I've been to Heartfelt twice now for tea / coffee / cakes and I'm hopelessly enchanted. The owner,…read moreMandy, is genuine and friendly (as is her adorable puppy that floats around the shop like a little ball of well-behaved fluff). The setting is second-to-none, there are a few antique-y tables surrounded by vintage-everything draped vintage-everywhere. When other customers come in, they're often greeted by name and it gives you the feel that Heartfelt has a very happy and loyal fan-base in it's little nook on Alma Vale Road. I'll warn you now, though - you'll go in for a coffee and a cake, or a nice lunch and you'll end up wanting to buy one of everything before you leave. This single shop could provide my entire wardrobe (although it's slightly pricey, it's also completely unique - not a bad combination IMO). Heartfelt isn't in an obvious location so it's easy to miss, but it's well worth seeking out. It's less than a 5-minute walk from the major coffee shops on Whiteladies Road and it's endlessly better than those impersonal giants...

From the owner: We are a luxury vintage boutique and tea room nestled in a beautiful corner of Clifton in Bristol…read more We handpick the best quality, genuine vintage pieces including day wear, special occasion wear and accessories. We are also one of the only places in Bristol to offer a vintage bridal service.

We popped in here at the end of a very long walk for a quick cuppa. This place is very small with…read morea couple of tables, they have a few tables outside which is nice as I'm sure it's nice to sit there and watch the world of Clifton village go by. Hot chocolate is what this place does best I think, I had a regular hot choc with all the toppings, cream, flaked chocolate and marshmallows and it was very enjoyable, I also had a slice of polenta cake which was very nice. I'm giving it 3 stars just because it didn't feel particularly friendly or welcoming, the staff were all nice enough and no one did anything wrong but they were just not what I have come to expect from a good cafe.

Café Meme is a little café situated at the top of the mall in Clifton. It is a refreshing and…read morefriendly place that you feel welcomed into as soon as you step through the door - the staff are always smiling and happy to help you too, which is always great. From the outside it looks like your average little café, and has a glass front which lets light into the place and creates a relaxing atmosphere. The seats by the window are definitely the best - especially if you enjoy people watching whilst enjoying a coffee! The best thing about Café Meme is their hot chocolates - which I would definitely recommend! They make their hot chocolates using real melted chocolate, and they taste delicious. Try the white hot chocolate - it sounds unusual but is amazing! They serve a variety of light lunches such as paninis, soups, salads etc - so it's perfect if you just fancy popping out with a friend to grab a small bite to eat. One thing to note is that this café is fairly small, and doesn't have the capacity to seat many people - I have visited a few times before and it is often the case that you have to wait for a table. However, if you visit at slightly off peak times such as before lunch or in the afternoon then you are more likely to find a seat! Another bonus is their loyalty card scheme! If you visit often enough you can collect stamps which contribute towards a freebie at the café!

This place is super cute! The cakes we had were amazing. The staff were friendly and welcoming! The…read morebuilding is cute, just off the Christmas steps and it gives a little Harry Potter vibes. The other thing to note is they don't have WiFi because they are a laptop free zone. Which I actually really liked. You take the time to sit and connect and that's awesome!

We passed this place when it was closed and had to come back the next day to check it out…read more It's a lovely place to stop for a coffee and some cake. So many yummy looking cakes that it took us a while to decide what to get! I love that the cakes were all moist and had well balanced flavours. Definitely coming back later in the month to try more!

There's loads (I'd say too many) bars the part of Whiteladies road where this pub is. The sort of…read moreplaces you drink standing up and have to shout to get yourself heard. It's a relief, then, to find the Penny Farthing which resolutely is not one of these bars. It's not massively attractive from the outside, the sign in particular looking tired. Things get a bit better on entry. The long bar sweeps through the room elegantly, bringing up the character of the place. Although it could easily be dark and dingy, given the shape the room, they've lit it up well and succeeded in making it feel cosy. A good place to sit out a cold evening. They've made an effort with the selection of beers on offer. Prices hover around three pounds for a pint, which is a bit steep but fair considering what they're offering and the surroundings. Probably in virtue of not being like the rest of the drinking establishments along the road, this place doesn't get too many students (make what you want of that comment - personally I like a place with a studenty feel, but others disagree strongly). The Penny Farthing is a likeable pub and a welcome contrast to its neighbours.

This is a proper pub, one for watching the rugby and drinking a warm pint of Guinness in, ideal. It…read moredoes have a great little seating area outside, perfectly positioned on Whiteladies road, so you can sit and people watch, smoke, and laugh at anyone who isn't sat outside a pub doing those things. But don't expect any natural light inside. This is a traditional pub, with local regulars and lovely bar staff. They do a Sunday roast, but I really would advise against it, there are much better options nearby. But defiantly come here with a group of mates, sit around one of the high old oak tables, grab a pint (well one for each of you) and soak up the atmosphere. The Farthing is the only pub left in a sea of Tea Rooms and Falafel shops (or hippy nonsense as my unenlightened friends would say). Literally it's hilarious; it looks so out of place sat there by the road amongst the plethora of glass fronted, double glazed, chain restaurants and hair dressers. Let's just hope it stays there!

I visited this tea room with a friend yesterday. It's a friendly cafe located next to the water…read moretower on Durdam Down on Stoke Road. It's a great place to grab a drink and use facilities when you are out and about on the Downs. There is an indoor seating area with air conditioning plus outdoor tables and chairs which are lovely to sit out at when the weather is good. You can park for free on the road on Stoke Road.

The strangest cafe. Poor design layout (the best view is…read morebehind the bar). Poor deco (think changing rooms circa 1999) and over priced. The coffee is passable at best and for £3.50 for a plate of toast and beans and not much of interest on the menu it's stuck between a budget cafe and a local icon. Crying out for investment

This little tea room is nestled under a water tower, with Bristol Downs surrounding it. Their trade…read moreis mostly walkers and tourists, people with time on their hands. This makes for a completely different atmosphere to your typical coffee shop. People are never stressed or tetchy (this might be because not so many people are drinking coffee as well). The staff are busy but never rushed. Things are generally just a little bit more civilised. They have the usual selection of tasty looking cakes to tempt you. A cup of tea is something difficult to get wrong and they don't, thankfully. It's pretty small and get's full to bursting if the weather is good. I like coming here on a wet day (this will mean a bit of a trek if you haven't got a car, just think of the nice warm cup of tea you'll get on arrival) and feeling snug and warm. There's a menu, with the sandwiches decent value for money. The Downs Tea Rooms is polite and well mannered, and a bit less manic than the usual coffee house.

If I lived in Bristol, this might well become my regular bubble tea haunt. Only con is they get…read moreoverwhelmed easily and orders backup quickly. Even ordering ahead for 2 drinks with a 25-minute preparation time is not enough. I still ended up waiting over 10 minutes for the order I'd placed a half hour before even though there were no other customers when I showed up. Better to order ahead if during peak hours. Here they're more sensible with their sweetness levels, so I suggest going for their recommended sugar level. Not really a fan of their Signature Milk Tea, but I do like their fruit teas. Definitely feels like they take a healthier slant towards bubble tea.

From the owner: We do fresh fruit tea made with freshly cut fruit slices, fruit juice and freshly brewed loose leaf…read moretea. We invent all the recepies by ourselves, no copy and paste. To help our customers to get a healthier life style we only use natural and fresh ingredients, no artificial powder or syrup, which makes us different from all the other bubble tea shops. We care about the flavour as well as your health.

Free museum (donations welcome), very nice collection. In particular, I enjoyed the animal display…read moreof those found in and around the Bristol area and my spouse was excited to see the Banksy. We loved seeing the anti-racism display as well. There were several good options for children as well and we saw a school class enjoying the exhibits. We hadn't planned on this stop but popped in when we happened across it. The building is also beautiful! Worth stopping in!

For a smaller museum, this one is of the must stop learning experiences anywhere. It has an real…read morediversity of art, science, and history that works for any family or lifelong student. It is free of charge but they do ask for 5 pound donations (optional).

Chai Shai means 'tea and more' so you can tell just by the name that it isn't going to be your…read morenormal Jalfrezi and poppadom Indian restaurant experience. And it isn't. Far from it in fact. It's refreshingly brilliant! From the outside, Chai Shai is beautiful; dark and deep blue painted walls with a wooden sign really set it apart from its neighbors. They also have the nicest logo and typography I've seen in a long time. I really love their branding. The restaurant looks tiny from the curb, and it is, but it looks really welcoming. They have 3 wooden plant pots just under the window with some herbs and spices in them. Inside has two tables and a well stocked open glass fridge with all of their pakoras and samosas. The smell is so good as you enter I couldn't wait to tuck in! I was there for lunch and had the lunch box meal. It came with a really nice spiced rice, a chick pea curry, samosa and a pakora. The rice was perfect. It had just enough flavour without over powering the chick peak curry - which was also beautiful! I'd normally always go for a meat dish, but it wasn't an option. But I wasn't fussed while I was tucking in. It was spicy enough to take a break every now and again, but so tasty I couldn't stop eating. The samosa and pakoras were both fantastic and you can tell these guys have A LOT of practice in making them. I spoke to the owners for a while and their passion for Bristol and for giving something back to the community was inspiring. They were a lovely couple to chat to. They've only be open for 12 weeks and with their love for cooking amazing food and their love for Bristol, they're sure to do well. Definitely one of my favourite eating experiences in Bristol for a while. I can't wait to go back!

Good food and reasonable prices in this cute wee restaurant. Server is a pleasant young man and the…read moreowner is ever present to make sure things are as they should be. Check it out if you are nearby.