StapleHillPhil Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Next weekend is my other halfs birthday and by some miracle she has decided she'd like to go to Bristol for the weekend. The bonus is that she has agreed to spend Saturday afternoon shopping which allows me to pop down to The Gate and witness 'The Return of The King'. Now there is where I need your help. Where do we stay? I'm not desperate to fork out for a posh hotel but a good quality B&B withing staggering distance of town would be good. Where to drink? I know where most of the identikit bars are but does the City have any hidden treasures that are worth a visit? Where to eat? A half decent Italian is also going to be needed unless you can suggest alternatives. Over to you fine people of the forum and thanks in advance to anybody that replies. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ed Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 There are a number of budget hotels that are fairly central - Premier Lodge, Travel Lodge, City Inn, Holiday Inn express where I think you normally pay a room rate rather than per person. Think all of them can be booked online. If you're looking for an Italian , San Carlos on Corn Street is good although more expensive than your average pizza and pasta place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingswoodRed Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Try this site KNR http://www.information-britain.co.uk/counties.cfm?county=36 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest east_dundry_red Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Club wise try chicargo rock good place fo a laugh. though if your into bigger clubs id suggest the Works in Broadmead. The 2 main places for drinking are Corn Street and the Waterfront so try there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Orj Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Where do we stay? I'm not desperate to fork out for a posh hotel but a good quality B&B withing staggering distance of town would be good. Give the Brigstow a try. Dead central (Welsh Back) and they have a tv screen mounted in the tiles at the foot of the bath. Tell them you are a business customer and ask for the corporate rate to get the room a bit cheaper. If they ask which company you are working for, just make something up. Where to eat? A half decent Italian is also going to be needed unless you can suggest alternatives. As suggested, San Carlo's does good Italian grub. Last time I was there, Luke Wilkshire was on the table next to me. If it's good enough for him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickD Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 My fav spot for an italian has got to be El Botilino's, just by ann summers and debenhams along that row of shops along the main road where which filters off to Old Market, M32 etc (cant remember the name!). Drinking wise, White Ladies Road or Corn Street all the way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Kings, I stayed in Bristol before Christmas and booked a 3* Hotal through Bristol Tourist Board for £45 a night B&B for a double room!! You have to book it through them to get the massive discount. It was (forgotten the name!!) one next to the Waterfront. oppo that big nightclub and has it's own very busy bar overlooking the marina, someone will know where I mean!! Excellent value as it is the weekend and they are not too busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted March 26, 2004 Admin Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Kings, I stayed in Bristol before Christmas and booked a 3* Hotal through Bristol Tourist Board for £45 a night B&B for a double room!! You have to book it through them to get the massive discount. It was (forgotten the name!!) one next to the Waterfront. oppo that big nightclub and has it's own very busy bar overlooking the marina, someone will know where I mean!! Excellent value as it is the weekend and they are not too busy. Jury's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheshire_red Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Jury's? Well done Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Orj Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 If, as suggested you go to san carlo's, which is fab. Hmmm, perhaps it wasn't Luke Wilkshire on the table next to me then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Rollason Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Amicis(La trattoria sorrento) not so good these days.try La campanguola round corner in Zetland road. The strip on whiteladies road has some lively places but most of the clubs are in the meat markets down town. The thekla is always different for a night out(its a ship). Renatos by the old vic is good late on for Italian and late drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spudweiser30 Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 try up park street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StapleHillPhil Posted March 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Thanks for your help so far guys. Sounds as though i'm sorted for a bed & some fodder but only Tom has come up with a boozer that needs investigating. Come on lads, give me some quality pubs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
England Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 Just try Corn Street for late night boozers - if it's really rockin' the upstairs floor collapses and you end up in a free bed for the night at the local hospital Next cheapest is as already suggested, about £40 a room in Travel Inn, Travel Lodge both within easy staggering distance from Corn Street and King Street. Seriously though, if you are with your good lady, be careful on the center after 2.00am as the nutters will be out and about and looking for trouble - enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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