Bristol - Bars & Nightlife
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Join the in-crowd at the Sodabar, get funky at the E-Shed or blend in at the Arc Bar. Finding something to your liking should not be difficult. The friendly Robin Hood’s Retreat is perfect for an affordable meal or just a beer in between shopping.Bristol has a wide variety of nightclubs and entertainment spots, with live music and events, featuring jazz, dance, funk, drum’n’bass, and renowned DJs pumping up the beat from all over the world. You can easily dance your Bristol stay away.
Robin Hood’s Retreat
A laid-back, time-honoured establishments on one of Bristol’s busiest streets. Sit back and enjoy the chatty hubbub in a friendly place which cater for all ages. The food is superb.
E-shed
A lively independent bar for the funkier crowd, with 241 cocktails on the menu. Music ranges from disco to funk, house, drum’n’bass. Snowboarding, skating and retro cartoons on a big screen
Clifton Wine Bar
A little tucked away pub with a mixed clientele, this bar has nooks and crannies to hide away in. Sports are shown on the large screen.
Arc Bar
One of Bristol’s best drinking holes with a mixed crowd. Sit back and admire the multi-animal upholstery, lit-up glass tables and atmospheric fireplace.
Severn Shed
Located at Brunel’s old engine sheds, this bar can rotate 360 degrees and slide the entire length of the building. It offers sumptuous cocktails, stylish toilets and surreal art.
Sodabar Bristol
A chic underground bar that is conducive to lounging. Non-members get free entrance on Thursdays. Other days, admission costs up to 7 GBP.
Timbuk2
A nightclub, restaurant and café with a diverse mixture of events reflecting the eclecticism of Bristol’s music scene. From drum’n’bass to Bhangra, Timbuk2 offers that little different venue to many other nightclubs in the city.
Bristol Academy
Features an array of live music and club nights throughout the year. The club has a mezzanine floor balcony overlooking the main area that can accomodate up to 1,900 revellers. See website for information on upcoming gigs.
The Level
A night club that hosts themed nights throughout the week with its resident DJ.
Po Na Na
Part of the Po Na Na chain of bars with live music, coctails and a young, buzzing atmosphere. Their DJs play jazz, dance, R&B, house, garage and trance.
