Let the fun be-gin. Searching for a new spot to sip on one of your favourite spirits? Whether you fancy a swish cocktail lounge for date night or a laidback pub for evening tipples, Bristol's gin bars are more than up for the challenge as they mix up martinis and G&Ts all night long. Here's our latest guide.
Racks Bar and Kitchen is packed full of gin. The stripped back venue mixes up G&Ts using some of the best bottles in the business; if you're really passionate about the spirit, book in for one of their masterclasses so you can shake a few drinks yourself.
Among the best rum bars in Bristol, Bristol and Bath Rum Distillery is a must for spirit lovers. The venue is home to the hugely popular Dead Man's Fingers, produced right here in the city using a traditional double retort pot still.
The bar itself boasts an impressive collection of over 150 rums from around the world, alongside an inventive cocktail list designed by the in-house mixology team. If rum isn't your only favourite drink, you'll also find plenty of other spirits, craft beers and wines from across the globe to explore.
One of the best places to drink gin in Bristol, The Lost & Found is a quirky bar that specialises in gin-based tipples. At the venue, expect expert mixologists to whip up drinks using their favourite spirits and paired with homemade syrups, bitters and garnishes.
Known for its stunning outdoor area filled with plants, The Square Club is a cocktail bar worth getting stuck in. With seasonal gin serves at the forefront, the venue has everything from Hendricks through to Monkey 47.
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Looking for a boozy evening in a pretty place? With Beefeater blackberry drinks, passionfruit cocktail trees, and much more on offer, Slug and Lettuce are bringing you their Ginvincible menu, complete with 2 for 1 deals and carafes.
Slug and Lettuce Bristol knows brunch isn't just a meal - it's a moment. Think crisp bacon, creamy hollandaise, syrup-drizzled waffles, and your favourite drink on tap. Two hours of flavour-packed indulgence, served outdoors with a side of sunshine.
While it also serves top-notch wine and tiki cocktails, Blame Gloria also fronts gorgeous gin drinks. We recommend trying the London Lady, a mix of Hendricks, elderflower, fresh lemon juice and ginger ale. It's sublime.
While martinis might be the talk of the town at this bar, Dirty Martini slings out some seriously stunning gin-based cocktails, from gimlets to negronis and Singapore slings. Through The Grapevine is also a suitable choice - a heady mix of Tanqueray, apricot, chardonnay juice, and other fruity flavours.
While Revolution Bristol might have an enviable vodka selection, the bar also has an extensive range of gins, which are expertly paired with Fever-Tree tonics. You can also extend your love for the liquor with one of the best masterclasses or gin tastings in Bristol.
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With live music, an intimate atmosphere and low lighting, The Bootlegger is a hot little spot for gin in Bristol. Head there with your mates for a generous happy hour where boozy cocktails are a very reasonable two for £10.
Spread across four floors, The Milk Thistle is a Bristol gin emporium that serves the most luscious of libations. As well as a great range of branded spirits, the place also mixes up a whole host of concoctions for a seriously slurpable cocktail.
