A night out in Bristol

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Hi All,

Similar to a recent thread about a night out in Leeds. I will be coming to Bristol on the 12th and 13th for some time out away from all things family related and enjoying some time with friends for a few days.

I am not that old I am 34 but I want somewhere that we can go were we can at least her each other talk so all you OC people from bristol is there anywhere you recommend?

I was thinking along the lines of some comedy club or something although not sure that would be availible on the Thursday/Friday night that we are staying there but if you have any other recommendations that would be great.

Also, we have to find something to do during the day so if there are some must see sites in Bristol then please do direct me to them so we can check them out.
 
You could hit the Apple for early drinks (maybe the Old Duke next to it if you prefer).

Eat at Graze (Bath Ales restaurant on the corner of Queen's square that has the most amazing steak I've eaten and is reasonably priced for what you get. Delicious mash as well).

If you feel like a dance, but want to avoid the 18yr old crowd, Reflex is an 80s club frequented by a generally older clientèle, although it isn't as good as it used to be imo.

If you insist on comedy, there is Jongleurs, but it's rubbish.

During the day: Bristol city museum is free and pretty cool. It's at the top of Park street in town so quite accessible and places to lunch everywhere nearby. From there you could visit the clifton suspension bridge/observatory or even the zoo. Perhaps take a wander around the shops in town at Cabot Circus (although most of it is big chain stuff you'd see anywhere), viewing the big graffitti murals on your way there past the magistrates court. While you're near Cabot you could pop into St. Nick's market for some more alternative stall shopping. All this is walking distance, and I'm sure others will suggest some good stuff.
 
Devrij said:
You could hit the Apple for early drinks (maybe the Old Duke next to it if you prefer).

Eat at Graze (Bath Ales restaurant on the corner of Queen's square that has the most amazing steak I've eaten and is reasonably priced for what you get. Delicious mash as well).

If you feel like a dance, but want to avoid the 18yr old crowd, Reflex is an 80s club frequented by a generally older clientèle, although it isn't as good as it used to be imo.

If you insist on comedy, there is Jongleurs, but it's rubbish.

During the day: Bristol city museum is free and pretty cool. It's at the top of Park street in town so quite accessible and places to lunch everywhere nearby. From there you could visit the clifton suspension bridge/observatory or even the zoo. Perhaps take a wander around the shops in town at Cabot Circus (although most of it is big chain stuff you'd see anywhere), viewing the big graffitti murals on your way there past the magistrates court. While you're near Cabot you could pop into St. Nick's market for some more alternative stall shopping. All this is walking distance, and I'm sure others will suggest some good stuff.
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Excellent suggestion the Apple sounds like my kind of drinking place since I mainly drink cider. Thanks for the reply.
 
Zero degrees for micro brewery goodness and great food. Go in there early for happy "hour" 4-7pm
http://www.zerodegrees.co.uk/location-bristol.html

The yard just up the road from zero degrees, is also a nice sit down pub for talking with a wider selection of good beers.
http://www.colstonyard.butcombe.com/

king street for laters.
Starting off at apple boat, for local ciders.
http://www.applecider.co.uk/

The king William is an amazing pub, dart board, pool tables, log fire that sort of thing.
http://www.kingwilliaminn.co.uk/

The old duke is good fun sometimes, depending what band they have playing.
http://www.theoldduke.co.uk/
Drunk, slightly hippier, slightly old crowd.

If you want stand up, have a look who is at the tobacco factory
http://tobaccofactorytheatre.com/shows/latest/

Those are our local haunts, which aren't mainstream rubbish.

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If you like cider cori tap is worth a visit.
http://www.thecoronationtap.com/aboutus.php
 
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I would just like to put in a word of warning. I too like the odd cider, but probably what most would consider not the 'traditional cider' the The Apple serves.

If you like it chunky or as strong as tractor fuel, then hell yeah the Apple is for you though.

The toilets are an eye opener in themselves :eek:
 
TruffleShuffle said:
I would just like to put in a word of warning. I too like the odd cider, but probably what most would consider not the 'traditional cider' the The Apple serves.

If you like it chunky or as strong as tractor fuel, then hell yeah the Apple is for you though.

The toilets are an eye opener in themselves :eek:
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But old bristolian tastes like apple juice.
 
A few things re: The Apple:

1) The cider is 'farmy mcfarm farm' so lager drinkers may not enjoy it (personally I'm not a fan).
2) It can get very busy at weekends and there isn't a huge amount of seating on the boat indoors, so get there early-ish if you want a sit-in for any long period of time.

If you fancy something a bit more 'youthful' but not to the extent of 'total-douchbag', I think the big chill bar is well worth checking out. Fairly big, and normally has a good mix of music on in there. Other possibilities along these lines include Mr. Wolfs and Start the Bus (the latter usually drawing a slightly younger crowd). All of these are good places to head after The Apple. Thekla is another possibility and is usually fun.

During the day:
- Clifton Suspension Bridge / Clifton for a walk
- Cabot Circus (shopping)
- Walk around the harbourside (this is well worth doing, I'll post a route later on if you would like)
- Free museums - the new M-shed (emmershed?!) Bristol museum is great and theres a free museum on the triangle that isn't bad
 
Taking a keen intrastate in this thread, have a friend visiting from America soon and want to show them around and have come a bit complacent with Bristol despite living here for 22 years.
 
hurfdurf said:
d have come a bit complacent with Bristol despite living here for 22 years.
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seems I have as well, never heard of Mr Wolf, I must have walked past it so many times. Sounds really good.

Another vote for start the bus, especially their burgers for brunch the day after. Sorts out the hangover and the chips omg, the chips are amazing. As said younger crowd.
 
Glaucus said:
seems I have as well, never heard of Mr Wolf, I must have walked past it so many times. Sounds really good.

Another vote for start the bus, especially their burgers for brunch the day after. Sorts out the hangover and the chips omg, the chips are amazing. As said younger crowd.
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You'll know Mr Wolf's as its the place with a whopping great big queue outside, and various people sitting around on the kerb, just round the corner from StB.

It is a really good place, but it's tiny and the do love to really pack people in there.
 
I've never been to Mr. W's when it's been overly packed, but I appreciate it can be busy. If it looks too busy, Start the Bus is close by. Start the Bus is actually a pretty good shout as there is normally a good amount of seating (providing you get in there early, as anywhere), the snack food is fairly tasty and you can have a dance if you wish later on in the evening.
 
Is Bristol really that good for nightlife, as suggested in the University thread? How many clubs are there? What are they like? Music to cater to all tastes? Enough stuff to do for a long weekend trip (would probably have a car)?

It may go onto my shortlist for somewhere to go this summer for a long weekend. I always thought it was quite small...

And, now the awesome sweet shop in Chipping Sodbury isn't there anymore then what's the point? :p
 
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