City foodies still have plenty to celebrate

It's not all doom and gloom in Bristol's famed food scene. ELLIE KENDALL picks the best of the recent openings

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It may seem like a bleak time across the country in the food and drinks industry right now with constant news of venues shutting for good.

So we are focusing on the positive news and reminding ourselves of just how many new dining and drinking spots have opened up in Bristol so far this year.

From globally renowned fried chicken to local restaurants expanding their businesses and trying something new, we've been spoiled by new choices over the past seven months.

Encouragingly there were too many venues to list every single one that has opened so far this year, so we have narrowed it down to the food venues people in the city were especially excited about. So if you’re looking for some new places to tick off your must-try list then what better way than to start your search right here...

SIX BY NICO

Where is it: Unit SU9, 11 Quakers Friars, Broadmead, BS1 3BU

Six By Nico, the restaurant chain known for its imaginative six-course tasting experiences that change after six weeks, opened its doors in Bristol in February, in the former home of Carluccio’s and the Castle Fine Art stores in Quakers Friars.

Its first menu, The Chippie is always the same at a newly opened Six By Nico restaurant, which was founded by chef Nico Simeone, and featured re-imagined chip shop classics. And, due to its popularity, The Chippie menu was extended beyond its usual six weeks. There’s now set to be an Alice in Wonderland-themed menu to enjoy, with further menus to be announced in the future.

MIRO LOUNGE

Where is it: Unit 3.1, The Paintworks, Bath Road, BS4 3EH

This Lounge venue from Bedminsterfounded cafe-bar group Loungers opened in Brislington in June.

Miro Lounge is the group's 256th venue in what had previously been Bocabar at Paintworks.