The ultimate food safari around Bristol

If you want to do the food safari right, you have to prepare for quite a long ride. The key is to start slow: we recommend that you first head to Bar 44 for a teaser in the form of tapas. These shareable plates include snacks such as marinated olives, roasted and salted almonds or bread and tomato soup to kick-start the unique experience. To top it up, you and your friend can sip on a glass of wine or sangria to work up your appetite for more to come. The venue’s interior features Spanish art with a sophisticated feel to it which will put you in a relaxed enough mood to wind down for a while and excited enough to move on to the next great thing. 

Are you getting hungry yet? The next stop is located just a 2-minutes walk away so you won’t have to test your patience too much although you might spend some time deciding on what to order. Kibou is a Japanese restaurant with many delicious starters on the menu – for the best experience, you should consider choosing a few different options and sharing them with a friend. For example, most people like to go for chicken karaage, pork gyoza and king prawns coated in sweet chilli sauce for a variety of flavours. The quality of dishes combined with the stylish interior will make your outing feel extra special and give you enough fuel to continue the adventure.

You won’t have to walk far to reach the main event. After you’ve finished your starters head east and continue in that direction until you get to Oakfield Place where Lido is located. The venue is a poolside restaurant that fuses elegance and a relaxed vibe, allowing guests to feel like they’re on a holiday in the middle of the city. Apart from the great atmosphere, you can expect a fancy main course which will be the perfect finale for the tasty starters. A sample menu includes a charcoal grilled wild halibut, poached salsify, clams, jamon Iberico & fino, plus other Spanish and Mediterranean dishes that are updated regularly. Spend some time admiring the pool and make sure you savour every bite – the journey doesn’t end here yet but there’s no need to rush.

Even the most delicious meal wouldn’t be complete without a dessert. Once you’ve satisfied your hunger, it’s time to head to Flour & Ash for a sweet ending to this culinary challenge. Save some room for the famous house tiramisu which melts in your mouth or try other positions on the menu that include a cheesecake, vanilla panna cotta, chocolate honeycomb terrine and soft serve ice cream. The styling of the restaurant is modern and Instagrammable which makes it the perfect place to document your journey. Take some photos with a friend and spread the word about food safari for other foodies out there.

You’ve had your dessert but the evening doesn’t have to end just yet. You can’t go wrong with washing it all down with another glass of wine or even having an extra snack. Even though Highbury Vaults is located near Bristol University, it attracts all types of crowds, from students to professionals. In other words, you’ll feel right at home thanks to the traditional interior and friendly atmosphere that welcomes people from all kinds of backgrounds. Whether you go for white or red wine, it will help you relax and wear off the excitement of the eventful evening. If you’re not feeling too full, you can also have a pasty or a roll. Congratulations, you’ve just completed a food safari.