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Wriggle Guide To: Bristol’s Outdoor Eateries
Our food and drink partner Wriggle have gathered a small selection of their finest outdoor eateries for you all to celebrate the outdoors with some proper top quality local nosh.
Little Victories
Little Victories, opened by the charming John and Chris from Small Street Espresso, is the impressive big sister of their first venture – with an enormous floor to ceiling menu packed with mini-fist-pump inducing goodies. Expect the impeccably high standard coffees (courtesy of Clifton coffee) and the usual array of baked goods (courtesy of Hart’s Bakery).All of which can be enjoyed outside in the sunshine (with a view overlooking the ships in the harbour).
But in addition to the Small Street formula, you can now indulge in the likes of cheese and meat boards in the evening, washed down with a selection of local beers from the likes of Left Handed Giant, Arbour and New Bristol Brewery and a carefully chosen wine list to boot.
Woolly Cactus
The Woolly Cactus is a Tex-Mex food stand situated on the corner of Victoria Street and Bath Street just by the riverside and is undoubtedly the home of some of Bristol’s best burritos (but don’t overlook the fajitas, either). In the sunshine you could happily pick up a couple of large Burritos, take them to Castle Park hill, lean back and dine while Bristol’s working populace passes by. Be sure to check out chipotle chicken with sour cream & Jack cheese, but pulled pork and steak are also both exquisite.
Old Market Assembly
Fancy an evening on a roof terrace with a vibrant pub, grassroots theatre, artisan bakery, live world music, organic food and speciality coffee, underneath? This Assembly of culture in Old Market is sure to be your favourite new hang out and when the sun’s out you’ll be more than content to wile away the hours there considering it’s a business that places equal emphasis on people, planet and profit. Main courses start at £5.50, theatre tickets at £6, coffee starts at £2 and live music is free. And if that wasn’t enough there are 4 pints for a tenner on Wriggle!
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Casa Mexicana
Fancy taking your taste buds south of the border? This beloved Zetland Road institution has been whipping locals into a flavour fiesta since back in 1986. Staff excitedly explain the menu and the decor (pink walls, rustic Mexican furniture and cacti) is just the right side of cheesy. Speaking of cheesy, grub is rich and satisfying as Mexican is meant to be – not for them the mean, modish trend for tiny tacos. Portions are substantial, notably the signature sharing Fajitas – notionally for 2, but could serve 3. This spot has got a fine outdoor street-side seating area which can be enjoyed both day and night.
Pickle
For those not in the know, Pickle makes some of the most satisfying sarnies around. Whether for breakfast or lunch, your money goes a long way here: hefty hunks of local loaf stuffed with mighty meats, substantial salads, choice cheese and – of course – the pickliest of pickles.’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. We’d advise that you peck at your pickle in a nearby park (we tend to go for queen square), or down by the river. The choice is yours!
Biblos on The Hill
The outdoor decking of Biblos on the Hill is a beautiful place to enjoy the halcyonic September weather on a Saturday afternoon. At this Gloucester Road spin-off you’ll find all Biblos’ famous range of Caribbean/Mediterranean fusion wraps here but in addition to that there are the Sharing Platters – huge platters of Triple-Cooked Fries, Caribbean Coleslaw and Falafels or Jerk Fried Chicken – which are magical, particularly with the fiery Bajan hot pepper sauce (all are available at a discount on Wriggle). The Mezze platters are the final piece – hummus, baba ganoush, vine leaves, spanakopita and flatbreads amongst them and with a good selection of wines and local beers, 2 for 1 cocktails at select hours you’ll always be onto a winner at Biblos.
The Apple
You’ll be hard-pressed to pinpoint anywhere closer to the hearts (and palates) of local cider connoisseurs than this. A quintessentially Bristolian waterside haunt and bonafide floating institution around these parts, The Apple (a wonderfully characterful river boat with canvas covering on the top deck and a salubrious sofa retreat down below) gently bobs alongside its own cobbled quay and sun-drenched seating area on the Welsh Back, awash with friendly clientele and proudly serving real cider from an astounding assortment of bottles, barrels and boxes.
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