Tag: Stokes Croft
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Pieminister shop gets a whole new look
The Pieminister shop on Stokes Croft has had a refurbishment and is now looking more like a bar and acting like one too. It is open until 11pm and serves a good selection of beers and drinks. They even have the sparkling Wild Beer Co and 6 o’clock gin and tonic. There are still plenty…
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Bristol Energy Cooperative looking for investors
A new cooperative in Bristol is raising money to set up solar energy sites on two buildings in the city centre. The not-for-profit Bristol Energy Cooperative is looking to raise £87,000 through a share offering and has already had an 82.4% pledge for the amount from 74 investors who can invest as little as £50.…
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Zazu’s Kitchen, Stokes Croft
The bright dining area with Story I by Mila Furstova, a £4,500 art work, on display may be surprising for Stoke Croft but wait until you taste the food. It is shockingly elegant and delicious. Of course, if you’ve already eaten at the Runcible Spoon you may be a little less taken aback at one more…
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Stokes Croft, and why Northcliffe should wish for a riot in Clifton
I keep bumping into blog posts about the riots that took place in Stokes Croft this past Thursday and the one before that. I don’t have much of an impassioned opinion on the events themselves. I live maybe 15 minutes away by foot and feel it’s local story but I can’t really relate to the…
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The Runcible Spoon, Stokes Croft
Reasons not to review a restaurant on opening night: things can go wrong. Reasons to review: when things go wrong you can blame it on the opening night. I hope that all further sittings are lacking in the slight issues we encountered. The new restaurant Runcible Spoon is a confusing mix of excellent food and…
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The Colour and the Sound, Stokes Croft Streetfest
The Colour and the Sound, Stokes Croft Streetfest, originally uploaded by still awake.
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Stokes Croft Streetfest photos (2)
Some more photos:
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Stokes Croft Streetfest Photos
Some more pictures
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Bear Pit, Stokes Croft Streetfest
Singing, freestyle, at the Bear Pit about getting drunk and smoking. Not sure if that’s what it all comes down to. Early enough for the drinking to still be merry. Update: 26 May 2010 – Turns out that the singer in the photograph is Billy Salisbury, the Undercover Hippy. He provided the best musical experience…
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Stokes Croft Streetfest
The urban cultural area of Bristol, better known for graffiti and Tesco protests, is set to become even livelier next week. A few days ago, a friend from Cheltenham asked if I was going and at that point I hadn’t even heard of it. The flyers are starting to appear around Bristol however or it…
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