10 Best Breweries in Cheddar Gorge & Caves

"Bars and pubs Breweries. When it opened its’ doors in 2004, Zerodegrees was like nothing Bristol had seen before: an architecturally impressive bar, restaurant and microbrewery perched precariously in the steep space between Colston Street, Christmas Steps and Park Row."

"Zerodegrees has a gorgeous suntrap of a terrace, ideal for sinking pints and chomping on freshly-baked pizza. Nestled on the corner of Colston Street and Park Row, it's in prime position for post-lockdown hangouts."

"King Street Brewhouse is – as the name suggests – located on King Street near the busy city centre, and it’s another one of my favourite venues in Bristol. It has a huge outdoor area that takes up half of King Street, with marquees to protect it against bad weather!. They serve a variety of different drinks here, including beers made on-site, local cider, and plenty of spirits, including a selection of gin."

"An antipodean & middle eastern inspired menu sets Brew apart from the many exceptional independent coffee shops in Bristol. They offer a hearty flavourful breakfast menu that’s hard to beat as well as locally sourced coffee. We recommend trying the “Brewfast” which features their homemade Brew Beans, alongside a seasonal espresso."

"Two-pint steins, Oompah Bands and a rock and roll spirit makes Bierkeller about as close as it gets to an Oktoberfest stag do in Bristol. It also has a fair few live bands and with a 750-person capacity, it’s got a lot of room to move around in. It’s located on All Saints’ St, next to Castle Park."

"A quick peek in the window will tell you everything you need to know about The Bath Brew House. You’ll see a home-brewery housed behind glass doors, mismatch furniture and period portraits from the pub’s brewing past. It’s home to undeniably the best sun-trap beer garden in the city, and the selection of homebrews on cask and keg will keep you quenched during a spot of summer day drinking."

"Home to the best beer garden in Bath, this charming pub and restaurant has a delicious array of quality eats. The Brew House kitchen cooks up a whole host of BBQ chicken wings, vegan burgers and pomegranate-topped halloumi chips."

"Boasting a charming, plant-filled beer garden, Bath Brew House is bound to be abuzz with sunseekers and daytime drinkers throughout the warmer months."

"Moor is not only one of the most respected microbreweries in Bristol, but also the whole of the UK. Starting out in Somerset way back in 2007, when Californian Justin Hawke purchased the defunct business it has gone on to become one of the world’s top-rated breweries. Justin has taken inspiration from his Californian roots, creating full-flavoured, often hoppy, beers mixed with the British secondary refermentation tradition to create what they call Modern Real Ale."

"Examples of potential stops include: Arbor Ales, Moor Beer, New Bristol Brewery, Left Handed Giant, Barley Mow (BBF pub), Beer Emporium. Depending on venues transportation may be added to the tour."

"The magical Under the Stars boasts a top deck perfect for an outdoor meal or pint, or both, plus provides you with views down the harbour. Under the Stars describe themselves as “a floating Mediterranean tapas restaurant”, plus they are keen to feature recipes on their menu inspired by the places visited by ships leaving Bristol Harbour. Their top deck is also covered by a canopy and the boat is moored at Narrow Quay."

"It’s not just a great place to enjoy a drink – this restaurant-on-a-boat does some cracking food too. Its range of tapas dishes is both creative and expansive and is perfect for a warm evening with some friends."

"One of my biggest regrets when visiting Bristol is that I wasn’t able to visit Left Handed Giant due to them only being open during the summer months. The brainchild of the people behind one of Bristol’s best pubs, Small Bar, Left Handed Giant have gone on to become one of the most respected names in the UK beer scene. At the moment, their taproom positioned right at the start of the Bristol-to-Bath cycle path is modest, but thanks to a hugely successful crowd-funding campaign, they are in the process of moving to a new site in Finzels Reach, which has been home to several famous Bristol breweries over the years, most recently Courage brewery."

"The walking distance between Dawkins Ales and the Left Handed Giant is the longest stretch of the trail at 29 minutes, but there is a pleasant cycle route you can take. Once you arrive, raise a glass for your efforts."

"Examples of potential stops include: Arbor Ales, Moor Beer, New Bristol Brewery, Left Handed Giant, Barley Mow (BBF pub), Beer Emporium. Depending on venues transportation may be added to the tour."

"On Magdalene Street, this Scheduled Ancient Monument is slightly withdrawn from the road down a close, so is easy to miss. Once belonging to a hospital, the chapel dates to the start of the 14th century and is in a complex of buildings that went up around a century later. With the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the hospital was turned into almshouses."

"Yume Kitchen injects a heavy dose of authentic Japanese culture into Bristol’s already international restaurant scene, serving homemade traditional dishes made with fish as fresh as those found at Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market, Try the katsuo oceanic bonito and shima-ajistriped jack. The small space is cheerily decorated in cherry blossom art and bright colours. With a combination of Japanese hospitality and genuine care put into the food, Yume Kitchen attracts a hungry and loyal audience."

"One review said: “Great food, great service — just don’t know why we hadn’t been here before Never had sushi as good as this place. Cannot fault it at all."

"cuisine and offering a wide-ranging menu that is bound to feature something to suit every diner. For a lighter bite, check out Yo-Ji’s sushi menu, full of plenty of nigiri, makimono and temaki varieties. For an especially exciting meal, guests can take a seat at Yo-Ji’s grill-side tables, where talented chefs cook meat and seafood dishes – prime sirloin, duck breast and tiger prawns included – teppanyaki-style before their very eyes."

"1 km from city center 17 out of 20 places to visit in Bath. Established in 1993, the Museum of East Asian Art is the only museum of the United Kingdom preserving collections of East Asian art and other artefacts. Located on Bennett Street, the museum is a 12-minute walk from the city centre."

"Travel across the globe and take in over 7,000 years of East Asian Art at the UK’s only museum dedicated to showcasing treasures from East and South East Asia. A must-see for any art-lover and those appreciative of early craftmanship worldwide."