Take a break & keep it local
Here’s our growing list of independent cafés in Bristol
Shopping local is thirsty work, so treat yourself to a hot drink and a locally baked slice of cake in one of these lovely coffee shops.
Bristol’s coffee scene is seriously thriving, so you’re spoilt for choice wherever you are in the city.
BS1 & BS2
Whether you’re passing Cabot Circus, The Christmas Steps, or shopping in The Galleries or Wapping Wharf, there’s plenty of cafés to unwind and relax in.
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Dareshack
Dareshack is a creative studio powered by coffee. We serve speciality coffee, cakes & lunch with funds reinvested in developing creative projects.
Vintry Building, Wine Street, BS1 2BD
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Better Food
We are an independent retailer and café, specialising in organic, local and ethical products. We stock some of the best Bristol brands which are perfect for gifting this Christmas.
The Prooving House, 21 Sevier Street, BS2 9LB
1-5 Gaol Ferry Steps, Wapping Wharf, BS1 6WE
94A Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2QX
278 Gloucester Road, Horfield, BS7 8PD
BS3
Just south of the River Avon, you’ll find Bedminster & Southville, brimming with independents along North Street and beyond. Make a pit stop for a luxury hot chocolate or some high grade coffee.
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Sweven
A boutique café serving a rotating collection of high grade, exquisite coffees and artisan pastries and cakes.
12 North Street, Bedminster, BS3 1HT
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Zara's Chocolates
Artisan chocolate shop & cafe in the heart of South Bristol, hand-making everything on site with a whole host of seasonal products and flavours to enjoy!
200 North Street, Southville, BS3 1JF
BS6
Between Whiteladies Road and Cheltenham Road you’ll find the lovely BS6 neighbourhoods of Redland and Cotham, plus St Andrews just across the way. Enjoy a delicious hot brew or a herbal tea and give your feet a rest.
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Wild Oats
Wild Oats is Bristol’s oldest health and wellbeing store. The store is full of natural remedies and foods for specialised diets, as well as gifts and homewares from local makers.
9-11 Lower Redland Road, BS6 6TB
BS9
Head north of Whiteladies Road, just past The Downs and you’ll soon discover the charm of Westbury on Trym. Perfect to explore outside of the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Goldfinch Café
We are an Art Café in Bristol. Join us for afterschool art clubs, preschool art sessions, yoga, art parties, holiday clubs, mindfulness sessions and art classes for adults.
10 Canford Lane, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3DH