Everything you could possibly want to eat and drink - grown, reared, caught, brewed, pickled, baked…read moreor smoked locally by the stallholders. I like to saunter along, barter with the chirpy market folk and pick up various things for my tea - buffalo mozzarellla, honey, jam, crumbly bread and slabs of fresh meat. Don't go there when you're hungry - it's dangerous as you'll come away with twice as much. Head down to Corn Street, near St. Nick's market, every Wednesday 9.30 am -2.30pm.

Everyone in Bristol sounds like farmers so for a proper Bristolian experience a trip to the city's…read morefarmers market is a good idea. The focus is on fresh food from local producers; its the farmers themselves that are selling you the goods. There's more or less everything you could imagine finding on a farm, with highlights including the various organic meat stalls (v. expensive) and the fruit stalls later in the summer, when you can get some of the recent strawberry crop People know about their goods and love to talk about it. This isn't a supermarket experience and people are keen to have a chat - it's a bit like being in the countryside, funnily enough. It runs on a Wednesday, so if you're working in the city centre (it's based by St. Nicholas Market on Corn Street) treat yourself in your coffee/lunch break and pick up some crusty bread and cheddar cheese. You'll feel much better than you would queueing up with the other suits, even if it does cost a little bit more.

We stumbled on this one day and will definitely go back. Located on the corner of Whiteladies and…read moreApsley Road (near the church), the market takes place on the first Friday and third Saturday of very month (morning). I am wheat intolerant and found a great selection of delicious rye and spelt bread freshly baked. Other stalls included local fruit and veg (we like supporting local entrepreneurs and fresh farm produce invariably tastes better than polished supermarket goods!), a selection of homemade pies, cakes, chutneys and meat.

This market is growing from strength to strength with a bigger number of stalls and wider variety…read more Now taking place on the first and third Saturday of the month from 8.30am - 2pm, there is lots of new stalls as well as the regulars. From locally baked bread, handmade jams and chutneys, free-range eggs and meat, fruit and veg picked that morn, beautiful local cheeses, home-made cakes and bakes to local craftspeople selling pottery and bags. There's something for everyone at this very much loved market and even music too! A must for any discerning foodie who is interested in local, sustainable food. Corner of Whiteladies and Apsley Rd, Bristol. Outside the auction house.

I have to admit when I first saw this place (it was post woolworths shut down) that the brilliant…read morered and white of woolworths had survied in one store in Bristol, and to a certain extent that has happened! A former woolworths, that has adopted the shortened abreviation used by many of the loyal fans, and now sells a similar variety of selection of goods that you would find during the heyday of woolworths. From fruit and veg, to home and garden equipment as well as some bizzare little trinket type goods this store has it all. I pleade with you to shop here and keep the heart of woolworths alive! The comeback starts here! ... Pow!

So, Woolworths has died a sad death, but in its wake has come this cool idea - an indoor market…read more In the old premises of woolworths on Whiteladies road, this market holds a whole host of stalls, from high quality butchers, to fashionable clothing (I think BS8) have got a stall. It's a really nice idea and excellent use of the space - far nicer than seeing an empty shop unit. Think of it like a mini St Nicks market only in Clifton - you can pick fresh fruit and veg, meat, gifts, music, or just come in for a chat with one of the stall holders. Very good for the community, I highly recommend a visit.

This primarily food market takes place every Sunday and is a must for anyone concerned about…read moreethical, fair trade and organic products. It's a place for yummy hippy Bedminster mummies to bring their tearaway kids to play in a 'car-free' space and also a good opportunity to meander around in the outdoors. There are some exceptional food stalls here, where you can pick up some delightful cakes and preserves. Don't miss the tobacco factory's own bar and cafe too, the food there is great.

I have to say I was rather disappointed upon moving to Bristol and checking out the coolness that…read morewas the Tobacco Factory market. Coming from London and being used to Camden, Portobello, even Tooting market I thought "thats it"? I've been to bring and buy sales that were more exciting. Friends of mine bought some pieminster chicken of aragon pies from here and got food poisoning, not too nice. Disappointment at the small size of the market and food poisoning incidents aside, its nice that there is a local market here, there are some nice food stalls and a nice stall selling overpriced Nepali produce.

Really good food and really nice guys work there. I had just landed from my flight and a 2hr Uber…read moredrive so I was starving. They were kind and walked me through the ordering process. I'm not in this city for long so I'm grateful these people left a nice impression.

One of St Nick's many little gems and a firm favourite for lunch!…read moreHuge portions of homemade salads, hummus, delicious dressings (make sure you have the chilli jam if you like things hot!) and of course the crowning glory-the tastiest, crunchiest falafel a in town-all for £4.50! Have them in a salad box or in a pitta and make sure you grab a free sample or two whilst you're in the queue!

There are several different butcher shops on Gloucester Rd and as a result, one would assume, each…read moreneeds to do something slightly different in order to survive. Packert Butchers is known in these parts for its sausages. Hardly surprising being a butcher shop you may think, but the extent to which different sausages are produced here is really quite interesting. From Italian to Hungarian, all sausage styles have been mastered here in what they call their 'mini sausage factory'. As one would expect for such an outstanding business that's been here for twelve years all the meat is fresh, local and where possible, organic. Open before and after you go to work, this is a clean, fresh and professional butcher. Little reason not to visit then unless, well, you're a vegetarian.

This is by far my favourite butchers in the area, it's a good old fashioned family run business…read moretheir main focus is about selling good quality produce, no quirks or gimmicks! The owner is really friendly and will always point out the right cut and quantity of produce to meet your needs. The sausages are amazing here, the lamb and mint are pretty special and the chorizo flavoured ones are awesome on a BBQ. I struggled to find a butcher around here that would beat Packerts for quality and value. Although I don't live close by anymore Its definitely worth a trip back to stock up the freezer.

Well I have to say i'm a little shocked no one else has written a review about this little gem!…read more This fruit and veg shop is fantastic, it's shaped like a horseshoe, you enter in one end, your nose filled with the smells of so many glorious fresh fruits and vegatables, you have a little nosey around as you make your way around the horseshoe and then you come out the other end after your magical healthy journey and pay for your goods. The price is fantastic and I truely hope that the supermarkets don't squash this shining beacon of what is so great about buying local produce. The front of the shop is red lettering and white background and is listed as 'Fruit market' above the exite and 'EAST STREET fresh fruit and veg' above the entrance - please take note, we can't be doing with people ruining thier perfect system!

"Get your strawberries" is currently what you'll hear being shouted by the grocers on East Street…read more It brings me back to my student days walking down Henry Street in Dublin. Its not a middle class farmers market, its a proper old fashioned market, with fresh and delicious smelling and tasting fruit at bargain prices. It also has a gorgeous array of plants for sale out front. I keep being tempted by them but am usually on my bike when I go to the market. In a world where local supermarkets sell overpriced bland fruit and veg grown in far flung corners of the world it is encouraging to see such a fantastic market still surviving despite the large Asda down the road. Its got character, cheap prices and delicious produce. Well worth turning your nose up at the inferior supermarket produce and taking the extra stroll up East Street to get some tasty treats. Craving some fresh strawberries now!!

Granted, not as regular as you would perhaps want, but a farmers market once every month is better…read morethan no farmers market at all! It's a pretty big occasion in Fishponds, and many of the locals (and not so locals) turn up in force to sample the sweet delights of the local(ish) farming comunity. From you flash frying beef steaks to your pork and apple sausages, and your fresh baking potatoes to you spring onions with extra punch there is something for everyone. The food quality is top notch, better than anything you can buy in the supermarkets. Great to stock up if your planning a month of wonderous food, or to treat yourself to a big fat juicy steak just because you can!

Remember the second Thursday of every month - something exciting comes to Fishponds, and that's a…read morerare occurence in itself. It's only been happening for about a year and it's held on the little grassy bit between Straits Parade and Fishponds Road. The stallholders are local bods and farmers themselves, extremely approachable and know all about the beautiful produce they peddle. Best of all are the free samples of cheese, chutneys and bread etc lined up on each stall. You could practically eat your entire lunch for free. The delish selection includes: cordials, juices, mineral waters, jams & spreads, baked goods, fresh fruit, veg and salad, meat, poultry and fish, pastas, pickles, cheese and dairy.