Bristol, England – Gluten Free & low-FODMAP
I recall walking through Bristol and telling Koala, “I think this is my favorite English city we’ve visited.” There was something about the scenery, size, and charm that is perfectly well suited for a weekend away. I’d reckon I would even recommend it to weary London tourists! There was definitely no shortage of pretty walks and health food cafes. Here’s a tour of what we did in Bristol!
We were here due to a work meeting Koala had on a Friday. So we departed separate trains out of London and met up after work. I arrived just after lunch time, and headed to a cafe that is also a yoga studio…because I figured that sounded basically like home to me.
Favorite Bristol Cafes
Cafe Matariki inside Pacific Yoga – Amazing Gluten Free treats and salads/sandwiches. I didn’t get to a yoga class here, but maybe next time!
We also had brekkie once or twice at Spicer + Cole, a no-fuss cafe with gluten free bread and other options. I enjoyed the GF Avo Toast with Tomatoes & Tofu! What a feast.
Be Natural Kitchen – Located within St Nicolas Market. A lovely place to shop artisan stalls and grab a lovely piece of zucchini cake with avocado frosting!
A Few Bristol Adventures
Bristol is a great city for avid walkers! With a wide variety of sights and green spaces, it basically has a walk for whatever kind of day you fancy. One morning we stopped off at the Windmill Hill City Farm – an adorable, little community-run farm with quaint gardens and some animal friends. Very cute little gift shop on the premises, where I bought myself a pair of locally made earrings.
On our full day in Bristol, we walked to the Clifton Suspension Bridge. On the way, we stopped off at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. Both of these sites I’d certainly recommend having a peek!
Date night in Bristol
We enjoyed the calm ambiance of Fishers restaurant. Located not too far from the Clifton Suspension Bridge, it makes for a perfect stop off after a long day of exploring Bristol. They are keen on the GF lifestyle and do make their support very clear which is always reassuring!! I absolutely loved the fish & chips and for dessert they had gluten free sticky toffee pudding! Only the 2nd time in my life I’ve had this special treat. See my IG video of the sticky toffee pud in action! After Fishers we headed back toward our Airbnb and stopped off at the wine lounge Le Vignoble. I became enamored with wine bars after experiencing Vagabond in London. This is the same concept of choose-your-own single pours and tastings.
Our last morning in Bristol we had some time before our train. So we walked the river and found a little cafe that is also a grocer with the cutest store filled with everything a health foodie could need! Better Food had gluten free bread for our eggy morning we paired with a treat. Their gluten free bread was crisp and seeded – paired nicely with the fluffy eggs. We also stopped by the M Shed to have a look around. Great place to go for the history of Bristol!
I loved Bristol and it is a great spot for a gluten free / health foodie. Plentiful options for exercise, fresh air, foods and fun. Looking forward to going back to explore more of the city in the future. Be well,
Sara ♥
