Month: June 2020

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 […]

Fantastic takeaways from independent Bristol businesses This week has seen the return of big chains opening back up again. But before you drive straight down to Maccy Ds why not check out the host of different Bristol indie businesses that offer delivery or collection for your next takeaway. 1. Koocha Mezze Bar Experience plant powered […]

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 […]

The battle over the Colston statue has continued today as a new statue has appeared beside the empty Colston plinth. It features a bald man in a string vest on top of a bin, with a globe in one hand and a mobile in the other. On his mobile phone it reads ‘England for the […]

Fantastic burgers from independent Bristol businesses You don’t always have to grab a burger from McDonalds or Burger King. There are a host of different Bristol indie businesses that offer delivery or collection for burgers if you pre-order in advance. 1. Asado South American style burgers you’ll find on Colston Street. Currently, open 7 days […]

Wriggle are back! Food pick-up and delivery from some of Bristol’s best independents is now available through the Wriggle app. Wriggle are waiving fees until August to help the city’s restaurants and producers get back to business. Wriggle is doing pick-up and delivery a little bit differently than other food apps. Within the Wriggle app […]

Edward Colston’s time in the harbour has ended You may have heard that Edward Colston’s statue was thrown into the harbour on Sunday (if you haven’t you’d be one of the few). Since then one of the questions people have wanted to know is what would happen to the statue. This has now been answered […]

You don’t need to break the bank with these free things to do in Bristol Lacking the cash after one too many nights out at Motion? Well fear not, there’s a mountain of free things to do in Bristol, 34 of them in fact! If you’re looking for more, why not try our ultimate bucket […]

Following the events of the weekend, Colston Hall have restated their plan to change their name from Colston Hall in the autumn. However they’ve yet to give any details about what it may be, and one resident has created a petition to force their hand. Levi James has created a petition to have Bristol legend […]

The felling of Edward Colston’s statue in Bristol city centre on Sunday has attracted international attention, and debate. For many non-Bristolians – and many Bristolians too – it may be difficult to understand the impassioned feelings behind its removal, as well as why the police tactically – and tactfully – stood by as it happened, […]

Get your coffee fix from these independent Bristol cafes If you’re looking for a flat white to fuel your working from home experience then you need to pop into one of the many cafes that have started to open back up again. 1. Bakers and Co A big special mention to Bakers who’ve remained open […]

Fantastic takeaway drinks from independent Bristol businesses If you’re looking for a swift pint for a social distancing meeting then we’ve got you covered. There are a host of different Bristol pubs and bars that are currently offering takeaway beer, cider, wine and spirits for you to collect. 1. The Apple Bristol’s wonderful cider boat […]

Fantastic takeaways from independent Bristol businesses You don’t need to always use Deliveroo, Uber Eats or Just Eat if you want a Bristol takeaway. There are a host of different Bristol indie businesses that offer delivery or collection if you pre-order in advance. 1. Alp Mac Fantastic Mac and Cheese in Bristol who make deliveries […]