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Full Court Press
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Courses in the serious appreciation of coffee are available at this venue with mid-century decor.
Best Cafes in Bristol
The best cafes in Bristol, handpicked by OurLocals.
8 places·Updated July 2026
Bristol's independent café scene is one of the most vibrant in the UK, offering everything from specialty espresso bars to cosy neighbourhood spots tucked down cobbled side streets. We've explored the city to bring you the very best places to sit, sip, and soak up that unmistakable Bristol atmosphere.
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Small Street Espresso
££
Independent coffee bar with floorboards and exposed brick walls, for cakes and sourdough sandwiches.
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Spicer+Cole
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Airy contemporary eatery with its own coffee roastery serving snacks and cakes baked on-site.
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Baristas Coffee Collective
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Rustic cafe with exposed beams, for own-blend coffee, huge filled sandwiches and home-baked cakes.
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Hatter House Cafe - Bristol
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Quirky Bristol cafe serving excellent coffee and homemade cakes daily.
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Playground Coffee & Bar
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Playful destination for specially sourced beans prepared in a variety of ways and served with cakes.
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Dareshack
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Dareshack serves bold coffee and fearless food in Bristol's historic heart.
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The Coffee Box
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Specialty coffee and pastries in the heart of Redcliffe.
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