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The Old Market Assembly

Old Market arts bar for queer cabaret, theatre, club nights and community events

Bristol, UK

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Bristol

About The Old Market Assembly

The Old Market Assembly is one of the cultural anchors of Bristol’s Old Market queer scene. It combines bar, food, live music and performance space, with recurring LGBTQ+ programming rather than operating as a dedicated gay bar every night.\n\nIt is especially worth checking for cabaret, theatre, storytelling and queer club events, including programming connected with the Wardrobe Theatre. For visitors who prefer creative queer culture to a conventional gay club, it is one of Bristol’s strongest options.

What to expect

An arts-led, queer-friendly bar and performance venue where the event programme matters more than a fixed gay-night schedule.

Vibes

LGBTQ+ Friendly Cabaret Theatre Live Music Queer Events

Good to know

Practical tips before you visit

Check the event calendar before travelling for LGBTQ+ programming.

The Wardrobe Theatre operates within the same broader venue complex.

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Address

25 West Street, Bristol BS2 0DF, United Kingdom

Phone

+44 117 373 8199

Opening hours

Closed now

Opens Wednesday at 17:00

Typical bar/food hours: Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00, Sat 12:00–22:00, Sun 12:00–19:00; event times vary

Location

25 West Street, Bristol BS2 0DF, United Kingdom

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The Old Market Assembly

25 West Street, Bristol BS2 0DF, United Kingdom

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4.5

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David Robertson

5 months ago

A good location for decent food and a lively vibe. We chose smoked mackerel pizza, which was delicious, along with tender stem broccoli and ceasar salad. The broccoli was the standout dish, the pizza was great and the salad average. This is a lively venue, but a bit quieter upstairs.

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Megan Lodge

6 months ago

Went here with a friend this evening for a mid week catch up and it was wonderful! The staff were all exceptionally friendly and helpful plus the food was delicious. We ordered two pizzas, a side and some olives...all for £30! If you're looking for a great meal out, reasonably priced with helpful staff - this is the place for you! 5/5 would recommend.

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Mark C

4 months ago

Been working in Bristol for years but never ventured here before for some strange reason. My bad! Nice welcome and warm, efficient service. Relaxed but lovely dining - small plates and pizzas seem to be their thing. I had a lemon n something arincini (yum) along with a rabbit n chorizo stew and an amazing flat bread to mop up the juices. All washed down with a delish spanish red wine. Perfect. Do yourself a favour and visit soon!

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Just Jak

4 months ago

Went to the wardrobe Theatre which is at the back of the Old market assembly and what an amazing place. Great! Staff really supportive and helpful for accessibility. Didn't have food, just a drink.

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