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INFLUENTIAL VENUES // ESSENTIAL EVENTS AND PARTIES // monthly guide
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FEATURED VENUES BIG CHILL BAR 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.
www.51stokescroft.com 01179 148 048 51 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP
51 Stokes Croft O2 Academy Be.in Bristol Big Chill Bar Bunker Cosies Crofters Rights Dojo Elbow Room Escape / Salute! Exchange The Fleece The Full Moon Lakota Lanes Lizard Lounge The Love Inn Mbargo Mr Wolfs Star & Garter Woods
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No 51 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, 7 nights a week, whatever you are looking for from a night out, No 51 is sure to deliver.
www.51stokescroft.com wolffmark@hotmail.com facebook.com/51stokescroft Tel: 01179 148 048 51 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP
02 ACADEMY 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.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk info@o2academybristol.co.uk facebook.com/o2academybristol Tel: 0905 5020 3999 Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA
BE.IN BRISTOL Be.in Bristol, a unique, beautiful venue on the Whiteladies Road. It’s an all day melting pot where innovation meets sustainability, where a sun dried morning coffee makes way for seasonal lunches. We have great spaces for meetings, evenings of free live music (Monday-Sunday) and Bristol’s first indoor Vertical Garden.
www.thebe.in facebook.com/beinbristol Tel: 0117 973 6142 59-61 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2LY
BIG CHILL BAR A social hub bringing together a community with a love of quality music, drink and food and a passion for art & design. DJ’s and live music from Tuesday to Saturday plus their Mi Casa pop-up restaurant serves highly rated food every lunch and dinner. Open from 12pm until late Monday to Thursday and 3am at weekends.
www.bigchill.net/bristol infobcbb@bigchill.net facebook.com/the.big.chill.bristol Tel: 01179 304 217 15 Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DE
Bunker 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?
www.thebunkerbristol.com info@thebunkerbristol.com facebook.com/bunkerbristol Tel: 0117 930 4604 78 Queens Road, Clifton, BS8 1QU
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.
www.cosies.co.uk info@cosies.co.uk facebook.com/cosies.bristol Tel: 01179 424 110 34 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8RG
CROFTERS rights Situated in the heart of Stokes Croft, Crofters Rights brings you fine craft beer, exciting street food and a big versatile arts space for the local community. Passionate about beer, we are dedicated to seeking out the finest beers the UK craft beer scene has to offer. Our carefully selected list includes some lovely local beers from Bristol as well as some interesting international beers. www.croftersrights.co.uk twitter.com/Crofters_Rights Tel: 0117 2310079 The Crofters Rights 117-119 Stokes Croft Bristol, BS1 3RW
DOJO 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.
www.dojolounge.co.uk dojo.bristol@facebook.com facebook.com/dojo.bristol Tel: 01179 251 177 12-16 Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ
THE ELBOW ROOM 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.
www.theelbowroom.co.uk bristol@theelbowroom.co.uk facebook.com/The-Elbow-Room-Bristol Tel: 0117 930 0242 64 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JN
ESCAPE & SALUTE 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. Open till late on the weekends.
www.escape-bristol.co.uk info@escape-bristol.co.uk facebook.com/escape.bristol Tel: 0117 925 4500 50 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JN
Exchange Set over two floors and with a 500 people total capacity, Exchange promises to be an exciting addition to Bristol’s thriving club and music scene. Both the ground floor and the basement are supplied with full High Pressure Soundsystem, and are both able to host both bands and DJs. Based in Old Market, next to the Stag & Hounds.
www.exchangebristol.com info@exchangebristol.com facebook/exchangebristol Tel: 01179 304 538 72 – 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ
THE FLEECE Legendary live music venue previously hosting the likes of Oasis, The Strokes, Goldfrapp and Bloc Party. The venue hosts live music 7 nights a week and with new club nights coming soon The Fleece is a must for music lovers and students. The in-house promotions team are also responsible for promoting many gigs across the city in other venues so follow us on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates on our upcoming gigs.
www. thefleece.co.uk info@thefleece.co.uk facebook.com/fleecebristol Tel: 0117 945 0996 12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ
THE FULL MOON 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?
www.fmbristol.co.uk info@fmbristol.co.uk Tel: 01179 245 007 1 North Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR
LAKOTA 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 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.
www.lakota.co.uk info@lakota.co.uk facebook.com/lakotabristol Tel: 01179 232 225 6 Upper York St, Bristol, BS2 8QN
THE LANES Rapidly 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.
www.thelanesbristol.co.uk info@thelanesbristol.com facebook.com/lanes.bristol Tel: 01173 251 979 22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE
LIZARD LOUNGE 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!
www.lizardloungebristol.co.uk lizardloungebristol@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01179 497 778 66 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU
The love inn The Love Inn is a brand new neighbourhood bar with a healthy emphasis on quality food and drink brought to you by Team Love, the minds behind Love saves the Day. The spacious and slickly-outfitted venue offers a tasty selection of dishes during the day, whilst evenings are given over to exotic cocktails and soundtracked by visiting DJs from Bristol and beyond.
www.theloveinn.com facebook.com/theloveinnbristol 84 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY
MBARGO Popular with locals and students 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!
www.mbargobristol.co.uk info@mbargobristol.co.uk facebook.com/Mbargobristol Tel: 01179 253 256 The Triangle, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1ER
MR WOLFS 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....
www.mrwolfs.com wolffmark@hotmail.com facebook.com/MrWolfs Tel: 01179 273 221 33 St Stephens Street, Bristol, BS1 1JX
MONDAYS
9pm - 1.30 // FREE
PAPA SMURF – REGGAE / DANCEHALL
TUESDAY 9pm - 1.30 // FREE DUTTY KEN
WEDNESDAYS 9pm - 1.30 // FREE CRUCIAL ATLANTIK DUB DANCE HALL FOUNDATION STEPPERS Rub a Dub Roots
THURSDAYS
9pm - 1.30 // FREE BEEFY HYTAL – ROCKAS ROOTS & CULTURE
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FRIDAYS 9PM - 3.30AM 7th - dJ flora
ROOTS REGGAE DACEHALL PLUS MORE // £3 after 12pm
14th - SKYLION
ROOTS REGGAE DANCEHALL // £3 after 12pm
21st - SKYLION & FLORA
ROOTS REGGAE DANCEHALL // £3 after 12pm
28th - KEN, SKYLION
ROOTS REGGAE DANCE HALL // £3 after 12
........................................................................ STAR AND GARTER The world famous Star & Garter has been owned by the legendary Dutty Ken with his unique reggae dancehall blend for almost two decades. 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.
dj.flora@yahoo.co.uk More on Facebook Tel: 01179 405 552 33 Brook Rd, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5LR
SATURDAYS
9PM - 3.30AM 8th RAY MIGHTY & ANDY SCHOLES
REGGAE, DANCEHALL // £3 after 12pm
15th, 22nd DUTTY KEN
REGGAE DANCEHALL // £3 after 12pm
29th RETURN OF PLAYBOY OLD SKOOL // £3 after 12pm
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SUNDAYS - live music ........................................................................ HAPPY HOUR 9pm TILL 11PM Bitter £2.20 Pint / Top Shelf £1.50 Plus cheap Double’s, Ales, Bottles and Cans Pool Table / Backgammon / Darts / Cards / Dynamos Stargarter facebook.com/starand garter
THE WOODS The Woods 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.
www.thewoodsbar.co.uk info@thewoodsbar.co.uk facebook.com/TheWoodsBristol Tel: 01179 250 890 1 Park Street Avenue, Bristol, BS1 5JN