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Pubs and Bars

Mai tais, cosmopolitans or a glass of bubbly - whatever your tipple, you'll find a stylish bar or comfy traditional pub to suit your tastes in Bristol.

Bristol's main nightlife areas are around the harbourside, the long streets of Whiteladies Road and Park Street and Corn Street around the Old City. Click here for a map of Bristol.

Bars

The Elbow Room - the finest American pool tables and a stylish bar environment where you can expect great drinks and top tunes. There's a great dance floor upstairs too.

Walkabout - Australian-themed bar with large screens for watching sport, and Surfers nightclub upstairs. Live DJs on Fridays and Saturdays.

Cafe/Bars and Restaurant/Bars

Arnolfini cafe bar offers a daily menu of light bites, tapas and larger meals with a brunch menu on offer at weekends and a summertime outdoor barbeque.

Unique cafe/restaurant above a specialised mountain bike shop. Light, airy and rustic, Mud Dock Cafe has become one of Bristol's favourite haunts.

Bordeaux Quay comprises a restaurant, brasserie, bar, deli, bakery and cookery school under one roof and offers the best in regionally sourced organic food and drink.

Watershed Cafe bar - relax with a coffee or a drink in this stylish cafe bar overlooking the harbour.

Riverstation - Relax and watch the boats go by with a cool drink. Lunchtimes are lively as local professionals stop by, and it's popular with families on the weekend.

Severnshed - Home of the Shed bar, Europe's only floating bar! The leather sofas are ideal for lounging as you sample the fine wines and their amazing cocktails.

White Lion Clifton - Situated in ultra-chic Clifton Village, the White Lion has amazing views of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and Avon Gorge.

Traditional Pubs/Inns

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Jury's Waterfront Inn - Enjoy traditional Irish Hospitality and Service at this popular waterfront bar. Relax, grab a drink and watch big sporting games from football, rugby and golf to Gaelic football.

Carpenters Arms - Overlooking the Chew Valley in the tranquil and picturesque setting of Stanton Wick. Converted from a row of miners' cottages, the Inn is ideal for lovers of fine wines and real ales.

Hunters Rest Inn - Charming traditional country inn. In summer enjoy the landscaped gardens and miniature railway carrying passengers around the gardens, and in winter get cosy with the log fires.

The Bowl Inn - A historic inn set in the pretty village of Almondsbury in South Gloucestershire. Close to the M5/M4 interchange.