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                <title>Lahloo pantry</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[I discovered Lahloo tea a few years ago at a small food festival and have been hooked since. When I heard that they had opened a specialist tea shop in Bristol, I was eager to visit! <br>Lahloo pantry is an independent modern tea room serving the most delicious home baked teas, cakes, tarts and savory dishes.<br>I was delighted by the passion and enthusiasm behind the shop  and the place has a lovely, warm, relaxing atmosphere. We had the afternoon tea for £13.50 per person, it was fun, beautifully executed and a real special treat. I'll be back on a weekly basis for their macaroons!<br>It's a little gem in the heart of Clifton village.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Taj Palace</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Taj Palace, located in Bristol city centre is a newly established Indian restaurant but is on its way to be among the most prestige restaurants in Bristol.<br>The exterior of this place is not so special at first glance, but don't let the that fool you. The food is really flavoursome, well implemented with a a nice relaxing ambiance. <br>Favorite dish: it was the chicken Bombay flame. The flavour and texture of this dish is really nice and a twist of my favourite traditional Bombay dish cooked with boiled egg.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Arnos Vale Cemetery</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[It's a 45 acre historic cemetery close to the centre of Bristol, "where the history of the city is told in a leafy and tranquil setting."  Don't be put off by the idea of visiting a cemetery - this place is beautiful and so peaceful.  Among beautiful monuments, there is an abundance of plants and flowers. And bird song to lift the heart! The guide book says there are about two dozen species there. Also, exhibitions about the history of the place, and a lovely gift shop. A real, and unusual, treat.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Arch House Deli</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Independent deli that has won lots of awards for it's cheese and range of products. They run lots of free tastings and also have a great cafe. You just have to try their New Yorker sandwich, it's huge.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Photographique</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A tiny basement gallery showcasing local and some farther reaching photography, but mostly unheardofs, embracing new and often unconventional approaches in cosy surrounds.  Rapid turnover of shows so always something new to see.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Riverstation</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This was a very relaxed and pleasant place with river views and very good value meals (children were free before 6pm.)]]></description>
                
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                <title>Cafe Maitreya</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Easton in Bristol is home to this small vegetarian restaurant, offering excellent, unusual vegetarian dishes. On a recent visit pistachio and shallot wontons and cashew cakes were among dishes that make one smile for days after. Cafe Maitreya only opens for dinner and bookings are recommended. Go for the three course menu, you'll enjoy every last morsel!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Bristol's City Museum and Art Gallery offers a great collection of two and three dimensional art and design from across the world, as well as a wide-ranging archaeological collection of, particularly, objects from Ancient Egypt.<br><br>The paintings from the late Nineteenth century and the glassware, ceramics and prints from Asia benefited enormously by a bequest in the late 1940's, from Max Schiller, whose brother, Ferdinand, in addition, collected Chinese ceramics.  As a result of this gift the museum has examples of work, for example, by Vuillard, Alma-Tadema and Sisley, as well as glassware from the Tang and Sung dynasties, of great quality.  There is much other work of equally high quality including a beautiful Japanese woodblock print of a waterfall by Hokusai.<br><br>At certain times of the day and at weekends the museum is full of young children, which is of course an admirable feature but the racket they create can become wearisome.  Perhaps like cinemas, museums should arrange noisy days for kids and quiet days for those who want to get close to the art work without being run over or deafened.<br><br>There's a good museum shop and cafeteria.  The latter is particularly good.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Apple cider boat</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Like your cider? This is the place for you then. Moored just along the Welsh Back, the Apple has a very small serving bar area but boasts a whole variety of ciders with special deals for students too. The Venue is usually packed during the summer months as they have an enormous seating area which always draws in the crowds. Service is quite quick and prices are reasonable.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Relaxation Centre</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[In an ordinary street, with large residential houses, lies the Relaxation Centre. It's tucked away from the city centre in peaceful Cliftonand is quite small, with a jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and outside hot tub, sauna and plunge pool. However, somehow, it never seems crowded. Upstairs there is a cafe bar where wonderfully relaxing teas and toasted teacakes are offered. With a choice of beds, beanbags and sofas overlooking the beautifully tended gardens.<br>Varying between women only, mixed and couples sessions, at varying prices, it is an inexpensive spa, where a few hours can help weeks of troubles drift away.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Future Inn, Bristol</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[I had a perfect, hassle free experience in booking and staying at Future Inns and the restaurant wasn't too bad either. Going by the rather unusual name of Fishbones, they do indeed have more than a few decent fish dishes. I went for the breaded sardines as this seemed to be a 'proper' fish dish and I wasn't disappointed. Almost as good as some of the fish mezes I have enjoyed in Cyprus.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Bristol lido</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Bristol's Lido, tucked away in the heart of Clifton, predates the nearby famous suspension bridge and is more than just an outdoor pool.  Since its stylish transformation you can also relax in the poolside bar, savour food from the Italian wood-fired oven in the restaurant in the former Victorian viewing gallery, or be pampered in the spa. It's a perfect place for a swim all year round in the solar panel-heated pool.  But go at night, under the stars, and you're in heaven.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Bristol lido</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Swimming in the inky dark pool at Bristol's recently renovated lido is a delicious winter's evening pleasure(summer lovers may disagree). If the chill air gets too much, jump into the hot tub or sauna for heat then plunge back into the dark pool to start the cycle again. Deckchair-striped, curtained shower/changing rooms line one side of the pool and a tasty glass fronted caff borders the other. All in all sublime.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Clifton lido</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Swimming in the inky dark pool at Bristol's recently renovated lido is a delicious winter's evening pleasure(summer lovers may disagree) if the chill air gets too much, jump into the hot tub or sauna for heat then plunge back into the dark pool to start the cycle again. The gaily, deckchair striped, curtained shower/changing rooms, line one side of the pool and a tasty glass fronted caff borders the other. All in all sublime.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Thornbury Castle Hotel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once stayed at this Tudor castle, now a romantic hotel set in historic gardens and with its own vineyard.  It offers a luxurious experience, with four poster beds, log fires, tapestries, and even a bedroom with (perfect for Cupid) arrow-slit windows.  The crowning glory, reached by a stone spiral staircase, is the Tower Bedchamber, with far-reaching views and a ten foot wide bed that Anne Boleyn would have died for.  At our recent visit the snow made everything even more enchanting. Magic.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Arch House Deli</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A lovely delicatessen, with beautifully painted ceilings and handmade fixtures.  Their on site chef makes a selection of daily dishes to eat in the cafe or take away.  They also do a great range of gluten free cakes and source lots of local products as well as the best from France.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Magic Roll</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Without a doubt the best post-pub food ever. There's no where else I'd rather go after a night of drinking. They serve huge tasty wraps filled with a choice of cheeses, meats, hummus, falafel, salads ... the list goes on! The prices are a little steeper than I'd usually spend on late night food but every penny is worth it. The portions are so generous; a medium wrap will satisfy all but the most hungry; and the fillings are delicious. I recommend a lamb and haloumi combination, toasted until it's a warm and melted and then topped off with hot chilli sauce. And the best thing is - I never get post-food guilt as it feels so much healthier than the other options. The temptation is even enough to make me forgo a taxi home so I get to feel virtuous about that too!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Papaji's House of Teas</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A modern twist on a tea-house that is also a restaurant. So far I have had brunch, afternoon tea and dinner there! I love it because it's a relaxed environment with great food and you can people watch everyone going past on Whiteladies Road. The staff are very friendly and helpful when trying to choose a tea which is a bit overwhelming at first.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Banksy Vs Bristol Museum</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Bristol Museum is the venue for an exhibition of street artist Banksy this summer. There are varying opinions as to whether the very long queuing time is worth enduring - and the suitability of the venue is also questionable for a major exhibition. But Banksy amuses and provokes - just a little hard to find all the pieces amongst the regular collections on display.]]></description>
                
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