North Street

North Street is in Ashton, Bristol. North Street has been totally revitalised in the past ten years or so, from what was once a low key shopping street has become a real icon for young and old alike, and is now a at the heart of the recent resurgence in Ashton and Southville.

North Street itself is quite expansive, stretching over a large part of South Bristol, linking Ashton, Bedminster and Southville. East Street is at one end and Greville Smyth Park at the other. You are likely to find whatever you are looking for here, be it a trendy cafe through to a DIY store.There is a great array of shops on North Street.

The breadbin of the resurgence centers around the Tobacco Factory. A property that used to belong to Imperial Tobacco and was converted by local architect George Ferguson, and is home to a popular bar and café as well as theatre space and a selection of local independent businesses.

If you are looking for a bite to eat you’re really spoiled for choice on North Street, whether it’s take-away or eating in.