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Bristol has a great maritime history, and you're definitely going to want to explore the city's harbour, but what are you going to do with your evenings? Take heed of our directory of Bristol's hottest hookup spots, and avoid tourist traps that are going to be full of other tourists. You want to go where the hottest Bristol singles go, and we're here to help.

History of the Bristol Hookup Scene

The driving force behind the local hookup scene in Bristol is without a doubt, its music. Most of the United Kingdom had their own mini scene explosions in the 60s when The Beatles hit it big on a worldwide scale. The record industry was looking to the UK for the next best thing, so its residents of course figured it was their chance to make as much noise as possible. The number of new acts that were debuting in clubs every week was out of control, and because nobody wanted to be late to the party on the next big thing, the scene thrived.

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Bristol's commitment and passion for music created perhaps the UK's strongest reggae scene, which had the youth of Bristol out every weekend, looking equally for music and sex. Bristol finally had its big moment in the 80s as their underground music scene really took off, and groups like Massive Attack and Portishead emerged with a fresh new sound that took international airwaves and dance clubs by storm.

The live music scene may not be as lively as it was back in its heyday, but the hookup scene is still on fire, and there are bars and clubs all over the city that creates love connections every night.

Best Time To Go Out And Days To Go Out

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Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights will forever the the best time to go out for the best chance to find the best potential hookup partners. Bristol has an incredibly diverse collection of hookup bars, that makes sure that really, even if you're not able to go out on the weekend, you'll still have lots of of opportunities to get down and then meet new people.

Bristol Hookup Spots Directory

The best Bristol hookup bars can be tricky to find if you don't know where to look. But ezhookups.com has created a directory of the best hookup spots. Though there are loads of big clubs, we found that the cooler side of Bristol's hookup scene lies predominantly in smaller bars that let loose a little bit more than your average pub.

Bristol Hookup Bars

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The Love Inn

Type
Bar and Music Venue
Space
Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, and Intimate Performance Space
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
84 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted.
Brief Description
This is a hookup spot for those of you who're maybe a touch more shy than others. The Love Inn offers a quiet and comfortable atmosphere, with a delicious selection of seasonal cocktails that use ingredients from all around the world. The food is tasty, and the clientele is a mixed bunch who enjoy the bright and friendly style of the bar. There's occasional live music performances, and the bar has recently begun having movie nights, showing classics like Pulp Fiction. If you're looking for a chill hookup bar full of great people, give the Love Inn a look.
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Cosies!

Type
Bar and Dance Club
Space
Bar and dance floor
Crowd
Young Adults
Address
34 Portland Square, Bristol, United Kingdom BS2 8RG
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. A more chill vibe during the day, and then a dance club at night.
Brief Description
Cosies! is just that. Cozy. It's a great bar that turns into one of the most underrated dance clubs in Bristol when the sun sets and some of Bristol's finest DJs come in with their crates of vinyl. With its stunning exposed brick wall that curve over top of the dance floor, Cosies! is one of the best looking underground dance spots in the city. If you're tall, just make sure to not throw your hands in the air, or else you could find yourself with scraped knuckles.
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Red Light

Type
Secret Bar
Space
Secret bar and lounge
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults (leaning towards a younger audience)
Address
1 Unity St, Bristol BS1 5HH United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Open Monday to Saturday, plus Bank Holiday Sundays. Cash and cards accepted.
Brief Description
Another secret bar, Red Light is an unmarked bar that you'll be able spot by its door covered in graffiti, below a red light. Largely inspired by the 50s, Red Light surprisingly gets a younger crowd than you'd probably expect. The bar's website describes itself rather colorfully as, ""A stark vision in bare neon, yet away from prying eyes, lies a haven for the iniquitous and hedonistic alike. Always audacious, but most definitely on the QT." So while the bar may be hidden away, it's an incredible hookup spot, and not one to be ignored.
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Basement 45

Type
Bar
Space
Bar and lounge
Crowd
Young Adults
Address
8 Frogmore St, Bristol BS1 5NA United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Smaller space available for private party rentals. Offers DJ lessons if you're interested in trying your hand at spinning.
Brief Description
Primarily a drum and bass bar, Basement 45 is tucked away underground so you can sometimes lose yourself to the music, and feel like you're in another place. The crowd that frequents the bar is a young and attractive crowd, and largely single, so there's always sexy folk looking for hookups.
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Bristol Bear Bar

Type
Gay Bar
Space
Bar, lounge, and small dance floor
Crowd
Young to Mature Gay Men (though leaning older)
Address
2 West St, Bristol BS2 0BH United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted.
Brief Description
Bristol Bear Bar is the only bear bar in all of Bristol, so even though it's not the biggest bar you've ever seen, it's definitely the spot you want to go if you like big and burly men. The bar is a great place to catch up with friends (probably better earlier in the day while it's more chill), and then its night time offerings have something for everyone depending on the night. Pop nights, Camp nights (featuring Drag DJs), and Showtunes Sundays are some of their most popular nights.
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Type: Bar and Music Venue

Space
Bar, lounge, and intimate live performance space
Crowd
Young Adults
Address
Crusader House, 12 St Stephen's St, Bristol BS1 1EL, UK
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Low ceilings and loud music.
Brief Description
If you're looking for an intimate hookup bar that blasts heavy bass music, The Doghouse is for you. Lots of big DJs and bands like to sometimes play here for as a change from their usual big venue shows, so keep your eyes peeled on their music listings. Some of our best hookups have been after an epic concert that years later, your friends can't believe you were at.
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Hyde & Co.

Type
Cocktail Bar
Space
Bar and lounge
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
Upper Byron Place, Bristol, BS8 1JY United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Closed on Mondays. Opens at 6 PM.
Brief Description
Though Hyde & Co. isn't what you usually think of when you think of Bristol hookup spots you need to trust us on this one. It's a trendy cocktail bar that is frequently filled with some of the sexiest Bristol singles who love to treat themselves to a fine cocktail. Saddle up to the bar to find the other singles in the bar, or attend one of their very popular whiskey tasting nights, which are very affordable for only 20 pounds per person. The warm and friendly atmosphere has a way of making people feel at home, and conversations with strangers seem to come effortlessly.

Bristol Hookup Clubs

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OMG Bar Bristol

Type
Gay Bar and Dance Club
Space
Bar, stage, and dance floor
Crowd
Young to Mature LGBT Adults (leaning younger)
Address
1-2 Frog Lane, Bristol BS1 5UX
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted.
Brief Description
OMG Bar Bristol is one of OMG's two spots in Bristol. When some nightclubs are having a hard enough time keeping their doors open, the fact that they have two of the best gay hookup clubs in the city, lets you know that OMG is a great spot to go drink and dance yourself silly, and find someone to hookup with. They of course don't have a monopoly on the gay hookup scene in Bristol, but we would understand if you thought they did.
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OMG Bristol Club

Type
Gay Bar and Dance Club
Space
Bar, stage, and dance floor
Crowd
Young to Mature LGBT Adults (leaning younger)
Address
3 Frogmore street, Bristol BS1 5UX, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Only open Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday nights.
Brief Description
Here's that other OMG location we were talking about. It's only open three nights a week, so you're going to have to head over to their Frog Lane location every now and then, but because they're only open the three nights (and not even consecutive nights!), the crowd tends to be a little more wild compared to other similar clubs, because a lot of them are waiting anxiously for the next party to happen, and when the night comes around, they go for it full steam ahead. To say that OMG Bristol Club is a great hookup club would be an understatement.
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Thakla

Type
Live Music Venue and Dance Club
Space
Bar, Dance Floor, and Performance Space
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults (Leaning Young)
Address
The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol, BS1 4RB United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
Brief Description
Thakla is one of Bristol's most renowned live music venues and dance clubs. Its perhaps best known for the fact that it's a former cargo ship that has been converted into a club. And while that might sound a little bit corny, the fact that it has been home to incredible early shows by bands like Massive Attack, takes any corniness and throws it overboard. Thakla is the real deal, and the spot that you want to be to catch a soon to be huge band, or for wild dance nights like their very popular weekly dance night, Pop Confessional, where their DJs spin the best in pop music. The only rules for Pop Confessional on the website are "No Dickheads. No Non-Beliebers." The club's booking typically ensures that the boat is full of beautiful young people, looking for a good time.
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Motion

Type
Dance/Rave/Concert Venue
Space
Large dance floor and performance space with bars
Crowd
Young Adults
Address
74-78 Avon St, Bristol BS2 0PX
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Some Friday nights are free, but check to make sure before you go.
Brief Description
Motion is one of Bristol's best live music venues, as well as the home to some of the city's best dance nights if you're into raves. The space has a large main floor, as well as a balcony if you want to get away to where it's a little less busy to have a conversation. Being one of the city's hottest venues means that lots of singles are there on any given night, looking for a hookup once the gig is over.
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Queenshilling

Type
Gay Bar and Dance Club
Space
Bars and dance floor with big sound system
Crowd
Young to Mature LGBTQ Adults
Address
9 Frogmore St, Bristol BS1 5NA, UK
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Most Mondays are karaoke nights. Thursdays are Student nights.
Brief Description
Dance clubs remain one of the most popular hookup spots all around the world, for good reason. When the DJ is blasting some of your favorite songs through a huge sound system, it gets the blood flowing. We suggest hitting up a Student Night on Thursdays if you're looking for a younger crowd. One of the largest LGBTQ clubs in Bristol.

Bristol Swingers Hookup Clubs

Bristol's Swinger Hookup Scene is limited, but like any city where the options are limited to do something there's an audience for, the owners who provide the service serve up everything that you could want.

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The Office

Type
Swingers Club
Space
Lounge with play rooms
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults (leaning slightly older)
Address
Deep Pit Road, Bristol BS5 7UZ United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. No bar on site, so BYOB. Smart casual dress code. No sneakers allowed. Women are allowed to wear whatever they like. Only open Fridays and Saturdays.
Brief Description
The first thing you'll notice when you enter The Office is that black light is a large part of its design. Considering that bodily fluids are present on most nights, it strikes us as an odd choice, but perhaps they did it in order to push themselves to maintain a clean venue. The Office's tagline is "not your usual 9-5", which plays on the club's name, but the club's decode doesn't have an office theme, so it's a little strange. That said, this is a tremendous place to hookup with someone else who's looking to share a private room rather than go back to your place. One of our favorite parts of The Office is their "Screw with a View" room that offers a stunning view of Bristol Centre. We're not sure if the glass is one way or not though, so it could also be offering Bristol Centre a great view of you and your partner(s). Sometimes that's fun though, right?

That Was Fun. What's Next?

As you pack up your suitcase, ready to go home, you've had a great time tearing up all of the hookup spots that Bristol has to offer, but wonder where your next trip might send you. The United Kingdom is full of fine young singles looking to have a good time, no matter where you are. If you're looking to take a long weekend trip to somewhere you can get to on train, we've got a lot of hot tips ready for you. Check out these hookup spot directories to see if anything strikes your fancy. These are a couple of EZHookup's favorites:

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The Best Bristol Hookup Spots Directory - ezhookups.com

The best Bristol hookup bars can be tricky to find if you don't know where to look. But ezhookups.com has created a directory of the best hookup spots.

The Best Bristol Hookup Spots Directory - ezhookups.com