Welcome to March – let’s hope that it’s a drier month than February, or January! I’m still very much in the hearty food and cosy corners vibe, but more than ready to enjoy some blue skies
Read on to get tempted by special dinners, wine festivals, Mother’s Day events and more…
News
First up, congratulations to the Bristol bars who made it into the Top 50 Cocktail Bars list: Filthy XIII (#18) and The Milk Thistle (#40). The brilliant Hideout in Bath also made it to #25.
A new night market is coming to Paintworks! Chow Down Fridays launches on 5 April with three street food traders (Soul Fries, Urban Eatz and Bo Bom Gelato), DJs and drinks from Moor Beer, Psychopomp and Counter Culture. The market runs from 5-9pm and is free, but if you nab a ticket you’ll get a taster plate from each trader and a drink from the bar.
Exciting news if you’re a homebody – you can now buy frozen Bertha’s Pizza to cook and enjoy at home! Pick them up from any of the following shops: Tout’s Langford, Five Acre Farm Shop, Corks of North Street, Papadeli, Brockley Stores or The Public Market.
Espensen Spirit are releasing a limited edition Hot Cross Bun Liqueur for Easter, if you want to complete your seasonal collection! (I’m still working my way through their Christmas pudding vodka and chocolate orange gin).
You’ve probably seen that there’s now a Bristol Beer Bike, which can accomodate6-12 guests on a trip around the city, and costs £450 for one hour, including all-you-can-drink beer. The thought terrifies me, but each to their own!
Congratulations to Noah’s in Cumberland Basin for being named the 3rd best in the country at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2024. I’ve eaten there a couple of times now and can confirm – absolutely banging fish and chips (make sure you also order the curry sauce), and their other seafood dishes are superb too. Don’t miss their Lock Keeper’s Lunch deal: fish, chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce served with a mug of tea, available six days a week. They also do some good pre-match deals if you’re on your way to Ashton Gate for a game of rugby or football.
Dog Day Afternoon is back at Lost and Grounded’s brewery on Sat 16th, with dog contests and a chance for your pet to star on their new beer can design! Food will be provided by Fat Dad’s Kitchen and of course you’ll be able to drink your way through L&G’s beer range at the bar. Lost and Grounded will also have a pop-up from Tonkotsu on Sunday 3rd, and their International Women’s Day Beer Launch at the brewery on Friday 8th, with food and DJs.
There’s a pop-up market at Ahh Toots on Sunday 17th in collaboration with The Monday Pasta Club, with fresh cook-at-home pasta, focaccia and tiramisu.
If you’re a fan of bottomless drinks, the latest addition to the offers in Bristol is the Friday night Supper Club at Par 59, which has bottomless drinks with Asian-inspired bites and mini golf for £35 per person.
- Check out my mega guide to Food & Drink Offers in Bristol
She Drinks Beer is back at The Good Measure in Redland on Tue 5th, and don’t forget that they also have a pub quiz every Monday.
TNT Tacos are popping up at The Scrandit until Sunday 17th with their 100% GF menu, which includes Venison Birria & Chicken Tinga, as well as vegan tacos.
Sample your way through 20+ local beers, ciders and wine at the Wrington Beer Festival on Fri 8th and Sat 9th March. Tickets start from £5 and there will also be live music in the evenings.
There’s still time to nab your ticket for the Great Bristol Wine Fest at Paintworks in April, with hundreds of wines to taste for £35 per person. Or get an earlybird ticket for the Sausage & Cider Festival at Document on 27th April (starting from £12.50).
Dinner events
- Root x Catley’s 8 course set menu (Sat 5th, £50)
- Burra North Street x Corks Spring Tasting Evening (Fri 8th, £75)
- Fish & Shellfish night at The Pony Chew Valley (Wed 14th)
- Barbie Movie Night at The Whitmore Tap – includes a glass of Prosecco and 4 courses (Wed 14th, £25 per person)
- Chef Ben’s Tapas Evening at Flourish (Thu 15th)
- Kasae Fraser (Masterchef finalist) supper club at The Scrandit (18th & 19th, £60)
- Sparkling wine mash up with dinner at Snobby’s (Tue 19th, £90)
- Blindfolded Dinner Experience at The Lost & Found (Tue 26th, £44.95)
- Barang supper club at The Scrandit (Tue 26th, £45)
- ‘A taste of Spring’ five-course menu at No.4 Clifton Village (Thu 28th, £55)
Mother’s Day events & offers
Looking for something to do with the special lady/ladies in your life? There are lots of events happening on Mothering Sunday (10th March):
- Mothering Sunday Soul Brunch at Bambalan (£25)
- Mother’s Day set menu at Bulrush (£50)
- Afternoon Tea at No.4 Clifton Village (£28)
- Lunch under Concorde at Aerospace Bristol (£42)
- Afternoon Tea at Clifton Observatory (£35)
- Mother’s Day brunch and lunch at Baffled King
Tastings, classes & tours
Try something new this month…
- Sun 4th – British wine night at Tare Bistro, £30
- Wed 6th – Enjoy Australia and New Zealand wine tasting (£40)
- Wed 6th – Cheese & Beer Tasting at Wiper and True Taproom (£20)
- Wed 6th – Somali Cookery Class at Coexist Community Kitchen (£45)
- Wed 6th – Agricole Rhum Tasting and ‘Ti Punch Making at Spirited (£25)
- Thu 7th – Mexican Street Food class at Little Kitchen (£73)
- Thu 7th – Orchard Ale Cheese & Beer Tasting at Wiper and True Taproom (£20)
- Fri 8th – Gin Lover’s Masterclass at Psychopomp Microdistillery (£30)
- Sat 9th – Saturday Introduction to Wine with Lunch at Hotel du Vin & Bistro (£110)
- Sat 9th – Wines Of Central & Eastern Europe with Native Vine (£25)
- Sun 10th – Macaron Masterclass at Little Kitchen (£70)
- Mon 11th – Ramble Down The Rhône wine tasting at 22 Clifton (£35)
- Wed 13th – South Africa and the USA wine tasting at The Scrandit (£40)
- Wed 13th – Cider vs Vegan Cheese at The Cider Box (£25)
- Thu 14th – Vietnamese Street Food class at Little Kitchen (£73)
- Thu 14th – Whisky Lover’s Masterclass at Circumstance Distillery (£30)
- Sat 16th – Bristol Street Food Tour (£25)
- Sat 16th – Italian Fizz Tasting with Native Vine (£25)
- Sat 16th – Bristol Cider Tasting Tour (£34)
- Sat 16th – St Patrick’s Day Party at Spirited (£10)
- Wed 20th – ‘Call My Bluff’ wine tasting at Le Vignoble (£20)
- Wed 20th – Lillet Spritzes and Watercolour Painting at Spirited (£15)
- Wed 20th – Brewing Experience at Fierce & Noble (£60)
- Wed 20th – Chocolate and Wine Matching at The Scrandit (£45)
- Thu 21st – L’affinage du Fromage cheese & wine tasting at Averys (£50)
- Fri 22nd – Gin Lover’s Masterclass at Psychopomp Microdistillery (£30)
- Sat 23rd – Fine wine cellar tasting at Averys (£60)
- Tue 26th – Full of Beans class at Coexist Community Kitchen (£56)
- Wed 27th – Cheese and Wine Matching Evening at The Scrandit (£45)
- Wed 27th – Nigerian Cookery Class at Coexist Community Kitchen (£45)
- Wed 27th – Beer and Whisky Tasting with Filey Bay at Spirited (£25)
- Wed 27th – The Wines of Bouard-Bonnefoy at Cave (£40)
- Thu 28th – Scotch Egg Masterclass at Little Kitchen (£65)
- Thu 28th – Whisky Lover’s Masterclass at Circumstance Distillery (£30)
- Sat 30th – Root classic dishes class with Rob Howell, £95
- Sat 30th – Wapping Wharf Gourmet Food Tour (£60)
- Sat 30th – Easter Egg Masterclass at Little Kitchen (£68)
- Sat 30th – Hotspots & Hidden Treasures food tour (£60)
- Sat 30th – Paint and Wine event at Averys (£50)
New openings
Freshly-opened places include Eatchu on Clifton Triangle, Morales Cafe on Cheltenham Road and Goldbrick House on Park Street.
You can also now visit Dao Chao on Broad Quay, The Colosseum in Redcliffe, Brew n Bites on Bedminster Parade and Lockleaze Coffee Shop.
Condesa will be opening very soon on Whiteladies Road, One B Coffee House on Gloucester Road and a bit further down the line, The Forge & Fox will be opening on Church Road in St George.
That’s it for this month, let me know what you’re planning on booking over on Twitter or Threads, see what I’m eating on Instagram or see the latest local food news by following A Life Less Organised on Facebook.
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