Dareshack

What it is

Dareshack describes itself as a concept shop: part coffee bar, part studio. The space is unusually large for a city-centre coffee stop, and the studio side is set up for art exhibitions, creative projects and community events. Hire and collaboration enquiries go through the team by email. It sits in the Vintry Building, so it is easy to find from Castle Park or Corn Street.

When to go

It opens early on weekdays and a little later at weekends, which makes it an easy first stop before exploring the Old City. Mornings suit a takeaway on the way to work or the station; mid-afternoon is a better time to sit with a laptop or meet friends, and it is worth checking their Instagram for what is on in the studio. It is a sensible meeting point for a day in the Old City, with room to spread out.

Nearby

Wine Street sits at the heart of Bristol's historic core. St Nicholas Market is a couple of minutes' walk away for browsing and street food, and Titanic Bristol is just round the corner. Strange Brew, a small music venue, is practically next door if you are making an evening of it. Castle Park and the harbourside are both within a ten-minute walk.

Highlights

• Speciality coffee bar in central Bristol
• 4,000 sq ft space combining a coffee bar and studio
• Hosts art exhibitions and community events
• In the Vintry Building on Wine Street

Good to know

• Opens early on weekdays and from mid-morning at weekends; live hours are shown on this page.
• For space hire or collaborations, the venue asks you to email hello@dareshack.com.

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