Otherwise known as my ideal evening.
Two Belly opened on Whiteladies Road in September 2018, and along with many other new establishments in Bristol, I have been meaning to visit for quite some time.
I was invited along for an evening of beer and fondue one very chilly evening, and there’s no way anything would stop me this time, not even the threat of snowstorms.
Inside Two Belly is a really beautiful and minimal interior. Husband & wife team, Dom & Lara, have done a brilliant job – it feels welcoming, but also looks very cool. There’s a cheese counter near the front, along with a few tables, and at the back is a fridge packed full of an array of beautiful craft beers. They also have a few beers on draught, as well as stocking some ciders and wines.
You can pop in to Two Belly to buy some cheese and/or booze to take away, or sit in for a tasty toastie and a drink. Take a look through the photos below to check out their menu.
After chatting with Lara and Dom, we sat down for a few generous treats – first up was a beer and cheese pairing, which honestly was amazing. The duo really know their stuff, and I really enjoyed learning about all the different pairings, and why they go together.
Next we had some charcuterie and incredible pickles. I love pickles anyway, but these were next level. I’m now imagining them in a toastie, and my mouth is watering.
And finally, I had my first ever taste of fondue… oh my. I’m not entirely sure how I’ve gone this long without experiencing it before, especially as I love cheese, but there you go.
Obviously, I don’t have any other fondues to compare this to, but it really was so wonderful. There were different layers and flavours, and it’s such a fun group activity to dunk tasty little things into that gooey hot pot of deliciousness.
You can book your own fondue party, or check out these events that are coming up:
Beer & cheese evening at The Grain Barge on 7th February
Fondue evening at two Belly on 14th February
Keep an eye on the beautiful Two Belly Instagram for more upcoming events, plus all the very special cheese and booze they have on offer.
