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The Best Night Out in Bristol

One of the most difficult things about visiting a new city is knowing where to go for the best time. Whether you’re looking for that perfect special occasion restaurant, the best cup of coffee in town, or the liveliest bars and clubs for a night out, it can be easy to go wrong when you’re out of your usual territory.

To help make your planning a little easier, we bring you our picks of the best nightlife in Bristol. Armed with these insider tips, you can relax and focus your attention on the drinks menu.

Choosing the best area for your night out

Bristol is a large and vibrant city, with different things happening in its several unique areas. The one you choose for your night out will depend on your idea of a good time.
The Waterfront is one of the city’s most popular areas, with views and busy restaurants and bars
King’s Street is home to several traditional pubs, perfect for laid-back, cosy drinks
Millennium Square hosts some of the city’s swankiest cocktail bars
Park Street is where you’ll find nightclubs open until the early hours

The best pubs and bars in Bristol

With so many great daytime spots, traditional pubs, and swishy cocktail bars in Bristol, it can be difficult knowing where to start. Here are some of the best bars and pubs in Bristol to help you along:

For cocktails in Bristol, try:

The Gold Bar at Bristol Harbour Hotel
Be at One Bristol
The Square Kitchen
The Milk Thistle
Hyde & Co
Bocabar
The Clockwork Rose

Looking for a cosy English pub? Head to:

The Barley Mow
The Bell
The Cottage Inn
The Hatchet
The Swan
The Three Tuns
The Bank TavernThe Golden Guinea

If you’re ready to turn your night up a notch, visit one of these Bristol nightclubs and get moving with the locals:

Thekla
The Fleece
Motion
SWX
Be at One
Mbargo
There’s also a great LGBT+ nightlife, which centres around Frogmore Street and Old Market, the city’s gay village.

For an easy trip from start to finish, choose a hotel near Bristol Temple Meads railway station. Arrive by train from anywhere in the UK and make the short journey to your hotel. There are plenty of great Accor hotels near Temple Meads, whether you’re looking for family-friendly comfort or an easygoing budget room.

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