Bristol Night Clubs

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Hello, visiting Bristol on a Monday. Where would be good to go? Many thanks.

hi there . coming to bristol in march for my cousins birthday . 6 of us all male & around 30 yrs old . looking for the best bars & nightclub to book a table & drinks but also what club have the best female talent :) thanks

About to move to Bristol, a year experience working in a nightclub/restaurant. Looking for somewhere to work, any suggestions?

getting to bristol on a tuesday night about midnight, is anywhere open that you don't need a student card for? x

Hi Nica, Oceana officially opens at 10pm and closes at 3.30am. Door entry fee ranges from £6 - £10
- the bar at the bottom is open before hand

first time in bristol, want to go for night clubing with friends,we choose to go to oceana, may i know how much the entrance fee for saturday night and what time the opening of the club..thanks...xxx

@CConey: For that age range I would highly recommend either Walkabout or Reflex. Reflex is on Baldwin street just minutes away from Jongleurs and plays mostly 80’s music with a touch of 90’s cheese. Walkabout on the other hand is a bit further away but plays current chart music downstairs and a mixture of cheese upstairs from the 80’s 90’s and today. Hope you have a great night!

Going to Bristol in March for a 50th birthday, going to Jongleurs but would like some advice on where to afterwards. There is a mixture of ages, from 30 up to 65 so looking for somewhere that would suit everyone. Any ideas gratefully recieved xx

After seeing so many mixed reviews on Syndicate me and my friend decided to give it a chance on Saturday night, what with the Hoff being there. I’ve never seen such a poor excuse for a super club in all my life - admittedly most drinks are £1.95 but because of this, there are loads of people which are completely off of their face – which the bouncers are somewhat slow at dealing with. Whilst me and my friend were waiting at the bar, someone was sick over the bar and the floor and it took in excess of 20 minutes before a member of staff dealt with this, in the meantime, people were walking through it… Most of the floor surfaces were very sticky (the carpets in particular could do with a clean) and my shoes kept on sticking to the floor. I have to say I won’t be going back in a hurry and will be sticking to what I know best, either Java or Oceana.

Yo bros, went in syndicate tonight.. what a pile of dump - i see what you guys mean you love it or hate it.
it was full of losers tonight, were in oceana now, much better a touch of class to it.
good site, cheers
london saints

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I am in town from Canada visiting bro, looking for a big club were I can Ball with Bottle service or VIP booths. I like house and retro, Could use company of 2 girls no strings attached...

Depsite the current press about Luminar Leisure, we can confirm that Oceana Bristol is OPEN AS NORMAL this weekend - Thanks, the BristolNightlife.com team.

It might be, it's all a bit up in the air. Adminstrators need to decide what to do, then will base a decision on whether they will try and sell it as a going concern or just strip the place and sell the parts.

With luminar going bust this week will Oceana still be open this weekend?

@Luke.. Timbuk 2 and Basement 45 are usually open til early hours of the morning.. try them if you want to stay up all night! usually drum n bass, trance, techno etc!

HELP!! got a cheap train that'll leave me in bristol overnight on a thursday night 10 nov, any gigs nights on that'll tide me over til 6 am????

Hi, Tribe of frog have cancelled on 29th and im stuck with a non-refundable hotel room! Does anyone know any good rock clubs or underground psy trance type venues in Bristol?! Haha not asking for too much! P.s. i love drum and bass as well, but don't want to get shot if its anything like Brum. ;0)

rudeyg - At home! if you are 17 you should not be out drinking in bars or clubs

we are in bristol for thursday 13th
is there anywhere to go for trance?
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for somewhere in bristol that ooozes class. Somewhere with fine liquor, that plays cool jazz or has a guy playing background piano in the corner. A place where you would feel good going in a suit on an awesome first date. Any thoughts? The music is a must for me as I think it provides the atmosphere. (NB when I say jazz, think more big band/ swing etc. than world fusion!) I look to your expertise for the answer :)

Hey please can someone help me with this!!! Im 17 and not 18 for a while and live near bristol... there is so many places I can't get into as a lot of my friends are 18/19... is there anywhere good in bristol that under 18s can get into? Or that is easy on the i.d'ing? I do look older but most places ID anyway these days... Where do you suggest that is a good night for a 17 year old?? Cheers guys

it is anything good to do sundays? because this month I am comming to bristol only sunday night. thanks!!

Is anny dubstep party coming soon ?

HIIIII Its my 21st birthday on the 15th october so a big group are coming up from wolverhampton where are the best places to go and where can i get discount entry or put our names on guest lits etc :)

Tuesday's dont really have too much going on, you'll find some of the bars open, but the main night clubs are usually closed. Propaganda is at the Syndicate every wednesday.

ie: tonight

anything good on on a tuesday?

Sorry, not the manager Gary, just a random regular.... lock in at the Hatchet, you must be confused ;-)

I'm coming to see a mate tomorrow (sunday) till next weds, and definitely wanna go party as soon as I get there, where's best ?!

Yes Gary, the Hatchet is pretty good! Did we have a lock in with you once, ask your bar man Ed ;) - that's if you are the Gary (manager) were thinking about?

Hatchet is awesome on Wednesdays, in fact it is every day!

@Jules: I would recommending contacting o2 Academy: 0117 927 9227
@Rla: I don't believe is are any other under 18 nights planned. Keep an eye on our event pages for up and coming events
@Bill: I would recommend The Bunker. Check our reviews for details
@Bob:The only place to go on a wednesday night is Propaganda @ Syndicate

Cheers
Rikky

hey. can anyone tell me if bristol is good to go out on the drink on a wednsday night. if yes where and when

Just wondering what the good student bars are in a friday night as heading over next weekend also whatsb the 'get sexy' night like in syndicate on a saturday night?

Is there any good under 18 nights apart from Oceana, Ive been there too many times!!!

Has anyone had problems getting in to the o2 Academy on a Fri night with a citizen card as ID? My firends don't think it will be accepted.

Looking to roll up Halloween weekend with the boys, anything special going on??

Yo! I'm french so my english aren't good. I search good party in Bristol, I return in france the 23th (:

@John: Glad you like our Top 5. They are in the top 5 for a reason :-)
@Steph: To be honest it could of been anyone, i would check out picture-pal.co.uk or dontstayin.com
@Jess: The only club that I'm aware of, open on a Monday is the bunker. Maybe a bit quite as the students aren't here.

Cheers
Rikky

Just check the top 5 venues.. Oceana is very good, and Reflex is good for the cheese!

I went to bsb waterfront yesterday (sat 24th) Some man took my picture i was just wondering where i could find it? Thanks!

I have a stag party of 28 coming to bristol on saturday 30th july, what are the best clubs that we can end up in at end of night and will we have trouble with large numbers?

Any good largish clubs open this monday?

@Mossy: Pubs are not strict on footwear but some of the bars and most of the clubs are. We would recommend wearing shoes. We also recommend that you split into smaller groups when queuing as some venues will turn a large group away.

@Kristine: For a mixture of ages we would have to say go to Oceana, as there is something in there for everyone. BSB or Lloyds on the waterfront would be a good bar to start off in.

@Zoe: We would recommend Java for this, as it tends to attract a more mature audience. If you fancy cheese however, then Reflex on Baldwin Street is for you!

@Alun Jones: Most clubs are stag friendly providing that you are being sensible. Lloyds on the waterfront is a good place to start off, or Eton on Baldwin Street if a cocktail is more your thing.

@Allan: We would recommend shoes, rather than trainers as some places will not let you in otherwise.

@xJakeyEvsx: A Friday night would be best, we would recommend Phat Fridays in Oceana.

Hey me and a group of 10 lads are heading to Bristol from Ireland for a friend's birthday at the end of August. Are pubs/nightclubs strict on footwear? Will any pubs refuse us going in as such a large group? Thanks

I am going to have a big 3-0 bday party on 27 August...there will be a range of ages ...any ideas of good bars/clubs/venues with music?

We're planning a hen night in Bristol this September. Most of us are in our late 20s/early 30s and want to avoid places full of teenagers (especially chavvy ones). We won't be dressed as bunnygirls or smurfs either! We'd like to go to a few bars with a good atmosphere and rock/indie/old skool music and then head to a decent late night club playing funky house or something similar where we can dance until our feet hurt. Do you have any suggestions? Ta x

Hi,

I am bringing a group of 14 to Bristol for a stag do on the Saturday of the harbour festival,just wondering which clubs if any are fancy dress fiendly, and what are the best pubs/bars to go to?

Thanks
Al.

A group of 10 are coming down on Thursday 21st July for a work meeting and were wondering if we can get into most place on the thursday and friday night wearing trainers???

Alright there? Me and 8 other mates are heading to Bristol at the end of a July for a night out. We don't know whether to go on Thursday or Friday? Could you help with which night is busiest and possible locations? Is Thursday student night?
Cheers, Jake.

Hi Francesca, Oceana is currently the best venue in Bristol. Whether students nights are on or off it is still Bristol's busiest night club so yes it will still be good, just how busy on a Monday not to sure. Most of the people that used to go to Panache now go to Oceana, and they put some brilliant nights on.

Just wondering if Oceana is still open on monday nights throughout the summer even though they don't have their student night on

Would this still be a decent place to end up on a monday? Or probably the best place to go? What is bristol like on a monday night?

@Billy East: The next under 18's night in Bristol is at Oceana on 24th July. Thanks, Ed.

My mates 18th hes got his girlfriend with him whos 16 any Under 18s nights tonight in any club. Or would she be able to get in with us 2 with her.

@Kellydanc:
I would recommend going to the ICE room at oceana. They play a good variety of music.

@Lisa:
If you go to hotels on the top menu, you can find one near where you are planning to drink for the night.

Me and a few friends are thinking of coming up for an 18th. we are wondering where the best place to stay would be?

15 of us are coming up on Sat 28th for a hen. Think we're staying next to waterfront. Will we have a good night if we stay down there + go to oceana??? (if so-where would you recommend in the waterfront)? We r 25-29 year olds. Like funky house/pop etc.
Or is it worth going into town centre?? x

Hi Jo Jo.. if you are looking for a more mature audience then I would suggest Java.. have a look at Java cocktail bar & club under the reviews menu.

where is good for twenty year olds on a saturday night? All the main clubs seem to be full of 12 year old these days!

If your venue isn't on here.. why not? It's free:
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im looking for wednesday night out in bristol . where it is . in which pub . plzzz.. help

Panache has closed down, however the Phat Friday's, and Paparrazzi events from panache with the same team are being held at Oceana night club on Fridays, and Platform 1 on Saturday's. Panache will most likely rebrand and re-open. It's all happening at Oceana at the moment, so for a good night head down the waterfront and finish up in Oceana and the Gala Casino!

Panache will not be re-opening - look at this; http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/news/Council-stands-decision-shut-nightclub/article-3515969-detail/article.html

Hi does anyone know if Panache is open now? or when it will be open? Thanks.

@Sanj: Normal clubbing wear, jeans and t-shirt is recommended. An expection was made last week because of the foam party, but normally you would be turned away. Thanks

yeah do it will be fine

HI, It is our first time to Bristol and as it is a Summer Hanky Panky night, what dress code is preferred? do people come in Bikinis like Ibiza?

thanks
Sanj

Hi everyone :)

My name is Izzy and im looking for some new friends i could go out with :) email me on izzybela88@hotmail.com :)

Panache will not be opening this weekend as previously advertised. PHAT Fridays are on tour and will be taking place in Oceana.

Panache will be open this weekend, and it's going to be MASSIVE!! Get your Guestlist in now!! VIP tab, then click Panache Guestlist!

@Jordon & Jasmine: We strongly recommend using either a passport or driving license when on a night out in Bristol as all Bars and Clubs will accept them. The pass card does not seem to be accepted in most venues.

my mate had a pss card and no where in bristol accept them but this was last year may of changed

hi due to me not having a passprt or driving liscence i have one of those pss cards. the pass card i got is a UK citenzen card. but i know not every club accepts these type of ID's . so i was wondering if you knew which clubs did accept them ? thankyou x

@Steve: Yes we are fully aware of this; there are plenty of other places in Bristol to check out for a great night out! The Panache team are at present still running their events but within other clubs. We will keep the site updated as and when we know more.

Panache hasn't got a technical fault. They havent' got a licence and were allowed a temporary one until the court date. After the horrific fight there two weeks ago, they have shut. And are unlikely to ever reopen. Panache is gone it would seem...

This weeks Panache PHAT Friday event will be held in Oceana Bristol.

TONIGHT'S PANACHE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT PLATFORM 1 DUE TO A TECHNICAL FAULT.

Panache is currently closed due to a technical fault. Events will be held at Oceana night club until further notice

Hi we are a mixed female/male group from birmingham aged between 21-30 looking for somewhere good in Bristol on a saturday night. May bank holiday weekend....any suggestions??? Thanx

@Ian/Gilly: There is always something happening in Bristol. Its a bit to early for any events but the waterfront is very nice in the sun and a few ciders :) Bristol doesn't only rely on students. Bristol is a busy city all year round.
@Ankie: I think oceana is a good on a monday night, You have lloyds which is next door and sales cheapish drinks. Also have The Bunker (top of park st) which is mainly for students.

Cheers
Rikky

hi, we ( a group of students ) are going to bristol on Monday (4/4/2011) , Any suggestion for pre lash venue before going in to Oceana club ( Is this a good club to go) ? thanks xxx

What is Bristol like in the summer, around July? Do all the students go home?

Thinking of heading to Bristol in July. Is there much happening then or does it die after all the students leave for the summer?

panache is good.. syndicate is full of students.. which i think personally has ruined it
syndicate used to be a good dance club, now its cheap and tacky and there is trouble in there, students are usually alot worse for fighting (mainly the guys)
oceana is pretty good but to expensive.
panache is middle priced good music and lots of woman

im a student and have been to both panache and syndicate on a friday night, my personal experience is that panache is a very moody ethnic crowd on a friday with quite a bit of trouble but this is from what i saw delt with pretty quickly.. the music is awesome!... syndicate however is 90% students with very little trouble from what i saw, might be wrong but i find it hard to believe syndicate has alot of trouble seen as its full of students who are lovers not fighters lol. the music in syndicate is more broad but also good.

panache is awesome, me and my girlfriends always go to panache as its the most stylish club in bristol the general type of people in panache are more sexy and well dressed compared to other venues. the roughest place weve been to is syndicate and thats near panache so i wouldnt be surprised if the fighting is caused from idiots coming out of there

hey guys. I'm born and bred bristolian and want to try out a few other clubs around bristol, but I have heard alot of negativity from different people about some of the clubs. I am a regular at the Bierkellar on a saturday night, and I see a load of fights outside Panache, which was one club I really wanted to try out - but am avoiding for risk of getting stabbed!

I appreciate where ever there is too much alcohol, there will be some violence, but it seems to be every friday night. the worst violence you'll find in the Bierkellar would be mosh pits - and it's not fighting, it's shoving.

what are other people's reviews on Panache?

Thanks!

Hi Carly, It may be worth giving Oceana a call on 08452932860.
Best Regards

Hi
A group of friends visited oceana last nite 12th march,and I lost my mobile phone a sony ericsson xperia mini,if anyone has any information please e-mail,reward offered
thanks

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Hi Bev, Sorry to hear your daughter has had problems gaining entry into clubs. We are unable to comment on why the clubs do not allow the citizen card. I would recommend contacting the clubs directly, The contact details can be found on the review pages.

Cheers
Rikky

coming to bristol on wed 23rd whats the best place to go on a wednesday?

Slinky return to Bristol for the first time in 2 years for the first of many shows in 2011 at the O2 Academy on the 26TH MARCH. Launching this momentus occasion, Slinky bring in one of it's closest DJ friends Eddie Halliwell to tear up the dancefloor, with Jordan Suckley & residents Lee Haslam & Dav Gomrass in support whilst in room 2, Slinky bring in Bristol based tech house brand Empathy.

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please can you help my daughter leah davies has been 18 since nov 2010 we paid for a citizen photo id card for her but unfortunatly last sat 26th feb 2011 she was denied access at bsb,and syndicate. we were advised to get this card because she cannot drive because of medical reasons and she does not have a passport a group of them went out so it did spoil there night they have been looking forward and planing. she has been using this card to buy alcohol in pubs and been ok could you please let me know how she can enter clubs or why a citizen card is not ok.

HedKandi Miami at Oceana Bristol on the 12th March! Tickets directly available from Oceana at:
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