD STREET JAZZ 168

BATH CONTEMPORARY 72 BATH DRAMA 63 BATH FARMERS’ MARKET 160 BATH FESTIVALS TRUST 49 BATH FILM FESTIVAL 37, 69 BATH FLEA MARKET 174 BATH FRINGE 36, 65, 68 BATH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 36, 49 BATH LIBRARY 229 BATH LITERATURE FESTIVAL 36, 172 BATH NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC 192 BATH OLD BOOKS 169 BATH PAVILION 43, 44, 231, 243 BATH PRESERVATION TRUST 36, 218 BATH PRIORY 119 BATH PRIORY HOTEL & RESTAURANT 119 BATH PUBLIC GOLF FACILITIES 208 BATH RACECOURSE 50, 78 BATH ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL 192 BATH RUGBY 78 BATH SCHOOL OF SHIATSU & YOGA 192 BATH SKYLINE WALK 202 BATH SPA LIVE 68 BATH SPA UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION 65 BATH SPA UNIVERSITY THEATRE 58 BATH SPORTS & LEISURE CENTRE 192 BATH STOP THE WAR COALITION 218 BATH STUDENT LETS 220 BATH YMCA HEALTH & FITNESS SUITE 192 BATHNES.GOV.UK 215 BATHWICK BOATMAN 119 BAUHINIA 143 BAY BAR & KITCHEN 86 BBC 220 BBC BRISTOL NEWS 216 BEA’S VINTAGE TEA ROOMS 147 BEAR (BATH) 93 BEAR (BRISTOL) 100 BEAST CLOTHING 219 BEAU NASH 93 BEAUFORT 100 BEAUFORT ARMS 100 BEAUFORT POLO CLUB 78 BEAUJOLAIS BISTRO BAR 128 BEAUTOLOGY 186 BEAUTY 185 BEAUX ARTS 72 BE-BOP CLUB 46 BECKFORD’S TOWER & MUSEUM 202 BEEFEATER GRILL BRISTOL FASHION 115 BEEFEATER GRILL BRISTOL FASHION 8, 118, 245, 247 BEEHIVE BAKERY 160 BEERD 88, 100 BEESES BAR & TEA GARDENS 86, 150 BELL (BATH) 41, 43, 93, 95 BELL (BRISTOL) 100, 113 BELL’S DINER 119, 123 BELLA ITALIA 135 BELUSHI’S 82 BEN’S COOKIES 160 BENGAL BRASSERIE 132, 134, 136 BENT 79 BERKELEY 100 BERKELEY CASTLE 203 BERTINET BAKERY & CAFÉ 147, 160

BERWICK LODGE 123 BESPOKE MALE GROOMING 186 BEST OF BRITISH 160, 161 BETTER BY BIKE 212 BETTER FOOD COMPANY 162 BETTER FOOD COMPANY CAFÉ 150 BEWARE OF THE LEOPARD BOOKS 172 BHP INSPIRING EVENTS 206 BIERKELLER 52 BIERKELLER THEATRE 58 BIG BANANA 150, 156 BIG CHILL BAR 52, 86, 92 BIG ISSUE BRISTOL 220 BIG TOP@CREATIVE COMMON 44 BIJOU 52 BIJOUX BEADS 174 BIKEWORKSHOP 212 BILLY BURGER 154 BISHOPS 100, 108 BISHOPSTON BOOKS 172 BISHOPSTON TRADING 175 BISTRO BIERE 128 BISTRO LA BARRIQUE 128 BIZARRE BATH 65, 202 BLACK MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES 206 BLACK SWAN 41, 52 BLACKBOY CYCLES 209 BLACKWELL 172 BLAISE CASTLE HOUSE MUSEUM 203 BLOM & CURLL 172 BLOOD RED SOUNDS 218 BLOWOUT SAX 174 BLUE JUICE 150 BLUE LAGOON 44 BLUE MOUNTAIN 41, 52 BLUE ROOMS 50 BO.LEE GALLERYEDGAR MODERN 72 BOATER 95 BOATHOUSE 95, 97, 119 BOBBY’S 156, 159 BOCABAR 44, 86 BOJO BROWNZ 186 BOMBAY SPICE 131 BONESHAKER 214 BONGHY-BO’S 147 BONOMINI 186 BOOJON TANDOORI 134 BOOKS FOR AMNESTY 172 BORDEAUX QUAY 123, 162 BOSTON TEA PARTY (BATH) 147 BOSTON TEA PARTY (BRISTOL) 124, 150 BOTANIST BRISTOL 86 BOTTELINO’S 135 BOY FROM FISHPONDS 218 BRACE & BROWNS 86 BRASSERIE BLANC (BATH) 82, 128 BRASSERIE BLANC (BRISTOL) 128 BRAVAS 124 BREADSTORE 162, 165 BREWERY 58, 63 BREWERY THEATRE 69 BRIDGE CAFÉ 124 BRIDGE COFFEE SHOP 147 BRIDGE INN 100, 113 BRIGSTOW CAFE 150 BRISFEST 22 BRISTLE’S BLOG FROM THE BUNKRS 219 BRISTOL & GLOUCESTERSHIRE GLIDING CLUB 204, 208 BRISTOL & SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE CONSERVATIVES 218

BRISTOL & WEST ATHLETICS CLUB 210 BRISTOL 24-7 216 BRISTOL ACADEMY FLYERS BASKETBALL CLUB 78 BRISTOL ANARCHIST FEDERATION 218 BRISTOL AQUARIUM 203 BRISTOL ARIEL ROWING 208 BRISTOL BACKPACKERS 215 BRISTOL BEAR BAR 79 BRISTOL BIERKELLER 44 BRISTOL BIKE PROJECT 212, 216 BRISTOL BISONS RFC 79 BRISTOL BITES 218 BRISTOL BOXING GYM 210 BRISTOL BRIDGE 124 BRISTOL BROUHAHA 65 BRISTOL BUDDHIST CENTRE 230 BRISTOL BUS & COACH STATION 212 BRISTOL CATHEDRAL 203, 233 BRISTOL CENTRAL LIBRARY 229 BRISTOL CHANNEL CRUISES 203 BRISTOL CIDER HOUSE 101 BRISTOL CIDER SHOP 162, 163, 165, 243 BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL SPORT FACILITIES 195 BRISTOL CITY FC 78 BRISTOL CITY MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 22, 203, 205 BRISTOL CITY YOGA 196 BRISTOL CIVIC SOCIETY 218 BRISTOL CLIMBING CENTRE 204, 208 BRISTOL COMMUNITY FM 220 BRISTOL CONCORDE 118 BRISTOL CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING SERVICE 226 BRISTOL CRISIS SERVICE FOR WOMEN 226 BRISTOL CULTURE 218 BRISTOL CYCLING CAMPAIGN 218 BRISTOL CYCLING CITY CAMPAIGN 212 BRISTOL DIVING SCHOOL 74 BRISTOL DRUGS PROJECT 17, 226 BRISTOL FARMERS’ MARKET 162 BRISTOL FERRY BOAT CO 203, 212 BRISTOL FESTIVAL OF IDEAS 219 BRISTOL FLEA MARKET 175 BRISTOL FLYER 101 BRISTOL FOLK HOUSE 229 BRISTOL FRYER 156 BRISTOL GALLERY 72, 74 BRISTOL GUILD CAFÉ 150 BRISTOL HEBREW SYNAGOGUE 233 BRISTOL HINDU CENTRE 233 BRISTOL HIPPODROME 49, 63, 65, 66, 68, 69 BRISTOL ICE RINK 209, 210 BRISTOL INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD 218 BRISTOL INDYMEDIA 218, 220 BRISTOL

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 214 BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA 22 BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTRE 233 BRISTOL JAM 60, 68 BRISTOL L&G SWITCHBOARD 79 BRISTOL LAWN TENNIS & SQUASH CLUB 195, 210 BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL 196 BRISTOL MEDIA 219 BRISTOL MINDLINE 229 BRISTOL MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY 72, 74 BRISTOL MUSIC ROOM 175 BRISTOL MUSLIM CULTURAL SOCIETY 233 BRISTOL NO BORDERS 218 BRISTOL OCTOPUSH CLUB 208 BRISTOL OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE 216 BRISTOL OLD VIC 41, 58, 63 BRISTOL PACKET 203 BRISTOL PANTHERS FC 79 BRISTOL PITBULLS ICE HOCKEY CLUB 78 BRISTOL POETRY FESTIVAL 172 BRISTOL POUND 219 BRISTOL RADICAL HISTORY GROUP 218 BRISTOL RAJ 131 BRISTOL RAM 101 BRISTOL REAL TENNIS CLUB 210 BRISTOL RESPECT 218 BRISTOL ROLLER DERBY 210, 211 BRISTOL ROVERS FC 78 BRISTOL ROYAL INFIRMARY 196 BRISTOL RUGBY CLUB 78 BRISTOL SAILING SCHOOL 208 BRISTOL SAUSAGE SHOP 156, 162 BRISTOL SCHOOL OF TAI CHI CHUAN 196 BRISTOL SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 23 BRISTOL SIKH TEMPLE 233 BRISTOL SILENTS 69 BRISTOL SLOW FOOD MARKET 162 BRISTOL SOCIALISM 218 BRISTOL STREETART 219 BRISTOL SWEET MART 162, 165 BRISTOL TRAFFIC 219 BRISTOL TRAILS GROUP 209 BRISTOL TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION CENTRE 196, 197, 229, 233 BRISTOL UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION OFFICE 220 BRISTOL VINEYARD CHURCH 233 BRISTOL YOUTH HOSTEL 215 BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS 23, 204 BRISTOL’S PARKS AND GREEN SPACES 211 BRITISH MILITARY FITNESS BRISTOL 211 BRITTAN’S PORK BUTCHERS 162, 165 BROADMEAD 181 BROOK 194, 229 BROWNS (BATH) 82, 119 BROWNS (BRISTOL) 86, 118

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INDEX BRUGADA BAR 82 BRUNEL BUTTERY 150 BRUNEL RAJ 131 BRUNEL’S AT THE ROYAL HOTEL 119 BRUNEL’S SS GREAT BRITAIN 204 BRUSH WITH BEAUTY 186 BS7 GYM 190, 196, 249 BS8 182 BUGSBOARDING 210 BUNCH OF GRAPES 44 BUNDY’S BAR 66 BUNKER 52 BURGER JOINT 87, 115, 120, 121, 139, 251, 253 BUSH TAVERN 101 BV STUDIOS 74, 77 BYZANTIUM 124, 141

CABOT CIRCUS 19, 24, 25, 181, 216 CADBURY HOUSE 101 CADENCE 209 CADENCE BIKE SHOP 212 CAESARS 150 CAFÉ AU LAIT 147 CAFÉ CREATE 151 CAFÉ CULTURE 151 CAFÉ DU GLOBE 143, 147 CAFÉ DU JOUR 151 CAFE GROUNDED 44 CAFE KINO 44, 151 CAFÉ LUCCA 147 CAFE MAITREYA 145 CAFÉ RETREAT 151 CAFÉ RETRO 147 CAFÉ ROUGE (BATH) 82, 128 CAFÉ ROUGE (BRISTOL) 128 CAFÉ-BAR @ THE TOBACCO FACTORY 87 CAFFE CLIFTON 151, 153 CAFFE EXCHANGE 151 CAKE CAFÉ 147 CANTEEN 44, 46, 87 CARIBBEAN WRAP 156 CARLUCCIO’S 135, 138 CARNAGE 5, 55 CARTRIDGE RIGHT 226 CARTRIDGE WORLD 226 CARVERY COMPANY 118 CASA MEXICANA 142 CASAMIA 135 CASANIS 123, 128 CASTLE COMBE CIRCUIT 78, 204, 209 CAT & WHEEL 101 CATH KIDSTON 181, 182 CATHAY RENDEZVOUS 117 CAVENDISH AT THE DUKES HOTEL 120 CAVERN CLUB 52 CENTRAL BAR 82 CENTRAL STUDIO 185, 186 CENTRESPACE 74 CHABAD-LUBAVITCH OF BRISTOL 233 CHAMPNEYS DAY SPA 185, 186 CHANDOS DELI (BATH) 147, 160 CHANDOS DELI (BRISTOL) 162 CHAPEL ARTS CENTRE 43 CHAPEL ARTS CENTRE CAFÉ 147 CHARADE STYLE 216 CHE’S CAFÉ BAR 151 CHEESE ROLLING 211 CHELSEA INN 101 CHELTENHAM LITERARY FESTIVAL 172 CHEMICAL RECORDS 168 CHEQUERS 95 CHEUNG KONG

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CHINESE 117 CHILLIES 154 CHIN! CHIN! BAR & KITCHEN 118 CHLAMYDIA TESTING 196 CHOPHOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR 115 CHUNG YING 154 CIAO HAMBURGER 156 CIAO ITALIA 137 CIBO RISTORANTE 137 CIDER PRESS 87 CINEMA DE LUX 41, 69, 70 CINEWORLD 70 CIRCLE RULES FOOTBALL 211 CIRCO 82, 84 CIRCOMEDIA 58, 64, 69, 204 CIRCUS CAFE & RESTAURANT 120 CITY CAFÉ 124 CITY CAFE FOOD CENTRE 156 CITY CAR CLUB 214 CITY OF BATH COLLEGE 229 CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE 229 CITY PROPERTY LETS 220 CITY SIGHTSEEING BATH 202 CITY SIGHTSEEING BRISTOL 204 CLAUDIA DA SILVA 229, 233 CLEAN BEAN 224 CLEVEDON RIDING CENTRE 209 CLIFTON 101 CLIFTON BEAUTY COMPANY 186 CLIFTON CATHEDRAL 233 CLIFTON COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE 196 CLIFTON COLLEGE SPORTS GROUND & WORKSHOP 196 CLIFTON LADIES HOCKEY CLUB 78 CLIFTON PHYSIOTHERAPY 196 CLIFTON PRACTICE 196 CLIFTON ROCKS 175, 182, 228 CLIFTON SAUSAGE 118, 157 CLIFTON VILLAGE 181 CLIFTON VILLAGE FISH BAR 156 CLIFTON WINE BAR 87 CLUB XL 41, 50 COACH & HORSES 101 COAL GRILL & BAR 124 COCOCHENO 186 COEUR DE LION 83, 95 COFFEE #1 151 COFFEE@CAMDEN 147 COLONNA & SMALL’S ESPRESSO ROOM 147 COLSTON HALL 43, 4, 49, 65, 66 COLSTON YARD 101, 111, 255, 257 COMEDY BOX 41, 65, 66 COMEDY CAVERN 65, 66 COMMERCIAL ROOMS 101 CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS 224, 226 CONTRABAND 51 CONTRACEPTION & SEXUAL HEALTH 192, 196 COOKERS COMEDY 65, 66 COOSHTI 182 CORAL QUAY CAFÉ 147 CORDIAL AND GRACE 151, 153 CORK 95, 83 CORNISH BAKEHOUSE 156

CORNUBIA 101 CORONATION 101 CORONATION TAP 46, 101 CORSHAM COURT 203 COSIES 55, 87 COSMO 143 COSY CLUB 82, 120, 140 COTE BRASSERIE 82, 128 COTHAM HILL 181 COTHAM PORTER STORES 102 COURTYARD GALLERY 74 COWSHED 115, 118, 120 COX AND BALONEY 182 CREATE CENTRE 74 CREATIVE COMMON 64 CREATIVE ENGLAND 220 CROFT 43, 46, 55, 91, 102 CRYSTAL PALACE 95 CUBE 41, 46, 70, 219 CULT 181 CULVERHAY SPORTS CENTRE 192 CURRY HOUSE 131 CURRY MAHAL 134 CURZON 69 CYCLING CITY 214

DA VINCI ITALIAN DELI 160 DAMIAN FORDER CRICKET ACADEMY 211 DAPPA HAIRDRESSERS 185 DAVID KONIG MAC TUITION 226 DAVID LLOYD LEISURE 196 DAZEE 52 DECO LOUNGE 87 DELMONICO 124 DEMUTHS 145 DEN 79, 87 DESH 134, 154 DETOUR 181 DEV’S KERALA 131 DEVELOPING HEALTH & INDEPENDENCE 32, 229 DIAMOND WAY BUDDHISM 233 DICK WILLOW’S FARM SHOP 174 DIE 52 DIGITAL VILLAGE 175, 177, 249 DIGS 220 DIM SUM 156 DIRTYTALK 51 DJ CHEEBA 52 DJ DEREK 52 DOCKYARD CAFÉ-BAR 87, 151 DOJO LOUNGE 55 DOMINO PIZZA 154, 156 DOT TO DOT 23 DOWER HOUSE AT THE ROYAL CRESCENT HOTEL 120 DOWNS FOOTBALL LEAGUE 211 DR BURNORIUM’S HOT SAUCE EMPORIUM 162 DRAWBRIDGE 102 DRINKING OUT WEST 216 DRIVE TECH AT CASTLE COMBE 209 DROP 51 DRUM BANK MUSIC 176 DSWAT 168, 169 DUKE OF YORK 102 DUNMORE-CUEVAS 176 DURDHAM DOWN BOOKSHOP 173 DYNASTY 117

E E3 MEDIA 223 EACH 79 EARTHBOUND 164, 165 EASTERN EYE 134 EASTERN SPICE 131 EASTERN TASTE 131 EASTON EXPRESS 156 EASTON LEISURE CENTRE 199 EASY RUNNER 176 EAT5STAR 147, 149 EATING OUT WEST 216 EATS EVERYTHING 52 EDGARMODERN 72 EGG 41, 58, 60 EGG CAFÉ 147 EGO 186 EL BAHDJA 130 EL PUERTO 144 EL RINCON 46, 144 ELBOW ROOM 55, 87 ELDON HOUSE 102 ELECTRIC VINTAGE 174 ELLIPSE AT MERCURE BRIGSTOW HOTEL 118 ELSIE RILEY 182 EMMA ROSS DANCE MOVEMENT PSYCHOTHERAPIST 199 EMMAUS BRISTOL 176, 210, 224, 226 EMPATHY 51 EMPIRE SPORTS CLUB 196, 199 ENCOUNTERS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 69 ENDEMOL WEST 223 ENERGISED PERFORMANCE 199 ENGAGE 63 ENTALIA 123, 130 ENZO’S 138 EQUINOX HAIR 185, 186, 188, 251 ESSENTIAL TRADING 164 ESSENTIALS 185 ETON BAR 87 EUGENE BYRNE 219 EUREKA TRADING 174, 175 EXCEL TENNIS IN THE PARK 192, 195 EXCHANGE 55, 57 EXCHANGE SNACK BAR 156 EXPLORE-AT-BRISTOL 204 EXTREME MARINE 208 EZO 130

FABULOUS 181 FACEBOOK 215 FACTORY STUDIOS 224 FAIRFIELD ARMS 95 FALAFEL KING 156 FAMOUS ROYAL NAVY VOLUNTEER 102 FARM 102 FASHION MUSEUM 202 FAST TRACK TAXIS 214 FIDDLERS 46 50:50 175 FILTON GOLF CLUB 208 FINDING PRIVATE SECTOR ACCOMMODATION 220 FINE CHEESE CO 147, 160 FIREHOUSE ROTISSERIE 115 FIRST 212 FISH & CHIPS 154 FISHERS 127, 156 FITNESS FIRST 192 FLEECE 43, 46 FLICKR 215 FLINTY RED 124, 144 FOLK HOUSE 46, 74 FOLK HOUSE CAFE-BAR 87, 151 FOPP 168 FORBIDDEN PLANET 172, 173 FORTUNE COOKIE 154

40 ALFRED PLACE 125, 128 FORUM 43, 44 4500 MILES FROM DELHI 130, 291 FOYLES 172, 173 FRANKIE & BENNY’S NEW YORK ITALIAN 115 FREDERICK TRANTER 174 FREECYCLE 216 FREEDOM BATH & BRISTOL 233 FREEDOM YOUTH 79 FRENCHAY HOSPITAL 199 FRIENDS FOREVER 160 FRIENDS OF THE EARTH 218 FRO YO 2 GO 154 FRONTLINESTYLE 185, 186 FULL MOON & ATTIC BAR 51, 102, 109, 162 FULL MOON BACKPACKERS HOTEL & ATTIC BAR 215 FUNTASTIC 174, 175 FUTURE PUBLISHING 223

GAFF 181 GALA CASINO BRISTOL HARBOURSIDE 118 GALLIMAUFRY 46, 55, 86, 87 GANESHA 131 GANGES 122, 131, 132 GARDEN CAFÉ AT THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM 148 GARFUNKEL’S 82, 117 GARRICK’S HEAD 95 GARY HATTO 185 GASCOYNE PLACE 84, 96, 120 GENESIS FURNITURE PROJECT 174, 221 GENESIS NETBALL CLUB 211 GEORGE BAYNTUN 169 GEORGE GREGORY 170, 219 GEORGE INN 96 GEORGE STREET 179 GHANA GOODS 176 GHOST WALKS OF BATH 202 GIANT FLEA & VINTAGE MARKET 174 GIRAFFE (BATH) 130 GIRAFFE (BRISTOL) 128 GIUSEPPE’S 137 GLASS ROOM 74 GLASSBOAT 119, 124 GLASTONBURY ABBEY 203 GLENSIDE HOSPITAL MUSEUM 204 GLODEN 189 GLOUCESTER ROAD 181 GLOUCESTER SKI & SNOWBOARD CENTRE 210, 211 GLOUCESTERSHIRE CCC 78 GO APE! 204 GOLDBRICK HOUSE 89, 124, 140 GOLDEN LION 46, 55, 102 GOLDEN PLAICE 154 GONG FU NOODLE BAR 154, 155 GOOD BUY BOOKS 170 GOOD VIBRATIONS 199 GOODIES 160 GOOGLE EARTH 219 GOOGLE MAPS 219 GOURMET BURGER KITCHEN 115, 120 GOURMET SCOFFS 148 GRAIN BARGE 46, 76, 102 GRANT BRADLEY 72, 76 GRAPPA 84 GREAT WESTERN

RUNNERS 211 GRECIAN KEBAB HOUSE 89, 156 GREEN GYM (BATH) 192 GREEN GYM (BRISTOL) 196, 199 GREEN MAN 102 GREEN PARK BRASSERIE 127 GREEN PARK TAVERN 96, 174 GREEN PARTY 218 GREEN STREET HOUSE 185, 186 GREENS’ DINING ROOM 118 GRIFFIN INN 96 GRYPHON 46 GUILD GALLERY 76 GUILDHALL DELICATESSEN 160 GUILDHALL MARKET CAFÉ 148, 177 GUMTREE 216 GUY FAULKS 185, 189

H BAR 86, 89, 124 HACKETTS 185 HAIR @ 58 189 HAIR ON THE HILL 189 HALL & WOODHOUSE 84, 120 HAMILTON HOUSE 223 HANDS TEAROOM & COFFEE LOUNGE 148 HANSEL UND GRETEL SHOP & STRUDEL BAR 148 HARBOUR FESTIVAL 22 HARE & HOUNDS 96, 97 HARE ON THE HILL 102, 108 HAROLD HOCKEY 176 HARRY BLADES AND ANGRY DAVES 189 HARVEST (BATH) 160, 161 HARVEST (BRISTOL) 164 HARVEY NICHOLS SECOND FLOOR RESTAURANT & BAR 125 HATCHET 55, 102 HAUNTED & HIDDEN BRISTOL 204 HAUSBAR 89, 92 HAVANA COFFEE 151 HAY FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE & THE ARTS 172 HEAD 169 HEAD BRISTOL 168 HEADMASTERS 185 HEART 223 HEART FM 216 HEN & CHICKEN 102 HERBERTS BAKERY 164 HERBIES 154 HERE 76 HERMANOS 89, 151 HERSCHEL MUSEUM OF ASTRONOMY 202 HIGHBURY VAULTS 102 HILLGROVE PORTER STORES 102 HILTON FINE ART 72 HIPPIE SHAKE 154 HISTORYPIN 219 HOBBS 185, 189 HOBGOBLIN 96 HOBGOBLIN MUSIC 176 HOI FAAN 117 HOLBURNE MUSEUM 36, 49, 72, 205 HOLE IN THE WALL 105 HOLEY SKIN 166, 176 HOME LETS 220 HOMEOPATHY DIRECT 192 HON FUSION 118 HONG KONG BISTRO 118 HOOPER HOUSE CAFÉ 151 HOP POLE 96 HOPE & ANCHOR 101, 105

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IDLE HANDS 51, 168, 169 IKEA 176 IMMEDIATE MEDIA 223 IN BRISTOL STUDIOS 77 IN:MOTION 51 INDIAN FUSION 154 INDULGENCE CAFÉ 148 INN ON THE GREEN 105 INSTANT VINTAGE 181 INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS (ICIA) 49, 58, 68, 73 IOTA BRISTOL 176, 228 IROKO 130 ISLAMIC INFORMATION CENTRE 233 ITCHY FEET 170, 215 ITV WEST 216, 223

JACK FM 216 JACK WILLS 181 JACKS BAR & BRASSERIE 118 JACOB MORRISON 224, 233 JACOB’S COFFEE HOUSE 148 JADE PALACE 117 JAKE’S BIKES 212 JAMAICA STREET STUDIOS 77 JAMES ROSS HEALTHCARE 199 JAMIE’S ITALIAN (BATH) 140 JAMIE’S ITALIAN (BRISTOL) 137 JAMUNA 83, 132, 134 JANE AUSTEN TOUR 216 JAVA 55, 89 JAZZ CAFÉ 29, 148, 149, 259 JERSEY LILY 105 JIKA JIKA COFFEE HOUSE & CANTEEN 148 JIMMY SPICE’S 130 JOHN STAPLETON 52 JOHN’S BIKES 212 JOLLYS 181 JONGLEURS 65, 66 JOY 184 JOYA 84, 140 JULIAN HOUSE 224, 226 JULIAN HOUSE BOOKSHOP 170 JULIAN TRUST 224, 226 JULIO BASHMORE 52 JUNGLE RUMBLE 208 JUNGLE SYNDICATE 51 JUNIPER 125 JUST JACK 51 JUUL AND PAYNE 199

KALAHARI MOON 164 KASHMIR 131 KATHMANDU 131 KATZE 176, 180, 184 KEBAB HOUSE 154 KELVIN PLAYERS 63 KELVIN STUDIOS 64 KENSINGTON ARMS 105 KEYNSHAM LEISURE

CENTRE 195 KILN AT THE RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL 125 KINDLING 148 KING OF PAINT 73 KING OF WESSEX 96 KING WILLIAM (BATH) 96 KING WILLIAM (BRISTOL) 105 KING’S HEAD 105 KINGS ARMS 101, 105 KINGSDOWN SPORTS CENTRE 199 KINGSWESTON STABLES 209 KINGSWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM 204 KIRSTEN ELLIOTT LOOKS AT BATH 219 KNOW YOUR PLACE BRISTOL 219 KOBE KARAOKE 117 KOHI NOOR 132 KOMEDIA 41, 43, 50, 51, 62, 65, 66, 67 KOMEDIA CANTEEN 120, 148 KOOPLES 181 KRISHNA’S INN 132 KRUST 52

LA BEAUTIQUE 189 LA CAMPAGNUOLA 137 LA CASBAH 151 LA CROISSANTERIE 148 LA GROTTA 137 LA PERLA 144 LA RUCA 151, 153, 164 LA TASCA (BATH) 144 LA TASCA (BRISTOL) 144 LA TAVERNA DELL’ARTISTA 89, 92, 116, 135, 137 LA TOMATINA 151 LABOUR PARTY 218 LACOCK ABBEY & FOX TALBOT MUSEUM 203 LAKOTA 50, 53, 55, 259 LAL JOMI PAVILION 132 LANES 46, 55 LANSDOWN 46, 105 LAS IGUANAS (BATH) 142 LAS IGUANAS (BRISTOL) 89, 142 LASER FUSION 211 LASER QUEST 204 LAZY DOG 105 LE PARISIEN 148 LEFTBANK 46, 90 LEUKAEMIA & LYMPHOMA RESEARCH 211 LIBERAL DEMOCRATS 218 LIDO 125 LIDO SPA 189 LIME LOUNGE 120, 148 LIME TREE GALLERY 72, 76, 176 LIMO PEOPLE 214 LITTLE BLACK BOX THEATRE 58, 64 LITTLE LIME LOUNGE 120, 148 LITTLE SOUTHGATE 179 LITTLE THEATRE CINEMA 41, 62, 69, 70 LIVING ROOM 125, 127 LLANDOGER TROW 105 LOCH FYNE (BATH) 128 LOCH FYNE (BRISTOL) 127 LOCKSIDE 125, 152 LONDON CAMERA EXCHANGE 174, 175, 176 LONDON ROAD STORES 160 LONGLEAT 203 LOUISIANA 43, 46, 106 LOUNGE (BEDMINSTER, BRISTOL) 90 LOUNGE (OLD MARKET, BRISTOL) 79

M M SHED 22, 76, 206 MAD HATTERS TEA PARTY 148 MADE BY BEN 148 MADRAS EXPRESS 132 MAGIC ROLL 156 MAGNET 158 MAI THAI 145 MAMMA MIA 137 MANDALYNS 29, 51, 79 MANGIA BENE 148, 160 MANHATTAN BURGER 154 MANOR KITCHEN 164 MARCO POLO TRAVEL ADVISORY SERVICE 215 MARCO’S OLIVE BRANCH 137 MARK’S BREAD 164 MARKET 84, 120 MARLBOROUGH TAVERN 96, 97 MARLOW’S BAR 48 MARMARIS 130, 135, 154 MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL 125 MARTINI 140 MASA 140 MASALA CAFE 132 MASON’S ARMS 106 MASSIVE ATTACK 43 MAYFEST 68 MAYFLOWER 117 MAZATI LEBANESE CUISINE 142 MBARGO 89, 90 MEE 181 MEGA BITE 154 MEGABUS 212 MELANIE GILES 185 MENDIP OUTDOOR PURSUITS 206 MENINGITIS TRUST 199 MENU GORDON JONES 120, 125 MERCHANT’S ARMS 106 METRIPOLIS 51 METROPOLITAN CAFÉ 148 MEZZALUNA 125, 140 MICHAEL TIPPETT CENTRE 43, 49 MICKLEBURGH 176 MIGHTY MINIATURE BOOKSPACE 173 MILSOM PLACE 179 MILSOM STREET 179 MIMI NOOR 181 MINERS ARMS 106 MINERVA ART SUPPLIES 174, 175 MINERVA CHOCOLATES & BATH CHOCOLATE MUSEUM 161 MINT 181 MINT ROOM 131, 134 MISS MILLIE’S 158 MISSION 41 MISSION BURRITO (BATH) 142, 149 MISSION BURRITO (BRISTOL) 142, 155 MISSION THEATRE 58 MIVART STUDIOS 77 MOGHUL 155 MOLES 35, 41, 43, 50, 51, 261 MOLES MUSIC CAFÉ 84, 149 MOORISH CAFÉ 158 MOREISH 125, 140 MORGANS HAIR SALON 183, 189 MOTEL 184 MOTHER’S RUIN 41, 48, 56, 103, 106, 113, 261 MOTION 48, 50, 56 MOTORCADE/ FLASHPARADE 76 MOUCHUCK 135 MOZARTFEST 49 MR B’S EMPORIUM 170, 172 MR D’S 155 MR WOLF’S 11, 41, 43,

48, 56, 89, 90, 157 MRS BROWN’S CAFÉ 152 MUD DOCK 90, 125, 210, 212 MUSET BY RONNIE 123, 126 MUSEUM OF BATH AT WORK 202 MUSEUM OF EAST ASIAN ART 29, 73, 202, 261 MY BURRITO 142 MY YARD 184 MYRISTICA 131, 132 MYTECH BRISTOL 226

NAFF CLOTHING 11, 184, 263 NAMASKAR LOUNGE 131, 132, 133, 265, 267 NANDO’S (BATH) 144 NANDO’S (BRISTOL) 144 NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK 214 NATIONAL EXPRESS COACHES 212 NATIONAL RAIL 214 NATIVE TONGUES 51 NEAL’S YARD REMEDIES 178 NERDY DAY TRIPS 219 NEW EMPEROR COURT 117 NEW SAVILL ROW 185 NEXT STAGE 63 NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT 224 NHS DIRECT 199 NIBBLES 161 NICK CUDWORTH GALLERY 73 NIGHT-FLYERS 214 NO. 1 HARBOURSIDE 46, 48, 90 NO. 3 HAIRDRESSING 185 NO. 4 126 NO. 51 STOKES CROFT 48, 90, 136 NOA 140 NOOSA HEADS HAIR AND BEAUTY 189 NORTHCLIFFE MEDIA 223 NOVA SCOTIA 106 NUFFIELD HEALTH, FITNESS & WELLBEING CENTRE 193, 196, 200, 263 NUMBER 10 152

O2 ACADEMY 41, 42, 44, 47, 48, 56 OAKHAM TREASURES 206 OBENTO 142 OCEANA 56 ODEON (BATH) 41, 69 ODEON (BRISTOL) 70 OFF THE RECORD 195 OFFICE 181 OH! BEIJING! 158 OH! CALCUTTA! INDIAN KITCHEN 132 OLD BOOKSHOP 126, 144, 152 OLD DUKE 46, 48, 106 OLD ENGLAND 106 OLD FISH MARKET 105, 106 OLD GREEN TREE 96 OLD INDIA 132 OLD MARKET TAVERN 79, 106 OLD Q BAR 84 OLD TAVERN 106 OLDFIELD PARK BOOKS 170 OLDFIELDS FISH & CHIPS 158 OLIVE SHED 126, 164 OLIVE TREE 123 OMG! 79 194 FAHRENHEIT CAFÉ 152

ON THE VIDEO FRONT 174 ONE BEAUFORT 97 OPA 84, 130 OPPO COMEDY 65, 66 ORCHARD 106 ORPHEUS 41, 69, 70 OSTRICH 106 OUTSTORIES BRISTOL 218 OXFAM (BATH) 174 OXFAM (BRISTOL) 178 OXFAM BOOKSHOP (BATH) 170 OXFAM BOOKSHOPS (BRISTOL) 173 OXFAM BOUTIQUE 184 OZ 130

PAECKERT BUTCHERS 164 PAINTBALL 204 PALACE 79 PAM PAM 90 PANAHAR 135 PANASIA 143 PAPA COSTA DELI 152, 164 PAPADELI 152, 164 PAPPY’S 65 PARK STREET 181 PARKER’S BAKERY, FRUIT & VEG 161 PARKS (BRISTOL) 23 PATISSERIE VALERIE 149 PAUL ROBERTS HI-FI 178 PAULA BOWLES ILLUSTRATION 178 PAXTON & WHITFIELD 161 PAYBACK RECORDS 168 PEKING 118 PEKING CHEF 155 PEMBURY CYCLES 210 PENNY FARTHING 106 PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF STOKES CROFT 76, 219 PEPE NERO 152 PÉTANQUE 211 PEVERELIST 52 PHASE ONE 195 PHOTOGRAPHIQUE 21, 76, 178, 263 PICCOLINO 137 PICNICS 161 PICTURE THIS 76 PIEMINISTER 152, 158, 159 PIG & FIDDLE 97 PINCH 52 PINEAPPLE 79 PINK ART 175 PINK LEMONS TOO 182 PIP ’N’ JAY 233 PIPE & SLIPPERS 106, 113 PIRATE WALKS 206 PIRI PIRI CORNER 158 PITCHER & PIANO 90 PIZZA BELLA 158 PIZZA FRESCA 155 PIZZA HUT (BATH) 140 PIZZA HUT (BRISTOL) 137 PIZZA PROVENCALE 135, 137, 141 PIZZAEXPRESS (BATH) 140 PIZZAEXPRESS (BRISTOL) 137, 158 PK MUSIC EXCHANGE 168 PLANET PIZZA 137 PLANTATION CARIBBEAN BAR & RESTAURANT 115 PLASTIC WAX 168 PLATFORM 1 56 PLATFORM 51 229 PO NA NA 51, 56 POCO 130, 152 POLISH DELICATESSEN 161 POLLEN 51 POP GROUP 43 PORTCULLIS 108 PORTER 97

PORTER CELLAR BAR 44 PORTISHEAD 43 PORTO LOUNGE 90 PORTUGUESE TASTE 158 PORTVCALE LOUNGE 84, 144 PREMIER 127, 135, 141, 269 PRESTO 149 PRETTY ECCENTRIC 182 PREVIEW BUFFET BAR 130 PRIMATE SPORTS 178 PRIME CUTS 168 PRIMROSE CAFÉ & BISTRO 152 PRINCE OF WALES (GLOS RD, BRISTOL) 99, 105, 108, 269 PRINCE OF WALES (WESTBURY-ON-TRYM, BRISTOL) 108 PRIOR PARK GARDEN CENTRE & FARM SHOP 161 PRIOR PARK LANDSCAPE GARDEN 202 PROSECCO 122, 137 PROVIDENCE MUSIC 168 PULP 84, 184 PULTENEY ARMS 97 PUMP HOUSE 108, 126 PUMP ROOM 149 PURE PASTA, SOUP & SANDWICH 152, 158

QUADRANT 90 QUEENSHILLING 56, 79, 90 QUINTON HOUSE 108

R7 79 RACKS BAR & KITCHEN 90, 92, 118 RADFORD MILL FARM SHOP 164 RAISING AND GIVING 224 RAJ BARI 132 RAJ TANDOORI 132 RAJASTAN ROYAL 132 RAJPOOT (BATH) 135 RAJPOOT (BRISTOL) 134 RAM 97 RAPHAEL 127 RAPTORCARE 206, 211 RARE BUTCHERS OF SOUTHVILLE 163, 164, 165 RAVEN 97 REAL CHINA ORIENTAL BUFFET 118 REAL FOOD LOVER 218 REAL ITALIAN ICE CREAM CO 155, 161 REAL ITALIAN PIZZA CO 136, 140, 271 REAL MEAT CO 161 REAL OLIVE COMPANY 164 RECESSION 184 RECREATION GROUND 219 RECYCLING: BATH 221, 229, 230 RECYCLING: BRISTOL 230 RED LION 66, 108 RED PIZZA COMPANY 2, 158, 159, 273 RED RAG GALLERY 73 REDGRAVE THEATRE 64 REDWOOD HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB 200 REFLEX 90 REGENCY TEA ROOMS 149 RELAXATION CENTRE 200 RENATO’S NUMERO UNO 138 RENDEZVOUS 158 REPSYCHO 184 RETREAT 79 REVIVAL CAFÉ 152

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REVOLUTION 85, 92 RHODRI LOVETT 178 RHYME & REASON 51 RICE & THINGS 115 RICE BOX 158, 159 RICHER SOUNDS 178 RICHMOND 108 RICHMOND ARMS 97 RIKAXXE MUSIC 178 RING O’BELLS 98 RIPROAR COMEDY 41, 65, 66 RISE 168, 169 RISE HELICOPTERS 208 RIVER GRILLE AT THE BRISTOL HOTEL 80, 119 RIVERSIDE CAFE 127, 149 RIVERSIDE GARDEN CENTRE 152 RIVERSIDE LEISURE CLUB 200 RIVERSTATION 126 ROBIN HOOD’S RETREAT 108 ROCK SHOP 169 ROCKFISH GRILL & SEAFOOD MARKET 128 ROCOTILLOS 115 ROLLERMANIA 178 ROMAN BATHS & PUMP ROOM 37, 202, 205 ROMAN BATHS KITCHEN 123, 149 RONDO THEATRE 41, 58, 65, 66 RONI SIZE 52 ROO BAR 92 ROOM 212 76 ROSCOFF DELI 149 ROSE OF DENMARK 46, 48, 108 ROSHNI 134 ROSTRA & ROOKSMOOR 73 ROYAL OAK 108 ROYAL PAVILION CAFÉ 149 ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY 73 ROYAL UNITED HOSPITAL 73 ROYAL WEST OF ENGLAND ACADEMY 72, 75, 76, 271 ROYCE ROLLS WHOLEFOOD CAFÉ 152 RSR MEN’S HAIR 188, 189 RUMMER HOTEL 108 RUNCIBLE SPOON 119, 125 RUPOSHI 155 RUSTICO BISTRO ITALIANO 140

SAKS 185, 189 SAKYA BUDDHIST CENTRE 233 SAL MONELLO’S COMEDY SHOWCASE 68 SALAMANDER 98 SALATHAI 145 SALLY LUNN’S 123 SALVATORE’S KITCHEN 138 SAM WELLERS 98 SAM’S KITCHEN 149 SAMARITANS 29, 229 SAME, SAME BUT DIFFERENT 127, 149 SAN CARLO 138 SANCTUARY SPA 189 SARACEN’S HEAD 98 SASPARILLA 92 SASSY AND BOO 182 SAUSAGE SHOP 161 SAVANA COFFEE 153 SCARLETT VINTAGE 182 SCHWARTZ BROTHERS 155 SCOOPAWAY 164, 165 SCOTCHMAN & HIS PACK 108

SEAFOODS 155 SEAMUS O’DONNELLS 110 SEAN VEIRA 200 SEAN HANNA 185, 187, 189, 275 SEASONS WHOLEFOOD 161 SECOND BRIDGE 51 SEE NO EVIL 219 SEEN TO BE DIFFERENT 182 SERGIO’S 138 SEVERN BEACH RAILWAY 214 SEVERNSHED 92, 126 SHAKEAWAY 155 SHAKESPEARE 110 SHAKESPEARE TAVERN 105, 110 SHANGHAI NIGHTS 14, 117, 279 SHARK BITE SURF, SNOW & SKATE CENTRE 178 SHEEPDROVE ORGANIC FARM FAMILY BUTCHERS 164 SHEESH MAHAL 127, 134 SHIP INN 110 SHIPHAM RIDING CENTRE 209 SHIRAZ 142 SHOP DUTTY 184 SHOWCASE 70 SIAM HARBOURSIDE 144 SIAN AND CROOKED RIB 218 SIMPLY THAI 158 SK:N 189 SKATING 204 SKOOBS BOOKSTORE 170 SKY BLUE FRAMING AND GALLERY 77 SLAPSTICK FESTIVAL 69 SLOCOMBE & GRIFFITHS HAIR AND BEAUTY 189 SLUG & LETTUCE 85, 92 SMITH & MIGHTY 52 SMITHFISH 165 SMITHS FISH BAR 158 SNAP 77 SNOW AND ROCK 178 SOCIAL 92 SOCIAL ECONOMY BRISTOL 218 SOCIETY CAFÉ 149 SOFA PROJECT 230 SOLO PIZZA 140 SOMA 77 SOMERSET CCC 78 SOTTO SOTTO 140 SOUK KITCHEN 143 SOUK KITCHEN 153 SOUKOUS 178, 180, 184, 275, 277 SOUNDS INTERNATIONAL 175 SOURCE 165 SOURDOUGH CAFÉ 158 SOUTHBANK 48 SOUTHGATE 179, 182 SOUTHMEAD HOSPITAL 200 SOUTHSIDE FOOD CO-OP 161 SOUTHVILLE CENTRE 200 SOUTHVILLE CENTRE CAFÉ 153 SOUTHVILLE DELI 163, 165 SPACE 195 SPARK 223 SPICE OF INDIA 134 SPICE UP YOUR LIFE 159 SPIKE ISLAND 77 SPIKE ISLAND CAFÉ 153 SPIRE BRISTOL 200 SPORTSMAN 108, 110 SPOT 119 SPOTTED COW 110 SPYGLASS BARBECUE & GRILL 126

SQUARE 68, 92 SQUARE KITCHEN 126 SS GREAT BRITAIN 23, 207 ST BONAVENTURE’S SOCIAL CLUB 41, 48 ST CHRISTOPHER’S INN 215 ST GEORGE’S BRISTOL 48, 49, 172 ST JAMES’ WINE VAULTS 44, 46, 98 ST MARY REDCLIFFE 203 ST NICHOLAS MARKET 165 ST NICK’S GAELIC FOOTBALL CLUB 211 ST PAUL’S PLAYERS 63 ST PAULS CARNIVAL 50 ST STEPHEN’S CAFÉ 153 ST STEPHENS 203 ST WERBURGHS CITY FARM CAFÉ 153 STA TRAVEL 215 STAG AND HOUNDS 103, 104, 105, 110, 271 STANDING STONE 218 STANFORDS 173 STAR & DOVE 110, 119 STAR & GARTER 110, 113 STAR FISH BAR 159 STAR INN 83, 95, 98 START THE BUS 48, 56, 92 STEEP HOLM ISLAND 203 STOKE BISHOP FISH BAR 159 STOKES THE GREENGROCERS 161 STONEHENGE 203 STRADA (BATH) 140 STRADA (BRISTOL) 138 STRAIGHT HAIR & BEAUTY CO 185 STREET FOOD @ BANGKOK 145 STUDENTS OF FAITH 230 STUDIO 195 STUDIO ONE AT CINEMA DE LUX 130 SUB 13 84, 85 SUBLOADED 51, 222 SUBWAY (BATH) 155 SUBWAY (BRISTOL) 159 SUGARLOAF 110 SUGO 126 SULIS PIZZA 155 SUPAKART 209 SURAKHAN 142 SUSTRANS 214 SUV 52 SW71 182 SWIFT MUSIC 179 SYNDICATE 56

T&PA MURRAY BUTCHERS 165 TAKE FIVE CAFÉ 153 TAKING OUT THE TRASH 219 TAMBO PERUVIAN KITCHEN 155 TAMPOPO 129, 143, 281, 283 TANTRA COMPUTERS 226 TAP & BARREL 110 TASTE OF CHINA 159 TASTING ROOM 123, 144 TATTOO STUDIO 179, 189 TEAHOUSE EMPORIUM 149 TEAM BATH (NETBALL) 78 TEAMSPORT 209 TELLING FROM BIRDS TOLL 219 TEMPLE GATE DOJO 200 TEOHS 143, 165 TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST 79, 224

TESS 229 TGI FRIDAY’S (BATH) 117 TGI FRIDAY’S (BRISTOL) 115 THAI BALCONY 145 THAI BALCONY MINI MART 161 THAI BASIL 145 THAI BY THE WEIR 145 THAI CLASSIC 145 THAI EDGE 145 THAI KITCHEN 145 THALI CAFE 134 THE NEW ROOM 203 THEATRE BATH 63 THEATRE BRISTOL 63 THEATRE ROYAL BATH 41, 49, 58, 60, 68 THEATRE VAULTS RESTAURANT 123 THEKLA 48, 50, 56, 86, 92 THERMAE BATH SPA 37, 186, 197, 204 THIS IS BATH & THIS IS BRISTOL 216 THREE SUGAR LOAVES 110, 114, 122, 249 THREE TUNS 110 THUNDERBOLT 48, 110 TIFFINS 153, 159 TIGRESS PRODUCTIONS LTD 223 TIKKA FLAME 134 TILLEYS BISTRO 127 TIMBUK2 56 TIME OUT 150 TINTO LOUNGE 92 TOBACCO FACTORY 41, 48, 49, 58, 61, 64, 68, 69, 77, 277 TOBACCO FACTORY CAFÉ-BAR 153 TOBACCO FACTORY MARKET 165 TOMLINSON HAIRDESSING 188, 189, 277 TONI AND GUY 185, 186 TONY’S CARIBBEAN FOOD 165 TOPPING & COMPANY 170 TOPPINGS 172 TOPPINGS AUTUMN FESTIVAL 172 TORO PAN ASIA 143 TOTAL FITNESS 210 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE 179 TOVEY’S SEAFOODS 165 TOWNHOUSE BAR & RESTAURANT 93, 119 TRADE-IT 216 TRAFFIC PEOPLE 182 TRAMSHED 85, 123 TRANSFORM 218 TRANSITION CITY BRISTOL 218 TRATTORIA DA RENATO 138 TRAVEL BRISTOL 216 TRAVEL MOOD 215 TRAVELWEST 6, 7, 213, 215, 292 TREASURE ISLAND SWEETS 165 TREBLEROCK 179 TRETHOWAN’S DAIRY SHOP 165 TRIBE OF FROG 51 TRINITY CENTRE 47, 48, 50, 56, 285 TRINITY INN 83, 98 TUBE DINER 153 TUMI 169 TUNNELS 48 TURMERIC 134 TWENTIETH CENTURY FLICKS 179 TWERTON CHIPPY 156 TWITTER 215 2CARSHARE. LIFTSHARE.COM 214 TYNTESFIELD 203 TYRELLS AT THE GRAND 126

U UNCLE SAM’S 184 UNIVERSITY OF BATH ACCOMMODATION OFFICE 220 UNIVERSITY OF BATH SPORTS TRAINING VILLAGE 195 UNIVERSITY OF BATH SPORTS TRAINING VILLAGE 195 UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL BOTANIC GARDEN 206 UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL CENTRE FOR SPORT, EXERCISE & HEALTH 200 UNIVERSITY THEATRE 68 UPFEST 73 UPFEST GALLERY 77 URBAN WOOD 126 USTINOV 41, 58, 60 UTTAM LONDON 182 UWE ACCOMMODATION OFFICE 220

V CARS 214 VALENTINO 138 VAULTS 130 VELO LOUNGE 85 VENUE PUBLISHING 223 VENUE.CO.UK 215 VENUE’S MUSICIANS’ GUIDE 224 VICTIM SUPPORT 224 VICTORIA (CLIFTON) 101, 110 VICTORIA (ST WERBURGHS) 113 VICTORIA ART GALLERY 37, 72, 73, 202 VICTORIA FALLS ADVENTURE GOLF 208, 209 VICTORIA PARK PUB & KITCHEN 113 VIEW 72, 77 VILLAGE 179 VILLAGE POTTERY 153 , 229, 233 VILLAGER 126 VINCE’S ITALIAN PASTA & PIZZA 159 VINCENZO’S PIZZA HOUSE 138 VINTAGE & RARE GUITARS 175 VINTAGE STORE 169 VISITBATH.CO.UK 215 VISITBRISTOL.CO.UK 215 VITTORIA 113 VOLUNTEER BRISTOL 224 VOLUNTEER RIFLEMAN’S ARMS 98 VOM FASS 162 VUE (CRIBBS CAUSEWAY) 70 VUE (LONGWELL GREEN) 70

(BATH) 170 WATERSTONE’S (BRISTOL) 173 WEAPON OF CHOICE 73, 77 WEBBS OF WARMLEY 210 WEES LOUNGE BAR 89, 93 WEIR LOUNGE 51 WELLINGTON 113 WELLOW TREKKING CENTRE 209 WELLS CATHEDRAL 203 WELSH BACK SQUASH & HEALTH CLUB 200 WESTBURY PARK TAVERN 113 WESTCOM (SW) LTD 179 WESTGATE 98 WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM 203 WET & WINDY 208 WH SMITH (BATH) 172 WH SMITH (BRISTOL) 173 WHITE BEAR 101, 113 WHITE HART (BATH) 98 WHITE HART (BRISTOL) 113 WHITE LION 113 WHITE LION BAR & TERRACE 93 WICKHAM THEATRE 64 WILD CAFÉ 149, 150 WILD OATS 165 WILD WINGS 215 WILDFOWL & WETLANDS TRUST 203 WILDSCREEN FESTIVAL 69 WILKS 127 WILTSHIRE MUSIC CENTRE 44, 49, 50, 285 WINDMILL 113 WINDMILL HILL CITY FARM 153 WING CHUN ACADEMY 200 WONGS 117 WONKY! 79 WOODCHESTER MANSION 203 WOODLANDS CHRISTIAN CENTRE 233 WOODLANDS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 208 WOODS 89, 93, 127 WORKHOUSE CAFÉ 153 WORKING FOR THE CLAMPDOWN 219 WYEDEAN CANOE AND ADVENTURE CENTRE 206

YAK YETI YAK 135 YE SHAKESPEARE 105, 113 YELLOW SHOP 182 YEN SUSHI 142 YO! SUSHI (BATH) 142 YO! SUSHI (BRISTOL) 142 YOU LIFESTYLE SALON 185, 189 YOYO BURGER 159 YUM YUM THAI 145 YUMI 184

W.G. GRACE 113 WAGAMAMA (BATH) 143 WAGAMAMA (BRISTOL) 143 WAI YEE HONG SUPERMARKET 165 WAIFS & STRAYS 52 WALCOT STREET 179 WALKABOUT 113 WANTED RECORDS 169 WARDROBE THEATRE 41, 58, 64, 65, 68 WATER SKY BRISTOL 117 WATERSHED 41, 70, 71, 179, 223 WATERSHED CAFÉ-BAR 93, 126 WATERSTONE’S

ZAK’S SANDWICH BAR 159 ZARA 184 ZAZA BAZAAR 130 ZAZU’S KITCHEN 127 ZEN HARBOURSIDE 117 ZERO G 210 ZERODEGREES 86, 93, 127 ZEST BISTRO 119 ZIO 138 ZION BRISTOL 77 ZION COMMUNITY ARTSPACE 179 ZIZZI 138 ZUMBA WITH NECTARIA 200

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