Fun Things To Do In Bristol

• Location: 1 All Saints Street, BS1 2LZ
• Price: from £44 per person
• Why we recommend: this is one of our favourite immersive experiences in the whole country, and one of the originals too. The cocktails are excellent, and the photo opportunities are endless

Inspired by the films and TV shows about prison, Alcotraz is the immersive cocktail bar that will have you donning an orange jump suit and being locked up in a cell. Bristol's venue, Cell Block Two-Two-Six, can be found on All Saints Street, promising a theatrical experience that will get you involved throughout.

Bring along your own bottle of liquor, and think up a creative way to smuggle it past the warden. If you can successfully get it to the bootlegger inmates, they'll whip up four personalised cocktails for you during your time there. From interactive actors to quirky photo opportunities, there's plenty to enjoy here.

• Location: Parish Wharf Leisure Centre, Harbour Road, BS20 7DB
• Price: from £25.75 per person
• Why we recommend: it's worth heading just outside the city for this activity, which will transport you to a whole new world

Head to Active Reality Bristol West in Portishead for an experience that will really get the party started. Whether you're with your ride-or-die crew or making new pals, their VR games are the ultimate way to break the ice and step into the future.

After dominating the virtual world, you can keep the fun going at a nearby pub or restaurant in Portishead or take the party to the next level in the Bristol city centre.

• Location: remote
• Price: from £20 per person
• Why we recommend: not only will you learn a lot about cooking from these classes, but you're also supporting a charity

Migrateful is a wonderful organisation that helps refugee and migrant chefs on their employment journey by offering them the chance to host cooking classes and share their authentic recipes.

Join one from the comfort of your own home, or head to a pop-up and learn how to whip up Sri Lankan, Lebanese and Algerian plates of food, plus many more. 

• Location: 14-16 Baldwin Street, BS11SE
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: we can't get enough of the retro games here, which always take us back to the good old days

Unleash your inner child with heaps of retro arcade games to choose from at NQ64 Bristol. Located on Baldwin Street, this neon-splattered den has over 36 to choose from, including the likes of Guitar Hero and Street Fighter 2.

There's even Dance Dance Revolution if you fancy busting some moves to Hey Mickey. And if you're feeling thirsty? Check out themed cocktails like the Aku Aku Fruit Punch or pineapple-flavoured Mad Max.

• Location: 1st Floor Bordeaux Quay, Sixes Social Cricket, BS1 5EP
• Price: from £14.50 per person
• Why we recommend: whether you're a beginner or an expert at cricket, this interactive experience is bound to unleash your competitive side

Bristol's brand new entertainment venue, Sixes Cricket is a hub full of great food, drink and fun. They've got four batting nets to step up to, where you can play interactive cricket games against your friends, with a range of different skill levels to choose from.

They show live sport on their screens in the main bar, while sipping on one of their creative cocktails. As for food, expect spicy vegetable pizzas, truffle fries, chicken burgers and sharing plates.

• Location: 196 Cheltenham Road, BS6 5RB
• Price: varies
• Why we recommend: we love this spot for wholesome, board game-fuelled days out, and the tasty pasta is a real bonus

Discover Replay Bristol, your go-to spot for fun and quirky nights out on Cheltenham Road. Whether you're planning a memorable birthday bash, a laid-back date night, or just want a new place to hang with friends, this place has got you covered.

They offer a mix of over 500 board games, craft cocktails and delicious Italian street food, courtesy of Pasta Evangelists. From game nights to creative workshops, this is the perfect place to add some playful charm to your evenings.

• Location: multiple locations
• Price: from £38.50 per person
• Why we recommend: we always love a chance to get creative, and their expert instructors will ensure that everyone leaves with a great painting to take home

Taking place on a regular basis, Paint a Pic Bristol can be found at two venues: The Somerset House and Phoenix. This creative session allows you to paint your very own masterpiece, with all the materials you need provided.

There's a different theme each time, ranging from the Northern Lights to water lilies. There'll be a talented instructor on hand to guide you, and there are drinks available at the bar.

• Location: Bristol City Library, College Green, BS1 5TL
• Price: £28.95 per group
• Why we recommend: this is the perfect way to explore Bristol, heading round all the best sights as you complete challenges along the way

Want to take part in outdoor activities in Bristol for families and friends alike? Go Quest Adventures will take you on an interactive walking tour of the city, guided by their app.

You'll complete puzzles to conquer the challenge, finding some hidden gems and interesting facts along the way. Take things at your own pace on a date that suits you, with tickets starting from £28.95 for groups of up to five people.

• Location: The Avenue, The Mall, BS34 5DG
• Price: from £27.95 per person
• Why we recommend: you can learn everything you need to know about sushi here, and there's lots of tasty food and drink thrown in

If you're after fun activities in Bristol for adults, then YO! Sushi School is just the thing. Nab tickets to enjoy gyozas on arrival, followed by the chance to learn some history, test out your knife skills and, finally, whip up four delicious items under the guidance of their expert chefs.

The dishes include California rolls and cucumber maki, with the choice between a classic and vegetarian menu. You'll even receive a free beer or prosecco on arrival, with tasty snacks like edamame and gyoza to enjoy as well.

• Location: Cabot Circus, BS1 3BX
• Price: from £24 per person
• Why we recommend: whether you're taking part in an escape room or one of their outdoor challenges, these guys will put your teamwork skills to the test

Offering three exhilarating rooms, Escape Hunt is sure to get your adrenaline pumping. As one of the best activities in Bristol city centre, this gives you 60 minutes to solve the puzzles, whether it's getting your hands on Blackbeard's treasure or stealing the magic from a samurai's sword.

You can take this on in teams of two to six people, and it's a great choice for team building. They also offer a unique city hunt experience, which involves escape room-style challenges outdoors.

• Location: St Peters Church, Castle Park, Newgate, BS1 3XB
• Price: from £19.99 per group
• Why we recommend: this is a great way to get outdoors and see more of Bristol, and we love the competitive style of the experience

Embrace the great outdoors by embarking on the Bristol Fun Puzzle Treasure Hunt. You'll be given a map, compass and clues, but it's up to you to solve the riddles and crack the codes.

You'll get to see your city in a whole new light as you're taken around iconic landmarks and cool backstreets, before revealing your prize - a pre-booked table at a nearby pub.

• Location: Grain Barge, Hotwell Road, BS8 4RU
• Price: £74.52 per person
• Why we recommend: this is a must for beer lovers, promising plenty of samples and a real insight into the industry

Keen to know more about how your favourite drinks are made? Then check out the Bristol Craft Beer Experience. You'll get to sail down the harbour with a fresh brew in hand, before touring Moor Brewery - followed by taproom tastings where you can sample local concoctions.

You'll end up in Beer Emporium on King Street for some final sips, having learnt much more about Bristol's brewing scene.

• Location: 74-76A Glass Walk, BS1 3BQ
• Price: from £12.50 per adult, and £5.75 per child
• Why we recommend: suitable for all ages, this indoor crazy golf experience is perfect for some friendly competition

Whether you're after a quirky date idea or a fun things to do in Bristol with kids, head to Treetop Golf in the city centre. This is a cool activity bar that boasts two indoor, 18-hole courses, complete with all sorts of quirky obstacles - and there's even a bonus 19th hole where you can win a free round.

The interiors are inspired by the Amazonian rainforest, featuring lots of jungle decor. After you've competed across the challenging holes, you can head to the Thirsty Toucan Bar fir creative cocktails, and check out the delicious pizzas on offer as well.

• Location: 41 Corn Street, BS1 1HT
• Price: from £9 per person
• Why we recommend: we always love a day or night out at Flight Club, the interactive dart boards ensure you'll never get bored, and you can even pair your play with unlimited pizza

Flight Club has to be one of the very best bars for group activities in Bristol. Not only is this joint decked out with retro furnishings, fairground horses and the like, but it's also home to its own brand of social darts - with electronic boards that add up all your scores for you across a range of minigames.

And while you play? Tuck into paddles of pizza and sip top-notch drinks. What's more, they also host brunch socials every weekend, where you'll receive unlimited pizza and a whole bottle of prosecco each while you play, all for as little as £35.

This September, Wing Fest is taking over The Prospect Building with their brilliant three-day festival. This weekend is all about great chicken, with some of the UK's best street food vendors selling wings for just £1.50 each. You can vote for your favourites across three categories - Buffalo, barbecue and wild.

Everyone receives a free trucker hat on arrival, with tickets starting from £21.45. There are even eating competitions and hot wing challenges to get involved in, as well as live music, DJs, arcade games and axe throwing.

• Location: The Waterfront, Canons Road, BS1 5UH
• Price: from £5.50 per person
• Why we recommend: this Nashville-inspired bar is always full of energy, and you'll learn lots of new moves at their line dancing lessons

Situated in the College Green area, Coyote Ugly Bristol is one of the city's liveliest bars - and you'll always find a party going on here. Their Nashville Hoedown Bottomless Brunch takes place every single day of the week promising 90 minutes of unlimited bubbles, pints and pizza starting from £25 per person.

Heading here on a Saturday? Then join in with their hour-long dance classes led by the World-Famous Coyotes, with a refreshing mimosa included in your ticket. And on Thursdays, the offer lessons without the brunch as well.

• Location: The South Buildings, Canons Road, BS1 5UH
• Price: from £19.80 per person
• Why we recommend: this is much more than just bingo - the energy is always high, and the entertainment is fantastic

Bringing the party to CIRCUIT Bristol on a regular basis, Old Skool Bingo is one of the best nights out around. Expect a unique twist on the classic game of bingo, complete with all sorts of hilarious entertainment from their MC host.

There'll be all sorts of crazy games and challenges throughout the night, including dance competitions. Tickets start from just £19.80 each, and you might even win a prize.

Who says learning can't be fun? The Bristol Rum School teaches you everything you could ever want to know about this noble spirit.

With mixing masterclasses and spice your own rum events at Bristol and Bath Rum Distillery, you can be an expert in no time. Tickets to taste, enjoy and create your own bespoke tipples start from just £84.80.

• Location: Broad Quay, BS1 4DH
• Price: from £15 per person
• Why we recommend: we love seeing more of the city on these scavenger hunts, and there are a welcome addition of pubs and bars to look forward to

Searching for Bristol activities for kids and adults alike? Make your way to CityDays, the perfect outing for friends, families or a team building session. This is all done via a phone, where you'll get clues to guide you on your journey.

You'll get explore everything from iconic city landmarks to haunted pubs and charming cafes as you solve various clues and riddles at this outdoor adventure, with tickets starting from just £15 per person and groups of up to eight.

• Location: 127 East Street, BS3 4ER
• Price: from £47.52 per person
• Why we recommend: this is a great choice of activity for couples and double dates, and who doesn't love handmade cake?

Looking for a fun, hands-on activity in Bristol that ends with cake? Bake It! Bristol serves up the perfect mix of competition and creativity, as you battle it out to bake the very best cake.

Each month brings a new baking theme, and with 12 stations and everything provided, you'll just need to bring your ideas and a teammate or two. Enjoy a pre-bake drink, create your masterpiece, and take your sweet treat home. Warning: may cause serious baking addiction.

Just a half-hour hop from Bristol, the Mendips' Mad Swans is the kind of countryside escape that feels like a proper adventure without the faff of a long drive. Think rolling green views, fresh air by the bucketload and enough activities to turn a quiet weekend into something seriously fun.

Stay the night in one of the dreamy eco cabins, where cosy beds and a drop-down projector make movie nights feel extra special. By day (or night), there's plenty to get stuck into: squeeze in a late-night padel session, take on the mini golf course, or head to the Swing Barn driving range to channel your inner pro. When it's time to wind down, The Hangout is your go-to for darts, shuffleboard and some very tempting pizza.