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Best Bars near The Lock Up

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

The 10 best bars near The Lock Up

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To The Moon

A bohemian bar in Bristol’s Old Market, blending creative cocktails, live music, and artsy vibes for unforgettable nights.

27-29 Midland Road, Old Market, St Philips, 27a Midland Rd, Bristol BS2 0JT
4.8 Excellent 371 reviews
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The Pipe & Slippers

A charming Bristol pub blending vintage style, excellent food, and lively local culture on Cheltenham Road.

118 Cheltenham Rd, Cotham, Bristol BS6 5RW
4.4 Very Good 577 reviews
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Alcotraz Bristol: Cell Block Two-Two-Six

Step into Alcotraz Bristol, a theatrical prison cocktail bar where you smuggle liquor, enjoy bespoke drinks, and become part of an immersive story.

Programme, All Saints' St, Bristol BS1 2LZ
4.9 Excellent 248 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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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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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 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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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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Revolution Bristol

Two-storey cocktail bar in Bristol’s Old Fish Market — colourful interiors, mezzanine balcony and cocktails for day and night.

59-63 Baldwin St, St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1QZ
4.1 Very Good 1,534 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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