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Small Bar
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Draught & bottled brews in a craft beer bar with rustic-style decor, serving food from Wing's Diner.
Best Bars in Bristol
The best bars in Bristol, handpicked by OurLocals.
8 places·Updated July 2026
Bristol's bar scene is as eclectic and characterful as the city itself, spanning everything from harbourside craft ale taprooms to hidden basement cocktail dens. Whether you're a local regular or exploring for the first time, this guide rounds up the very best places to drink in Bristol right now.
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Dirty Martini - Cocktail Bar in Bristol
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Dirty Martini serves expertly crafted cocktails in Bristol's vibrant city centre.
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Tonight Josephine - Bristol
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Sophisticated cocktail bar serving creative drinks in Bristol's heart.
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O'Neill's Bristol
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Large cafe-bar with comfy sofas serving American diner menu, plus live bands and DJ nights.
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Blame Gloria - Cocktail Bar in Bristol
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Blame Gloria serves craft cocktails in Bristol's creative heart.
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The Ostrich
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Funky waterfront pub offering sharing plates & homestyle mains, plus robust beer & rum selections.
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The Cornubia
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Real ales and ciders in a small boozer with a large beer garden in former Georgian wigmaker's store.
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Flight Club Bristol
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Flight Club Bristol: Darts, drinks, and competitive fun in the heart of the city.
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