Bars

Bath

All Bar One High St. Tel: 01225 324021 • Spacious, contemporary surroundings in which to make the most of an excellent bar (featuring continental beers like Amstel and Leffe alongside a thoughtful, intelligent wine selection) and really good food, from light-bite sandwiches and soups to sturdy burgers, salads and British classics, plus grazing platters of tapas to share. Over-21s only

Beaubar 34 Monmouth St. Tel: 01225 444770 • Chic, unique and - appropriately enough for a bar situated right next door to the Theatre Royal’s Ustinov Theatre - infused with an atmospheric, off-Broadway vibe. Specialises in wine, cocktails and easygoing good times

Belvedere Wine Vaults 25 Belvedere, Lansdown. Tel: 01225 330264. Web: www.belvederewinevaults.co.uk • Relaxing neighbourhood hangout offering a mighty fine bar selection and stylish but substantial food. Regular live music. DJs play soul and funk Thur-Sat

The BlueRooms George St. Tel: 01225 470040. Web: www.bluerooms.net • Busy club, open 7pm-2am (3am Fri, 4am Sat), with no less than three bars - a bustling main one; a quieter, chilled back bar with leather seating; and the downstairs vaulted cellar and bar where resident DJ spins tunes all night long. Members get discounted (and priority) entrance

Browns Orange Grove. Tel: 01225 461199. Web: www.browns-restaurants.com • Massive Georgian building decked out in true Browns elegance and style. A gracious bar area keeps sophisticated sippers happy, while the spacious restaurant serves up dishes from light bites to timeless mains, including great-value two-course pre-theatre suppers. Gorgeous patio out front with Abbey views. Legendary cocktails during Happy Hour - bargain prices weekdays 4-7pm

Cafe Rouge 15 Milsom St • See Restaurants, French.

Caffe Bar Francis Hotel , Queen Square. Tel: 01225 424105 • Wicker furniture and a black-and-white colour scheme give this hotel bar an uncluttered, relaxed vibe. Good range of beers, wines and cocktails. Nice alfresco tables in herb garden

Central Bar Upper Borough Walls. Tel: 01225 339939 • Vibrant, contemporary bar specialising in cocktails, decent wines and top-end lagers on draft. Upstairs, there are comfy sofas and a separate pool room. Good food, with an emphasis on affordable, fresh fare, served lunchtimes throughout the week. Light snacks and nibbles at night. Roasts and chef’s specials on Sun

Chazz Bar Above Clarke’s restaurant, 7 Argyle St. Tel: 01225 444440 • Unique, laidback hangout themed around elegantly understated luxury and almost decadent comfort, with nothing to detract from the feeling that you’re at one of the hippest private house parties in the city. Plush, atmospheric decor – with a second room lit mainly by sparkling fairy lights and strewn with cushions – is heaven on earth for canoodling couples, cool thirtysomethings or those who need serious chilling-out time after indulging in the restaurant treats on offer downstairs. Vast wine list, fantastic cocktails

Common Room 2 Saville Row. Tel: 01225 425550 • Casual members bar where guests are always more than welcome. Comfy leather sofas, stripped wooden floors, red brick walls and funky lightboxes, plus a snug upstairs lounge and dinky dancefloor. Live DJs Thur-Sat spin a party-friendly mix of soul and funk. Membership £10 a year

Delfter Krug Sawclose. Tel: 01225 443352 • Funky cafe-bar by day, hip groove emporium by night, attracting fun-loving party animals raring to push on through till the early hours. Daytime lounge bar downstairs, DJs and dance area upstairs (opens eves only, admission charged). Funky food. Large terrace with sun and shade

Gascoyne Place 1 Sawclose. Tel: 01225 445854. Web: www.gascoyneplace.co.uk • Spectacular bar, restaurant and lounge with several distinct wining and dining areas, redolent with atmosphere, dripping in original features and suffused with cosmopolitan bonhomie – this unique, cavernous building built into the city walls houses a truly original good-times experience. Amazing bar selection includes a huge range of wines by the bottle or glass. Seriously top-notch food on daily changing menus with ingredients sourced locally. Free live jazz in the lounge Sun eves. Visit website to join the GP mailing list for regular promos, news, offers and deals

Grappa 3 Belvedere, Lansdown. Tel: 01225 448890 • Cosy, chic, sophisticated Mediterranean-style bar attracting a cool, fun, fashionable clientele. Very good range of bottled beers, all the right cocktail ingredients, impressive wine list, champagne, and, of course, several varieties of the eponymous classy brandy. Extremely friendly. Tempting food (including antipasti) and excellent, authentic pizzeria upstairs

Green Park Brasserie Green Park Station. Tel: 01225 338565. Web: www.greenparkbrasserie.com • Occupying the magnificently restored booking hall of Green Park Station and dedicated to serving reasonably priced quality food and wine in an informal atmosphere throughout the day (open from 10am). All are welcome at the well-stocked bar. Plenty of heated, covered alfresco seating. Live jazz Wed-Sat eves

Ha! Ha! Bar & Canteen Tram Shed, Walcot St. Tel: 01225 421200. Web: www.hahaonline.co.uk • Housed in a courtyard just off Bath’s boho strip, this spacious bar-diner boasts quirky, contemporary design offset by indulgently comfy leather sofas. An extensive menu covers all bases very stylishly, from breakfast to supper. All-weather patio has large umbrellas for shade, and outdoor heaters for cooler nights. Live DJs Sat nights

Hudson Bar & Grill 14 London St. Tel: 01225 332323. Web: www.hudsonbars.co.uk • Contemporary bar and grill, with everything from real ale to cocktails available downstairs, and intelligently sourced, sophisticated steaks and seafood in the chic upstairs dining room. Enjoy goodies from the restaurant menu at the bar

Las Iguanas Monmouth St. Tel: 01225 466411. Web: www.iguanas.co.uk • Buzzing at the weekends, with a more relaxed, intimate feel midweek. Specialise in excellent Latin American tapas and an extensive, all-encompassing cocktail list, with tunes to suit. Similarly themed full restaurant experience (with courtyard dining) upstairs. Sugarcane for the cachaça (the spirit which forms the basis of Iguanas’ best-selling cocktail) is grown in Rio by a member of the Las Iguanas team

Moon & Sixpence 6a Broad St. Tel: 01225 460962. Web: www.moonandsixpence.co.uk • Closed for a massive refurbishment as we go to press, but promising great things for the autumn unveiling. Check Venue magazine for regular updates

Revolution George St. Tel: 01225 336168 • Bright and sassy uber-bar spread across two floors. Great food, excellent service and a phenomenal range of vodkas. At night you can kick back and relax, or listen to some of the city’s best DJs. A Revolution Privilege Card means discounted bottled and draught beers

Slug & Lettuce 5-6 Edgar Buildings, George St. Tel: 01225 789050 • An airy, spacious feel at this smart, popular hangout, where a cocktail bar, lots of premium beers and lagers, a couple of real ales, easygoing table service and lovely food makes for a pretty good all-round good-times experience. Lovely alfresco area

Sub 13 4 Edgar Buildings. Tel: 01225 466667 • Compact, classy little bar. Small but progressive cocktail menu, very impressive wine list, excellent range of champagnes. Gorgeous little garden with sculpture and artwork amid the shrubber

Velo Lounge 43 St James Parade. Tel: 01225 424321 • Lively, popular dual-level cocktail/everything bar with a full-on party atmosphere at weekends. Food served lunchtimes. Chic banquette seating on ground level

Bristol

Alibi 96 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 7225. Web: www.baralibi.co.uk • Vibrant bar and eatery with artistic decor and relaxed ambience. Big-screen sport, weekend DJ sessions, occasional speed-dating nights, classy cocktails. Walls show work by local artists

All Bar One 47 Corn St. Tel: 0117 946 8751 • Stylish and spacious. Thirty wines, huge range of continental beers, five kinds of champagne. Large tapas selection, sandwiches, burgers and more substantial fodder.

Over-21s only

Amoeba 10 Kings Rd (off Boyces Ave), Clifton. Tel: 0117 946 6461. Web: www.amoebabar.com • Beers, wines, cocktails and impressive, array of teas, coffees smoothies. Funky decor, good tapas menu, kitsch art, alfresco patio. Much of the furniture and art is for sale - just ask

Antix 44 Park St. Tel: 0117 925 1139. Web: www.barantix.com • Cafe-bar on street level, club and cocktail bar upstairs. Menus include homemade tapas, Moroccan chicken, traditional Sunday roasts. Live music Wed, fortnightly Fado on Thur, open till 6am Fri & Sat with resident DJ

The Apple Welsh Back. Tel: 0117 925 3500. Web: www.applecider.co.uk • See Bristol Pubs.

Aqua Welsh Back • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean.

Arc Broad St. Tel: 0117 922 6456 • Cafe by day, bar and club at night, with live tunes and hip-hop sets by guest DJs. Ample dancefloor space too. Cutting-edge electronica live acts, and great party atmosphere at weekends. Good food. Open till 2am Tue-Sat

A rnolfini Cafe-Bar 16 Narrow Quay • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean.

Banco Lounge 107 Wells Rd. Tel: 0117 908 6010 • Fifth in the ever-expanding Lounge empire. Vibe is laidback, friendly, relaxed. Food is lovely. Chill out with papers and board games

Bar Celona 91 Regent St , Kingswood. Tel: 0117 961 9311. Web: www.bar-celona-bristol.co.uk • Stylish bar. Excellent food and drink, service warmer than a Catalan sunrise. Weekly live music

Bar Humbug 89 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 904 0061. Web: www.barhumbug.co.uk • Vibrant cocktail haven with extensive bar snacks and separate restaurant. Food eves only weekdays, brunch from midday Sat-Sun. Plasma screens for sport. DJs on different nights

Bar Med King St. Tel: 0117 922 1846 • Outside benches make the most of the waterfront location. Regular drinks promos. Open till 2am weekends

Bar Salt 4-6 North St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 953 1446. Web: www.myspace.com/barsalt • Chilled, laidback, with beach-bar vibe. Lovely heated patio

Baroque Byron Place , Clifton . Tel: 0117 929 9322 • Popular Clifton hangout. Good draught selection, awesome range of house and deluxe cocktails. DJs play funky, uplifting house Fri-Sat. Occasional live music. Open late Fri-Sat. Small door charge after 10.30pm

Beeses Riverside Bar & Tea Gardens Wyndam Crescent (by Conham Ferry), nr Brislington. Tel: 0117 977 7412. Web: www.beeses.co.uk • Wholly unique, picturesque alfresco drinking and eating in an incredible location. Perfect for sunny afternoons. Get there by foot along the cyclepath, then free ferry across the water

Bocabar Paintworks, Bath Rd, Arnos Vale. Tel: 0117 972 8838. Web: www.bocacina.co.uk • Popular haunt for artists and small businesses. Open from breakfast till late, extended hours at weekends. Live music all weekend. Jazz flavours Thur eve, DJs Fri night

Bordeaux Quay V-Shed, Canons Way, Harbourside • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean.

Browns 38 Queens Rd • See Restaurants, English.

Bsb Waterfront, Canons Rd. Tel: 0117 922 0382 • Leather sofas, bare brick walls, local art, understated style, extensive all-day modern European menu. Lively Fri & Sat nights, with DJs till 2am. Alfresco area. Live jazz Sun afternoon

Byzantium Portwall Lane , Redcliffe • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean.

Cafe Rouge 85 Park St • See Restaurants, French.

Clifton Wine Bar 4 Richmond Terrace. Tel: 0117 973 2069 • Friendly, relaxed, very popular with students. All-day breakfasts are a morning-after speciality, and homemade burgers later on. Extensive wine list, smattering of real ales. Discount for card-carrying NUS members

Cosies 34 Portland Square. Tel: 0117 942 4110. Web: www.cosies.co.uk • Barrel-vaulted nook packed with office workers by day. After dark, a cooler crowd squeezes in to quaff jugs of Stella, Bath Ales Gem and cocktails while local DJs spin their funky stuff. Modest door charge on DJ nights

Cyranos Wine Bar Queen Charlotte St. Tel: 0117 930 7162 • Tucked away beneath Loch Fyne restaurant. Fabulous wine selection, many direct from exclusive vineyards. Specialise in wines from Gascony

Deco Lounge 50 Cotham Hill. Tel: 0117 373 2688 • Relaxed, comfortable vibe; quirky, split-level layout; imaginative bar selection; blackboard menus with seasonal/daily specials Operates a book-swap scheme

Dockyard Cafe-Bar Harbourside. Tel: 0117 927 7903 • Nestles in the shadow of Brunel’s landmark SS Great Britain. Good-value meals, teas, coffees, wines, bottled beers, lagers. Open 10am-6pm (summer), 10am-4.30pm (winter). Boasts one of the most staggering views in Bristol

Dusk St George’s Rd , College Green • See Restaurants, American.

Edward’s 7-9 Baldwin St. Tel: 0117 930 4370 • Suits in the daytime, young professionals and students at night. Pre-club feel with DJs Thur-Sat. Regular drinks promos, good-value food, splendid all-day breakfast. Reap big rewards with an Edward’s Loyalty Card

The Elbow Room 64 Park St. Tel: 0117 930 0242. Web: www.theelbowroom.co.uk • Trendy, friendly, laidback pool bar. Dimmed lighting, classy tunes, cocktails and shooters. Resident DJs spin hip-hop, disco, classic house and funk on Fri-Sat nights. Sun night means reggae. Open till 2am Sun-Thur, 4am Fri-Sat.Bar tab prize £50 in pool comp Mon & Tue

Encore 10-11 Denmark St. Tel: 0117 925 6678 • Well-established, popular bar in central location. Good wine selection, real ales, shorts, bottles and food at reasonable prices. Occasional clubnights

E-Shed Canons Rd. Tel: 0117 907 4287 • Funky, stylish bar. Giant plasma screen shows bar visuals, cracking cocktail list, bottled beers from around the globe, premium draughts, mellow daytime hip-hop, live DJs every night from 9pm. Authentic Italian stone-baked pizzas

Freddies 40- 44 St Pauls Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 4214 • Stunning subterranean bar underneath Westbourne Hotel. Chilled, almost clubby, but without that packed, claustrophobic feel of larger venues. Lovely. Glorious little garden

Goldbrick House 69 Park St. Tel: 0117 945 1950. Web: www.goldbrickhouse.co.uk • Stylish cafe-bar/restaurant over three floors of two gorgeous Georgian townhouses. Champagne and cocktail bar, roof terrace, dining rooms and more. One of only three Bristol restaurants awarded two AA rosettes

Ha! Ha! Bar & Canteen Berkeley Square , The Triangle. Tel: 0117 927 7333. Web: www.hahaonline.co.uk • Gorgeous Georgian building, modern airy interior, large courtyard and comprehensive bar - a Clifton must. Big, fresh menu featuring big, fresh flavours. Patio heaters for alfresco fun

Halo 141 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 944 2504 • Convivial bar-restaurant. Good range of cocktails, wines, organic cider, bottled Bath Ales Gem, premium lagers on draught. Lovely food - excellent Sun breakfasts from 11am, cracking roast later on.Gorgeous rear garden with patio heaters

Hausbar 52 Upper Belgrave Rd , Clifton . Tel: 0117 946 6081. Web: www.hausbar.co.uk • Stylish Clifton night-time haunt based on German concept of homely cellar bars. Choose from 120 cocktails, wines, bottled beers, premium draught lagers. Open Tue-Sun 8pm-2am

Havana Cafe-Bar 3 Welsh Back. Tel: 0117 930 4034 • Lovely cafe-bar with two terraces and waterside/Queen Square views. No draught beers, but San Miguel and Blackthorn on tap, bottled beers, single malts, cocktails, wine, sangria. Paninis, jacket spuds, homemade pizzas and brilliant, belly-busting burgers. 14 different breakfasts, served from 8am (10am weekends)

Hendersons Champagne & Cocktail Bar 135 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 970 6589. Web: www.hendersonsbar.co.uk • The ultimate late-night drinking experience. Stylish, inviting, relaxed, sophisticated. Impressive list of champagnes and wines (very sensibly priced, considering this is a club), quality cocktails. Learn about mixology at their regular cocktail clinics

Henry Africa’s Hothouse 65 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 923 8300. Web: www.henry-africas.co.uk • Popular destination with rip-roaring cocktails, outrageous shooters and inspired menu infused with New Orleans flavours. Party on. Work your way through the cocktail list during regular happy hours

Henry J Bean’s 95 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 974 3794 • Popular, lively and welcoming. Good American food, generous portions, very reasonable prices and plenty of liquid refreshment. Live DJs Thur-Sat

Hermanos Cafe-Bar 55 Queens Rd, Clifton. Tel: 0117 929 4323. Web: www.hermanos.co.uk • Leather sofas and a small heated patio. Excellent chilling zone. Menus based on Greek mezze and Spanish tapas. Great cocktails

Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Narrow Lewins Mead • See Restaurants, Anglo-French.

Hush Bar 233 Cheltenham Rd. Tel: 0117 942 2700 • Cosy bar with comfy sofas, movie prints, Polish vodkas and beers, a more mainstream keg selection, a couple of ciders and real ales. Table football, plasma screens, restored beer garden with waterfall, live music Thur. Happy Hour 2-4-1 cocktails, Mon-Thur 6-9pm

Jack’s Brasserie The Pavilion, Hanover Quay, Harbourside • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean.

Joe Public’s 3 Queens Ave. Tel: 0117 973 1249. Web: www.joepublics.com • Subterranean bar with heavy emphasis on live music, from acoustic singer-songwriters to throbbing d&b. Great food (designed for sharing), massive range of drinks, very sociable atmosphere. Small door charge after 10pm Fri-Sat. Much of the seating is made from reclaimed cars and planes

La Taverna Dell’Artista 33 King St. Tel: 0117 929 7712 • Late-opening cultural delight enjoyed by regulars from all walks of life. Legendary Bristol institution. See also Restaurants, Italian.

Las Iguanas 113 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 0730; Anchor Square. Tel: 0117 927 6233. Web: www.iguanas.co.uk • Salsa beats, funky decor, authentic South American food and legendary cocktails make for a carnival atmosphere. Bath branch, too

Lounge 227 North St, Bedminster. Tel: 0117 963 7340 • Effortlessly laidback neighbourhood hangout with easygoing vibe, leather sofas for all-day lounging, sturdy farmhouse kitchen furniture, flavoursome homemade food, awesome bar. Front and rear patios

Luna Richmond Terrace, Clifton. Tel: 0117 973 0986 • Stylish members/guests-only bar frequented by the over-25s set. Live jazz Thur, DJs Fri & Sat

Mackies 84a Stokes Croft. Tel: 0117 924 9995. Web: www.mackiesbar.co.uk • Eclectic crowd, friendly staff and a warm welcome. Stylish interior for easygoing days and fun-filled nights. Weekends bring DJ sets - r&b, club mixes, a dash of the unpredictable.Open till 5am weekends

Mbargo 38-40 Triangle West, Clifton. Tel: 0117 925 3256. Web: www.mbargo.net • Leather sofas, marble tables and friendly atmosphere. Classic cocktails, lots of imported bottled beers, loads of DJ nights - from crowd-pleasing 70s/80s to cutting-edge hip-hop.Open till 4am (2am Sun)

Moreish 6 Chandos Rd, Redland • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean.

Mr Wolf’s 33 St Stephens St. Tel: 0117 927 3221 • Winning combination of music venue, cafe and bar. Comprehensive drinks selection, diverse food menu. Open till 6am weekends

Mud Dock 40 The Grove • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean.

Oceana South Buildings , Canons Rd. Tel: 0117 927 9203. Web: www.oceana.at • Five themed bars (Aspen Ski Lodge, frenetic Japanese-themed Wakyama), two nightclubs, two restaurants. Europe’s largest illuminated dancefloor, and Parisian Boudoir VIP area

Old Nicks 7-9 St Nicholas Market. Tel: 0117 925 6969 • Music-oriented bar with live acts most nights: acoustic roots/folk Tue, local DJ/MC talent Thur. What could be the world’s first-ever MySpace disco on Tue

Old Possums Wine Bar 2b Chandos Rd, Redland. Tel: 0117 973 2828 • Popular, very cosy, candlelit neighbourhood eatery with heated terrace and loyal following. Great-value, unpretentious, tasty food

one30 130 Cheltenham Rd • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean.

Oppo 72 Park St. Tel: 0117 929 1166. Web: www.oppoharmonicfusion.co.uk • Comfy leather armchairs; work by local artists; lovely, sunny beer garden. Regular open mic, live music and comedy

The Park 37 Triangle West. Tel: 0117 940 6101. Web: www.theparkbristol.com • Cool and classy. DJs spin hip-hop, funk, breaks, beats and grooves Thur-Sat. Eclectic bar menu. Open till 4am weekends

Picture House 44 Whiteladies Rd • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean .

Pitcher & Piano Waterfront. Tel: 0117 929 9652. Web: www.pitcherandpiano.com • Vast converted warehouse for alfresco waterfront drinks, city nightlife, or relaxing in comfy sofas with a bite to eat. Live DJ on Sat

Porto Lounge 765 Fishponds Rd. Tel: 0117 902 4567 • Friendly welcome, daily changing menu, excellent bar, free newspapers - the Fishponds equivalent of ‘Cheers’. Open 9am-11pm

Prague 53 Old Market St • Smart but cosy bar bringing a touch of class to Bristol’s expanding gay quarter. Regular quiz and entertainment nights

The Prom 26 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 7319 • Open all day, live music six nights a week, regular pop quiz. Solid homemade food. Groovy alfresco area out front

Q/- Frogmore St. Tel: 0117 926 4342. Web: www.queenshilling.com • Sophisticated venue at forefront of Bristol’s gay scene. Open eves only (closed Mon-Tue, but available for private bookings). Packed calendar, regular theme nights including annual drag contest and local heats of Mr Gay UK. Open till 3am weekends

The Quadrant Regent St , Clifton Village. Tel: 0117 974 1025 • Split-level wine bar serving up some of the world’s best wines. Spirits, continental lagers, real ales, at least one local cider. Food platters, bar snacks, weekend brunch from 11am. Also operates as an off-licence

Quartier Vert 85 Whiteladies Rd • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean.

Quba Ice Bar & Restaurant 220 North St, Southville. Tel: 0117 963 9222. Web: www.qubaice.co.uk • Mix of traditional British and Caribbean food. Full-on traditional breakfasts from 9.30am. Short, well thought-out wine list and San Miguel on tap. Very atmospheric

Que Pasa 31 Corn St. Tel: 0117 945 9990. Web: www.quepasa.co.uk • Tented ceiling adds a souk-like air. Latin American and Spanish-inspired dishes at bargain prices. Big on bottled beers and cocktails. DJs at weekends, salsa dancing Mon

Queen Square Bar & Dining Rooms 63 Queen Square • See Restaurants, English.

Racks St Pauls Rd , Clifton . Tel: 0117 974 3943. Web: www.racks-bristol.co.uk • Lively bar, heated patio, impressive menu, characterful and friendly vibe. Snug candlelit alcoves

The Ranch 59-61 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 7727 • Party on in chilled-out surroundings, with food to match. Weekend DJs play party favourites - from Dolly Parton to The Killers. Separate karaoke bar, also available for private hire

Revolution Old Fish Market, St Nicholas St. Tel: 0117 930 4335 • Vodka paradise - more than 60 varieties in stylish surroundings. Med/pan-global menu treats. Live DJs every night. Revolutionary Vodka Bible talks you through the various flavours

Rising Sun Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 989 2471 • Student mecca - well-lubricated, wallet-friendly evenings. Striking decor adds to the party feel. Excellent video jukebox, pool tables

The River 1 The Watershed, Canons Rd • See Restaurants, English.

Riverstation The Grove • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean.

Roo Bar Clifton Down Station, Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 923 7204 • Sports bar with numerous screens, two pool tables. Food daily, with good offers. Popular Sun night quiz with £100 top cash prize

Severnshed The Grove. Tel: 0117 925 1212. Web: www.severnshed.co.uk • Cutting-edge design, high-class lounge music, conceptual art, mighty fine bar, excellent food. Hangout du jour for the hip glitterati. The UK’s only ‘hover bar’, which can rotate through 360 degrees and glide the length of the building

Slug & Lettuce 41 Corn St. Tel: 0117 930 0909 • Stylish, city centre bar in open-plan building with leather sofa zones and muted decor. Informal and comfortable. Interesting bar, good grub. Regular food/drinks promos

The Square 15 Berkeley Square , Clifton • See Restaurants, European & Mediterranean.

Stark 168 Whiteladies Rd. Tel: 0117 973 9522. Web: www.starkbar.com • Immense 400-seater bar with luxurious leather sofas, mellow lighting, mirrors, art, table football, arcade game, two pool tables. Lovely food weekdays till 10pm

Stonehouse Bar 28 Baldwin St. Tel: 0117 946 8160 • Stylish bar-restaurant below Jongleurs comedy club. Good variety of drinks, including alcoholic milkshakes. Comfy leather sofas, comprehensive breakfast, lunch and dinner options, discount drinks offers all night Sun-Thur. Live music Thur night: unsigned bands and DJs

Sublime 31 King St. Tel: 0117 925 5463 • Welcoming bar, food served midday till late, coffee to drink in or take away, extensive choice of wines, beers, spirits, cocktails. Acoustic nights Wed, Thur & Sat. Monthly club night Bleeep

Surrey Wine Vaults 8-9 Surrey St, St Pauls. Tel: 0117 942 8196. Web: www.surreywinevaults.co.uk • Smashing little drinking establishment just off Portland Square. Food (including Pieminister pies) till around 8pm, Bath Ales’ Gem on tap, bottled beers, trad keg selection, neat little wine list. Regular ‘Wine & Cider Challenge’ evenings

Tantric Jazz Café 39-41 St Nicholas St. Tel: 0117 940 2304. Web: www.tantric-jazz.co.uk • Mellow vibes and quality live music (jazz/folk/world) six nights a week at this defiantly independent gem. Pre-booking advisable, £12 admission fee Fri-Sat eve inc food (usually classic continental/Lebanese). Uni students get a discount on most drinks 11pm-2am

Thekla The Grove. Tel: 0117 929 3301. Web: www.myspace.com/thetheklasocial

Brilliant floating live venue with excellent, chilled bar serving up a fine selection of brews and really great food. Chill on the heated deck and enjoy leisurely Sundays with papers, board games and a top-notch roast. Early-eve deals Mon-Fri, all day Sun

Three 9 Park St. Tel: 0117 930 4561. Web: www.barthree.com • Three funky bars under one roof. Cocktails, great range of spirits, bottled beers, wines, bistro food. O pen till 2am

Tinto Lounge 344 Gloucester Rd. Tel: 0117 942 0526 • Smart bigger sister to Bedminster’s Lounge Bar, hugely popular with groups of friends, families, couples. Hassle-free, comfortable, very friendly. Former winner of Venue’s Top Banana award

Tobacco Factory Cafe-Bar North St / Raleigh Rd, Southville. Tel: 0117 902 0060. Web: www.tobaccofactory.com • Huge selection of organic/Fairtrade drinks, plus Budvar, Murphys and Hoegaarden on draught. Bath Ales selection, too. Popular with young, funky crowd, locals and theatre-goers. Yummy food. Principal outlet for Bristol Beer Factory’s excellent Factory No 7

Watershed Cafe-Bar 1 Canons Rd. Tel: 0117 927 5101. Web: www.watershed.co.uk • Long-established arty treasure-trove and home to one of the most popular bars in the city. Relaxed and welcoming. Superb food at good prices.

Lovely harbourside views from floor-to-ceiling windows

The Woods 1 Park St Ave. Tel: 0117 925 0890 • Smart bar with gentlemen’s club ambience and lovely little heated garden. Very female-friendly (though the squeamish might not appreciate the dead insects and animal horns that decorate one of the rooms).Food supplied by nearby Lebanese takeaway.

Open till 6am Fri night/Sat morn

Zerodegrees 53 Colston St. Tel: 0117 925 2706. Web: www.zerodegrees.co.uk • Spectacular open-plan 200-seater restaurant, microbrewery and 200-capacity bar. Fresh, organic beer. Popular chilled-out hotspot. Gourmet pizzas from wood-burning ovens

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