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Illustrating Bristol’s independent cafes and bars

By Bristol24/7  Thursday Dec 19, 2019

Naomi Clarke is a graphic artist and illustrator based at Debon House in Lawrence Hill. She graduated from UWE Bristol in 2019 and she has already worked with clients throughout the city, including Clifton Visitor Centre and Tangent Books – you might recognise her designs as the front cover of Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology Volume 12 (2019).

One of Naomi’s projects has been to illustrate the city’s independent cafes, bars and shops. As a celebration of Bristol’s thriving independent scene, we’ve showcased her work below:

The Milk Thistle is a cocktail bar in the city centre

Inside The Milk Thistle, which used to be a members-only bar

The Playground Cafe is a cafe and cocktail bar with board games and swings.

Find The Playground Cafe near Corn Street

 

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Nestled in the shadows of the St Mary Redcliffe Church, the Portwall Tavern has been serving drinkers in the city since 1847.

The Portwall Tavern it remains an important part of Bristol’s historic fabric

 

Trylla is a pottery shop and creative space on North Street

ANNA is a cake cafe in Clifton

Punch Bowl can be found on Old Market Street

 

Tuk Tuck is the perfect place for cheap, Korean dishes

 

Zara’s Chocolates crafts delicious and beautiful handmade chocolates in south Bristol

See more of Naomi’s illustrations at www.naomiannclarke.co.uk

Read more: Interview: Naomi Clarke

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