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Playground Coffee & BarOld City, Bristol

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St Nicholas St0.0 mi from Old City centrelast reviewed May 2026

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.

The coffee is better than the cocktail menu suggests.

4.7★★★★½(436)
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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

0.0 mi from Old City centre

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