While the city has seen some exciting new openings like the striking state-of-the-art King Pins Bowling at Cabot Circus and the unique Upside Down House at the Harbourside, Bristol has lost a number of well known and beloved restaurants and shops in the last two months and a half.
And at least 5 more venues are set to close down in the next coming months, including fashion, art and wellness gift shop Phat & Co.
Scroll through to learn about the 8 venues we’ve sadly lost for good in 2025 so far - with five more closing in the coming months:
9. Phat & Co, Picton Street
The fashion, art and wellness gift shop is set to close down its doors for good in March. Phat & Co explained: "the work-life balance has become too difficult to maintain and we want to put family and health first. Our little trio is expecting a new member in the summer and so begins our next great adventure! " The store is currently having a closing down sale. | Google Maps
10. SoleLution, clifton
SoleLution on Boyce's Avenue, Clifton is set to close its doors for good on March 29 after 17 years. The shoe store has survived recessions, the introduction of parking charges, Brexit and COVID but unfortunately, the latest government budget has been the final nail in the coffin, and owner Tanya has announced the store will be closing at the end of the month. The Portishead store will remain open. | Google Maps
11. Sally Beauty, Broadmead
The hair and beauty store will be closing down on April 4. When asked about the closure, Sally Beauty explained to BristolWorld the store’s 10 year lease was coming to an end next month. Since there are plans to demolish The Galleries next door and turn it into flats, offices and student accommodation, Sally Beauty decided not to renew its lease for another 10 years. The Sally Beauty store at East Court will remain open. | BristolWorld
12. Sainsburys Café, Winterstoke Road
The Bristol in-store café will be closing down as part of a major overhaul from Sainsbury's to save £1 billion over three years. 61 in-store cafes closed down across the UK as part of the plan. | Google