Lesbian & Gay

It comes as a surprise to visitors to find such a compact L&G scene locally, though it’s one that’s rapidly expanding. This year saw the launch of Flamingos, Bristol’s biggest gay club, and we’ll soon see the addition of not one but three new bars. There’s an annual Gay Fringe Festival, the Lesbian & Gay Film Festival and a new, weekend-long Village Pride, plus women’s groups, cinema, arts, sports and social groups – even a three-day Bear Fiesta. Whatever you’re into, or whoever you’re out to, you’re guaranteed to find something.

Pubs and Clubs

The Bath Tap 19 St James’s Parade, Bath. Tel: 01225 404344 • Bath’s longest-established gay bar, with cellar nightclub.

Flamingos 23-25 West St , Old Market, Bristol. Tel: 0117 955 9269. Web: www.flamingosbristol.com • Bristol’s biggest gay club.

The Griffin 41 Colston St, Bristol. Tel: 0117 907 1965 • Friendly, traditional gay pub.

Mandalyn’s 13 Fountain Buildings, Lansdown Hill, Bath. Tel: 01225 425403. Web: www.mandalyns.co.uk • Friendly pub with karaoke and cabaret evenings.

Old Castle Green 46 Gloucester Lane , Old Market, Bristol. Tel: 0117 330 9140. Web: www.oldcastlegreen.com • Gay-friendly, attitude-free pub.

Old Market Tavern 29 Old Market St , Bristol . Tel: 0117 922 6123. Web: www.theoldmarkettavern.co.uk • Traditional, gay-run boozer popular with office workers, pre-clubbers and the area’s older guys.

The Pineapple St George’s Rd , Bristol . Ffi: 0117 954 4794. Web: www.pineapplebristol.com • Popular gay bar with booze offers, games nights and cabaret.

Prague Old Market St, Bristol. Tel: 0117 922 1224 • Small, friendly bar with occasional karaoke nights.

Queenshilling 9 Frogmore St, Bristol. Tel: 0117 926 4342. Web: www.queenshilling.com • Bristol’s longest-established gay club. Busy and brash, with regular theme nights.

Vibes 3 Frog Lane, Frogmore St, Bristol. Tel: 0117 934 9076. Web: www.vibesbristol.co.uk • Busy nightclub with different theme nights.

Wonky! The Warehouse, Prince St, Bristol. Tel: www.clubwonky.com • Bristol’s favourite polysexual clubnight - number-one night for hard-house-hating homos. Last Fri of the month.

Groups

Bristol L&G Switchboard Mon-Fri 8-10pm. Tel: 0117 922 1328. Web: www.bristolblags.org.uk • Confidential support and information. New volunteers welcome.

EACH Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-12noon. Freephone helpline: 0808 100 0143. Web: www.eachaction.org.uk • Support to individuals affected by homophobia.

Freedom Youth Tel: 0117 337 3677. Web: www.freedomyouth.co.uk • LGB youth project, including drop-in for LGB youth 25 and under.

Terrence Higgins Trust West Aled Richards Centre, 8-10 West St, Old Market, Bristol, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Tel: 0117 955 1000 • Advice, information and support for anyone affected in any way by HIV or concerns about sexual health.

YWCA Counselling & Information for Young Women The Park, Daventry Rd, Knowle, Bristol. Tel: 0117 966 4856 • Free counselling and support, including one-to-one, for young women aged 14-30.

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