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My Bristol Favourites: Eve Hall
Eve Hall is an author, editor and screenwriter.
Her latest book, A Novel Murder, written as EC Nevin, is a publishing industry-set murder mystery; the first in a crime series set in the world of books featuring authors, editors, agents, booksellers and critics.
The book launch for A Novel Murder is taking place at the Square Club on June 23.
These are Eve’s top-five Bristol favourites:
Ashton Court
An aerial view of Ashton Court from a hot air balloon – photo: Mia Vines Booth
“I’m so lucky to have Ashton Court just a few minutes’ drive away. If I’m up early enough (rare, I admit) I’ll go there first thing in the morning with my two dogs. More often it’s a Sunday morning activity. I love how you feel so in nature there and yet you can see Bristol from the top of the hill. I love that there are woods and open green spaces. I love that there are lots of deer and zero litter. Most of all, I love that it’s there for the city and the mansion has not been turned into a wedding venue or corporate events space with a big fence around it.”
Little Victories
Little Victories on Gaol Ferry Steps was one of the first businesses to open in Wapping Wharf – photo: Martin Booth
“As a writer, my job is extremely solitary. Working from home alone can be fantastic, but after a while it can start to make you go a little insane. Most mornings, I walk across Gaol Ferry Bridge to Little Victories, a small, independent coffee shop in Wapping Wharf. They have great coffee and friendly staff, and they don’t seem to mind me typing away in the corner for an hour or so. It almost feels like going to work, only nicer.”
The Coronation Tap
The Coronation Tap was originally a farm before becoming a cider house – photo: Martin Booth
“The Coronation Tap, known to everyone as the Cori, is my local pub, and how lucky I am to have such a local! It’s a real independent pub with prices that made my London friends certain there’d been a mistake. It was a shame that they had to remove the Covid-era decking on the road outside, but there are still a few benches where you can perch with an affordable pint and chat to the neighbours.”
COR
Cannellini beans have already become a firm favourite in COR – photo: Martin Booth
“Bristol’s food scene is one of the best things about the city. It’s almost impossible to choose a favourite restaurant when you have the likes of Cotto, Gambas, 1 York Place, Sonny Stores and more to choose from. That being said, COR on North Street has a special place in my heart (and stomach). The food is incredible, the staff are friendly, it’s bright and inviting, and they usually have a couple of walk-in spots at the bar. The only downside? I order too many dishes and spend too much money every single time.”
The train tracks near Wapping Wharf
Bristol Harbour Railway was built by the Great Western Railway in the 1870s and extended in the 1900s, serving as a goods railway for a century – photo: Martin Booth
“I know spring is here when people start to sit on the train tracks outside the Olive Shed with cans of cider and pizzas from Bertha’s. It’s a short walk from my house, and if it’s sunny I’ll go here with friends, open a bottle of wine and chat until it gets cold. I love how, in summer, it’s so busy and buzzing and happy, and as the sun sets it feels a little as though you’re at a festival.”
Main photo: Eve Hall
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