Food Tours of Bristol
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Fri 18 September 2026
11:30 - 12:30 - Location
- MShed, Wapping Wharf, Further info
- Cost
- £5
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Love street food of trying new flavours? Join us for a 'Food Tour of Bristol' and discover some of the city's best independent food spots while exploring Bristol's rich history and culture.
With a rich history and heritage as a shipyard, Wapping Wharf is now one of Bristol's foodiest neighbourhoods and home to some of the best independent food spots in the city. You'll learn more about both on this tour.
Tour Guide: Miguel
About this tour
- Multiple sample stops to taste delicious food from some of Bristol's best street food offerings from quirky and cool venues from Wapping Wharf
- Enjoy some free leisure time after samples to explore
- Learn about Bristol's interesting history
Arrive hungry and ready for a fantastic afternoon of food, culture, and new friendships!
For further information about the event, please contact globalstudents@uwe.ac.uk
Registration and tickets
Please note that the event ticket is non-refundable, so it is important to arrive promptly unless the event is cancelled.
- Cost: £5
- Attendance: Booking required
Travel information
Meeting time: 11:15 (Tour commences at 11:30)
Meeting Point: Outside MShed
The best way to get to the City Centre is:
- From Frenchay Campus: M1 bus (to Hengrove Park) or M3 bus (to City Centre) and get off at "The Centre" bus stop.
- From Glenside Campus: Number 5 Bus getting off at "Broadmead" bus stop OR Number 48a bus getting off at "Cabot Circus" bus stop.
- Voi scooters are available from both Glenside and Frenchay campus - please make sure you follow all safety directions, road rules, and wear a helment when travelling on vois.
- Car parking is available at NCP carpark Queen Charlotte Street and NCP carpark Trenchard Street.
Location
MShed
Wapping Wharf
Wapping Rd
Bristol
BS1 4RN
UK
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