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My Bristol Favourites: Thom Whitchurch
Thom Whitchurch is a social media professional and content creator who is the founder of Bristol Social Media Academy (BSMA).
BSMA offers in-person, hands-on courses tailored for small businesses, social media managers and content creators.
Thom has previously collaborated with brands including Thatchers, LadBible and Deliveroo, as well as having more than 80m video views on his Thom Foodery channels.
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These are Thom’s top-five Bristol favourites:
SWU.fm
“I’ll admit I was late to the party when it comes to SWU. I was a diehard 6 Music fan for years, but I’ve been tuning in to SWU every day for over a year now and I absolutely love it! Felix Joy is the best way to start the day, and Feel the Real with Pato has completely transformed my Spotify playlists.”
Forwards Festival
The Saturday crowd on the Downs at Forwards 2024 -photo: Giulia Spadafora
“I’ve been to Forwards every year, and I think it’s the perfect festival for Bristol. Two amazing stages with fantastic production. What’s really unique is how, when an act finishes on one stage, another starts just a few minutes later on the other so you don’t miss a thing! It’s a testament to how experienced Team Love has become at putting on festivals and events.”
Stokes Croft
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“I just love how beautifully chaotic the area is. Stokes Croft is the part of Bristol that outsiders would never truly understand. You have to live and breathe Bristol to see past the rough edges (especially at night) and appreciate the stories behind the people and businesses there. My favourite things about Stokes Croft are Turbo Island, Big Issue Jeff, Caper & Cure, Cuts & Creps and That Thing.”
Bar 44
Bar 44 uses both the best local produce as well as showcasing outstanding produce from Spain – photo: Bar 44
“As a passionate foodie, picking just one Bristol restaurant is tough. But Bar 44 in Clifton Village stands out as my most visited spot. Amazing tapas, a brilliant Spanish-style Sunday lunch, the loveliest staff and – I swear to God – I will be buried with a glass of their porn star sangria.”
The Old Castle Green
The beer garden at the Old Castle Green is one of Thom’s favourite places in Bristol – photo: Betty Woolerton
“I love a proper boozer and the Old Castle Green in Old Market has been my go-to this year. What owner Mike has done with the place is incredible! It looks fantastic inside, has a gorgeous garden, a margarita menu, great live music, and an inclusive vibe and ethos that make such a diverse range of people feel welcome drinking together.”
Main photo: Thom Whitchurch
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