Proper Coffee
★ EverydayLast reviewed April 2026

Playground Coffee & BarOld City, Bristol

"An Old City cafe-bar that sources its beans with purpose and isn't trying to move you on. Board games, swing seats, cocktails when the afternoon calls for it: a room built for settling into."

4.7★★★★½(431)
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What we love

  • Beans sourced with intent, prepared multiple ways
  • Full cocktail and bar menu running alongside the coffee
  • Board games on the shelves, swing seats in the room
  • Home-baked cake on the counter

Location

45 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1TP, UK

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