6 min readMonday blues? Not in Bristol. Swap work for play and get your fill of culture, adventure, great food and good times in the city.
Here are some top ways to keep the weekend vibes going and kick off your week in the best way possible.
Visit Bristol's top attractions
Many of Bristol's most popular attractions are open on Mondays, including:
You can also tick off famous landmarks in the city, including Brunel’s breathtaking Clifton Suspension Bridge spanning the Avon Gorge. There’s often a Hard Hat Tour on Monday afternoons down in the vaults, giving you a whole new appreciation of the bridge.
For more awe-inspiring architecture, visit Bristol Cathedral and St Mary Redcliffe, and for 360 views across the city, climb Cabot Tower.
Image - Clifton Suspension Bridge and Clifton Observatory
Museums open on a Monday
Take in some culture at some of Bristol's marvellous museums. Although Brunel's SS Great Britain, M Shed and Bristol Museum & Art Gallery are closed on Mondays, the following museums are open!
If you're looking for more ways to learn about Bristol's history and heritage, book onto a local tour.
Image - The Red Lodge Museum
Head to a show
Our What’s On listings are another safe bet for finding things to do on a Monday in Bristol. It’s a one-stop shop for events happening in the city, featuring comedy, music, theatre, exhibitions and much more.
In the city centre, you can watch some live comedy every Monday at Smoke & Mirrors.
Up on Gloucester Road, enjoy open mic night at The Gallimaufry, or live music at The Canteen on Stoke Croft.
Image - The Gallimaufry
Adventurous activities
Looking for something a bit different or exhilarating to fill your Monday?
Learn to surf or improve your technique at The Wave, the awesome inland surf lake where they run sessions for all ages and abilities.
During the daytime, kids are also welcome at Roxy Lanes, a bowling alley and gaming haven with everything from ice-free curling to arcade games. Note that after 5pm it’s adults only – come back without the kids to make the most of the bar!
Sixes Social Cricket Games Bar on Bristol Harbourside is open throughout the day and until late on Mondays. Step into a world where cutting-edge cricket simulators and professional cricket nets meet vibrant atmosphere and refreshing drinks. Treetop Golf in Cabot Circus is open on a Monday and welcomes all ages to try out the immersive mini-golf adventure deep within a mystical rainforest.
Over 18s can also enjoy a combination of drinks, food and indoor mini golf or electro darts at Par 59 on Millennium Parade.
Image - Par 59
Street art adventures
Many galleries are closed on Mondays, the perfect excuse to explore the alfresco street art on show in Bristol.
Go Banksy spotting and learn about how the city became a street art capital on a self-guided walking tour with Where The Wall, or simply take a stroll through street art hotspots like Stokes Croft, Southville and Nelson Street.
Image - Where The Wall street art tour
Where to eat and drink in Bristol on a Monday
Monday might be a rest day for many hospitality businesses, but you’re still spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out in Bristol. Excellent weekday offers like these can make it a delicious meal for less, too...
St Nicholas Market is home to a multitude of great street food, whether you're in the mood for tacos, pie and mash, spicy noodles, or Kurdish wraps. You can also take a look inside the covered market to do some shopping in between munching!
Image - St Nicholas Market
Find a food bargain
Every Monday, Clifton restaurant and bar Racks does a two-for-one deal on its delicious main courses, with options including loaded fries, burgers or fish and chips.
Kick back in a booth at Future Inns’ Chophouse Restaurant and enjoy a three-course dinner from their set menu for £29, or two courses for £26, between 5pm and 9pm.
The lunchtime offer (Monday-Friday, 12-4pm) at Pizza on the Park coincides with happy hour (Sunday-Friday 12-7pm), so you can sip on a two-for-one cocktail with your Roman-style pizza, pasta or salad.
- Find more great deals on our food and drink special offers page.
Image: Pizza on the Park
Have a decadent Monday with cocktails at The Gold Bar, the luxe drinking den at Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa. Or experience one of Bristol’s hidden-in-plain-sight bars, The Milk Thistle, a speakeasy-style gem with award-winning drinks.
In Finzels Reach, sip expertly crafted drinks in the historic setting of a former brewery turned contemporary bar, The Wellhead.
Image: The Wellhead
Day trips
There’s always the option for a Monday day trip, too. Stroll the gardens or meet the animals at Old Down Country Park, get up close with a range of large animals at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, enjoy some family fun at Puxton Park, spend the day at Wookey Hole, or have a go on the rides at The Grand Pier.
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre is open on Mondays and has a range of areas to explore, and different activities depending on the time of year you visit, from summer safaris to bird feeding in winter.
Cheddar Gorge & Caves, one of the country’s most spectacular natural landmarks, is around a 45-minute drive from Bristol. Venture into Gough’s Cave, see Britain’s oldest skeleton in the museum and enjoy the views on a cliff-top walk. If historic houses and beautiful gardens are more your thing, Bowood House & Gardens, Berkeley Castle and Tyntesfield are among those open on a Monday.
Image: Cheddar Gorge
If in doubt, check these out…
When you’re at a loose end, count on Yuup to find you something to do on a Monday. Book fun, original and rewarding Bristol experiences led by locals on their website. You could start your week making pottery, sheep trekking, practicing breathwork, making botanical art, or bike riding and picnicking. And that’s just a handful of activities among an ever-changing selection.
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