East Street
Step outside The Robinson Building and you're on East Street, Bedminster's lively and traditional pedestrian shopping area. From a local greengrocer to deli's and butchers, East Street is a lively friendly street packed with local independent shopkeepers and a few nationals for good measure. Provides for your every need.
The Lounge
With the range of hostelries on offer in Bedminster and Southville, you're never far away from a chilled glass of wine, a good pint or some great food. Live music on offer includes jazz & folk and names like Quba Ice, Tobacco Factory, Spotted Cow or the Florikin and Furkin add to the colourful character of the area.
Tobacco Factory
The Tobacco Factory a diverse, high quality performing arts venue housing a café bar; Teohs' Oriental Bistro, animation and performing arts school, creative industry work units and so much more. Instrumental in the regeneration of BS3, this was the first landmark industrial building to be converted for public and independent local business use.
Victoria Park
Just one of many green spaces that lie within walking distance of The Robinson Building. Ideal for a lazy picnic, a walk through open green spaces or a game of footy with the lads (and lasses of course). Other Parks in walking distance include Dame Emily Park and Ashton Court estate.
Bridging the Avon
Linking Coronation Road with Cumberland Road, Bedminster has its fair share of characterfull Iron bridges, that span the River Avon making it easy to get too and from the harbourside and all its attractions.
The Matthew
The replica of John Cabot's famous sailing ship lies within Harbourside, within walking distance of The Robinson Building.
The Ostrich
Beckoning to you from the very heart of the harbour is one of Bristol's oldest and best loved pubs. Outside seating on the wharfside. Pop in and see the skeleton in the cave! Known for its cracking Sunday roast - just don't forget the papers.
Queen Square
Severn Shed and River Station restaurants, and the eclectic Mud Dock café bar form the waterside attraction that sits behind the historic and beautifully refurbished Queen Square. A stroll across the Square and you'll be in King Street, home to the diverse and acclaimed Old and New Vic theatres.
Arnolfini Gallery and Café
Just a short stroll away from The Robinson Building is the groundbreaking Arnolfini Art Gallery and Café is acknowledged as one of Europe's leading contemporary arts centre.
Harbourside & Millennium Square
Opposite the Arnolfini Gallery lies Harbourside & Millennium Square. Home to @Bristol, Bordeaux Quay and The Watershed amongst many other interesting and lively venues. You'll find a Marks and Spencer's food hall, Carpe Diem and cafes & bars situated around the Square.
City Centre and Park Street
Bristol 's lively refurbished City Centre leads to the ever popular Park Street and offers a thriving mix of theatre, museums, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and pubs. The Academy, Locarno and the Colston Hall provide an eclectic range of musical entertainment and all in walking distance of home.
Temple Quay & Temple Meads
At Temple Quay smart city offices rub shoulders with cafes, shops, leisure facilities and waterside walks. Temple Meads station is in walking distance and is due to be transformed in to a state-of-the-art integrated transport hub. You'll also find frequent bus services operated by First Group on your doorstep.
Cabot Circus
The long awaited expansion of Broadmead is due for completion in Autumn 2008. From superb shopping, to with over 100 new stores, to a 13 screen cinema the new Cabot Circus complex will breathe new life into the City, and its all going to be in walking distance.
