Special Offers / Deal of the Day
Deals of the Week, August 15-21
Here are this week’s independent food and drink deal picks from our food and drink partner Wriggle.
For those not in the know, Wriggle is a local startup whose goal is to help Bristolians discover and save money at quality independent food & drink establishments – and help great local businesses get the customers they deserve. Each of the offers only has a limited quantity and is only available for a specific day – so make sure you get a Wriggle on!
[And if you’re new to Wriggle, sign up and add the code “b247” to get an extra £3 off your first purchase]
Monday, August 15
Chance & Counters – Quickfire Boardgame Lunch
Usual price: £8.75
With Wriggle: £5
What?
Welcome to your favourite new lunch break. Scoff any hearty Chance & Counters baguette whilst sessioning some world-class, lunchbreak friendly games. Bring colleagues, Bring friends, bring your A-game. With this Wriggle you can easily squeeze in a quickfire game or two. Chance & Counters recommend the following quick games to play over the Lunchbreak on this Wriggle: Dobble, Rhino Hero, Sushi Go!, Jaipur, Tsuro, Hey That’s My Fish, Bohnanza, Red 7, Love Letter, 7 Wonders Duel. Get involved!
Where?
One of our new favourite hang-outs. Chance & Counters is Bristol’s first dedicated board gaming café, tucked at the bottom of Christmas Steps. It’s a purpose-built space that board gamers of all ages and abilities can enjoy, from casual players to seasoned strategists – brought to you by Steve, Richard and Luke. Serving everything from top-drawer local beers, to speciality coffee, quick lunches and evening bites – there’s something for everyone.
Tuesday, August 16
51 Stokes Croft – Any 2 Pizzas & 2 Pints/Medium Glasses of Wine
Usual price: £26
With Wriggle: £18
What?
Any 2 of 51’s internationally acclaimed wood fired pizzas, washed down with a couple of pints (Tuborg or Thatchers) or medium glasses of house wine. Be sure to check out their desserts too!
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. They stock a broad range of alcohol, from liquors to ales and everything else in between; why not try one of our delicious cocktails. Grab a tasty wood-fired pizza or handcrafted burger and catch up over some drinks.
Wednesday, August 17
Roll for the Soul – Any Khobez Wrap* & Salad Garnish
Usual price: £6
With Wriggle: £4.50
What?
They use Middle Eastern Khobez bread to serve up crunchy falafel, pan-fried halloumi OR succulent roast veg offerings. All served with homemade houmous , grated carrot and beetroot, shredded cabbage fresh herbs and your choice of sauces, all served with salad garnish. * Excludes the ‘Everything’ Wrap.
Where?
This place makes perfect sense. A little haven from the shiny corporate stuff nearby, Roll For The Soul champions community, great veggie food, quality drinks and an inclusive, informal atmosphere. This is Bristol’s answer to Look Mum No Hands in London and Mojo in San Francisco; a place by cyclists, for cyclists. But you don’t have to be a cyclist to take refuge here. Although it’s probably time you bought a bike.
Thursday, August 18
Pickle @ Temple Meads – Any Sarnie & Any Crisps & Any Can
Usual price: £5.50
With Wriggle: £3.95
What?
A bloomin’ great sandwich Wriggle from the lunchtime maestros at Pickle. Sarnie, crisps and a can for only £3.95! Hot Chick, Pickled Pig, Big Fish, Block Rocking Beet, Rumpy Pumpy, Big Papa, Easy Brie-zee, Smashing Chickpeas, Salmon-ai Warrior…. They all sound awesome and they all taste awesome. Take that, lunch break. There’s a great grassy area nearby to relax on, too; time to get out of the office and get in a bit of a Pickle about your lunch!
Where?
Our friends at Pickle are busy serving fresh coffee, great breakfast and tasty lunch daily in the heart of Bristol – both near Temple Meads and now in Underfall Yard. ‘Fresh fast food’ is their motto, and we like it; it’s not always easy to find proper food served quickly in a convenient location; enter Pickle.
Friday, August 19
Yume Kitchen – Chicken Katsu Curry & Rice
Usual price: £6.50
With Wriggle: £5
What?
Fill your boots with a freshly prepared crispy breaded chicken with Japanese curry sauce and a healthy portion of rice.
Where?
Yume Kitchen is a fantastic independent, authentic Japanese restaurant with great style and a friendly atmosphere. The food is exceptionally well prepared, healthy and fresh – with a delicious range of sushi, bento boxes, tempura, noodle dishes, dumplings, Katsu curry, miso soup, stir-fry dishes, desserts and much more!
Saturday, August 20
Salt Cafe Deli – Full English/Veggie Breakfast
Usual price: £7.95
With Wriggle: £5
What?
Go see your friendly neighbourhood cafe deli for a cracking, freshly prepared fry up (veggie or meaty). Make sure you check out their great Extract coffee and loose leaf teas whilst your there. A great place to spend the morning and unwind.
Where?
A beautiful new addition to the Bristol food scene. A cosy and stylish destination which provides a friendly, comfortable place to eat top-draw food, drink excellent beverages and have a swell time. They use ethically and locally sourced suppliers as a rule and organic wherever possible. Expect homemade cakes, pastries, sandwiches on artisan bread, frittatas, hearty salads and killer breakfasts. There’s a fully stocked deli too!
Sunday, August 21
To The Moon – 2 x Bloody Mary
Usual price: £14
With Wriggle: £7
What?
If a decadent conclusion to your weekend is in order, then To The Moon’s Bloody Marys are a perfect Sunday soupçon. Start with a healthy splash of the good stuff (we’re talking Double Vodka and Port), add lashings of Tomato Juice and a sharp squeeze of lemon and finish with the right sort of piquant & tang: Tobasco, Worcestershire Sauce and a pinch or two of seasoning. Serve over a bed of ice, add a mate and chuck some decent chin wagging into the mix and we reckon your afternoon is sorted.
Where?
Take one small step down Midland Road and discover To The Moon – another giant leap forward for Old Market’s bar scene and one of Bristol’s most noteworthy new hangouts. It’s a place full of character where you’ll find reclaimed furniture, stunning wall murals painted by local artists and a bar-front pieced together with vintage copies of Rolling Stone magazine. The music is brilliantly curated (encompassing everything from beats to indie) and there’s a great selection of delicious artisan cocktails and local craft beer to enjoy (think Good Chemistry, Arbor & Dawkins). Time here is best spent enjoying the space, chatting with friends, perusing the selection of local and sustainable fashion in the lounge area or kicking back in the blissful secret hideaway at the end of the bar (a room barely big enough for 6 people and a vintage Chesterfield sofa). Under a canopy of glass and bathed in natural moonlight, there’s surely no better night-time hideaway in Bristol.