An electric city bursting with character, Bristol is the ultimate tourist destination and an incredibly sought after place to live. Bristol has a vibrant nightlife, with streets lined with bars and a bustling harbourside with trendy bars and restaurants. Bristolians are welcoming and friendly to visitors, and will usually recommend a night out on King Street or at Thekla, followed by a Jason Donervan kebab. Here, the streets are decorated with street art and graffiti, usually from famed artist Banksy, while the city’s green spaces inject a welcome dose of nature and relaxation. Discover this city’s prime attractions and cultural symbols, from its Clifton Suspension Bridge to its maritime museums.
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Bristol is said to be the home of famous anonymous street artist Banksy, and a lot of his work is featured across the city, along with other iconic street art that liven up the streets with vibrant pops of colour. You can take a walking or art tour through Bristol and explore one of the most popular pastimes of the city.
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Bristol’s harbourside, lined with cafes, restaurants and bars, is an attraction in itself, but one of Bristol’s most prized possessions is its SS Great Britain ship and museum. Another of Bristol’s maritime icons is one of the city’s best-loved clubs, Thekla, which is a nightclub that is hosted aboard an old cargo ship. You can also take boating tours, go kayaking or sail along the River Avon that flows through the city.
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Bristol has some of the best nightlife in the UK and truly comes alive after dark, with bars, clubs, live music venues, and of course, its bustling harbourside. Head down any street, and you’re guaranteed to find house parties going on, while the city centre is filled with avid partygoers, club aficionados and cocktail connoisseurs. For the best night out, King Street, Park Street, College Green, and Clifton Triangle are your go-tos.
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Home to several renowned theatres and live music venues, Bristol is a hub for music lovers of all kinds. Ashton Gate Stadium, The Bristol Beacon, Old Vic, Hippodrome and The Fleece are all popular venues for a plethora of live performances, whether that’s plays, shows, concerts or instrumental performances.