Bristol's gay scene is smaller than you might expect for a city this size, but it is growing. Several new places have opened in the last few years, increasing the choice and variety of places available. The scene is certainly very friendly which makes it less daunting in some ways than the huge scenes of London or Manchester


PUBS / B A R / B A R   C A  F E

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Queen Shilling
Smart looking bar that attracts a young up for it crowd out for a good time. Raised dance space at the back. Expect to pay a small charge after hours.
The regular host of local Mr. Gay UK heats, this really is the heart of the Bristol scene, and the trendiest place to be seen!
Times       Wed-Sun 9pm-3pm
Clientele     Gay & Lesbian
Address     9 Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA
Phone     0117-926-4342
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Website     http://www.queenshilling.com

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The Pineapple
Amusing karaoke night on Mondays, quiz night on Tuesdays and ongoing camp music. It is situated near 'Willy's Store', who have a sign in the window saying "no ID, no fags"...hummmm.
Times       Every day from 5pm
Clientele     Gay & Lesbian
Address     37 St. George St. BS1 5UU
Phone     0117 954 4794

 

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Prague Bar
Address    53 Old Market, Bristol
Phone    0117 926 4342
Times     Open every day
New smallish bar in the ‘gay village of Old Market’
Younger crowd – discounted entry to Flamingos

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The Griffin (next door to Colston Hall)
A small triangular pub, the Griffin is curious but friendly. Used to attract theatre types like Daniel Day Lewis. Split over three levels, it is a tightly packed, traditional gay hangout that pumps out disco dirge. Upstairs at weekends is home to Bristol's first Dutch style cruise bar with occasional theme nights for those with particular tastes. Very much a locals pub, the Griffin is interesting, but not for the faint hearted.
Times      
Clientele     Gay & Lesbian (Mature Crowd)
Address     41 Colston St. BS1 5AN
Phone     0117 927 2421

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C L U B / C L U B   N I G H T S

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Flamingos
Address    23- 35 Old Market, Bristol
Phone    0117 955 9269
Times    Open Wed-Sun 10pm – 3am (Sat 10-5am)
Bristol’s largest club with regular Sat nite PAs
Very mixed crowd – drinks promos

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Vibes Night Club
The city's largest gay venue. Cabaret, 2 bars, large dance floor. Mixed Crowd
Times      Open Mon- Sat from 10pm – 3am , Sunday:Closed
Clientele     Gay & Lesbian
Address     3 Frog Lane, Bristol, BS1 3DA
Phone     0117-952-6543

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S A U N A S

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The Cottage
It seems no gay scene is complete without that old cliché - a sauna. As none of us have been, there's not much we can say about it, but if you go, feel free to let us know what it was like!
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Clientele     Gay
Address     Old Market Street BS2 0HB