Spicer & Cole

You're walking past the Victorian warehouses of Redcliffe when you spot Spicer & Cole tucked away on Counterslip—a neighbourhood that's quietly become one of Bristol's best for food. Inside, exposed brick and tall windows flood the place with light, and there's a real buzz without feeling forced. The coffee's genuinely excellent (they know what they're doing with espresso), but it's the food that keeps people coming back: seasonal dishes that change regularly, proper sourced ingredients, and portions that don't insult your intelligence. It's the kind of spot where you can drop in for a flat white and leave two hours later, or grab something substantial if you're actually hungry.