The Bootlegger
The Bootlegger
4.5
4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Friday
2:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
About
Opened in Bristol in April 2014 - The Bristol Bootlegger - Prohibition inspired Performance and Cocktails - The accessible speakeasy
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • Sean
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great bar with excellent 1920s decor
    Have been here regularly as work on Gloucester road, great place to let your hair down on a weekend and a really friendly cozy vibe in the week. The drinks here are top notch and the general manager always makes my friends and I feel incredible welcome. The staff are knowledgeable and the bar is really clean and the music is always great.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 22 March 2023
  • Charles I
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Keep the tunes and friendly vibe coming for years to come!
    Love this bar - one of the best cocktail bars in Bristol. And the resident dj Alex (Awesomewells) is the other reason I come almost every weekend! He transforms the bar when he starts his amazing set and he truly is an attraction for gloucester road. Love the bar staff too ! Jess, Lou and all the staff including guy with glasses are all amazing! Thanks for making this bar so friendly and welcoming!
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 23 March 2023
  • Geo26
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dance the night away
    This bar is small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for with an amazing atmosphere! Be prepared to dance because the resident DJ will keep you on your feet all night with relentlessly great tunes. Even though this place is famed for its cocktails as well as its music, they also have a great selection non-alcoholic cocktails and other soft drinks for those, like me, who don’t drink. I love the prohibition era theme and decor throughout, fave place to go in Bristol.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 23 March 2023
  • Lexie
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best bar in Bristol
    One of the best bars in Bristol by a mile! Fun atmosphere, incredible cocktails and friendly people. It’s made all the better by their DJ - I’ve never seen so much positivity and energy! The music is always the best and he keeps everyone dancing! 10/10!
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 March 2023
  • Mgmgmg
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best drinks on g-road
    Always loving a cocktail after work by the amazing Jess!!! Who always makes the best drinks and delivers the best vibes! Bootleggers is slay! Here almost every night all week to unwind after a long shift! Definitely worth going! Such a good night out!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 10 September 2023
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Douglas K
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
Great night out in Bristol with an awesome Dj at the helm! Certainly recommend! Go here for a good night and great tunes!
Written 22 March 2023
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ricky d
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
This bar is a real gem. Love the vibe, love the cocktails, love the DJ. Always feels like coming home. It rocks.
Written 22 March 2023
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AngelFace
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
Really reasonably priced for the size of the drinks! Staff brought everything to the table and talked us through the drinks list which was helpful. SO MUCH CHOICE!!!
We’ll be back soon for more FRENCH MARTINIS. ❤️
Written 22 March 2023
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VivianOldaker
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
I love this place! Great cocktails, friendly and welcoming staff and an ace DJ who bangs out great tunes that you don't hear elsewhere. My go-to bar whenever I'm in Bristol.
Written 22 March 2023
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Mark K
Almondsbury, UK9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Friends
Ended up at bootleggers after a night on Gloucester Road lively fun Greta music loved it
Played 70s 80s music everyone was friendly with a great atmosphere
Written 13 March 2023
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MightyMacc
Stoke-on-Trent, UK66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Friends
Went here before morrissey gig at brighton centre, walked in at 8pm the place was pretty quiet for a friday, the staff were absolutely lovely folk. The lovely owner/manager came down saw my smiths t shirt and that was it! Put some morrissey/ smiths on and without n 20 minutes it was rammed!!!
I returned back after the gig and ended up leaving at nearly 3pm, the staff and owner (apologies i cant remember your name but you are an absolute legend!) could not do enough for you ! Best night ive have had in ages!
As soneone who works occasionally in brigton the next time im back this will be my first stop, deserve all the success in the world x
Written 16 October 2022
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Sam B
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Friends
Horrible experience. Bouncers we’re horrible. Horrid attitude and rude.

Never coming back
Awful, why is it like this
Employ new staff
Written 28 August 2022
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Anil M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Friends
Amazing cocktails, amazing people and amazing atmosphere. Would fully recommend this place. First place I went to in Bristol and have been constantly been coming back since. The vibe alone is enough to come back.
Written 20 May 2022
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Stephen S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Friends
Fantastic cocktails, even better staff (massive thanks to Lou and Connor) and service - best night out you could want
Written 20 May 2022
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Rowanna
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Couples
We ended up here totally by chance on a Sunday, we were super impressed by the atmosphere, live music and our server Rose who was fantastic! She was friendly, helpful and made us want to stay longer. All the staff were excellent but Rose really stood out! We will be returning soon with more friends for more merriment!
Written 24 April 2022
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