Cool And Quirky Events In Bristol

If you know Blame Gloria, then you know that it doesn't do weekends in half measure. At their 80s bottomless brunch, you'll get to munch on a mouthwatering burger of your choice washed down with bottomless drinks.

Think beer, prosecco or a range of refreshing cocktails. As for the entertainment? Get ready for drag queens bringing a high-energy performance, a huge singalong battle and DJs thumping out classic hits, with plenty of retro fun.

Fancy an immersive experience that feels like it's straight out of your favourite prison drama? Then don your orange jumpsuit, smuggle booze past the warden and sip bespoke cocktails at Alcotraz Bristol: Cell Block Two-Two-Six - there's even a gripping storyline with live actors to boot.

Gorgeous cocktail bar The Milk Thistle holds monthly gin clubs to acquaint you with different varieties of gin. With a different brand each month, the event doles out the G&Ts along with some new facts about Mother's Ruin.

Whether you're a rum enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of spirits, Bristol Rum School is the perfect place to learn everything you could ever need to know about one of the world's oldest spirits.

At its weekly masterclass and 'spice your own' events, you can taste your way through selected tipples and fine tune your rum to your tastes. Grab your tickets to a rum-packed night out from just £84.80 each.

With at least three renowned comedians heading up the night, Riproar is a hilarious comedy night hosted at Pryzm. Once you're done being entertained, you can dance the night away at the club.

One of the wildest events in the entire country, Wing Fest is coming to The prospect Building this September. This three-day food and drink festival hosts some of the best street food vendors from across the UK, who'll all be selling their wings for just £1.50 each - giving you the chance to try a bit of everything.

Don your free trucker hat and get stuck into choosing your favourites. When you're not chowing down on chicken, there are arcade games and axe throwing to get involved in, as well as live music, DJs and even eating competitions.

Ever wish you could step into a baking show but with booze, banter, and no pressure to do the dishes? Say hello to Bake It! Bristol - a quirky monthly bake-off where teams go whisk-to-whisk in a creative cake challenge.

From garden bar vibes to themed rounds judged by pro bakers, this is one of Bristol's coolest hidden gems. Book your spot, grab your best baking buddy, and prepare for a sugar-fuelled showdown.

You never need to spend another night wandering the streets of Bristol looking for something fun to do. Simply head on down to Thekla where you can tuck into some of the best pop hits in the business until the very early hours of the morning. 

Taking place every Monday during term time, The Big Fat RAG Pub Quiz is a whole lot of silliness and fun. Toss aside pencils and pens as this night involves tasks, silliness and cheap beer.

Head over to Corn Street where Flight Club is bringing you one of the quirkiest brunches in Bristol every week. Running from Thursday to Sunday, the boozy offering fronts bottomless fizz, tasty pizza paddles and high-tech darts.

Coyote Ugly Bristol can be found in the College Green area, hosting some of the city's quirkiest events in their lively venue. You can take part in an hour-long dance class here every Saturday, including a mimosa reception to bein with, for £15 per person.

What's more, their Nashville-themed bottomless brunch takes place every single day of the week. Enjoy 90 minutes of free-flowing beer, prosecco and pizza, costing as little as £25 each.

Explore Bristol in a playful escape room-style experience inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, where you'll crack clues and uncover secrets across the city. Perfect for groups of two to eight, this app-led adventure offers a relaxed format with no time limits.

Group tickets begin at £30 and include full access to the experience and the option to pause along the way.

An unstoppable music force, and a great night out in Bristol. Join Galli Live at The Gallimaufry every week as you ditch booming club nights and heaving bars for the sweet sounds of this live music events in the city. 

You could win an entire trolley of food and booze at Lola Lo's weekly club night Trollied. Along with the stash of goodies, the party-happy space puts on chart-topping tunes and late nights as standard.

Become a master of maki with tickets to Yakinori Sushi School. Enroll in a Thursday class and learn how to create signature dishes like California rolls, nigiri and sashimi as well as finessing your knife skills over two hours. There will be a delicious starter selection featuring grilled chicken gyoza and edamame to keep you satisfied as you go, plus sake to finish. 

Perfect for team building activities and daytime dates, CityDays is a real winner. This immersive exploration game will rely on you working together and discovering hidden secrets and clues directly on your phone.

Mbargo aren't ready for the weekend to finish come Sunday so they've put on The Sunday Shift. Expect live music from local talent, DJs and happy hour prices all night.

Fancy some drag with your delicious dishes? Get on down to Dorothy's Diner, the UK's only drag hosted diner.

This place combines fierce drag performances, hilarious hosts and a stacked American-style diner menu. As the entertainment unfolds around you, you'll tuck into the likes of gourmet burgers, hotdogs and loaded fries - all washed down with fantastic fizz and classy cocktails.

YO! are offering some really fun things to do in Bristol, thanks to Wednesday masterclasses that you can get stuck into. Expect to whip up five different sushi items, but not before tucking into gyozas and brushing up on your knife skills.