Recently opened, Bunker's marketing strategy seems to be pull people in with super cheap drinks…read moredeals, and with prices starting at a quid I'm sold. With prices like that it's unsurprising that this is a bit of a student haunt, at least on the night I went along anyway. The Bristol uni hordes manage to fill up the three rooms and garden out the back, creating a proper buzz on a Friday night. They also make a long queue, which combined with the five pounds asked for some nights makes this place slightly less attractive that it otherwise would be. That the only criticism I can think of is because this place is popular should tell you that you won't be disappointed by a night out at Bunker.

I am literally torn in half with The Bunker. One one side, its cheap and cheerful and always…read morepromises a decent night out without breaking the bank. On the other side I have been severely let down in the past. I will explain...... Situated near Clifton Triangle and Park Street, The Bunker nightclub is open 6 nights a week with drinks starting from £1, popular DJ's, 3 rooms and a very large smoking garden. The queuing can be quite ridiculous so make sure you do not get there to late. Music ranges from chart music to dance and drum and bass with a raised seating area and large dance floor. The toilets are fairly small so expect a queue. On one particular night, they had let in far too many people on the venues legal capacity resulting in a 'power cut', which then the venue turned very much into 'a war bunker' with emergency lighting and scared people. Magically all the staff swiftly disappeared and there was literally no-one to tell us what was happening. Everyone started to pile towards the stairs to leave and no joke I was almost crushed to death and £5 out of pocket from the entrance fee. I was not happy!

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The Tunnels is an exciting new 360 capacity venue with an enviably unique location. Occupying two…read moregrade one listed railway arches, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunnel, and tucked neatly beneath Bristol Temple Meads central railway station, The Tunnels must be Bristol's most easily accessed nightspot. Not only is it serviced by comprehensive bus and rail transport, almost to the door, there is also, unusually for Bristol, a wealth of free parking immediately in front of the venue, all under the watchful eye of The Tunnels security team. And there can't be too many venues that can boast about having a taxi rank on their roof! Opened in October 2009 this venture has been conceived and realised in the peak of a global recession, showing that creator Gareth Chilcott has the courage to match his ambitions. It's perhaps not surprising considering the achievements of this Bristol-born iconic personality. Sporting his trademark headband, Chilcott, better known as Cooch, made over 400 first team appearances for Bath RFC and was capped for England 22 times between 1984 and 1990. The sweatband that protected Cooch from the telltale condition 'cauliflower ear' throughout his rugby career enjoyed a new incarnation after he hung up his boots and launched Headband Ltd, a hospitality company providing mobile bars to prestigious events around the country. Now considered to be a leading international rugby pundit, Cooch regularly makes celebrity guest appearances, and has graced the stage in a number of regional theatre productions. Resisting the temptation to trade on his name, Cooch branded the venue and launched it without so much as a nod to his former achievements. Caution was inspired by the wholesale media pounding of Mama Stones in Exeter, after Wendy Joseph, (mother of Joss Stone), bought and rebranded The Hub, reopening it as a music venue back in the summer of 2009. This has been a smart move in more ways than one. The Tunnels is the right name for this underground, discretely hidden venue. After visiting it, it is hard to imagine that it could be called anything else. A small doorway, no more than an illuminated dot on a manmade cliff face of blackened rock, is all that betrays the existence of life. The soundproofing is immaculate. Emerging from the dusky car park, lit only by the ambient glow of distant streetlights, the full impact of the scale and industrial grandeur of this rather splendid space hits you with full impact as you step across the threshold. Partially clad in corrugated sheet metal, that gives way to large areas of exposed brickwork, it's clear that the interior has been designed to follow the sweeping lines of the superstructure, a decision that was probably heavily influenced by the ceaselessly stringent stipulations of the Heritage Planning Department, but is one that allows for an optimal use of the space. The layout is intelligent. Although conforming to predetermined dimensions, this is a venue that is custom made for the purpose of delivering quality music to large numbers of people. The first arch, which houses the bar and sprawling lounge, with toilets and smoking area to the rear, has dual access to the performance area running parallel to it. The stage occupies a sizeable portion of the far end of the second arch, allowing the audience to filter, with minimum disturbance, from the side. Disabled access is garnered via a door leading directly from the car park, adjacent to the main entrance. The fact that this leads to a viewing platform that elevates wheelchair bound patrons to a position where they can enjoy great views of the stage is indicative of the thought and consideration that has gone into mapping out the space. This venue is being operated with seeming consummate ease, without a trace of evidence pointing to the problematical process that brought it into being. Cooch had been searching for the right opportunity to put down some roots for several years, but initial attempts to secure a property of the correct proportions were thwarted by costly surveying procedures that resulted in disappointment. "I've always wanted a music venue" he confided, "I looked at the Fleece a couple of years ago, and didn't buy it because of structural problems... And then, after a lot of searching, two derelict arches came up, with a lot of rain, a lot of rats, a lot of dirt and hard work, and, of course, it's a listed building, and so as soon as you touch that you've got to get everything passed by Heritage... But in the end it was worth it. It's a bit quirky. It's a bit different. The acoustics are great, and the bands like playing here. It works." There's no denying that Cooch is right, The Tunnels definitely works, but the timing of the development, with the backdrop of global recession, could hardly be considered ideal. Ever the professional, Cooch takes a philosophical stance... read full review on my blog: http://www.travelpod.com/members/biglove

This one's a bit of an oddity - by day Motion is a skate park, by night it's a throbbing superclub…read morehosting some of the biggest names in the country. Quite how this happened no one seems quite sure, though the fact that the main 'ramp room' can host several thousand punters might have something to do with it. There are also two smaller rooms (both with dancefloors) and a huge garden which favours more chilled out tunes. Some of the city's biggest promoters, such as Blowpop and Just Jack, put on nights, though for me personally it can never quite escape its routes as a skatepark, with the huuuuuuuge main room lacking atmosphere and decent sound, and there aren't enough toilets to go around on the busiest nights.

Weekends have never been the same ever since Motion Skate Park begun hosting big club nights. AS…read moreyou walk in you're straight into the first of two smaller rooms, directly behind the bar is the second smaller taking the corridor to the right will lead you to the main room of delight. The main room where during the day the half-pipe dwells, is by night transformed into a sea of bodies writhing to sounds pumping through a hyped up 50K rig! The club is blessed with a large outdoor smoking area, by the river, with wooden benches, tables and marquees for when the weather turns sour. All in all a fantastic club, a personal favourite!

One of Bristol's oldest music venues, this intimate pub is a bit of a halfway house where you can…read moresee the wannabes on their way up and the never quite weres coming back down the other side. If you know your stuff you can catch some really big pre-fame names (I saw Radiohead for £3.50 many, many years ago, though once turned down the chance to see some new band called 'Oasis' in favour of watching the footie in a pub down the road). Weekends are dominated by tribute nights, which can be fun if you get the right one, while up-and-coming acts vie for your attention during the week, when there are also cheap drinks offers early in the night. Be warned: when stage diving keep an eye on the pillars as a mate of mine almost knocked himself out at a Moonflowers gig in the early 90s...

Just over the Bristol Bridge from town, The Fleece is a small pub and music venue mostly catering…read moreto the rock scene. The floor is paved with flag stones, convenient if you spill your drink! Probably easier to keep in a decent state with the dancing and moshing that goes on here too. It's on the circuit for small bands trying to get a break. That means the odd act that will be topping the charts in a few years time and not a few bands that definitely won't It's a good space for a band to play, perhaps not quiet enough for singer songwriter type acts. The drinks on offer here aren't too badly priced (and a lot cheaper than the O2 academy, which also has a very dire range on offer, thanks to the corporate sponsorship). Things tend to be a bit calmer here too. Although this might just be because it's not such a big place. A gig here generally gets going towards the end, and their will be the risk of crowddivers falling on you, but I've never been there when things get out of control. If you like live music have a look for a band you know (or a tribute to them) and get a ticket for a good night.

Podiums. Poles. Posers. Pop. Everything you expect from a gay night out, it's pretty standard…read morereally. What to say? Well, there is a cloakroom, thank the Heavens, because it's super useful to have somewhere to dump your outerwear when it's minus five degrees outside and you've been lugging your thickest coat around with you all night. So yes...dump the coat and it's time to dance. And dance you will, with the DJ busting out some real floor-fillers from the cheesiest chart hits to red hot recent releases. One good thing is that there are places you can actually TALK when you're not dancing. There are a couple of seated areas, and spaces where the music is just a wee bit quieter, but enough that you can hear people, well, if they shout loud enough. This is nice, I find it really limiting when clubs don't have anywhere where you can do anything other than dance. A girl needs a break, you know? The bar is rather well-stocked and the staff are efficient: never had to queue too long to get served which can be such a relief. I can't remember the exact pricing, but I think it was pretty similar to other places in the area. The toilets unfortunately let the place down a little bit. There are only two toilets in the ladies, which is a bad start anyway, but even worse when one of them is out of order. Cue: queue. They're also pretty miserable...decorated in black from ceiling to the floor with poor lighting so that you can barely see yourself in the mirror. In addition, it's freezing in there. Pretty sure I could see my breath. Oh and there was no toilet roll, boooo. Aside from that though, I did actually have a really fun night. When I go back to Bristol I'd quite like to try somewhere else, but I could easily be persuaded to come back to omg.

If you're in Bristol then you MUST go to omg!!…read more I have had the best nights of my life going to this place! and haven't spent an arm and a leg either!! Drinks are so cheap its unreal! Wednesdays are a good night out as its their student night! Its free entry and £1.50 drinks! Fridays and Saturdays are always busy! their bar is so big you barley ever Queue for drinks. Their sound systems is just amazing! If you love base then Omg is the right place for you! They have unisex toilets that have about 8 cubicles and also a separate men and woman's toilets! So again, You barley have to Queue! Omg also has so many funky booths around the club to sit in with Friends, which is always good. 10/10 club! would deffo recommend you to go!

Described by the NME many years ago as "a floating toilet", the Thekla has thankfully had a few…read moremakeovers since and is now quite possibly the best club and gig venue in Bristol. The downstairs main room is fairly small and generates a great atmosphere, and there are also balconeys overlooking the dancefloor and stage, which are great for gigs. Moving upstairs, there's a decent bar which is open during day times and has a daily happy hour and food offers. On sunny days, though, you're better off taking your pint/burger out on the open air deck, which is heated, has plenty of seating and offers great views across the harbour.

A club on a boat! The Thekla (I don't know if that's the name of the boat as well as the club) is…read moremoored up in Bristol harbour with a few good nights and live music as well. There's no need to worry about sea sickness, the boat doesn't sway or anything. Its over two floors (decks?) and has an outside area at the bow of the ship. The upstairs bar is open all week and the bottom opens for club nights (Socialism, electro-indie on Saturdays is my favourite). Being on a boat, things are a bit crowded, but theres plenty of space on the bottom floor (in the bowls of the ship?) to dance. The staff (bouncers and bar staff) are friendly, and there's always a good atmosphere. There's no premium for floating whilst you drink, with the nights I've been too, priced around a fiver. A novelty that's a good night out too.

I loved this club so much! The people are very friendly, but the guards are just awful. They're…read morevery transphobic, and racist! My absolute favorite part about this club was being able to talk to Margo! They're on god, the best bartender I've ever met. They helped me through the menu, and was very polite the whole time. 100% best customer service I've had ever. I highly recommend this establishment just to meet Margo.

Po Na Na's is a small underground club near the Clifton Triangle. If you don't know exactly where…read moreyou are going, it you may just miss the place as the exterior is simply a door! Once the club is found, you go down some narrow stairs and you enter what looks like a Parisian boudoir with shisha pipes, incense burning and comfy sofas. Drink prices are expensive, however they do a lot of cheaper student nights on Mondays to Thursdays which are much more affordable. The cocktails, including the infamous 'Bucket' (which will bring a smile/grimace for all those who have visited Thailand) are all very good. This probably isn't a place you would spend your entire night in, but its definitely worth a trip en-route.

Oh the cheese! What a fun place. Light up dance floor, VW…read morevan as the DJ box, poles to dance on! One room completely decked out in leopard print, and another in zebra print. Music policy is true cheese, 70's, 80's and 90's, and they show the attached music videos on the screens. Drinks are just about standard Bristol prices. Maybe I'm getting old, but I always seem to complain about drinks prices! This place can get really packed, especially round the bar area, so be prepared to fight/wait for a drink! The toilets are OK, not brilliant... just up a really tight staircase. I've witnessed a couple of fights, but they do have a visible security presence throughout the club. Girls, do watch out for gentlemen who think you are public property. (but is that any different to any other nightspot in Bristol?) Best thing is (on the occasions I've been) Free Entry! Overall. Similar in concept to Reflex, but much nicer!

Day and Night is an ideal venue for anyone who enjoys letting loose and dancing into the early…read morehours with like-minded party people. An inconspicuous little club on St Nicholas Street, you'd probably have difficulty finding it unless it was pointed out to you. In fact, being in the centre of Bristol, you're likely to have walked past it, blinked and missed it on several occasions (yep, it really is tiny.) It was only recently that I discovered this club, after being told about an interesting night here called Sonic Lab. If you're partial to a bit of house and techno, and even a smattering of breaks, I'd strongly advise you head to Day and Night for the second to last Friday of each month. Not only is the music stomping delightful and perfect for throwing some quirky shapes, but the decor is of the fluorescent pop art variety and enough to transport you into a psychedelic sci-fi realm for a few mind-bending hours. Staff here are really friendly (including the bouncers - I've never met such likeable security folk) and drinks are reasonably priced. Moreover, the club itself is conducive to both dance and chat, with the dance floor occupying a separate space to the seating and bar area. One of Bristol's best kept secrets, to be sure...

Day and Night is a tiny club hidden away from the city centre on St Nicholas Market. As well as…read moreholding various events like album launches for local bands they also play host to regular DJ sets from the best of Bristol's MCs. I've only been once but I had a good night; the drinks were reasonably priced, the crowd were up for fun and the choons were banging. But I probably wouldn't go again - not being a fan of house or drum and bass music (you can probably tell!) there was little in it for me. Keep an eye on their facebook page for upcoming events.

The Black Swan, aka The Dirty Duck is a legendary landmark in the Bristol music scene and often one…read moremisrepresented. The centre point of a recent shutting down by the local council, The Duck is up and flying again. The venue is split very definitely in two. Downstairs at the front is the pub. It is a local pub for local people. I went in there once in the day for a cheeky half before work but could only manage one gulp - think of cowboy films where the music stops and all eyes fall on you. If you're a local, you'll know about it. If you don't know about it, well, there's probably a reason for that. Downstairs at the back and upstairs is an entirely different story. This is a venue that thoroughly represents the more alternative sides of Bristol's booming dance music scene. Mongrel is the current sound system playing an eclectic mix of Drum and Bass and Dubstep. This isn't a bit of Andy C at Oceania, this is up-all-night bonfire-in-the-garden can't think let alone move business. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, again - there's probably a reason for that.

Absolutely awful experience here. The security guard and manager are extremely rude to customers,…read moreand refused to even give me their names after asking. A security guard tried to intimidate me after asking for his name, and didn't let me speak to the manager after he wasn't letting people into the venue even though we had tickets. The drinks are extremely overpriced. The place is also extremely dirty- there was one toilet working in the women's and it had no toilet roll. Would not recommend to anyone, and the manager and staff should be ashamed of themselves.