The Top Bristol Hookup Bars And Clubs

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Bristol Hookup Spots

Bristol has been many times voted one of the best UK cities to live. So it makes sense that it would also have a great selection of hookup bars and clubs to enjoy too!

History Of Bristol Hookup Spots

Bristol is located on a river that feeds into the Bristol Channel. It grew as a fishing and warehouse city. One of the first bars was actually right next to one of the first warehouses ever built. Basically for as long as there have been people working Bristol, there have been bars!

Best Times And Days To Go Out In Bristol

Bristol is your typical UK city, meaning that the optimal times to go out are Fridays and Saturdays. We say "optimal" because speaking in terms of when all the parties are, you will generally find them happening on Fridays and Saturdays. However if you are thinking about the "best" times to go out, well that can be any day you want it to be! After all, you can make your own fun. And nearly all of these bars and clubs are open every other day of the week.

Bristol Hookup Spots: Directory

SoNaughty firmly believes in making sure that you have the best time possible in Bristol so we've put together this ultimate directory to make it super easy! We know you'll love every bar and club on this list as much as we do.

Bristol Hookup Bars

There are UK hookup bars and then there are Bristol hookup bars. Trust us when we say that Bristol too many bars to list here so we just went with our top choices!

Be At One

Type

Cocktail Bar

Space

Bar and lounge space

Crowd

Young To Mature Adults

Address

55 Queens Rd, Bristol BS8 1QQ, United Kingdom

Website

Be At One

Any Notes

All major cash and cards accepted; no parking available on site but street parking nearby.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Be At One is a cool and trendy bar located in the heart of Bristol. It attracts locals and tourists alike. It's a small and cozy bar, yet beautifully designed, making it the perfect spot for a date or hookup. If you're heading out on your own, Be At One is definitely a place where you can get to know new people! Just as many singles hang out there as couples do. Be At One has a fabulous drinks menu. The beer selection is extensive, plus they have a great selection of wine and mixed drinks too. Basically all you could ever want!

Queenshilling

Type

Gay Bar and Nightclub

Space

Bar and dance space

Crowd

Young Adults

Address

9 Frogmore St, Bristol, BS1 5NA, UK

Website

Queenshilling

Any Notes

All major cards and cash accepted; accessible building; no parking available.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Queenshilling is hands down one of the best gay bars in all of Bristol. It's been around for years and people tend to make special trips to Bristol just so they can have a fun night out at Queenshilling. And why do people flock here? Well, because of the great atmosphere and other people who go, of course! You can't find a more fun time than a night out at Queenshilling, that is for sure. Pretty much everything on the drinks menu is a good bet, but the signature cocktails are absolutely to die for. There is one special each night of the week so you might as well hit up Queenshilling multiple nights in a week!

The Apple

Type

Traditional Bar

Space

Bar and outdoor space

Crowd

Young to Mature adult

Address

Welsh Back, Bristol, BS1 4SB, UK

Website

The Apple

Any Notes

All major cards and cash accepted; accessible building; no parking available.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Calling all cider fans! If you have been wishing that there was a bar that exclusively sold ciders, well you are in luck! The Apple carries the widest selection of ciders you'll ever see. We can guarantee that you'll find ciders you didn't even know existed here! And if you are indifferent about the ciders, The Apple is also just a really nice place to relax for an evening. There is plenty of seating and the atmosphere is super relaxed. You can always find someone friendly to chat with at The Apple. And who knows, maybe you can both get up to something a little more than chatting.

Hyde & Co

Type

Cocktail Bar

Space

Bar and lounge area

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

2 The Basement, Upper Byron Place, Bristol, BS8 1JY, UK

Website

Hyde & Co

Any Notes

All major credit cards and cash accepted; inaccessible building; no parking available.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Hyde & Co is the perfect cocktail bar if you are looking for an upscale and luxurious experience in Bristol. Bristol might not strike you as a place to have an upscale experience, but Hyde & Co is just that! This sleek, trendy bar seems like something out of a magazine, with hip furniture and a hip drinks menu to match. Hyde & Co prides itself on making some of the most unique cocktails in the world. They use ingredients that may seem strange or bizarre on the menu but once you taste them in the drink you'll wonder why you hadn't tasted something like it before!

The Grace Bristol

Type

Cocktail Bar and Pub

Space

Bar and outdoor space

Crowd

Young Adults

Address

197 Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8BG, UK

Website

The Grace Bristol

Any Notes

All major credit cards and cash accepted; parking available down the street.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Grace Bristol is mostly known for it's great patio and outdoor space. That makes it one of the most popular spots in the summer. Is there anything better than lounging with a great drink on a lush outdoor patio? We didn't think so! And even in not so nice weather, The Grace is still a fabulous bar to spend a fabulous night. There is always a great beer on tap and there is great indoor seating for when it's too cold for the patio. Be sure to keep an eye out for the regular drink specials; they are not to be missed!

Hausbar

Type

Cocktail Bar

Space

Bar and lounge space

Crowd

Young Adults

Address

52 Upper Belgrave Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XP, UK

Website

Hausbar

Any Notes

All major credit card accepted; paring available nearby.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Hausbar is super hip. In fact, it may be one of the most hip bars in all of Bristol. It's not the sort of bar you can visit on a whim. There is a dress code in effect so you need to make sure you look your sharpest before heading to Hausbar. However, it is worth the extra effort because Hausbar is a fantastic night out and a great spot to pickup local singles. We might even go as far to say that it is one of the best hookup bars in the entire city! If that isn't worth getting dressed up for, we don't know what is!

Bristol Hookup Clubs

Out of all of the various hookup spots we've visited, it is safe to say that Bristol has some of the best hookup clubs around. Don't believe us? Well, why not try out something from the list below and see for yourself!

Basement 45

Type

Nightclub

Space

Lounge and dance space

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

8 Frogmore St, Bristol BS1 5NA, United Kingdom

Website

Basement 45

Any Notes

Cover in effect on Fridays and Saturdays; cash only.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Basement 45 is one of the older nightclubs in Bristol. You've likely heard stories from your older friends of all the crazy times they had at Basement 45 when they were younger! Well, this nightclub is still happening so you can start to have your own crazy times there! The nightclub is admittedly a bit dated but what it lacks in fanciness it makes up for with great music, super cheap drinks, and a lot of fun guests. Be sure to try the Basement Special cocktail. We don't want to tell you what's in it; you'll have to find out! It's almost impossible not to meet someone new whenever you go to Basement 45!

Blue Mountain Club

Type

Nightclub

Space

Lounge and dance space

Crowd

Young Adults

Address

2 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR, UK

Website

Blue Mountain Club

Any Notes

All major cards and cash accepted however the cover is cash only.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Blue Mountain Club is a fun, unique club nestled on a side street in a trendy part of Bristol. Named after their signature cocktail, this nightclub is where you can find the latest up and coming DJ acts. If you are looking for unique, never before heard music then Blue Mountain Club is the place to be! The dance floor is the perfect place to meet potential hookups as it is intimate and cozy. You can't help but bump into people! And we know you want to. And as for what's in the Blue Mountain Cocktail? Well it is a secret recipe, but we will say that it has 5 different kinds of alcohol in it and it's the perfect drink to offer a potential hookup!

The Love Inn

Type

Nightclub and Bar

Space

Lounge and dance space

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

84 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY, UK

Website

The Love Inn

Any Notes

Cash only; cover charges in effect on the weekend.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Love Inn is definitely a bit of a funny name, but that is the only thing "funny" about this nightclub. The Love Inn is actually one of the more popular dance spots in all of Bristol! It features a large and spacious dance floor plus super cheap drinks and a super great and loud sound system. And if you know anything about clubs then you know that that is a recipe for the perfect night out! The Love Inn is also a great place for hookups as it attracts a lot of singles. You may find love or you you may not, but regardless you will definitely find a great time at The Love Inn!

The Fleece

Type

Music Venue and Nightclub

Space

Live music and club space

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

12 St Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ, UK

Website

The Fleece

Any Notes

All major cards and cash accepted; parking available nearby; full accessible building.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The Fleece is a Bristol establishment. They like to call themselves one of the oldest nightclubs in Bristol. Are they? It's hard to tell but we'll let them have this honor. Mostly because there aren't many other clubs who are willing to fight them for the title! The Fleece plays more traditional punk and rock music, however they do have other theme nights, like goth or trance music. The clientele tends to be a bit on the tough side but if that's what you're looking for in a hookup, well then The Fleece is the perfect place for you!

Thekla

Type

Nightclub

Space

Boat space

Crowd

Young Adults

Address

East Mud Dock, The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB, UK

Website

Thekla

Any Notes

Literally on a boat; seriously, it's on a boat.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Have you ever wanted to party on a boat? Of course you have! Only a crazy person wouldn't want to party on a boat. And Thekla is not just any boat party, it is one of the best boats parties around. Thekla is a super spacious boat, complete with multiple bars, a dance floor, and lots of lounge space for getting to know the other guests. If you are worried about getting seasick, don't worry! The boat mostly stays at the dock and doesn't actually move. However, if you are wanting a moving boat party, there are certain nights where Thekla does push away from the dock and go for a ride!

Timbuk2

Type

Nightclub

Space

Dance space

Crowd

Young Adults

Address

22 Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DW, UK

Website

Timbuk2

Any Notes

All major cards and cash accepted; cash cover required at the door.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

For the best night out dancing around, Timbuk2 is your new religion. This multi-room club was built for dancing. Whether your into pop, trance, R&B, or house music, you can find it playing in one of the various rooms at Timbuk2. The drinks menu is super affordable and fairly basic; you won't find any glamorous cocktails here. But that's because people don't go to Timbuk2 for fancy drinks. Instead, they go to party...and hookup! In fact, local singles rate Timbuk2 as one of the best nightclubs in all of Bristol to go for hookups. After one visit, you'll find yourself agreeing!

Bristol Swingers Clubs

Looking for something slightly more risqué than a night out at a bar or club? Why not try hitting up a swingers club! These two in Bristol are some of the best!

The Office Bristol

Type

Members Only Club

Space

Private Rooms and Common Areas

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

Deep Pit Road, Bristol BS5 7UZ, United Kingdom

Website

The Office Bristol

Any Notes

Must be a member to attend; must be over 19 to become a member.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

We're going to be honest with you: much of the Bristol swinging scene takes place in private homes and is organized through individual people. However, there are two great sex clubs and this here is one of them! What we love about The Office is that it takes all the fun of swinging and sex clubs and adds its own special twist. There are multiple monthly theme nights for you to enjoy, no matter what your kink might be. Interested in swinging with a little bit of BDSM or other fetishes? You'll find just the kink for you at The Office!

Dare To Swing UK

Type

Members Only Club

Space

Private Rooms and Common Areas

Crowd

Young to Mature Adults

Address

1 Alfred Street, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0RF, United Kingdom

Website

Dare To Swing UK

Any Notes

Must be a member to attend; must be over 19 to become a member.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Dare To Swing UK is part of a country wide chain that brings swingers parties to you. The venue changes often but that doesn't mean the quality of the party isn't good. In fact, Dare To Swing members all agree that they love how each event takes place somewhere different. It keeps things fun and interesting!

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We hope that after hitting up a few of these spots, you'll realize what a special city Bristol is. And by "special," we of course mean the perfect city for hookups! After you've made it through our list, you can find even more hookup spots right here. And if you are wanting to experience a new city and a new hookup scene, make you way to Glasgow! It's just as fun as Bristol—maybe even more so!