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BREAKFAST? Pinkmans Bakery on Park Street. They always have such delicious breakfasts and snacks; if I’m passing it’s rude not to pop in and get something... BEST BREW? I love The Crazy Fox; they make a delicious caramel latte and are always lovely. SUNDAY LUNCH? Grain Barge in Hotwells. I love just chilling on the boat, having a few pints of craft beer and tucking into a decent Sunday lunch. (The terrace is amazing in the summer, too.) QUICK PINT? I have a few little ‛quick pint’ places, but my favourite is Bristol Bear Bar in Old Market. It’s independently run and has great staff. CHEEKY COCKTAIL? Hyde and Co has some of the nicest cocktails and is a super cool bar. Definitely one of my favourites!
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POSH NOSH? I’ve always been a fan of The Ivy, and their Brasserie in Clifton has become a great place for food. It’s beautifully fitted out, and their Negronis are to die for, too! FOOD ON THE GO? Friska on Park Street always has nice little snacks for when I’m running around Bristol. The crayfish and avocado is one of my favourite lunches. TOP STREET FOOD? Chilli Daddy on Queens Road. When I’m working at mine late, I pop in quickly and I’m never disappointed – the beef noodle hotpot is my favourite. HIDDEN GEM? The Bank Tavern. Tucked out of the way on John Street, it’s very popular but has managed to keep its charm and isn’t swamped with crowds. ONE TO WATCH? The Florist on Park Street. I’m super excited to go try it out – it looks rather nice from what I’ve seen, going past it every day. WITH FRIENDS? Barrika Tapas Bar on Old Market Street is a great place to meet up with friends. It serves amazing home-cooked Spanish tapas and is super friendly.
COMFORT FOOD? I love pizza: L’Osteria in Quakers Friars is perfect for a lazy comfortfood binge. BEST CURRY? Nutmeg in Clifton Village. I’ve been a few times and every time has been delicious. I had king prawn malabar recently and it was one of the best curries I’ve ever tasted. BEST ATMOSPHERE? The Phoenix, Champion Square. They have great music, a cool and stylish decor, and a huge outside seating area. SOMETHING SWEET? Has to be Swoon on Park Street – they have the best caramel ice cream. BELTING BURGER? Three Brothers Burgers has to be one of Bristol’s best. I can’t pick a favourite burger, though, as everything on the menu is so good!
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QUICK! Now add this little lot to your contact book... • Pinkmans Bakery, Bristol BS1 5PJ; pinkmans.co.uk • The Crazy Fox, Bristol BS1 3JD; crazyfox.net • Grain Barge, Bristol BS8 4RU; grainbarge.com • Bristol Bear Bar, Bristol BS2 0BH; facebook.com/bristolbearbar • Hyde and Co, Bristol BS8 1JY; hydeand.co • The Ivy Clifton Brasserie, Bristol BS8 4DN; theivycliftonbrasserie.com • Friska, Bristol BS1 5PJ; friskafood.com • Chilli Daddy, Bristol BS8 1NE; chillidaddy.com • The Bank Tavern, Bristol BS1 2HR; banktavern.com • The Florist, Bristol BS1 5PB; theflorist.uk • Barrika Tapas Bar, Bristol BS2 0HB; barrikatapas.co.uk • L’Osteria, Bristol BS1 3BU; losteria.co.uk • Nutmeg, Bristol BS8 4DR; nutmeg.com • The Phoenix, Bristol BS2 9DB; phoenixbristol.com • Swoon, Bristol BS1 5TB; swoononaspoon.co.uk • Three Brothers Burgers, Bristol BS1 4SB; threebrothersburgers.co.uk