Welcome to cosy season, time for festive markets, dark beers, mulled beverages and STODGE. Read on for lots of tasty ways to enjoy the month ahead, and let me know what you’re planning on doing over on Instagram.
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The Bristol Foodie Gift guide
We all love novelty socks and comedy DVDs, but surely the best present of all to receive is the gift of food (or money, money is also very good).
I usually try to top up the stockings of my nearest and dearest with a few local Bristol treats (inevitably a few find their way into my cupboard, but I see it as commission for my thoughtfulness), so should you be wondering what food & drink gifts to get for friends and family, allow me to show you some of your options…
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Bristol Food & Drink: October
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.
Let me know what you decide to book over on Instagram, and if you enjoy reading these hefty monthly guides, you can shout me a coffee to say cheers!
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Bristol Food & Drink: September
It’s 10 days late, but better late than never! Despite the delay, I couldn’t miss out on telling you about the exciting events and openings this month, and it’s definitely a bumper month for festivals and new places.
Remember to let me know over on the socials what you’re going to book – I love hearing what you all get up to!
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Bristol Food & Drink: August
It’s a packed August ahead, with bank holiday festivals, new openings and some fun workshops to sink your teeth into. Let me know what you get up to!
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Bristol Food & Drink: July
On we trot into July, even though it feels like it’s been July for weeks with this heat! Luckily there are plenty of opportunities to cool off in beer gardens, restaurants terraces and at food festivals this month.
If there’s one thing I’d say this month, it’s to book a table at one or two of your favourites, because it’s been a brutal few months for hospitality businesses and if there was ever a time to show your appreciation, now’s the time. Alternatively, leave a lovely review on your platform of choice, or recommend your fave places to your pals, every little helps!
And now, on to the tasty events happening this month…
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Food & Drink Offers in Bristol
If you’re looking to try somewhere new or stuck for ideas for where to eat and drink, hopefully some of these brilliant deals will tempt you in.
Make sure you follow your favourite bars and restaurants on social media (or sign up to their newsletter) for the most up to date promotions and events, and remember that it’s a tough time for hospitality businesses, so your support is more valuable than ever. Get out there – eat, drink, be merry and support your local indies!
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Bristol Food & Drink: June 2025
Here it is, we’re into summer and my birthday month! And before I head off on holiday for a week, here I am putting together your guide for all things delicious this month.
Don’t forget to tell me what you’re planning on booking over on Instagram, I’m nosey like that. And if you want to show your appreciation for this guide, you can set up a subscription or shout me a birthday sangria to say cheers if you like. On we go!
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The Best Brunches in Bristol
Weekends are special for all sorts of reasons, and not just the fact that you’re out of the office for a blissful 48 hours.
The two greatest reasons must be the fact that you have the opportunity for a lie-in and also that you get to take as long as you want over your breakfast, without having to try and eat your toast whilst simultaneously putting on your coat and shoving your packed lunch in your bag.
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Bristol Food & Drink: May 2025
May is a great month, because we get two bank holiday weekends to start and end the month, and seeing as it’s the final month of my 30s, I intend to spend a lot of them celebrating.
Read on to see some picks for the long weekends, plus festivals, tours, tastings, special dinners and a few new openings. Tell me what you decide to go to on Instagram!
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Bristol Food & Drink: April 2025
What’s not to love about April – the flowers are back, we have a four-day weekend in the middle of the month, and it’s just about acceptable to sit in a beer garden again.
Lots of events are being added all the time for this month, so I’ll be updating this guide over the next few weeks – let me know what you’re planning to go to over on Instagram !
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Country pubs near Bristol
Here it is, the most requested guide I’ve done so far! People have asked me to write a list of country pubs near Bristol for years, and after visiting a fair few of these and also getting a handful of extra recommendations, here are some of my top picks.
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Food stalls at St Nicholas Market
I’ve lost count of the amont of times I’ve been asked “What food stalls are there in St Nick’s Market?” or what the newest additions are to Bristol’s food haven, so I figured that it was time to write this guide.
I’ll strive to keep this blog as up to date as possible, which means of course making sure I go there for lunch as much as I can. It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it!
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Bristol Food & Drink: March 2025
Here we are, on the brink of spring finally! I can almost taste the pub gardens.
As we emerge from our winter hibernations, there’s plenty to tempt you out, whether you’re looking for a slap-up dinner, beer festival, gin making class or want to visit a brand new restaurant.
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Bristol’s Best Harbourside Restaurants
Summer in Bristol means eating and drinking by the Harbourside, right?
Personally, my ultimate sign that the sunshine has arrived is when I see legs dangling over the quayside outside Arnolfini, or people jostling for space along the jetties nearby.
This guide is mainly focused on nabbing some a bite to eat in the harbour – if you’re more focused on waterfront boozing, take a look at my Harbourside Pub Crawl guide.
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Bristol Food & Drink: February 2025
It’s my first guide of 2025, and I don’t know about you but I’m fired up for another year of good eating and drinking!
Read on to find out what’s opening this month, where you can celebrate Valentine’s Day, or where you can just enjoy a good munch. Let me know over on Instagram where you decide to go!
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A short break in: Málaga
Spain is my favourite country to visit, and I’ve seen a few different parts of it now, from the green mountains of Galicia and dramatic coastline of the Basque Country to the heat of Madrid and beautiful beaches of the Balearics. I’ve now made a few trips to the lovely city of Málaga on the Costa del Sol, so thought it was worth sharing some of my tips!
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Bristol Food & Drink: 2024 Highlights
It’s been a while, but the highlights list is back! These have always been some of my favourite blog posts to put together – not only is it nice to get some top tips on where to eat from local chefs, landlords, writers and tour guides, but it’s also such a nice way to end the year, seeing Bristol businesses celebrating each other.
I hope you’ll find a few places to add to your list for next year from the picks below, whether it’s a new place or a longtime favourite of one of the contributors. I’ve even put my picks in for the first time, but you’ll have to scroll down a way for those!
If you’ve enjoyed the guides this year, there’s the option to buy me a glass of wine to say cheers – thank you to the folks who have this year, I’m genuinely chuffed whenever I get a notification!
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Bristol Food & Drink: December 2024
Welcome to chilly December! This month is a slightly abridged guide, as I know most of you have too many appointments already, or don’t want to leave the comfort of your sofa.
If you’re looking for some last minute food-related gift ideas, I have tons on my Bristol Gift Guide!
If you are looking for some delicious things to do, here are a few suggestions…
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Bristol Food & Drink: November 2024
As we ease ourselves from a fairly mild autumn into the festive and frosty vibes of winter, it’s important to have some things to look forward to as the nights draw in!
Read on for lists of special dining events, boozy festivals, and whether you’re ready for it or not, Christmas shenanigans.
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Bristol Food & Drink: October 2024
We’re properly into autumn now, and I for one can’t wait to hit up some cosy pubs and get merry at an Oktoberfest party or two. There are also lots of exciting new openings this month celebrating everything from the harvest to Day of the Dead , so make sure to add them to your list.
Let me know what you get up to over on the Threads or Instagram!
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Bristol Food & Drink: September 2024
That cold twang is in the air, we’re on the way out of summer already. Although I’m happy with slightly chillier evenings as long as the rain stays away – I’m more of a cosy corner person than a sunseeker anyway. Roll on the red wine and comfort stodge!
This month sees a bunch of Oktoberfest events, foodie festivals and a hoard of new openings, so get your stretchy trousers on, and let me know what you get up to over on the Threads or Instagram!
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A short break in: Nice
The French Riviera, it conjurs up quite a lot of images: turquoise seas, glamorous (rich) people, art nouveau, casinos, white linen trousers, and stripy beach umbrellas. I don’t count myself as rich or glamourous, so I was curious to see how much I’d enjoy a break on the Cote d’Azur.
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A short break in: Brixham
A few quick facts about Brixham to kick us off: it’s the fishing port with the largest haul in England (and 2nd largest in the UK after Peterhead in Scotland), it’s part of Torbay which is a UNESCO Global Geopark, it has its own pirate festival every May, and it was also the landing point for William of Orange in the 17th century before he went on to be crowned King William III.
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Bristol Food & Drink: August 2024
What a sweltering start to August! All I seem to be craving at the moment is seafood and Margaritas, which sounds fine and dandy until I remember what an expensive habit that would be. If anyone would like to do a prawns & margs deal for summer, I’ll be at the front of the queue.
As you’d expect for a month with (hopefully) good weather and a bank holiday, there are plenty of festivals, snazzy dinners and other fun events to keep yourself busy. Let me know what you end up going to over on Instagram or whatnot, I love being nosey!
Oh and if you find this roundup handy, you can choose to buy me a cuppa to show your appreciation if you like – I’m always chuffed when anyone does!
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A Life Less Organised 