Sam’s guidebook
Places to visit
The M-shed is a great (and free) museum detailing Bristol's rich history. They usually have great photographic exhibitions on the top floor (although these you do need to pay to get in)
219 locals recommend
M Shed
Wapping RoadThe M-shed is a great (and free) museum detailing Bristol's rich history. They usually have great photographic exhibitions on the top floor (although these you do need to pay to get in)
A contemporary art centre with fantastic cafe and book shop. On warm evenings a lovely place to sit outside and enjoy a drink
154 locals recommend
Arnolfini
16 Narrow QuayA contemporary art centre with fantastic cafe and book shop. On warm evenings a lovely place to sit outside and enjoy a drink
In my opinion, the most exciting museum in the area. Step into this museum ship and find out what it would have been like as a passenger crossing the Atlantic in the 19th century (cramped and very smelly!)
331 locals recommend
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Gas Ferry RoadIn my opinion, the most exciting museum in the area. Step into this museum ship and find out what it would have been like as a passenger crossing the Atlantic in the 19th century (cramped and very smelly!)
North Street has a great selection of bars, charity shops, arty type shops and lots of incredible street art
15 locals recommend
North Street
North StreetNorth Street has a great selection of bars, charity shops, arty type shops and lots of incredible street art
Food scene
You'll find traditional and delicious fish and chips here along with a slightly fancier sea food menu too.
7 locals recommend
Salt and Malt Wapping Wharf
Gaol Ferry StepsYou'll find traditional and delicious fish and chips here along with a slightly fancier sea food menu too.
Treat yourself to some delicious Japanese food, just a ten minute stroll from the house
18 locals recommend
Seven Lucky Gods
2 Wapping RdTreat yourself to some delicious Japanese food, just a ten minute stroll from the house
The Athenian
Gaol Ferry StepsGreat cheap eats
places to drink
A traditional cider pub with lots of character, down by the docks. Try a pint of Nott Normal cider - it's the best (and made by our family - so we are bias!)
9 locals recommend
The Orchard Inn
High RoadA traditional cider pub with lots of character, down by the docks. Try a pint of Nott Normal cider - it's the best (and made by our family - so we are bias!)