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Rooftop Bars & Sweet Treats Around Bristol

Join your host, Terence Williams, for a sky-high and sugar-filled tour of Bristol. This week, we’re mixing rooftop cocktails with crêpes, gelato, and dessert cafés — six fully verified spots where the views are great, and the treats are even better. Each business has a live website and confirmed location, so you can plan your next evening out with ease. 📍 Places Featured: Bambalan Website: bambalan.co.uk Address: Podium Level, Beacon Tower, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 4XE Highlights: Mediterranean-inspired food and cocktails served on a vibrant rooftop terrace with panoramic city views. The White Lion Bar (at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin) Website: hotelduvin.com Address: Sion Hill, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4LD Highlights: Iconic terrace bar with one of the best views in the UK — overlooking the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Avon Gorge. Zerodegrees Website: zerodegrees.co.uk Address: 53 Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BA Highlights: Rooftop microbrewery and bar serving craft beer, wood-fired pizzas, and pasta dishes with skyline views. Chez Marcel Website: chezmarcelcreperie.com Address: 43 Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EP Highlights: Cosy French crêperie offering both sweet and savoury galettes. A perfect dessert or light dinner stop in the city centre. Swoon Gelato Website: swoononaspoon.co.uk Address: 31 College Green, Bristol BS1 5TB Highlights: Award-winning artisan gelato bar serving rich Italian-style gelato, seasonal specials, and vegan sorbets. Creams Café Website: creamscafe.com Address: 23–25 Baldwin Street, Bristol BS1 1NA Highlights: Modern dessert parlour serving waffles, crepes, sundaes, cookie dough, and milkshakes — great for late-night sweet cravings.

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Street Food & Market Eats in Bristol

Join your host, Terence Williams, for a six-stop tour through Bristol’s vibrant street food scene. From sizzling tacos and charcoal-grilled kebabs to buzzing markets filled with global flavours, this episode showcases top street food vendors and market spots — all with active websites so you can plan your next foodie adventure with ease. Places featured: Pura Vida Tacos Website: pura-vida.co.uk Address: Mobile vendor — locations vary weekly (check website) Highlights: Mexican-inspired food truck serving tacos with bold flavours. Vegan, veggie, and gluten-free options available. Murray May’s Food Van Website: murraymays.co.uk Address: Unit 5, Lawrence Hill Industrial Estate, Bristol BS5 9LT (preparation site); events across Bristol Highlights: Middle Eastern kebabs cooked over charcoal. Free-range meats, homemade sauces, and a striking vintage van. The Little Taquero Website: thelittletaquero.co.uk Address: Mobile vendor — appears at markets and festivals (check schedule online) Highlights: Handmade corn tortillas, weekly rotating fillings, and award-winning street food with authentic Central American roots. St Nicholas Market Website: stnicholasmarketbristol.com Address: The Exchange, Corn Street, Bristol BS1 1JQ Highlights: Historic indoor market with global street food stalls. Street Food Market open Tuesdays and Fridays. Finzels Reach Market Website: finzelsreachmarket.co.uk Address: Old Temple Street (near Counterslip), Bristol BS1 6BX Highlights: Rotating food traders twice a week. Open Wednesdays and Fridays for high-quality, diverse lunch options. Bristol Eats Website: bristoleats.co.uk Address: Paintworks, Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3EH; plus pop-up locations Highlights: Street food collective curating top local vendors. Expect ever-changing dishes at pop-ups and events around the city.

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Bristol’s Best Local Restaurants

In this episode, host Terence Williams explores five of Bristol’s standout independent restaurants known for their originality, sustainability, and local pride: Places featured: Caper & Cure Website: www.caperandcure.co.uk Address: 108A Stokes Croft, St Paul’s, Bristol BS1 3RU Little Hollows Pasta Website: www.littlehollowspasta.co.uk Address: 26 Chandos Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6PF Ragù Website: www.ragurestaurant.com Address: Unit 25, Cargo 2, Museum Street, Wapping Wharf, Bristol BS1 6ZA 1 York Place Website: www.1yorkplace.co.uk Address: 1 York Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1AH Poco Tapas Bar Website: www.pocotapasbar.com Address: 45 Jamaica Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS2 8JP

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Brunch & Breakfast Favorites Around Bristol

In this mouthwatering episode, your host, Terence Williams, takes you on a six-stop journey across Bristol’s most beloved brunch and breakfast venues — from leafy cafés to vibrant, independent spots. Let’s dig into each one. The Crafty Egg Website: thecraftyegg.co.uk Address (Church Road site): 203–207 Church Road, St George, Bristol BS5 9HL The Orchard Coffee & Co. Website: theorchardbristol.com Address: 20 Clouds Hill Road, St George, Bristol BS5 7LA Boston Tea Party (Park Street location) Website: bostonteaparty.co.uk Address: 75 Park Street, Bristol BS1 5PF The Garden of Easton Website: thegardenofeaston.co.uk Address: 89 St Marks Road, Easton, Bristol BS5 6HY The Bristolian Website: thebristolian.co.uk Address: 2 Picton Street, Montpelier, Bristol BS6 5QA Burra (Redland location) Website: burrabristol.co.uk Address: 7 Lower Redland Road, Bristol BS6 6TB

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Independent Food Shops & Bakeries in Bristol

In this episode, Terence guides listeners through five beloved independent food purveyors—from heritage bakeries to artisanal cheese specialists—each reflecting craftsmanship, locality, and community spirit. Featured Places: Farro Bakery Website: farro.co.uk Address: 1 Brunswick Square, St Paul’s, Bristol BS2 8PE Hart’s Bakery Website: hartsbakery.co.uk Address: Arch 35, Lower Approach Road (under Temple Meads), Bristol BS1 6QS Lockdown Loaves (Winterbourne) Website: lockdownloavesbristol.co.uk Address: 13 Flaxpits Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1JY The Bristol Cheesemonger Website: bristol-cheese.co.uk Address: Unit 8, Cargo 2, Museum Street, Wapping Wharf, Bristol BS1 1ZA Little Shop & Pantry (LSP) Website: littleshopandpantry.co.uk Address: 66 Northumbria Drive, Henleaze (Westbury Park), Bristol BS9 4HW

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Bristol’s Hidden Gem Pubs & Bars

Bristol’s Hidden Gem Pubs & Bars Host Terence Williams takes listeners off the beaten track to five of Bristol's most intriguing drinking spots—from historic inns and cosy alehouses to a dramatized prison-themed cocktail bar. Places featured: The Green Man, Kingsdown – snug pub, local ales, pub quiz, free curry Mondays. Website: No official site found. Address: 21 Alfred Place, Kingsdown, Bristol BS2 8HD Kings Head, Victoria Street – Grade II listed with historic tramcar bar and heritage interiors. Website: Part of Good Chemistry Brewing’s site: goodchemistrybrewing.co.uk/pages/kings-head Address: 60 Victoria Street, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6DE Llandoger Trow, King Street – 17th-century pub linked to Treasure Island and haunted legends. Website: llandogertrow.co.uk Address: King Street, Bristol BS1 4ER Nova Scotia Hotel, Spike Island – well-preserved Victorian-era pub interior with maritime detail. Website: novascotiabristol.com Address: 1 Nova Scotia Place, Hotwells, Bristol BS1 6XJ Alcotraz: Cell Block Two-Two‑Six Website: alcotraz.co.uk (Bristol location) Address: 1 All Saints Street, Bristol BS1 2LZ

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Bristol's Offbeat Cultural Venues

Bristol’s Offbeat Cultural Venues Host Terence Williams guides listeners through five unique cultural hubs in Bristol where independent spirit, creativity, and community shine—beyond mainstream arts and entertainment. Places featured: Cube Microplex Website: cubecinema.com Address: King Square (near), Bristol (exact address via site) The Louisiana Website: thelouisiana.net Address: Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 6UA Thekla Website: (Official site through Thekla/Bristol venue guides) Address: Docked at Mud Dock, Bristol Floating Harbour Exchange Website: (Refer via community listing) Address: 72–73 Old Market, Bristol BS2 The Jam Jar Website: thejamjarbristol.com Address: Central Bristol (detailed address via website)

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