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Following a vegan lifestyle in Bristol is just getting easier and easier, with new places to eat and festivals to experience popping up all the time.

One of the year's most hotly-anticipated new vegan openings has finally opened its doors after months in the pipeline - and if its initial menu is anything to go by, it'll also attract non-vegans in their droves.

Koocha Mezze Bar has opened in the former Number 10 restaurant site on Zetland Road, just off Gloucester Road in Redland.

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It describes itself as a Persian-inspired vegan mezze and cocktail bar and currently serves a range of drinks - including a two cocktails for £10 offer - and small sharing plates, with a wider menu featuring vegan kebabs, larger traditional dishes, breakfasts and Persian teas and coffees expected to be introduced soon.

The restaurant previously operated as a Persian eatery and has been in the same family for more than 12 years, after Noda Marvani inherited the business from her father and decided to reopen it as Koocha.

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Noda was inspired to launch Koocha after finding it extremely hard to find vegetarian and vegan dishes from her Persian heritage to enjoy, as the cuisine generally focuses on meat-heavy meals.

She said: "All of our food and drink is vegan-friendly, which is something that we're very proud of.

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"We've put lots of energy into refurbishing the property and trying to get the atmosphere right for a friendly, welcoming cocktail mezze bar which is perfect for day or night.

"We're a really passionate team holding all our fingers crossed that these early days go well."