Ready to make this your most delicious summer yet?

We built BFN Premium with three simple goals in mind: to help you discover brilliant new locations, make it cheaper to eat out, and give you one central place to find every food event happening in the city that’s worth your time.

For less than the cost of a pint (£5/month), here is exactly how we make that happen:

📍 BFN Food Map: You get instant, on-the-go access to our curated guide of Bristol’s absolute top spots so you never have to panic search for a good recommendation again.

🕵️ Weekly Deal Scout: We scour the city for the best independent food and drink offers and deliver them to you every single week. Between the secret discounts and two-for-one offers, you should easily save your subscription fee back on your very first meal out!

📆 The Event Calendar: You can plan your entire year of eating with our regularly updated schedule of food festivals, pop-ups, and supper clubs so you never miss another ticket drop.

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Dongnae And Wilsons Soar Up Rankings: Chandos Road in Redland is thriving as always, with two of its local gems absolutely flying up the National Restaurant Awards top 100 list for 2026. The elevated Korean spot Dongnae jumped to an incredible 12th place, praised for its well priced set lunch and innovative dishes like grilled pork jowl. Meanwhile, neighbourhood favourite Wilsons climbed to 32nd place. Its hyper seasonal six course tasting menu relies entirely on what is harvested that week from its own two acre market garden in Barrow Gurney.

Sando Gull Opens At Wapping Wharf: A brand new deli style sandwich shop has landed in Cargo Two at Wapping Wharf. Run by hospitality duo Iris and Fran, the spot is inspired by traditional Italian delicatessens mixed with the founders' Spanish and Argentinian roots. Alongside homemade empanadas, they are serving up some seriously stacked sandos, including the Goat & Pepper Sando which is loaded with goat's cheese, balsamic glaze, and a proper Mediterranean roasted red pepper salad. It is a dream come true for the pair who have worked in the area for a decade.

The Victoria Reopens In Clifton: After closing its doors last year, this gorgeous Grade II listed pub on Southleigh Road by the Lido is getting a fresh lease of life. Local lad Finn Reeves is taking the helm and reopening the place on July 3. Finn, who used to work at The Bristol Fringe, wants to strip things back to basics with cracking draught and cask options, great drinks, and a cosy front room atmosphere. He is also looking for local groups to make use of the intimate private snug upstairs.

Market Table At The Granary: There is a lovely new morning ritual to get on your radar. The Granary has teamed up with Keisha from the Bristol Pastry Kitchen to launch Market Table. Serving from 8:30am every single morning, you can expect small batch pastries, cakes, and savouries packed with Middle Eastern and Persian influences. Keisha has refined her craft in some of London's top kitchens, so expect top tier artisan technique best enjoyed slowly with a proper coffee.

Embers Cafe Opens In Westbury: If you fancy a bit of nature with your morning brew, head over to the former Westbury Wildlife Park. The 13 acre woodland site has been transformed with yoga and a sauna, and now features a secluded new spot called Embers Cafe. They are open Friday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm, serving up top quality Extract coffee, ice cream, and plenty of cakes. The team claims to have the best cafe garden in Bristol, making it a proper day out to slow down.

Come on England! (17th June): New Bristol Brewery is screening the World Cup match between England and Croatia live in their taproom. They've got two massive screens set up so you won't miss a second of the action, and kickoff is at 9pm. Book a table ahead of time to secure your spot with a proper local pint. Make sure to have a look around your local area too, a lot of places across Bristol are showing the World Cup matches this summer (too many for us to include!).

English wine intervention (20th June): Head over to Averys Wine Merchants on Culver Street from 4pm to 6:30pm for a proper independent wine fair hosted by the Independent English Wine Awards. This public tasting features 13 medal-winning vineyards pouring everything from world-class fizz to eye-opening orange wines. There are no corporate reps here; you'll be chatting and drinking directly with the winemakers and owners themselves.

Bump-friendly wine and cheese (25th June): The legends at KASK in Bedminster are bringing back their incredibly popular pregnancy-friendly wine and cheese nights. It's a proper nationwide first, offering fully safe cheese and wine pairings so nobody has to miss out on the good stuff. Just pop "PREGGO" in your booking notes on their website; partners and friends are more than welcome to join the fun too.

Midsummer neighbourhood dining (26th June): Foryoubyzoe is hosting a communal three-course supper club after hours at One B Coffee House on Gloucester Road. Running from 7pm to 10:30pm, you'll slide onto a shared table to tuck into a seasonal menu packed with local produce from independent suppliers. Tickets include a welcome cocktail and sparkling lemonade for the table, and they're even planning some witchy activities and tarot readings. Vegan options are available if you shout via DM or email beforehand.

Burgers and beats in Southville (27th June): Burra on North Street is launching its first-ever Burra BBQ Bash, with the evening food and drink action running from 6pm to 10pm. A £20 ticket gets you a special burger and a cold drink. Expect live DJs, plenty of beers in the sun, and a top-tier neighbourhood atmosphere.

Bristol Seafood Week (8th July - 12th July): Bristol Seafood Week returns for its big third edition, fronted by local chef hero Josh Eggleton alongside a spectacular line-up of the city's finest restaurants. You can expect exclusive seafood dishes and collaborative chef banquets popping up all over the shop, including local favourites like Box-E at Cargo 1, Cor in Bedminster, and Nadu in Stokes Croft. It all builds up to a massive Saturday celebration at The Pump House featuring an oyster dressing competition and a giant banquet.

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