Rooftop Bars & Sweet Treats Around Bristol

Rooftop Bars & Sweet Treats Around Bristol

21 Sept 2025

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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.