There’s just so much see on Gloucester Road
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It’s time for the 2019 addition of what to do on Gloucester Road. RIP Urban Standard, Soul Fish, Zazus and others, gone but not forgotten.
Gloucester Road is the longest road of independent shops in the UK and it’s one of our favourite places in Bristol.
From amazing bars, restaurants, shops, butchers, bakers (but sadly not a candle stick maker), here are 129 things to do on Gloucester Road.
1. Have the best wrap in Bristol from Shake Wrap & Roll
2. Grab a Grecian and have one of the best takeaway pizzas in Bristol
3. Get some awesome fish and chips at Reel Soul
4. Have one of Bristol’s best coffees at Spicer & Cole
5. Buy some furniture from the Sofa Project
6. Buy some dumplings from the Oriental Market
7. Have a fancy fish meal at Palomar
8. Sample some Korean food from Seoul GaJa
9. Enjoy the Bristol sun at the Blue Lagoon, before later watching some live music
10. Sort your music system out at Paul Roberts Hi-FI
11. Eat some amazing vegan food at Suncraft
12. Buy some lovely clothes from Fox + Feather
13. Sample some scrumptious Spanish food at Colmado
14. Eat some of the awesome ‘Galli’ plates and sink a pint at The Gallimaufry
15. Donate or buy some clothes at Shelter
16. Eat some fantastic Thai food at Simply Thai
17. Grab a falafel from Eat a Pitta
19. Take on ‘The Kraken’ at the Hob Goblin
20. Buy a jumper with a wolf on it from Repsycho
23. Get your hair trimmed at Mack Daddys
24. Pick up some healthy food at La Ruca
25. Load up on fireworks and ‘cream’ supplies at the Fireworks shop….
26. Draw a pretty picture when you get some art supplies at Art @ Bristol…
27. Have some fried chicken at the legendary Miss Millies
28. Buy nothing but natural & organic wholefoods at ScoopAway
29. Pick up a nice bottle of wine and/or some craft beer at Grape & Grind
30. Stop for a pint at No. 99 Gloucester Road
31. Get your kids something to play with at Totally Toys
32. Get a birthday card at Romantica
33. Have an incredible cake from Bristanbul
34. Buy a funky light from Ablectrics
35. Get yourself a fantastic Bristol print from CO.LAB
36. Stop for a pint at Cider Press
37. Get that special person some flowers from The Flower Shop
38. Pick up some fish from The Fish Shop
39. If it’s a Saturday, grab a gorgeous burger from Murray’s butchers bbq
40. Buy a ridiculous outfit at Poppers The Party Shop and make your way to the Harbourside for a stag/hen do
42. Have a coffee and cake at Tincan
43. Buy something rather quaint at IOTA
44. Eat a delicious brunch at The Nectar House
45. Sit in the beer garden at drink a pint at The Flyer
46. Get a bargain at Bargain World
47. Tackle ‘The Fabulous McLovin’ at Atomic Burger
48. Have a slice of pizza from Planet Pizza
49. Sip a cocktail in the brilliant beer garden of The Grace
50. Rent a book from Gloucester Road’s library
52. Sip a fantastic coffee from Bakers and Co.
53. Beware the toxic air zone at the petrol station
54. Get a new broom from Bishopston Hardware & D.I.Y Centre
55. You could even buy a car (this road is long) from P.D. Cars Bristol
56. Have a milkshake at Rocotillos
57. Gobble down a scrumptious burger at Ciao Burger
58. Eat some tasty Italian at Bomboloni
59. Buy some streaky bacon from Dave Giles Butchers….and also have a look at the fabulous graffiti on their shutters
60. Get your house sorted at Nola Interiors
61. Pick up some celery from Pawson’s
62. Sort your ride out at Millard’s Motor Accessories
63. Stop for some art and chocolate at… Art & Chocolate
64. Check out some local Bristol artists at room 212
65. Find some nice art at fig
66. Join the Bishopston mums and buy some new children’s shoes from Odd Sox
67. Find a nice piece of art at Paper Plane
68. Have a drink at Alchemy 198
69. Sample a full English Bristol breakfast at this classic greasy spoon, Metro Cafe
70. Get your hair done at Nuala Morey
71. Give into your sweet tooth with some Proper Sweets
72. Spruce up the house with some soft furnishings from Marialina
73. Buy a new bicycle from Roll Quick
74. Fix your sick pet at Vets4Pets
75. Get your paint supplies at Bishopston Custom Paints
76. Chomp on some of the best made bread in town at Joe’s Bakery
77. Watch some rock and or roll at The Golden Lion
78. Scrap the plastics and visit Gloucester Road’s zero waste shop, preserve
79. Have your photos of Gloucester Road developed at Fujifilm
80. Get a tattoo of Gloucester Road from Holey Skin
81. Eat a chinese takeaway from Xin Long
82. Sample one of the best pizzas in Bristol at Pizzarova
83. Try on a new pair of glasses from Lunar Optical
84. Pick up a single origin coffee from Boston Tea Party
85. Eat some of the best fish and chips in Bristol from Bishopston Fish Bar
86. Grab a new tool at Pearce’s Hardware
88. Or at Waeshous, just looked at the awesome exterior!
89. Get your bicycle sorted at The Bike Man, bicycle workshop
90. Have an espresso at the aptly named Espresso Yourself
91. Have a terrific coffee at Fed 303
92. Support St Peter’s Hospice by grabbing a coffee from Nonesuch Cup
93. Get some cheap furniture from St Peter’s Hospice Shop
94. Pop into The Anchor and watch the football
95. Get your car washed at Bristol Car Wash
97. Buy some unusual furniture from The Reclaimers
98. Eat a roast and have some cider at Royal Oak
99. Have a cracking Italian at Di Meo
100. Have a Caribbean meal at The Caribbean Shack
101. Get a new trim at Designers
102. Smoke some shisha at Pasha
103. Fix your pool table at Tim Franklin’s
104. Get your dog groomed at Lovely Pups
105. Eat some crepes at Coffee Mine
106. Pick up a fish at Aquaria and Pet Centre
107. Get a new washing machine at Horders
108. Sip a flat white at Deck Cafe
109. Buy something nice at Compass Project Bristol
110. Get some school supplies at Craft Works
111. Pick up a pickle at the best named fruit shop on Gloucester Road, Three Wise Monkeys
112. Buy some awesome furniture from Emmaus Vintage
113. Eat Persian & Korean (the two things you didn’t know should be together) at Per & Kor
114. Pick up a graphic novel from Bottles & Books
115. Eat some peri peri, Texas style at Texas Grill
116. Eat some ridiculously exotic burgers at M.J. Dalton Butchers… including horse!
117. Sample some Sri Lankan dishes at The Kandyan
118. Drink a latte from Cafe Jackalope
119. Improve your home at Main Interiors
120. Have afternoon tea at Cafe Rhubarb
121. Sort your feet out at THE foot + body mechanic
121. Have some Mediterrian cuisine at Bushra Lounge
122. Buy a new suit at Tux & Tails
123. Buy some pierogi from the Eastern European Food Store
124. Eat all sorts at Jean’s Bistro
125. Eat some fish and chips at the Bristol Fryer
126. Let Daddy sort out your clothes at Daddy Alterations
127. Have some fallafel at In.N.Out
128. Have a quick pint in The Wellington
129. Stop at the famous Gloucester Road sign
For more things to do on Gloucester Road make sure you follow Gloucester Road & Gloucester Road Central.
All photos taken by @antimitch.
Founder and editor of Best of Bristol. Creator of numerous Bristol lists, guides & videos. Most likely found attempting to find interesting street art across Bristol and other cities.