Pinkmans de Noche

If you don't believe us when we say that Pinkmans is one of Bristol's best bakeries, maybe the fact that they have been featured in the Sunday Times Top 25 Bakeries will convince you otherwise.

A treasured Bristol institution, Pinkmans has been keeping Bristolian bellies full with freshly baked goodies and hearty meals from the Latina cookbook. A proud supporter of the local community, you'll find that all their produce is sourced nearby and that they support numerous community projects. In keeping with their homey and wholehearted approach to cooking and baking, they welcome in every diner with open arms, inviting them to take the weight off in their comfy, informal café.

Their menu is small and concise, offering all the highlights of Latina cooking, Up first are the homemade empanadas, each of which are filled with chicken, beef and cheese. Whilst you're at it, add on some tacos. These crispy morsels can be filled with anything from smoky pulled pork to chicken, broccoli and lashings of guacamole.

In the far north in Venezuela, you'll find the country's signature dish that pairs a squidgy black bean stew with rice and plantain. As for dessert, you're in one of the country's best bakeries, so there's no shortage of sweet treats over at Pinkmans.