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september 2010
SEPT 2010
BRISTOL LISTINGS GUIDE
Featured venues
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O2 ACADEMY
BASEMENT 45
BIG CHILL BAR
BUNKER
COSIES
DOJO
ELBOW ROOM
THE FLEECE
ILLUSIONS
The Lanes
LAKOTA
LA ROCCA
LIZARD LOUNGE
MBARGO
METROPOLIS
motion
PANACHE
the PARK
PLATFORM 1
po Na na
PRIVE
THEKLA
WOODS
More from O2 Academy
O2 Academy
The Biggest Bands & DJ’s - The Best events in the South
West. Our reputation for bringing you the biggest bands
and DJ’s is unsurpassed by any other venue in the
South West. From Rock to Hip-hop, Drum and Bass to
Nu-Jazz, Reggae to Breaks no other venue consistently
offers the best of the Mainstream and the left of field.
With the addition of our Academy 2 we can now offer
the best up and coming bands and a second stage for
club events.
Mondays
27thMark
Ronson & The Business INTL
7:00 PM // £20.00
Tuesdays
28th
Ocean Colour Scene
7:00 PM // £23.50
Thursdays
16th
Jaguar Skills 7:00 PM // £8.00
Fridays
weeklyRamshackle
4.00pm // £4.00
10th
17th
24th
6:30 PM // £5.00
6:30 PM // £4.00
The Postman, Andy Tokyo, Dave Remix, DJ Dan, Geck. Over 18s only.
Following Announcement
Gabrielle Aplin Friday
Steve Ignorant, Last Supper,
Crass Songs 1977-1982, Goldblade
6:00 PM // £14.50
Saturdays
4th
Skankers, MCSWEETPEA’S Birthday Bash
10:00 PM // £17.00
Sundays
5th
Xsimple Minds, Derek Forbes, Brian McGee, Ex Simple Minds
7:00 PM // £12.00
Thursdays
7th
Book now - October
Bowling For Soup, A, FTSK, Dollyrots
7:00 PM // £18.50
Saturdays
2nd
9th
Tiffany Page
Architects
7:00 PM // £7.00
7:00 PM // £11.00
Tuesdays
12th
19th
Groove Armada
Charlatans, Shaun Ryder
7:00 PM // £21.50
7:00 PM // £23.50
Wednesdays
13th
Corinne Bailey Rae
7:00 PM // £19.50
Thursdays
14th
21st
Ian Hunter
Cat Empire
Fridays
15thMy
Passion
7:00 PM // £18.50
7:00 PM // £17.50
7:00 PM // £8.00
Saturdays
16th
DOOMSDAY, Doom, MF Doom, Madvillain, Dangerdoom,
Zev Love X, Viktor Vaughn, King Geedorah, Metal Fingers
7:00 PM // £22.50
Sundays
17th
24th
Frogmore Street, BS1 5NA Tel 0905 020 3999 Ticketweb: 0870 771 2000 www.bristol-academy.co.uk
Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip
Train
7:00 PM // £14.50
7:00 PM // £14.50
More from Basement 45
Basement 45
Opened February 2009, it has established itself as one
of the leading venues in the city. A capacity of around
300, 2 bars, 2 dance floors, a kick ass sound system
and playing host to Bristol’s best promoters, national
and international DJ’s. Offering the best in underground
dance music - Drum n Bass, Dubstep, House, Techno,
Garage, electro and Hip Hop. Available for private hire,
in part or in it’s entirety. A quality underground venue,
which provides clubbers, promoters and DJ’s the perfect
balance between atmosphere, music and people.
Basement 45 presents the bounce bass music summer sessions.
House, Electro, Drum n Bass, Breaks, Dubstep, Garage, Hip Hop and
Grime over two rooms, plus other event listings.
10pm - 4am, FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11PM,
only applies on bounce nights £4/5 after
Fridays
3rd
Closed
10th
BOUNCE Eats everything & mark davis
17th
Nothing but Trouble
24th
Property of Bristol
Room 2 hosted by gel for head.
Armedo, Blah, Mc Danny D and Jormas.
The cream of local DJ’s.
APPLEBLIM (applepips recordings).
Paddy “Jinnah.”
Saturdays
4th
BOUNCE
Room 1
Mark Davis and Eats Everything.
Room 2
Hosted by nothing but trouble.
10pm - 4am, FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11PM
11th
BOUNCE 10pm - 4am, FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11PM
18th
BOUNCE 10pm - 4am, FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11PM
Arsequake ( Shit The Bed / The Blast)
Eats Everything, Mark Davis
Room 1
Mark Davis, Eats Everything.
Room 2
Fred SouthWest, Shmuckton, Munuver, Bromyat Beats, Scope and Fammo DJ’s
MC’s Skeech, Redskin.
Bristol Festival official afterparty
hosted by the Blast and Shit the bed
25th
Room 1
Tayo, Arsequake, Dubious.
Room 2
Hosted by Bassics, Koan Sound, Phaeleh, The radical project and DJ N/A.
8 Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA Tel 01179 293 554 www.basement45.co.uk
More from the Big Chill Bar
The Big Chill
The Big Chill Bar opened in October 2009, bringing the
magic of the festival to Bristol all year round. The Big
Chill Bar is a social hub offering the best in food, drink
and music, with FREE ENTRY all the time. Without a
doubt the perfect place to chill with great, easy to share
dishes served all day and night. At weekends DJ talent
from the festival and beyond spin until 3am.
venue magazine “best bristol bar 2009”
ThursdayS
weeklyRoot
Elevation
Root Elevation’s Type Sun brings you the best in Soul Music, past, present & future.
Wednesdays
weeklyLIVE
MUSIC
Pints & Spirits for £2.50
Fridays
3rd
Bang
10th
17th
Tru Thoughts present Hint - single launch
Andy Smith presents Jam Up Twist plus We Love Soul
Alternative fifties and sixties, Garage, Punk, New wave, Underground Indie, Glam,
Northern Soul, Ska and Eighties.
DJ Andy Smith of Portishead fame continues with his night of jumpin 50’s Blues,
monster Northern Soul dancers, Rockin’ Rockabilly and scorching Ska sides joined
by local legend John Stapleton.
SATURdays
4th
Western Soul plus Peter D Rose (smith & mighty)
11th
18th
24th
DJ Parker plus The Duke Boxers
DJ Derek plus Baby Malc from The Pussy Parlure
Funk from the Trunk birthday party with
DJ Smoove plus Dr Karl Groover & DissCuss
Soul, Reggae and Disco form these long time Bristol scene DJ’s.
Funk form the Trunk bring anything form straight up Funk, Boogaloo, Classic Hip
Hop, Disco and Rare Groove.
25thMonsterpiece
Brisfest after-party
Hip Hop, Funk and more in between from this Bristol insitution.
SundayS
WeeklyBig
Chill Brunch
Join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon with chilled out tunes and a fantastic new
Brunch Menu.
Plus in the evening - 25% off all drinks every week for those working in the bar
trade *with recent payslip. Relax with the Big Chill on Sundays... and let us do all
the hard work.
Our brand new roof terrace and study room is now open!
A new city centre outdoor oasis with an extra room
with it’s own bar available for private hire.
opening TIMES
sundays – wednesdays 12.00pm – 12.00am
thuRSDAYS - 12.00pm – 1.00am
fridays – satURdays – 12.00pm – 3.00am
*hire is FREE we can also arrange catering and any other special requirements
please ask at the bar or email [email protected]
15 Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DE Tel 01179 304 217 www.bigchill.net/bristol
More from the Bunker
The Bunker
The Bunker is the newest addition to Bristol’s night life
scene! Opening 6 nights a week from 9pm to 3 am, this
is Bristol’s No.1 student venue! Drinks starting at £1.00
will be standard, queuing will be kept to a minimum,
big name DJ’s will be regularly attending, Bristol’s
best promoters will be on the door, what more could
you want?
Mondays
BED (Bristol’s Enchanted Discotheque)
Commercial, Electro, Party Beats
BED is an exciting new concept of student clubbing, offering a unique combination
of commercial, classy and sexy finely blended with cool, edgy and underground
over three rooms and an elegant outdoor space.
Tuesdays
THE MASH UP
The Biggest Student Drum & Bass and Dubstep Night
The baddest bass beats you could possibly ask for on the Bunker’s ear drum
perforating sound system. Resident DJ’s smash out heavy dancefloor fillers as well
as up and coming hits from the best Drum n Bass, Dubstep, Electro and Breakbeat
producers.
Thursdays
REHAB
The essential mid-week session for Bristol students! Nurse your way back to health
at REHAB every Thursday! Music ranges from Dubstep to Dancehall and covers all
genres keeping you dancing till the early hours of Friday morning! Room 2 is ‘Open
Decks’ with Bristol’s finest student DJs pumping out the tunes. This combined with
an electric atmosphere and the best drink deals in town, REHAB is the place to be
every Thursday.
Fridays
THE BOMB!
Electro, Electro House
FIRE IN THE HOLE!! The ORIGINAL Jagerbomb Night! All bombs £2 including our own
legendary Espresso Bombs©. DJ Amo spinning BIG BIG electro beats.
THIS IS FRIDAY!
24th
The bunker 1st birthday party.
10-late // £5 tickets from all usual outlets.
Electro, Dub Step & Drum & Bass
The bomb VS donuts Presents Mumdance. Special guest to be announced on the
night. Plus resident Dj Amo playing the best.
All usual bunker drink promos and The bomb £2 jaga bombs.
Saturdays
i-Candy - Bora Bora Beach party
Chart, House, Dubstep, Electro and i-Candy classics
With an indoor and outdoor beach along with podium dancers and cheap drinks
plus3 Rooms of music, 2 sound systems, VIP lounge and smoking terrace.
You know the score. Student prices but open
to everyone. Come get a piece of the action!
78 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU
More from Cosies
Cosies
Low expense, no pretence still supplying the alternative,
cheap booze, church pews, all set to music from the
hippest cats and kittens in the south west of Britain.
With manager Flora (Flynn and Flora) at the helm,
there’s no shortage of top notch DJ’s playing at this
legendary little venue. Music wise the remit is mainly
Reggae and Hip Hop, Bristol Bass and Funky Stuff with
a friendly party vibe for all ages. Cosies is still one of
Bristol’s coolest haunts and with it diverse selection on
offer it will remain to be.
FRIDAYS
3rd
REPUBLIC
DJ Dad Plus Guest.
10th
DUB STUDIO SESSIONS
17th
DJ BUNJY
FREE B4 10 £3 ENTRY 9 TILL LATE
Shanti Sound with Henery Heatwave and Full Shanti Crew.
Dubstep, Hiphop, Funk, Soul
9 TILL LATE £3 ENTRY
9 TILL late // £2
Mike Freedom.
24th
MUSIC BOX
REGGAE, DUBSTEP, DRUM N BASS
9 TILL LATE £3 ENTRY
Peter G Rose and Flora.
SATurdays
4th
CODE OF THE STREETS
Rnb. Hip Hop, Old Skool, Reggae
9 TILL LATE £3 ENTRY
DJ Style & Fagan.
11th
GHETTOSPHERIC
Soul and Rare Groove
£3 ENTRY 9 TILL LATE
Feat Lexicon Luther, Matt Dggs, Chaz Malibu, Tina Turntable & Niami,
Mr Manhatton and Nikey Nytro.
18th
PATO BATON SOUND SYSTEM
9 TILL LATE £2 ENTRY
25th
REGGAE SATURDAY 9 TILL LATE £3 ENTRY
Jay L, Niami Nice and Belty Boom.
SUNDAYs
REGGAE SUNDAY
9 TILL LATE £2 ENTRY
Island Fever, DJ Skylion plus guest
12th Addis From Megus Melody,
Rueben and Cuban
19th Banton. Rich From Apollo
19thPOSITIVE VIBRATIONS
5th
34 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8RG Tel 01179 424 110 www.cosies.co.uk
More from Dojo
Dojo
Without a doubt Dojo has become one of Bristol’s leading
venues for underground electronic music. This intimate
venues see’s top international DJ’s play to one of the
best crowds in the city. A good sound system, cracking
dancefloor and beautiful outdoor terrace makes this the
perfect small venue. With licensing in place last entry is
now 2am for non members and 4am for members.
wedensdays
Groove On - returns 22nd
Quite simply an unmissable midweek institution providing guaranteed midweek
madness.
Expect a mix of electro, techno, house, disco and more from guests such as Alex
Gopher, The Proxy, Claude Von Stroke, Late of the Pier, Kissy Sell-Out & more plus
residents Plimsouls, Julio Bashmore & Eiffel Power.
FridayS
3rd
House Movements
10th
11pm - Late // £3 before 1pm
Catch all the sounds from Disco through to House and Techno, and all the way
back again. This is one big n bad selection of classic party jams. Circle of Funk and
Freejive DJ’s.
Zoo
10PM - late
Electro, Techno, House, Disco and more
Expect more late night early morning craziness from ZOO.
17th
U.F.O
24TH
INTRIGUE
11pm - 7am // £6
UFO was born after two atoms collided on a tiny planet in the outer reaches of the
galaxy. Over time the atoms began to mutate into a monstrous hybrid, whose only
ambition was to destroy planets with its arsenal of space age grooves and weighty
electronic beats.
Krystal Klear (All City, Dub organisers), Efa (Pollen/ Crazylegs), Vast and Bolbous
(I Feel Space). Plus residents - The Kelly Twins
Drum & Bass
10pm-6am / £7 adv / NUS / M.O.T.D*
Icicle , Rockwell, Hzero T With MC Fokus & guests
SATURDAYS
4th
Free party
11th
10.30pm - late
Big Syd Lawrence and guests take you on a musical journey from Funk through
to Funky House.
EQ & Prominence present Revolution
11pm - 7am. // Entry: £5 b4 1am, £6 after
FThe official Funk Boat follow-on party with pioneering dance & electronica from
DJ’s Luke Langson, Alex Clark, Marek & Farko, Gus Young & Rich Dolby.
18th
digital
25th
JUST JACK
10.30 - 7am // £5/£7
If you like deep techy electronic beats you will love Digital! WIth special guest plus
Residents Stuart Wilkinson and Ian Cole.
House music and much more
11pm - 7am // £8
These sessions deliver each and every time, one not to be missed. Burnski
(Pokerflat), James Barnsley (Back to Basics), Tom Rio, Dan Wild.
12-16 Park Row, Clifton, Bristol, BS1 5LJ Tel 01179 251 177 www.dojolounge.co.uk
More from the Elbow Room
The Elbow Room
Lively but laid back, both urban and urbane, it’s where
‘Purple Haze’ meets purple baize with two fantastic
eight foot pool tables and walls decorated with graffiti
artwork by some of the nation’s finest artists. Open until
late every night with free entry. A great place to hold a
party for up to 100 guests with your own bar, toilets,
DJ equipment, dance floor until late every night with
free entry.
Mondays
OLD SKOOL
Jagerbomb’s just £2.50!!
Open till 2am // Free entry
Upstairs available for free private hire until 2am
Tuesdays
GLASTONBURY GREATS
Jagerbomb’s just £2.50!!
Open till 2am // Free entry
Upstairs available for free private hire until 2am
Wednesdays
90’S DANCE
Jagerbomb’s just £2.50!!
Open till 2am // Free entry
Upstairs available for free private hire until 2am
Thursdays
RACK ‘EM UP
241 Cocktails all night!!
Open till 2am // Free entry
Upstairs available for free private hire until 2am
Fridays
PURPLE BAIZE
Open till 4am // Free entry
Chart and Old Skool Classics all night long with DJ Lance.
**** NEW PROMOTIONS ****
£2.50 – Double Russian Standard Premium Vodka & Mixer.
Upstairs available for free private hire until 10.30pm
Saturdays
BY THE POOL
Open till 4am // Free entry
Chart and Old Skool Classics all night long.
Upstairs available for free private hire until 10.30pm
Sundays
GRASSROOTS
Open till 2am // Free entry
241 COCKTAILS All day and all night!
Reggae and the like with DJ Nick Evans.
Double Sailor Jerry and Coke just £2.50.
Upstairs available for free private hire until 2am
64 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5JN Tel 0117 930 0242 www.theelbowroom.co.uk [email protected]
More from the Fleece
The Fleece
Legendary live music venue which has hosted gigs from
the likes of Radiohead, Oasis, Coldplay & Muse. Under
new management since May 2010, with live bands 7
nights per week by the end of the year and new club
nights opening from mid October The Fleece will soon
be well & truly back on the map for students and giggoers alike.
September
1st
3rd
5th
8th
10th
15th
18th
21st
23rd
24th
Wed ......................................................................... STATIC THOUGHT
Fri ...................................................... HAZEL MILLS ALBUM LAUNCH
Sun ............................................................................ LENNY SAVAGE
Wed ............................................................... CYMBALS EAT GUITARS
Fri ........................................................................................ MAD SIN
Wed ............................................................................ SAGE FRANCIS
Sat ............................................................................... CITIZEN FISH
Tue ................................................... ACEY SLADE & THE DARK PARTY
Thu ........................................................................................ GOTEKI
Fri .................... YOU LOVE HER COZ SHE’S DEAD (as seen on SKINS)
October
2nd
Sat ............................. LAUNCH NIGHT WITH THE BLUE AEROPLANES
7th
Thu .................................................................................... EXIT CALM
10th Sun ............................................................... ERRORS / TWILIGHT SAD
12th Tue ............................................................................ GLENN HUGHES
13th Wed ....................................................... STEVE MASON (BETA BAND)
14th Thu ........................................................................ OZRIC TENTACLES
18thMon ............................................................................... THE THROBS
19th Tue ............................................................................. HELLO MEXICO
20th Wed ................................................................ THE BOXER REBELLION
22nd Fri ............................................................................ FOREVER NEVER
23rd Sat .............................................................................. CHROME HOOF
24th Sun ......................................................................................... IMICUS
25thMon ...................................................................... CATHERINE FEENY
26th Tue ............................................................................ KID CANAVERAL
27th Wed .............................................. 80s MATCHBOX B-LINE DISASTER
28th Thu ............................................................................. SICK OF IT ALL
29th Fri ................................................................... THE DUKE & THE KING
30th Sat ........................................................................ GIMME SHELTER!
31st Sun ........................................................................... RANDOM HAND
November
2nd
Tue ....................................................................... DISTORTED BREED
3rd
Wed ....................................................................... 12 DIRTY BULLETS
4th
Thu ....................................................................... CHRIS PRITCHETT
5th
Fri ............................................................................................... 999
6th
Sat .......................................................................... LEFT SIDE BRAIN
7th
Sun ..................................................................... DAY OF THE SIRENS
8thMon ................................................................................ THE ECHOES
9th
Tue ........................................................................... THE GOOD FIGHT
12th Fri ............................................................................ THE REASONING
14th Sun .......................................................................... EDWYN COLLINS
18th Thu ............................................................................. LARRY MILLER
19th Fri ..................................... TWISTED FOLK PRESENTS BLACK PRARIE
24th Wed .................................................................................... SHAM 69
26th Fri ..................................................................................... GODSIZED
30th Tue ................................................................................ THE SWORD
12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ Tel: 01179 074 927
More from Illusions
Illusions
Illusions Magic Bar and has been voted The Best
Entertainment Pub of Great Britain! Magicians perform
every night from 7.30 until 1am! Illusions has 2 Bars
one for Drinks and the other for Magic! Now introducing
MAGIC ON TAP Illusions portable magic bar. Hire it now
for your next event! Illusionsmagicbar.co.uk Home to
the exclusive MAGIC WAND COCKTAILS over 4 pints to
share with friends! Prices start at £17.95 Open till 1am
midweek and 2am at the weekends and entry is free.
Monday
Live Magic from 7.30pm
Happy Hour! All night.
Tuesday
Live Magic from 7.30pm
Live Magic.
Wednesday
Open Mic for all budding Magicians!
Great offers all night like 2-4-1 Cocktails.
Thursday
Karaoke night
Cliftons best Karaoke night with over 40k tracks to choose from! Come on and show
everyone at Illusions what you’ve got!
Friday
Live Music & Live Magic
What more can you ask for to start your weekend.
(FREE ENTRY open till 2am).
Saturday
Live Music & Live Magic
And with a our selection in music you’ll be dancing to the early hours!
Sunday
12thillusions
3rd Anniversary with special guest
PAUL DANIELS
18:30 - 23:30 // £5 ADV £8 on the door
The evening will be great! fire eaters, stilt walkers, Mark’s Illusion and lots more!
LIVE MUSIC FROM Ant Noel, Steve Williams, Kevin Rowe, Matt Whiley and Ryan Inglis
£5 in advance (£8 on the door) this includes an exclusive show from Paul Daniels
and to help the celebrations a glass of Champers! and canapes!
Introducing Our Newest Magic Wand Cocktail
THE VODKA ENERGY WAND
ONLY £17.95 DURING HAPPY HOUR!
ASK AT THE BAR FOR DETAILS.
Visiting Manchester?
Well why not pop into our newest venue in manchester city centre minutes from
the M.E.N arena! Check our website for details.
www.illusionsmagicbar.co.uk
Want Offers All The Time?
Ask about our illusions magic wrist bands?
2 Byron Place, South Triangle, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1JT Tel 0117 909 3405 www.illusionsmagicbar.co.uk
More from the The Lanes
The Lanes
Far more than just a bowling alley, the venue has a large
cocktail bar, private karaoke room, summer courtyard
and American style diner as well as plenty of lounge
space to relax over a drink. Since opening in 2008,
The Lanes has become a firm favourite of bowling
aficionados, clubbers, classic film lovers and comedy
fans. With regular club nights, DJ’s and live bands, a
night out at The Lanes is a night out with a difference!
The Lanes, good bowling, good films, good food,
good drinks, good music, good times!
TUesdays
21st
28th
Strike Night
7pm – Late // Free
Strike Night
9pm – 3am // Free
Every Tuesday during term time. Great bands, cheap booze & bowling!
Every Tuesday. Great bands, cheap booze & bowling!
Wednesdays
Weekly2
For 1 Cocktails
Fridays
3rd
10th
17th
24th
Disco Shed Go Bowling
It’s back! There ain’t no party like a Disco Shed party!
9pm – 3am // £3
Split Happens!
9pm – 3am // Free
Do It Yourself
9pm – 3am // £5
Our resident DJ’s playing Rock N Roll, Motown, Soul and Ska to bowl and bop to!
A night dedicated to all things photographic with Cats In Paris and Eugene Machine
playing live. Don’t forget your camera!
Dub Voyager
Reggae, Dub, Dubstep, Dancehall
9pm – 3am // £5 adv
Ft Nucleus Roots.
Saturdays
4th
Department S 9pm – 3am / £3
John The Mod brings you the best in 60’s garage beats, mod, soul, rock n roll
and indie anthems.
11thMat
18th
Horne presents Session
London’s hottest club night comes to Bristol.
Department S 9pm – 3am / £3
John The Mod brings you the best in 60’s garage beats, mod, soul, rock n roll
and indie anthems.
25thPop
Bubble Rock – Launch Night!
The UK’s most super fun pop/punk/indie night.
9pm – 3am // £4 adv / £5
Sundays
12th
Beer 101
Spend the afternoon beer tasting! Yum!
The Lane Side Diner
4pm – Late // Free
The Lane Side Diner is the home of the awesome Strike Burger
and the hugely popular and indeed huge Ray’s pizzas. With a menu
you’d expect to find in a traditional US diner, the Lane Side Diner is
a great place to stop by for a quick bite at lunchtime or something
more substantial in the evening.
22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE Tel: 0117 325 1979 www.thelanesbristol.co.uk
More from Lakota
Lakota
Bristol’s most famous underground club. Situated in a
converted warehouse, Lakota is a night club that hosts
a wide range of underground events. It now welcomes a
larger crowd of people owing to the mix in music styles
on show. The club has a warehouse style interior and
covers 3 storeys, 4 dance areas, a huge balcony. Fully
kited out with Funktion 1 and Turbosound Installations
plus massive outside smoking area Lakota remains one
of Bristol’s big players.
Wednesdays
8th
LAKOTA LINK UP – BATTLE OF THE PROMOTERS
10PM-5AM // £5 extras
Jungle, Drum n Bass, Breakcore, Hardcore, Jiggery Pokery,
Dubstep, Breaks, Reggae, Dancehall, Dub, Tech Dnb, 8bit
Room 1: Jungle Syndicate vs Dissident vs Drum Disciples.
Room 2: Back To Bassics vs Rambunkshuss.
Room 3: Fracture Clinic Vscom64 vs Finite.
Fridays
10THMASTER RAVERS
10PM-6AM // £8 adv MOTD
Hardcore, Hardstyle
17TH
24TH
Room 1: Joey Riot (& Mc Wotsee), Ritmen, Ritmen B2B Scar, Naughty B2B Intox, Taz,
Niacin, Mastervodkaman B2B Limpstar, Monkey Vs Searly (MC’s Emacey & Razor)
MC’s: Wotsee, Phoenix, Flo, Spuddy, Goughy, Fugitive.
Room 2: Tyronnster B2B Seb T, Upright B2B Just Joe, Shady Ladies (Red B2B Lou),
DJ Becks, Magpie, Patch.
Room 3: Full details and links on Abductation vs Blaze please check out facebook
Room 4: Dark Energy Pro Room- Hardstyles- Tba.
RUMBLE
Techno, Jungle Techno, Disco, Mash Up
10PM-6AM // £8 B4 12/ £12 AFTER
Room 1: Donna_909 B2B Fuzzy Duck, Chris Fenn, Chester, Billy Nasty, Brainey, Paf.
Room 2: Mandi Dextrous, Ben Dread, Sam Wise Selecta, Donkey Donk, Dave “Ffa”
Millard, Fuzzy Duck, Dj G Lewis, Wreck Up.
Room 3: Fortress, Harry, Cutterz, Dj Erbalist, Kenty, Decibelle, Dj Twisted.
Room 4: Creaky, Dj Polo, Jnr. Hacksaw, De Kaiotic, Psymon D.
KWALITY BASS
Drum n Bass, Jungle, Dubstep
10PM-5AM // £10 + BF
Room 1: Taxman, Logan D B2B Sly, Pleasure, Interface Live, Mrk, Joy-C B2B Uk
Rocka. MC’s: Shabba D, Fatman D, Herbzie, Nutcracka, Redskin, Kb, Tdk, Fanatic.
Room 2: Eddie K, Nocturnal, Illusive, Baz,Morny B2B Lewi, SPARC. MC’s: Koast,
Rewdem, Lewdem, Tyson, Younggun, Kiron B, Kb, Skye.
Saturdays
11TH CHAMPION SOUND – JUNGLE MANIA
10PM-6AM // £12 + BF
Drum n Bass, Jungle, Dubstep, Ragga, Reggae, Old Skool
25TH
Room 1: Congo Natty, Marcus Intalex, Remarc, Ed Solo & Mc Det, Krome & Time,
Rob Smith, Stanza. MC’s: Gq & Fearless, Joe Peng, Carasel.
Room 2: Solo Banton [Live], Rsd, Ed Solo, Borai King Toby, Embassy, Rapid.
Room 3: Cluekid?, Rattus Rattus & Klose One [2 Hour Set] Dohza.
TRIBE OF FROG – 10TH BIRTHDAY PARTY!
10PM-7AM // £10 ALL INC. £5 1ST 60 FROG MEMBERS
Psytrance, Trance, Progressive, Hybrid Beats, Dub & Chill, Electro,
Swing, Balcan Beats, Hard, Dark And Twisted Psy, Goatrance, Disco
Room 1: Flip Flop, Oood, Evp, Liquid Ross, Pieman, Psychosonic, DJ Pod.
Room 2: Jaia, Slater, Geo, Natzan, Wicki.
Room 3: Neurodriver, Robosapiens, Turbofresh, Apathesis, Ricorb, Hemp.
Room 4: Ott, Yasko, Plodocus, Abnormality, Ambient Shane, Dr.G.
Room 5: Monk3y Logic, Olmec, Rama, Ryo, Lunchbox.
Room 6: Skyhighatrist, Chery Technomedic, Tekno Hippie, Mr Faster, Psionic Entity.
Room 7: Jaia, Kindred Spirit, Full Lotus, Lurk, Sean Shift, Steve Oood.
Room 8: Rudi, Fortress, Jazzy, Rich Greenwood, Big Lee.
6 Upper York Street, Bristol, BS2 8QN Tel 07973 734 701 www.lakota.co.uk
More from La Rocca
La Rocca
La Rocca, conveniently located on Clifton Triangle, has
been one of Bristols most popular night clubs for over
20 years. Famed for its great atmosphere, value for
money drinks offers every night and friendly service
La Rocca continues to be the ultimate party venue
for ‘nice’ people! La Rocca is also the ideal venue for
private parties of 50 people upwards, we can host your
event Sunday to Thursdays and we always ensure we
tailor the venue to best cater for your requirements.
SUNDAY - THURSDAY!
DRINKS OFFERS EVERY NIGHT
DOUBLE VODKA & MIX £3.90
3 BOTTLES OF ‘VS’ ALCOPOP OR CARLING £5
VODKA & ENERGY DRINK JUG £10
THURSDAYS
THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE!
FREE ENTRY! 10pm - 3am
With the weekend fast approaching why not bring your friends to Bristol’s friendliest
night club for a feast of cheesy music and value for money drinks offers! Ideal for
celebrations, office parties or just a good old boogie with your mates, this is the way
to start the weekend!
*ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTY’S FOR GROUPS
OF 50 OR MORE!*
FRIDAYS
THE ULTIMATE AFTER WORK PARTY!
10pm - 3.30am // £3
La Rocca is the ideal place to let your hair down at the end of a long week, this busy
night is popular with unpretentious young professionals who enjoy carrying on there
after work drinks until the small hours of the morning! Our excellent D.J. raises the
roof with the very best cheesy tunes from the past 4 decades!
ADMISSION £3 - DISCOUNT ADMISSION @ laroccabristol.co.uk
SATURDAYS
THE BIG ONE! - GET HERE EARLY TO AVOID THE Q’s
10pm - 4am £3 before 11.30pm / £4 after
Popular for over 20 years La Rocca’s Saturday night always succeeds in bringing a
full house of ‘nice’ people who enjoy a huge selection of cheesy classics and drinks
offers that won’t dent your bank account! Whilst we are always very busy we still
welcome groups, so why not arrange a guest list?
Go to www.laroccabristol.co.uk
AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTY’S
FOR GUEST LISTS AND PARTY BOOKINGS
CALL 0117 9260924 or www.laroccabristol.co.uk
7-9 Triangle South, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1EY Tel 01179 260 924 www.laroccabristol.co.uk [email protected]
More from Lizard Lounge
Lizard Lounge
The Legendary Lounge, located on Queens Road,
continues to be the ultimate student party venue during
the week leading up to the ever popular weekend party
nights. Playing the very best in classic party tunes,
chart and anthems the atmosphere is second to none!
Don’t forget our famous cocktail jugs, shooters and
special offers!
MONDAYS
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11.30pm!*
The week starts here...the legendary Monday student session continues in full force.
Join our party DJ and enjoy our special drinks offers, launch your week the Lizard
Lounge way!
TUESDAYS
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11.30pm!*
Tuesdays are ever popular with students wishing to distract themselves from the
hard grind of the academic week and just want to kick back to great party tunes
and enjoy the odd jug or two of our famous Lizard lounge cocktails.
WEDNESDAYS
SPORTSNIGHT*
Popular with UWE and Bristol Uni’ sports students alike this is the night when
rugger buggers scrum down with hockey fanatics, netball girls meet football lads
and medics and dentists party though to the small hours of the morning!
THURSDAYS
PARTY NIGHT!*
Particularly popular as a party night, so if your sports club, society or friends need
a venue for a student party...the Lounge is the place for you...we are more than
happy to arrange special guest lists for this popular session!
FRIDAYS
THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE!*
After a long week you deserve the best night out and we provide the ultimate
party. So whether you are continuing your after work drinks, meeting up with old
friends or just want to boogie the night away, join us and start the weekend at the
Legendary Lizard Lounge!
SATURDAYS
THE BIG SATURDAY!*
Always ultimately popular, with the best party DJ’s, our superb selection of cocktails
and jugs and the friendliest staff in town we give you the best night out!
*Get here early to avoid the Q’s!*
STUDENT PROMOTERS WELCOME!
FOR GUEST LISTS AND PARTY BOOKINGS
CALL 01179 497 778 or 07789 103 740
66 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1QU Tel 01179 497 778 www.lizardloungebristol.co.uk
More from Mbargo
Mbargo
Mbargo is a haunt for both locals and students all
through the year and is consistently busy 7 nights
a week. Fact! With seriously low drink prices and a
consistently lively atmosphere every night of every
week. Monday until Thursday get a pint of Mbargo beer
for £1.50, Vodka mixer for £1.50 and bottles of wine for
£6.90! Make sure you look out for special Jaegerbomb
promotions. Fancy some unpretentious good old
fashioned merriment followed by dancing the night
away into the wee hours of the morning?
Mbargo is the haunt for both locals and students throughout the year and is
consistently busy 7 nights a week. Fact! With seriously low drinks prices and the
liveliest atmosphere in town every night of the week!!
Monday
Suisse Tony presents
– Bounce.
Fun and funky feel good grooves to start your week with a bounce in your step.
Tuesday
Dj Jewell presents
– Diamond In The Rough.
Playing the tracks you love all night long. The hippest, happiest place to be.
Wednesday
Benny Kane presents
– Slam On The Breaks.
Our jet setting DJ showcases why he’s in demand all over the world playing
dubstep, breakbeat, electro and everything in between.
Thursday
Dj Ammo and Dj Dre Presents
– Daft Funk.
Both DJ’s serve up a special selection of tracks spanning across the years.
Modern and classic takes across all genres.
Friday
Suisse Tony presents
– Melting Pot.
Start the weekend with a bang with Suisse Tony playing music that will keep
you going all weekend long. Thank funk it’s Friday!
Saturday
Dj Jambo presents
– Higher Ground.
Get your sweet little behind down to Bristol’s best loved bar and shake it all over the
place! Our trusty resident DJ whisks you away to a melodious wonderland across
the spectrum of music to leave you content with merriment and probably hung-over.
Sunday
Alex Taylor presents
– Thank You Please.
Alex Taylor playing live music the way only he can, plus look out for special DJ
sets by DJ Amo and Jambo. Miss work on Monday but don’t miss this night.
Mbargo has a 4am license - Keep the party going
The Triangle, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1ER Tel 01179 253 256 www.mbargo.net
More from Metropolis
Metropolis
The very best live music, comedy and cabaret. The music
policy is simple - great live music performed by the best
musicians a 500 capacity venue can accommodate.
Also the best live stand-up comedy venue in the UK. The
Cool Struttin’ Jazz Sessions have brought the cream of
the UK Jazz Scene to Bristol since 2005, memorably
bringing Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley together in
2007. Jazz, Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Ska, Pop, New
Wave, Disco, Rock, Folk, Blues, Rock’n’Roll, Country and
World Beats will all feature in the Program.
jesters comedy club
THE VERY BEST OF THE UK COMEDY CIRCUIT
We book Comedians ourselves, and only use experienced, professional artists
- many of whom regularly appear on Radio, TV and Film.
FRI
SAT
Jesters Comedy Club - weekly
Jesters Comedy Club - weekly
8pm - 10.30pm
9pm - 11.30pm
September - Live music
Thursdays
30th Funk from the trunk - Speedometer featuring
Martha High.
The UK’s number 1 funk band touring with James Brown singer and funk legend
Martha High. Support comes from Mango Factory.
Fridays
10th See No Evil, Hear No Evil
Audio visual entertainment - Cheeba presents 2 of the latest AV shows. Hexstatic’s
Trailer Trax and Sampology’s Super Visual Smackdown.
October - Live music
Mondays
4th
Lonnie Liston Smith
11thMark Olver presents... monday night comedy
18th Arrested Development
Wednesdays
6th
Wax Tailor
27th
Live french hip hop, sampled movie excerpts merged with throbbing 1930’s jazz
over a down tempo Trip Hop beat.
Hoochie Coochie Cabaret
Thursdays
7thtony Allen - Fela Kuti’s drummer and afrobeat
14th
Legend Tony Allen brings his new show to Bristol.
Dub Pistols featuring Lindy Layton
21st Belleruche [Tru Thoughts] WITH Support from Bizali
28th Very special Funk Show ... to be confirmed
Fridays
Late and Live
10.30pm - late
8th
The Moons. Yes Rebels
22nd Aloe Blacc [Stones Throw]
29th See No Evil, Hear No Evil and Cheeba
Presents Dj Woody - Turntables in Technicolour.
sundays
3rd
Kano
10thMark Olver’s Comedy House
135-137 Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RR Tel 01179 096 655 www.metropolisbristol.co.uk
More from Motion
Motion
The most promising and exciting venue the South West
has seen in the last 5 years. 2 rooms adjoin to a huge
warehouse and a large outdoor terrace overlooking the
River Avon. The warehouse doubles up as a huge space
for bigger events. This amazing venue has become one
of Bristol’s most talked about underground nightclubs.
With the best promoters showcasing the best events
such as Just Jack, Team Love and many more. Each
week gives you something unique - Come down and
see what all the fuss is about!
FRIDAYS
17TH
MOTION PRESENTS...
17th
Motion Skate Park
James Zabiela, Max Cooper, Soul Clap (Wolf + Lamb), Waifs & Strays (Leftroom) and
many many more across 2 rooms and the terrace.
10.00pm - 5.00am // Tickets £10/12
SATURDAY
11TH
RIPSNORTER
Ed Real, DJ Eldy, Glowbones, DJ Pod, Jim Hedges,
Nick The Kid, Eats Everything and many more
Get your free ticket from www.ripsnorter.co.uk
UNDERGROUND REVOLUTIONS AND FUZE
presents... DISTURB THE PEACE
25TH
PROPERTY OF BRISTOL, DUBSTEK & THE DROP
18TH
10.00pm - 6.00am
OCTOBER
1st
THE LAUNCH OF IN:MOTION 2010
Big things including...
Weapon of Choice
KRS One, Supernatural, The Extended Players, DJ MK, Mr Thing b2b Harry Love
2nd
HOSPITALITY ft HIGH CONTRAST
High Contrast, Marky, Danny Byrd, Netsky, Fabio, Hatcha, Logistics, D-Bridge.
8th
DELICATESSEN
9th
Finger Lickin’
Simian Mobile Disco, Paul Woolford, Shadow Dancer: Live and Jamie Anderson
Please see our website
15th
Bloc Festival
16th
Shit the Bed
Please see our website
Toddla T, Redlight, MEGA ACT TBC! Starkey, DJ Feadz, 16-Bit, Ed Rush and Raffertie
22nd
San City High Tour
Kissy Sell Out, Very special guests: Hadouken! Live, Lee Mortimer
29th
Subloaded
30th
Just Jack
DMZ 3 Hour Set feat Mala, Loefah & Coki, Special Guest TBC and Pinch
Seth Troxler, Will Saul, Subb-An, Martyn, Joy Orbison and Futureboogie.
www.inmotionbristol.com
74-78 Avon Street, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0PX Tel 01179 723 111 More on Facebook
More from Panache
Panache
When it comes partying there is no better venue. Having
undergone a massive refurbishment the venue is
looking and feeling better than ever. With a new state
of the art sound and lighting system, Panache has truly
crowned itself at the top of the South West’s clubbing
world. If any celebrity visits Bristol you know they will
either be partying or performing at Panache from the
likes of Neyo, Calum Best, Ricky Whittle, Flo-Rida all the
Hollyoaks boys, EastEnders boys & so many more.
Fridays
PHAT FRIDAYS
3rd
17th
24th
10pm - 2.30am // £3 - £4
Panaches phat fridays are the busiest in town with international
superstars and themed parties every week, Kiss FM and Phat fridays rock
the party! With great drinks deals Panache still use quality products which
leaves you free to wake up without the headache! Phat fridays are ready
to entertain you...
SAFARI PARTY
Its time to get Safari sexy.
ALIZE SOCIALISE PARTY
Huge celebs & DJs in the house for a drinks party at Bristol’s biggest Friday night
party.
WILD WEST
We have a WKD bucking bronco in the house WKD drinks deals as always.
Saturdays
PAPARAZZI
18th
3RD
10pm - 3am // Ladies Free B4 10.30pm £5 / £7
Carefully selected resident DJ’s play a tasteful blend of RnB & Funky
House mixed with Club Classics. Dress: Ladies strictly sexy! Gents Strictly
Stylish! Birthday/Party bookings - Party the night away with booths and
group party packages available by emailing [email protected]
GUESS TAKEOVER PARTY
Guess clothing takeover for a great night with special promotions all night.
NIGHT OF A MILLIONS DREAMS
Panache partner up with Grosvenor casino, roulette, poker, blackjack and
we are giving away a trip to Vegas!!!!
Sundays - Thursdays
PRIVATE HIRE
Panache can cater for all your needs, please call to find out more.
For full listings please check www.panachebars.com
All new Panache!
Panache’s massive refurbishment has been
loved by all of you and the club is definitely Bristol’s
top nightspot.
With bespoke lighting, amazing sound,
fantastic bars, super comfy seating and of course
that legendary dancefloor!
The Pithay, All Saints Street, Bristol, BS1 2LZ Tel 01179 298 642 www.panachebars.com
More from the Park
The Park
The Park has been doing what if does best for many
years now - serving great drinks and playing great
music. Open way after most bars have packed up and
gone home, The Park has probably the best selection
of drinks of any bar in Clifton, - you wont find any
alcopops or dodgy vodka in here. Enjoy a drink whilst
checking out the truly eclectic tunes served up by some
of Bristol’s most esteemed DJ’s. If that’s not enough,
there’s a luxurious upstairs lounge bar that you and your
friends can have all to yourselves, if you ask nicely.
Mondays - Thursdays
The Park has a musical line up to keep you going through the week
with Local DJ’s providing a soundtrack that will have your audio senses buzzing
and your other senses tingling.
The Park DJ’s
Ben Daley, Hot Buttered Soul,
Mike Shawe, Mr Fantastic,
Jackie Brown, Deli G,
Steve Rice, Suiss Tony
Music at The Park
Funk, Motown, Northern Soul,
Disco, Rare Groove, Latin,
Breaks, House
and more!
Be sure to check out our great selection
of cocktails!
Have your party in the Park
Call: 0117 940 6101
The upstairs bar at The Park is available for private hire and has been
the scene of many a celebration over the years. It holds up 45 people,
has its own bar and is open until 4am.
Alternatively you can reserve all or part of downstairs bar for up to 100
people where many of Bristol’s best DJ’s can be heard playing Northern
Soul, 60’s, Funk, Reggae and much more.
37 Triangle West, Clifton, Bristol Tel 01179 406 101 www.theparkbristol.com
More from Platform 1
Platform 1
We are delighted to announce the opening of the new
look Platform 1 as Clifton comes alive with a brand
new multi scene venue. Unique style and lavish comfort
creates an atmosphere of utter indulgence in Bristol’s
most intimate venue. Infusing an ultra stylish bar and
late night lounge, platform 1 is the perfect place to
start, end or simply spend your evening. Relax in one
of our new lounge areas and Chill with some of the
finest spirits, together with a soundtrack, selected by
the finest DJ’ing Talent.
Wednesdays
Varsity
22nd and 29th
Bristol’s biggest student sports social event of the week.
Hosting UWE sports teams whilst providing a wild night
that is set to be everyone’s favourite post match party!
Fridays
10th
Block Is Back
17th
What’s your Flavour?
24th
Goin in Baby
Come celebrate club owner Simon’s birthday in style! With
the legendary Brandon Block taking to the decks with great
surprises through the night!
Platform1 gets colourful as the out and proud people of
Bristol take over, for one night only! Special drinks offers
starting from £1.50!! Hosted by DJ Show plus Special
Guest!
The finest in Uk funky, grime, R&B, and hip hop. With some
of the Uk’s top DJ’s and performers set to take the stage!!
Look out for full listings.
Saturdays
Presenting the infamous ‘Kevin Real Deal’ laying down a
selection of the greatest funk, soul, disco & club classic
anthems. Book a table now, with free entry for 4 people,
and a bottle of Moet or Premium Spirit, all for only £80!!
11th
Alize Promotion
25th
Alize Promotion
Clifton Down Station, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, Clifton, BS8 2PH Tel 01179 734 388 www.platform1club.com
Alize giveaways, free samples, new cocktail lists.
Alize giveaways, free samples, new cocktail lists.
More from the Po na na
Po na na
The chosen venue for our hot, chic and energetic crowd
of regulars. Exotic Moroccan themed décor, drinks
mixed to perfection, friendly team and seriously high
standards, we’re still the number choice for Clifton’s
finest crowd. Guest list requests can be submitted
online, group guest list and birthday party guest lists
also welcome. Our VIP area is the perfect private area
for your party with large tables and intimate booths. The
Champagne and cocktails keep flowing as you enjoy
personal table service behind the red curtain.
PO NA NA is for....THOSE THAT KNOW!!
Thursdays
THE SHISHA MASH UP
10pm - Late
Start your weekend every Thursday night with FREE SHISHA in our courtyard all
night! Music is mashed up by our very own DJ Donkeypunch and DJ Tom Mendham.
So expect to hear the latest hits with a cool edge all mashed up with a few classics
thrown in for good measure, Indie, RnB, Electro/Dance, Hip Hop, Funk and plentiful
remixes all in the name of dancing.
With fantastic drinks promos from our infamous Thai style Shark Buckets to cocktail
promotions, there is only one place to be….
Big groups get especially looked after so email us and let us know the details.
Join the ‘Shisha Mash Up’ group on Facebook for extra special deals and treats.
Drinks promo’s: £1 Shooters / £1.50 Selected bottles / £3.50 Dbls.
FRIDAYS
FANCY FOOTWORK
10pm - Late // £4 before 11pm, £5 afterwards
The best weekend knees up on the triangle! Weekend Resident DJ RP plays an
awesome variety of music from across the genres and through the decades.
This is a funky round up of tunes that will force you into some fancy footwork on
the dance floor, at the bar or wherever you are in the club. The soundtrack to your
Friday nights is right here and with a crowd of friendly people the chance to mingle
is here too.
24th
GRAPEVINE SOCIAL DATING Vs FANCY FOOTWORK
Once a month the Grapevine Social Wine tasting and speed dating parties hijacks
and takes place before we open our doors to the public at 10pm, tickets are limited
to 40 so get in there quick! Visit www.grapevinesocial.com to book your place now
and join us for an evening of wine tasting, dating, and one big party.
With 6 wines and 20 dates, something should take your fancy.
SATURDAYS
PO NA RAA
10pm - Late // £6
Collars up, cocktails down! Welcome to Clifton’s finest Saturday night offering.
Enjoy your personal booth with table service and jump between our VIP section and
the dance floor. Whether you desire intimate chats or full on dance floor madness,
come and mingle with the most beautiful party crowd in Clifton….
SUNDAY
I LUV COMFY SUNDAE
10pm - 2.20am // £4/5
Following the success of last months one off event, I Luv Comfy Sundae returns on
the 5th of September with their unique brand of classy and soulful urban vibes with
a matching clientele.
Featuring DJ Soulkid and Squire playing UK funky/Rnb and whatever else they can
get away with!
Dress code – Sexy and stylish, no caps or hoodies.
67 Queens Road, Clifton Triangle, Bristol, BS8 1QL Tel 0117 925 6225 www.bristolponana.com
More from Privé
Privé
It’s been a long time coming but at last the West Country
can boast a venue for the discerning yet indulgent.
Privé offers a level of sophistication which Bristol has
never seen before! Extravagant and regal decor which
includes hand-made crushed velvet drapes separating
the bar and dancefloor, in order to create a more
intimate and purposeful interior. The sound system
centres around the latest digital processing technology,
bespoke lighting is utilised to create ambiance for the
lounging areas.
Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Sundays
Corporate hire and private events
When it comes to showing your VIP clients and colleagues a good time, Privé is the
watchword in corporate hospitality and private events, but we know it’s not just
about giving your associates an occasion to remember, because as one of OUR
clients, it’s YOU who’ll be getting the real VIP treatment.
Thursdays
GLIT & GLOW
10:00 pm - 03:30am // £4 on Guestlist / £5 On the Door
Glit & Glow was launched by Bristol’s number one Promotion Company “One Wish
Promotions” and became one of the hottest clubbing brands Bristol has ever
seen. Glit & Glow is about looking good, having fun and it’s the most fashionable
night in Bristol. We provide you the best of Club Classics, party music, House and
Electro from our great DJ’s. Other entertainment such as Celeb appearances, live
percussion, live saxophone, dancers and other live acts on rotation. Glit & Glow
provides an element of class and privilege with a seductive ambience.
Guest list & VIP reservations Contact:
07788 852 668 (Nader Navabi), 07776 361 550 (Marcus Williams)
Dress Code: Sexy & Stylish.
FRIDAYS
Privé plays hosts to a number of quality Nights to give the Bristol clubber more
reasons to hit the South West’s no1 premium venue every Friday. Providing all
with the finest’s promotions from Hed Kandi to Sintillate and much more.
3rd
10th
17th
24th
REWIND
Old school classic night - Push The Pressure brings to you a night dedicated
to the BIGGEST Ol’skool anthems YOU LOVE!
Lavida
DJ’s DJ Big Kid , DJ Lazzie Dooley and Live PA Lisa Mafia.
Studio 54
A night for over 30s with the famous Madonna tribute and tunes blasting from
the 70s and 80s Disco and 80s, 90s and present pop music.
“The Good the Bad and the Ugly”
Deep House at its best.
SATURDAYS
Privé Saturdays Sessions
Celebrity faces and Bristol’s most glamorous party people providing the ultimate
party atmosphere every time you visit. Visiting with a group of friends or you have
a special occasion take advantage of our VIP table service which is second to none
and if your feeling extra special then enquire about one of our two plush VIP rooms.
The Ketel One Lounge
The insignia of the K-One Lounge represents the Dutch distillery Ketel One. The
same Essence of luxurious yet enduring quality is everywhere in the K-One lounge.
Piper Heidsieck Lounge -
The Piper Heidsieck lounge resonates with all the qualities and reflects the
character of its namesake. The Piper lounge can be exclusively booked to provide
corporate hospitality, which will make that visit to Privé an ultimate VIP experience.
Dress Code: Sexy & Stylish.
13-15 King Street, Bristol, BS1 4EF Tel 0117 929 3220 [email protected] www.privebristol.com
More from Thekla
Thekla
The Thekla is Bristol’s premier floating bar, club and live
music venue, hosting local, national and international
touring acts. We are one of the city’s oldest and best
loved clubs. Hosting various nights, from house to break
beats to contemporary indie and guitar-orientated music,
the crowd attracted is a good mix. Resident club nights
include Bristol’s best indie night, Pressure, on Thursdays
and fresh to the boat, We Multiply, on Saturdays.
Mondays
6th
13th
20th
Chief ....................................................................................... 7.30pm
The Felice Brothers, Admiral Fallow ................................ 7.30pm
Old Crow Medicine Show .......................................................... 7pm
Tuesdays
7thPhosphorescent ................................................................... 7.30pm
21st The Vaselines, Haight-Ashbury ................................................ 7pm
28th I Am Kloot, Agnes Obel .............................................................. 7pm
Wednesdays
8th
22nd
29th
C.W. Stoneking ..................................................................... 7.30pm
Willy Mason, Matthew & The Atlas ...................................... 7.30pm
Heidi Talbot ............................................................................ 7.30pm
With John McCusker and Boo Hewerdine.
Thursdays
9th
Gaslamp Killer ......................................................................... 7pm
23rdPete Molinari ............................................................................ 7pm
Saturdays
11th Wolf Parade .............................................................................. 7pm
25thPaul Heaton .................................................................................. 7pm
Sundays
19th
26th
Fyfe Dangerfield, The Boy Who Trapped The Sun .............. 7.30pm
Jim Moray ............................................................................... 7.30pm
Club nights:
Mondays
Zoology
Nature calls from September 20th as Zoology launches at the Thekla. Bristol’s
newest student night is going to be wild. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.
10pm
Thursdays
Pressure
Bristol’s best indie and alternative night with ALL drinks 2 for 1 ALL night long!
Live club shows coming soon too. More info: www.pressureclub.co.uk
10pm
Fridays
3rd
10th
The Blast vs Digital Soundboy
10pm
Shoestring vs Chip In
10pm
Shy FX, Breakage & Greenmoney.
Benga (two hour set), Roska & more.
Saturdays
Pop Confessional
Guilty pop pleasures every week with DJ Father Valentine Spinoza plus MC
Hammered fortnightly on the top deck. More info: www.popconfessional.co.uk
The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol, BS1 4RB Tel 01179 293 301 www.theklabristol.co.uk
10pm
More from the Woods
The Woods
With over 90 whiskies and Bourbons to choose from
and over 50 bottles of lager, ale, stout and cider. enjoy
a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere with friendly,
knowledgeable bar staff (who also take care of the music).
Our heated courtyard garden is open all year round
and the mezzanine floor is available for hire any night
of the week. Look out for special events including our
monthly whisky tasting on a Wednesday evening.
“BEST BAR - METRO AWARDS”
Cocktail of the Month
Chopperpolitan
Vodka, Cointreau, lime and sugar.
Whisky of the Month
Choppers Choice Laphroaig 1999
Bottled of the Month
Little Choppers pale ale
A light and refreshing premium fruit beer made with Fresh fruit .
Bottles are paper wrapped and in half champagne bottles.
Wednesdays
WHISKY CLUB
7.30pm
Membership is available on the night and is free to all nightlife readers.
Remember 241 available on nearly 30 of our cocktails everyday between 5pm and
8pm, with 2 pint pitchers at a discounted rate, Weekend after hours late licence.
THE SUNDAY COCKTAIL CLUB
Become an exclusive member of our lazy Sundays cocktail club,
with a 2-4-1 deal on cocktails that changes every week.
From classics such as the Mojito and the Cosmopolitan to exciting in-house specials
for your taste-buds to explore, EVERY SUNDAY!
Big love and appreciation
to Jim (Chopper) Charlton our genernal manager
and founder of the woods for 5 amazing years...
You will be missed!
FREE ENTRY EVERY NIGHT
Open Until 2am Sunday to Thursday
Open Until 4am Friday
Open Until 6am Saturday
HEATED PATIO GARDEN
1 Park Street Avenue, Bristol, BS1 5JN Tel 0117 925 0890 www.theelbowroom.co.uk
lounge bar
have your birthday
party or social at Bijou
Exclusive / FREE venue hire
Drinks deals all night (Midweek Only)
Bring your own DJ’s or use ours
75 capacity, the ideal party venue
contact Mark on: 07770 940 930
or email [email protected]