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Bristol gay guide
Explore LGBTQ+ venues in Bristol, United Kingdom — from bars, dance clubs and other to queer nightlife and more.
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About gay venues in Bristol
WhereIs.Gay lists 9 LGBTQ+ venues in Bristol, spanning bars, dance clubs and other. Each listing shows opening hours, location and a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay, Google and Yelp where available.
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Old Castle Green
Inclusive Old Market community pub with queer events and a big beer garden
The Old Market Assembly
Old Market arts bar for queer cabaret, theatre, club nights and community events
The Old Market Tavern
Traditional queer-friendly pub in the middle of Bristol’s Old Market village
The Phoenix Bristol
Queer-owned Bristol pub with a big garden and monthly DTYM LGBTQ+ nights
Seamus O'Donnell's
Old City Irish pub with Friday drag and a longstanding LGBTQ+ welcome
Bristol Bear Bar
Old Market’s dedicated bear bar for relaxed drinks, DJs and gay men’s nights
Queenshilling
Bristol’s long-running LGBTQ+ club for karaoke, cabaret and mixed queer nights
OMG Bar Bristol
Frogmore Street LGBTQ+ bar with drag, DJs and a light-up dance floor
OMG Bristol
Bristol’s big LGBTQ+ club for student nights, DJs, drag and very late weekends
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Closed venues in Bristol
These venues are reported as permanently closed. Their pages remain online to help visitors avoid wasted journeys and find alternatives nearby.
Frequently asked questions
What types of gay venues are listed in Bristol?
WhereIs.Gay lists 9 LGBTQ+ venues in Bristol, including bars (9), dance clubs (3), other (1). You can filter the full list by category above.
How are venues in Bristol rated?
Where available, each venue shows a combined rating drawn from WhereIs.Gay member reviews together with Google and Yelp. The individual sources are shown separately on each venue page.
Are Google and Yelp reviews included?
Yes. Where a venue is matched to a Google or Yelp listing, those ratings and selected review excerpts are shown on the venue page alongside WhereIs.Gay reviews.
Can I suggest an update to a venue in Bristol?
Yes. Open the venue's page and use "Suggest an edit" to send a correction. Updates are reviewed before they are published.
Can I add a missing LGBTQ+ venue in Bristol?
Yes. You can submit a new venue. Submissions are reviewed before they appear in the directory.
How often is venue information updated?
Venue details and external ratings are refreshed periodically, and community edits and new submissions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.