Shonette Laffy

I’ve lived in Bristol for nearly 17 years now, and in that time the city has been through some huge changes, with one of the biggest being the ongoing development of the Harbourside, namely the arrival of Bristol's hippest food & drink district in the shipping containers of Wapping Wharf.  What is the coolest area in Bristol? If I had to pick a current contender for ‘coolest neighbourhood’, it would have to be St Werburghs. This sleepy suburb flies under the radar most of the time and has a really distinctive village feel. Despite being on the doorstep of the city centre, it remains a calm and quirky place to visit. Wander around the cute City Farm, then enjoy a cuppa on the carved wood terrace of the cafe next door. You’re spoilt for choice for restaurants too, from award-winning Indian dishes at Namak, dim sum and wine at Clouds, to comforting Italian dishes at locals’ favourite Napolita. Don’t miss Werb’s characterful pubs: The Miners, Duke of York and The Farm; or stop into the local brewery taprooms of Wiper and True or Fierce & Noble.  RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Bristol🏠 The best Airbnbs in Bristol🏨 The best hotels in Bristol Shonette Laffy is a writer based in Bristol. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate gui

People who don’t live in cities will tell you they’re busy, lonely and expensive places. But there’s a reason so many people choose to live in them: with world-class art and culture, unbeatable food and nightlife, buzzing neighbourhoods and a dizzying amount of stuff to do and see, there’s simply no better place to be.  Every year, we take the pulse of city living by quizzing thousands of locals across the planet about life in their hometowns. This year, more than 18,500 city-dwellers shared their insights on everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and the overall city vibe. When urban living can sometimes feel isolating and costly, this year we wanted to get a sense of what, exactly, makes a city feel like home. Sure, the nightlife is great, but is the city safe and walkable? Is good quality food and art available at a reasonable price? Is it easy to make friends, find love, and access nature?  Livability was a key factor in our ranking this year. But a great city to live in is, naturally, a great city to visit. So, along with the thousands of responses from locals around the world, we asked Time Out’s global network of city experts to vote on the places they think are particularly exciting right now. After crunching all that data, here we are: Time Out’s definitive ranking of the world’s best cities in 2025. Read on to see how your hometown fared… RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The coolest neighbourhoods in the world right now🌎 The best things to do in the

Bristol is one of the UK’s most exciting food destinations right now, and even if it’s newest promised food hall Boxhall hasn’t opened yet, there’s plenty to get your teeth into all over the city, from top-notch chef’s table experiences to the best bacon sandwich you’ve ever tasted.  The difficult part? Knowing what to try first. If you’re hungry to really understand the beating stomach of the city, book a table at a few of the restaurants below, all of which show off what the Bristol food scene is about: local, seasonal and casual.  RECOMMENDED:🍷 The best bars in Bristol📍 The best things to do in Bristol🎨 The best art galleries in Bristol🏨 The best hotels in Bristol This guide was recently updated by Shonette Laffy, is a writer based in Bristol. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

For all of the stick we give the UK – the grey skies, the pigeons, the Greggs sausage roll packets littering the pavements – it’s actually a pretty gorgeous country. In London alone, you can be goggling over the Barbican’s brutalist beauty one moment, the next, you might be basking in the tranquility of Hampstead Ponds. Add the turquoise coasts of Cornwall, the rugged mountains of Snowdonia and the fairytale wonder of Scotland’s highlands and islands to the mix, and you’ve got a country which is as good looking as they come.  When we set about curating this list of the most beautiful places in the UK, we called on our network of expert travel writers. These guys have have personally experienced the pinch-me moment of seeing every place on this list IRL – so we can guarantee you there is no catfishing going on here. Of course, you’ll find the usual suspects – you can’t argue with the magic of the Isle of Skye, after all – but you’ll also find some more surprising beauty spots to add to your travel bucket list. RECOMMENDED:🚂 The UK’s most beautiful train stations🇬🇧 The best things to do in the UK🏝 The most beautiful places in the world🏠 The best Airbnbs in the UK Chiara Wilkinson is Time Out’s UK features editor, based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content

No matter your preferred choice of bar, you’ll find plenty to enjoy in Bristol. That should come as no surprise, such is the scope of Brizzle’s boozing reputation, and bars of all shapes and sizes await across the city to suit all budgets. Whether you’re jumping from bar to bar in search of your new favourite craft beer or pub-hopping along the cobbles of King Street (good luck with that), sipping cider by the harbour or trying to remember the password to a hyper-exclusive speakeasy, Bristol has the bar for you. Feeling thirsty? It’s time to hit the town. RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Bristol🏠 The best Airbnbs in Bristol🍷 The best bars in Bristol🛍️ The best vintage shops in Bristol This guide was last updated by Bristol-based writer Shonette Laffy and Sammy Jones, a former editor of Bristol 24/7. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  

What’s the vibe? Bristol’s most Instagrammable neighbourhood, with multicoloured houses on every street. Why is Cliftonwood worth visiting? The view of Bristol’s Floating Harbour with the rainbow houses of Cliftonwood perched above features in so many photos of the city, but few make it up the hill to explore this photogenic district. Some of the prettiest streets include Cliftonwood Crescent, Ambra Vale East, Church Lane and Ambrose Road. Keep an eye out for mosaics and murals while you're exploring! Where’s good to eat near Cliftonwood? Cliftonwood is mostly residential so the only food & drink spot is local pub The Lion. If that doesn’t take your fancy, Clifton Village is only around the corner with plenty of great restaurants and cafes, from top notch tapas at Bar 44 to vegan cakes at East Village Cafe. Wind down after all that walking with a swim and bite to eat at Bristol Lido, or head down the winding lanes of Hotwells and Mardyke Steps to enjoy the sunny top deck of Grain Barge. Time Out tip Hidden behind an unassuming wall is Goldney House & Gardens, which is well worth a visit if you can book on to a tour or event. The house itself is a bizarre mix of styles, while the eccentric garden features a canal, orangery, orchard and elaborate grotto, decorated with over 200,000 shells. 📍 Discover the best things to do in Bristol