Cocktail bars in Bristol
If cocktails are the plan in Bristol, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. When in doubt, call ahead. Bristol spots tend to keep their own hours.
Cocktail bars in Bristol
The serious-drinks map of Bristol: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
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Drinking cocktails in Bristol
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Bristol is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Bristol vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Bristol
Bristol, England, the United Kingdom (coordinates 51.46, -2.60, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Listings for Bristol come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.
More cocktail bars nearby
If Bristol itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:
- Cocktail bars in Cardiff (41 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Swindon (58 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Swansea (95 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Oxford (98 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Southampton (103 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Exeter (105 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Bristol cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Bristol with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Bristol?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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