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My Bristol Favourites: Kristian Crews
Kristian Crews is the founder of restaurant, deli and shop, Spoke & Stringer, which now has two locations in Bristol: its original home on Brunel Quay opposite the SS Great Britain and a newly opened second site on Whiteladies Road.
These are his top-five Bristol favourites:
The Wave
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“An obvious out of town haunt to list is The Wave. An opportunity to surf 20 minutes from home and be guaranteed waves is a dream. I’m looking forward to trying out different types of wave size and power once released to the public. A pizza up there on the sidelines from Pizzarova (hopefully they return in the summer) with a cold beer watching perfect waves for an evening could possibly be paradise in Bristol.”
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Goats on the Downs
Goats help to make room for rare wildflowers by eating invasive woody plants like scrub and bramble – photo by Jim Lampard / Bristol Nature Channel
“The Downs are great for fresh air and views as everyone knows. However, a few years back we stumbled across the goats! Finding them for the first time was astonishing. I couldn’t believe these guys were in the gully, not only are they amazing creatures but they are a key part of the conservation project. Visit, but be respectful and don’t let your dog in there!”
The Cottage
The Cottage pub is an especially popular spot in the summer – photo: Butcombe
“Busy brunch weekends on the harbourside deserve a well-earned pint. The favourite in this department is the Cottage at Baltic Wharf. Sundowners on the steps by the water here on a Sunday are a weekend essential.”
Tyntesfield
“This is another recent discovery for us, which prompted National Trust membership. Tyntesfield is a Victorian gothic manor house and grounds on a crisp winter’s day is truly awe-inspiring.”
Murray May’s
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“I have always been a fan of Ewan and Thecla’s food. From their early days working at Spoke & Stringer, watching their rise to street food glory with Murray May’s is an inspiration to all up and coming street food artists. The charcoal grill in their converted Mercedes ex-military Dutch ambulance is a piece of magic.”
Main photo: Purplefish
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