Join your host, Terence Williams, as he explores six of Bristol’s best independent boutiques and maker-led shops — places where creativity, craftsmanship, and local identity take centre stage. From ethically made fashion and homeware to illustration, gifts, and Bristol-designed products, this episode celebrates shopping local and supporting businesses that do things differently. Every location listed below is independently owned, actively trading, and easy to visit in person.

🛍️ Places featured:

Prior Shop

Website: https://priorshop.co.uk

Address: 49 Park Street, Bristol BS1 5PW

Highlights: An ethical menswear store focusing on sustainable, well-made clothing and footwear. Known for timeless design, transparency, and a carefully curated selection of responsible brands.

Grace & Mabel

Website: https://www.graceandmabel.co.uk

Address: 32 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4DS

Highlights: A stylish independent women’s boutique offering contemporary fashion, accessories, and personal styling. Loved for its friendly service and carefully chosen brands.

Fox + Feather

Website: https://www.foxandfeather.co.uk

Address: 170 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1JQ

Highlights: A Bristol-based gift shop specialising in locally made prints, cards, jewellery, and homeware. A go-to stop for thoughtful gifts and Bristol-designed pieces.

Fig 1

Website: https://fig1.co.uk

Address: 10 Clifton Arcade, Boyce’s Avenue, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AA

Highlights: A beautifully curated shop focusing on contemporary design, stationery, ceramics, jewellery, and homeware — ideal for design lovers and gift seekers.

That Thing

Website: https://thatthing.co

Address: 127 Cheltenham Road, Cotham, Bristol BS6 5RW

Highlights: A much-loved Bristol shop showcasing illustration, prints, books, zines, and creative gifts — with a strong emphasis on independent artists and playful design.

Made in Bristol Shop

Website: https://madeinbristolshop.co.uk

Address: 14 Small Street, Bristol BS1 1DE

Highlights: A collective retail space featuring products exclusively made by Bristol-based artists and makers, from ceramics and jewellery to art prints and home décor.