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My Bristol Favourites: Matt Taylor
Matt Taylor is a left-handed fast bowler at Gloucestershire Cricket Club.
Born in Oxfordshire and joining the first XI from Gloucestershire’s academy, he has been a member of the side since making his List-A debut in 2011.
Since then, the 27-year-old has gone on to take more than 200 wickets for the county in all formats, including 29 in Gloucestershire’s promotion-winning County Championship campaign in 2019.
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These are Matt’s top-five Bristol favourites:
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The White Lion is recently refurbished and has one of the largest terraces in the South West – photo: White Lion
“Overlooking the Suspension Bridge, the White Lion is one of my favourite spots for a cold pint on a sunny afternoon.”
“This is my favourite way to relax on a day off with a round at this fantastic course. Long Ashton Golf Club is always in great condition all year round!”
Cargo Cantina
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“This place at Wapping Wharf is the best Mexican food I’ve ever had. You can’t beat the fully loaded nachos at Cargo Cantina!”
The Downs
Three of the Seven Sisters on the Downs remain today – photo: Martin Booth
“The green in North Bristol is my favourite place for my morning run, as well as a barbecue in the summer months. We are so lucky to have this in the heart of Bristol.”
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“Can’t Dance Coffee, a little coffee shop in Victoria Square, is a local spot to me, where I always like to grab a morning coffee just a stones throw from Clifton Village.”
Main photo: Matt Taylor
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