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FRIDAY Hush – Girls Club – LBTQ+ friends Here’s one for ladies that like ladies: Hush Girls Club heads to the Queenshilling this Friday for a night of talking, laughing, loving, breathing… oh and probably dancing and drinking what with this being a nightlife column and all. Just remember this is an LGBT event for […]
Have you check out Bump Rollerdisco? Who doesn’t want to relive their teenage years by strapping on some skates and throwing some shapes? Because the BUMP crew have got your back. Based in Bristol, but providing mobile roller disco around the country at festivals and across London, these beauties have carved out a niche nightlife space […]
Bristol Cathedral Skaters flip and spin beneath its lofty towers, determined commuters trudge past the door daily, busy bike-couriers whizz along its pretty pathways and curious tourists capture its fine flanks through the lenses of their cameras. But have you ever stopped and stepped inside? I’m talking of course of Bristol Cathedral, surely one of […]
Simple Things 2016 For those that have never been, Simple Things is one of the best events for music that Bristol has to offer. A joint undertaking from Crack Magazine, Love Saves The Day and Colston Hall, you’ll find 16 hours of music across a host of amazing Bristol venues on the 22nd of October. […]
Dying to be dancing? Oh October. The weather is turning. Cosy jumpers on. Hot chocolates with marshmallows. OR… go out dancing, drink yourself a beer jacket, grind up against some randoms and get sweaty! FRIDAY Rumble in the Jungle 5 – Lakota + Coroners Why can’t you get painkillers in the jungle? Cos the […]
Date night coming up? Want to impress that special someone but it’s the end of the month and your bank account has its own echo? Tricky. Try these places for great food and a bill which won’t bring you out in a sweat. NB. we can’t guarantee romance – you’re on your own with that […]
Head to North Street for a day of garage, hip hop, funk & soul and dancehall If you’re looking for the perfect pub hang out this Saturday, the Steam Crane is opening its doors for a Saturday Session, with DJs spinning vinyl all day and cheap pints on the bar, as well as great prizes […]
Up, Up and Away with Bristol Balloons Watching hot-air balloons floating effortlessly over Ashton Court, the Clifton Suspension Bridge or the colourful houses of Hotwells — burners blazing — is surely one of the great joys of living here in Bristol. Incredible views, deafening silence and the unique sensation of flight are huge draws, and […]
Burlesque Wonderland Review Decadence, delicious drinks, raunchy performers and outrageous drag queens. Burlesque Wonderland is one to check out if you want an awesome night out in Bristol. The Fleece – usual purveyor of rock acts and indie student nights was transformed into a magical and flamboyant burlesque night with an Alice in Wonderland twist last Saturday night. […]
Dying to be dancing Oh hello fresh paycheck! How may I spend all the disposable aspects of you in one weekend? There’s Bristol karaoke bars, unmissable raves, club openings and ALL THE BEER you can keep down. Yes that’s right it’s the first weekend of the month comin’ atcha like Cleopatra! FRIDAY In:Motion Opening – […]
Get tasty with this new Bristol cook book Set for release on September 29th, The Bristol Cook Book brings together all the very best of the city’s burgeoning food and drink scene; from a fantastic array of independent restaurants, to cafés, pubs, delis, producers and suppliers. The book will be the 15th in the series of regional […]
Beautiful Bristol Bristol based photographer Ben Adams takes absolutely sensational photos. Here we take a look at 10 of his favourites from 2016. 1. Harbourside Rays 2. M Shed Reflections 3. Cliftonwood Viewpoint 4. Severn Bridge Sunset 5. Last Day Of Summer Reflections At Eastville Park 6. Stay Connected – BT Tower 7. Wills Memorial: Rush 8. Back Street Bristol 9. Upfest 2016 10. 5 […]
Introducing Bristol’s first ever Pizza, Beer & Fizz festival On Saturday the 19th of November, Bristol is about to get very tasty. There’s no denying that Bristol is fast becoming the pizza mecca of the South West, and hot off the back of this trend Bristol’s leading food and drinks events company, Foozie, is hosting […]
Bodywork Bristol party crew Bodywork step up to the plate for our very first in the Get To Know series where we find out the skinny on the city’s nightlife from the people who make it actually happen. Running now for just over two years, Bodywork has made a sweaty splash on the scene with some […]
World’s biggest inflatable obstacle course Gung-Ho!’s massive 5k inflatable obstacle run is coming to Bristol this Halloween. As is traditional at this time of year the obstacle run will feature ghost, ghouls and the undead. The Spooktacular will feature; A Zombie Run – featuring giant inflatables on a scary 5k route. Fireworks Display – from 7pm runners will be able to watch a huge […]
Dying to be dancing this weekend? Ready to reset your bank balance to zero ahead of your next paycheque? Itching for an end-of-the-month fling? Or perhaps you’re in need of some disco stretches to limber you up for the coming academic year. We’ve hand-picked the best parties and more happening across Bristol for you this […]
Where The Wall; shining a light on Bristol’s eclectic urban art. For breathing life and colour into our city’s urban landscape, Bristol’s street artists must surely be treasured. With spray can, paintbrush, stencil and endless imagination, they turn our heads, make us think and even — in many cases — inspire us to have a […]
Book your days off now and stock up on Berocca – Bristol Cocktail Week is back and it is bigger and boozier than ever before… From Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd October, Bristol will play host to a series of spirited (geddit?) events, allowing you to experience the finest tipples in locations ranging from the […]
Dying To Be Dancing: 16th to 18th September Student loan just come through and needs to be spanked in the shortest amount of time possible? Or need to know where the students won’t be so you actually get served at the bar more than once in an evening? We’ve picked the most interesting and diverse […]
Will Bristol be the Colour Capital? Following the success of Stride Treglown’s recent publication, ’52 Big Ideas for Bristol’, the architecture and design practice is working with local photographer Jess Siggers on an initiative which could see the city celebrated as the most colourful in the UK. Supported by Bristol City Council, the ‘Bristol Colour […]
Beautiful Bristol Having spent 15 months living in and exploring Bristol I have come to love this city. I haven’t managed to cover all of it but I do have my favourite locations (most of which cliché) as you can tell from my photos. That being said, the world is for exploring. I/we are relocating […]
Roll up, roll up to the opening night of Burlesque Wonderland! On Saturday 1st October, Bristol’s favourite alternative venue, The Fleece, will be rolling out the red carpet, pouring fizz into flutes and transforming itself into a world of drag queens, vintage DJs and dancers. Running quarterly, this new Burlesque venture is the brain child […]
If you love street food, Bristol is definitely the place for you With so much going on and street food markets happening all over the blimmin’ shop, the choice is endless. I love the wild variation in cooking techniques and cuisines; we have traders covering every corner of the world, cooking on gas rings, charcoal, […]
DYING TO BE DANCING 2nd – 4th September FRIDAY Trancelation Presents: The Residents Either trance is back en vogue or it never really went away, and was just bubbling under the surface ready to unleash itself on your ears again. Let’s face it, anything’s possible at the Blue Mountain Club. There’s a five am finish, there’s […]
Sometimes you need a little different Bristol tourist information New to Bristol or just swinging by for a visit? You might just need a bit of alternative Bristol tourist information. Everyone knows about the great things to do in Bristol, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Balloon Fiesta, St Pauls Carnival etc. But there’s so much more you […]
It’s about to get very crafty in Bristol The first ever Bristol Craft Beer Festival will take place on 2nd – 3rd September 2016 at Motion. There will be over 30 of the world’s best breweries all in Motion ready to pour an array of craft beer. The festival comes from the team behind […]
Dying to be Dancing Ready for a bank holiday blowout? Liver recharged after a week in the office? If you’re dusting off your dancing shoes for an explosive three nights of partying then read on to discover all the diverse shenanigans and shindigs our magical city has to offer… Friday 45 Live Summer Sessions Presents […]
We Are One Artist and photographer Colin Moody is attempting to photograph every single person in Bristol in order to create one composite portrait. Indeed, that is near impossible so he will be photographing 1% of the population, from all areas, to do this. Colin’s ambitious project is a reaction to world events, with the […]
13 things you may not have thought about doing with your kids, in and around Bristol. There are loads of things you can do in the Bristol vicinity for family fun, so I’ve compiled these activities, missing out the ones everyone already knows about. Have a look through and comment if you can think of […]
Dying to be dancing Money burning a hole in your bank account? Dignity to lose? Or perhaps all your plans fell through and you’re in need of an emergency backup session. Here at Best of Bristol we’re your pals and we’ve got your back. Here’s all the fun that’s happening this weekend: Friday Musu Terrace […]