Areas of Bristol

North Bristol

Bishopston & St Andrews along with the golden triangle of Redland, Cotham and Clifton, the popular suburbs of Westbury on Trym, Henleaze, Stoke Bishop, Sneyd Park make up North Bristol's Georgian and Victorian suburbs.

The areas include a range of large family homes, many converted to apartments, and stylish 1930's houses with sizeable gardens. High Kingsdown is popular with medics, being located within minutes of the BRI and Children's Hospital, whilst Montpelier is popular for its community feel and diverse mix of small local and ethnic shops.

South Bristol

Bedminster, Southville & Ashton are at the heart of South Bristol. With the city centre just a pleasant 15 minute walk away, this area is fast becoming one of Bristol's most popular. Central to Bedminster's regeneration is the Tobacco Factory. An historic building saved from demolition by renowned local architect, George Ferguson, The Tobacco Factory is home to a Cafe Bar, Teohs oriental bistro, creative work spaces, live/work loft apartments, animation and performing arts schools and two acclaimed theatre companies - Show of Strength and Shakespeare at The Tobacco Factory. If that's not enough, on the third Sunday in every month, its hosts a local market in the car park with a mix of exciting stalls ranging from organic local produce to seasonal offerings.

Nearby the Comedy Box at the Hen and Chicken on North Street is always worth a visit, Saturday nights are not to be missed when excellent comedy acts perform with a wide mix of local and national names. The venue also has live bands on a Friday night and boasts a particularly well priced food menu and function room.

Most of the properties in South Bristol are terraced Victorian houses, many retaining period features, still reasonably priced by comparison with similar properties in Redland and Clifton. Other popular attractions include Windmill Hill City Farm & North Street, where you'll find an eclectic mix of shops and eateries.

The West End is the Park Street and Queens Road area of Bristol, extending up to Whiteladies Road and Clifton Village, where historic Georgian terraces rub shoulders with Victorian suburbs and the streets are stocked with the most tempting range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.

East Bristol with its diverse cultural life gives you the opportunity to discover another side of Bristol's character. A friendly family based area; you'll find restaurants serving food from around the world, small independent shops and a thriving creative life.

Just across the river popular South Bristol continues its spectacular rise. Many new properties are currently under development and the strong community feel of the area continues to attract attention. In walking distance of the University and General Hospital, South Bristol is a popular choice for many people relocating to Bristol.

Totterdown is home to the very popular and highly acclaimed Glasnost restaurant. Once the poor relation to the north of the river, Totterdown is proving to be a popular area for young professionals. With the redevelopment of the Temple Meads area encompassing Temple Quay and the new arena, Totterdown seems to be drawing more and more Cliftonites from the Village!