Creative Boom Bristol

Bristol does creativity its own way, and there's a growing Creative Boom community right in the middle of it. Local host Natty Harris shares where we meet, the places she rates, and the people doing brilliant work across the city.

Meet us IRL

Creative Boom IRL is our free, regular social in Bristol.

No agenda, nothing to prepare – just a friendly room and conversation that actually goes somewhere.

If it's your first time, say so: getting new faces settled in is Natty's speciality.

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Meet Natty

Natty Harris hosts Creative Boom IRL in Bristol, and she's a designer by trade – though her real speciality is turning a room of strangers into a community somewhere around the second round.

Every place in the guide below is hers: tried, rated, and vouched for.

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Interesting places to visit

As recommended by your host Natty. Where to eat, drink, co-work, and be inspired by art in Bristol (and Bath).

8 places

GALLERY
Arnolfini
Narrow Quay, Bristol
I recently went to a Wes Anderson themed drawing event there and had so much fun! Keep an eye out for exhibitions and other events.
GALLERY
Centrespace
Leonard Lane, Bristol
Artist-run, not-for-profit. There's always something interesting happening, but the best time to visit is during open studios every October.
CAFÉ
Floor House Café
Southville, Bristol
Head over to North St for friendly staff, great food and a window seat for working people watching. Tip: There's also a cute little garden out back.
CO-WORKING
Gather Round
Brunswick Sq or Cigar Factory
Day passes now available with Gather Round means co-working is made even easier and accessible across several locations.
FOOD & DRINK
Left Handed Giant Brewpub
Hawkins Lane, Finzels Reach
Great beers, great pizzas and great spaces to have a good old chinwag with pals. There's even a games room on the top floor with darts and pool.
SHOP
Mr B's Emporium
John St, Bath
My Tom works here (14 years and counting!) and is Head of Subscriptions. If you love books, local and independent stores, Mr B's must be on your list.
CAFÉ
Palette
Walcot Street, Bath
Independent cafe across three floors of an old Bath townhouse. Gallery space, shop, delicious home-baked goods and tasty coffee.
CO-WORKING
The Bristol Loaf (Beacon)
Trenchard Street, Bristol
Great for meetings or getting a couple of hours work done with 10/10 coffee. Go at lunch and get the tofu sandwich - chef’s kiss!