Nightlife in Bristol
Bristol's fun nightlife ranges from lively drinking venues to peaceful local bars. The Harbourside is a magnet for summer-evening drinking and alternative art at The Arnolfini. In Clifton you can choose from a quiet cocktail at Amoeba, traditional pubs serving local cider, or pulsating dance clubs open into the early hours. Everywhere is now smoke-free. Most pubs close at 11pm with some bars open until 1am and clubs until 4am.
Amoeba
Laid-back bar
Amoeba in Clifton is an ideal place to spend an evening people watching out
front or quietly chatting with friends on the terrace. The drinks menu
includes cocktails, spirits and beers from around the world including
refreshing fruit beers.
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Address
10, Kings Road, Bristol BS8 4AB
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 946 6461
Zerodegrees
Locally brewed beers
Zerodegrees is a city centre microbrewery serving black, wheat, pale and
pilsner ales as well as thirst-quenching fruit beers. Pizzas from a
wood-burning stove complement the beers and the open terrace has views
across the city's rooftops.
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Address
53, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5BA
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 925 2706
Transport
Bus 500 to Baltic Wharf Circular. Very close to the Christmas Steps, in the city centre.
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Platform 1
Dancing the night away
Platform 1 in Clifton attracts a crowd who enjoy dancing to a range of good
music. The excellent sound system plays an eclectic mix of house, disco,
funk and soul in this cosy underground venue with its retro décor.
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Address
Clifton Down Station, Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2PH
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 973 4388
The Syndicate
Bristol's superclub
Big-name UK and international DJs appear regularly at The Syndicate, a
superclub in the city centre. The main arena pumps out dance music from a
sophisticated sound system and room two offers alternative music, including
punk and rock.
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Address
15, Nelson Street, Bristol BS1 2JY
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 945 0325
The Croft
Live bands and DJs
The Croft on Stokes Croft showcases local, national and international DJs and
live bands. The laid-back Front Bar regularly hosts DJs and acoustic bands
and the Back Room has live acts most nights of the week.
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Address
117-119, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3RW
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 987 4144
Transport
Bus 75 to Cribbs Causeway. Stokes Croft is to the north of Bristol city centre.
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Arnolfini
Alternative arts venue
The Arnolfini, by the Harbourside, is a leading contemporary arts venue in a
converted warehouse showcasing new and innovative works including arthouse
films, live art and dance. Five galleries have regularly changing
exhibitions and these are open free of charge.
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Address
16, Narrow Quay, Bristol, Bristol BS1 4QA
Telephone
+44 (0) 117 917 2300
