Fun Things To Do In Bristol

Touting stunning greenery and a plethora of fabulous venues, this bustling cultural hub has plenty of activities for all occasions. From fromage-fuelled cheese crawls around the quaint streets of Clifton to outdoor treasure hunts and 80s club nights, check out our guide on fun things to do in Bristol.

Last edited by Izzah Kazi

Last updated on 6th September 2024




Tonight Josephine Bristol

Tonight Josephine is making sure your weekends will never be boring, thanks to its lush lineup of themed bottomless brunches. Shimmy on over to the pink and neon-doused haunt for a wicked daytime party in Bristol, where top-notch food, free-flowing drinks and epic tunes await.

Blame Gloria Bristol

Get dressed up to the nines and head on over to Blame Gloria, as they're hosting a sensational Diva Brunch and Power Ballads event. Not only will you get to chomp on scrumptious food and guzzle down free-flowing bevs, but also be entertained by drag superstars and DJs playing your fave dance tracks.

Paint a Pic Bristol

Paint a Pic is hosting a bunch of wicked classes at fun locations across the city. Head along to enjoy a cracking session creating a masterpiece with guidance from the resident artist, and if you fancy a drink? You can nab a tipple from the fully stocked bar.

Migrateful

From either the comfort of your own home or at one of its pop-up venues, enroll in a cookery class led by refugee and migrant chefs with Migrateful. The group help those on their journey to employment by allowing them to share their expertise, culture and authentic recipes, ranging from Lebanese to Sri Lankan plates, and so much more.

Bristol Cocktail Weekend 2024

@ Venues across Bristol on Thu, 26th Sep 2024 - Sun, 29th Sep 2024

Bristol Cocktail Weekend 2024 is shaking things up from 26 September to 29 September. Get ready for exclusive cocktails at 35 top bars, food deals, and access to fun events with just one wristband priced at just £12 per person. At each of the 35 participating venues, you can get your hands on a £6 signature cocktail or a £5 mocktail, available exclusively for wristband wearers.

Sexquisite Events

Sexquisite are a quirky company which is dedicated to uplifting sex workers across the UK, hosting fantastic shows which showcase the creative work from artists in this industry. After a string of sold out events, they're coming to The Loco Klub in Bristol with a performance that's equal parts political and entertaining, featuring cabaret, pole dancing, comedy, music and more. Tickets start from just £15 per person here, promising four hours of fun and activism rolled into one.

Yakinori Sushi School

@ Yakinori Bristol on Thursday 12th September 2024 and 5 other Thursdays

Master the art of the California roll and many other of your favourite dishes by enrolling in the Yakinori Sushi School. Classes run every Thursday and last for at least two hours, during which you will be given some tasty snacks and drinks while being taught how to construct signature dishes like salmon nigiri, along with knife-cutting skills.

Whispering Angel Brunch

@ Goldbrick House on Every Saturday

Days out don't get much better than the Whispering Angel Brunch at multi-space venue Goldbrick House. You'll start with canapes and Champagne in Alfred's, before moving to The Coach House for a 90 minute bottomless brunch, featuring free-flowing rose or beer. To top it all off? You'll finish with an hour in Boujee Wonderland, where DJs will be spinning the best of retro soul and Motown under the glitter ball.

Goldbrick House

Whatever you're into, it can be found at the gorgeous city centre venue Goldbrick House. Elevate your date nights by attending their fantastic wine tasting evening, complete with six sips and three small plates to match, or for something a little more wild you can check out their 90-minute bottomless brunch every single Saturday. And for fans of music, you can even catch intimate performances from Sofar Sounds here.

Steam Bristol

Looking for fun things to do in the city? Steam Bristol has got you sorted. Whether you're after sports showings, bottomless brunches or quiz nights, this venue really does have it all. If you're feeling peckish, there's also hearty fare to sink your teeth into.

NQ64 Bristol

For when an ordinary bar simply won't do, head to NQ64 Bristol on Baldwin Street and let your inner child go crazy on 36 retro arcade games at this neon-lit haunt. There's also two pinball machines and old-school consoles like original PlayStations available to play, plus classics like Guitar Hero, Time Crisis III and more. Don't miss out on the themed cocktails either; our favourites are the Power Star Martini and Mad Max. 

Alcotraz Bristol: Cell Block Two-Two-Six

@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Bristol on Various dates from Wednesday 11th September 2024

Sipping bespoke cocktails inside a hidden speakeasy prison? Make that a reality with Alcotraz Bristol: Cell Block Two-Two-Six. All you have to do is sneak your booze of choice inside and hand it to the inmates; you'll have plenty to keep your thirst quenched while getting stuck into this immersive experience complete with live actors.

Bristol Craft Beer Experience

@ Meet outside Grain Barge, Hotwell Rd, Bristol BS8 4RU on Saturday 21st September and Saturday 19th October 2024

The Bristol Craft Beer Experience is the perfect day out for anyone who loves a good boozy session. Kick off with a boat ride where you'll sample local concoctions, before touring Moor brewery and attending a taproom tasting, followed by more drinks and nibbles in a pub.