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FEATURED VENUES 51 Stokes Croft O2 Academy The Bank Big Chill Bar Bunker Cosies Dojo Dorma Elbow Room Escape / Salute! The Fleece The Full Moon Hush Hush Illusions Java Lakota Lanes La Rocca Lizard Lounge Mbargo Mbargo Lounge Mothers’ Ruin Motion Mr Wolfs Pam Pam Smoke and Mirrors Star & Garter Thekla Woods
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Editor Daniel Rickman
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Print Stephens & George
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No 51 is one of the oldest public houses in Bristol, embedded in the core of the cultural quarter of Stoke Croft. We offer a vast selection of spirits, wines, lager and ale to accompany our hand crafted and delicious menu from which we serve food on a daily basis. Open ‘til late, 6 nights a week, whatever you are looking for from a night out, No 51 is sure to deliver.
Thursday 4th July
View from the Beach DJ’s Free
Thursday 18th July
Shock the Mighty Sound System Free
Friday 5th July
Papa Moomin (STEP:ONE BIG IN LIGHTS)
“Without music, life would be a mistake.” Friedrich Nietzche Saturday 6th July
DJ Big Chief Weird Bird “Heads down, no nonsense, mindless boogie.” Free
Thursday 11th July
DJs ‘til late Free
Friday 19th July
DJ Alfie Free
Saturday 20th July
Tour de Force Free
Thursday 25th July
Riddim Fruits Free
Friday 12th July
Spin Sessions
With Dj Matt Hampshire and friends. Monthly 6 hour vinyl session playing eclectic music from past and present’ Free
Saturday 13th July
DJ Paddy Jinnah Dirty Old Town) Free
Friday 26th July
DJ Brassic & DJ Little Tom Free
Saturday 27th July
Dr Fly Free
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Open for food and drink until late Every Tuesday
Blankety Quiz!
A comedy show wrapped up in a pub quiz. Free entry
Every Wednesday
Open deck night
All budding DJ’s welcome to come down and show us what you’ve got. Free entry
Every Sunday
Chilled Sunday vibes
Come and wind down your weekend with one of our House DJ’s. Free entry
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 51 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP Tel: 01179 148 048 Web: www.51stokescroft.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The o2 Academy is one of Bristol’s busiest music venues playing host to major touring acts as well as up and coming artists. We’ve established ourselves as one of the best venues to catch your favourite bands in the Southwest. We are also home to Ramshackle - the biggest weekly Indie night in Bristol - every Friday.
Friday 12th July
Bam Margera from Jackass is F**ckface Unstoppable Bam Margera
With the band covering classics from bands like Turbonegro, Clutch and Bloodhound Gang, interspersed with a blend of their own unique tracks, professional entertainer Bam Margera brings his pure punk rock show to O2 Academy Bristol. 6.30pm
Thursday18th July
Beres Hammond
Morgan Heritage, Marcia Griffith
Reggae artist Beres Hammond, who has received praise from the likes of Rihanna, Drake and The Roots, brings his crooning classics to O2 Academy Bristol. 8.00pm
Monday 22nd July
Wintersun Sunday 14th July
Room 94
Currently touring with Lawson, four piece pop rock band Room 94 are set to continue their headline tour in July. 6.00pm
Bloodshot Dawn, Savage Messiah
After unleashing their second full length album TIME I in 2012, metal band Wintersun will take you on an epic journey through the doors of time. 7.00pm
Thursday 15th August Monday 15th July
Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra
Amanda Palmer, The Simple Pleasure, Jherek Bischoff
Hot off the heels of SXSW 2013 that saw Amanda Palmer duet with longtime hero, Billy Bragg -- Amanda and her raucous crew, The Grand Theft Orchestra, embark on a European tour. 7.00pm
Ramshackle & Propaganda - A Level Results Frat Party
Calling all A* geeks and flunking Jocks it’s time to celebrate your A Level results with the ultimate Frat Party! Dig out your pom-poms and togas and head down to Propaganda for a night of red cup, pop-punk, house party fun! Venue management reserve all Rights of admission at all times. 10.00pm
.................................................... Regulars ................................................ Every Friday
RAMSHACKLE
THE POSTMAN/ ANDY TOKYO & MORE
Dubstep, Indie, Party, Hip Hop, Rock & Roll and much more. Bristol’s best weekend party!
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA Tel: 0905 5020 3999 Web: www.o2academybristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
‘Stokes Croft’s very own Bank is open until 4am and showcases the best of Bristol’s underground music scene much of which is centred around this colourful area of the city. Watch out for regular art exhibitions by some of the UK’s finest street artists including Inkie. The Bank Opens every day for Brunch plus has a fantastic Pizza menu.
Friday 5th July
Sip The Juice w/ JAMHOT
STJ crew will be doing what they do best – sipping the juice - You can expect our normal antics of Coffee Patron fuelled fire but this time with special guest, one half of Jamhot and Livin’ Proof honcho, DJ Khalil, going on a fast past journey through the best 00’s, 90’s & Golden Era Hip Hop, with a bit of Dancehall and Garage thrown in for good measure. Saturday 6th July
St. Paul’s Carnival After Party Thursday 11th July
Peng Records present L.A.M.P - Shades Of Green launch party
Bristol is already known worldwide for its top quality musical exports, now Peng Records present L.A.M.P! Bristol based producer Andy Compton has teamed up with Ladybird (from Paris) to make this timeless masterpiece, with the help of The Rurals in house musical team. Friday 12th July
EIGHT 08
House, Garage, Techno & Bass night brought to buy the people behind Apex. With Lone Ranger, Avra and more.
Thursday 18th July
UJIMA – RUMBLE ON THE RADIO Hosted by Ujima’s Nia.
Friday 19th July
BEN DALEY ’93-‘13
We celebrate 2 decades of DJing from the sexiest man alive, Mr Ben Daley. Expect a wide range of genres as Ben takes us on a musical journey of the last 20 years. Hip-Hop to House, Jungle-Garage.
Saturday 20th July
HERD
Herd regroup for their monthly residency with Sam Wicks, JT and guests. House, Techno and Disco.
Friday 26th July
Wuk Up!
This month’s special guest down from Leeds (t’up North) is the one they call BIG TOES HI-FI. Expect more of the usual Soundsystem vibes with Henry Heatwave. Reggae, Dancehall, Ragga and Bashment! Bring your air horn.
Saturday 13th July
Saturday 27th July
Cut A Rug take over The Bank (Bristol) for a night of serious house music. On the decks we have Some Bloke Called John fresh from Ibiza and Bristol’s own Dan Masey and Simon Lloyd. You are in for one hell of a night.
The Central Spillz front man celebrates his birthday in true Garage fashion. Special guest include Eddie K, Gemmy, Ben Daley and many more. Nonstop gash, celebrate that…
Cut A Rug
C-Strikes Birthday Bash
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 84 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY Tel: 0117 923 2565 www.thebankofstokescroft.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The Big Chill Bar is a social hub offering the best in food, drink and music all of the time. Without a doubt the perfect place to chill with great, easy to share dishes served all day and night. At weekends DJ talent from the festival and beyond spin until 3am.
18th, 19th, 20th July
Friday 12th July
Following the success of the first CAVAVILLE the Mi Casa family return with CAVAVILLE #2. Expect a celebration of good food and good times with live music and a mighty fine Cava list. All delivered with love and passion by the Mi Casa crew.
In the Study - GramRCY Hip Hop / Party / Bull****!
Cava Ville Weekend
MI CASA CANTINA
The Mi Casa chefs draw inspiration and experience from North America and have created a menu focused on the mighty US style sandwich. “Experienced Sandwich heaven? I have and it lives in Big Chill Bristol thanks to Mi Casa” - Eating Adventures
Friday 5th July
Monsterpiece
Disco, Funk and Hip Hop On both floors in aid of the Temwa Charity.
Saturday 6th July
St Pauls Carnival Afterparty with Sun Bailante In the Study - 2 Fresh Crew Tropical / Latin / Dancehall
Sip The Juice
Saturday 13th July
Invader.FM Takeover Intergalactic / Radio / Station Over both floors!
Friday 19th July
Night Train
In the Study - Idle Hands Vintage / Dance / Music
Saturday 20th July
Western Soul
In the Study - Dirty Thoughts Balearic / Soul / Disco
Friday 26th July
Tru Thoughts Present Flevans In the Study - Ladyfingers Electronic / Soul / Beats
Saturday 27th July
Boca 45’s Hip Hop Harbour Festival Party In the Study - Clean Cut Collective Classic / Hip Hop / Vinyl
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The University Jazz Funk Soul Society present Django’s New Jazz, Funk & Soul Jam session. Each Tuesday will feature some of Bristol’s best players jamming live! £2.50 pint 241 on cocktails. Free entry before 9pm / £2 for Jazz Funk Soul society members / £3 after 9.00pm.
Tuesdays to Thursdays
241 Cocktails
plus 10% off all drinks for all students with NUS card Every Wednesday
WANTED RECORDS
JOHN STAPLETON / ANDY PAYBACK
Bristol record store with all manner of vinyl delights from all genres.
Last Sunday of every month in the Study
TumbleWeed
A brand spanking new comedy club for Bristol. Our aim is to promote and present all of the fresh and exciting new talent from this city and beyond.
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FEED ME
Choose from our Gourmet Burger Menu, The Big Chill Kebab Van or from the specials board. We also offer bespoke catering for private parties.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 15 Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DE Tel: 01179 304 217 www.bigchill.net/bristol ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
An essential addition to Bristol’s nightlife scene! Opening 6 nights a week from 9pm to 3am, this is Bristol’s No.1 student venue! Drinks starting at £1.00 are just the standard, queuing is kept to a minimum, big name DJ’s will be regularly attending, Bristol’s best promoters will be on the door, what more could you want?
Every Monday
Bed
Back after the summer break.
Every Friday
The Drop
DJ JAMBO The Bunker introduces The Drop, Bristol’s newest night bringing you- House, Dubstep, Drum & Bass. The biggest & most upcoming tunes to pound your eardrums through 10pm - 3am every Friday night! For bookings call 07817 408 334.
Every Saturday
Scandalous
Bristol’s biggest Saturday night has just got bigger! Crazy themes each week & Mental drinks prices! Open to all 18+ there is no other place to party! ......................................................................................................................
Party Bookings
Get in touch to see what we can offer & do for you! Encore has rocked the city through the year with its unique night! What more could you want? Great tunes, Incredible drinks deals, the best night you’ll have in Bristol! Triangle Card 2013
Brand New Discount Card
Incredible discounts! Hit www.trianglecard.co.uk for more info!!
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 78 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU www.thebunkerbristol.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
COSIES
Low expense, no pretence still supplying the alternative, cheap booze, church pews, all set to music from the hippest cats and kittens. There’s no shortage of top DJ’s playing at this legendary little venue. Music wise the remit is mainly Reggae and Hip Hop, Bristol Bass and Funky Stuff with a friendly party vibe for all ages.
Friday 5th July
Friday 19th July
Republic regulars DJ Dad, MC Idle and Little Rizzla are joined by the Heathen Sound Crew (worthy newcomers to the St Pauls Carnival sound system scene), Alex Harvest & Kev The Poet. Bristolstyle decks and mic action. 10pm – 3am // £3
Nestafari Sounds returns to Cosies for a night of roots rock reggae, Dancehall and dub. Selector Jah P and Nestafari on the decks. 9pm - 2am // £3 after 10pm
RePUBLIC
NESTAFARI SOUND
Saturday 6th July
Saturday 20th July
Dub Boy / Frankie / Dread Seyah / Mdh / Heathen Djs and more…
Soca / Dancehall / Tropical / Waistline Come wine yuh waist at Bristol’s premier carnival dance! The Dutty Inspectors (Ruffnek Diskotek) Henry Heatwave (The Heatwave) and Ruffnek DJ’s. 10pmpm - 2am // £3 all night
St PAUL’S CARNIVAL!!!!
Woohoo! We’re open all day for boozes and goodtimes, but from 8 through til 4AM (!!) we’ve got a selection of Bristol’s very finest home-grown DJ’s spinning a selection of Roots, Reggae, Funk, Hip-Hop, Bass, Bashment and Carnival Vibes. 8pm – 4am // £1 ENTRY (yes you read that right we said only £1 entry!!)
Sunday 7th July
REGGAE SUNDAY
Island Fever with DJ’s Skylion and Flora 10pm – 2am // £2/£3 entry
Friday 12th July
KARNIVAL!
Sunday 21st July
REGGAE SUNDAY
Amon + Guests. 10pm – 2am // £2/£3 entry
Friday 26th July
DEEPBEAT
FRESHLY BAKED
Underground Bass music. 9pm - 2am // £3
Saturday 13th July
Saturday 27th July
9pm - 2am // £3
CATGROOVE w/ Jamko
DJ/producer and promoter of Nottingham’s The Jitterbug events, one third of the live band The Killer Dillers and co-founder of swingrebellion.com. Jamko’s sets contain a unique blend: 1 part Hip-Hop, 2 parts House, a squeeze of Electro and a dash of Dubstep served over hot Jazz and Swing beats. 10pm – 2am // £3
Sunday 14th July REGGAE SUNDAY
With Roots Injection. 10pm – 2am // £2/£3 entry
DIG. ITAL SOUND
A night of purely digital Reggae from Dub to Dancehall with your resident selectors, stash of Dub, Johnny Fisha and Baba, plus special guest Dutter. Dancehall / Dub / Digital 10pm – 2am // £3 all night
Sunday 28th July REGGAE SUNDAY
Jah Lokko + Apollo. 10pm – 2am // £2/£3 entry
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 34 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8RG Tel: 01179 424 110 www.cosies.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Dojo has become one of Bristol’s leading venues for underground electronic music. This intimate venues see’s international DJ’s play to one of the best crowds in the city. A good sound system, dancefloor and beautiful outdoor terrace makes this the perfect small venue. Last entry is now 2am for non members and 4am for members.
Friday 5th July
4to theFloor
Sean Williams / DJ Ryan S Andy Bellenger / Sly Logic
All flavours of house based beats from the cream of Bristol’s underground scene. Deep House, Tech House & Techno 11pm - 6am // free before 12, £5 after
Saturday 6th July
Deepmasters
DJ’s Saysana / Figueroa
Mixing Deep House all night long 11pm - 7am // £7 on the door
Friday 19th July
The History of Drum & Bass
Forensic / N-KWest Contra Souljam / Sly Logic and more TBC Guaranteed good vibes every time at the History of Drum & Bass. Bristol’s finest DJ’s take you on a musical tour of the various flavours of Bristol’s favourite genre. 11pm - 6am // free before 12 | £5 after
Saturday 20th July
Deepmasters
DJ’s Saysana / Figueroa
Mixing Deep House all night long 11-7am 5/£7 on the door
Friday 12th July
Fluctuate
OldSkool Scott-E / Halfbarr Sly Logic and more TBC
Not everyone wants to dance to the same beat all night long. Love music not genres. Hip Hop, Deep House, Tech House, Garage, Electro and Drum & Bass 11pm - 6am // Free Before 12 | £5 after
Saturday 13th July
FUNKY SENSATION
Part 1 sees Funk, Disco and house music and Part 2 gives Funky house and more. 11pm - 7am // £6/£7
Friday 26th July
4to theFloor
Robert Van Ryn / Ben Wood Sly Logic and more TBC
Not everyone wants to dance to the same beat all night long. Love music not genres. Hip Hop, Deep House, Tech House, Garage, Electro and Drum & Bass. 11pm - 6am // free before 12, £5 after
Saturday 27th July
FUNKY SENSATION
Part 1 sees Funk, Disco and house music and Part 2 gives Funky house and more. 11pm - 7am // £6/£7
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SHAKE A LEG
Back after Summer
Thursday 11th & 25th
ZULU NATION
Back after Summer.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12-16 Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ Tel: 01179 251 177 www.dojolounge.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Dorma Bristol combines the industrial feel of downtown New York with a glamorous urban vintage interior to create the ultimate party atmosphere. Resident DJ’s provide an exuberant soundtrack to keep your feet moving and our unrivalled hostess service will keep your drinks flowing. Watch out for the amazing performances and eccentric entertainment at our flagship Saturday night, CIRQUE! A night like no other in Bristol.
Every Wednesday
FEVER
This is without doubt on the map as the only place to be for your ultimate midweek party. The official UBU sports night is the best Wednesday night around for sports members and non-sports members alike! 10pm - 3am Every Thursday
TANTRA
The best weekly student fix of Hip-Hop, RnB & House. UWE’s favourite weekly Thursday night! 10pm - 3am Every Friday
FRESH
Love some old school R&B and Hip Hop? Then come and shake it at Fresh, Bristol’s only weekly old school night! 241 Cocktails, £2 Shots, £2 Fosters & entry from just £3! 10pm - 4am Every Saturday
CIRQUE
A brand new nightlife experience comes to Dorma this May, expect live performers, shows & acts every week! We have a whole host of new resident DJ’s going back to back all night to keep your feet moving to the hottest commercial, electro, house, R&B and hip hop bangers! Our copper bars will be serving a wide selection of spirits, beers & wines and with a brand new CIRQUE cocktail menu the drinks will be flowing all night. The best bit is that it’s 2-4-1 on all cocktails before 11pm! Ladies are always free before 11pm and for those of you looking to jump the queue and save £1 before 12pm. Then text your names to 07817 831 771 for Guestlist. 10pm - 4am ...................................................................................................................... VIP Tables Unlike any other venue in Bristol our VIP Tables work on a minimum spend basis. Book one of these highly sought after VIP packages and receive que jump, complimentary entry, drinks and hostess service all night.
Private Hire We can arrange private hire on all nights, if you don’t have a group large enough to hire the whole venue we often hire out our VIP room. Contact us for more information. VIP Tables & Guestlist info@dormabristol.com 01173 706518 07817 831771
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2PH Tel: 0117 370 6518 or 07817 831771 Facebook.com/dormabristol Twitter.com/dormabristol–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Lively but laid back, both urban and urbane, ‘Purple Haze’ meets purple baize with two fantastic eight foot pool tables and walls decorated with graffiti by some of the nation’s finest artists. Open until late every night with free entry. A great place to hold a party for up to 100 guests with your own bar, DJ equipment, toilets and dance floor.
FREE POOL
Yes! Play free games of Pool (when a purchase is made at the bar) everyday before 5pm on our 8ft Sam K slate tables.
...................................................................................................................... Every Monday Every Thursday Open Mic Night elbow room Thursday’s The introduction of ‘Open Mic Night’, where creative folk are invited to partake alongside acoustic acts from 7pm - until late. All drinks deals apply with no charge for entrants. 7pm - late // Free entry
Every Tuesday Cue the chaos
Let the good times roll. Playing a lively electric mix of Pop Rock, 90’s and 80’s classics. Enjoy great drinks deals with 2-4-1 cocktails all night. Free pool so chalk your cue up. Free sweets to those deemed to be worthy. Open - 2am // Free entry
Every Wednesday The Elbow Pool Competition £1 entry Drink deals throughout £50 bar tab to the winner Let the battle commence
With Thursday nights at The Elbow Room you can expect candle lit tables and two for one cocktails all night. With the 3rd Thursday of every month The Elbow Room welcomes The Bristol Bass honeys to our venue for a night Dubstep, DNB and live MC’s Open - 2am // Free entry
Every Friday and Saturday THE WEEKEND PROJECT
Every Friday and Saturday the Elbow Room weekend project kicks of from 9pm. Offering hourly drinks deal, then at 10:30pm, Club elbow opens with our resident DJ Noelsie. 10.30pm - 4am // Free entry
Every Sunday Cocktail o’clock 2 FOR 1 COCKTAILS ALL NIGHT
Kicking back and sipping on cocktails to end the busy week. Open - 2am // Free entry
...................................................................................................................... Every day deals
DRINK OFFERS 5PM - 8PM
- 2 4 1 Cocktails, 2 4 1 Sol / Peroni / Asahi - Bagel Boy’s serve food 11am - 5.30 pm Monday to Saturday
NUS discount available at all times
...................................................................................................................... Private Hire Having a party?
Our 1st floor room is available for private hire any day of the week free of charge!* Holds up to 75 people, - Comes with own bar and staff, Dance floor, Separated sound system with the option to use our DJ equipment or simply attach your iPod or own devices.
Bagel Boy - New Menu
The Elbow Room with collaboration with Bagel Boy now bring you a new menu of locally sourced organic food. Served from 11am to 5.30pm daily.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 64 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JN Tel: 0117 930 0242 www.theelbowroom.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Escape and Salute are situated together on Park street. Providing early evening pleasure which transforms into a party paradise later on. Great atmosphere, music and drinks deals all in one place. Dj Bilen and guests will be hosting you evenings to ensure each party rocks more than the last.
Every Thursday
Escape
Thursday throwdown Dj Andy Bart
Looking for late night fun on during the week? Then look no more… Andy Bart will be playing Chart, Pop, RnB, Dance hits every Thursday. 10.00pm till 4.00am // free entry all night
Every Friday
ESCAPE FRIDAYS
Dj Bilen & Dj Arif
DJ Bilen and guests playing RnB, Chart, House & Dance Classics all through the night and early morning. 10.00pm - 6.00am last entry 4.00am // Free entry before midnight, £5 afterwards
Every Saturday
ESCAPE SATURDAYS
Dj Bilen & Dj Andy Bart
Well you know what to expect and if you don’t then make your way down to Escape. Late night fun on tap. DJ’s playing RnB, Chart, House & Dance Classics. 10.00pm - 6.00am last entry 4.00am // Free entry before midnight, £5 afterwards
Every Sunday
SUNDAY SESSION Dj Andy Bart
The weekend continues at Escape with our Sunday sessions. End your week (or start your week) in glorious fashion and enjoy the sounds of Andy Bart’s journey through urban sounds. 10.00pm till 4.00am
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Salute
£2 ON ALL DRINKS & £3 FOR COCKTAILS
Heading home from work and fancy a cocktail to ease the day? Looking for a place that offers amazing drinks deals throughout the week? Perhaps looking for a bar to start your night out? You get the idea! Salute offers all those things and more, we welcome you to pop in and enjoy everything Salute has to offer. Chill or dance, the choice is yours but remember to try out our gorgeous cocktails - price and taste that cannot be beaten!
Every Thursday
Salute Thursday’S all drinks £2 - all cocktails £3 - ALL NIGHT DJ Bilen and guests.
Come and join us every Thursday at Salute where you can hear DJ Bilen and his guests mixing the best in Chart, Pop & Cheese. 8.00pm - 3.00am // £5
Every Weekend
£2 all drinks, £3 all cocktails until 12
With Salute’s great drinks offers on a fantastic choice of drinks and cocktails plus a great space to unwind and relax, well - It’s on offer you simply cannot refuse! Salute welcomes you to Park street’s latest edition to Bristol’s nightlife scene. Grab some weekend cocktails, have a dance, listen to great music and start your party the right way. A relaxing but vibrant atmosphere awaits you your friends. 8.00pm - 3.00am // £5
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 50 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JN Tel: 0117 925 4500 www.escape-bristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Legendary live music venue which has hosted gigs from the likes of Radiohead, Oasis, Coldplay & Muse. Under new management, with live bands 7 nights per week by the end of the year and new club nights opening from mid October The Fleece will soon be well & truly back on the map for students and gig-goers alike.
Monday 1st July EXILED / TERMINAL MORAINE DIAMONDBACK KISS MICHAEL VIEN Tuesday 2nd July BOYSETSFIRE / BANE APOLOGIES / I HAVE NONE OUT OF BOUNDS Wednesday 3rd July TILT/DAYJOB/THE BOULEVARDS NOSTALGIC Thursday 4th July HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE Friday 5th July SYLVAIN SYLVAIN’S NEW YORK DOLLS/CHARRED HEARTS HOLLYWOOD TRASH Saturday 6th July THE SOUL DESTROYERS TEN POUND SUIT BAND/SOUL VACCINATION + ULTIMATE POWER CLUB NIGHT Sunday 7th July INDIE ALL-DAYER Monday 8th July T.N.G THE NEXT GENERATION Tuesday 9th July TRASH TALK Wednesday 10th July DISSOLUTE / SHADOW OF THE SUN TOWERS FALL / WARHEAD Thursday 11th July ROSE BLACK/TERRY CLEMMETT SHAKE THE TREE Friday 12th July DELGARD Saturday 13th July ALABAMA 3 UNPLUGGED Sunday 14th July RICKY WARWICK / TERRORVISION ACOUSTIC
Monday 15th July 7 SECONDS / THE FEAR CYDERNIDE THIRTY SIX STRATEGIES Wednesday 17th July FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS ASHESTOANGELS HER DARK EMBRACE Thursday 18th July DARK DARK DARK Friday 19th July THE CHASE Saturday 20th July THEY WILL ROCK YOU (QUEEN TRIBUTE) / TEN PERCENTER THE BLUSH Sunday 21st July INTRODUCING RECREATES DAFT PUNK’S DISCOVERY LIVE Monday 22nd July HIGHLIVES Thursday 25th July SON OF DAVE Friday 26th July PSYCHOBILLY FESTIVAL Saturday 27th July ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL Sunday 28th July INDIE ALL-DAYER Tuesday 30th July SENSER / SUBSOURCE Wednesday 31st July EYEHATEGOD / THE GATES OF SLUMBER
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ Tel: 01179 074 927 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The Full moon pub, Attic bar, with its Moonshine bar and Shisha bar are all the on the same grounds. This really is a hub for all nightie activities from events, parties, drink and food. To add to this there is also a backpackers hotel which adds an international vibe to a great night out. What more could you ask for?
Friday 5th July
Mister Long 9pm - 2am
Full MOON
Friday 19th July
DJ Dad
9pm - 2am
Saturday 6th July
Saturday 20th July
9pm - 2am
9pm - 2am
Carnival Special
Little bo selecta
Friday 12th July
Friday 26th July
9pm - 2am
9pm - 2am
Stevie Bear
Dr Moody
Saturday 13th July
Saturday 27th July
9pm - 2am
9pm - 2am
Papa Moomin
Trivial Pursuits
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Food served daily
Full Moon serves food seven days a week. Roasts on a Sunday with a free Bloody Mary! Don’t forget The Moonshine Bar - A heated undercover bar serving freshly made pizzas from a wood burning oven.
The Attic Bar
The Attic Bar is one of Bristol’s long-standing venues in the heart of Bristol’s cultural hub Stokes Croft, fully equipped with an excellent Opus sound system, it’s a perfect venue for live bands, DJ nights and private parties. Please check the website for upcoming nights.
Backpackers
The Backpackers Hotel - With over 70 beds and a range of room-types you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get to know like-minded people from around the world. Our hostel is fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable and as enjoyable as possible. A great base for travellers wishing to explore our much-loved City. Beds from £17.50 a night.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1 North Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR Tel: 0117 9245007 www.fmbristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Hush Hush is a relaxed, stylish bar with a laid back club atmosphere. With it’s fine artwork, beautiful bar area and comfy sofas, it’s a perfect late night venue. An established venue for private parties, with a capacity of 130 it’s the place to celebrate. There is a heated garden, in-house sound system and a 2am weekend licence.
Monday - Tuesdays
AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE HIRE LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO PARTY?
Our venue is suitable for birthdays, leaving parties, work parties, promoter events to name but a few. With a bar that is open til 2.00am, resident DJ’s at your disposal plus the heated back garden and a capacity for up to 130 people Hush Hush makes perfect sense. For bookings please call Chris on: 07879 441 047
Thursday
HUSH THURSDAY
Funk, Hip Hop and House. £2.00 a pink - £1.50 a shoot - £5 for two cocktails
Every Friday and Saturday
HAVE YOUR PARTY AT HUSH THE IDEAL VENUE FOR ANY PARTY
An established venue for private parties, with a capacity of 130 it’s the place to celebrate any occasion. There is a heated garden, in-house sound system and a 2.00am weekend licence. We take care of everything for you, here at Hush we will help you put on a great party! For bookings please call Chris on: 07879 441 047
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FOR BOOKINGS OR MORE INFO Please call Chris on: 07879 441 047 to find out more.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 233 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5QP Tel: 07855 136 240 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Voted The Best Entertainment Pub of Great Britain! Magicians perform every night from 7.00 until 1am! Illusions has 2 Bars one for Drinks and the other for Magic! Home to the exclusive MAGIC WAND COCKTAILS over 4 pints to share! Open till 1am midweek and 4am at the weekend. Entry is free.
Every Wednesday
Cocktails and Magic
MAGICIANS / MUSICIANS / POETS & MORE
241 on our entire new cocktail range. Pick your favourite and receive the second one free of charge in a unique and funky atmosphere. Magic from 7.00pm - late // Free entry
Every Thursday
KARAOKE
Magic and Music(ish) with karaoke old school style! Magic from 7.00pm - late // Free entry
Every Friday
live music & live magic
We offer great Magic Shows free of charge and we host the best musicians in the South West. Open till 3am this is the best value for money bar in Bristol - FACT!
Every Saturday
live music & live magic
3 magicians will have you gasping for breath as they wow you with their Hogwarts talent! Get here early as you maybe queueing to see the show! But don’t worry if you don’t see the show it goes on till 2am! and our musicians will keep you company from 10pm –12am ......................................................................................................................
DRINK OFFERS
Illusions offers you a great range of drinks offers before 11pm every evening.
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MAGIC ON TAP - HIRING MAGICIANS Contact us on www.illusionsmagicbar.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 Byron Place, South Triangle, Clifton, BS8 1JT Tel: 0117 909 3405 www.illusionsmagicbar.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Java is the upmarket venue for Bristol’s elite clubbers. Java prides itself on producing phenomenal drinks made with premium ingredients and delivered with unbeatably friendly and professional service. With a truly unique VIP experience in the Mauretania and a lively and happening dance floor room playing credible commercial tunes.
JAVA Cocktail BAR AND CLUB
Java Cocktail Bar and Club, set over two rooms with the additional exclusivity of the Mauretania Bar and Lounge has built a robust reputation as the premium destination, offering a unique experience of refinement, sophistication and serious partying in Bristol.
MAURETANIA BAR AND LOUNGE
As one of Bristol’s most historic buildings, the Mauretania is an exclusive venue with an abundance of character and charm, luxurious decor to be admired and its very own self contained bar. An array of events may be hosted here from social occasions to product launches and wedding receptions and we offer bespoke packages designed to suit your needs and desires, all tailored to your taste. For more details and enquiries please contact 07925 788 723
COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS
Book in a cocktail master class to learn how to invent, mix, shake and make your own stunning cocktails from a professional experienced cocktail bartender. Please contact: 07925 788 723 or 01179 304 561
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COCKTAILS AND OUT OF OFFICE CLUB
After a long day at work, kick back, unwind and put the world to rights whilst sipping on your favourite tipple! From 5.00pm every week day
Every Wednesday
FREE SALSA - just dance
If Salsa, Bachata, Kuduro, Kizomba and Reggaeton get you moving, join us each week for free with DJ Alain Hernandez. Free Salsa 10.30pm - late
Thursdays
COCKTAILS AND OUT OF OFFICE CLUB
After a long day at work, kick back, unwind and put the world to rights whilst sipping on your favourite tipple! From 5.00pm every week day
Every Friday
BABEL FRIDAYS
Experience our delicious Aperitivo buffet from 7pm along with a cocktail or glass of wine for just £10. Check out our Facebook page for an update on all our new weekly events!! 7.00pm - 4.00am // For Guest List/table bookings contact info@javabristol.co.uk
Every Saturday
SATURDAYS @ JAVA
Welcoming the most elite and glamorous clientele to Bristol’s most in demand night life experience, dance floor tables available or book a table in the Mauretania Bar and Lounge for a true VIP experience. Ladies free before 10.30pm. Normal entry £7/Guest List £5 Text JavaSat +names to 07787 727 972 before 10pm or email info@javabristol.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5NF Tel: 01179 304 561 www.javabristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Bristol’s most famous underground club. Situated in a converted warehouse. Hosting a wide range of underground events. It now welcomes a larger crowd of people owing to the mix in music styles on show. The club has a warehouse style interior and covers 3 storeys, 4 dance areas, a huge balcony. Lakota also boasts a massive outside smoking area. Lakota remains one of Bristol’s big players.
Saturday 6th July
DMT & LIONUNIT PRESENT CARNIVAL TAKEOVER!!
Lakota carpark hosted by dmt sound system. Full surround sound funktion one sound system and stage by festival heavy weights ‘the body shop’.
GUTTERFUNK TAKEOVER / CHRIS LIBERATOR B2B DDR / CHOPSTICK DUBPLATE (JACKY MURDA & ARIES) / WOZ / DR MEAKER (DJ SET)
AFTER PARTY: MAIN ROOM:
HOSTED BY DMT & LIONUNIT BENNY PAGE (DIGITAL SOUNDBOY) / PRODUCER / STIVS / KELVIN 373 ROOM 2:
HOSTED BY RED DREAD AUDIO SPECIAL GUEST TBA / ROBYN CHAOS / AUDIOMISSION / REZALOOT ROOM 3:
HOSTED BY SHAPES & PIFF TIMMY P / OLLYWOOD DISCO / FUZZBUZZ / ORIGINAL HP / LIAM B 12pm - 6am // Daytime **free entry. £5 10pm - 6am // £3 Togetherasone wristband
Friday 12th July
ILL BY DEFINITION 2.0
After the ram-out launch party back in march, IBD is returning with another star studded uk hip hop lineup set to emulate the pure energy and hype witnessed last time round! MAIN ROOM:
CHESTER P / KYZA / DEAD PLAYERS (JAM BAXTER, DABBLA & GHOSTTOWN - BRISTOL DEBUT) / LEAF DOG & RAG N BONE MAN RAMSON BADBONEZ / JMAN / THREE HEADED BEAST MOOSE FUNK SQUAD 9.00pm - 4.00am // £8 / £10 / MOTD
Friday 26th July
DEATHLAB
Section 18 & toxic sickness join forces to bring you a huge night of Gabber, Terror & Frenchcore at the mighty Lakota in Bristol. We are bringing together six international acts and a selection of the best artists the uk has to offer, so expect some serious carnage. MAIN ROOM and room 2:
MAD DOG / TOMMYKNOCKER / DIONE BONEHEAD / SRB / TRIPPED THE CRIMINAL / MARC SMITH / TERROR / INTOX / DARKLITE 10.00pm - 6.00am // £18+BF
Saturday 27th July
KINGS OF HOUSE SUMMER WAREHOUSE PARTY MAIN ROOM:
PIRUPA / HOT SINCE 82 / DEMARZO / TONY BEE / BOBBY DIGITAL ALVIN DEE / MONIQUE PARRIS / JAKKI DEGG ROOM 2 & 3:
MAJESTY / SIDE A / PLAYTIME PRODUCTIONS / LEE B3 EDWARDS ODDITY / SHEA BURKE / OLLYWOOD DISCO 10.00pm - 6.00am // £10 / £15 / £20
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6 Upper York St Bristol, Avon BS2 8QN Tel: 0117 923 2225 www.lakota.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The Lanes is fast establishing itself amongst the ranks of city’s most respected music venues. As well as playing host to both international and local live music and clubnights, The Lanes also offers round the clock bowling, an Italian style pizzeria, karaoke, a vintage shop and even a bed for the night. All in a genuinely laid back atmosphere.
Saturday 6th July
DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT with ‘THE RELAY RIPS’ live
The Relay Rips return to perform another upbeat horn fuelled spectacular for all you rock n roll dance floor loving kids! With John The Mod and guests spinning the best 60’s Garage Beats, Northern Soul, 60’s Grooves, Rock & Roll, Two Tone, Tamla, Alt 80’s, Mod & Indie Anthems!! All this and you can bowl / dine too! 9pm - 3am // £5 door, £4 adv.
Friday 12th July
CATGROOVE XL ELECTRIC SWING CIRCUS The Penniless Optimist Cat feat Peggy De Lune THE JENOVA COLLECTIVE
Catgroove - one of the most critically acclaimed live Electro Swing bands on the scene. They’ve packed out countless venues and festival stages across the UK and Europe as well as running their own festival and record label. 9pm - 3am // £5.00 adv.
Saturday 13th July
DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT with ‘DOWNTOWN CITY GARDENS’ live
Smiths-y guitar figures and Cure-like synth textures from this ‘80’s-sounding crew.’ - Time Out Magazine With John The Mod and guests spinning the best 60’s Garage Beats, Northern Soul, 60’s Grooves, Rock & Roll, Two Tone, Tamla, Alt 80’s, Mod & Indie Anthems!! All this and you can bowl / dine too! 9pm - 3am // £5 door, £4 adv.
Saturday 20th July
DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT with ‘MARMALADE SKY
Top Mod Movers N’ Shakers with an explosive melting pot of 60’s British Beat, Power Pop and stellar Sonik malarky. Launch night for the new single and video, expect a performance with passion & energy from a band gaining a national and International following. With John The Mod and guests spinning the best 60’s Garage Beats, Northern Soul, 60’s Grooves, Rock & Roll, Two Tone, Tamla, Alt 80’s, Mod & Indie Anthems!! All this and you can bowl / dine too! 9pm - 3am // £5 door, £4 adv.
Friday 26th July
FUNK N BOWL
Brian Rae / Johnny Stallard Lee Hasking
Greg Alexander & Soul Big (Bristol Soul Mafia) This is a night of Northern Soul/Motown/Funk/and a bit of 60’s Ska this will make any Mod or Soul boy very happy and 2013 is the 40th anniversary of Wigan Casino so this will be a big one. 9pm-late // £4 adv tickets
Saturday 27th July
Fat Lip
Bristol’s finest Rock DJ’s playing all the best in Pop, Punk Rock, Party and Alternative Anthems 9pm - 3am // £3/£4
.................................................... Regulars ................................................ Fridays The Lanes new regular Friday night club night. Very special live acts each week. Late Night Pizzas. Midnight Happy Hour on bowling, beer and spirits.
£3.50 Bowling // £3.50 White Russians BOWLING
With 5 vintage alleys, live music and food. 1 lane: £26 per hour for up to 6 people.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE Tel: 0117 325 1979 www.thelanesbristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
La Rocca is conveniently located on the Clifton Triangle and has been one of Bristol’s most popular night clubs for over 20 years. Famed for its great atmosphere, value for money drinks offers every night and friendly service La Rocca continues to be the ultimate party venue for ‘nice’ people! We welcome one and all to the great La Rocca.
Every Thursday
ThE WEEkEND STARTS hERE!
ALSo available for private party/groups of 50 OR MORE!
With the weekend fast approaching why not bring your friends to Bristol’s friendliest night club for a feast of cheesy music and great value for money drinks offers! Ideal for celebrations, office parties or just a good old boogie with your mates, this is the way to start the weekend! 10.00pm - 3.00am // Free entry
Every Friday
the ultimate after work party!
La Rocca is the ideal place to let your hair down at the end of a long hard week, this busy night is popular with unpretentious young professionals who enjoy carrying on there after work drinks until the small hours of the morning! Our excellent DJ raises the roof with the very best cheesy tunes from the past 4 decades! 10.00pm - 3.30am // £3 - Discounts @ laroccabristol.co.uk
Every Saturday
The BIG ONE!
GET here Early TO Avoid the q’S
Popular for over 20 years La Rocca’s Saturday night always succeeds in bringing a full house of ‘nice’ people who enjoy a huge selection of cheesy classics and drinks offers that won’t dent your bank account! Whilst we are always very busy we still welcome groups, so why not arrange a guest list? 10.00pm - 4am // £3.00 before 11pm £4 after
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DRINKS OFFERS
AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT
Smirnoff double vodka & mix £4.50, Double house spirit & mix £4.90 Double premium spirit & mix £5.50, 3 Bottles selected alcopop / lager £6, Vodka & energy drink Jug £12.
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STUDENT PARTY? OFFICE PARTY? Birthday Party? La rocca is available for private parties
La Rocca is also the ideal venue for private parties of 50 people upwards. We can host your event Sunday through to Thursday and we always ensure we tailor the venue to best cater for your requirements.
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GUEST LISTS AND PARTY BOOKINGS
For guestlists and party bookings please call: 01179 260 924 or 07768 261287 or if you prefer just log on to www.laroccabristol.co.uk for more information.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7-9 Triangle South, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1EY Tel: 01179 260 924 www.laroccabristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The legendary Lizard Lounge, located on Queens Road, continues to be the ultimate student party venue during the week leading up to the ever popular weekend party nights. Playing the very best in classic party tunes, chart and anthems the atmosphere is second to none! Don’t forget our famous cocktail jugs, shooters and special offers!
Every Monday
START THE WEEK...
THE LIZARD LOUNGE WAY!
One of the biggest nights of the week as the Lounge welcome party hungry students to start the week with our DJ playing the best student anthems and classics. Our normal drinks offers and legendary jugs and cocktails ensure that this is the ideal way to avoid those 9am Tuesday morning lectures! Every Tuesday
LIZARD TUESDAY
£2 VODKA MIXER / SELECTED SHOTS £1.50 AND SELECTED LAGER £1
Tuesdays are ever popular with students wishing to distract themselves from the hard grind of the academic week and just want to kick back to great party tunes and enjoy the odd jug or two of our famous cocktails. Every Wednesday
THE ORIGINAL SPORTSNIGHT!
HOT & SWEATY AFTER THE MATCH? TIME TO PARTY!
Hot and sweaty after the match? Time to party! The Lounge is the ultimate Sports team party venue with all our normal drinks offers including our mighty jugs. The cheesiest DJ’s raise the roof with classic student anthems! Every Thursday
PARTy NIGhT!*
Particularly popular as a party night, so if your sports club, your society or friends need a venue for a student party... the Lounge is the place for you, we are more than happy to arrange guest lists for this popular session. Every Friday
ThE WEEkEND STARTS hERE!
After a long week you deserve the best night out and we provide the ultimate party. So whether you are continuing your after work drinks, meeting up with old friends or want to boogie the night away, join us and start the weekend at the Legendary Lizard Lounge! Every Saturday
ThE BIG SATuRDAy!
Always ultimately popular, with the best DJ’s, our superb selection of cocktails and jugs and the friendliest staff in town we give you the best night out. Saturdays at the lounge are famous for a good reason! ...........................................................................................................
STUDENT GUESTLISTS & PROMOTERS WELCOME For guestlists and party bookings please call 07789 103 740.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 66 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU Tel: 01179 497 778 www.lizardloungebristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
A haunt for both locals and students all through the year and is consistently busy 7 nights a week. Fact! With seriously low drink prices and a consistently lively atmosphere every night of every week. Fancy some unpretentious good old fashioned merriment followed by dancing the night away into the wee hours of the morning? Mbargo it is then!
Every Monday
THE BOUNCE SUISSE TONY
Fun and funky feel good grooves to start your week with a bounce in your step. DJ Suisse Tony will be your resident soundtrack provider. Every Tuesday
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH DJ JEWELL
Tracks you love to hear all night long. DJ Jewell will be your host for the evening at the hippest and of course the happiest place to be on a Tuesday. Every Wednesday
SLAM ON THE BREAKS
benny kane and friends
Our jet setting DJ Benny Kane showcases why he’s in demand all over the world playing Dubstep, Breakbeat, Electro and everything in between. Every Thursday
DAFT FUNK
benny kane and friends
Daft Funk serves up a special selection of tracks spanning across the years. Modern and classic takes across all genres. Get involved every Thursday. Every Friday
Melting pot SUISSE TONY
Start the weekend with a bang with Suisse Tony playing music that will keep you going all weekend long. Thank Funk it’s Friday! Every Saturday
higher ground JAMBO
Get your sweet little behind down to Bristol’s best loved bar and shake it all over the place! DJ Jambo whisks you away to a melodious wonderland across a colourful spectrum of music. Every Sunday
SUNDAY CLUB
Jay Wilcox / DJ Amo / Jambo
Miss work on Monday but don’t miss this night.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Triangle, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1ER Tel: 01179 253 256 www.mbargobristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Now open way after most bars have packed up and gone home, Mbargo Lounge is one of Bristol’s best-stocked bars, so whether its an exotic cocktail made with our huge selection of premium spirts, or just a pint of beer or cider, Mbargo Lounge is an oasis where you can soak up the atmosphere whilst enjoying the truly eclectic and soulful tunes served up by some of Bristol’s most esteemed DJ’s.
Monday - Thursday All Night
Happy Hour Prices Vodka Mixer £1.70 Double £2.90 Pint of Mbargo Beer £2.00 Selected Bottled Larger £1.50 Selected Alcopops £1.50 2 for 1 Cocktails £7.00 Sambuca / Tequila Shot £2.00 Jager Bombs £2.00 (Btw. 12-1am) Every Friday
ONE LOVE BEN DALEY
Join us to enjoy a selection of classic house, Disco and Rare Groove to start off the weekend. Open late into the early hours Fridays at Mbargo Lounge is the perfect place to party all night long. A great crowd, quality drinks selection and great music! Open until the small hours Every Saturday
SAT IN THE LOUNGE DJ Amo and SPECIAL GUEST DJ’S
On Saturdays come to enjoy the Mbargo Lounge exquisite cocktail list and the biggest party of the week with DJ Amo playing everything from Motown to Reggae, Disco to Breaks and Rare Groove to Soul. Mbargo Lounge is the place to be! Open until the small hours ........................................................................................................... Private Party Bookings
HAVE YOUR PARTY AT MBARGO LOUNGE HIRE OUR UPSTAIRS ROOM
We can host your party for up to 150 guests in our bar free of charge on any night, subject to numbers attending (and bar spend on Fridays and Saturdays only). If that’s not enough, there’s a luxurious upstairs lounge bar that you and your friends can have all to yourselves for up to 50 people. Call now or fill out our party booking form to get your celebration organised.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 37 Triangle West, Clifton, Bristol Tel 01179 406 101 www.mbargolounge.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Bright Red, behind the market on St Nicks street, a three floor mad funhouse that specialises in super sweaty aural delights of Rock n Roll, Pop and Disco. We pride ourselves on being Free to enter nearly every night, without compromising on our entertainment. Upstairs or downstairs you won’t be going anywhere quite like here!
CLUB NIGHTS
LIVE MUSIC
Atomic:
The Hot Dogs -Dirty Rock and Roll Riffage
Saturday 6th July The best of the 80’s cheese, post punk and party bangers. Free entry
Thurday 4th July
Glú / FFO: QOTSA / Kyuss Soundgarden / Tool / Refused Free entry and open till 2am
Saturday 13th July
DGDC
Alt, New Wave, Indie. From the 70’s to current we’ll be playing it all. From Blondie to Meatloaf and back again via a different route, if you’re not dancing by midnight we’ll refund you your door charge. Free entry!
Saturday 20th July
Howling Owl presents
Saturday 27th July
Roll Over Beethoven:
Bristol Best rock and roll night steps out for another outing of all your favourite a and Roll, 60’s and Boogie.
Saturday 13th July
Falling Stacks, Olanza, Local Sports Team, Another Neville 8pm // Free
Saturday 20th July
Howling owl presents 9pm // Free
Wednesday 31st July
influenz + Brackets 8.30pm // Free
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quiz - box buster / Free Chilli HOSTED BY PADDY & PAT
5 free chilli 5 rounds including a music intros round, film, general, picture and specialists, Free hot chilli and a bonus round of ranging from £50 to £150. A fun quiz for all you people who like answering question without having to do an impression of a monkey for bonus points.
Every Friday
The Tune Factory
The best Indie, Rock and New Wave in town. Resident Dj SteveBob brings you the latest indie and chart and well as a different themed night each week. Expect everything you’d need from a Friday night plus great drink offers before 11pm. 8.00pm till 11.00pm // Free entry
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7-9 St Nicholas Street, Bristol Tel: 07546082009 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Set in an old converted skatepark with a network of warehouses, cobbled front courtyard and large outdoor riverside terrace, Motion provides a unique backdrop for an explosive season of seminal events, its going to be bigger, better and more mind-bendingly brilliant than ever before!
Friday 5th July
HOSPITALITY Main Room:
HIGH CONTRAST / DANNY BYRD / S.P.Y. / HAZARD / FRED V AND GRAFIX CULTURE SHOCK / METRIK / BORO Saturday 13th July
MOTION TAKEOVER @ NASS FESTIVAL
DRUMSOUND AND BASSLINE SMITH / DEEKLINE AND ED SOLO / EDDIE K DEVOLUTION / MY NU LENG / SLY-ONE / BROMLEY / MAXX BAER MOTION DJ’S 6:00pm - 3:00am @ NASS Festival / Bath and West Showground
Friday 19th July
MOTION FREE PARTY
Motion Bristol presents a massive collaboration of the best underground music brands in Bristol, and it’s all for FREE!!! 10:00pm - late // FREE before 11:30pm / £5 after 11:30pm
Saturday 20th July
BIONIC 13TH BIRTHDAY Arena 1:
TECHNOBOY / TRANCE GENERATOR / KUTSKI B2B JOEY RIOT FEAT MC JOEY RIOT / MARK EG / KUTSKI Arena 2:
DJ SY (CLASSIX) / JOEY RIOT / MARC SMITH / CHUCK-E B2B TRANZLINQUANTS FT MC SHOCKER Arena 3:
VST / D-GROVE AND NARCOTIC SMUGGLERS / OPPOZITE TWINZ ICEY AND CHRIS P 10:00pm - late // £20.00 / £25.00 VIP
Saturday 27th July
IN|HOUSE VISIONQUEST SHOWCASE Room 1: Visionquest Showcase
RYAN CROSSON / LEE CURTISS / LAURA JONES / ADAM SHELTON No Logo:
RANDOMER / BOBBY CHAMPS / RUMAH / STATE / NO LOGO DJ’S Cut A Rug:
WILL CLARKE / JASON HONEYWELL / SHADES OF PURPLE 10:00pm - late // £5 / £10 / £15 / MOTD
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 74-78 Avon Street, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0PX Tel: 01179 723 111 More on Facebook –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Wolfies is the place for live music and late night party. It’s the place you’ll get the opportunity to see up and coming bands, to bust some moves on the dance floor, to watch talented artists paint live, to hear some quality musicians come together and jam their hearts out. We are open 7 nights a week and look forward to seeing you soon....
Tuesday 2nd July
DJ Ben Wall 10 pm ‘til late // £2/3
Thursday 4th July
Live music until midnight and DJ Vallee ‘til late £3/4
Friday 5th July
Troy Ellis and the Hail Jamaica Band and Majestic Later: DJs Mako and the Hawk and DJ Lunchbox £3/4
Saturday 6th
Rubicon and support Later: DJ Ewan Hoozami £3/4
Tuesday 16th July
Russian Winter Beats, Balkan and Bass all night long. £3/4
Thursday 18th July
Live music until midnight Later: DJ Lunchbox £3/4
Friday 19th July
Dubbed over and support Later: DJ ASBO £3/4
Saturday 20th July
Vamos and support Later: Rat a tat tat DJ’s £3/4
Sunday 21st July
Sunday 7th July
Big Chief Weird Bird Free
Tuesday 9th July
DJ Lunchbox £2/3
DJ Joe Coates Free
The Inexplicables and support Later: DJ Dave Remix £2/3
Thursday 11th July
Tuesday 23rd July
Thursday 25th July
Speak Easy! Live music and DJs until late
Friday 26th July
Friday 12th July
One Shot with support from Shanty Later: DJ Papa Moomin and DJ Big Chief Weird Bird £3/4
Saturday 13th July
Big Vincen And more live music TBC! Later: DJ Sho’Nuff £3/4
Brisfest Fundraiser and DJ Sho’Nuff £2/3 Mango Factory with support from Soulshaker Later: DJ Alfie and friends £3/4 ChainSka Brassika With support from Uri Green and the Seeds. Later: DJ Vallee £3/4
Sunday 14th July DJ Lunchbox Free
Saturday 27th July
Sunday 28th July
DJ Big Chief Weird Bird Free
Tuesday 30th July
Knees Up! Live music and DJs ‘til late £2/£3
.................................................... Regulars ................................................ Every Monday SongSmith A treasure chest of bands and performers playing live quality acoustic & folk music, showcasing both local and national talent. Free Entry. 1st DJ Sho Nuff 8th DJ Alfie 15th DJ Sho Nuff 22nd DJ Alfie
Every Wednesday Mr. Wolfs Open Mic
An open stage for any musician/comedian/band of any level to perform at our friendly open mic nights. A free beer for performers and 2-4-1 noodles for all. Free Entry. 3rd DJ Alfie 10th DJ Chazzie Jay 17th Little Bo Selecta 24th DJ Jack Baldus
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 33 St Stephens Street, Bristol, BS1 1JX Tel: 0117 9273221 Web: www.mrwolfs.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Pam Pam is Bristol’s newest and freshest late night destination. The former Joe Public has been given a fantastic new refurbishment that has to be seen. Luxurious and funky surroundings offer you the chance to party in style to a weekly line up that is second to none. We invite you down to Clifton’s hot new venue.
Every Monday
LIFE
Pam Pam is located conveniently on the Triangle. This is the night Bristol students have been waiting for... The only VIP themed club on the Triangle which gives a stylish space to relax and unwind with friends in an environment of sophisticated privacy and a chance to blend with Bristol’s most elite crowd. The city’s leading DJ’s will be playing classic student anthems and the chart toppers you know and love. £4 guestlist £5 on the door - Guestlist and VIP bookings contact 07725 489 224.
Every Tuesday
LIVE MUSIC
With Special Guests. Check Pam Pam website for live Tuesday listings. Every Wednesday
VARSITY
Varsity Wednesdays is the biggest post match party, providing a wild party that is everyone’s favourite night out. Moving over to Pam Pam is the first step in Varsity becoming bigger and better than ever! Every Thursday
PROHIBITION
Prohibition brings a taste of the 1920’s to the speakeasy that is Pam Pam. Sneak down to this intimate venue for a night of debauchery and Electro swing vibes. With live acts appearing regularly this is a club night like no other in town and will leave holes in the soles of your feet after a night on the unique porcelain dancefloor. Every Friday
THE WEEKEND PART 1 DJ MATTY
Weekends at Pam Pam will offer you the highest quality late night atmosphere and party vibes with great DJ’s playing the music you love. £5 Entry
Every Saturday
THE WEEKEND PART 2 special guests
Weekends at Pam Pam will offer you the highest quality late night atmosphere and party vibes with great DJ’s playing the music you love. Come down, get involved and live it up. £5 Entry
Every Sunday
LIVE MUSIC & SUNDAY SESSIONS
Experience live music at Pam Pam with our amazing live sessions.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Queens Avenue, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU Tel: 0117 973 1249 www.pampam.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Bristol’s newest Magic Venue. Smoke & Mirrors is open 6 days a week with live music every weekend and great drink deals all week. Its free entry into the pub and every last Thursday of the month you can see award winning magicians perform great magic up close in an intimate 50 seat venue. Smoke & Mirrors is located directly behind the Bristol Hippodrome, by the stage door.
Free Hire
The Magic Theatre a 50-80 capacity room
Projector / Seating / Buffets / Karaoke / Disco Business Meetings / Live Bands Please get in touch if you are interested
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Walk around magic from our resident team and music from one of our great musicians
Steve Williams
Pat McIntyre
Will Blake
Toby Joe Reilly
James Graham Jocasta
Ryan Inglis
Toby Higgens
LIVE MAGIC SHOWS: Friday 5th July
John Lenahan
Originally grabbing the headlines as the first person expelled from the magic circle John has since been asked by Buckingham palace to perform at the Queens jubilee celebrations. Friday 12th & Saturday 13th July
Mario Morris
Bringing street magic to the stage, a night you won’t forget. Friday 9th & Saturday 10th August
Mark Shortland
British magical champion Mark engages his audience with a mixture of magic, mirth and audience participation.
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open 7 nights a week. Our opening times are now: Monday - Saturday
12pm - 3pm and 6pm - midnight Sundays
6pm - Midnight
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 8 Denmark Street Bristol BS1 5DQ Tel: 01179 290 362 www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The world famous Star & Garter has been owned by the legendary Dutty Ken with his unique reggae dancehall blend for almost two decades. With great friendly bar staff offering bargains from taps, through the fridge right up to top shelf, the party atmosphere promotes positive vibes from all who make this journey to part of Montpelier’s Bohemian quarter. “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here”
Friday 5th July
Friday 19th July
Reggae Dancehall.
Reggae Soul plus more.
DUTTY KEN
9 till 4am // free b4 12 £3 after
NYTRO
9 till 4am // £3 b4 12 £4 after
Saturday 6th July
Star and garter presents Coast 2 Coast
Featuring the legendary Raw Master D of Powerjam radio at the controls playing the best of Funky house, Progressive House, Drum and Bass, Reggae Dance Hall, Soul and Hip Hop.
Saturday 20th July
RAY MIGHTY and ANDY SHOLES Roots, Reggae and Dub.
9 till 4am // £3 b4 12 £4 after
£3 b4 12 £4 after 9 TILL 4AM
Friday 26th July Friday 12th July
GRASSROOTS
Skylion & Dj Flora Roots, Reggae and Dance Hall
dj deluxs plus guest Reggae Dubstep.
9 till 4am // free b4 12 £3 after
9 till 4am// free b4 12 £3 after
Saturday 13th July
Saturday 27th July
Reggae Dancehall.
Reggae.
RICKY
9 till 4am // free b4 12 £3 after
BANTON
9 till 4am // £3 b4 12 £4 after
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Wedensdays
Reggae.
Reggae and Dancehall.
PAPA SMURF 9.00pm - 1 30am // Free Entry
DUTTY KEN
9.00pm - 1 30am // Free entry
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Reggae and Dancehall.
Reggae Roots and Culture.
DUTTY KEN
9.00pm - 1 30am // Free entry
BEEFY HYTAL ROCKAS 9.00pm - 1 30am // Free entry
This month happy hour on ale 9pm TILL 11pm Plus cheap doubles bottles and cans. Normal pub games and snacks.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 33 Brook Rd, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5LR Tel: 0117 940 5552 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Bristol’s only music venue and club on a boat! From live toe-tapping Americana to the dirtiest Dubstep this side of London and everything in between, we have all your musical needs covered. We play host to the cream of the city’s weekly club nights as well as national and international touring live acts every week. Welcome aboard!
Friday 5th July
Monday 22nd July
Featuring: Jarrod Dickenson
Have toured with R.E.M., Arctic Monkeys, Au Revoir Simone, Editors, Oxford Collapse, Kings of Leon, Mates of State, ASH, Ambulance LTD, and The Chalets.
Tift Merritt
Saturday 6th July
Orla Gartland
Orla Gartland is a 17 year old, singer/ songwriter from Dublin, Ireland. Known for her brilliantly original quirky folk pop, bursting with personality and catchy melodies.
Tuesday 16th July
Emily’s Army
Featuring: Smile, Look Alive!
Influenced by the rich East Bay music scene, Gilman Street, classic power pop, and garage rock, Emily’s Army craft heartfelt teenage anthems dealing in cautionary tales, politics, and the pressures of adolescence.
Tuesday 16th July
The Black Seeds
Featuring: Babyhead DJs
One of New Zealand’s finest and most dynamic live acts.
We Are Scientists
Tuesday 23rd July
Ash Grunwald
Featuring: Matthew P / Polly Money
Ash last performed in the UK back in 2011 having played the cream of the South West’s festivals such as Ocean Fest in Devon, Surf Relief at Watergate Bay, Boardmasters in Newquay and Beach Break Live in Wales.
Thursday 25th July
Sam Bradley
Heavily influenced by Americana music due to his mother’s love for it Sam also brings elements of folk, rock, soul and country to his music
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CLUB & Regular Nights
PRESSURE
Bristol’s best indie and alternative club with 2 for 1 drinks all night, guestlist entry deals and cheap cocktail pitchers. Free before 10pm / £3 NUS / £4
Fridays
51°27’
Showcasing some of the biggest names in House, Garage, Techno, Grime and Bass music every week. #followourlead Free guestlist / £5 before midnight
Saturdays
POP CONFESSIONAL
Guilty pop pleasures from the Sixties to today in the main room, plus Classic Hip-Hop and RnB on the top deck. Free before 10pm / £5 before midnight
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB Tel: 01179 293 301 www.theklabristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The Woods is a long established landmark of Bristol, which has been going strong for over five years. We have one of the biggest spirit selections in Bristol, not to mention a massive selection of bottled beers. When it comes to weekend no bar does it like us, open till 4am on Friday and 6am on Saturday where we work through all the different types of music possible until the early hours.
Come and play at “Bristols Best Fun-Time Bar” (Bristol Cocktail Week Awards 2012) Every Monday
2 pint pitcher deal
2 pint pitcher of Grolsch Blonde £6 all night long. Every Sunday
Kick back Sundays
Sunday 2-4-1 all-day cocktails. Everyday
Drinks OFFERS 2-4-1 Cocktails £6 pitchers of Grolsch Blonde 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Private Hire
Book our mezzanine area for up to 40 guests. Available all night Sunday to Thursday and until 11pm Fridays and Saturdays. We can also tailor food and drink packages for you and your guests. ...................................................................................................................... Cocktail
Cocktail of the month: Harbour
No summer? Who cares!? That’s not gonna stop us from enjoying this most refreshing of summer cocktails made with pear vodka, elderflower, apples and a hint of ginger! Whisky
Whisky of the month: Suntory Hibiki 21yr old
Unbelievably balanced and dangerously drinkable, Hibiki 21yr has been named World’s Best Blended Whisky at the World Whisky Awards 3 times in the last 4 years. It’s basically pretty awesome stuff, and we’ve finally got hold of a bottle! Beer
Beer of the month: Bacchus Frambozen
A premium raspberry flavoured beer for which Belgium is well known. Hand wrapped and presented in half champagne bottles, this is a remarkable beer.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 Park Street Avenue, Bristol, BS1 5JN Tel: 0117 925 0890 www.theelbowroom.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––