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!

I've wanted to go to Beese's since a friends showed me a photo about a year ago. I finally made it…read morethere last weekend and it was everything I was expecting and more! It was about a 20 minute walk from my mates house and incredible to think that you can get from St George to somewhere so lovely in a few minutes. Not that St George isn't lovely, but, um, you know what I mean! We got to the pub and had to call them to get someone to pick us up on the boat - which is the only way to get to them from the other side of the river. We sat outside and luckily for us (maybe not for some) there was some background music from a 40th party at the other side of the garden - which I loved, but some might not! The bar menu was pretty basic, but not short of your standard largers, beers, ciders and top shelf spirits. Food wise the menu was good. Nothing fancy but a decent selection of pub grub: burgers, wraps, steak, chips etc all nicely cooked. There were quite a few dogs in the garden which again I really liked. I don't have a dog but if I did then I'd definitely take it for a walk and 'spontaneously' stop here for the rest of the afternoon! I walked to the bar at one point and there was a mother duck with 4 little chicks running around the garden. I'm used to living in the city so I'm definitely not used to that; it was great! I hope summer never ends so I can go back to Beese's and sit in the garden every weekend!

When (the operative word) we get a sunny summer day I like to head down to Beese's for a lazy…read moreafternoon. Situated on the banks of the Avon, its a tea shop and riverside bar all rolled into one quaint package - great for a date or a light lunch with your nan! The full cream tea is less than £4 and they do a stonking BBQ too, with delish veggie alternative like double portobello mushroom burger with halloumi. Best of all, I like hopping on the Conham water ferry after my lunch, fare just 25 pence across the river and dogs go free! What's nice about the riverside cosiness of it is the history. The old Mrs Beese opened it in 1846, the captain of the ferry was Mr Beese. The decking area is chillax central, and they'll even erect a marquee for your wedding reception. Aww.

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.

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.

This little cafe is a hidden gem. During the day it is a cafe/tea room serving freshly made…read morebreakfasts, sandwiches & delicious home made cakes & scones. The service is impeccable & friendly, children are welcome & nothing is too much trouble. On a Friday evening from 7pm to 10pm the space is transformed into a fairy lit bistro & a 3-course dinner with two choices (one vegetarian) is served. All the food, including even the pasta, is made from scratch & is homely & filling. The Duchess is also BYO. The cost is £14 for 2 courses & £17.50 for 3 courses & includes home made bread rolls & tea or coffee afterwards - a bargain! In addition to opening hours, the cafe offers a catering service & accepts bookings for private tea parties & evening meals in house. Perfect for a birthday or other celebration. I can't recommend this lovely little place more!

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.

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!

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.

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!