Bristol’s 10 best food and drink shops – according to our EatDrink24/7 panellists

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Here, in alphabetical order, are Bristol’s 10 best food and drink shops according to our panel:

Better Food
St Werburgh’s, Clifton and Wapping Wharf
www.betterfood.co.uk/stores

“This place is really great. I just love their selection. It’s not the cheapest, but they are ethical with all their sourcing, they are big purveyors of local food. We sometimes go in there to get product knowledge for Casamia. You see the odd thing that you’ve never heard of before. You always learn something when you walk in. Sometimes I also just pop into their café for a sausage roll or a salad.”
Peter Sanchez-Iglesias, Casamia

The Bristol Cheesemonger
Cargo 2, Museum Street, Wapping Wharf, BS1 6ZA
www.bristol-cheese.co.uk

“Rosie supplies most of our cheeses sourcing from the South West. Her cheese knowledge knows no bounds (and she’s lovely).”
Graham Faragher, Bertha’s Pizza

Buzz Lockleaze
6 Gainsborough Square, Lockleaze, BS7 9XA
0117 269 0006
www.buzzlockleaze.co.uk

“Recently discovered after dog walks at Purdown, this community-run enterprise is bright and welcoming. With a simple food offering and a carefully chosen selection of organic vegetables and wholefoods, it has become a regular stop.”
Laura Hart, Hart’s Bakery

Corks
Cotham Hill, North Street and Wapping Wharf
www.corksofbristol.com

“I’m a regular visitor to Corks of Cotham. They have a great range of spirits and beers and when I need a bottle of wine for with dinner I just walk in and tell them what I’m eating and they choose for me. There is such joy in not having to make decisions at the end of a long day’s work.”
Danny Walker, Psychopomp

Grape & Grind
101 Gloucester Road, BS7 8AT
0117 924 8718
www.grapeandgrind.co.uk

“Go and see Darren and try something new. He’s great at giving advice and it’s the least snotty wine shop I’ve ever been to. A great selection of wine and loads of interesting beers too.”
Elly Curshen, Pear Cafe

Hart’s Bakery
Arch 35, Lower Approach Road, Temple Meads, BS1 6QS
0117 992 4488
www.hartsbakery.co.uk

“There’s something magical about Hart’s. It’s not just the comforting, generously portioned pastry or the skilfully made coffee that make this place so great. The staff are like a family and we always feel at home.”
Dan Briggs, Billings & Briggs

Popti & Beast
94 Mina Road, St Werburgh’s, BS2 9XW
0117 955 6688
www.poptiandbeast.co.uk

“One of the best openings recently in Bristol. I love the combination of a great butchers with great meat and great provenance, and a wicked little bakery. It’s small and perfectly formed.”
Chris Williams, No. 25A Old Market

Source
1-3 Exchange Avenue, St Nicholas Market, BS1 1JW
0117 927 2998
www.source-food.co.uk

“All shops should be like this – friendly, knowledgeable staff who talk with love about their products and can tell you precisely where everything has come from and how it’s been produced.”
Claire Peeters, Food Connections chief exec

SweetMart
St Mark’s Road, Easton, BS5 6JH
0117 951 2257
www.sweetmart.co.uk

“Crucial for my home cooking ingredients. And I can’t pass through the deli without picking up some of the best Indian curries in Bristol.”
Navina Bartlett, Coconut Chilli

Wai Yee Hong
Eastgate Oriental City, Eastgate Road, Eastville, BS5 6XX
0117 952 4240
www.waiyeehong.com

“I don’t think there is a more comprehensive shop. I love standing in the noodle aisle, floor to ceiling, an avenue of noodles.”
Claire Thomson, food writer