In this guide, we go through some of the best, (mostly) independent, quality food shops in Bristol. These are a stunning curated range of boutique delis, specialist wine and cheeses and deli-style- fresh produce shops. It’s a guide by area- with best delis and shops in:
- Clifton/Whilteladies Rd area
- Easton
- St Geroge
- Southville/Bedminster
- Gloucester road
This table below presents an overview of the stunning shops in this scene- and following the table, we go through each deli with a descriptions of it’s unique selling points, its range and its style.
| Deli | Main offering & speciality | Additional |
| CLIFTON/WHITELADIES | ||
| Chandos Deli | Sandwiches, bakes, quiches and cakes | Cafe area |
| Divino Deli | Authentic, high end italian deli | Gift hampers |
| The Mall Deli | Boutique local produce deli | Gift hampers |
| Two Bellys | Artian cheeses and wines | Seating and wine tasting |
| Papadeli | Stunning, healthy fresh food and cakes counter | Catering and cookery school |
| EASTON | ||
| Matter wholefoods | Small local, organic groceries and cakes | Veg boxes |
| The Public Market | Artisan bakery and organic local produce | Subscription boxes |
| Bristol Sweet Mart | Exotic, foreign foods shop and indian deli | Extensive foreign foods |
| ST GEORGE | ||
| Poco Deli | Fresh produce, coffee, toasties and baked goods | Great toasties |
| Southville Deli | Cheese, meat, olives and whole-foods store | Coffee and cakes |
| SOUTHVILLE/ BEDMINSTER | ||
| Hugo’s | Wonderful, artistic aesthetic and whole-produce | Fresh flowers and coffee |
| Southville | Cheese, meat, olives and whole-foods store | Coffee and cakes |
| The Bristol Loaf | Home to local meats, wines and organic produce | Gorgeous modern cafe kitchen |
| GLOUCESTER ROAD AREA | ||
| El Colmado | Authentic Spanish deli- meats, cheeses, canned goods | Online shops too |
| Cave | Boutique wine shop and deli | Beautiful aesthetic |
| The Radford Mill Farm Shop | Fresh, organic produce and homemade foods | Veg boxes |
| Lavender | On COLDHARBOUR ROAD, lavender is a stunning boutique but friendly |
Delis in Clifton village & and Whiteladies road area
Chandos Deli
Chandos deli is a well- known wonderful cafe with an extensive range of bakes, cakes, pastries, and lunch options including deli-sandwiches, foccasia, wraps, quices, pies and salads.
They also have wonderful fresh-whole breads and a range of fresh cheeses, and cheese and fruit platters. Chandos deli also offer catering. See more details on their facebook page.
Divino Deli
A very fine, boutique Italian deli in Clifton, Divino stock wonderful olive, meats cheeses and fresh pastas. THey have wonderful selections of artisan italian biscuits, packed sweets, jams spreads, savoury crackers, breadsticks and wines.
The deli is almost an art of work to walk into- its is stunningly curated and the displays are full of colour and beautiful quality foods. See their Instagram page here for more details.
The Mall deli
A traditional deli with delicious fresh, home-made and locally sourced produce. This boutique deli shop stock all of the expected delicious jarred and canned goods as well as wines, flavoured oils and vinegars and juices.
THe deli counter is stocked with charcuterie, meats, cheeses, savoury baked pies, rolls, quiches and sweet cakes and pastries. For more details see their site here.
Two Bellys
Two bellys is primarily a raw milk, artisanal cheese and fine wine shop. It is a wonderfully curated shop, beautiful and simple. It really celebrates fresh, seasonal, ethically produced, delicious cheeses.
In addition to their natural wine selections, they also sell some wonderful local and belgian beers, and low intervention ciders. See more info on their site here.
Papdeli
An award winning deli and catering service, artisan cheeses and a take away food counter with “Butterbean, piquillo pepper, tortilla, sausage rolls, fish cakes, tuna and caper empanadas, Thai slaw, veggie rolls, springs rolls” to name just a few of their take away lunch options.
As well as their fantastic savouries, they have an extensive range of gournet cakes and bakes. See more details on their site here.
Delis in Easton
Matter wholefoods
A tiny and beautifully curated wholefood store stocking organic and locally sourced produce- mostly fresh fruit and veg, eggs and fresh breads. They also stock a lot of plant-based meat alternatives.
As well as the fresh produce, matter wholefoods have ranges of museli, canned and jarred goods and a fresh cakes and coffee bar with a couple of little seats outside. See their site here.
The public market
A local store, deli and farm shop- the public market sources local and ethical foods and bakes. They have organic fruits and veg produce, and all sorts of fermented options, dips and sides.
Their bakery stock a great range of fresh, whole-breads and delicious cakes and pastries. The shop has a lovely coffee bar too. See their site here.
Bristol Sweet Mart
This is a shop for all the senses- it has the most wonderful collection of foreign food products, herbs and spices. They have fresh produce, all sorts of sauces, spices, flavoured teas and sweets. Great prices too.
The deli counter do authentic slow cooked curries with their own signature spice blends. The deli also does classic indian snacks, samosas, biryani, dhokra and exotic deserts and royal sweets. This is a bit of an institution in easton. See their site here.
Delis in the St George area
Poco deli
A lovely, beautifully curated deli and fresh fruit and veg shop- wonderful coffee and baked goods as well as deli meats, cheeses, olives and canned and jarred produce. They do incredible toasties too. See their facebook page here.
Southville deli
Southville deli is a wholefoods shop with fresh produce, meats, cheese and olives, with a coffee bar and cake options too. The shop stock a small range of eco-friendly cosmetics. They also stock lovely selections of pickles, jams, sauces and spices. Great vegan and gluten-free options too.
Delis in Southville and Bedminster area
Hugo’s Greengrocers and Deli
A fabulous tiny shop packed with gorgeous fresh produce, wonderful colourful veg, hanging garlic, pasta, sauces, and all sorts of delicious jar products. It is packed with delicious smells and colours- a beautifully curated north-street delight! See their facebook site here.
Southville deli
Southville deli is a wholefoods shop with fresh produce, meats, cheese and olives, with a coffee bar and cake options too. The shop stock a small range of eco-friendly cosmetics. They also stock lovely selections of pickles, jams, sauces and spices. Great vegan and gluten-free options too.
The bristol loaf
The bristol loaf is a large, modern and glass-fronted cafe and deli on East Street. The shop stocks deli-style and local produce stalls from some of Bristol’s favourites- including two belly, hugo’s grocers and native vine wines.
The Bristol Loaf is an artisan sourdough bakery- the other branches in St George and center are wonderful cafes- but the Bedminster one makes the deli list for its speciality shop options.
Delis in the Gloucester road area
El Colmado
A fantastic Spanish deli with traditional Spanish products; cold meats and cheeses, sauces, appetizers, spices, olive oils paella rice, biscuits and more. They also have a selection of organic veg and fresh produce.
One of the best delis in the world selected by the financial times! This deli also have an online store so you can get a home delivery within 24 hours. See their site here.
Cave
A boutique wineshop and deli stocking food and wine from small-scale sustainable producers. In the deli, find declious pates, jellys oils, vinegars, crackers and dips. See their website here.
The Radford mill farm shop
Known as the first widely recognised organic food shop in Bristol, they sell whole foods and (of course) organic fruits and vegetables. Their own range of concessionaires, including dips, soups and curries and sweet and savoury bakes and snacks.
They cater well to many dietary requirements- the shop had a welcoming, some-made and local vibe. They also offer box subscriptions and are very connected with the community. See more information and their story on their website here.
Lavender Deli
On COLDHARBOUR ROAD, lavender is a stunning Italian deli, selling the best quality imported Italian pasta, risottos, jars, cans, preserves, olive oils and more! It’s an Italian food imported selling direct to consumers- and a company centred around fiercely defending artisan food.
They also have coffees and toasties- it’s a lovely community spot. See their site here.
We hope this was a helpful guide! Let us know if you have a favourite we’ve missed, or if any new ones open for us to try out.