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Little VictoriesSouthville, Bristol

★EverydayThe everyday answer

Gaol Ferry Steps0.3 mi from Southville centrelast reviewed May 2026

A well-run neighbourhood spot on Gaol Ferry Steps where the espresso is pulled right and the staff treat you like you've been coming for years.

Gets the espresso right and treats every first-timer like a regular.

4.7★★★★½(771)
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What we love

  • •Espresso pulled consistently, described as rich and smooth across multiple visits
  • •Staff who learn names and orders; the defining appeal of the place
  • •Turmeric latte and a short alternative menu beyond the espresso range
  • •Cosy, unpretentious room with a clear local identity on Gaol Ferry Steps

Location

7 Gaol Ferry Steps, Bristol BS1 6WE, UK

0.3 mi from Southville centre

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From the Journal

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Richaro's Ramblings · 14 Aug

The wrong island

I am writing this from Ponta Delgada, where the coffee in front of me was roasted about four streets away. Normally that is the whole story.

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