Despite the difficulties, 2022 in Bristol has seen many new eateries open across the city and many sad closures.
From new restaurants already garnering national attention, to the reopenings and renamings of several historic pubs, the last 12 months have been as busy as ever.
These are the best new food and drink openings in Bristol in 2022:
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Best New Restaurant: COR
Cannellini beans are already a strong favorite at COR – Photo: Martin Booth
The Bristol husband and wife team have a knack for opening the best eateries in the city. Think Bertha’s Pizza, Bravas, Hart’s Bakery. Adding to that list, COR on North Street, opened in his October by Karen and Mark Chapman and serving sensational Mediterranean-inspired small plates, is already on the upper floors of Bristol’s restaurants. .
Honorable Mention: Cotto, Casa
Best New Pub: King’s Head
Inside King’s Head on official opening night – Photo: Martin Booth
This is cheating a bit as King’s Head is not exactly a new pub. But we made the rules here and that this historic pub on Victoria Street is worthy of being on our list as it reopened in November under new owners Good ChemistryMore Make no mistake, the only nationally significant Bristol pub in CAMRA’s Heritage Listed Interiors is now in very safe hands.
Honorable Mention: The Open Arms
Best New Bar: Artist Residence
The artist residence bar is named after the boot factory that once stood on this corner of Portland Square – Photo: Martin Booth
If the wait has been worth it this year, it’s that Artist Residence has finally opened all the spaces in St. Paul’s boutique hotel. Once a boot factory, his square in Portland has been transformed into a very stylish all-day hangout for croissants in the morning and cocktails at night.
Honorable Mention: Wiper & True, Native Vine
Best New Cafe Award: Little Bagel Co.
New York-inspired bagels are on the menu at Little Bagel Co. – Photo: Martin Booth
Nowhere in Bristol is as lively as the Clifton Triangle. However, foot traffic alone does not guarantee the success of your food and beverage business. New York-style bagels and coffee seem to guarantee success. Little His Bagel Company on Queens Road was opened by West Thompson. Wes’s Big Inspired by his trips to Apple, he makes hand-rolled bagels freshly baked daily with a variety of ingredients.
Honorable mention: 3ft 6, Radical Roasters
Best New Food & Drink Shop: North St Cheese Co.
North Street Cheese Co. supplies COR right around the corner – Photo: Martin Booth
Colston is welcomed to the new North Street Cheese Company. He’s just one of the cheeses piled on the counter here, as long as it’s a Colston Bassett Stilton made from unpasteurized milk in Nottinghamshire. Stepping into the new shop, which opened on North Street in Bedminster in August, is like walking into a refrigerator with all the cheeses in perfect condition.
Honorable Mention: Dings Deli, Panunzio’s Kitchen
Best New Street Food: Mr. Noodle
Street food enthusiasts are already hunting down Mr. Noodle’s Ramen – Photo: Mr. Noodle
This year, Mr. Noodle has gone from pop-ups at Chandos Road in Redlands to appearances at Harborside Markets, Lost and Grounded Taprooms, Bristol, South West and Welsh festivals. The mysterious Mr. Noodle and his team serve dishes such as Korean Fried His Chicken His Ramen, Pulled His Pork Yakisoba, and Szechuan Pork Tonkotsu.
Honorable Mention: The Cheese Guys
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farewell
There have been many goodbyes among the new openings this year, including some very sad closures.
Thanks for all the memories:
- Al’s Tikka Grill, Ashton Gate
- Bakers & Co, Gloucester Road, Wapping Wharf
- Donuts, Gloucester Road
- General Casamir
- Chai Shai, St George’s Road
- Falafel King, Cossam Hill
- fish, welshback
- energy
- Jamaica Street Stores, Jamaica Street
- Rockside, Cumberland Basin
- Seitans Corner, Zetland Road
- Shake, Wrap & Roll, Cheltenham Road
- Spicer & Cole, Gloucester Road
- Vincenzo’s, Park Street (closed December 24)
- Waukee Ko, Wapping Wharf, Queens Road
Main photo: Martin Booth
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