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St James Priory

70 Reviews

#33 of 165 things to do in Bristol

Sights & Landmarks, Churches & Cathedrals

Whitson Street, Bristol BS1 3NZ, England

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“Nice non chain cafe. ”

Lovely food, particularly the salads. The staff are friendly and the service quick which is great... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

themubble

Bristol, United Kingdom

via mobile

“Fantastic place”

I cannot say how impressed and happy we were to spend some time at St James Priory... Susan is... read more

Reviewed 5 November 2018

Mobile142374

via mobile

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5.0 70 reviews

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Very good18%
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Terrible1%

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“oldest building”(18 reviews)

“lovely cafe”(7 reviews)

“beautiful inside”(2 reviews)

About

St James Priory is the oldest church in Bristol dating from 1129.Originally a Benedictine Priory it has survived the ravages of change,the Reformation,wars and time. St James still survives as a jewel in the crown of Bristol. Although hidden away it...more

Suggested duration: < 1 hour

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Whitson Street, Bristol BS1 3NZ, England

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+44 117 929 9100

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themubble

Bristol, United Kingdom

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Nice non chain cafe.

Lovely food, particularly the salads. The staff are friendly and the service quick which is great if you’ve popped out in your lunch hour. Nice to be able to sit in the church and reflect especially if you’ve had a stressful day!!

Date of experience: January 2019

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Mobile142374

Reviewed 5 November 2018 via mobile

Fantastic place

I cannot say how impressed and happy we were to spend some time at St James Priory... Susan is absolutely lovely and the place really is an oasis of calm and peacefulness in the city. What a wonderful building and amazing people. We’ll definitely be...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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AnastasiaMakarova

Reviewed 17 October 2018 via mobile

One of the most interesting churches in Bristol

St James Priory is considered the oldest building in Bristol and one of the oldest in England which alone is the good reason to visit. It has been the center of social life since middle 12th century being actually the reason the Broadmead district exists....More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Russ L

Bristol, United Kingdom

11426

Reviewed 16 October 2018

Beautiful inside and out

The improvements and conservation made to the St James Priory are tasteful, sympathetic and high quality. The atmosphere is tranquil, with meaning.

Date of experience: October 2018

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Michaelmckirgan

112

Reviewed 26 June 2018 via mobile

Charity day

Had a lovely day hearing of the great work St James Priory today from Susan Jotcham Really saw the value in cleaning up the gardens and painting doors and supporting the great work this charity does.

Date of experience: June 2018

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Dazzler83

Bristol, United Kingdom

Reviewed 7 June 2018 via mobile

What a delight!

I’ve lived in Bristol for 12+ years and only recently uncovered this little gem. It’s a beautiful little cafe tucked away behind the bus station which extends onto the oldest building in Bristol that has gone through extensive refurbishment. That aside, it serves an awesome...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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gdegdegde

Bristol, United Kingdom

Reviewed 4 June 2018 via mobile

Peaceful city retreat

Oldest building in Bristol located next to the bus station. It has a lovely cafe with plenty of seating. Nice selection of cakes, hot and cold food, everything we ordered was very nice and came very quickly. Can definitely recommend the cafe and priory itself,...More

Date of experience: June 2018

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RyanJ116

Bristol, United Kingdom

1512

Reviewed 4 June 2018 via mobile

An oasis in the centre of Bristol.

A beautiful oasis in the centre of Bristol. The church does amazing work for the community and I feel privileged to have been able to explore the oldest building in Bristol. The food and coffee at the cafe was delicious. I will be back!

Date of experience: June 2018

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cabrieres

London, United Kingdom

6837

Reviewed 3 June 2018

Friendly unusual eatery very near the bus station

Well how many coffee shops open up into a church (well worth a look)? This one is a highly convenient place to meet friends as it is just next to the bus station and pretty central for shopping. Good coffee, friendly service’, good cafe food...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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NickyT1970

Wraxall, United Kingdom

Reviewed 24 May 2018

Cafe Refectoire & St James Priory

I’ve worked in Bristol for 20 years and never knew this little hidden gem existed. The Priory and small gardens are stunning and the cafe is a perfect place to pop in for lunch or a coffee and a home made cake. It’s so much...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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