Special Offers / Deal of the Day
Deals of the Week, September 12-18
Here are this week’s independent food & drink deal picks from our food & drink partner Wriggle.
Monday, September 12
Casa Mexicana – Burrito, Rice & Beans & Beer/Cider/Wine
Usually: £16
On Wriggle: £9.50
What?
The classic Casa Mexicana Burrito-with a choice of Chicken, Beef or Veg plus salsa, sour cream & cheese, and served with rice and beans. If that wasn’t enough to sate your taste buds it comes with a medium glass of House Wine or a pint of San Miguel beer or Stowford Cider.
Where?
Casa Mexicana has been camped on Zetland Road since 1986, serving up a top quality authentic Mexican experience with its pink walls, rustic Mexican furniture and cacti. The food is hearty, rich and satisfying as Mexican is meant to be, and regular trips to Mexico have kept the menu exciting and up to date. Don’t just take our word for their quality – they’ve rightly received praise from major publications such as the Guardian, the Independent and the Sunday Times.
Tuesday, September 13
White Rabbit – Any 12″ Pizza Lunch
Usually £9.95
On Wriggle £5.50
What?
Any White Rabbit Pizza with a plethora of choices; meaty, veggie, vegan and their award winning gluten free option. All the ingredients from the flour to the toppings are Italian imported and the dough is made in the archetypal Roman style. Wriggle strongly recommends trying out the Lumberjack Truffle Oil pizza and one of their excellent beers.
Where?
The White Rabbit has emerged out of the old Richmond pub opposite the Bristol Student Union, bringing with it a strong Italian identity that all the staff take huge pride in. Their rooftop terrace is ideal on a hot day, and accompanied by good music, a pint of Wriggle favourite Good Chemistry on tap, and, of course, their gold standard pizza.
Wednesday, September 14
Chance & Counters – Quickfire Boardgame Lunch
Usually £8.75
On Wriggle £5
What?
Any Baguette (can’t go wrong with the classic Bacon, Brie & Cranberry, or a Chorizo, Cornish Yarg, Red Onion Marmalade & Mixed Leaves baguette, for the more adventurous spirit) alongside a session of a time-friendly board game such as Dobble, Rhino Hero, Sushi Go!, Jaipur, Tsuro, Hey That’s My Fish, Bohnanza, Red 7, Love Letter, 7 Wonders Duel, both lovingly served and explained to you by one of the in-house waiter cum board game connoisseurs. Once you’ve spent a lunchtime in Chance & Counters, you’ll be dying to return for a 10 hour strategy session on the weekend.
Where?
At the base of the Christmas Steps, Chance & Counters is steadily emerging as a gem in Bristol’s cafe scene. It’s drinks choice on par with some of the finest pubs in Bristol, tasty baguettes and attractive yet practical decor not what you’d expect of the stereotypical board-game dungeon. Undoubtedly it is the huge book shelf of board-games (See above) that takes central pride at Chance & Counters, with over a hundred board-games to pick from. If you’re in need of help with choice, the knowledgeable team of waiters will help you figure out which game will stoke your imagination and teach you all the rules to save you from any confusion.
Thursday, September 15
The Apple – 2 Pints of Proper Cider + 1 Rustic Sharing Platter
Usually: £17.80
On Wriggle: £10
What?
A proper Bristol selection of cheeses, life-changing chutneys, mixed olives, grapes and crackers along side 2 pints of The Apple’s (and some would say Bristol’s) finest, craft-produced and organic cider. For the uninitiated Wriggle highly recommends a try of the Old Bristolian, sold in half pints, it tastes like an apple pie but kicks like bourbon. This deal the perfect way to end your Thursday day/ start your Thursday evening.
Where?
Gently floating along the cobbled banks of the Welsh Back, The Apple is undoubtedly considered a cider institution. Whether you choose to sit on the canvas covered top deck, the wooden picnic tables on shore, or the sofas closer to the bar in the hull, you will certainly find the perfect setting to enjoy a late summer cider (and cheese) haze.
Friday, September 16
Ironworks Supply Co – Any Burger & Homemade Wedges & Pint
Usually: £15
On Wriggle: £10
What?
The brilliant Ironworks are bringing new late opening hours every Thursday & Friday, enjoy with any burger, think Classic Beef, Minted Lamb, Hummus and Tzatziki, Pork & Apple, Lemon Chicken or Spicy Veg served alongside homemade wedges and any pint of Beer on tap.
Where?
By day a coffee shop, bar and clothing store, by night all the former, a restaurant, events venue. The Ironworks is a passion project for Buster and Jackie, the husband and wife team who’ve brought a world-travelled heavy metal attitude to the cafe business, doing breakfast, lunch and dinner. Oh, and clothing. Even if you miss out on this killer deal be sure to pop in for a coffee to witness this radical new establishment.
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Saturday, September 17
Bristol Old Vic – A Ticket to The Rivals
Usually: £30
On Wriggle: £5
What?
A riotous comedy of manners, The Rivals will be brought to life by director Dominic Hill (The Libertine) and stars Julie Legrand (Footballers’ Wives) and Olivier award-winner Desmond Barrit (The Comedy of Errors). The Rivals, Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s first and most loved play, will transport you to Bath in 1775 for a story which has been entertaining audiences for almost as long as our Theatre.
Where?
Bristol Old Vic is a cultural institution. It’s the longest continuously running theatre in the UK and following a huge redevelopment project, is now one of the most modern and comfortable with state of the art rehearsal rooms, a dramatically extended forestage and precision-engineered sightlines giving audiences an even more intimate theatrical experience. Plus their curation of plays and events is absolutely top-notch.
Sunday, September 18
51 Stokes Croft – Meal for 2 : Any Pizza & Any Large Salad & Wedges/Fries
Usually: £19.50
On Wriggle: £12
What?
This is the ultimate Sunday chill session, grab a table in the Garden (before it’s too late), sip on an ice cool beer and enjoy any wood fired pizza and any large salad, with a side helping of fries or wedges or sweet potato fries. Although our vote goes to sweet potato.
Where?
Based in the heart of Stokes Croft, at No.51, they offer you a cosy restaurant, two fully stocked bars and a beautiful garden area and its location serves as a peaceful reminder of the night before. They stock a wide range of liquors to ales and everything else in between; or if you’re in a special mood why not try one of their delicious cocktails.