Located within the Exchange Hall of the vibrant in Bristol's Old City, Hey JoJo! is an independent boutique specializing in high-quality, sustainable clothing and accessories. Run by founders Lucy and Andy, the shop grew out of their extensive background in the independent apparel industry, building on their experience creating the successful Beast Clothing brand in the late 1980s.

Hey JoJo! focuses on classic, functional, and durable items crafted from robust, natural fibers. Their curated collection emphasizes ethical sourcing and timeless designs over fast-fashion trends. 

Signature Collection: The shop features a cozy array of knitwear, classic outerwear, socks, and comfortable, functional footwear.

Premium Accessories: They stock a distinct selection of stylish, hard-wearing bags made from leather and canvas, alongside timeless items like wallets, purses, globes, and compasses. 

Natural Fibers: Product materials are chosen for longevity and sustainability, highlighting premium textures such as alpaca, mohair, bamboo, hemp, wool, and natural leather.

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday: 9.30am to 5pm

Where we are

Exchange Hall

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Fil Blanc is a beautifully curated independent stall situated within the historic Exchange Hall at St Nicholas Market in Bristol. Founded by a husband-and-wife duo, the business brings a rich heritage of traditional Turkish textiles and natural wellness directly to the heart of the city, working closely with extended family to source authentic, responsibly made goods. The shop is highly regarded for blending time-honored artisanal craftsmanship with eco-conscious, modern design.

Artisanal Hammam Towels: They specialize in premium, Oeko-Tex certified Turkish hammam towels and thick blackboard-woven towels. Handcrafted using traditional weaving techniques, these pieces are 100% natural cotton, highly durable, exceptionally lightweight, and quick-drying. 

Natural Bath & Body Care: The stall boasts one of the most extensive collections of world-famous Savon de Marseille French soaps alongside their own 100% natural, pure, and vegan-friendly bath products.

Signature Aromatics & Skincare: Beyond their iconic rope soaps, the collection features hand-poured scented candles, soothing diffusers, indulgent bath bombs, organic essential oils, hydrating body lotions, and nourishing lip balms designed to elevate the home bathing experience.

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Located within the historic indoor Covered Market section is  Riff Raff Gifts & The Bong Shop - it is a dedicated counter-culture and novelty gift stall. Operating out of Stall 53, it has established itself as a staple fixture for alternative lifestyle items in the city center, blending naturally into the independent, eclectic vibe of the surrounding market stalls.

Reviewers and visitors note several key aspects of the shop:

Diverse Product Range: The stall stocks an extensive selection of glass and acrylic glassware, pipes, grinders, smoking accessories, papers, and legal herbal products. 

Gifts and Novelties: Beyond traditional alternative smoking gear, it also features a variety of novelty items, quirky gifts, clothing accessories, and festival-friendly merchandise. 

Knowledgeable Staff: Customers frequently highlight the friendly and helpful service, noting that the staff is happy to offer guidance on parts, compatibility, and product features. 

Central Location: Tucked inside the historic architecture of St Nicholas Market, it is easily accessible to both locals and visitors exploring Bristol’s city center shopping districts.

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm

Where we are

Covered market

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Tucked away inside the historic, labyrinthine lanes sits a true literary sanctuary: Beware of the Leopard Books. As the city's largest and longest-running secondhand bookshop, it has been a beloved fixture of Bristol's independent retail scene since it opened its doors in March 1991.

The Atmosphere & Vibe: Named after a famous, deadpan line in Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy ("...the plans were on display in the bottom of a locked filing cabinet stuck in a disused lavatory with a sign on the door saying 'Beware of the Leopard'"), the shop perfectly embodies that exact brand of quirky, eccentric British charm. It physically occupies two small units directly facing each other across a narrow, covered market walkway.

The layout is delightfully ramshackle but deceptively well-organized. Books are crammed onto floor-to-ceiling shelves, stacked in teetering towers on the floor, and squeezed into every spare inch of available space. It is the quintessential "treasure hunt" bookstore where you don't go to find a specific title—you go to let a book find you.

What You'll Find Inside: Run by long-time proprietor David Jackson, the shop’s massive inventory of roughly 15,000 titles covers just about every imaginable topic.

The Fiction Unit: This side of the walkway is a haven for storytelling. It features massive troves of classic literature, crime thrillers, and a particularly strong showing of vintage science fiction and fantasy.

The Non-Fiction Unit: Directly opposite, you'll find everything from local history, transport, and military studies to academic disciplines like theology, science, and art history. The Hidden Gems: Keep an eye out for old comic annuals, vintage maps, sheet music, and a smattering of highly collectable antiquarian and first-edition books.📍

Visitor Essentials: Location: Units 66–69 & 77, The Covered Market, St Nicholas Market, Bristol, BS1 1LJ

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Best Combined With: A lunchtime trip to the market's famous food stalls (like Matina or Chilli Daddy) right around the corner.

Whether you're a student looking for cheap classics or a casual browser escaping a rainy Bristol afternoon, Beware of the Leopard is a nostalgic reminder of what independent bookshops used to be—and a comforting sign that physical reading culture is still alive and well in the Old City.