With a stellar line-up at The Old Duke’s annual Jazz Festival, top secret gigs at Bristol Old Vic, plus non-stop DJs at Tonight Josephine and 6 O’clock Gin at the Glassboat, even more delicious food and drink is just around the corner.
Enjoy King Street’s vibrant outdoor atmosphere with drinks at Kongs, Hey Dude, Llandoger Trow, and the Beer Emporium as you soak up the sunshine. Delicious food can be found dotted along the street with burgers, chicken, and sides from Small Bar and King Street Brew House, Detroit-style pizzas from Renato’s, and lunchtime classics at the Famous Royal Navy Volunteer.
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Plan your day at Old City Sounds 2024
The best places to eat and drink across the Old City this bank holiday
14/08/2024
Old City Sounds is taking over city centre venues on Saturday 24 August with back-to-back music and entertainment. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or by yourself, Bristol’s vibrant food and drink scene has plenty to offer to fuel your fun.
With a jam-packed line-up throughout the day, we’ve rounded up our favourite spots to grab a bite so you’re never too far away from the action.
KING STREET AND BALDWIN STREET
Credit: King Street Brew House
Just a stone’s throw from 6 O’clock Gin, you’ll find Bristol’s famous sandwiches at popular lunch hotspot Sandwich Sandwich, plus craft beer and pizza at BrewDog where kids eat free this summer!
Following your fun at Tonight Josephine, keep the night going with Caribbean vibes at Turtle Bay, retro arcade games and cocktails at NQ64, or dive into a feast at Pieminister and Bella Italia.
Credit: Turtle Bay
KIDS ZONE AT ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH
Home to family-friendly fun throughout Saturday, get your little ones involved in the festival magic with circus skills, face painting, drumming workshops and more.
On site, you’ll find the St Stephen’s Church Secret Café with the finest cakes, coffee, and Spanish-inspired light bites to enjoy indoors or in their delightful garden area. Just a short stroll away, indulge in delicious food for all the family at Cosy Club and Honest Burgers, or head to Franco Manca for their fabulous £8.25 kids meal deal.
Credit: Franco Manca
CORN STREET
In between live drums at The Cocktail Club, live music at Walkabout and DJs at Death Disco, Dirty Martini, and Blame Gloria, embrace the bustling nearby bars and restaurants.
From lavish Italian dishes at San Carlo, Vietnamese vibes at Pho, and Indian street food at Mowgli, there’s plenty on offer nearby. Other favourites include Pan-Asian food, beers and cocktails at Four Wise Monkeys, Indian feasts at Dhamaka, and darts, pizza paddles, and cocktails at Flight Club.
Credit: Flight Club
ST NICHOLAS STREET
Get your kicks on St Nicholas Street with back-to-back bands and DJs at Mother’s Ruin, The Crown, The Raven, Mr Wolfs, and Seamus O’Donnells.
Home to some of the best street food in the city, head to the nearby St Nicholas Market to get your foodie fix from local food vendors.
Want to keep the night going? Grab cocktails and small plates from Slug & Lettuce and Revolution or embrace the cosy pub vibes at The Old Fish Market.
Credit: The Old Fish Market
Celebrate the best of Bristol’s music scene with us this August bank holiday whilst supporting local grassroots venues. Discover our line-up and plan your day of non-stop music and entertainment.
