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LGBTQ+ Bristol insider tips

The Bristol LGBTQ+ scene is flourishing here. The mix of traditional venues and successful independent nights, combine to make Bristol a UK-leading city for LGBTQ+ culture. Here are some top tips on regular events, clubs and meet-ups to check out on your visit to Bristol.

Regular Events

Mixed

Don’t Tell Your Mother (DYTM)

Monthly indie-pop LGBT+ friends night. Hang out at the popular bar, dance your socks off, or relax out on the terrace. Comes into its own in the Summer months, when the bustling friendly vibe extends into the yard.  

When: Currently first Saturday of the month at The Phoenix.

DTYM Instagram

ESDR / Eat Sleep Drag Repeat

Catch the best of the Drag Scene, with this Ru Paul-inspired night at Queenshilling. LGBT+ friends welcome.

When: Various – see their website or Instagram page for details.

ESDR Instagram


Clubs and Bars

West End Area

Queenshilling 

Bristol’s oldest & friendliest Gar club and bar. Mixed, friendly atmosphere & home to popular nights including Hush & ESDR. Drop by for warm-up drinks, or party the night away in safe, fun, friendly surrounds.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/queenshilling

Website: www.queenshilling.com

OMG

Bristol’s biggest LGBT+ club. Popular with the younger and student crowds. Expect dance, house & chart tunes. Busy at weekends.

Website: www.bristol.omgclubs.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/omgnightclub

Bent 

Bustling, bright, loud, party-bar, popular with students. Bent is the official feeder bar for OMG, start your night here before heading for your night out on Frogmore St.

Old Market Area

The Phoenix 

Relaxed, smart, gay-owned, gay-friendly pub situated at the entrance to Old Market, just a stones throw from Cabot Circus. The Phoenix stocks a good range of drinks and is a great place to kick back for an evening with friends. In the summer the large terrace comes alive at weekends.

Website: www.phoenixbristol.com

Bristol Bear Bar 

Bristol’s home of the bears! Compact & friendly bar, popular with bears, cubs, otters & their friends. Decked out in classic cinema shots & well worth a visit for its unique atmosphere. Comes alive on specialist nights including BearPit & the infamous Bear Fiesta.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bristolbearbar

Further links to gay nightlife and LGBT events in Bristol:

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