Corks of Cotham

Walk up Cotham Hill towards Redland and you'll find yourself in one of those Bristol corners that feels properly lived-in. Corks isn't trying to be clever; it's just doing what it does brilliantly. You'll walk in and immediately feel like you've stumbled onto something the locals have been keeping to themselves. The shelves are thoughtfully curated without being precious about it, and whether you're after a reliable weeknight red or something you've never heard of, the person behind the counter will actually engage with what you're after rather than point vaguely at a section.