2 listening bars in Bristol our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Bristol nightlife.
Strange Brew ★ 4.1
Old City · 10-12 Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3DB
Strange Brew's soundsystem makes it Bristol's closest thing to a listening bar, with record-led early sessions before the club nights start.
Tip: Early-evening sessions are seated and conversational; check the programme before assuming a rave.
Dareshack ★ 3.9
Old City · Vintry Building, Wine Street, Bristol BS1 2BD
Dareshack pairs its coffee bar with a studio stage on Wine Street, hosting intimate Bristol sessions where the room listens rather than talks.
Tip: Evening shows are announced on the venue diary; day visits preview the space over a filter coffee.