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269 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1JN - view map
Good range of local, seasonal produce. Ashton Fruit Shop try to source locally wherever possible, and everything is well-labelled. Stock turnover is high, and sometimes labelling does not keep pace with the change, so ask if uncertain – the staff are always helpful.
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250 North Street, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1JD - view map
Well labelled meats with some local suppliers – Pork from Gloucestershire, Lamb from the Mendips, Sandridge Farm bacon (Wiltshire). Sausages made on the premises eg: Mendip lamb and mint. Chew Valley Eggs, local cheddar and pickles.
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262 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1JA - view map
Wholefoods from Essential Trading. Some local cheeses (Cornish Yarg, Stinking Bishop, Somerset Brie, Somerset Rambler) and dairy products (butter and yoghurt from Yeo Valley/Rachel’s Dairy, organic milk from Somerset Dairies). Martin Pitt free range eggs. Tyrells crisps. Bath Ales, Bristol Beer Factory ‘Brunale’ Brunel anniverary commemorative beer, local cider and Welsh and English wines. Herbert’s bread and many other local goodies.
Reviewed by JS 8/08 updated 2/09
Raleigh Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1TF - view map
The Tobacco Factory café always tries to use local suppliers and some organic ingredients where possible. An important part of their philosophy is to support independent businesses that give variety and character to an area, and keep money circulating locally – the ‘Strike a light for Independents’ campaign.
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All the vegetables in the shop are organic and grown on the City Farm’s allotments. The shop also sells eggs laid at the City Farm, and pork, lamb and beef from animals raised on-site or at the City Farm’s sister ‘real’ farm Ash Grove, near Wedmore.
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