Dareshack in Bristol, City of

Good coffee, good mood, great day ☀️

Best Iced Vanilla Latte in town! Perfectly balanced. The staff are super friendly, and the ambiance is fantastic. Their chocolate chip cookie is delicious, and the homemade lemonade is just as refreshing. Highly recommend! 🌟

Had an awful interaction with one of the staff when they incorrectly gave my friend non vegan food. Member of staff had mixed up our orders and given my meat item to friend saying it was vegan - which my feiend then ate. We complained to the manager about the mix up, she was rude, told us we hadn't, in fact, heard her colleague say it was vegan and that she was going to back up what her colleague had told her. The colleague then came over us to apologise about the mix-up, saying they had read the ticket item incorrectly. Which suggests either the colleague lied to their manager about what was said, or the manager lied to us and didn't really care about the mix up. When the manager bought me a replacement sandwich(because my friend had already eaten my meat one) I told the manager her service was unpleasant considering what had transpired and that given any sort of mixup regarding food should be treated more seriously as there could be a risk with allergies, etc. (You are told in training it is the venues responsibility to comply with allergens, you don't know why someone has chosen a vegan option.) She then said that if my friend had an allergy, then they would have said and the venue would have done all they could to accommodate, and their allergy practices were really good. (Even though they gave my vegan mate something containing meat, dairy, etc.) At the end of the day, she gave a meat product to a vegan, and we were essentially blamed for it on us, despite the venues responsibility to follow proper food and hygiene standards - including allergen training. Response was not really acceptable considering what had happened, and don't think we were taken seriously by the manager despite how serious the mix up could have been.

One of my group asked for a VEGAN sandwich while another ordered a meat one. The server came over and said the meat sandwhich was a vegan one and a member of staff came over and was INCREDIBLY rude about it, accusing us of lying about the mix up just before the person who served us popped over to admit the mistake and say it said vegan on the ticket. Customer service in here is mid at best and I’m frankly quite appalled about the whole situation. We’re fortunate enough that the choice to be vegan isn’t due to allergies…

Staff are really friendly and good selection of drinks and cakes with vegan options

Coffee was great. Friendly service and a good location. We arrived at 4 pm, and food was limited to plain or filled croissants. Don't know if they have more choice in the morning.

Dareshack en Bristol es una joya absoluta! Manos abajo, el mejor blanco plano que he probado en el Reino Unido. El barista, un australiano de Brisbane, realmente lo clavó: si estás buscando ese café perfecto, este es el lugar. La cafetería está escondida en la escalinata de Navidad, un encantador callejón que se suma a la aventura de encontrarlo. Dependiendo de de dónde vengas, subirás o bajarás la pendiente, pero confía en mí, ¡vale la pena el 100 % de los pasos! Una visita obligada para cualquier persona en la zona — gran ambiente, excelente café y servicio de primera categoría.

Uno de los mejores cafés de Bristol, con un gran servicio amable del tipo detrás de la caja, una verdadera joya escondida. Tuve el pour over que estaba maravillosamente equilibrado y mi pareja tenía un moca de avena que ella realmente disfrutó también. Recomendamos y volveremos!

So came for an hour comedy event not the cafe so it was probably an unusual period for this place. Staff seemed very friendly, especially the door staff which is nice and they get the stars. However, I don't drink alcohol so opted for a coke. Didn't realise all I would get for £1.50 was a small mixer can which translates to £6 a pint! Thankfully the comedy was only an hour and as they ushered us straight outside afterwards (another comedian on which needed another ticket) so had no opportunity for another drink even if I wanted it at those prices. First time there and will not be rushing back. I would suggest stick to the cafe, you seem to get good reviews for that.

Crammed yet friendly vibe for top night of comedy in The Gaffe. Great host and acts.

Had a wonderful time here today. Coffee was delicious. Friendly, welcoming. Lovely vibe. Our two year old was with us, and she loved it too!

Coffee was nice. Service at the counter was surprisingly frosty and unwelcoming. Won’t bother coming back here.

The coffee was good, but was unremarkable and easily outshone by the food. The banana and peanut butter cake was delightful with a balanced flavour. I’m not a big fan of chocolate myself (I know, controversial), but my friend urged me to have a bite of their brownie and it was honestly almost mind-blowing. It was rich, dense and creamy, and for chocolate / brownie lovers this item alone will make the shop worth a visit. The shop itself was chic and spacious - the perfect place for a break or catching up with friends.

Siempre vengo al Dareshack por un té gris conde y un brownie de chocolate y nunca decepciona. Un lugar fantástico para relajarse y beber té.

I booked the venue for an event January 2025, they cancelled my event, took no responsibility, didnt care I had spent money advertising my event, even hung up on me when I looked for this for my loss at their pulling of my event, I would never ever trust this venue, my experience they didnt care,they suited themselves, absolutely disgraceful experience

Excellent coffee and amazing food. Bit dark interior for my taste. But wont say no to coffee.

La mejor moca de leche de avena que jamás tendrás, me hace volver una y otra vez 🫶🏼 El personal y el ambiente siempre está en su punto también ❤️

Post-industrial place with a good cafeteria breakfast. Casual atmosphere

Very disappointed. Heard good things about this place and after a day of Christmas shopping decided to go for a coffee. However the woman behind the counter was extremely rude . Very patronising and very impolite/impatient. Definitely won’t be going back ever again and will definitely be making sure to tell others not to either . If I could give it a 0 I would .

I'm usually quite critical of coffee shops, some environments scream "get in get out" but this lovely local place is such a treat if you want a tasty breakfast bite, with a great coffee. If youve always wanted to try a quality breakfast croissant or a wonderful basque cheesecake, come here Service is informative and they know their stuff!

GRAN LUGAR EN BRISTOL Estuve aquí la otra noche para un concierto con DOLORES - FOREVER! ¡Muy bien! El sonido - el lugar en sí mismo - la multitud - tuve una velada tan agradable!

Nice speciality coffee with good options of beans and brews.

Brilliant mocha here although too frothy with milk - 3.9/5. Love the cheesecake. Recommended

Went in over the weekend with my parents and ordered an iced matcha, I forgot to order a pump of vanilla syrup as I payed. So I asked immediately after the fact if they could add syrup, saying that I would be happy to pay, and the server (she had dark-brownish hair) snapped at me. She was incredibly rude and responded with "Well can you just remember to order it first next time, cause we do actually charge for it and now I won't be able to put it through" to which I apologized and asked if I could pay for it as a separate tip, which she just shrugged and ignored. I don't normally write these reviews, however I was chatting to my friend about it and she told me about a similar experience she had with the same server over the weekend. My friend ordered a flat white with coconut milk (to have in) everything seemed fine, then 10 minutes later the server came over to inform her that they were out of coconut milk and asked if she could have Oat instead. When my friend responded, she asked if they have soy, at which point the server started quizzing her on her preference of milk. Saying " Why can't you have Oat instead, are you allergic", my friend replied with "no I'm not allergic, I just have a soy preference", the server then stated that their coconut milk had oat milk in it so she needed to state that next time she ordered a coffee. She was incredibly rude and made my friend feel very awkward. Not to mention my matcha wasnt even whisked properly and had solid clumps of powder. Over priced, Rude, and poor quality. Safe to say I won't be going there again.

Such a cozy coffee shop, first time trying it and we were pleased with it. Happy with my hot chocolate 😊

Bit dark. Not my style of decoration. But the coffee is really nice. The basque cake is ok, not so special.

Excellent coffee and their carrot cake is divine

A great and often overlooked coffee spot in Bristol. Consistently great coffee every time and also offers a good selection of light lunches and pastries. It’s a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with some seating areas allowing laptop use and charging sockets, so it’s an amazing spot to pitch up for a few hours on a rainy day. The staff are very welcoming and prices have remained competitive, despite cost rises elsewhere.

Good but pricey coffee. Not family friendly if you have young kids. Terrible front entrance access as well. Cold.

I came in a Saturday afternoon, not many options for cakes but it was alright. I’ve tried the chocolate brownie, it tasted rich and not too sweet, a good choice to have it with a cup of coffee. The latte was okay but it could be hotter, just a mild temperature I would say. I’ve noticed that the coffee shots were waiting there while the milk was still steaming. It’s a bit pricy so good to give it a go. But yet, it’s good in the around area.

Wicked night, saw Home Counties perform. The venue had a great vibe intimate yet lively, making it perfect for live music. The sound quality was spot on, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout the evening. Dareshack’s unique atmosphere really added to the experience, and I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on future events here. If you’re looking for a cool spot in Bristol to catch some live music, this is the place to go

very nice coffee, the selection of coffee beans to buy, a few very nice looking snacks.

I only ordered a iced matcha latte while doing some work and it was a lovely treat. - A bit small but still tasty and done way better than a few places in Bristol. Staff are super friendly and its a nice place to bring your laptop, do some work or have a meeting. I am going to try their burnt basque cheesecake when I come back because it looks so delightful!

This review is about the music venue, not the cafe. The stage is far too low, which made it difficult to see the band because of people in front of me & I was close to the stage. It was also far too dark, the stage needs more lighting. The sound was good.

One of your staff..(lady with brownish hair was working today at 11th Sunday August..14:12pm was really RUDE AS I ASKED HER FOR TISSUES… racist? Saying I can’t give tissue out?? It’s just tissue if she wanted me to pay for it I would have. But sort it! I’m really upset Replying back to you saying I later came back to ask for tissue she gave me ONE TISSUE LIKE OF SHE ASKED TO PAY I WOULD HAVE

It's a nice shop with a very calm atmosphere. The store is bright and the staff are friendly!

Had a chai latte which was good. Also a good place to work from as I could see many people with their laptops

Amazing venue run by good people. Played there with Firestations and the team there are lovely and consummate professionals, the sound was impeccable, the facilities top notch and I sincerely hope we'll be back to play the venue soon!

Arguably some of the best coffee in Bristol. Dareshack is certainly my most visited coffee stop. The selection of coffee is exceptional and all of the baristas are highly skilled. Any choice of a classic coffee is good here, they also have a few signature drinks which are fun, too. I had my first espresso tonic here in the summer which was really amazing- I recommend this to anyone looling for a refreshing coffee based drink in the summer. I haven't eaten here a lot but they always have fresh sandwiches which look decent, but importantly their baked goods are always amazing and worth coming here for. The cafe itself is a really cool contemporary space. There are seats to people watch passers by outside, as well as some nooks to tuck away in and some more open tables. There is also a space here that sometimes art exhibitions are held in, as well as gigs showcasing local talent. Love it here, I'm so happy we have a space of this quality in the centre of Bristol.

Very good cakes / pastries even if not big selection, great coffee

Really good coffee. Great taste, cool relaxed atmosphere

Not been for a year plus, think it’s lost its edge, coffee no longer one of the best in Bristol ‘just’ very good. Cheesecake not as good either and atmosphere dead. Doesn’t need much to bring it back up to its earlier dizzy highs.

Super friendly staff. Great food and great coffee

A great atmosphere to enjoy an outstanding cup of coffee. Their lemonade is a must try!

After over two years of custom (sporadic but loyal, as I don't live in Bristol), this remains my favourite coffee spot in Bristol. and they have some nice savoury and sweet treats too. Here not only do I like the coffees, but I also like the people, the music, the art, and the space. In sum, what's not to like?

Este sigue siendo mi lugar favorito de café en Bristol (y tienen algunos buenos dulces y salados también). Aquí no solo me gustan los cafés, sino también la gente, la música, el arte y el espacio. En resumen, ¿qué no te gusta?

Bought drinks at the bar, then wasn't allowed to take the drinks in to watch the band we specifically went there for. Coffee was good. Got asked to remove my review because they didn't like it.

Brilliant coffee and cake. Bristol is not short of choices when it comes to independent coffee shops - safe to say that this is the best one. Great choice of coffee, with a good variety of brewing methods on offer. The Basque cheesecake was very good too!

nice little coffee shop in a good location - very friendly and welcoming staff - coffee is very nice, warm and at a fair price - they also have some baked goods and croissants for a snack, which are very tasty, although perhaps a little pricey - very nice for a sit-in but equally good for a takeaway drink

Great coffee and cake. I really liked the decor inside - looks great.

Lovely café. Lots of bakery options. Loved their cheese and ham croissant 🥐. Very pocket friendly. Public toilets are available. Great service as well. Free drinking water ✨

pricier than other cafes for the coffee and they charge a bit more for iced. overall nice vibe, study friendly on weekdays only

My mate and I wanted to share how impressed we were with the dark matter drink we tried today. It was truly fantastic, and we were pleasantly surprised by how amazing it tasted.

I came in here yesterday and today as it was close to where I was working and easy to get to to meet friends. Both times the service was absolutely shocking, the same girl both times at the till seemed so frustrated all the time. This place is super cool and the coffee is nice but I just felt like an imposition to her which is never nice as a customer. Would probably just do takeaway next time...

Fantastic coffee and massive perk is that the coffee shop is open on bank holiday weekends as well

Lovely atmosphere and friendly service. I asked for a soya milk cappuccino to stay in, so I was invited to take a seat, and the barista would bring my coffee. The coffee arrived after 10 minutes (ten) but no queue at the till. The cappuccino was brought without a spoon. I paid £3.90 for a cappuccino, which, consider the average prices around, it's way too pricy. My cappuccino was quite good, but temperature wise a wee mild and the foam was too thin, more like a latte than a cappuccino, but probably I noticed it just because I used to be a batista myself years ago. Overall, great place and atmosphere but service too relaxed and way too expensive.

On my last visit to Bristol, Dareshack was my first stop! A friend I love dearly met me there, and made the experience that much more special. Really great atmosphere, excellent coffee and service. One of the baristas even gave me a free coffee card when he found out I had just arrived to Bristol. Will definitely be back.

Very quiet, quick service, just come early in the morning to find food options!

First time coming to a gig here last night. It's an intimate venue (about 200 capacity, I think) and managed really well, with sets starting on time. The cafe area was open as a bar beforehand, with plenty of space (we arrived at 7ish).

This place is phenomenal! The coffee is so good - these guys really know what they're doing. The food is also great: we had the toastie croissant and the focaccia with hummus and aubergine and they were both great. The cheesecake was brilliant and the banana and peanut butter cake too! The service was more than great and the atmosphere was brilliant. There's no purpose in writing anything more really - just go there and find out for yourselves.

Simply the best coffee in the city, smooth, velvety and delicious!

Nice spot to work! Stable WiFi and great coffee :)

Best chai latte I've had yet - super smooth with perfect spicing! Lovely atmosphere, the NY deli toastie was lovely too

Tasty food, friendly staff and the best dirty chai I've ever had! Also had a flat white which was excellent!

On Holiday in Bristol and my partner said this was the most Australian coffee of the trip, which in his eyes means it's the best coffee he's had in all of Europe 😄 friendly vibes and awesome service. Not a huge food menu but the croissants were yum.

Really lovely coffee and I had a a great piece of vegan banana and peanut butter cake. Was delicious.

Cool Staff reminds me of Camden

What a lovely coffee..!! Would recommend a visit for coffee lovers.

Incredible coffee, great vibes.

Great venue to watch a gig. Handily placed with Nelson Street car park nearby.

Great venue, great sound, great lighting.

Great coffee and super cool place. Highly reccomend!

Some of the best coffee in Bristol. Great bakery, and cool decor. Friendly staff.

Saw Flatworms great band, great venue

An unusual looking building perhaps with black paintwork and a somewhat industrial appearance internally, it doesn’t look the most inviting place but we popped in on spec as we were after a quick snack and a drink. I would have gone for one of their filled wraps, but they were placed on a high counter right next to where everyone was queueing, so just the right height for everyone to breathe all over them. Very off putting, so we opted for the cakes which were under cover. The selection was fairly limited and a little unusual perhaps – no Victoria Sponge or Millionaire’s Shortbread for example, and much of what they did have seemed to be running low, with only one slice of Carrot Cake left, for example. Other options included brownies and a Black Forest slice. Service was friendly enough, but a bit haphazard. We seemed to be waiting quite a long time for ours to arrive seeing as all they had to do was make a couple of drinks, and when the drinks did arrive the waitress whisked out order number away as though we’d had everything, but the cakes had yet to arrive, and there was no milk with the tea, despite the guy who took the order making a point of asking if we wanted any. The carrot cake was pretty good, nice and moist, but it could have done with some more cream topping. Across the table, a flapjack was ridiculously crumbly, to the point that as soon as you tied to pick it up it pretty much disintegrated, but other than that was quite tasty, although with a bit of a coconut flavour which might not suit everyone. An accompanying latte was pretty good. Overall, not bad, but it needs a few tweaks to really fulfil it’s potential.

Seemed pretty good. Saw a band I liked and the sound was great. No complaints. However I wanted to buy a shirt and they only took cash. They wouldn't let me go to a cashpoint (there's one a 5 second walk away) and return to buy the merch. This was 22:45. Such a shame and I hope any bands I like play there in the future. Completely ruined the experience.

Der Kaffee soweit ganz okay, aber nicht so gut wie in der Schweiz!

Another great place to get good coffee - prices very reasonable too - good range of baked goods - lunch options looked tasty

I used to walk past Dareshack all the time, but I visited this morning to find incredible coffee, very chatty staff and a chilled atmosphere (they were playing Jacob Collier!) I'd highly recommend Dareshack for the coffee cofficionado who needs their fix on the go. Also the pain au chocolat was incredible! I'll be definitely going back to get brunch someday 😄

Most decaf isn't very good but here's one very tasty and served just right. Lovely people behind the bar too

Brilliant coffee, amazing cake, friendly staff and nice and tidy place

This is the best spot in city centre/Broadmead for a creamy coffee by far! Their oat cappuccino (£3.40) was the best I’d had in a while and the inside is gorgeous. Want to come back for their events at night too - such a versatile venue.

I’ve lived in Bristol for sometime and this is easily the best tasting coffee I’ve ever had in the U.K. simply fabulous their Ethiopian grind is to die for.

The carrot cake and cheesecake were delicious and the filtered coffee as well, the stuff were nice but honestly the atmosphere was a bit hot

One of the best Independent coffee in Bristol centre. Plenty food options for breakfast/brunch or just enjoy a cup of your favourite drink. Staff are extremely friendly and welcoming with plenty of seating options

Delicious coffee. A lovely calm place to work during the week and surpringly good for buggies

Drinks was nice, food very tasty but the view from the cafe is not very nice, I know it’s not their fault but it’s a review on a place as a whole not the business otherwise I’d given it 5 stars :)

The coffee was good and the staffs were friendly. But the bagel was like a rock.

One of my favourite places in Bristol to stop for a coffee -the staff are always friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed. I like the 'no laptop zone'. The cheesecake is a must 🥰

Should be the first stop for your coffee needs In Bristol. The pour over is amazing and staff were friendly. Also they stock a variety of beans to buy and also have some Bristol roasters available to buy.

friendly staff, strong wi-fi and a great place to study. Coffee is really good too

I love espresso machine group heads built into the cafe counter. I love baristas who know every detail about the coffee they use. I love well presented latte art. I love Dareshack.

Lovely people, lovely grub & coffee. Lovely.

Great tea selection, yummy pastries, and a swanky productive environment!

The carrot cake was awesome, the staff friendly and the atmosphere very cosy! overall, a 10/10. thank you!

Great bar and club space! Something for everyone :)

Always love to visit Dareshack. Good coffee and really nice staff n vibes :)

Great cafe, bar, and venue! Always had a lovely time here.

Great coffee, stylish cool place with lovely toasties and cake!

Excelente café y buenos dulces y croissants para endulzar tu comienzo del día. Los tomamos en el mismo local, es muy cómodo y podrás ver el cariño que le ponen a la elaboración del café y ver algunas obras de arte que tienen colgadas