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Best Bars near The Nails

Discover the best bars near The Nails. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best bars near The Nails

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The Gold Bar

Experience Bristol’s ultimate speakeasy-style cocktail bar with opulent décor, masterful mixology, and vibrant weekend entertainment.

53, 55 Corn St, Bristol BS1 1HT
4.1 Very Good 64 reviews
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Dirty Martini - Bristol

Bristol's dazzling cocktail bar on Corn Street, blending royal elegance, masterful martinis, bottomless brunches, and electric nights in the heart of Old City.

47 Corn St, Bristol BS1 1HT
4.6 Excellent 528 reviews
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The Rummer

A cozy, spirit-focused pub in the medieval heart of Bristol—fireside rooms, hundreds of gins and a distilled approach to cocktails.

All Saints Ln, Avon, Bristol BS1 1JH
4.1 Very Good 209 reviews
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Blame Gloria - Bristol

Dive into Bristol’s wildest retro cocktail bar with themed brunches, dazzling performances, and a party atmosphere like no other.

22 Small St, Bristol BS1 1DW
4.9 Excellent 854 reviews
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Flight Club Bristol

Experience the thrill of Social Darts® and vibrant cocktails in Bristol’s lively, carnival-inspired cocktail bar on historic Corn Street.

41 Corn St, Bristol BS1 1HT
4.7 Excellent 512 reviews
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The Cocktail Club - Corn Street Bristol

Experience Bristol’s vibrant nightlife with expertly crafted cocktails, galactic-themed interiors, and an unforgettable party atmosphere at The Cocktail Club Corn Street.

37-39 Corn St, Bristol BS1 1HT
4.6 Excellent 500 reviews
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The Boardroom

Grazing boards, rum mastery and historic charm in Bristol's Old City—perfect for intimate drinks or private hires till late.

Market Chambers, 20 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1UB
4.3 Very Good 381 reviews
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Slug & Lettuce - City Centre Bristol

Bristol's go-to cocktail haven on St Nicholas Street, blending lush drinks, tasty bites, and vibrant nights in the Old City heart.

26-28 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1UB
4 Very Good 1,391 reviews
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The Mothers' Ruin

Bristol's dive bar legend: cheap pints, basement beats, live tunes, and pizza in a historic street nook – pure debauchery awaits.

7-9 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1UE
4.3 Very Good 976 reviews
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The Library Bristol

Bristol's enchanting chameleon: vintage tea parlour by day, exclusive cocktail lounge by night—where elegance meets mixology in a hidden urban gem.

6 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1UQ
4.7 Excellent 163 reviews

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Historic iron nails in Bristol’s Corn Street where medieval merchants sealed their deals, embodying the city’s rich trading heritage.

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