Neighbourhood

Living at The Quarter House means having the best of Bristol right on your doorstep.

Located just a short walk from Bristol city centre, The Quarter House provides easy access to everything from high street favourites and independent boutiques to coffee spots, global eateries and popular social and entertainment venues.

Evening street scene in Bristol with pedestrians walking along a historic building lit by street lamps.
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Gothic-style cathedral with large ornate windows and entrance, surrounded by people and street lamps on a sunny day.
Colorful row houses on a green hillside overlooking beige buildings in an urban area under a clear sky.
Boat with people cruising on a river under a stone arch bridge with buildings and trees in the background.
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Discover Bristol like a local

Use our interactive map to navigate the city through its best restaurants, cultural destinations, independent favourites and standout experiences all a short walk from The Quarter House.

Bristol’s most popular spots

Discover three local hotspots, plus an interactive map below, to get a feel for life at The Quarter House.

Cabot Circus

A 10 minute walk away, Cabot Circus is your go-to destination for shopping your favourite brands, eating out and having some fun, all housed under one iconic glass roof.

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Hand holding a glass of iced matcha latte with a straw on a table, next to another matcha drink with a skewer of mochi balls.
Black circular sign with white text reading 'cabot circus' and nearby text 'Welcome to' in a modern shopping center.

Roxy Lanes

Also only a 10 minute walk away, featuring a huge variety of games, Roxy Lanes is made for group hangouts, healthy competition and switching off.

Young people playing foosball indoors, focusing on the foosball table and players controlling rods with black and red figures.
Cheeseburger with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles on a brioche bun, served with fries and a side salad.
Person in casual clothes releasing a bowling ball down a lane in a dimly lit bowling alley with colorful psychedelic screen projections.

CARGO at Wapping Wharf

Take a 7 minute cycle or 24 minute walk to discover one of Bristol's most distinctive spots. CARGO brings together independent restaurants in repurposed shipping containers by the harbourside. Perfect for weekend food trips and discovering somewhere new.

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Four small tortillas topped with sour cream, cooked ground meat, corn, red bell peppers, pickled onions, guacamole, and mixed greens on a pink surface with bowls of corn, pickled jalapeños, avocado half, lemon slice, and cherry peppers.
Two sandwiches with various toppings in brown paper trays next to a white bowl of salad with greens and sliced almonds.

“The city has this rare energy: creative, kind, and full of curiosity.”

Guidiana Landivar Paz, a PhD sabbatical student at UWE

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