Playground Coffee & Bar
Playground Coffee & Bar is a playful café on St Nicholas Street in Bristol's old city, known for swing seats, Chesterfield sofas and stacks of board games. It is a relaxed spot for coffee and cake between market browsing and an evening in the bars nearby.
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A café that likes to play
The playground theme is literal: some seats are swings, so you can drink your coffee while gently rocking. Elsewhere there are leather Chesterfields and classroom-style chairs, and a large pile of board games is there for anyone to pull out. It makes a good rainy-day stop with friends or older children.
Coffee and food
Coffee has historically come from Clifton Coffee, with loose-leaf teas from Canton Tea, plus sandwiches at lunchtime and a counter of cakes. As the name now suggests, it has also added a bar side, so it is worth checking the current menu before you go. Tables can be reserved online through its booking page. Expect a younger, relaxed crowd, with people lingering over a game rather than rushing off.
Nearby
St Nicholas Market, Bristol's covered market, is about a minute's walk away, so Playground slots neatly into a morning of food stalls and independent traders. Flight Club's darts bar and the Bonnie Rogues pub are on the same stretch if you want to carry on later. It is also a short walk from the harbourside if you want to carry on exploring on foot after your coffee, and Hatter House is nearby for a second café stop.
Highlights
- Swing seats
- Large board game collection
- Specialty coffee and loose-leaf tea
- A minute from St Nicholas Market
Good to know
- Tables can be booked online through the café's booking page
- Two-guest minimum on online bookings
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: playground-coffee-bar.letsbookfor.com · timeout.com