Located in the heart of St Werburghs, The City Farm Café has been a favourite for many since its opening, featuring delicious food and drink as well as a sense of adventure.
With the unmistakable Hobbit-esque building, the café has long been a spot for everyone to enjoy by priding itself on serving organically sourced food. What is more, the venue has won a string of awards since it opened.
Community is at the heart of everything the venue does and allotment holders are encouraged to trade surplus in return for something to eat or drink. They also allow locals to hire the space for birthday parties or special events.
Leona Williamson, who took over the City Farm Café more than 20 years ago, spoke to Bristol Live back in 2022 about what makes the venue so special. She said: “I can’t say that doing this has been the easiest thing I’ve done, but it’s been the most rewarding. To be overwhelmingly supported like this has made me believe in myself more, and at the same time, being part of an independent business that works symbiotically with charities is a beautiful thing.
“A lot of the work that the farm does is also a lot of the things that I really champion in Bristol and to be part of that while being supported for it, has led to lots of amazing opportunities. I’m really lucky because I have great team members who find the joys of this café the same way I have. All we can do is to keep sharing and nourishing each other with knowledge when you’re in a space like this.”
The continuous support that the café has garnered from regulars since the cafe’s comeback has helped push the growth of the establishment into prominence, according to Leona. With local backing, she hopes to ensure that the City Farm Café remains to be a positive asset to the community that can be a source of happiness and inspiration.
One happy customer wrote on TripAdvisor: ” The building is quirky and hobbit-like, with cool wobbly wooden windows, a sunny terrace, and a stove indoors for winter warmth. The staff were friendly and helpful, and I had a lovely veggie sausage sandwich and a cuppa, sitting outside, feeling very chilled. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Bristol.”
The City Farm’s fair will return on Saturday, April 26.
This is an updated version of an article first published in January, 2022