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My Bristol Favourites: Abi Clarke
Abi Clarke is a comedian from Henbury whose sketches on social media have gained her millions of fans across the world.
Abi is now one of the organisers of Oppo Comedy every Thursday night at Barrelhouse on Gordon Road in Clifton.
Abi and the Oppo team handpick some of the best up-and-coming talent from the South West and beyond to perform, with each show also featuring a special guest headliner.
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These are Abi’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Toasted banana bread at Little Vics
The toasted banana bread is a favourites at Little Vics in Wapping Wharf – photo: Martin Booth
“I’m quite fussy eater. I don’t believe fruit should be in cake. But you need to try the toasted banana bread at Little Victories. It was my first ever banana bread and my life changed before my eyes. It is incredible.”
Arancini at Bosco
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“This was another food that changed my life, another food I dream about. Bosco in Clifton Village is my favourite, especially in the summer when they open up the front windows. Seven Lucky Gods in Wapping Wharf also do a katsu curry arancini which I had before Belly Laughs. I didn’t want to leave.”
Pride Rock at Blaise Castle
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“This is quite a difficult one to find. If you walk into the woods you will come across this large rock. If feels like you’re in Jurassic Park. You don’t feel like you’re in Bristol. Whenever anyone visits me I take them to Pride Rock. They often say it’s their favourite place in the world.”
Mrs Potts Chocolate House
Mrs Potts recently moved to larger premises further up Park Street – photo: Martin Booth
“As a die-hard chocolate fan, how could I not say Mrs Potts? Also, Swoon that used to be almost next door. I can recommend the mango and raspberry sorbet. Especially if you’ve just had a lot of chocolate from Mrs Potts and need something fruity.”
Flying Saucers
Ready to paint at Flying Saucers – photo: Martin Booth
“Flying Saucers is where I go for therapy. Painting is the only time where my brain switches off. It’s the time I don’t think I should be editing, doing this or doing that. I absolutely love going in there and just painting.”
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