Fun Things To Do In Bristol

Tonight Josephine is making sure your weekends will never be boring, thanks to its lush lineup of themed bottomless brunches. Shimmy on over to the pink and neon-doused haunt for a wicked daytime party in Bristol, where top-notch food, free-flowing drinks and epic tunes await.

If you're searching for fun group activities in Bristol, we've got the perfect afternoon event. At CityDays, you'll get to explore various landmarks throughout the city including charming cafes, classic pubs and statues while solving clues and riddles.

Get dressed up to the nines and head on over to Blame Gloria, as they're hosting a sensational Diva Brunch and Power Ballads event. Not only will you get to chomp on scrumptious food and guzzle down free-flowing bevs, but also be entertained by drag superstars and DJs playing your fave dance tracks.

Sipping bespoke cocktails inside a hidden speakeasy prison? Make that a reality with Alcotraz Bristol: Cell Block Two-Two-Six. All you have to do is sneak your booze of choice inside and hand it to the inmates; you'll have plenty to keep your thirst quenched while getting stuck into this immersive experience complete with live actors.

Looking for fun things to do in the city? Steam Bristol has got you sorted. Whether you're after sports showings, bottomless brunches or quiz nights, this venue really does have it all. If you're feeling peckish, there's also hearty fare to sink your teeth into.

From either the comfort of your own home or at one of its pop-up venues, enroll in a cookery class led by refugee and migrant chefs with Migrateful. The group help those on their journey to employment by allowing them to share their expertise, culture and authentic recipes, ranging from Lebanese to Sri Lankan plates, and so much more.

With budget-friendly drinks and good vibes, you can see why Flamingo Fridays at Lola Lo is a top choice of fun things to do in Bristol for students. This tiki-inspired venue will be home to cocktails galore, alongside an epic lineup of first-class songs spun by a live DJ. Sign us up.

Master the art of the California roll and many other of your favourite dishes by enrolling in the Yakinori Sushi School. Classes run every Thursday and last for at least two hours, during which you will be given some tasty snacks and drinks while being taught how to construct signature dishes like salmon nigiri, along with knife-cutting skills.

For when an ordinary bar simply won't do, head to NQ64 Bristol on Baldwin Street and let your inner child go crazy on 36 retro arcade games at this neon-lit haunt. There's also two pinball machines and old-school consoles like original PlayStations available to play, plus classics like Guitar Hero, Time Crisis III and more. Don't miss out on the themed cocktails either; our favourites are the Power Star Martini and Mad Max. 

The Bristol Craft Beer Experience is the perfect day out for anyone who loves a good boozy session. Kick off with a boat ride where you'll sample local concoctions, before touring Moor brewery and attending a taproom tasting, followed by more drinks and nibbles in a pub.

With flowing bubbles and bottomless pizza every Thursday to Sunday, it's no wonder why Flight Club is our top choice of fun things to do in Bristol city centre. Opt for the classic package with top-notch grub, or upgrade to play a few rounds of its popular social darts with pals. 

Whatever you're into, it can be found at the gorgeous city centre venue Goldbrick House. Elevate your date nights by attending their fantastic wine tasting evening, complete with six sips and three small plates to match, or for something a little more wild you can check out their 90-minute bottomless brunch every single Saturday. And for fans of music, you can even catch intimate performances from Sofar Sounds here.

Days out don't get much better than the Whispering Angel Brunch at multi-space venue Goldbrick House. You'll start with canapes and Champagne in Alfred's, before moving to The Coach House for a 90 minute bottomless brunch, featuring free-flowing rose or beer. To top it all off? You'll finish with an hour in Boujee Wonderland, where DJs will be spinning the best of retro soul and Motown under the glitter ball.

For fun activities in Bristol, head to Riproar Comedy at Pryzm on Canons Road. With names from Amy Howerska to George Zach, this epic night will be showcasing some of the one-liners in the biz, alongside plenty of tasty nibbles or drinks.