New Year's Eve In Bristol 2026

The birthplace of international DJs and the South's undisputed stomping ground for a gritty night out with attitude, Bristol is fantastic when it comes to going out, and the biggest celebration of the year is certainly no different.

From exclusive club events to bottomless brunches with darts, and restaurants with delicious menus on the 31st December, we're breaking down the best-of-the-best when it comes to Bristol's New Year's Eve parties. 

Our Guide To New Year's Eve In Bristol 2026

Last edited by Jasmine Lee Kennedy

Last updated on 6th January 2026




New Year's Eve Restaurants In Bristol

  • Locations: Lost & Found, Mowgli, Piccolino, and more
  • Price: varies
  • Why we recommend: because it's fun to treat yourself to a lovely meal and when better to do so on the last day of the year? Bristol's restaurant scene has plenty of options, from tempting set menus to Indian feasting spreads, and you'll find them all in our guide

If you prefer to spend your New Year's Eve in Bristol at restaurants, then check out these beauties. Treat yourself to an indulgent three-course meal with your loved ones or grab a quick bite to eat before hitting the bars.

Whatever you fancy, be it a delicious Italian dinner from Piccolino or a scrumptious steak from Browns Brasserie & Bar, it's all here in our guide.

O'Neill's Bristol

  • Location: 7–9 Baldwin Street, College Green, BS1 1RU
  • Time: 7pm - 1am
  • Price: free entry
  • Why we recommend: if you're after big tunes, ice cold glasses of prosecco, and a classic Bristol blowout to ring in 2026, O'Neill's is where the party's at

Ring in the New Year with a bang at O'Neill's Bristol, as the High Street hotspot throws its Biggest New Year's Eve Party yet. Expect flowing prosecco, buzzing dancefloors, and an unbeatable party atmosphere as you count down to 2026 surrounded by friends, music, and good times.

Whether you're raising a glass, dancing through midnight, or just soaking up the celebratory chaos, this is the place to be when the clock strikes twelve. 

CIRCUIT Bristol

  • Location: The South Buildings, Canons Road, BS1 5UH
  • Time: 10.30pm - 3am
  • Price: tickets from £10 
  • Why we recommend: if you want to dance your way into 2026 with big beats, bargain drinks, and a buzzing crowd, this is the place to be

Grab tickets to Circuit Bristol's New Year's Eve party, where the night is all about clubbing, cocktails, and countdown chaos, from 10.30pm until 3am.

Keep your drinks game strong with £5 doubles, four shots for £10, or three VKs for £10, while DJs spin the hits that keep everyone moving. Secure your spot on the waitlist, hit the dance floor, and start 2026 exactly how you mean to go on.

The Square Club

  • Location: 15 Berkeley Square, Clifton, BS8 1HB
  • Time: 7.30pm - 1am
  • Price: from £92 per person
  • Why we recommend: we think that The Square Club is the most glamorous way to step into 2026, with free-flowing drinks, live entertainment, and 1920s opulence at Bristol's most exclusive party

Go back in time this New Year's Eve in Clifton and welcome 2026 in true Gatsby style at The Square Club's Return of the Roaring Twenties, the city's most decadent celebration. Set within an elegant private members' townhouse, this lavish all-inclusive soirée promises a night of glitz, glamour, and pure indulgence.

Your ticket grants access to a free bar all night, a grand buffet feast, and three floors of entertainment, complete with DJs, live sax, performers, and even pop-up casino tables where you can try your luck. From the moment doors open, expect immersive 1920s vibes, and make sure you dress to impress in your finest flapper and tux attire.

BrewDog Bristol

FREE BDAY DRINKS and 3 other offers

  • Location: 58 Baldwin Street, BS1 1QW
  • Time: from 7pm 
  • Price: beers from £1.95
  • Why we recommend: this wallet-friendly party offers you the chance to dress up like it's the 70s and enjoy classic BrewDog beers for cheap 

BrewDog Bristol is closing out the year with Midnight Mojo, a New Year's Eve party that dials up the groove with a 70s-inspired soundtrack of soul, funk, disco and glam rock. 

Tickets are £20 and come with access to an exclusive drinks menu that's refreshingly generous for New Year's Eve. Beers start from £1.95, including Cold Beer, with Wingman, Lost Lager, Hazy Jane and Punk all priced at £2.45. Spirits, mixers and wine are £2.95, while cocktails sit at £3.95, covering classics like margaritas and espresso martinis.

Racks Bar & Kitchen

  • Location: St Paul's Road, Clifton, BS8 1LX
  • Time: 7pm - 1am
  • Price: from £120 per person 
  • Why we recommend: a free bar all night, live music, casino tables, and a black-tie dress code sound like a fancy way to welcome 2026

Bristol New Year's Eve packages don't come better than this. Say goodbye to 2026 and hello to 2027 at Racks Bar & Kitchen's legendary party, a night of glitz, glamour, and good times with one irresistible promise: a completely free bar all night long.

That's right, three fully stocked bars serving unlimited beer, wine, cider, prosecco, spirits, and soft drinks until 1am, so you can dance, toast, and celebrate without a care. Alongside the endless drinks, you can enjoy a grand buffet feast, live music, casino tables, and a photo booth to capture every sparkling moment.