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Top 8 nightlife & evening things to do in Bristol

Bristol after dark. Jazz bars, food crawls that start at 9 PM, sundowner cruises, and the rooftops worth the climb. Curated for travellers who'd rather their evenings be a story than a queue.

  1. Self-Guided Walking Tour of Bristol with Audio Guide, Bristol1

    1. Self-Guided Walking Tour of Bristol with Audio Guide

    · 2 hours

    Explore Bristol at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 9 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories you can play when you reach each location. The route covers the historic Old City and bustling Harbourside, from the Christmas Steps to Bristol Cathedral, passing sites like St John on the Wall, the Llandoger Trow pub, and the Cary Grant statue. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

  2. Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide, Bristol2

    2. Bristol private pub hopping and sightseeing with local guide

    5.0· 6 reviews

    Explore the unique riverside city of Bristol while you are embracing the local’s favourite tradition, pub hopping with your friendly and professional guide. Every one of our private guided tours have all of your locally produced, delicious beer or a drink of your choice in the price to be enjoyed in Bristol's best independent pubs while enjoying the beutiful sights of the city such as the Cascade Steps and the Harbour, Denmark Street (18th Cebtury Bristol) Llandoger Trow, the famous pub where Daniel Defoe met Alexander Selkirk around 1711 and based his book Robinson Crusoe on the life of Selkirk. Your tour will continue to Theatre Royal/Old Vic, the oldest working theatre in the English speaking world (1766). You will also see the unique Saint Nicholas Market, Old Bristol, Saint John on the Wall Church and a visit to Bristol's smallest pub. We will contact you after booking with all information. Meeting point usually the centrally located Hippodrome but could meet at your hotel too

  3. Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour, Bristol3

    3. Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

    5.0· 2066 reviews· 2 hours

    Discover Bristol's biggest public Air Raid Shelter, explore the historic Old Town and experience the nation's No.1 covered market. Join us for an experience you'll never forget. Our local guides will take you on a unique tour from the height of Bristol's trading past through the swinging 60's to the city's vibrant present. Enjoy privileged access to subterranean passageways, WW11 air raid shelters and rooms which once rocked to the best bands in the world. Once you've been fascinated and amazed, you'll be spoilt for choice with places to eat, drink and pick up the best local gifts to take back as a lasting reminder of your stay in Bristol.

  1. Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol, Bristol4

    4. Only Fools and Horses Tour of Bristol

    4.9· 269 reviews· 3.5 hours

    With this unique bus tour of filming locations from classic British comedy Only Fools and Horses you'll spend the afternoon visiting scenes from some of TV's funniest moments. This tour of exterior locations includes Nelson Mandela House, the Batman and Robin scene, Sids Cafe, the wine bar where Del falls through the hatch and many other memorable moments with your guide giving you the background and behind the scenes to the show.

  2. The House Magicians Comedy Magic Shows, Bristol5

    5. The House Magicians Comedy Magic Shows

    4.8· 283 reviews· 1.5 hours

    The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show – Thursdays at Smoke & Mirrors Step into Bristol’s top-rated boutique magic theatre pub for a night of comedy, magic, and unforgettable entertainment. Rated Number 1 on TripAdvisor, this experience begins with amazing close-up magic at the bar, performed by our in-house magician while our friendly team serves your drinks and food. At 6:40 pm, you’re welcomed into our intimate 1920s-style theatre, seating just 40 guests. The cosy cabaret setup creates an electric atmosphere as our theatre host seats you at your table. At 7:00 pm 8pm or 9pm, the curtain rises for a hilarious and mind-blowing 60-minute performance by one of our Resident Comedy Magicians. This is full-blown entertainment from the moment you walk in until the final laugh. Ideal for date nights, small groups, or anyone who loves comedy and magic in a unique, intimate setting.

  3. Cocktail Classes in Bristol, England, Bristol6

    6. Cocktail Classes in Bristol, England

    4.7· 15 reviews· 2 hours

    Our cocktail classes are interactive and super fun. Our fun loving cocktail experts will show you how to make a selection of classic cocktails. You and your group will get hands on behind the bar to make and shake your own creations. Every group has exclusive use of the venue for maximum privacy and you get to drink everything you make! Perfect for hens, birthdays or just a girls night out!

  4. Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Bristol, Bristol7

    7. Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Bristol

    4.6· 28 reviews· 1.8 hours

    Successfully smuggle your liquor past the Warden and serve your time with a covert supply of personalised cocktails. This is the bar behind bars, where the serving inmates are your bartenders, the guards are crooked and you become a part of the story. Welcome to Alcotraz Penitentiary, the first prison-themed speakeasy to come to Bristol!

  5. Banksy, Blackbeard and Beyond: A Bristol Self Guided Walking Tour, Bristol8

    8. Banksy, Blackbeard and Beyond: A Bristol Self Guided Walking Tour

    4.3· 3 reviews

    In 2006, Bristol woke up to find a cheeky mural on a wall — and 97% of residents voted to keep it. That mural by Banksy changed how an entire city thinks about street art. This self-guided audio walking tour takes you there, and through 1,000 years of Bristol's best stories — from the pub where Blackbeard planned his raids and Defoe found Robinson Crusoe, to a medieval clock with two minute hands and where the phrase "pay on the nail" was born. Available in 9 languages with offline access, you start whenever you like, pause for a pint at a 17th-century inn, and pick up right where you left off. No group to follow, no fixed schedule — just your phone, headphones, and 14 stops across Bristol, a city reckoning honestly with its slave-trading past. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours, and every booking comes with a full refund guarantee. If you want to explore Bristol at your own pace with stories you won't find on a signpost, this Bristol audio tour was made for you.

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