Our 2023 Venues
Our 2023 Venues
We handpicked our absolute favourite venues in Bristol for you to enjoy and explore. Take a look at the 2023 line-up below. Each of the places listed below served up a £6 signature cocktail exclusively for wristband wearers during the festival.
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Aluna is a concept unlike any other. Dedicated to advancing the art and practice of hospitality, with a magical twist each cocktail is served with spectacularity, and each guest who walks through their doors witnesses a little snippet of molecular paradise.
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Unit 4, 12 Broad Quay, BS1 4DA
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Bambalan, home to The Naked Malt Hub, is one of Bristol’s best-loved drinking, dining and music destinations, boasting the best roof terrace in town with unrivalled views across the city.
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Beacon Tower, Colston Street, BS1 4XE
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The original party starters shaking up some magic in Bristol! Great drinks, great service, great atmosphere.
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55 Queens Rd, Clifton BS8 1QQ
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Blame Gloria is a disco den of debauchery! Crazy cocktails and 70’s vibes, think studio 54 meets your Nana’s living room! The team behind the bar are the most welcoming and wonderful weirdos you can imagine and cannot wait to host you! Everyone is welcome in Gloria’s house!
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22 Small Street, BS1 1DW
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A beautiful bar & restaurant with a charming Georgian conservatory feel. Relax on the terrace or kick back in the restaurant and let the friendly team shake up something delicious for you!
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20A Berkeley Square, BS8 1HP
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Bristol and Bath Rum Distillery is the home of Dead Man’s Fingers Rum so, unsurprisingly, these guys specialise in modern classic rum cocktails with a twist. The Rum Lab even allows you to create your own spiced rum on site.
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87-89 Park Street, BS1 5PW
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A cutting edge, vibrant cocktail bar, always putting innovation and memorable experiences at the heart of their work. Brozen Bar aims to propel frozen beverages into the future, combining science, invention and most importantly great tasting cocktails to bring you an unforgettable drinking experience you won’t find anywhere else!
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43 St Nicholas Street, BS3 1EF
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Clayton Hotel Bristol City is a modern contemporary hotel housed in the stunning Grade ll listed Everards print works building just inside the old city at the walls of St John’s. The design of the building celebrates Bristol’s links to art whilst restoring a piece of local history. Everard’s Bar & Restaurant serves a range of food and drink available throughout the day.
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35-37 Broad Street, BS1 2EQ
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Nestled beneath the historic streets of Whiteladies Road, Clifton Cocktail Club is an exclusive destination for residents and visitors in the bustling city of Bristol. A truly delectable menu of beverages on offer – this venue provides both contemporary and traditional offerings for the eclectic drinker.
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135 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2PL
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The Clockwork Rose is Bristol’s first and only steampunk cocktail bar, taking inspiration from the adventures of Cpt. Sebastian Commodore to create unique and interesting cocktails designed to delight and amaze!
Location
6 St Stephens Street, BS1 1JR
Reservations recommended
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The Cocktail Club, Bristol is a late night bar that throws incredible parties and mix the world’s greatest drinks to perfection. Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready to experience an unforgettable day or night, offering sexy cocktails, world-class bartenders and permission to let loose – it’s time to go wild.
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37-39 Corn Street, BS1 1HT
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A late night bar that bridges the gap between busy party atmosphere and high quality cocktails. Come up to the Triangle, party with some of Bristol’s best and choose from over 200 drinks to find your favourite!
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37 Triangle West, BS8 1ER
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Nestled in the heart of Bristol’s historic Old City, enjoy a relaxed drink in this stunning Grade II listed Neo-Palladian style building and revel in timeless glamour!
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31 Corn Street, BS1 1HT
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Dirty Martini is known for delicious cocktails, fun food, and a spirited atmosphere that makes for a truly unforgettable experience. Come and join the party!
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47 Corn Street, BS1 1HT
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Taking their name and ethos from the real Filthy Thirteen, this bar focuses on delivering a specialised end result over conforming to set styles, rules or regulations. Their drinks combine classic cocktails with modern techniques while their service is attentive yet informal, welcoming anyone and everyone to kick back with a Lychee Martini and enjoy the throwback hip hop playlist. You’ll find Filthy XIII in Stokes Croft, the cultural heart of Bristol.
Location
208 Cheltenham Road, BS6 5QU
Reservations recommended
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Unexpected, ridiculous, joy is in abundance at Flight Club Bristol! The décor impressively combines the heritage of darts, echoing the warmth and nostalgia of a British pub with the fun and excitement of a fairground, with a nod to the city of Bristol. A winning destination for all kinds of gatherings – whether you’re celebrating a birthday or just toasting the good times!
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41 Corn Street, BS1 1HT
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Flour & Ash brings you fresh, wood-fired sourdough pizza, small plates, cocktails, wine and craft beer. Led by the team behind one of Bristol’s best loved hospitality collectives, the Hyde & Co Group and in collaboration with Flour & Ash founder Steve Gale, these guys are bringing you delicious all day drinking and dining in a laid-back, family friendly environment.
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50 Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2NH
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A venue for every occasion with quality at its core. Housed inside the oldest remaining dockside transit shed dating back to the 19th century and boasting some of Bristols most iconic views.
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The Grove, BS1 4RB
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The Second Floor Bar, with its chic silver ceiling, decadent long bar and award-winning mixologists, offers a seasonally changing cocktail menu, plus wines by the glass. Brunch is on offer daily, with sharing plates and bar classics available from lunch through to dinner.
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Harvey Nichols, 27 Philadelphia Street, Quakers Friars, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BZ
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HMSS is a cosy, independant cocktail bar in Clifton serving up some iconic (and some times a little outrageous) cocktails as well as perfectly executed classics.
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Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 2PH
Reservations recommended
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Dating back to 1728, originally a sugar house, the building was tastefully restored and converted into a boutique Hotel in 1999. Described locally as an oasis of calm and serenity in the city centre, serving fantastic french classics complemented with an extensive wine list matched only by the finest cocktails. Expect service with a friendly smile!
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The Sugar House, Narrow Lewins Mead, Bristol, BS1 2NU
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Hidden in plain sight, just off Clifton Triangle, Hyde & Co is one of Bristol’s original speakeasy cocktail bars. With a reputation for award-winning creative cocktails, exceptional customer service and a unique atmosphere inspired by the great cocktail bars of New York City, Hyde & Co has been an institution on Bristol’s famous cocktail scene since opening its doors back in 2010.
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The Basement, 2 Upper Byron Place, BS8 1JY
Reservations recommended
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An independent late night cocktail bar located in the heart of Bristol Harbourside. Showcasing a regularly changing specialty cocktail menu and local beers.
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Millennium Promenade, Harbourside, BS1 5SZ
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Enjoy stepping into another world and immerse yourself in the mysteries of the unknown. Here you’ll find true sanctuary; look to the stars and enjoy drinking and dining experiences that transcend space and time.
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85 Queens Road, BS8 1QS
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Spread across four floors and hidden in plain view right on the city centre The Milk Thistle is a haven of stunning architecture, eclectic decor and exceptional cocktails. The venue includes a clandestine hidden vault, a decadent lounge bar, and The Attic; a stunning dining room and bar ideal for private dinner parties, all in addition to The Parlour bar, which serves up some of the best cocktails in the city.
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Quay Head House, Colston Ave, BS1 1EB
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A neon splattered drinking den full of retro arcade games and classic consoles. Enjoy the perfect combo of sipping on cocktails whilst button bashing to victory against your mates.
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14-16 Baldwin Street, BS1 1SE
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Deep in the heart of Bristol’s Old City, you’ll find The Raven, a space for those looking to experience things a little differently. Forget what you know, and enter the house of the Raven, where dreams dance with magic and everything holds a secret.
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30a Clare Street, BS11YH
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Rick’s at The Bristol is the latest addition to the river-fronted hotel, showcasing the sounds, flavours and spirit of a vibrant and exciting city. The glamourous cocktail bar will transport you to a relaxed and exotic destination– bringing to mind scenes of a bygone era, mingled with the mellow sound of jazz and irresistible tinkle of ice in a whiskey glass.
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The Bristol Hotel, Narrow Quay, BS1 4QF
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Spirited is a friendly, neighbourhood whisky and spirits shop, bar and event space in Southville, serving simple highballs and classic cocktails made with premium spirits.
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196 North Street, BS3 1JF
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A world-class, independent music venue in the heart of Bristol. This 580-seat concert hall was converted from a 200-year-old Georgian church, and is a truly special space that welcomes the finest performances from the world’s greatest artists. Enjoy the contemporary pavilion-style extension which houses the bar, and stunning gardens that surround this truly unique city centre venue.
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Great George St, BS1 5RR
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Fun, vibrant, late night cocktail bar. Everyone and anyone is welcome at Tonight Josephine! Expect Party vibes 24/7! Choas and good times await you…
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28 Baldwin Street, BS1 1NG
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A Bristol institution and a mecca for whisky lovers. The Woods has become legendary within the Bristol bar scene, with an impressive list of whiskey’s from around the world, sophisticated cocktails, knowledgeable bartenders, and late-night opening hours, The Woods never lets the good vibes stop.
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1 Park Street Avenue, BS1 5LQ