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Vegan & Plant‑Based Dining in Bristol

Join your host, Terence Williams, for a six-stop plant-powered journey across Bristol — a city known for its progressive food scene and outstanding vegan options. From ethical street eats to creative vegetable-led dining, these fully verified spots showcase the best in plant-based Bristol. Places featured: VX Bristol Website: vxbristol.com Address: 123 East Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4ER Highlights: One of the UK’s original vegan junk food cafés. Expect burgers, loaded fries, nachos, milkshakes, and a mini grocery shop with vegan essentials. Oowee Vegan Website: ooweevegan.com Address: 65 Baldwin Street, Bristol BS1 1QZ Highlights: Fully vegan branch of the popular burger chain. Known for indulgent burgers, dirty fries, and plant-based milkshakes — all served in a fun, urban setting. East Village Café Website: eastvillagecafe.co.uk Address: Arch House, Boyce’s Avenue, Clifton Village, Bristol BS8 4AA Highlights: Vegan co-operative café in a stylish converted arch. Creative brunch plates, homemade cakes, smoothie bowls, and relaxed community vibes. Cafe Kino Website: cafekino.coop Address: 108 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3RU Highlights: Worker-owned, nonprofit café serving vegan breakfasts, burgers, stews, and cakes. A cultural hub with ethical sourcing and grassroots energy. Cheung’s Vegan Kitchen Website: cheungsvegankitchen.com Address: 15 Sandhurst Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 3PJ Highlights: Bristol’s go-to for vegan Chinese cuisine. Offers flavourful noodle dishes, crispy tofu, and mock meats in generous portions — available for dine-in or takeaway. Root Website: rootbristol.co.uk Address: Unit 9, Cargo 1, Gaol Ferry Steps, Wapping Wharf, Bristol BS1 6WP Highlights: A vegetable-led fine dining experience where seasonal veg takes centre stage. While not fully vegan, the menu is plant-focused, beautifully plated, and deeply satisfying.

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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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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 Creative Workshops & Maker Spaces

Join your host, Terence Williams, as he explores six hands-on creative venues across Bristol, each offering the chance to slow down, get inspired, and make something with your own two hands. From pottery and painting to sewing and silversmithing, these workshops are perfect for curious beginners and passionate makers alike. Every location is verified with a working website and public address, so you can book your next session with confidence. 🛠️ Places featured: Creative Space Bristol Website: creativespacebristol.co.uk Address: 39 High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5HD Highlights: A friendly studio offering a wide range of creative workshops including sewing, dressmaking, silver clay jewellery, upholstery, print-making, and more. Mudworks Pottery Studio Website: mudworksbristol.com Address: Unit 17, Windmill Hill Business Centre, Bartley Street, Bristol BS3 4DB Highlights: An artist-led ceramics studio with classes in wheel-throwing, hand-building, and beginner-friendly pottery sessions in a relaxed, inclusive space. Zed Alley Clayhouse Website: zedalleyclayhouse.com Address: 6 Picton Lane, Bristol BS6 5PX Highlights: A welcoming pottery school in the heart of the city’s arts quarter, offering taster sessions and multi-week courses in wheel-throwing and hand-building. Kiln Workshop Website: kilnworkshop.com Address: 63 North Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS6 5AD Highlights: A colourful studio where guests can paint pottery, try silver work, and join fun, social craft evenings — BYO drinks encouraged for adult sessions. Old Market Manor Maker-Space Website: oldmarketmanor.com Address: Barton Manor, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0RL Highlights: A large-scale workshop space for creatives working in wood, metal, furniture-making, and jewellery — with rentable benches and courses for serious makers. The Community Pottery CIC at St Anne’s House Website: stanneshouse.org/projects/the-community-pottery Address: St Anne’s House, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4AB Highlights: A not-for-profit community pottery offering affordable classes in hand-building and wheel-throwing, with a fully equipped kiln and glaze studio.

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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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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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Independent Bookshops & Literary Corners of Bristol

Join your host, Terence Williams, on a six‑stop journey through Bristol’s literary undercurrent — the independent bookshops, reading spaces, and creative hubs where stories are found, shared, and celebrated. Each featured shop has a live website and address, so listeners can visit or explore further. Places featured: Storysmith Books Website: storysmithbooks.com Address: 236 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1JD Highlights: Curated fiction, non‑fiction and children’s selection; in‑store café and regular literary events. bookhaus Website: bookhausbristol.com Address: Unit 4, Rope Walk, Wapping Wharf, Bristol BS1 6ZJ Highlights: A radical, thoughtful indie shop with a focus on politics, small presses, and community events. Stanfords (Bristol) Website: bristol.stanfords.co.uk Address: Corn Street, Bristol (in the historic market district) Highlights: Travel, maps, guidebooks, literary works; part of Bristol’s heritage of exploration through books. Gloucester Road Books Website: gloucesterroadbooks.com Address: Gloucester Road, Bristol Highlights: Independent shop with contemporary curation, local author support, community energy. The Small City Bookshop Website: thesmallcitybookshop.co.uk Address: Church Road, Redfield / East Bristol Highlights: Community hub, broad selections in adult & children’s titles, author events and local focus. Max Minerva’s Marvellous Books Website: maxminervas.co.uk Address: Henleaze, Bristol (plus Portishead branch) Highlights: A cozy neighbourhood bookstore with a wide range of stock and personality.

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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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