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 Not hard to find this place! |
31 Corn Street Bristol BS1 1HT United Kingdom +44 117 925 1157 |
Known locally as 31?s, everything is big, big, big in this impressive looking venue. You can join the hordes on the large dance floor before sinking into one of the sofas littered about or just hang-out at the bar and watch the action. During the day it's quite popular as a lunch-stop (a variety of pub-grub meals are available) with business people working nearby. It gets increasingly popular as the week goes on? particularly on a Saturday night. Students, it's main clientèle, can bop away until the early hours to a mix of commercial dance favorites and club anthems. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hop onto Bristol's Arc |
27 Broad Street Bristol BS1 2HG United Kingdom +44 117 922 6456 |
It'll take a little effort on your part to locate the Arc Bar, but it's absolutely worth it. It's a cafe through the day, which tranforms into a rocking nightclub at night. Sit by the open fire and drink all night long or plonk yourself on one of the metal chairs, which give this place a very sleek look. You can catch some of the best live DJs here, who keep the place alive and happening. A media cum arts space, which will showcase local talent will soon be part of this club. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sunday clubbing for those with stamina! |
Cafe Blue, Silver Street Bristol BS1 2PY United Kingdom +44 117 940 5626 |
It might be Sunday, traditional day of rest, but it makes no difference to the party people at Aubergine. This Sunday session dishes up liberal doses of everything from hard house to garage for all clubbers who just can't get enough. And although serious hedonists, the crowd who come here on a regular basis share a great sense of humour, so pretty much anything goes. With resident DJ's and special guests, the time melts away on the dance floor and it's been going for three years now, so it's obviously doing something right. To get round the often draconian Sunday licensing laws, the admission fee is sometimes a donation to a particular charity. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Anything Goes |
All Saints Street Bristol BS1 2NA United Kingdom +0 117 926 8514 http://www.bristolbierkeller.c... |
Do the songs "We are the champions" and "I will Survive" make you wanna get on a table and dance your drunken heart out? If you've got blood pumping in your veins, I bet they do, and I bet you would love Saturday 'Oompah Nights' at the Bierkeller, Bristol's craziest bar and live music venue. Book parties for 'Oompah Nights' in advance as the bar fills up fast. Entrance on Saturdays is GBP6. On other nights a wide array of live music acts play for your listening and drinking pleasure. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relaxed and popular night club |
2 Stokes Croft Bristol BS1 3PR United Kingdom +44 117 942 0341 |
Immediately noticeable in comparison to the somewhat dull surroundings - a bright blue building with a picture of a mountain, strangely enough - this venue is a clubber's favorite. Although the vast crowds are somewhat crushing on the dance floor, welcome escapism comes in the form of the roof terrace. This is where most people come to hang out and socialize - and the cool air is a definite plus. Musically, the tastes are varied here, and often divided between the heavy house and garage music downstairs, and alternative upstairs, so you can party no matter what your tastes. It's not a plush and sophisticated venue, quite the opposite and much of the 'decor' is rather scruffy. Correspondingly, the dress code is very relaxed - posing isn't a priority here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buy your tickets for live events here |
12 The Arcade Broadmead Bristol BS1 3JA United Kingdom +44 117 929 9008 http://www.bristolticketshop.c... |
If you are after tickets for any gig, whether it's music, comedy or theatre, try this shop, based right in the heart of busy Broadmead. They sell tickets to club nights, music gigs (at large venues like Colston Hall to small rooms above pubs such as Louisiana), comedy events and shows (at the Hippodrome), all around the city. So, if there's something happening in Bristol that you want to attend, they're very likely to sell tickets for it here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cool, Relaxed and Fashionable Nightclub |
14 King St Bristol BS1 4EF United Kingdom 0117 927 2277 http://www.brownstonebar.com |
Brownstone is a cool, relaxed and fashionable club designed to recreate the desires of the truly cosmopolitan night out. Our initial impression was one of style and quality; we were impressed by the vibrant bar and late night lounge club designed for lovers of great music, fine surroundings and superior quality drinks. It may sound like a bit of a cliché, but Brownstone fuses together New York chic with Bristol cool. And it certainly doesn't stop there – we consistently enjoy Brownstone and the experience is a regular pleasure: that's because it's the hangout for everyone from the party set looking for the ultimate night out, to laid-back individuals looking for a cool environment in which to meet up with friends after work and while away the stresses of the day. Check it out – Brownstone won't disappoint! For further information on exclusive privileges and offers at this venue, visit ChicUK Bristol at www.ChicUK.net Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former fire station - now a super-club |
The Old Fire Station, Silver Street Bristol BS1 2PY United Kingdom +44 117 940 5626 |
Very popular with Bristol's young and trendy this club is housed in a converted fire-station, hence the enormous double glass doors. It can accommodate 1,700 party people and has been renovated to look slick and modern, although there are some nice original features still in place. Three rooms play different music, so you can wander from each and back again, enjoying the different vibes. This is a place for those who take their clubbing seriously - the management have a policy of only attracting the best DJ talent and some big names have monthly or weekly residencies here. The music played ranges from garage, underground house and trance, to breakbeat and techno. Food is served between 9p-2a and if it's hot outside (it's always hot inside!) they occasionally let you dine alfresco. All in all, an important venue for those looking for a night's clubbing. Admission: varies, but on average about £6. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Straight-friendly gay club |
72-73 Old Market Street Old Market Bristol BS2 0EJ United Kingdom |
Walk on to the dance floor at this gay, but straight-friendly, venue and your heartbeat will automatically begin jumping in time with the techno music that makes the walls vibrate. When you've had enough of dancing, you can retire upstairs to the friendly, quieter lounge area where you'll find seating. With a capacity of 150, it's certainly cosy — particularly since one of the dance floors is a narrow old bowling alley. The dim lighting, glow in the dark details and resident DJ adds atmosphere, while the late license ensures you can shake your thing until it's nearly dawn amid a lively, charged crowd. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Plush, lush superclub for glammed-up nights |
13-21 Baldwin Street Bristol BS1 1NA United Kingdom +44 117 922 7177 |
A lot of money has been spent on this venue, and it shows. The walls are plush red velvet, there's some wonderfully deep, comfy sofas and booths in the chill out rooms (a very dark and womb-like area), a back room playing slightly more mellow tunes and two bars, plus a VIP bar which towers above the dance floor for those who don't want to mix with the riff-raff. Ah yes, the dance floor—it's large and almost always full of posing lads and groovy, lyrca-wearing women strutting their stuff! People dress up to come here and you'll stand out if you don't. It regularly attracts big name DJs thanks to its state-of-the-art sound systems and enthusiastic crowds. Avoid it at chucking out time—the surrounding streets resemble some kind of apocalyptic scene, with crowds of folks stumbling drunkenly all over the place. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Funky house for the over-twenties |
Evolution, The Harbourside Bristol BS1 5UH United Kingdom +44 117 922 0330 |
All those funky house fans of the world ? get yourself down here for a continual evolution of music anthems that are sure to blow your mind. Guest DJs from Galaxy 101, Bubblegum, Belief or Aubergine will be spinning the discs, but arriving sharpish is advised - as the night goes on, the admission prices will put an increasing dent in your pocket. However, if you grab a club flyer from the advised pre-club bar, Brasshouse (The), next door, you can sometimes get in at a discounted rate. It's a night for over 20s only, and the dress code is described as "stylish and sexy", so make sure you dress to impress (they're strict about this). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A recent contender for club-king |
7 Lawrence Hill Bristol BS5 0BY United Kingdom +44 117 908 7922 |
This club gets its name from its bus depot connections - it's set in what used to be the sports and social club for local bus drivers. Fortunately it's reinvented itself since then! Boasting two rooms large enough to lose your friends in on a busy night, there is also a games and television room and an expansive pool hall with upstairs cafe. On club nights the two dance rooms - with a combined capacity of around 700 - offer garage, house and everything in between to the hordes of people who flock here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Deep beats on the boat |
East Mud Dock, The Grove Bristol BS1 4RB United Kingdom +44 117 929 3301 |
Thank goodness - a night where you don't have to listen to the same old house that every other club in the city seems to be playing. Those of you hankering after something a bit different (in both ambience and music) should make your way to this night, held on alternate Saturdays at the popular and slightly grungy club, The Thekla. It's mostly breakbeat, with side orders of disco, dub, superfunk and special effects - your ears will be ringing for days afterward. Resident DJs - Krishna, Sid Fossil, Aether, Tim Spin and Justin - work alongside special guests, and occasionally there's even a soundclash between the two!Attracting a mix of the trendy, slightly grungy and glammed-up customer, it's a very popular night with the city's more knowing and less Ibiza-obsessed clubbers. You will probably get frisked by the bouncers at the door - don't take it personally, it's policy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Womb-like underground club/lounge |
12-16 Park Row Bristol BS1 5LJ United Kingdom +44 117 925 1177 |
Whether you call it a lounge, a bar, a club or just the Dojo, this progressive underground venue attracts the kind of crowd who want to escape the typical townie clubbers and enjoy more individual, less commercial, surroundings. Everywhere is painted in the deepest, darkest red, giving it a funky and unique look, if making it a tad claustrophobic. Thankfully air-conditioned,the dancefloor is usually teeming by midnight to disco/funk/house and old skool hip-hop sounds. With the roof terrace opened on Friday and Saturday nights — offering clubbers a bit of breathing space — and regular drink promotions,this venue is definitely one for the discerning clubber. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bristol's biggest drum n' bass night |
The Thekla The Grove Bristol BS1 4RB United Kingdom +44 117 929 3301 |
Born in 1996, this amalgamation of old and new school jungle beats has found its resting place at one of Bristol's longest-running venues. The queues on these nights are predictably long but the crowd - who take their clubbing very seriously - are in high spirits. As always with this place, the dress code isn't fixed, so turn up in whatever takes your fancy - it doesn't matter here, as all the focus is on delivering the music that supports the claim that this really is "the best Drum n' Bass night in the West." If you're lucky you might even catch one of their infamous breakdancing sessions in the upstairs bar - start practising spinning on your head now! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elbow Room |
64 Park Street Bristol BS1 5JN United Kingdom +44 117 930 0242 http://www.elbow-room.co.uk |
At last! A truly trendy place to drink and eat, a hybrid of pool hall, bar, restaurant and nigtclub - which sums it up exactly. It doesn't convey the sheer style and class of the place though. There are two beautiful, purple-baized pool tables to play on, they offer food of the American kind - fajitas, nachos, burgers and club sandwiches- and of course a well-stocked bar. If you fancy staying all day and night here, no problem. It's open late six days a week and has DJs every night except Thursday, when it's live music night (there is usually a small admission charge for these nights). What else do you need to know - except perhaps that its London branch won best bar of the year back in 1996 when it opened. No doubt it will soon do the same here. Try it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Twice the clubbers dream |
The Harbourside, Canons Road Bristol BS1 5UH United Kingdom +44 117 922 0330 |
Walk past this venue on a weekend night and here's what you'll see - an enormous queue of glammed-up clubbers, most under 21, with the girls wearing very little and all the boys wearing identikit shirts. The number of people waiting to get in is testament to this place's popularity. It's slick, right on the waterfront, and offers two rooms in which to party - one playing popular chart hits and "cheesy" hits of yesteryear, the other devoted to all the latest club anthems - plus large dance floors, and plenty of seating to rest your legs. To get in, dress smartly, leave your jeans and trainers at home and bring ID (proof of age), or the enormous and strict (they have to be - it's that sort of place!) bouncers won't let you in. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live music venue south of the river |
Willway Street Bedminster Bristol BS3 4BG United Kingdom +44 117 987 3403 |
One of the few music venues in south Bristol, this place is hidden away in an unlovely back street. You would easily dismiss it as another industrial warehouse, were it not for the small sign above the door telling you it was actually a pub/club. Nevertheless, it's a favourite venue for local bands, tribute bands, the occasional trendy group and up-and-coming bands. It's particularly popular with world music performers and has been the scene of many a wild Latin night. Tickets for all gigs can be bought in advance from Bristol Ticket Shop and from Fiddlers itself. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Massive club night for hardcore techno fans |
Lakota 6 Upper York Street Bristol BS2 8QN United Kingdom +44 117 942 6208 |
Homegrown is literally true of this night, as it was the brainchild of a couple of lads from nearby Chipping Sodbury. Not recommended for the faint of heart, a mix of resident and guest DJs rock the night away with acid techno and acid trance. The organisers aim is to create "controlled chaos" and the vibe they're after is that of a free party/rave (before the Criminal Justice Bill put an end to most of them!). They succeed - the underground techno and wild backdrops really do give it a rave feel and now that it's moved from The Depot to the larger Lakota, there's more space to enjoy it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old grooves and new tunes at club Evolution |
The Harbourside Bristol BS1 5UH United Kingdom +44 117 922 0330 |
Party animals, soul sisters, mad Motown fans and just about everyone else who appreciates a diverse range of music, will love this weekly event. With room one offering the best in commercial dance and chart anthems, and room two catering for those who prefer the good old grooves of 60's, 70's and 80's motown and soul hits. So, you can chop and change all night long from the groovy hits of old to the modernity of current favourites, in atmospheric mayhem. The dress code is smart/casual, meaning no trainers or blue denim. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The most famed club in the area |
6 Upper York Street Bristol BS2 8QN United Kingdom +44 117 924 4993 |
Despite being one of the best known party places in Bristol, you may well miss this venue if you don't know where to look. Set well back from the main bus route to town, the only factor setting it apart from surrounding buildings is the metal sign facing the street. Inside, the decor is nothing dramatic either, but the events held here (famed nationwide) are what gives this club its ooomph! With four bars, a balcony overlooking the dance floor, a capacity of 800 and attracting the best national and international DJs and the liveliest of clubbing crowds (only the trendiest of you need apply, naturally) you cannot go far wrong no matter which night you hit the dance floor here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bristol's biggest indie night |
The Bierkeller All Saints Street Bristol BS1 2NA United Kingdom +44 117 926 8514 |
Sitting at home paying homage to all things indie in the sanctity of your room just won't do. Come together instead with indie fans city-wide to dance your way into the weekend with none of those cheesy house tunes and definitely no teenybopper chart hits. Tonight is all about indie, playing stuff like Happy Mondays, Stereophonics, Hendrix, The Smiths etc. plus the odd bit of alternative dance beats, and it's a very popular mix. Drink promotions all night help the good atmosphere - bottles of lager are just £2. Best of all, there's no dress code, so you can come looking as scruffy as you like, in true indie style! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Luna |
15 Richmond Terrace Clifton Bristol BS8 1AA United Kingdom |
Lay back and relax, evenings at Luna are unique, relaxed and sophisticated. Luna prides itself on a consummate range of drinks, with an extensive range of top shelf spirits, and fantastic cocktails created by a talented bar staff. Outstanding service is a given, with table service in the cocktail lounge, all complimented by a chic blend of funk, soul, rare groove, R&B and Jazz, and live entertainment on a regular basis. On the menu there's a selection of high quality tapas and coffees which, in true continental style, are available at all times. In our opinion, this is the hidden gem of Bristol, located, as it is, smack between the hustle and bustle of Park Street and the quiet calm of central Clifton. Everything about this place oozes quality: from the courteous greeting at the door, to the impeccable service inside, you can be confident that Luna will ensure your evening passes off in style... Luna: for after dark. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Happy house for happy people |
The Works 15 Nelson Street Bristol BS1 2JY United Kingdom +44 117 929 2658 |
For the serial clubber, this night offers six gloriously long hours of commercial dance and club and chart anthems, getting everyone onto the dance-floor. The vibe is Ibiza-style and all the top tunes from about 1995 are played. Queues to get in are not uncommon, so arrive early. It's not exactly the height of trendiness, but is very popular with glammed-up clubbers out for a serious night of dancing and posing. The dress code is smart, with no trainers or denim and the night is for 21 year-olds and over only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Academics from far and wide |
The Harbourside, Canons Road Bristol BS1 5UH United Kingdom +44 117 922 0330 |
Add hundreds of students, two rooms and three nights together, and what have you got? Student mayhem at Evolution! With commercial chart music in one room, and house anthems in the other, the two resident DJs promise hours of non-stop dance for all those club-a-holic students out there. With cheap drinks thrown into the bargain, it makes for a popular and lively night out, whatever you prefer to shake your thing to! The dress code is casual, but no tracksuits are allowed and it's over 18s only, so bring ID if you don't want to be turned away by one of the enormous bouncers. The night is only open to NUS (National Union of Students) members, so bring your NUS card (or overseas equivalent) as well. There are actually three student nights held here, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - the latter two nights go under the name of "Wedgies" but it's the same thing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Native |
15 Small Street Bristol BS1 1DE United Kingdom 0117 930 4217 http://www.nativebristol.com |
The owners of Native, the newest hot spot in Bristol, describe the venue as "a warm, unpretentious space for some of the world's finest acts to perform in a much smaller and relaxed venue than often they would play". Big names play regularly, which include Bristol's very own Daddy G of Massive Attack as a regular. The club covers all musical styles and many nights feature live bands. This venue is quite simply All About Music, getting lost in the music and enjoying the underground style bar – where you will find premium spirits aplenty, you can also buy high quality draught premium lager and cider by the pitcher so you will feel at ease relaxing with your friends, without having to make trips to the bar every ten minutes. If you are into your music and are looking for a venue to enjoy live acts, or to sit back and take in the latest awesome DJ set, this is definitely the best place to go in Bristol. You can also reserve the luxurious and comfy seating areas for you and your friends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Disco grooves for the glam |
Po Na Na, 67a Queens Road Bristol BS8 1QL United Kingdom +44 117 904 4445 |
If the prospect of joining all the manic student crowds as they descend on clubs tonight doesn?t exactly appeal, but you still want to go out clubbing, here's the place to come. It might be a tiny venue, but this night has a cult following of its very own and is very popular with those who want to glam it up. The vibe is full-on disco, with plenty of cheesy 70's hits - think Michael Jackson, Bee Gees, Donna Summer etc. They also play dancefloor favourites from the 80's and right through to the present day - basically, if it's funky and fills the dancefloor, you'll hear it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Goth, nu-metal, punk and industrial hardcore |
The Bierkeller, All Saints Street Bristol BS1 2NA United Kingdom +44 117 926 8514 |
This is one of the few nights in clubland that hasn't fallen prey to all-conquering house and dance music and is the place to come if you're into rock, nu-metal, punk, goth, digital and industrial hardcore music. The night starts with two live bands, playing one or more of the styles above, and then at around eleven o-clock, the DJ takes over and plays music as dark as the clubbers "alternative" clothing, from the 70's, 80's and right up until the present day. Expect lots of white make-up, head-banging and the non-too subtle aroma of patchouli oil! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small, funky club |
67a Queens Road Clifton Bristol BS8 1QL United Kingdom +44 117 925 6225 |
From the outside you would barely know that this small, underground club existed. But don't let this fool you - Po Na Na is one of the busiest clubs in the city, known for its friendly atmosphere and versatile range of music. Specialist nights are promoted, with the music ranging from disco classics to breaks and beats, all expertly spun by the resident DJs and occasional special guests. Arrive early to avoid disappointment - it can be very hard to get in after 11.30pm when only members are permitted - but if you are looking for a quick boogie before moving onto a bigger club, this could be the place for you. It's especially popular with a particular type of rich student and a word of warning to those over 25 years old...prepare to feel ancient! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Slightly grungy club - dress down to fit in |
4-10 Stokes Croft Bristol BS1 3PR United Kingdom +44 117 942 0989 |
One of the staple venues on the map of Bristol's nightlife, this hotspot—with room for 1,500 clubbers, the majority of which are students and indie types—spans two floors with spacious chill out areas and extended bars. With a deafening sound system, the frequent jungle nights are a favorite and with a late night license. The second floor, a recent addition, caters for those with tastes of the more alternative variety, so there is something for everyone—indie, metal, drum and bass, old skool and hip hop. No wonder this place is so popular! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Bristol's 21st century gay venue |
9 Frogmore Street Bristol BS1 5NA United Kingdom +44 117 926 4342 http://www.queenshilling.com |
Equally loved by Bristol's gay and straight communities, this is a great place, full of friendly faces and a welcome relief from the sameness of many of the city centre bars. There are DJs throughout the week, usually playing a mixture of chart hits and house, although a regular RnB night is coming soon. Particularly popular are the student nights on Thursdays (free admission) and the Galaxy 101 nights on Fridays and Saturdays - Galaxy is a Bristol radio station which plays chart and cheesy house to the masses. On the rare occasion that the dancing becomes too much, there are more sedate areas for you to sit and chat with your friends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Who needs to sleep? |
Castro's 72-73 Old Market Street Bristol BS2 OEJ United Kingdom +44 117 922 0774 / +44 117 922 6969 |
The first Saturday of each month at Club Castro is devoted to fetish night Spank. But if that's not your scene, try later in the month. On the second Saturday of each month is club night Revenge, with garage and funky house upstairs and hard house and trance elsewhere (10p-6a). On the third Saturday of the month is Insomnia, with an identical music policy as above, plus open-decks in the basement (10p-8a). The fourth Saturday sees club-night, Bizarre, offering more of the same (10p-6a). No matter which Saturday you go, it's always three manic rooms and one manic night. Forget sleep and party your way into Sunday! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sunday clubbing in trendy pub |
41 Corn Street Bristol BS1 1UD United Kingdom +44 117 929 0313 |
Known best for its appearance at this chic and trendy venue, the combination of comfortable modern surroundings and varied genres of house make this a mellow but uplifting end to the weekend. DJs such as Phil Bishop, Andi Martini, Alex Matthews and Glyn Rydout come together to perform a range of crowd pulling sets that last until late. And best of all, after a weekend's heavy partying, this event won't break the bank either - held in a bar, the only money you'll spend will be on drinks as admission is free. Ring the pub for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A club for groovy kids and their parents |
47-49 Barton Vale St. Phillips Bristol BS2 0LJ United Kingdom +44 117 929 0093 |
Picture the scene - after a long day trekking around Bristol's finest sights, your children are still bounding about the place with energy! If this sounds familiar, get yourself down to Seymours, a multi functional venue that's exclusively geared towards families. With a free skittle alley, an array of nibbles, meals and drinks and regular cabaret, family disco and teenage disco, you can be assured that there's a little bit of everything to keep the whole family happy. It can also be hired for children's parties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance music's big name DJs plus local talent |
Creation 13-21 Baldwin Street Bristol BS1 1NA United Kingdom +44 117 922 7177 |
This night bills itself as "a blueprint for 21st century clubbing" - nothing like a bit of modesty is there? Actually, they have got a point, it is a rather splendid night, with all the stops pulled out. They always manage to get some of the nation's biggest and best DJs, who agree to play here mainly because the crowd is so lively and ready for some serious partying. They also feature heroes from the local DJ circuit, but whoever's on the decks, you can expect a mix of R'n'B, soul, funky house and garage to blow those weekly cobwebs away from a state-of-the-art sound system. The dress code is stated as streetwear. No lager boys, football shirts or tracksuits - adhere to it or you won't get in. They want beautiful shiny people here you see and if you haven't got your best, most skin-tight and glamorous clubbing clothes on, forget it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun with fetish! |
72-73 Old Market Street Bristol BS1 United Kingdom +44 117 907 4194 |
Now in its eighth year, Spank is the night to bring those fetishes out from behind closed doors and into the public eye (well, at least to the public who frequent here). An open and uninhibited nature is a must. Of course, this being the decent and upstanding venue that it is, a strict dress code is in force, so if you're not clad in uniform, leather, PVC, lingerie or rubber, I'm afraid you just won't be allowed in!. Don't worry about dirty-old-men, this is fetish gone trendy - expect lots of glamorous girls and boys and be prepared for a raunchy, fun night out. Although a regular night, the venue changes from club to club, so it's always best to pre-book tickets and ring the number above nearer the time for details of the location. You can buy tickets in advance from the shop called Religion, where you can also get some amazing and appropriately fetishistic outfits, at 128 Cheltenham Road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance Your Socks Off |
15 Nelson Street Bristol BS1 2JY United Kingdom +44 125 375 3222 http://bristol.thesyndicate.com/ |
The Syndicate, which boasts about being one of the biggest clubs in the UK, has become quite a landmark for the eager night owls of Bristol. This sprawling club has a massive dance floor where you can get sweaty to live DJ mixes, as well as an elevated VIP section to cool down in. It's a popular place for hen and stag nights, so expect a wild and crazy crowd who are there to do some serious partying. Although it can be cheesy at times, The Syndicate always seems to impress the throngs of people who line up each night. It's extremely popular with the popped-collar university students and young professionals. There is a different event every night, so be sure to check out the website for more information. The high-stung music, hardcore dancing and next-day-dizziness are all features that make The Syndicate the place to party at. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large club for Bristol's young and loud |
15 Nelson St Bristol BS1 2JY United Kingdom +44 117 929 2658 http://www.worksbristol.com |
Infamous amongst Bristolians, this venue, with a capacity of nearly 2000 has a lot to offer its patrons - free membership, cheap admission, two spacious dance floors (one for more commercial music and the other for an alternative), two bars, and a great fusion of music mixed by resident DJs. Flamboyant, glamorous and modern are the best terms to describe it. It might not be painfully hip and trendy, but it's a lot of fun. Particularly popular is the videocam, which ensures that by the end of the night everyone on the dance floor will have had their few seconds of fame on the large video screen. The Works hosts a students' night (Tuesday), plus nights for those over 21 only (Saturday), with entry ranging from £3-6. Be warned - no ID (proof of age), no entry. Check website for upcoming events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Legendary club on a boat |
East Mud Dock The Grove Bristol BS1 4RB United Kingdom +44 117 929 3301 |
The infamous Thekla is one of Bristol's oldest clubs located inside an iron ship moored in the harbour. Do not expect super-club glam, do not bother dressing up and definitely do not look for any frills. However, what you can expect is top music; downstairs the live acts and DJs get the dance floor moving and upstairs is often more lively. Hosting various nights, from jungle to break beats to garage and funk, the crowd attracted is a good mix. This is the only club in the city where you can gaze out of portholes at swans asleep on the water below! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Aussie-mania in enormous city-centre bar |
40 Corn Street Bristol BS1 1HQ United Kingdom +44 117 930 0181 |
Walk in here and you'll think you're down-under. The bar staff are genuine Australians, the walls are covered in what looks like Aborigine art and the Aussie theme is just everywhere. It's in the menu - crocodile or kangaroo steak anyone? In the drinks - loads of Australian beers and mixers. In the love of sport - there's a TV screen the size of a small house in one of the rooms, showing, what else, sport. And finally, it's in the laid-back atmosphere, which, it has to be said, hots up considerably in the evenings, when this place becomes an absolute magnet for young locals wanting a lively night out. Review © 2007, Wcities |