Showing posts with label Bristol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bristol. Show all posts

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Cox and Baloney's Vintage Boutique - Tea Rooms


Last weekend, after an hour or so trying wedding dresses on, my friend Becky and I headed to this beautiful boutique and tea room on Cheltenham Road, Bristol.


After a look through the Lunch Menu, we decided to go for the 'Lilly's Afternoon Tea (A Special Treat!)'. Priced at £21 for two people (tea option), we found it to be great value.


The tea came in a large pot with different patterned cups and saucers. They had a selection of 15 different loose leaf teas to choose from, we settled for 'Mr Darcy' which is the English Breakfast tea. 


For the lunch there was a choice of 5 different sandwich fillings. We settled for egg/cucumber and tuna/sweetcorn. A small selection of cake slices were given to you on the second layer.


And to top it off there were 2 scones with fresh clotted cream and locally sourced jam. I like the fact this was presented in little expresso cups :)


The atmosphere in there was amazing, we were also lucky to have live music. The roaring fire gave it a cosy feel, the fireplace in itself is stunning to look at. I think we ended up staying for about 2 hours, just wonderful. The staff were also great and welcoming too. 


We will certainly be visiting again soon, so many people I want to take there! Also don't forget to check out the little boutique they have next door, full of pretty dresses and items for your home.

Check out their Facebook page, also don't forget to follow them on Twitter.

Monday, 11 November 2013

Scrumptiously Sweet Shop, Bristol


Whilst walking down Gloucester Road with my friend Becky in Bristol the other day, we came across this lovely sweet shop. The layout was what I would call traditional with jars of everyones favourites lining the walls. Towards the back of the shop there was a room of baking goodies, from cupcakes cases to coloured icing. 



The one thing this shop brought back for me was a lovely childhood memory, sweets priced in pennies (some of them), small paper bags and plastic coloured scoops. I actually cannot remember the last time I saw a box of Black Jacks or Fruit Salads at 2p a piece! There were also marshmallows at 1p, along with flying saucers at 2p each. I got great joy standing there and counting it all, sounds sad but it really took me back. 


Also 99p per 100g, bargain!! There was a fantastic range of Pick'N'Mix. Most places these days will not allow this due to some health and safety rules (well I think that's why you don't see it as often). 


If you're in the Bristol area then I recommend visiting, lovely staff and something for everyone. 

Visit their website here.
Like them on Facebook.

83 Gloucester Road, 
Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8AS
Open:
Monday 12:00 - 17:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:30
Thursday 10.00 - 17:30
Friday 10:00 - 17:30
Saturday 10:00 - 17:30
Sunday 11:30 - 16:30