Shaken or stirred? Salt rim or not? On the rocks or straight up? When it comes to potent concoctions in the West Country capital, you're spoilt for choice with a whole host of drinking dens, party spots and hidden gems in the running. However you take your tipple, these cocktail bars in Bristol are guaranteed to have something to keep you sweet.
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Last updated on 20th November 2024
Over on Park Street, Java is an upmarket cocktail bar and lounge with beautiful décor and a lively atmosphere. As for drinks? The late-night watering hole boasts talented bartenders that mix together delicious concoctions into the early hours of the weekend.
Only moments from Bristol harbourside and with a modern and stylish interior, Pitcher & Piano is a great choice for affordable drinks and crowd-pleasing plates. They also have a surprisingly large amount of sips up for grabs, including peach old fashioneds and raspberry caipirinhas.
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London Cocktail Club have an impressive nine venues in London and now the quirky watering hole has headed west for its first location outside the capital. Expect lively music, vibrant staff and some creative concoctions.
Whether you're in the city centre or on the Harbourside, be sure to head to Slug and Lettuce for cracking cocktails in Instagrammable surrounds. You can enjoy two-for-one cocktails all day, every day, while the pink decor features quirky neon sings and plenty of flowers.
They also serve a delicious food menu here, featuring everything from mac 'n' cheese to crispy chicken burgers and Hawaiian rice bowls. Plus, they serve bottomless brunch at all hours as well.
From swing through to jazz, The Bootlegger is never up for a quiet night in as they host regular live music acts. Join in the fun with their hot list of bourbon-laced concoctions, in a spot that takes its inspiration from the era of Prohibition.
Grab your mates and get ready for a wild night out at Goldbrick House on Park Street. With not one, not two, but three bars to choose from, there's a little something for everyone here. Choose from Goldie's, a pub-style venue with a massive selection of continental brews on tap, boogie down to Boujee Wonderland to groove all night long under their giant golden disco ball or head to Alfred's for luxury bubbles and quirky cocktails.
Party supremos Be At One know their stuff when it comes to shaking up a tasty cocktail. With a huge list of drinks and dancing bartenders that'll put you in the mood to dance, this spot moves seamlessly from day to night as the lights go down and the music's turned up.
Found on Corn Street is one of the swishest bars around and it goes by the name of Dirty Martini. Along with iconic happy hour deals and fabulous bottomless brunches, this watering hole is here for all your date night needs.
If you're after 2 for 1 cocktails in Bristol, Blame Gloria is the one for you. Not only that, but this beaut spot is fronting quirky interiors, drag events and a whole host of hits to keep you dancing 'til late - think everything from Gaga to The Beatles.
There's one spirit that reigns supreme at this cocktail joint: vodka. Revolution loves the stuff, whether it be in a caramel shot or icy cocktail. Accompanied by their weekend DJ sets and late-night antics, this party bar in Bristol is the place to go for a fun time with friends.
Shimmy on over to the city centre where Tonight Josephine is making sure that you have one helluva night out. The cocktails are absolutely epic, with signatures including a Starburst-tasting concoction, while the bedazzled interiors and top-notch tunes are totally mega.
Flight Club in Bristol's Old City serves up delicious cocktails throughout the week in their quirky carnival-themed bar. While you enjoy their signature sips, play social darts with your mates and tuck into moreish paddles of tasty pizza.
On the hunt for cocktail bars in Bristol? Riverside is serving up classic tipples from mimosas to spritzes, as well as, gin-fuelled aperitifs and espresso-laced drinks. There's also mocktails that can be enjoyed inside the stylish waterside spot or outside on the terraces or gorgeous balcony.
From the classic Trader Vic's Mai Tai and the iconic Painkiller through to hemp negronis and vermouth-tipped concoctions, Bristol and Bath Rum Distillery is serving up cocktails for every taste. Expect gin, whisky, tequila and a heady list of over 150 rums from around the world.
If you're looking for something different in Bristol, The Cocktail Club on Corn Street is bringing some of the best tipples to the city. They also have some of the prettiest interiors and showstopping parties perfect for birthdays and hen dos.
Suave and swish interiors make The Milk Thistle one of the best places to drink cocktails in Bristol. Housed in a historic city building, the bar has all the etchings of the finer things in life with velvet-clad furniture, dark oak panelling and a killer booze menu.
It's cute, bustling and it welcomes in live performers and DJ sets to keep you entertained: The Love Inn is up there for Bristol cocktail bars. This vibrant watering hole divides its cocktail menu between Love Inn Classics and an En Vogue selection, made to accompany their changing pop-up kitchen.
