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Elegant, leafy and filled with chic boutiques, cosy cafes, beautiful buildings and iconic attractions, such as Clifton Suspension Bridge, Clifton is one of Bristol's most exclusive suburbs and picturesque quarters. Beginning with the Clifton Triangle and reaching into the area affectionately known as Clifton Village, this stunning Georgian area is always hugely popular with visitors.

The thriving hub of Clifton Village features pretty streets lined with boutiques and fine places to eat. For an unusual shopping experience, the Victorian Clifton Arcade houses some of the most unique shops in the city, selling everything from vintage jewellery to home interiors. There's a great map to help you navigate, which you can download here.

Linking Bristol City Centre with The Downs is the lively Whiteladies Road, home to excellent nightlife with many bars and restaurants lining the mile-long road. BBC Bristol is located here, offering behind-the-scenes tours.

At the end of Whiteladies Road is Queen's Road and the Triangle, home to Bristol Museum and Art Gallery and the Royal West of England Academy, both of which welcome visiting exhibitions alongside their excellent permanent collections.

Iconic Attractions

The area is best known for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, a stunning structure designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel which was completed over 150 years ago. The bridge is free to walk and cycle across (cars are charged at £1 each) and offers magnificent views of the Avon Gorge and surrounding countryside. On the Leigh Woods side is a visitor centre which is open daily and displays the history of the bridge.

The Lido, on Oakfield Place, has been fully restored and offers year-round outdoor swimming, spa treatments and award-winning dining.

A relaxing environment

One of the most popular green spaces in Bristol is The Downs, made up of Clifton Down and Durdham Down. This huge area of protected parkland borders the northern fringes of Clifton and is home to the wonderful University of Bristol Botanic Gardens, which is located on the northern edge. A number of major events take place throughout the year and the area is a relaxing environment for walkers, joggers, cyclists and kite-flyers! It also boats fantastic views of the Avon Gorge from the sea walls.

Just across the Clifton Suspension Bridge is Ashton Court, a beautiful location for walking, jogging, golf, cycling and annual events, including the famous Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Hot air balloon companies offer flights from Ashton Court. You can also see the native deer in their large enclosed areas. Nearby Leigh Woods has a range of designated pathways leading you through oak, small leaf lime and ash trees. You can also try some adventuring and abseil or climb the Avon Gorge with Adventurous Activity Company.

Where to eat and drink in Clifton

Brilliant breakfasts, award-winning dinners and a proper taste of the West Country keep Clifton's diners happy from sun-up to sundown.

Modern British favourites are the order of the day at The Clifton Sausage and fine dining can be savoured at the AA rosette-awarded No.4 Clifton Village. Goram and Vincent and White Lion Bar in the Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin both feature a huge all-weather terrace boasting the best views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and a real favorite among the locals for a sunny afternoon.

For a taste of the West Country head to the Coronation Tap for a range of ciders including its exclusive press, Exhibition. The Lido restaurant features daily-changing menus that takes inspiration from Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, while Fishers is a popular seafood restaurant which has been a stalwart of the area for many years. If you're looking for traditional British food, try The Clifton Sausage for bangers and mash.

End the night at Hyde and Co, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar famed for the quality of its drinks or at Browns where you enjoy a range of classic cocktails in a beautiful gothic building.

Clifton is a 15-20 minute stroll up Park Street from the centre, or you can also take the bus to the shops and bars of Clifton Village with a regualr service running every day (except public holidays). Find out more travel options at www.travelwest.info.

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Redgrave Theatre

Clifton

Hidden aware in the beautiful suburb of Clifton the Redgrave Theatre is one of Bristol’s most popular theatres hosting a wide variety of productions including operas, musicals, stand-up comedy, theatre and dance.
Pizza on the Park

Clifton

Pizza on the Park is a true community restaurant; they have been working with a wide range of incredible Bristolian talent – food suppliers, brewers, artists and crafts people.
Cosmo Restaurant Bristol

Clifton

At Cosmo Bristol, you can enjoy over 100 dishes from around the world - from China, Japan, Italy, India and more.
Clifton Observatory's Giants Cave

Clifton

Ghyston’s Cave, sometimes known as the Giants Cave or Foxhole is a natural cave in the limestone face of St Vincent’s Rocks in the Avon Gorge.
Camera Obscura and Museum

Clifton

William West's Camera Obscura is now 1 of only 3 working Camera Obscuras in the UK. This marvellous piece of Victorian engineering has sat on ton of Clifton Observatory’s tower since 1828.
Follow in the footsteps of Sherlock and Watson

Central Bristol

Using The Bristol Film Office's trail map, follow in the steps of the famous duo and see where some of the series' most famous scenes were filmed.
Bar 44 Clifton

Clifton

Bar 44 is a bar and restaurant that is accessible to all, a family friendly place, offering the highest quality ingredients that showcase their passion for Spanish food and culture
Clifton Suspension Bridge Tours

Clifton

Clifton Suspension Bridge provides themed tours for groups of all ages.You'll be matched up with a tour guide who will be able to answer your group's questions, providing the right level of information!

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Papadeli Cafe/Deli

Clifton

The deli is open for takeaway salads, savouries, bread, coffee, cake, frozen meals and all the delicious treats. To order hampers and frozen meals, cakes, catering, check out their shop or email info@papadeli.co.uk. Delivery available in Bristol…
The Coconut Tree Clifton

Clifton

In recent years, Sri Lankan food has been having a moment, with The Times identifying it as a key food trend, and BBC Food attributing its popularity to 'most of the food world looking towards exciting new cuisines.'
The Balloon Café & Bar

Clifton

More than just a Students’ Union bar, the Balloon Bar offers some of the best prices on food and drinks in the Clifton area.
Your Apartment – Aparthotels

Clifton

Your Apartment provide unique, stylish apartments across central Bristol, designed to give you the space and freedom to feel at home.
Bravas

Cotham

Bravas is a Spanish Tapas Bar, famous for its intimate atmosphere, traditional tapas dishes and an ever-changing wine list. Step away and spend a few hours living in the moment.
1532 Performing Arts Centre

Clifton

1532 Performing Arts Centre is a purpose-built theatre, dance and music venue for Bristol Grammar School and Bristol. Located in the centre off Clifton Triangle, 1532 offers something for everyone.
KIBOU

Clifton

Bringing a contemporary taste of Tokyo to Clifton, KIBOU serves the freshest sushi and sashimi, classic Japanese hot dishes, including steaming ramen and pillowy bao buns, plus exotic cocktails in equally exotic surroundings.
Channings Hotel

Clifton

Channings Hotel is a great local pub in the heart of the village of Clifton, serving a wide variety of food all day every day.
The Clifton Sausage

Clifton

A welcoming British food restaurant that specialises in fresh, local and seasonal dishes.
Clifton Village

Clifton

Georgian shopping Quarter full of upmarket, independent shops which is a delight to explore.
The Ivy Clifton Brasserie

Clifton

Set in the heart of Clifton Village, Bristol, The Ivy Brasserie offers a local, friendly and neighbourly environment with accessible, all-day dining, for those living, working and shopping in the area.
The Metropolitan

Clifton

The Metropolitan is a stunning, independent restaurant in the heart of Clifton offering modern vibrant cooking Seasonality is at the heart of everything they produce using only the very best ingredients.

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