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Your Bristol Favourites: places to celebrate

By Bristol24/7  Wednesday Nov 27, 2019

This month, we asked Bristol24/7 readers for your favourite places to celebrate a special occasion.

Pasta Ripiena
33 St Stephen’s Street, BS1 1JX, www.pastaripiena.co.uk

“Life changing pasta, tasty wine list, service is spot on and great ambience.” Claire Dickens via Facebook

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Pasta Loco
37A Cotham Hill, Cotham, BS6 6JY, www.pastaloco.co.uk

“Perfect for a lowkey celebration.” @IAmEllieStevens via Twitter

Bulrush
21 Cotham Road, Cotham, BS6 5TZ, www.bulrushrestaurant.co.uk

 

“Definitely a special place.” @FDLenn via Twitter

The Spiny Lobster
128-130 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2RS, www.thespinylobster.co.uk

 

“The staff will make sure it’s special.” @DeesRusDubya via Twitter

Caribbean Croft
30 Stokes Croft, BS1 3QD, www.caribbeancroft.co.uk

“Great food, superb cocktails and friendly staff.” @ebtks via Twitter

Stokes Croft Beer Garden
1-3 Backfields, BS2 8QP, www.stokescroftbeergarden.co.uk

“Music and food are always class.” @tomburnsidee via Twitter

Zest
75 High Street, Hanham, BS15 3DG, www.zestbs7.co.uk

“Great food and fab atmosphere.” @HelenVintiner via Twitter

The Pony & Trap
Moorledge Road, Newtown, Chew Magna, BS40 8TQ, www.theponyandtrap.co.uk

“For wedding anniversaries and birthdays.” @sallywalkertay1 via Twitter

Wilsons
24 Chandos Road, Redland, BS6 6PF, www.wilsonsrestaurant.co.uk

“Sustainable, no pretence and incredible natural, biodynamic wines.” @baldflavours via Instagram

The Coconut Tree
2 Byron Place, Clifton, BS8 1JT
237-239 Cheltenham Road, BS6 5QP
www.thecoconut-tree.com

“One of my favourites and the mid-week Wriggle deal is really good too!” @kmunns94 via Instagram

The Grain Barge
Hotwell Road, Hotwells, BS8 4RU, www.grainbarge.com

“The party menus, the views and friendly staff. 100 per cent recommend.” David Kings via Facebook

Mezzaluna
81 West Street, Bedminster, BS3 3NU, www.mezzalunarestaurant.co.uk

“Great for large groups and birthday parties.” Stef Brammar via Facebook

Assilah Bistro
194 Wells Road, Totterdown, BS4 2AX, www.assilahbistro.com

“The atmosphere is friendly and the staff make you feel comfortable and relaxed.” Angela Ford via Facebook

Box-E
Cargo 1, Wapping Wharf, BS1 6WP, www.boxebristol.com

“After 12 years living and eating out in Bristol, their chef’s table dining is my favourite to date.” Tracey Archer via Facebook

Za Za Bazaar
Canon’s Road, BS1 5UH, www.zazabazaar.com

“Everyone can get their own food and the Christmas menu is outstanding.” Tim Walker via Facebook

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