Blog (February 2022) - Visit Bristol

Work up an appetite following the Bristol Light Festival trail – we've got foodie inspiration for every area on the route. 

From the quirky to highly traditional, we suggest seeing how afternoon tea is done Bristol fashion. 

We’ve rounded up some of the best places to find traditional British dishes in Bristol, and it’s up to you whether you put vinegar on your chips, or put jam or cream on your scone first!

Before Bristol City Centre BID's Bristol Light Festival brightens up the city next week, we hear from Marketing Manager Beth Betts for #FoodFriday.

Annie Wheeler reviews the multi-award-winning production as it roars into Bristol until 19 March. 

Bristol Light Festival is illuminating the city from 1 to 6 March. We've got plenty of ideas to make it the ultimate family day out.

Pancake Day, aka Shrove Tuesday, falls on Tuesday 1 March and there are stacks of places in Bristol where you can fill up on pancakes.

A designated day for eating doughnuts? Join in the Polish tradition this 'Fat Thursday' and get your chops around Bristol’s finest...

Bristol is home to three Michelin starred restaurants. Here's the full list of restaurants that have been given an award in the city...

Bristol food blogger Marie loves to showcase local food spots through her Instagram @lilhungryfoodie. She’s shared some of her favourites with us for #FoodFriday, from pastries to the ultimate Sunday roast.

Bristol is a beer lover's paradise, with over 20 breweries in the city and surrounding countryside, and you'll be pleased to hear that many of them have tap rooms that you can visit!

Find out where to go for everything from super strength scrumpy to refreshing perry with our cider drinker's guide to Bristol.