Dareshack in Bristol, City of

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!

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!

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?

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?

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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 🥰

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

Cool little cafe, nice vibe and plenty of tables for working or chilling.

I am a local and wanted to try this place out for the first time. Came in for lunch on a weekday with my work laptop with me, however was asked to move twice as if you have a laptop you can not sit in certain areas. This was poorly signposted. Staff were unfriendly and the second time I was asked to move I was mid way through my sandwich & coffee, she didn’t offer to help me move and I felt very uncomfortable/unwelcome. Apart from that the sandwich was nice but coffee was Luke warm. I was meant to meet two friends there but I left early to go round the corner to a coffee shop I frequently visit instead, I personally won’t be going back.

Had breakfast here last month after a stag weekend. Amazing coffee and croissants.

Seriously recommend to anyone visiting

I have updated my review, since management had a word after I left a negative one due to the laptop free zone and coldness inside the cafe. Management really do care about their customers and explained to me the reasons for their decision (and explained my counter points) and why the place was cold. I highly recommend the venue and I was surprised by how much they care about customer interaction and satisfaction. Thank you!

I like the cheese cake and the latte

Decent coffee shop .Reasonably priced drinks. Not super cosy and industrial style. Staff really helpful, willing to provide you the best of service.

It’s one of my favourite cafe in Bristol city centre, reasonable price, lovely staff. Coffee and cakes are amazing. Really nice to spend time with your friends here.

This is a very modern, relaxed coffee bar with good coffee and cakes. Ideal location for meeting a friend for a catch up or just going alone to do some work.

Decent coffee shop to work from. Lots of people working on laptops, reasonably priced drinks. Not super cosy, a bit of an industrial chic vibe, but big enough that you don't feel on show.

Great coffee and tea. Cheesecake and Mince pie were incredible. Very cool place.

Went for coffee by it turns a bar at night. Anyway, great view and very delicious burrata. And kind service Bitter long black. The lemon & pistachio was a bit too grainy Filter coffee was okay. The four cheeses toastie was so tasty

One of my favourite Coffee Houses in Bristol. The coffee is really good and even though we didn't have any cakes or biscuits, the one's available at the counter looked so delicious. Friendly and welcoming staff and always served with a smile which helps!

Great place for a coffee, and love the decor. Amazing cakes too.

J'ai bu un excellent café latté. Le cake au citron est très réussi. On peut se servir soit-même en eau plate grâce à une fontaine sur le comptoir. Pour les points à améliorer : La déco est un peu trop noire. Il n'est pas bon de consommer des boissons alcoolisées, n'en servez pas !

Nice staff and good hot chocolate! The latte art is freaking gorgeous.

Coffee was of high quality and the service was efficient. I really liked the interior of the cafe. What impressed me the most is the area where they make the coffees which looks like a theatrical stage where the baristas are the protagonists and capture your attention with their performance.

Cute place but food was a bit dry. Coffee was good tho!

Well prepared specialty coffee, espressos and filter. Kind community treating me when I realized I only have cash for their cashless payment concept. Great interior, awesome concept of modern Cafes.

Best coffee I've been able to find in Bristol. Very 'trendy' interior it reminds me of Melbourne and the playlist is really good