Something a Little Different in Bristol

Wing Fest is a festival experience unlike any other. Join them as they take over Lloyds Amphitheatre this May for two days of quirky activities, from axe throwing to live music, with the chance to sample your way around stalls and crown the city's top wing-slingers.

Looking for an alternative event? Forget the usual day out and have a go at this quirky escape room, where you'll be able to choose from a variety of games. You'll need your best crew for this one, so prepare for an adrenaline-pumping 60 minutes.

Have you ever drunk and old fashioned from a tree? Well, now's the chance, because Black Rock are bringing you one of the most unique whisky experiences in the city. Fronting over 250 bottles of the good stuff, you'll find drams from across the globe, alongside a unique menu of cocktails to get stuck into.

Raising money for charity and heaps of fun, The Big Fat RAG Pub Quiz is a top way to cheer up a Monday night. The event takes place in Bristol Uni's Balloon Bar and deviates from your bog-standard quiz; expect cheap beer, silliness and tricky tasks.

Put your musical knowledge to the test as renowned magazine Crack take over The Christmas Steps for their weekly night of brain ticklers. There's also icy beer and cash prizes - we can't think of a reason not to go.

One of the best new attractions in Bristol, the Upside Down House is taking up at plot at The Mall on Cribbs Causeway so you can experience the world from an all new angle. Grab your pals and get ready to dance on the ceilings at this quirky city happening. 

Smoke and Mirrors is not what it first appears; find the alternative pub in Bristol for a night of surprises. Grab a front row seat as the bar puts on regular entertainment, from magic shows through to comedy and burlesque.

You're going to have to look a bit harder to find this Bristol secret bar. When you do find it, forget something a little different in Bristol, and expect a completely new bar experience as Her Majesty's Secret Service brings serious Bond vibes and a mean Martini list.

After something a little different in Bristol? Check out the Bristol and Bath Rum Distillery. From Wellington roasts on Sundays to special menus and cocktails throughout the week, you'll be fed and watered here. Oh, and did we mention all the masterclasses and tastings? 

Along with their hearty menu of homely dishes, The Cosy Club is all sorts of kitsch and alternative in Bristol. Go for a casual dinner or date-night cocktails in their taxidermy-filled restaurant.

Steak of the Art is not your average night out in Bristol as it combines amazing art work with world-class steaks. Located on Cathedral Walk, the spot has amazing interiors, including suspended paintpots pouring paint and an illuminated bar.

With views over Clifton Lido, Lido is a unique Bristol restaurant. The venue has floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the spot with light and food comes in the form of delicious tapas.

Bristol's bar scene is full of interesting and fun bars, but none are quite as different as The Apple. An old dutch barge has been converted into one of the city's most popular watering holes which serves a massive selection of cider.

An oldie on the alternative night out scene in Bristol, Thekla is a rowdy club on a converted cargo ship. Head to the Mud Dock Area for pop club nights out and clothes markets over weekends.

Get ready to be immersed into a whole new world at this quirky and cool bar in Bristol. The Clockwork Rose is run by the illusive Captain, hear his story every time you order a cocktail or rummage through his trinkets that decorate the bar.

Raucous, debauched and seriously sexy, Red Light has cool and quirky Bristol bar stamped all over it. The secret den serves up luscious libations, hosts fun party nights and has some of Bristol's naughtiest decor.