Other

‘Very deserving of some proper recognition for what they are bringing to the locale,’ affirmed one reporter, citing Other’s ‘relaxed vibe, wonderful staff and amazingly cooked food’. Kitsch, colourful and extremely good value, this small-plates diner fits right into graffiti-splattered Bedminster with its bright orange walls and bare tables pushed together for communal dining. Chef Zak Hitchman trained at Ynyshir and Casamia 2.0 (now closed), but this is far from fine dining – and the better for it.  He cooks what he likes and changes things up regularly (the name ‘Other’ reflects the hard-to-define menu). Snacks and sharing plates dominate the repertoire, with daily fish specials and a couple of larger options added to the mix – perhaps a char siu pork chop with crispy panko or roasted aubergine with cornbread, ranch dressing and raspberry hot sauce (vegetarians and vegans have their own menus). Hitchman’s technical skills are also given free rein when it comes to dessert (don’t miss his sourdough doughnuts). To drink, there are eight wines by the glass and assorted beers from Bristol craft breweries.