Cafes / Sponsored Feature
Cosy up in Bristol cafes this winter
Winter has undoubtedly arrived in Bristol, so it’s a good job that our city has a superb selection of cosy cafés – ideal for escaping the cold this Christmas.
Whether you’re out on your own or with friends and family, Bristol City Centre BID has rounded up a selection of the snuggest independent cafés for you to relax in after a long day of Christmas shopping.
Mrs Potts Chocolate House
is needed now More than ever
On Park Street sits this delicious little independent café specialising in chocolate delights. Opt for a slice of their classic three-layered heaven cake and wash it down with a Chocolate Chai, made from roasted cocoa beans steeped in chai spices. Alternatively, grab yourself a milkshake made with local Marshfield’s ice cream and Bruton Dairy milk.
Bristol Loaf at the Beacon
The Bristol Loaf launches at Bristol Beacon – photo by Tereza Nekvasilova
Beacon and Bristol Loaf have teamed up to transform the newly refurbished space on the Lower Ground Floor. Bristol’s award-winning bakery – behind some of the best bread and baked goods in the city – serves up excellent Scandi-inspired breakfasts, lunches, and sharing boards, accompanied by speciality coffee or delightful natural wines from Native Vine.
Bristol Folk House
Tucked away on Park Street is the relaxing Folk House café. This relaxed and friendly space offers delicious food cooked with the team’s ethical suppliers’ best locally sourced ingredients. Their inviting menu consists of mixed salad plates, homemade tarts, toasties, and soups. Most meal deals include a thick slice of their famous, freshly made bread with butter – perfect for a cold wintery day!
Spicer+Cole
Spicer & Cole have four cafes across Bristol – photo: Martin Booth
In the heart of Bristol, you’ll find the independent coffee shop, Spicer+Cole. They serve the best artisan coffee – brewed to perfection – as well as loose-leaf tea. Each day their super fresh seasonal food is made from scratch, so whether it’s for breakfast or a lazy weekend brunch or lunch, any time of day is an excuse for a cosy coffee and cake.
Friska
Friska on Cathedral Walk in the Harbourside – photo: Martin Booth
Next up is one of Bristol’s favourite cafés, the recently re-opened Friska, which has many outlets across the city. Their coffee is expertly-made by their skilled and passionate baristas, and it’s the team’s mission to redefine expectations of how coffee and a bite to eat will make you feel. Their creative menu takes inspiration from cities across the world and is always made from ingredients they are proud to use sourced from suppliers they are delighted to work with.
Main photo: Martin Booth
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