Sam Gillies

Bristol Pantry is delivering exceptional food and drink from Bristol finest independent producers direct to your door every week! From Wiper & True beers and wine handpicked by the team at Avery’s to the highest quality cuts of meat from Popti & Beast and freshly baked bread by Pistrina, Bristol Pantry sells products from a […]

Local charity, Feeding Bristol, have launched their Healthy Holidays fundraising campaign, aiming to raise £20,000 to give less advantaged children the opportunity to play, learn and eat better throughout the summer holidays. Feeding Bristol was founded in 2017 in response to a statement made by the Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees, when he said publicly […]

A sign of what many venues may look like after July 4th One of the city’s best-loved hospitality groups, The Hyde & Co Group, have publicly released their post-lockdown restaurant manifesto, detailing how they’ll be ensuring the wellbeing of staff and customers as they begin to re-open their venues. Founded over 10 years ago, The […]

Anything related to Edward Colston continues to be removed across Bristol. This time St Mary Redcliffe and Bristol Cathedral have been the latest to take action, with any reference to Edward Colston being removed or covered up. The Bishop of Bristol, Bristol Cathedral, St Mary Redcliffe Church, and the Diocese of Bristol has released this […]

Hello my name is Edd, a Freelance Photographer. I’d like to tell you a short visual story about my love for the Clifton Suspension Bridge.  A few years ago I returned to the UK after the best part of a year travelling, it was time to follow a long-term dream and move to Bristol with […]

There’s just so much see on Gloucester Road Whilst COVID-19 continues to shut down most businesses you can find out which independent businesses are still operating in Gloucester Road here. You can also search within Best of Bristol to find independent businesses that are delivering and doing collection in Bristol: Bristol Food Bristol Produce Bristol Drinks […]

Independent business updates and how you can help support This article has now been superseded by the updates we have made to this website. You can now search within Best of Bristol to find independent businesses that are delivering in Bristol: Bristol Food Bristol Produce Bristol Drinks Bristol Shops This will be the main resource […]

Wriggle launch the Indie Kitty – a voucher system to increase support for independent businesses As Coronavirus grows, it’s getting increasingly difficult for small businesses across the UK, and especially in the hospitality sector. While leisure activities and eating out remain at the discretion of the individual and many choose to continue to support their […]

There’s lots of things to do in Stokes Croft Whilst COVID-19 continues to shut down most businesses you can find out which independent businesses are still operating in Stokes Croft here. You can also search within Best of Bristol to find independent businesses that are delivering and doing collection in Bristol: Bristol Food Bristol Produce Bristol […]

The best cats of Bristol For cat lovers in Bristol you only need to walk down a few side streets before you’ll no doubt run into a cuddly little floof.  Cats of Bristol has been featuring a variety of different cats from across Bristol, and here are 35 absolutely awesome Bristol cats you can admire. […]

Brilliant Bristol Balloon Fiesta Time Lapse Videos Did you hear? There was some sort of fiesta involving balloons going on last weekend. 500,000 people flocked to Ashton Court to watch balloons ascend. Well if you did miss it, we’ve uncovered 6 unbelievable time lapses so you can relieve every moment. 1. Friday evening for the launch of […]

Glorious close ups of the Bristol Balloon Fiesta Resident man on Bristol’s ground, Colin Moody was (like 499,999 other people this weekend) at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta capturing the best the balloons had to offer. 1. For some of us its the first time, for others they remember every event and come back proudly displaying their balloon […]

Stuck for something to do in August? Now until August 31st: Join about 500,000 people and take a picture of all the 70 Shauns in the City Now until 31st August: Have a look at ‘The Bristol Whales’ in Millennium square. A sculpture made from 70,000 old plastic bottles. Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th: Catch all of the balloons at Bristol […]

Hot Air Balloons Fly Over Bristol to Launch Bristol International Balloon Fiesta In this brilliant video from the 31st of July 2015, 25 hot air balloons take off to officially launch this year’s Balloon Fiesta. Running from August 6th to August 9th, the 37th International Balloon Fiesta looks set to be one of the best yet. […]

Will we be flying down a massive slide in Bristol? Have you ever noticed those massive events that keep appearing on Facebook recently? Well a new one has appeared proclaiming this: “Summer 2015 brings you the most exhilarating water event to ever hit Bristol! This event is free admission! You just show up and be […]

11 different ways to approach a Shaun on the trail. There’s 70 Shaun the Sheep’s in Bristol & multiple ways to interact with them. Colin Moody has brilliantly captured 11 different ways that you can approach a Shaun on the trail. 1. As an old friend, slightly intimidated by your new tattoos. 2. Working out route […]

Further details of DJ Derek’s last movements have been released Avon & somerset police have released further details of the last known movements of DJ Derek. Police believe Derek boarded the number 5 bus in the centre just after 11pm, July 10th. It’s then thought Derek got off on Brook Road’s junction before heading towards […]

DJ Derek has been reported missing DJ Derek who’s real name Derek Morris has not been seen for the last 3 weeks and has now been reported missing. Derek’s niece Jennifer has been appealing to the public on Twitter and Facebook for his safe return. Aged 73, Derek has lived in St Pauls, Bristol since 1978. Derek’s […]

Like bad films and live in Bristol? You’ll ruddy love this then. Run by Timon Singh, the brilliant Bristol Bad Film Club have been mesmerising audiences across Bristol with cult films, horrendous movies, and unknown classics. A Dwarf Filipino actor playing James Bond? Check. Cowboys and Dinosaurs? Check. The Room? Enough said. We spoke to these heroes of Bristol to delve […]

The Canteen, Bristol Now an institution of Stokes Croft, The Canteen is most commonly known for being the place where you’ll find the famous ‘Mild Mild West’ Banksy, some unusual Stokes Croft characters and an assortment of pretty tasty music. We spoke to Jamie Pike, one of its co-founders to find out just a little bit more about The Canteen. 1. […]

There’s lots of things to do in Bristol this July Stuck for things to do in Bristol during July? From snapping sheep sculptures to calling out Bristolian phrases in bingo, here’s 15 of them. Now until August 31st: Join about 500,000 people and take a picture of the 70 Shauns in the City July 4th – 12th: Do all […]

Naked Bike Ride in Bristol Over 400 people set off from the Full Moon in Stokes Croft on the naked bike ride in Bristol. Travelling over 4 miles around Bristol, the riders came back into Stokes Croft in a variety of vehicles and different variants of birthday suits. For more about Bristol’s naked bike ride, […]

Fantastic photos of Bristol from Nick Church I grew up in Portishead, which to anyone my age meant knocking about in the woods, crabbing in Portishead docks, and endless summer days at the open air pool (calling it the Lido came later, to make it sound posh). Inspired by my late Father, I became interested […]

The naked bike ride came to Bristol last weekend Kicking off at the Full Moon in Stokes Croft. Bristol hosted the world’s naked bike ride and surprisingly it was full of lots and lots of wobbly bits. We’ve found the 17 best things about the whole thing. 1. The Full Moon were happy with hosting a naked […]

St. Paul’s Carnival gets cancelled and this happens After St. Paul’s Carnival got cancelled a lady was interviewed by the BBC in St. Pauls. Unluckily for her, some passing St. Paul’s locals were ready to gate crash it. Still upset about St. Paul’s cancellation? Never fear here are 10 Alternatives to St. Paul’s Carnival. Want more […]

St. Paul’s Carnival may be cancelled but there’s plenty to do instead St Paul’s has been cancelled because of ‘ongoing challenges’ faced by the organisers. There will be a much smaller indoor event in September but nothing like the usual shenanigans. But all is not lost! There’s actually lots going on around Bristol so you […]

Foodies Festival Launches New Festival on The Downs in Bristol Celebrating 10th Anniversary 26-28th June Foodies Festival, the UK’s biggest celebration of food and drink, hits Bristol on the Downs this weekend 26-28th June to celebrate its 10th anniversary. There will be Michelin-star and celebrity chefs cooking live, mountains of artisan producers, new food and drink theatres and more street […]

Over 330 people are set to cycle naked through the streets of Bristol A part of the ‘World Naked Bike Ride’, Bristol is hosting the naked cycle event for the 6th time. Highlighting the vulnerability of cyclists on crowded roads; hundreds of people are set to attend a naked bike demonstration against car culture and oil-dependency. The […]

There’s always lots of unusual stuff spotted in Bristol Have you ever walked through Bristol and seen something ridiculous? Like a stag do gone wrong, a bloke in a bathtub in Stokes Croft, an unusual busker? We take a look at 18 brilliant things spotted in Bristol. 1. A drive through ATM on Corn Street 2. This bloke […]

Who won the Bristol Good Food awards this year? The Bristol good food awards have been announced with all of the best places in Bristol to eat. Best Breakfast – Bakers & Co Best Restaurant – Casamia Best Chef – Toby Gritten (The Pump House) Best Newcomer – No Mans Grace Best Ambassador for Bristol Food – […]