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My Bristol Favourites: Roisin Tobin-Brooke
Roisin Tobin-Brooke has been chief executive of Bristol Ferry Boats since 2019; becoming the latest custodian of the blue and yellow ferries which have sailed along our city’s waterways for more than 40 years.
Bristol Ferry Boats is a non-for-profit community-owned business offering a ferry boat service as well as boat trips and tours, corporate occasions, celebrations, and more.
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These are Roisin’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Crepe & Coffee Cabin
The Crepe & Coffee Cabin has been on Prince Street since 2012 – photo: Martin Booth
“If I am in the mood for a decadent and delicious working lunch, then Crepe & Coffee Cabin is my first choice! No one makes better crepes or is more generous with the cheese!”
Beeses
The garden at Beeses – photo: Beeses
“Is there anywhere more beautiful to sit out and enjoy a drink or some food in the sunshine than Beeses? And there is no more appropriate way to get there than up the river by boat. They hosted the best staff party for us this year, and I have a hazy recollection of celebrating my hen do there too.”
The Lazy Dog
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“The older you get, the closer to home you want to be – even on a night out! Luckily, I have the best local in the world, the Lazy Dog. Amazing, friendly staff, great outdoor space, food and atmosphere.”
Underfall Yard
Since the creation of the Floating Harbour in 1809, Underfall Yard has been crucial to its operation and maintenance – photo: Martin Booth
“For me there’s nothing nicer than being by the water and my absolute favourite part of the walk is Underfall Yard – the historic heart of Bristol’s harbour. It’s amazing to see the boats out on the slip and the loving work that goes into their maintenance.”
Stoke Park
Stoke Park Estate is a fine landscape of open grassland, semi-ancient woodland and shaded groves with a wealth of historic features – photo: Ellie Pipe
“During the first lockdown, I enjoyed daily walks in Stoke Park. As soon as we were allowed to meet with one other person outdoors, I would drag everyone I knew to meet me there. There is so much to explore and the views are just magnificent. And despite being one of the most magical green spaces in the city, it is never overcrowded!”
Main photo: Bristol Ferry Boats
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