Bristol Things to Do

The Tinto Lounge is a recently opened hip café, located between The John Cabot and the Anchor. Its ambience is incredibly comfortable with reclining chairs and soft leather sofas. This joint is popular for its Hoegaarden draugh... more

Chicago Rock Cafe boasts of a fabulous location, right on the waterfront, and it attracts an over-21 crowd. There's a small dance floor, with a disco glitter-ball suspended above it. And the music policy reflects the age of the... more

With fabulous views over the harbour, this place is equally popular with families and business people at lunchtimes and beered-up, lively young things at night. Open until 1a Tu-Sa, it acts as a pre-club venue for the popular c... more

This pub, right on the river with quayside seating: a chunk of Bristol's drunken maritime history with a view of the river and the docks, which hasn't been messed with or gentrified. The saltiness and earthiness of its customer... more

This parkland course, located five minutes from the M32, to the north east of the city, is a great place for an informal and relaxed game of golf. The Kendleshire Golf Club boasts water features, 18 holes. There is also a pract... more

The path is a whole 85 mile circular route through the gorgeous countryside. Occasionally one can catch the splendid and breath-taking views of the Avon Gorge, Chew valley and the Severn estuary. Choose to cycle just parts of t... more

One of the few music venues in south Bristol, this place is hidden away in an unlovely back street. You would easily dismiss it as another industrial warehouse, were it not for the small sign above the door telling you it was a... more

Two major attractions are offered at this complex, which is a great place to visit if you need some kind of entertainment for the kids (or yourselves), especially on a rainy day. Firstly, there's tenpin bowling, secondly there'... more

The clock-tower and spire of this 14th century Anglican church, soar above the city's last remaining ancient gate, through which you can pass into the heart of modern Bristol. The smallest of the city's old churches, it's rarel... more

The Music Club is housed in a wonderfully eccentric and delightful single storey building, with a semi-circular front (the windows contain stained glass harps) in the genteel area of Clifton. It offers concerts of classical mus... more