Things to do in Bristol this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Bristol this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Bristol
SS Great Britain
CultureHarbourside
Brunel's iron ocean liner restored — walk under the dry-dock glass sea.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
OutdoorsClifton
Brunel's masterpiece over the Avon Gorge — sunset from Observatory Hill.
M Shed
CultureWapping Wharf
Free Bristol-story museum with views of the harbour cranes.
Stokes Croft Street Art
CultureStokes Croft
Banksy's hometown — guided tours past 'Mild Mild West' and newer pieces.
St Nicholas Market
Food & DrinkOld City
Georgian glass-roofed market — Pieminister, Eat A Pitta, vinyl stalls.
Where to eat
Paco Tapas
$$$Spanish · Harbourside
Michelin Bib Gourmand tapas from the Casamia team — order the gambas.
Bianchi's
$$$Italian · Whiteladies Road
Roman-Sicilian — house-made pasta and a glass of Etna Rosso.
Pasta Loco
$$Italian · Cotham Hill
Daily-changing chalkboard pasta — book six weeks ahead.
Bristol Cider Shop
$$Cider Bar · Wapping Wharf
200+ West Country ciders and pairings on a harbourside terrace.
Live & on stage
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Ashton Court · Aug 8–11 · Festival / Free
Love Saves The Day
Ashton Court · May 24–25 · Festival / Dance
St Paul's Carnival
St Pauls · Jul 6 · Afro-Caribbean Carnival
Bristol Christmas Market
Broadmead · Nov 7 – Dec 22 · Christmas Market
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: SS Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge, M Shed. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.