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Lapin Crowned Best Newcomer: The beloved Wapping Wharf spot Lapin has officially been crowned Best Newcomer at the 2026 Trencherman's Awards. Tucked away in those iconic Cargo shipping containers, this brilliant spot only opened in April 2025 but is already making massive waves. Owner Dan O'Regan and executive chef Jack Briggs-Horan picked up the award after impressing both public voters and expert judges. If you haven't been down yet, you're missing out on a fresh and playful spin on classic French cooking using the absolute best seasonal produce. You'll want to get a booking in sharpish!

Dongnae Hits UK Top 100: Huge congratulations to Dongnae for landing a spot on the 2026 National Restaurant Awards list of the top 100 best restaurants in the UK. They are totally committed to showcasing authentic Korean cooking while utilising fantastic seasonal British ingredients. It's wonderful to see local talent getting national recognition. The team highlighted how fundamental their hard-working staff is to this success, and we couldn't be happier for them.

Banh Wagon Rolls Into Town: We've been waiting for this one. From the 11th of May, Banh Wagon is officially landing at St Nick's Market right in the Glass Arcade. They are bringing fresh bánh mì and bold flavours out of an actual wagon on wheels. If you've been craving some proper good lunch options in the centre, this is definitely going to be your new favourite spot.

The Library Opens The Archive: Cocktail bar, The Library, has just extended its late-night atmosphere downstairs into a brand new space called The Archive. Open on Fridays and Saturdays, you enter through a hidden bookcase to find an intimate setting filled with candlelight, dark wood, and velvet. You still get the exact same table service, full menu, and stellar cocktails that you'd expect from the main bar upstairs. Walk-ins and bookings are both welcome, making it a perfect weekend hideout.

Books And Wine On Stokes Croft: Keep your eyes peeled for a brand new spot opening up at 100 Stokes Croft around the 8th of May. The BookCellar is teasing a brilliant combination of books and wine, which sounds like an absolute dream for a cosy evening out. They've been busy getting the shelves and wooden counters ready under some lovely brass pendant lights. We can't wait to see the finished space!

Asian & Indian fusion In Brislington: Brislington locals are in for a treat with the arrival of Wok & Spice on Broomhill Road. It's a brand new Asian and Indian fusion takeaway. They are serving up a massive variety of dishes, and they even stock sweet treats from Dudecake for dessert. It's definitely one to check out for your next lazy weekend takeaway night!

Charcoal Grilled Bank Holiday Seafood (5th May): Head over to Noah's for the return of their Seafood Over Coals menu. Running from 6pm to 9pm out on the terrace, you can expect market-fresh fish and shellfish, like beautiful whole brill, cooked to order over the charcoal grill. It's the perfect post-bank holiday treat, and if you can't make this one, they'll be doing it all again on 2nd June.

Family Style Greek Supper Club (14th May): Racks Bar & Kitchen is hosting its very first supper club, bringing the vibrant flavours of Greece right to Bristol. Starting at 6pm, you'll be treated to a carefully curated tasting menu by Sous Chef Marinos Kyriakopoulos, paired up with signature cocktails. Expect to be dining family style around one big table, just like a proper Mediterranean feast.

Star-Studded Charity Chef Dinner (20th May): Comedian and Bristol legend Jayde Adams is hosting A Meal That Matters to support young people facing hunger and isolation. For £120 an individual ticket, you get a four-course meal cooked by a powerhouse lineup of local chefs, including Josh Eggleton from The Pony Chew Valley, Ben Harvey from Bianchis, and Pegs from Sonny Stores. Expect inspiring stories from The MAZI Project, a welcome drink, and plenty of laughs for a brilliant cause.

Greyhound Beer Festival (22nd May - 24th May): The Greyhound Beer Festival is back for a solid weekend of pints and good times. They're pouring guest beers from top local producers like Good Chemistry and Little Martha, alongside a spring BBQ fired up all afternoon. Expect live bands playing outside from 3pm to 6pm, with Shanghai Shuffle bringing swing and jazz to the function room in the evening.

Feast On Food Festival Lineup Revealed (23rd July - 26th July): The Feast On Bristol trader lineup has finally dropped, and it's looking absolutely cracking. Taking over the Clifton Downs, they're bringing together some of the city's absolute finest, including Danny's Burgers, Pasture, Gurt Wings, and Lonely Mouth. It's shaping up to be a fantastic weekend of savoury and sweet street food treats all under one roof.

Early Access City Cocktail Tickets (24th Sept - 27th Sept): Bristol Cocktail Weekend is returning for another round this September, and early access tickets are on sale right now for just £10. The Spirit of Bristol Hub will be kicking things off at Bambalan, acting as the starting point for your city-wide cocktail adventure. Grab your mates and get your tickets sorted early so you can save your cash for the drinks.

Right in the cultural heart of Stokes Croft, you'll find FILTHY XIII, a cracking cocktail bar that takes its name and ethos from the real Filthy Thirteen. They've been crowned Best Bar in the West for both 2024 and 2025, and bagged the number 29 spot on the top 50 cocktail bars list. They were even up for the CLASS Bar Awards alongside other local favourites like HMSS and Same Again. The service is attentive but informal, so you can easily kick back with a delicate Lychee Martini or a dry Filthy's Martini while nodding along to their throwback hip hop playlist.

If you're after a bargain, you'll want to pop in between 5pm and 8pm for Tappy Hour, where cocktails are just £9. They are open Tuesday to Sunday, and if you fancy a pint instead, they pour local beers from the Lost & Grounded brewery. You definitely won't want to skip the food either, as their kitchen runs daily from 5pm to 10pm serving up some seriously filthy grub. Think proper smash burgers, a banging Truffle Mac hot dog, and tasty bar snacks like Iberico Ham Croquetas or battered Frickles. It's the perfect spot to fill your boots and sink a few fantastic drinks!

Follow them on Instagram at @filthyxiii

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