Finally – longer and (slightly) sunnier days! I think we’re all more than ready for spring, and some bank holidays, so read on for some tasty ways to spend the month ahead…
News
Congratulations to Bulrush and Wilsons for retaining their Michelin Stars, and to RAGU for being added to the Michelin Guide!
Also well done to Noah’s for coming second in the country in the National Fish & Chip Awards, Lapin for shortlisted in Trencherman’s Awards 2026, and to Danny’s Burgers for making it to the final of the National Burger Awards.
Free From Festival returns to DOCUMENT on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th, showcasing lots of dairy-free and gluten-free vendors.
Bristol Beer Factory have released a special beer for International Women’s Day, a Kölsch IPA called Cowgirl Supernova, which will raise thousands for local charities. Pick up a gift set from their online shop or the taproom! Continuing the IWD celebrations, Carmen Street Wine are running their Fete Femme wine fair from 12pm on Sunday 8th March.
Dinners
Treat yourself to an extra special meal in March…
- Thu 5th – Elly Curshen, Fiona Beckett & Kate Hawkings at Carmen Street Wine, £60
- Wed 11th – Chef Shishir Sinha dinner at Nutmeg Street Kitchen, £44 (email to book)
- Thu 12th – Japanese Whisky Tasting Dinner at KIBOU, £45
- Thu 12th – Celebration of Fish & Shellfish at The Kensington Arms, £65
- Sun 15th – Greek Sunday lunch at Souk Kitchen, £35
- Sun 15th – Mother’s Day set menu at Lido Restaurant, £45
- Tue 17th – St Patrick’s Day tasting menu at BANK, £70
- Thu 19th – Women and Non-Binary Led Kitchen at The MAZI Community Kitchen, from £38
- Tue 24th – Blindfolded Dinner Experience at The Lost & Found, £44.95
Tours, tastings and workshops
Learn or try something new this month:
- Sat 7th – Wapping Wharf Street Food Tour, £35
- Sat 7th – Vine to wine tasting at The Square Club, £99
- Sun 8th – International Women’s Day Cookery Class at Cooking It!, £100
- Tue 10th – Kurdish cookery class at Migrateful, £45
- Wed 11th – Cheese & wine tasting at Averys, £37.50
- Wed 11th – Make Your Own Sauerkraut at Bristol Folk House, £20
- Thu 12th – Wine + Cheese Tasting at KASK2, £35
- Thu 12th, Fri 13th – Cocktail Masterclass at Harvey Nichols, £35
- Thu 12th – Turkish cookery class at Migrateful, £45
- Thu 12th – Make Your Own Hot Sauce or Chilli Jam, £60
- Fri 13th – Gin Lover’s Masterclass, £30
- Fri 13th – Moroccan cookery class at Cooking It!, £80
- Sat 14th – Truffles & pralines workshop at Zara’s Chocolates, £55
- Tue 17th – Peruvian cookery class at Cooking It!, £85
- Wed 18th – Make Your Own Hot Sauce Fermentation Class, £25
- Wed 18th – Wine + Cheese Tasting at KASK, £35
- Sat 21st – Bristol Old City Food & Drink Tour, £63
- Sat 21st – Blues & wine at Averys, £47.50
- Mon 23rd – Cotto Wine Club, £50
- Tue 24th – Gin tasting at The Kensington Arms, £45
- Wed 25th – Sudanese cookery class at Migrateful, £45
- Thu 26th – Wine masterclass at Harvey Nichols, £35
- Thu 26th – Cheese & Wine Tasting at KASK2, £35
- Sat 28th – Sri Lankan cookery class at Migrateful, £45
- Sun 29th – Be a Barista with OddKin Coffee Roasters, £70
New openings
You can tell that spring is approaching, because we have tons of new openings coming up.
Recently opened spots include Malago Coffee on East Street in Bedminster, Ernie’s Pizza in Wapping Wharf, and Billie’s on Gloucester Road. I also somehow missed Silk cocktail bar opening in Clifton Village in December, so consider yourself informed!
The Arjee Bhajee has moved from Kingswood to Hotwells, and also opened Thank Cod For That next door. Rice Box (little brother to the excellent Fat Rice) will open their kiosk in Wapping Wharf on Friday 6th, then be open on Fridays and Saturdays.
Flour House will open their new cafe in what was Kitchen by KASK on North Street shortly, and Haute Dolci will be opening their latest dessert cafe opening in Cabot mid March. Wapping Wharf will also see two more newbies arrive in March: Toastie Queens and Rice & Shine.
Openings a little later this spring include Lil’ Nashville country and western-themed bar on All Saints Street, Turcuisine on Cheltenham Road, Book Cellar wine bar and bookshop on Stokes Croft, and Crave at the top of Whiteladies Road.
And even further down the line are a potential restaurant pop-up at a long derelict site in Clifton Village, and an exciting new bar in former Stock Exchange building on St Nicholas Street.
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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