Join your host, Terence Williams, for an evening-focused episode featuring six of Bristol’s best destinations for great drinks and unforgettable sounds. We’re exploring independent distilleries and iconic music venues — all active, with verified websites and public addresses, so you can sip and sway your way through Bristol’s spirited nightlife.

🍸🎶 Places featured:

Bristol Dry Gin at The Rummer

Website: bristoldrygin.com

Address: The Rummer, All Saints Lane, Bristol BS1 1JH

Highlights: Boutique gin distillery offering small-batch spirits and tasting sessions inside one of Bristol’s oldest pubs — nestled in the heart of the Old City.

Old Market Distillery

Website: oldmarketdistillery.com

Address: Old Market, Bristol

Highlights: A small-batch, urban distillery producing handcrafted spirits in a tucked-away corner of East Bristol — known for creative botanicals and an experimental vibe.

The Fleece

Website: thefleece.co.uk

Address: 12 St Thomas Street, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6JJ

Highlights: A legendary live music venue that’s hosted the likes of Oasis and Radiohead. Today, it’s still going strong with an eclectic lineup of emerging and established acts.

Bristol Beacon

Website: bristolbeacon.org

Address: Trenchard Street, Bristol BS1 5AR

Highlights: Bristol’s major concert hall, beautifully refurbished and home to everything from classical to cutting-edge performances in one of the city’s most iconic venues.

The Louisiana

Website: thelouisiana.net

Address: Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 6UA

Highlights: An intimate pub and upstairs venue that’s served as a launchpad for countless indie bands — a true Bristol music institution with major grassroots credibility.

Thekla

Website: theklabristol.co.uk

Address: The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol BS1 4RB

Highlights: A converted cargo ship turned floating venue moored in Bristol’s harbour — Thekla delivers everything from DJ nights to live rock gigs in one of the city’s most unique locations.