Welcome to autumn, and all the cosy vibes and deliciousness that entails, No mentions of pumpkin spice here, instead I’m all about heavy red wines, hearty stews and ales in tiny pubs, all of which you can achieve with the events listed below.

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News

Congratulations to the brilliant Panunzio’s in Cotham for winning the Best Dessert Shop award at England’s Business Awards for the second year running – if you haven’t tried their delicious gelato yet, remedy that immediately!

And a round of applause to the three Bristol bakeries who have been shortlisted in the National Bakery Awards 2025: The Bristol Loaf, Farro, and Hart’s Bakery.

The Latin Market returns to Broadmead on Sunday 12th October, with street food, stalls and live entertainment.

Be the first to sample the new festive flavours and get a discount on chocolatey gifts at Zara’s Chocolates Christmas Preview on Wednesday 8th from 6pm.

Start practising now – the annual El Rincon Tortilla de Patata Competition returns on Sunday 30th November! If you think your cooking skills are up to scratch and you could lift the trophy, head on down.

Think While You Drink returns on Thursday 9th October, with a talk on ‘Heritage Brewing Past and Present‘ at The Robin Hood on St Michael’s Hill. Sign up here.

Souk Kitchen’s popular Greek Sunday Roast returns on 19th October – it’s £35 for two courses and you can book here.

Dining events

Treat yourself to an extra special meal this month…

• Dobel Tequila night at Condesa (Wed 8th)
• Autumn tasting menu & Champagne pairing at No.4 Clifton Village (Thu 9th, £65)
• Vegetarian Tasting Menu at Caper and Cure (Thu 9th, £60)
• Sciallo Italian Sunday Lunch at Coexist Community Kitchen (Sun 12th, £26)
• Picky Bits with Talia & Ben at Interlude Coffee (Sun 12th)
• Hunters Table Tasting Menu at Tapps Wine Bar (Tue 14th, £65)
• Kitchen Takeover at Caper and Cure (Tue 14th, £45)
• Trafalgar Night at The Bank Tavern (Wed 22nd, £70)
• Papas – Day of the Dead Mexican five-course pop up at The Lock Up (Tue 28th, £54)
• Italian wine tasting and 5-course dim sum at Clouds (Tue 28th, £48)
• Five-course Indian-inspired menu from Romy Gill at Lido Restaurant (Wed 29th, £65)
• Murder Mystery Dinner at Future Inn Bristol (Fri 31st, £45)

Talks, tastings & workshops

Try or learn something new this month!

• Tue 7th – She Drinks Beer at The Good Measure
• Tue 7th – Volcanic wines tasting at Cave, £35
• Wed 8th – Carte Blanche French wine tasting at Carmen Street Wine (£30)
• Wed 8th – Meet the Cidermaker: Bushel+Peck at Small Bar, £15
• Wed 8th – Cheese & Wine Tasting at Averys, £37.50
• Wed 8th – Whisky Tasting with Torabhaig, £25
• Thu 9th – Spanish Wine Masterclass at Harvey Nichols Bristol, £35
• Fri 10th – Introduction to Classic French Cuisine at Cooking It, £80
• Fri 10th – Women’s Wine & Cheese Evening at The Mazi Project, £10
• Sat 11th – Bristol Old City Food & Drink Tour, £60
• Sat 11th – Introduction to Whisky Tasting at Spirited, £30
• Sat 11th – North Street Food Tour, £70
• Mon 13th – Korean Cuisine: Kimchi & Bibimbap at Cooking It, £90

• Mon 13th – Make Your Own Sauerkraut Fermentation Class, £20
• Mon 13th – Ramble Down The Rhône wine tasting, £20
• Tue 14th – Kurdish Cookery Class at The Mazi Project, £45
• Wed 15th – Turkish Cookery Class at Coexist Community Kitchen, £45
• Wed 15th – Taste of France – Loire Valley at Averys, £37.50
• Wed 15th – Charcuterie, Cheese and Wine Evening, £45
• Thu 16th – Introduction to Japanese Whisky Tasting, £35
• Thu 16th – KASK 101: It’s all part of the process, £35
• Thu 16th – Mastering The Brew Workshop at Wiper and True Taproom, £40
• Thu 16th – The Ultimate Rum Experience, £30
• Fri 17th – Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Workshop at Milk Thistle, £15
• Fri 17th – Cider Tasting at Winterbourne Medieval Barn, £20
• Sat 18th – Sake Tasting Experience at Jaded Dragon, £35
• Sat 18th – Wapping Wharf Street Food Tour, £35
• Sat 18th – Sri Lankan Cookery Class at Coexist Community Kitchen, £45
• Sat 18th – Foragers Walk in Brandon Hill, £15
• Sat 18th – Introduction to Japanese Whisky Tasting, £35
• Tue 21st – Sudanese Cookery Class at Coexist Community Kitchen, £45
• Tue 21st – Old Vines Masterclass, £35
• Wed 22nd – Wine & Raclette Night at Le Vignoble, £32.50

• Thu 23rd – Independent vs Official Bottling Whiskey Tasting, £35
• Thu 23rd – Cheese & Wine Tasting at Averys, £37.50
• Fri 24th – Fresh Pasta from Scratch Masterclass at Cooking It, £80
• Sat 25th – Bristol Old City Food & Drink Tour, £60
• Sat 25th – Vine to Wine tasting at The Square Club, £99
• Sat 25th – Wapping Wharf Gourmet Food Tour, £70
• Sat 25th – Beer and Whisky Pairing Experience at Psychopomp, £30
• Sat 25th – Saturday Introduction to Wine with Lunch at The Kensington Arms, £125
• Sat 25th – Introduction to Whisky Tasting at Spirited, £30
• Sun 26th – Halloween Spooktacular masterclass at Zara’s Chocolates, £55
• Tue 28th – Peruvian Cuisine at Cooking It, £80
• Wed 29th – New World Wonders wine tasting at Corks, £35
• Wed 29th – Day of the Dead Tequila and Mezcal Tasting, £25
• Wed 29th – Family Halloween Spooktacular masterclass at Zara’s Chocolates, £70 (1 adult + 1 child)
• Wed 29th – All Hallow’s Eve Eve, Eve at KASK, £35
• Wed 29th – Vino Italiano Naturale with Vinanima at Carouse, £35
• Fri 31st – Halloween Cooking & Baking Party at Cooking It!, £65

New places to visit

Limone Ristorante is now open in Bathurst Basin in what was formerly Casa, and before that Casamia. Expect classic Italian dishes in stylish surrounds on the harbourside.

Drizzle bakery is also now open on Christmas Steps, with freshly made cakes and great coffee.

Coming soon: Flat Iron steakhouse is opening on Clare Street in December.

That’s it for this month, you can 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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