The wintry weather is here - what better time to have an indulgent hot chocolate to warm you up on a cold, wet and windy day?
We all have our favourite ways to enjoy a hot chocolate, whether that’s a straightforward version with milk or one with irresistible toppings such as whipped cream, flakes, or in some cases marshmallows and a flake.
And if you know of other great hot chocolate venues, email us at [email protected]

5. Boston Tea Party, various branches across the city
As well as great tea and coffee, not to mention food, Boston Tea Party takes its hot chocolate seriously and have been known to serve a chocolate orange flavoured version. | BTP

6. Beehive Coffee House, Badminton Road, Downend
The Beehive is probably best known for its amazing range of Instagram-friendly shakes but it also makes a mean hot chocolate. | Beehive

7. Ahh Toots, Christmas Street
This wonderful bakery and cafe at the bottom of Christmas Steps makes a delicious hot chocolate and seasonal creations have included cardamom, salted caramel hot chocolate with spice pumpkin marshmallow. | Ahh Toots
8. Knoops, Queens Road
The 'luxury' hot chocolate brand opened its first Bristol site just off Clifton Triangle last summer. Customers choose a white, milk or dark chocolate by percentage which can then be made into a hot or iced chocolate, or a milkshake. | BristolWorld