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FEATURED VENUES 51 Stokes Croft O2 Academy The Bank Big Chill Bar Bunker Cosies Dojo Dorma Elbow Room Escape / Salute! The Fleece The Full Moon Hush Hush Illusions Java Lakota Lanes La Rocca Lizard Lounge Mbargo Mbargo Lounge Mothers’ Ruin Motion Mr Wolfs Pam Pam Smoke and Mirrors Star & Garter Thekla Woods
Photography: Lukasz Kaminski / Theo Cottle / Tim Jones / Martin Thompson / Francis Kwong / Ebn Mars / Joe Clarke (joe-clarke.com) / Chris Cooper / Adam Reid / Joe Hayhow www.nitelifeonline.com | info@nitelifeonline.com | Tel: 0759 099 3523
Director Carlos Javier
Editor Daniel Rickman
Art Director Steve Hughes
Photo Editor Lukasz Kaminski
Print Stephens & George
Distribution Javier Fox
No 51 is one of the oldest public houses in Bristol, embedded in the core of the cultural quarter of Stoke Croft. We offer a vast selection of spirits, wines, lager and ale to accompany our hand crafted and delicious menu from which we serve food on a daily basis. Open ‘til late, 6 nights a week, whatever you are looking for from a night out, No 51 is sure to deliver.
Saturday 1st June
Habitus music Free
Thursday 6th June
Thursday 20th June
Shock the Mighty Sound System Free
Eat your Greens DJ’s Free
Friday 21st June Friday 7th June
DJ Papa Moomin
Papa Moomin (STEP:ONE /BIG IN LIGHTS) “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Friedrich Nietzche Saturday 8th June DJ Paddy Jinnah (Dirty Old Town)
DJ Alfie Free
Saturday 22nd June
Dr Fly Sessions Free
Free
Thursday 27th June Sunday 9th June
The Soul Searching Sessions Free
Thursday 13th June
The Soul Searching Sessions Free
DJ ‘til late
Friday 28th June
Friday 14th June
Free
Free
RUMPF DJ’s
DJ Brassic and DJ Little Tom
Free
Saturday 15th June
Saturday 29th June
Free
Free
Tour de Force
Party DJ’s all night long
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Blankety Quiz!
A comedy show wrapped up in a pub quiz. Free entry
Every Wednesday
Open deck night
All budding DJ’s welcome to come down and show us what you’ve got. Free entry
Every Sunday
Chilled Sunday vibes
Come and wind down your weekend with one of our House DJ’s. Free entry
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 51 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP Tel: 01179 148 048 Web: www.51stokescroft.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The o2 Academy is one of Bristol’s busiest music venues playing host to major touring acts as well as up and coming artists. We’ve established ourselves as one of the best venues to catch your favourite bands in the Southwest. We are also home to Ramshackle - the biggest weekly Indie night in Bristol - every Friday.
Thursday 6th June
Friday 14th June
7.00pm
Zane Lowe (DJ Set) The Postman / Nick Baber Chezney / Ramshackle Residents
Example
Friday 8th June
Kisstory
DJ Neev / Steve Smart Dennis G / Sweet Female Attitude
The sell-out London club night Kisstory is back! Kiss FM’s daily show at 11am, Kisstory, provides the best in old-skool garage, house & R&B anthems and the club night has the same formula. Kiss DJ’s taking care of all the best anthems on the night include one of our resident Kisstory DJ’s Neev alongside Steve Smart who will take over the decks fresh out of the Kiss FM studio from his Saturday Night Kiss show. 10.00pm
Sunday 9th June
Mudhoney METZ 7.00pm
Ramshackle - Zane Lowe
7.00pm - 3.30am
Tuesday 18th June
Peter Murphy Celebrates 35 years of Bauhaus Peter Murphy 7.00pm
Sunday 23rd June
The Wildhearts Performing “Earth Vs The Wildhearts” in Full The Wildhearts 7.00pm
Tuesday 9th July
Modest Mouse 7.30pm
Tuesday 11th June
Mark owen
British singer/songwriter Mark Owen’s fourth solo album The Art Of Doing Nothing is his most collaborative to date, and his first since Take That reunited in 2006 7.00pm
Friday 12th July
Bam Margera from Jackass is F**ckface Unstoppable Bam Margera 6.30pm
Thursday 13th June
Todd Rundgren’s Official State Visit
Sunday 14th July
7.00pm
6.00pm
Todd Rundgren
Room 94
.................................................... Regulars ................................................ Every Friday
RAMSHACKLE
THE POSTMAN/ ANDY TOKYO & MORE
Dubstep, Indie, Party, Hip Hop, Rock & Roll and much more. Bristol’s best weekend party!
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA Tel: 0905 5020 3999 Web: www.o2academybristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
‘Stokes Croft’s very own Bank is open until 4am and showcases the best of Bristol’s underground music scene much of which is centred around this colourful area of the city. Watch out for regular art exhibitions by some of the UK’s finest street artists including Inkie. The Bank Opens every day for Brunch plus has a fantastic Pizza menu.
Saturday 1st June
PARDON MY FARR
After the madness of our Easter party with Eats Everything and Justin Martin, we return for something more civilised at The Bank. This year at Farr Festival, held in a nice forest North of London, we’ll be hosting our own stage. So here we are, the Bristol launch…
Thursday 6th June
First Thursdays
This month we’re having a print sale for First Thursdays! Anyone that has any prints lying around and wants to sell them, get in touch with us! firstthursdaysbristol@gmail.com After party with Houseworks Shanti Celeste, Gram Rcy and Donut’s Tom D.
Friday 7th June
Friday 14th June
WONKA VISION After Boat Party DJ Slipmat (Classic House set)
We are taking over the Bank of Stokes Croft for one night of pure party vibes. We have invited the King of old school Mr Slipmatt taking us way back for a night of pure Classics. We will be adding some extra sound to really kick things off as well as Visuals and Tropical decor. Support from Wonka, T-Sex, Kb & Airayd (Dance Off).
Saturday 15th June
Liberty City
Liberty City is a underground night with a fun, party atmosphere. Dedicated to the best new artists in the house, garage, bass music spectrum.
Sip The Juice
Friday 21st June
STJ crew will be doing what they do best – sipping the juice - You can expect our normal antics of Coffee Patron fuelled fire but this time with special guest Young Einstein from L.A’s very own Ugly Duckling, going on a journey through the best 00’s, 90’s & Golden Era Hip Hop.
With DJ Krust.
Young Einstein
Saturday 8th June
Don’t Be Afraid x Idle Hands
Semtek Vs Chris Farrell ALL NIGHT LONG! Sunday 9th June
KNERS – Bristol Grammar EP Launch Live performances from Kners, Suge, Carasel, Pine, B’tol, Blacksmith, Twizzy. DJs Cannabus, Style & Mac3. Hosted by Ujima’s Nia.
SPACE INVADER RADIO Saturday 22nd June
HERD
Herd regroup for their monthly residency with a secret special guest, along with Sam Wicks and JT. House, Techno and Disco.
Friday 28th June
Wuk Up!
This month’s special guest from is local badman and turntable wizard DJ Rogue. Expect more of the usual Soundsystem vibes with Henry Heatwave. Reggae, Dancehall, Ragga and Bashment! Bring your air horn.
Saturday 29th June
NIKEY & NYTRO
Original Passion/Ujima selectors Nikey and Nytro playing the rarest of Rare Groove plus support from DJ T.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 84 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY Tel: 0117 923 2565 www.thebankofstokescroft.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The Big Chill Bar is a social hub offering the best in food, drink and music all of the time. Without a doubt the perfect place to chill with great, easy to share dishes served all day and night. At weekends DJ talent from the festival and beyond spin until 3am.
Saturday 1st June
Sip The Juice with special guests Aspects In the Study - The Shaka Sessions Bristol Hip Hop legends in the house. Friday 7th June
Big Chill London Takeover featuring The Monitors In the Study - Ladyfingers Old Soul / Hip Hop / Electro.
Saturday 15th June
Alfresco Disco In the Study - DJ Andy Higginson House / Disco / Party. Friday 21st June
Night Train In the Study - Idle Hands Vintage / Dance / Music. Saturday 22nd June
Boca 45’s Hip Hop Throwdown In the Study Western Soul
Classic / Hip Hop / Vinyl. Saturday 8th June
Boogie Cafe In the Study - 2 Fresh Crew Boogie / Disco / Grooves. Friday 14th June
Queen Bee
Beats / Reggae / Boogie.
Friday 28th June
DJ Asian Hawk
In the Study - Tri3be Hip Hop / Old School / DMC Champion. Saturday 29th June
Bedmo Disco In the Study - Empathize Disco / Boogie / Funk.
.................................................... Regulars ................................................ Tuesdays
The University Jazz Funk Soul Society present Django’s New Jazz, Funk & Soul Jam session. Each Tuesday will feature some of Bristol’s best players jamming live! £2.50 pint 241 on cocktails. Free entry before 9pm / £2 for Jazz Funk Soul society members / £3 after 9.00pm.
Tuesdays to Thursdays
241 Cocktails
plus 10% off all drinks for all students with NUS card Every Wednesday
WANTED RECORDS
JOHN STAPLETON / ANDY PAYBACK
Bristol record store with all manner of vinyl delights from all genres.
Last Sunday of every month in the Study
TumbleWeed
A brand spanking new comedy club for Bristol. Our aim is to promote and present all of the fresh and exciting new talent from this city and beyond.
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FEED ME
Choose from our Gourmet Burger Menu, The Big Chill Kebab Van or from the specials board. We also offer bespoke catering for private parties.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 15 Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DE Tel: 01179 304 217 www.bigchill.net/bristol ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
An essential addition to Bristol’s nightlife scene! Opening 6 nights a week from 9pm to 3am, this is Bristol’s No.1 student venue! Drinks starting at £1.00 are just the standard, queuing is kept to a minimum, big name DJ’s will be regularly attending, Bristol’s best promoters will be on the door, what more could you want?
Every Monday
Bed
Bed is about to embark on its 4th year to be hosted at the Triangles’ most desirable venue, Bunker. Bristol’s Enchanted Discotheque offers a unique combination of commercial, classy and sexy finely blended with cool, edgy and underground over three rooms with an elegant outdoor space. Every Wednesday
Propaganda VS RAMSHACKLE
DJ Dan, The Postman and guests The UK’s biggest indie nights join forces at Bunker every Wednesday featuring The Postman and guests! The best in Drum n Bass, Dubstep, Indie, Hip Hop and more. Advance tickets, weekly photos and more info at www.thepropaganda.com Every Friday
The Drop DJ JAMBO
The Bunker introduces The Drop, Bristol’s newest night bringing you- House, Dubstep, Drum & Bass. The biggest & most upcoming tunes to pound your eardrums through 10pm - 3am every Friday night! For bookings call 07817 408 334. Every Saturday
Scandalous
Bristol’s biggest Saturday night has just got bigger! Crazy themes each week & Mental drinks prices! Open to all 18+ there is no other place to party! ......................................................................................................................
Party Bookings
Get in touch to see what we can offer & do for you! Encore has rocked the city through the year with its unique night! What more could you want? Great tunes, Incredible drinks deals, the best night you’ll have in Bristol! Triangle Card 2013
Brand New Discount Card Incredible discounts!
Hit www.trianglecard.co.uk for more info!!
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 78 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU www.thebunkerbristol.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
COSIES Low expense, no pretence still supplying the alternative, cheap booze, church pews, all set to music from the hippest cats and kittens. There’s no shortage of top DJ’s playing at this legendary little venue. Music wise the remit is mainly Reggae and Hip Hop, Bristol Bass and Funky Stuff with a friendly party vibe for all ages.
Saturday 1st June Code of the Streets
DJ FAGAN & DJ STYLE Delivering Hip Hop, Old Skool Rnb, Dancehall and Soulful House Early arrival highly recommended for this popular night. Limited CD giveaway! 10pm – 2am // £3 entry
Sunday 2nd June Reggae Sunday
Cosies institution. Reggae. On a Sunday. With Steve Rice. 10pm – 2am // £2/£3 entry
Thursday 6th June Reggae Sunday
Society selectas old and new with live horns from Galgo. The return of our “monthly” session, last one until October. Music to make you jump and prance, bassline so hard it a pop your spinal cord. A night of strictly roots, steppas and rub a dub from the society selectas plus live horns. Big tunes and good vibes, Reggae society style and fashion. 2 pounds, one love. 9pm – 2am // £3
Friday 7th June DUB REVOLUTION
Live Dub ReVoluTion! featuring resident Mc. Knatty P, the return of Polish singing sensation Diana LeVi and special guest vibes from mystical melodica master i- Lodica. Music comes from Roots reggae Roots thru to Future Dub Steppers with the live singers and players. 10pm – 2am // £3
Saturday 8th June RUFFNEK DISKOTEK
DUB BOY & TENJA / STRICTLY STEPPAS ATKI2 / RUFFNEK DJ’S Dancehall / Soca / Karnival It’s the Ruffnek summer dance, so get ready to shake a leg & wind your waist! Dancehall & carnival vibes all the way. 10pm – 2am // £3
Sunday 9th June Reggae Sunday
With 2kings and Jah Lion 10pm – 2am // £2/£3
Thursday 13th June Rise Up! Open Deck Winners 10pm – 2am // £3 entry
Friday 14th June CAT GROOVE
OdjBox - A man who has had nothing but music on the brain since birth, this musician, producer and DJ has been causing a not-so-quiet sensation in the murky underworld of music blogging for some time. Plus Circoswing & DJ Lunchbox. 10pm – 2am // £3
Saturday 15th June DEEPBEAT
Underground bass music. Master Junglist Finesse returns for a night dedicated to Drum and Bass. 10pm – 2am // £3
Sunday 16th June Reggae Sunday
Hytal Rockas and Messenjah Youth. 10pm – 2am // £2/£3
Friday 21st June GROOVE STREET
Mikee Freedom & friends Retro funk. Soul. Rare Groove. Boogie. Reggae. 10pm – 2am // £3
Saturday 22nd June CATGROOVE
Bringing you Electro Swing with aspects of Turntablism, Dubstep, Jungle, House, Reggae & whatever else fits into the melting pot. 10pm – late // £3
Sunday 23rd June Reggae Sunday
Bantan and Guest 10pm – 2am // £2/£3 entry
Saturday 29th June Code of the Streets
DJ FAGAN & DJ STYLE delivering Hip Hop / Old Skool Rnb / Dancehall Soulful House Early arrival highly recommended for this popular night. Limited CD giveaway! 10pm – 2am // £3 entry
Sunday 30th June Reggae Sunday
Ambassador and Guest. 10pm – 2am // £2/£3 Entry
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 34 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8RG Tel: 01179 424 110 www.cosies.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Dojo has become one of Bristol’s leading venues for underground electronic music. This intimate venues see’s international DJ’s play to one of the best crowds in the city. A good sound system, dancefloor and beautiful outdoor terrace makes this the perfect small venue. Last entry is now 2am for non members and 4am for members.
Saturday 1st June Residents night.
10pm-3am - DJ’s Marcus ‘Boogie’ James playing Soul, Funk, Ol’ Skool Hip Hop and Boogie. 3am-6am - Deepmasters monthly Deep House after party. With special guests.
Friday 7th June Sly Logic Birthday Bash
Bristol Love & Dojo Resident DJ Sly Logic will be hitting his quarter century and so we’ve gathered all of our favourite DJ’s from Bristol to bring you a monster lineup, the likes of which has never been seen. With 11 DJ’s confirmed, and more being added all the time, this will get messy. Deep House., Tech House & Drum & Bass. Details at www.facebook.com/bristollove 11pm-6am // Free b4 12, £5 after
Saturday 8th June REVOLUTION - The Funk Boat After Party LUKE LANGSON / GUS YOUNG SHAUN PARA / JACK COOK SHADES OF PURPLE
Top class Cutting Edge Dance & Electronica. 11pm - 7am // £6 before 1am, £7 after
Friday 14th June Bristol Love vs Sound
It’s become tradition for us to invite the resident DJ’s from a different night each month to battle it out in the Dojo. This month sees Sound from TB2 supply us with their brightest & best, to bring the deepest, funkiest and freshest house Sounds... With Shawn Fleming, Sam Pitch, Wes Rawlings & Sly Logic. 11pm - 6am // Free b4 12, £5 after
Saturday 15th June EMPATHY PRESENTS CIDINC SONIC UNION / JUSTIN GETTINGS Residents / JIM RIVERS STUART WILKINSON ADAM KENT / DAVE KIRIK 11pm - 7am // £5/£7 on the door
Friday 21st June The History of Drum & Bass
Guaranteed good vibes every time at the History of Drum & Bass. Bristol’s finest DJs take you on a musical tour of the various flavours of Bristol’s favourite genre. With Contra, Souljam, Sly Logic and more TBC. 11pm - 6am // Free b4 12, £5 after
Saturday 22nd June TURBO DISCO DJ MAGIC AND SPECIAL GUESTS A night of fruity Disco, Funk, House and a whole lot more. 11pm - 7am // £6 before 1am £7 after
Friday 28th June Fluctuate
Not everyone wants to dance to the same beat all night long. Love music not genres. Hip Hop, Deep House, Tech House, Garage, Electro and Drum & Bass from Robert Van Ryn, Tristan B, Sly Logic and more TBC. 11pm - 6am // Free b4 12, £5 after
Saturday 29th June FUNKY SENSATION
Part 1 sees Funk, Disco and house music and Part 2 gives Funky house and more. 11pm - 7am // £6/7
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SHAKE A LEG
Dubstep, Funky Old Skool, Electro Bassline and all things Bass!
Thursday 13th & 27th
ZULU NATION
A unifying Hip Hop night with DJ’s from Redland to Montpellier.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12-16 Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ Tel: 01179 251 177 www.dojolounge.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Dorma Bristol combines the industrial feel of downtown New York with a glamorous urban vintage interior to create the ultimate party atmosphere. Resident DJ’s provide an exuberant soundtrack to keep your feet moving and our unrivalled hostess service will keep your drinks flowing. Watch out for the amazing performances and eccentric entertainment at our flagship Saturday night, CIRQUE! A night like no other in Bristol.
Every Wednesday
FEVER
This is without doubt on the map as the only place to be for your ultimate midweek party. The official UBU sports night is the best Wednesday night around for sports members and non-sports members alike! 10pm - 3am Every Thursday
TANTRA
The best weekly student fix of Hip-Hop, RnB & House. UWE’s favourite weekly Thursday night! 10pm - 3am Every Friday
FRESH
Love some old school R&B and Hip Hop? Then come and shake it at Fresh, Bristol’s only weekly old school night! 241 Cocktails, £2 Shots, £2 Fosters & entry from just £3! 10pm - 4am Every Saturday
CIRQUE
A brand new nightlife experience comes to Dorma this May, expect live performers, shows & acts every week! We have a whole host of new resident DJ’s going back to back all night to keep your feet moving to the hottest commercial, electro, house, R&B and hip hop bangers! Our copper bars will be serving a wide selection of spirits, beers & wines and with a brand new CIRQUE cocktail menu the drinks will be flowing all night. The best bit is that it’s 2-4-1 on all cocktails before 11pm! Ladies are always free before 11pm and for those of you looking to jump the queue and save £1 before 12pm, then text your names to 07817831771 for Guestlist. 10pm - 4am ...................................................................................................................... VIP Tables Unlike any other venue in Bristol our VIP Tables work on a minimum spend basis. Book one of these highly sought after VIP packages and receive que jump, complimentary entry, drinks and hostess service all night. Private Hire We can arrange private hire on all nights, if you don’t have a group large enough to hire the whole venue we often hire out our VIP room. Contact us for more information. VIP Tables & Guestlist info@dormabristol.com 01173 706518 07817 831771
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2PH Tel: 0117 370 6518 or 07817 831771 Facebook.com/dormabristol Twitter.com/dormabristol–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Lively but laid back, both urban and urbane, ‘Purple Haze’ meets purple baize with two fantastic eight foot pool tables and walls decorated with graffiti by some of the nation’s finest artists. Open until late every night with free entry. A great place to hold a party for up to 100 guests with your own bar, DJ equipment, toilets and dance floor.
FREE POOL
Yes! Play free games of Pool (when a purchase is made at the bar) everyday before 5pm on our 8ft Sam K slate tables.
...................................................................................................................... Every Monday Every Thursday Open Mic Night elbow room Thursday’s The introduction of ‘Open Mic Night’, where creative folk are invited to partake alongside acoustic acts from 7pm - until late. All drinks deals apply with no charge for entrants. 7pm - late // Free entry
Every Tuesday Cue the chaos
Let the good times roll. Playing a lively electric mix of Pop Rock, 90’s and 80’s classics. Enjoy great drinks deals with 2-4-1 cocktails all night. Free pool so chalk your cue up. Free sweets to those deemed to be worthy. Open - 2am // Free entry
Every Wednesday The Elbow Pool Competition £1 entry Drink deals throughout £50 bar tab to the winner Let the battle commence
With Thursday nights at The Elbow Room you can expect candle lit tables and two for one cocktails all night. With the 3rd Thursday of every month The Elbow Room welcomes The Bristol Bass honeys to our venue for a night Dubstep, DNB and live MC’s Open - 2am // Free entry
Every Friday and Saturday THE WEEKEND PROJECT
Every Friday and Saturday the Elbow Room weekend project kicks of from 9pm. Offering hourly drinks deal, then at 10:30pm, Club elbow opens with our resident DJ Noelsie. 10.30pm - 4am // Free entry
Every Sunday Cocktail o’clock 2 FOR 1 COCKTAILS ALL NIGHT
Kicking back and sipping on cocktails to end the busy week. Open - 2am // Free entry
...................................................................................................................... Every day deals
DRINK OFFERS 5PM - 8PM
- 2 4 1 Cocktails, 2 4 1 Sol / Peroni / Asahi - Bagel Boy’s serve food 11am - 5.30 pm Monday to Saturday
NUS discount available at all times
...................................................................................................................... Private Hire Having a party?
Our 1st floor room is available for private hire any day of the week free of charge!* Holds up to 75 people, - Comes with own bar and staff, Dance floor, Separated sound system with the option to use our DJ equipment or simply attach your iPod or own devices.
Bagel Boy - New Menu
The Elbow Room with collaboration with Bagel Boy now bring you a new menu of locally sourced organic food. Served from 11am to 5.30pm daily.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 64 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JN Tel: 0117 930 0242 www.theelbowroom.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Escape and Salute are situated together on Park street. Providing early evening pleasure which transforms into a party paradise later on. Great atmosphere, music and drinks deals all in one place. Dj Bilen and guests will be hosting you evenings to ensure each party rocks more than the last.
Every Thursday
Escape
Thursday throwdown Dj Andy Bart
Looking for late night fun on during the week? Then look no more… Andy Bart will be playing Chart, Pop, RnB, Dance hits every Thursday. 10.00pm till 4.00am // free entry all night
Every Friday
ESCAPE FRIDAYS
Dj Bilen & Dj Arif
DJ Bilen and guests playing RnB, Chart, House & Dance Classics all through the night and early morning. 10.00pm - 6.00am last entry 4.00am // Free entry before midnight, £5 afterwards
Every Saturday
ESCAPE SATURDAYS
Dj Bilen & Dj Andy Bart
Well you know what to expect and if you don’t then make your way down to Escape. Late night fun on tap. DJ’s playing RnB, Chart, House & Dance Classics. 10.00pm - 6.00am last entry 4.00am // Free entry before midnight, £5 afterwards
Every Sunday
SUNDAY SESSION Dj Andy Bart
The weekend continues at Escape with our Sunday sessions. End your week (or start your week) in glorious fashion and enjoy the sounds of Andy Bart’s journey through urban sounds. 10.00pm till 4.00am
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Salute
£2 ON ALL DRINKS & £3 FOR COCKTAILS
Heading home from work and fancy a cocktail to ease the day? Looking for a place that offers amazing drinks deals throughout the week? Perhaps looking for a bar to start your night out? You get the idea! Salute offers all those things and more, we welcome you to pop in and enjoy everything Salute has to offer. Chill or dance, the choice is yours but remember to try out our gorgeous cocktails - price and taste that cannot be beaten!
Every Thursday
Salute Thursday’S all drinks £2 - all cocktails £3 - ALL NIGHT DJ Bilen and guests.
Come and join us every Thursday at Salute where you can hear DJ Bilen and his guests mixing the best in Chart, Pop & Cheese. 8.00pm - 3.00am // £5
Every Weekend
£2 all drinks, £3 all cocktails until 12
With Salute’s great drinks offers on a fantastic choice of drinks and cocktails plus a great space to unwind and relax, well - It’s on offer you simply cannot refuse! Salute welcomes you to Park street’s latest edition to Bristol’s nightlife scene. Grab some weekend cocktails, have a dance, listen to great music and start your party the right way. A relaxing but vibrant atmosphere awaits you your friends. 8.00pm - 3.00am // £5
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 50 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JN Tel: 0117 925 4500 www.escape-bristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Legendary live music venue which has hosted gigs from the likes of Radiohead, Oasis, Coldplay & Muse. Under new management, with live bands 7 nights per week by the end of the year and new club nights opening from mid October The Fleece will soon be well & truly back on the map for students and gig-goers alike.
Saturday 1st June NOVANA (NIRVANA TRIBUTE) 101% PANTERA / THE VIGIL Sunday 2nd June MEAT PUPPETS / SCHNAUSER Monday 3rd June MACMILLAN BATTLE OF THE BANDS Tuesday 4th June STEAMPUNK PRESENTS MR B THE GENTLEMAN RHYMER / ROGORA KHART / METROPOLIS THE PAYROLL UNION Wednesday 5th June BARON GREENBACK / DEATH OF ORION / SPIDER KITTEN MONOLITHIAN Thursday 6th June EZIO Friday 7th June STACHURSKY Saturday 8th June WHOLE LOTTA LED FOLLWED BY ULTIMATE POWER CLUB NIGHT Sunday 9th June ROCK ALL DAYER WITH: ANIMA BROKEN JAW / THE PLOT THICKENS / KAONASHI / SOH CAH TOA / ALIVE & REMAIN / YOUR PROTECTED / WELCOME BACK DELTA / HELLBOUND / MADE TO WASTE / MILO’S PLANES LITTLE VICTORIES Monday 10th June THE LAKE MARINES / IYABE KALU KALAE / KEZ / LOU LOU Tuesday 11th - 13th June CLOSED FOR BUILDING WORK Friday 14th June MARK MORRISS / SAM EVANS TOM MITCHELL / WOLFHOUND SASKIA MAXWELL Saturday 15th June MID SUMMER SKANK ALL DAY SKA / REGGAE FESTIVAL - 14 BANDS INCLUDING SHOOT THE MOON / GHOULS / THE SNEAK EAZIES / ONE SHOT REGGAE + MANY MORE
Sunday 16th June BO BRUCE Monday 17th June CHELSEA LIGHT MOVING Tuesday 18th June MATT CORBY Wednesday 19th June RED FANG / DESERT STORM BLACK ELEPHANT Thursday 20th June THE STRYPES Friday 21st June THE BLUE AEROPLANES PATRICK DUFF / THESE COLOURS Saturday 22nd June PARLOUR FLAMES FEATURING BONEHEAD FROM OASIS / ZEPHYR REIGN / OPEN TO OFFERS / BEN COOLING Sunday 23rd June DEERHOOF / THE NATURALS Monday 24th June DAYJOB / DIVE / SLOPPY JOE Tuesday 25th June THE ASHTON TUCKER BAND + 3 MORE TBC Wednesday 26th June SALLY BRINKWORTH WITH NELL & I / BETA CIVILIAN Thursday 27th June RED JASPER / CRIMSON SKY NEO DEALS Friday 28th June THE ORB Sunday 30th June ACOUSTIC ALL DAYER FEATURING 20 LOCAL ACTS
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ Tel: 01179 074 927 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The Full moon pub, Attic bar, with its Moonshine bar and Shisha bar are all the on the same grounds. This really is a hub for all nightie activities from events, parties, drink and food. To add to this there is also a backpackers hotel which adds an international vibe to a great night out. What more could you ask for?
Full MOON Saturday 1st June
DJ Task
Friday 21st June
DJ Dad
Friday 7th June
G Kinder
Saturday 22nd June
Littleboselecta
Saturday 8th June
Trivial Pursuits Friday 28th June Friday 14th June
Dr Moody
Saturday 15th June
Saturday 29th June
Stevie Bear
Papa Moomin
Trivial Pursuits
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Food served daily Full Moon serves food seven days a week. Roasts on a Sunday with a free Bloody Mary! Don’t forget The Moonshine Bar - A heated undercover bar serving freshly made pizzas from a wood burning oven.
The Attic Bar The Attic Bar is one of Bristol’s long-standing venues in the heart of Bristol’s cultural hub Stokes Croft, fully equipped with an excellent Opus sound system, it’s a perfect venue for live bands, DJ nights and private parties. Please check the website for upcoming nights.
Backpackers The Backpackers Hotel - With over 70 beds and a range of room-types you’ll have plenty of opportunities to get to know like-minded people from around the world. Our hostel is fully equipped to make your stay as comfortable and as enjoyable as possible. A great base for travellers wishing to explore our much-loved City. Beds from £17.50 a night.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––1 North Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR Tel: 0117 9245007 www.fmbristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Hush Hush is a relaxed, stylish bar with a laid back club atmosphere. With it’s fine artwork, beautiful bar area and comfy sofas, it’s a perfect late night venue. An established venue for private parties, with a capacity of 130 it’s the place to celebrate. There is a heated garden, in-house sound system and a 2am weekend licence.
Monday - Tuesdays
AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE HIRE LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO PARTY?
Our venue is suitable for birthdays, leaving parties, work parties, promoter events to name but a few. With a bar that is open til 2.00am, resident DJ’s at your disposal plus the heated back garden and a capacity for up to 130 people Hush Hush makes perfect sense. For bookings please call: 07879 441 047
Every Friday and Saturday
HAVE YOUR PARTY AT HUSH THE IDEAL VENUE FOR ANY PARTY
An established venue for private parties, with a capacity of 130 it’s the place to celebrate any occasion. There is a heated garden, in-house sound system and a 2.00am weekend licence. We take care of everything for you, here at Hush we will help you put on a great party! For bookings please call: 07855 136 240
Saturday 1st June
D3 Garments Promo party
Music by DJ Patman, Dopefeindz and BigSpin b2b Kutz. Free shot and garments on sale. 8.30pm - 2.00am // £2 entry
Saturday 15th June
its a trap
Kemot, Daffy, Armedog, Nusence, Boqsia Berner and Tronikform. 9.00pm - 2.00am // Doors: Charity ......................................................................................................................
FOR BOOKINGS OR MORE INFO Please call Tom on: 07855 136 240 to find out more.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 233 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5QP Tel: 07855 136 240 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Voted The Best Entertainment Pub of Great Britain! Magicians perform every night from 7.00 until 1am! Illusions has 2 Bars one for Drinks and the other for Magic! Home to the exclusive MAGIC WAND COCKTAILS over 4 pints to share! Prices start at £22.50 Open till 1am midweek and 4am at the weekend. Entry is free.
Every Tuesday
MAGIC AND TUNES
GREAT DRINK OFFERS FROM £3.50 VODKA MIXER 2-4-1 SEX ON THE BEACH
Tunes form all decades with music playlists by request to chill out to. Be sure to take advantage of our great range of cocktails and offers. 7.00pm // late - Free entry
Every Wednesday
THE MEGA OPEN MIC NIGHT NIGHT!
MAGICIANS / MUSICIANS / POETS & MORE
Wednesday night is Open MIC night. Think you have the X-FACTOR? Well show us your talents, Full PA system and instruments available Thursday KARAOKE NIGHT - 40 thousand songs to choose from and great drink deals all night long. 7.00pm - late // Free entry
Every Thursday
KARAOKE THURSDAY
40 thousand songs to choose from great drink deals all night long! 7.00pm - late // Free entry
Every Friday
live music & live magic
We offer great Magic Shows free of charge and we host the best musicians in the South West. Open till 3am this is the best value for money bar in Bristol - FACT!
Every Saturday
live music & live magic
3 magicians will have you gasping for breath as they wow you with their Hogwarts talent! Get here early as you maybe queueing to see the show! But don’t worry if you don’t see the show it goes on till 2am! and our musicians will keep you company from 10-12am ......................................................................................................................
MAGIC WAND COCKTAILS & DRINK OFFERS
2-4-1 on selected special cocktails all day, Selected Single spirit plus mixer £3.50, Double spirit and mixer £4.50. ......................................................................................................................
MAGIC ON TAP - HIRING MAGICIANS Contact us on www.illusionsmagicbar.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 2 Byron Place, South Triangle, Clifton, BS8 1JT Tel: 0117 909 3405 www.illusionsmagicbar.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Java is the upmarket venue for Bristol’s elite clubbers. Java prides itself on producing phenomenal drinks made with premium ingredients and delivered with unbeatably friendly and professional service. With a truly unique VIP experience in the Mauretania and a lively and happening dance floor room playing credible commercial tunes.
JAVA Cocktail BAR AND CLUB
Java Cocktail Bar and Club, set over two rooms with the additional exclusivity of the Mauretania Bar and Lounge has built a robust reputation as the premium destination, offering a unique experience of refinement, sophistication and serious partying in Bristol.
MAURETANIA BAR AND LOUNGE
As one of Bristol’s most historic buildings, the Mauretania is an exclusive venue with an abundance of character and charm, luxurious decor to be admired and its very own self contained bar. An array of events may be hosted here from social occasions to product launches and wedding receptions and we offer bespoke packages designed to suit your needs and desires, all tailored to your taste. For more details and enquiries please contact 07925 788 723
COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS
Book in a cocktail master class to learn how to invent, mix, shake and make your own stunning cocktails from a professional experienced cocktail bartender. Please contact: 07925 788 723 or 01179 304 561
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COCKTAILS AND OUT OF OFFICE CLUB
After a long day at work, kick back, unwind and put the world to rights whilst sipping on your favourite tipple! From 5.00pm every week day
Every Wednesday
FREE SALSA - just dance
If Salsa, Bachata, Kuduro, Kizomba and Reggaeton get you moving, join us each week for free with DJ Alain Hernandez. Free Salsa 10.30pm - late
Thursdays
COCKTAILS AND OUT OF OFFICE CLUB
After a long day at work, kick back, unwind and put the world to rights whilst sipping on your favourite tipple! From 5.00pm every week day
Every Friday
BABEL FRIDAYS
Experience our delicious Aperitivo buffet from 7pm along with a cocktail or glass of wine for just £10. Check out our Facebook page for an update on all our new weekly events!! 7.00pm - 4.00am // For Guest List/table bookings contact info@javabristol.co.uk
Every Saturday
SATURDAYS @ JAVA
Welcoming the most elite and glamorous clientele to Bristol’s most in demand night life experience, dance floor tables available or book a table in the Mauretania Bar and Lounge for a true VIP experience. Ladies free before 10.30pm. Normal entry £7/Guest List £5 Text JavaSat +names to 07787 727 972 before 10pm or email info@javabristol.co.uk
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5NF Tel: 01179 304 561 www.javabristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Bristol’s most famous underground club. Situated in a converted warehouse. Hosting a wide range of underground events. It now welcomes a larger crowd of people owing to the mix in music styles on show. The club has a warehouse style interior and covers 3 storeys, 4 dance areas, a huge balcony. Lakota also boasts a massive outside smoking area. Lakota remains one of Bristol’s big players.
Thursday 6th June
NO SCRUBS PRESENTS – NO SCRUBS, ZULU FLEXX, HOLY FUNK
The very best of Nineties & Noughties, RnB, Garage, Drum n Bass, House, Hip Hop, Old Skool, House, Break Beat. Here at No Scrubs we love a threesome as much as everybody else, therefore we are proud to present:
NO SCRUBS
The songs you were too young to go out to. The very best of Nineties and Noughties RnB, Garage, Drum n’ Bass and House.
ZULU FLEXX
The night with its feet on the street but its heart on the beaches of Zanzibar, zulu flexx, Bristol’s 5th element of hip hop brings you cut after cut of the flyest old school tunes. Ladies leave your coats and your men at the door, get ready to pack some funk in that trunk!
HOLY FUNK
The funk brothers present a fine tuned cocktail of all things funky. House, breakbeat, and Hip-Hop to get your body shaking and leave your legs aching.
YES, YOU READ IT RIGHT.... 3 NIGHTS IN ONE TO CAP OFF THE YEAR!!! 10pm - 4am // £5 / £7
Saturday 8th June
PRSPCT UK – SECTION 18 & AGRO
Hard Drum & Bass, Crossbreed & Industrial Hardcore MAIN ROOM: GOLDBERG VARIATIONS - (LIMEWAX & THE PANACEA) / THE OUTSIDE AGENCY THE DJ PRODUCER / I:GOR / THRASHER / JAKUB23 / BELIEVE / DAVE PSYDA ROOM 2: DJ HIDDEN / EYE-D / LIMEWAX / I:GOR / THE DJ PRODUCER / THRASHER / JAKUB23 THE EXECUTIONERS ROOM 3: THE CRIMINAL / 2DARK2CORNISH / HEKTEK / L-TECH B2B G-ZUS / BLAZE DELETED SCENE / ESQUE / DUBSON B2B REX DEX 10pm - 6am // £15 + BF / £20 OTD. www.bristolticketshop.co.uk & www.aggravatedmusic.co.uk
Saturday 22nd June
SHAPEs DOes EXIT - THE OFFICIAL PRE PARTY FT CARL CRAIG
This party is going to be a precursor to the amazing exit festival that will be running from the 10th - 14th of July this year outside of novi sad in Serbia. MAIN ROOM: CARL CRAIG / SIDE A / ODDITY / OLLYWOOD DISCO / FUZZ BUZZ / COJAK ROOM 2: HOSTED BY CRACK MAGAZINE HEADLINER TBC / PARDON MY FRENCH / CRACK DJ’S 10pm - 7am // £10/£12/£15
Sunday 23rd June
O.S.T.R. & HADES W BRISTOL
Polish Hip Hop Stars In Bristol MAIN ROOM: O.S.T.R. / HADES / DJ HAEM / DJ KEBS / SENSI & DJ LEM / MAESTRO 7pm (doors open) 7.45pm - 12pm // £15 adv / £20 atd
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6 Upper York St Bristol, Avon BS2 8QN Tel: 0117 923 2225 www.lakota.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The Lanes is fast establishing itself amongst the ranks of city’s most respected music venues. As well as playing host to both international and local live music and clubnights, The Lanes also offers round the clock bowling, an Italian style pizzeria, karaoke, a vintage shop and even a bed for the night. All in a genuinely laid back atmosphere.
Saturday 1st June DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT with ‘CENTREFOLDS’ playing live, support TBC.
With John The Mod and guests spinning the best 60’s Garage Beats, Northern Soul, 60’s Grooves, Rock & Roll, Two Tone, Tamla, Alt 80’s, Mod & Indie Anthems!! 9pm - 3am // £5 door, £4 adv.
Fridays 7th June Funk & Bowl and The Lanes presents The Allergies, Greg Blackman & Support
Funk & bowl brings you a night of 100% funk & soul for all lovers of good music. Other DJ’s and live act’s on the night are Greg Alexander and Soul Big 9.00 till late // £3 adv / £4 on the door
Saturday 8th June DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT with ‘THE SMITHS IS DEAD’ playing live.
THE SMITHS IS DEAD Two 1 hours sets of THE SMITHS classics from one of the UKs best Smiths tribs. With John The Mod and guests spinning the best 60’s Garage Beats, Northern Soul, 60’s Grooves, Rock & Roll, Two Tone, Tamla, Alt 80’s, MOD & INDIE Anthems!! 9pm - 3am // £5 Advance tickets
Friday 14th June Ghetto Funk Presents... Stickybuds, B-side and Goodgroove
STICKYBUDS / B-SIDE / GOODGROOVE Bear La Soul / Kotch / Bear Twists Howla and Matt Ma G Five Dollar Shake / Top Hat! Getting you all hyped up for the festival season we are smashing out 9 hours of Ghetto Funk and Breaks. Expect funky decor, lighting show, and some serious bass! Get down early to enjoy the sun, BBQ and good vibes!
Saturday 15th June DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT with ‘TIERS’ with support from ‘AN AXE’ playing live.
With John The Mod and guests spinning the best 60’s Garage Beats, Northern Soul, 60’s Grooves, Rock & Roll, Two Tone, Tamla, Alt 80’s, Mod & Indie Anthems!! 9pm - 3am // £5 door, £4 adv.
Friday 21st June THREE KINGS HIGH E.P LAUNCH
Three kings high celebrate there E.P launch with a full live set, support bands and DJ’s, live graffiti and some special surprises. Free Entry
Saturday 22nd June DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT with live band TBC.
With John The Mod and guests spinning the best 60’s Garage Beats, Northern Soul, 60’s Grooves, Rock & Roll, Two Tone, Tamla, Alt 80’s, Mod & Indie Anthems!! 9pm - 3am // £5 door, £4 adv.
Friday 28th June BACK TO THE FUTURE PARTY
FREE POPCORN / CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN DJ’s A party dedicated to the classic film Movie showings - All 3 Films! 8pm-3am // £3-4 adv / £5 on the door
.................................................... Regulars ................................................ Fridays The Lanes new regular Friday night club night. Very special live acts each week. Late Night Pizzas. Midnight Happy Hour on bowling, beer and spirits.
£3.50 Bowling // £3.50 White Russians BOWLING
With 5 vintage alleys, live music and food. 1 lane: £26 per hour for up to 6 people.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE Tel: 0117 325 1979 www.thelanesbristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
La Rocca is conveniently located on the Clifton Triangle and has been one of Bristol’s most popular night clubs for over 20 years. Famed for its great atmosphere, value for money drinks offers every night and friendly service La Rocca continues to be the ultimate party venue for ‘nice’ people! We welcome one and all to the great La Rocca.
Every Thursday
ThE WEEkEND STARTS hERE!
ALSo available for private party/groups of 50 OR MORE!
With the weekend fast approaching why not bring your friends to Bristol’s friendliest night club for a feast of cheesy music and great value for money drinks offers! Ideal for celebrations, office parties or just a good old boogie with your mates, this is the way to start the weekend! 10.00pm - 3.00am // Free entry
Every Friday
the ultimate after work party!
La Rocca is the ideal place to let your hair down at the end of a long hard week, this busy night is popular with unpretentious young professionals who enjoy carrying on there after work drinks until the small hours of the morning! Our excellent DJ raises the roof with the very best cheesy tunes from the past 4 decades! 10.00pm - 3.30am // £3 - Discounts @ laroccabristol.co.uk
Every Saturday
The BIG ONE!
GET here Early TO Avoid the q’S
Popular for over 20 years La Rocca’s Saturday night always succeeds in bringing a full house of ‘nice’ people who enjoy a huge selection of cheesy classics and drinks offers that won’t dent your bank account! Whilst we are always very busy we still welcome groups, so why not arrange a guest list? 10.00pm - 4am // £3.00 before 11pm £4 after
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DRINKS OFFERS
AVAILABLE EVERY NIGHT
Smirnoff double vodka & mix £4.50, Double house spirit & mix £4.90 Double premium spirit & mix £5.50, 3 Bottles selected alcopop / lager £6, Vodka & energy drink Jug £12.
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STUDENT PARTY? OFFICE PARTY? Birthday Party? La rocca is available for private parties
La Rocca is also the ideal venue for private parties of 50 people upwards. We can host your event Sunday through to Thursday and we always ensure we tailor the venue to best cater for your requirements.
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GUEST LISTS AND PARTY BOOKINGS
For guestlists and party bookings please call: 01179 260 924 or 07768 261287 or if you prefer just log on to www.laroccabristol.co.uk for more information.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7-9 Triangle South, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1EY Tel: 01179 260 924 www.laroccabristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The legendary Lizard Lounge, located on Queens Road, continues to be the ultimate student party venue during the week leading up to the ever popular weekend party nights. Playing the very best in classic party tunes, chart and anthems the atmosphere is second to none! Don’t forget our famous cocktail jugs, shooters and special offers!
Every Monday
START THE WEEK...
THE LIZARD LOUNGE WAY!
One of the biggest nights of the week as the Lounge welcome party hungry students to start the week with our DJ playing the best student anthems and classics. Our normal drinks offers and legendary jugs and cocktails ensure that this is the ideal way to avoid those 9am Tuesday morning lectures! Every Tuesday
LIZARD TUESDAY
£2 VODKA MIXER / SELECTED SHOTS £1.50 AND SELECTED LAGER £1
Tuesdays are ever popular with students wishing to distract themselves from the hard grind of the academic week and just want to kick back to great party tunes and enjoy the odd jug or two of our famous cocktails. Every Wednesday
THE ORIGINAL SPORTSNIGHT!
HOT & SWEATY AFTER THE MATCH? TIME TO PARTY!
Hot and sweaty after the match? Time to party! The Lounge is the ultimate Sports team party venue with all our normal drinks offers including our mighty jugs. The cheesiest DJ’s raise the roof with classic student anthems! Every Thursday
PARTy NIGhT!*
Particularly popular as a party night, so if your sports club, your society or friends need a venue for a student party... the Lounge is the place for you, we are more than happy to arrange guest lists for this popular session. Every Friday
ThE WEEkEND STARTS hERE!
After a long week you deserve the best night out and we provide the ultimate party. So whether you are continuing your after work drinks, meeting up with old friends or want to boogie the night away, join us and start the weekend at the Legendary Lizard Lounge! Every Saturday
ThE BIG SATuRDAy!
Always ultimately popular, with the best DJ’s, our superb selection of cocktails and jugs and the friendliest staff in town we give you the best night out. Saturdays at the lounge are famous for a good reason! ...........................................................................................................
STUDENT GUESTLISTS & PROMOTERS WELCOME For guestlists and party bookings please call 07789 103 740.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 66 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU Tel: 01179 497 778 www.lizardloungebristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
A haunt for both locals and students all through the year and is consistently busy 7 nights a week. Fact! With seriously low drink prices and a consistently lively atmosphere every night of every week. Fancy some unpretentious good old fashioned merriment followed by dancing the night away into the wee hours of the morning? Mbargo it is then!
Every Monday
THE BOUNCE SUISSE TONY
Fun and funky feel good grooves to start your week with a bounce in your step. DJ Suisse Tony will be your resident soundtrack provider. Every Tuesday
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH DJ JEWELL
Tracks you love to hear all night long. DJ Jewell will be your host for the evening at the hippest and of course the happiest place to be on a Tuesday. Every Wednesday
SLAM ON THE BREAKS
benny kane and friends
Our jet setting DJ Benny Kane showcases why he’s in demand all over the world playing Dubstep, Breakbeat, Electro and everything in between. Every Thursday
DAFT FUNK
benny kane and friends
Daft Funk serves up a special selection of tracks spanning across the years. Modern and classic takes across all genres. Get involved every Thursday. Every Friday
Melting pot SUISSE TONY
Start the weekend with a bang with Suisse Tony playing music that will keep you going all weekend long. Thank Funk it’s Friday! Every Saturday
higher ground JAMBO
Get your sweet little behind down to Bristol’s best loved bar and shake it all over the place! DJ Jambo whisks you away to a melodious wonderland across a colourful spectrum of music. Every Sunday
SUNDAY CLUB
Jay Wilcox / DJ Amo / Jambo
Miss work on Monday but don’t miss this night.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Triangle, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1ER Tel: 01179 253 256 www.mbargobristol.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Now open way after most bars have packed up and gone home, Mbargo Lounge is one of Bristol’s best-stocked bars, so whether its an exotic cocktail made with our huge selection of premium spirts, or just a pint of beer or cider, Mbargo Lounge is an oasis where you can soak up the atmosphere whilst enjoying the truly eclectic and soulful tunes served up by some of Bristol’s most esteemed DJ’s.
Monday - Thursday All Night
Happy Hour Prices Vodka Mixer £1.70 Double £2.90 Pint of Mbargo Beer £2.00 Selected Bottled Larger £1.50 Selected Alcopops £1.50 2 for 1 Cocktails £7.00 Sambuca / Tequila Shot £2.00 Jager Bombs £2.00 (Btw. 12-1am) Every Friday
ONE LOVE BEN DALEY
Join us to enjoy a selection of classic house, Disco and Rare Groove to start off the weekend. Open late into the early hours Fridays at Mbargo Lounge is the perfect place to party all night long. A great crowd, quality drinks selection and great music! Open until the small hours Every Saturday
SAT IN THE LOUNGE DJ Amo and SPECIAL GUEST DJ’S
On Saturdays come to enjoy the Mbargo Lounge exquisite cocktail list and the biggest party of the week with DJ Amo playing everything from Motown to Reggae, Disco to Breaks and Rare Groove to Soul. Mbargo Lounge is the place to be! Open until the small hours ........................................................................................................... Private Party Bookings
HAVE YOUR PARTY AT MBARGO LOUNGE HIRE OUR UPSTAIRS ROOM
We can host your party for up to 150 guests in our bar free of charge on any night, subject to numbers attending (and bar spend on Fridays and Saturdays only). If that’s not enough, there’s a luxurious upstairs lounge bar that you and your friends can have all to yourselves for up to 50 people. Call now or fill out our party booking form to get your celebration organised.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 37 Triangle West, Clifton, Bristol Tel 01179 406 101 www.mbargolounge.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Bright Red, behind the market on St Nicks street, a three floor mad funhouse that specialises in super sweaty aural delights of Rock n Roll, Pop and Disco. We pride ourselves on being Free to enter nearly every night, without compromising on our entertainment. Upstairs or downstairs you won’t be going anywhere quite like here!
CLUB NIGHTS
LIVE MUSIC
Pirate Cat
Cherri Fhosphate Nudy Bronque - Towers
Saturday 1st June The best in current and classic punk, indie, electro and dance floors anthems. Free entry
Saturday 8th June
DGDC
Alt, new wave, indie. From the 70’s to current we’ll be playing it all. From Blondie to Meatloaf and back again via a different route. Free entry!
Saturday 15th June
Howling Owl presents Saturday 22nd June
I love the 80’s
All the 80’s classic you know and love with out having to be ashamed of it! Free Entry
Saturday 29th June
Roll Over Beethoven
50’s Rock and Roll, 60’s Beat and Garage, 70’s Soul and New Wave and 80’s Anthems. Rock and Roll all night and party every day!!
Thursday 6th June
8pm // £5
Friday 14th June
The Tune Factory Featuring The Heavy Jets 9pm // Free
Wednesday 19th June
Inner Jungle Presents 8.30 // Free
Thursday 20th June
Circus City 8.30pm
Wednesday 26th June
Mary Ocher + Supports 8.30pm
Thursday 27th June
Our nameless boy - minimum 8.30 // Free
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quiz - box buster / Free Chilli HOSTED BY PADDY & PAT
5 free chilli 5 rounds including a music intros round, film, general, picture and specialists, Free hot chilli and a bonus round of ranging from £50 to £150. A fun quiz for all you people who like answering question without having to do an impression of a monkey for bonus points.
Every Friday
The Tune Factory
The best Indie, Rock and New Wave in town. Resident Dj SteveBob brings you the latest indie and chart and well as a different themed night each week. Expect everything you’d need from a Friday night plus great drink offers before 11pm. 8.00pm till 11.00pm // Free entry
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7-9 St Nicholas Street, Bristol Tel: 07546082009 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Set in an old converted skatepark with a network of warehouses, cobbled front courtyard and large outdoor riverside terrace, Motion provides a unique backdrop for an explosive season of seminal events, its going to be bigger, better and more mind-bendingly brilliant than ever before!
Friday 7th June
THE BLAST PRESENTS STB Main Room:
ANDY C / LOADSTAR / P MONEY / 12TH PLANET / JOKER / ROCKWELL Tunnel hosted by Trap Magazine:
SHADOW CHILD / FOUNDATION AKA STICKY Saturday 8th June
JUST JACK
Just Jack Warehouse:
A GUY CALLED GERALD (LIVE) / DAN GHENACIA / DELANO SMITH Tunnel:
TIGER AND WOODS / MARK E / CAMPION Cave:
THE SHAPES BOUTIQUE / BILLY DISNEY Friday 14th June
RHYME AND REASON PRESENTS... Main Room:
KRS ONE / PETE ROCK / MYSTRO / LEAFDOG AND BVA Room 2:
PETE CANNON / MR BENN Friday 21st June
HAZE: ETON MESSY | TROUPE | MAD LUV room 1 Eton Messy:
BREACH / DETROIT SWINDLE / AARON LIPSETT Room 2 - Troupe:
BODDIKA / LOCKED GROOVE Saturday 22nd June
FANTAZIA - SUPERHEROES 2
Main Arena: Fantazia old skool legends 88-95
RATPACK / JILTED GENERATION / BILLY ‘DANIEL’ BUNTER B2B SLIPMATT EASYGROOVE AND MC ROBBIE DEE / DJ BUNJY AND MC JOE PENG Arena 2: Jungle and DnB
DJ BROCKIE AND MC DET / NICKY BLACKMARKET B2B FUNKY FLIRT AND MC ALPHABETICAL / SCOTTY AND MC JAMIE IRIE Arena 3: Happy Hardcore 95-99
SCOTT BROWN / DEMO B2B SLIPMATT AND MC MARLEY VIBES AND MC CHARLIE B / BILLY ‘DANIEL’ BUNTER DJ SY AND MC SYNERGY Monday 24th June
ARTFUL UK TOUR Main room:
ARTFUL / RUDE KID / THIEVES/ BROMLEY / KEYED UP/ JAYLAXX
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 74-78 Avon Street, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0PX Tel: 01179 723 111 More on Facebook –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Wolfies is the place for live music and late night party. It’s the place you’ll get the opportunity to see up and coming bands, to bust some moves on the dance floor, to watch talented artists paint live, to hear some quality musicians come together and jam their hearts out. We are open 7 nights a week and look forward to seeing you soon....
Saturday 1st June
Tuesday 18th June
Sunday 2nd June
Thursday 20th June
Killamonjambo]The Sneak Eazies and Emmett Brown. A night of ska and reggae worship £3/4 DJ Joe Coates Free Entry
Tuesday 4th June
Live Lite Promotions £2/3
Thursday 6th June
Drawn Recordings and DJ Vallee £3/4
Friday 7th June
The Red Shark Sound System and Doll State £3/4
Saturday 8th June
The Mighty Vipers Big Top and Smiling Ivy £3/4
Sunday 9th June
Tap Tap Theatre Night £2/3
Tuesday 11th June
Live music and performance until midnight and DJ Dave remix £2/3
Thursday 13th June
Beyond Rivers and Locks At Brisfest’s June Fundraiser, programmed by New Generation Takeover with DJ support from DJ Sho’Nuff. Free
Friday 14th June
Yes Rebels and support £3/4
Saturday 15th June
Running Numbers / Tiny Dragons £3/4
Sunday 16th June
DJ Big Chief Weird Bird
Russian Winter A night of costume, performance, Balkan beats and bass ‘til late. £2/3 Moriaty, The Thralls and Dive £3/4
Friday 21st June
M.O.D folk and support A night of foot stomping folk £3/4
Saturday 22nd June
Bristol’s Big Green Market Live music outside Mr Wolf’s all day and then from 9pm Sam Green and the Midnight Heist and the Grizzly Grasshoppers. DJ ‘til 4am £3/4
Sunday 23rd June
DJ Big Chief Weird Bird “Heads down, no nonsense, mindless boogie.” Free
Tuesday 25th June
L!ve Zine presents: I am Horse, Elly McCabe and more. £2/3
Thursday 27th June
SpeakEasy! Live music £3/4
Friday 28th June
The Soul Strutters and support £3/4
Saturday 29th June
Rin Tin Tin and Red Hot Gypsy Fever £3/4
Sunday 30th June DJ ‘til late Free
.................................................... Regulars ................................................ Every Monday SongSmith A treasure chest of bands and performers playing live quality acoustic & folk music, showcasing both local and national talent. Free Entry. 3rd DJ Sho Nuff 10th DJ Alfie 17th DJ Sho Nuff 24th DJ Alfie
Every Wednesday Mr. Wolfs Open Mic
An open stage for any musician/comedian/band of any level to perform at our friendly open mic nights. A free beer for performers and 2-4-1 noodles for all. Free Entry. 5th DJ Alfie 12th DJ Chazzie Jay 19th Little Bo Selecta 25th DJ Jack Baldus
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 33 St Stephens Street, Bristol, BS1 1JX Tel: 0117 9273221 Web: www.mrwolfs.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Pam Pam is Bristol’s newest and freshest late night destination. The former Joe Public has been given a fantastic new refurbishment that has to be seen. Luxurious and funky surroundings offer you the chance to party in style to a weekly line up that is second to none. We invite you down to Clifton’s hot new venue.
Every Monday
LIFE
Pam Pam is located conveniently on the Triangle. This is the night Bristol students have been waiting for... The only VIP themed club on the Triangle which gives a stylish space to relax and unwind with friends in an environment of sophisticated privacy and a chance to blend with Bristol’s most elite crowd. The city’s leading DJ’s will be playing classic student anthems and the chart toppers you know and love. £4 guestlist £5 on the door - Guestlist and VIP bookings contact 07725 489 224.
Every Tuesday
LIVE MUSIC
With Special Guests. Check Pam Pam website for live Tuesday listings. Every Wednesday
VARSITY
Varsity Wednesdays is the biggest post match party, providing a wild party that is everyone’s favourite night out. Moving over to Pam Pam is the first step in Varsity becoming bigger and better than ever! Every Thursday
PROHIBITION
Prohibition brings a taste of the 1920’s to the speakeasy that is Pam Pam. Sneak down to this intimate venue for a night of debauchery and Electro swing vibes. With live acts appearing regularly this is a club night like no other in town and will leave holes in the soles of your feet after a night on the unique porcelain dancefloor. Every Friday
THE WEEKEND PART 1 DJ MATTY
Weekends at Pam Pam will offer you the highest quality late night atmosphere and party vibes with great DJ’s playing the music you love. £5 Entry
Every Saturday
THE WEEKEND PART 2 special guests
Weekends at Pam Pam will offer you the highest quality late night atmosphere and party vibes with great DJ’s playing the music you love. Come down, get involved and live it up. £5 Entry
Every Sunday
LIVE MUSIC & SUNDAY SESSIONS
Experience live music at Pam Pam with our amazing live sessions.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Queens Avenue, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU Tel: 0117 973 1249 www.pampam.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Bristol’s newest Magic Venue. Smoke & Mirrors is open 6 days a week with live music every weekend and great drink deals all week. Its free entry into the pub and every last Thursday of the month you can see award winning magicians perform great magic up close in an intimate 50 seat venue. Smoke & Mirrors is located directly behind the Bristol Hippodrome, by the stage door.
Free Hire
The Magic Theatre a 50-80 capacity room
Projector / Seating / Buffets / Karaoke / Disco Business Meetings / Live Bands Please get in touch if you are interested ...................................................................................................................... Every Friday and Saturday
Live Music Steve Williams
Jo Casta
Ryan Inglis
Will Blake
Pat Mcintyre
Aoife Sullivan
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LIVE MAGIC SHOWS: Friday 31st May - Saturday 1st June
Matthew Le Mottée
Direct from cruising the world Matt brings his fantastic magic show to Smoke & Mirrors. Tickets from £12
Friday 7th June
Young & Strange
Direct from Penn & Tellers and Fool Us. Tickets from £12
Friday 14th & Saturday 15th June
PAUL DRAPER
Direct from Las Vegas. Tickets from £12
Saturday 22nd June
KOCKOV
Come and witness ‘The Man, The Mind, The Mullet.’ Tickets from £12
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 8 Denmark Street Bristol BS1 5DQ Tel: 01179 290 362 www.smokeandmirrorsbar.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The world famous Star & Garter has been owned by the legendary Dutty Ken with his unique reggae dancehall blend for almost two decades. With great friendly bar staff offering bargains from taps, through the fridge right up to top shelf, the party atmosphere promotes positive vibes from all who make this journey to part of Montpelier’s Bohemian quarter. “You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here”
Saturday 1st June
Star and garter presents Coast 2 Coast
Featuring the legendary Raw Master D of Powerjam radio at the controls playing the best of Funky house, Progressive house, Dubstep, Drum and Base, Reggae Dance Hall, Soul and Hip Hop 9pm – 4am // £3 b4 12 £4 after
Friday 7th June
Saturday 15th June
NYTRO
Reggae, Soul and More 9pm – 4am // £3 b4 12 £4 after
Friday 21st June
nestafari sounds
Roots, Rock, Dancehall, Reggae and Dub 9pm – 4am // free b4 12 £3 after
Deluxs plus guest
Saturday 22nd June
9pm – 4am // Free b4 12 £3 after
9pm – 4am // Free B4 12 £3 after
Roots Reggae Dubstep
Saturday 8th June
PAPA SMURF
Reggae and Dancehall 9pm – 4am // Free b4 12 £3 after
SHADOW VISISON
Friday 28th June
RICKY
Reggae and Dancehall 9pm – 4am // FREE B4 12 £3 after
Saturday 14th June
GRASSROOTS
SKYLION & DJ FLORA Playing Roots Reggae Dance Hall 9pm – 4am // Free b4 12 £3 after
Saturday 29th June
BREADY BANTON Roots and Reggae 9pm – 4am
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Wedensdays
Reggae.
Reggae and Dancehall.
PAPA SMURF
DUTTY KEN
9.00pm - 1 30am // Free Entry
9.00pm - 1 30am // Free entry
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Reggae and Dancehall.
Reggae Roots and Culture.
DUTTY KEN
9.00pm - 1 30am // Free entry
BEEFY HYTAL ROCKAS 9.00pm - 1 30am // Free entry
This month happy hour on ale 9pm TILL 11pm Plus cheap doubles bottles and cans. Normal pub games and snacks.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 33 Brook Rd, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5LR Tel: 0117 940 5552 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Bristol’s only music venue and club on a boat! From live toe-tapping Americana to the dirtiest Dubstep this side of London and everything in between, we have all your musical needs covered. We play host to the cream of the city’s weekly club nights as well as national and international touring live acts every week. Welcome aboard!
Sunday 2nd June
TRAMPLED BY TURTLES Thursday 6th June
TORO Y MOI Featuring: Sunless ‘97 Saturday 8th June
THE EGG * Rescheduled show. All original tickets still valid.
Sunday 23rd June
IN THIS MOMENT Tuesday 25th June
TOM TOM CLUB Friday 28th June
RUMOUR MILL Friday 5th July
TIFT MERRITT
Monday 10th June
HIP HOP SHAKESPEARE PRESENTS: RICHARD II LIVE FEAT: BASHY + AKALA
Saturday 6th July
ORLA GARTLAND
Friday 14th June
JAMES SKELLY AND THE INTENDERS
Tuesday 16th July
EMILY’S ARMY
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CLUB & Regular Nights Thursdays
PRESSURE
Bristol’s best indie and alternative club with 2 for 1 drinks all night, guestlist entry deals and cheap cocktail pitchers. Free before 10pm / £3 NUS / £4
Fridays
51°27’
Showcasing some of the biggest names in House, Garage, Techno, Grime and Bass music every week. #followourlead Free guestlist / £5 before midnight
Saturdays
POP CONFESSIONAL
Guilty pop pleasures from the Sixties to today in the main room, plus Classic Hip-Hop and RnB on the top deck. Free before 10pm / £5 before midnight
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB Tel: 01179 293 301 www.theklabristol.co.uk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The Woods is a long established landmark of Bristol, which has been going strong for over five years. We have one of the biggest spirit selections in Bristol, not to mention a massive selection of bottled beers. When it comes to weekend no bar does it like us, open till 4am on Friday and 6am on Saturday where we work through all the different types of music possible until the early hours.
Come and play at “Bristols Best Fun-Time Bar” (Bristol Cocktail Week Awards 2012) Every Monday
2 pint pitcher deal
2 pint pitcher of Grolsch Blonde £6 all night long. Every Sunday
Kick back Sundays
Sunday 2-4-1 all-day cocktails. Everyday
Drinks OFFERS 2-4-1 Cocktails £6 pitchers of Grolsch Blonde 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Private Hire
Book our mezzanine area for up to 40 guests. Available all night Sunday to Thursday and until 11pm Fridays and Saturdays. We can also tailor food and drink packages for you and your guests. ...................................................................................................................... Cocktail
Cocktail of the month: Harbour
No summer? Who cares!? That’s not gonna stop us from enjoying this most refreshing of summer cocktails made with pear vodka, elderflower, apples and a hint of ginger! Whisky
Whisky of the month: Suntory Hibiki 21yr old
Unbelievably balanced and dangerously drinkable, Hibiki 21yr has been named World’s Best Blended Whisky at the World Whisky Awards 3 times in the last 4 years. It’s basically pretty awesome stuff, and we’ve finally got hold of a bottle! Beer
Beer of the month: Bacchus Frambozen
A premium raspberry flavoured beer for which Belgium is well known. Hand wrapped and presented in half champagne bottles, this is a remarkable beer.
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 1 Park Street Avenue, Bristol, BS1 5JN Tel: 0117 925 0890 www.theelbowroom.co.uk –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––