The 10 Best Bars In Clifton, Bristol

Manos Liquor Bar is the go-to for classy cocktails in all of Bristol, let alone Clifton. The courtyard seating and leather sofas in the lounge create a stylish and sophisticated atmosphere to sip on the equally sophisticated cocktails. There’s an extensive menu of long, short and sparkly cocktails. Centrally located and open until late, Manos Liquor Bar is a top choice for sampling new and inventive drinks made by expert mixologists.

Berlin-inspired Hausbar brings European cool to the quaint Clifton neighbourhood. The speakeasy-style atmosphere and extensive cocktail list creates a unique atmosphere in Clifton, away from the usual strip of bars and pubs. The only way to enter the dimly lit bar is by ringing a doorbell. A previous winner of the ‘Best Service’ title at Bristol Cocktail Week, Hausbar has garnered a loyal following, so it’s best to call ahead and book a table if you want to secure a seat for your group.

Wine enthusiasts visiting Bristol’s Victorian suburb of Clifton will be nothing short of delighted after a few hours spent at The Quadrant. This establishment, centrally located in Clifton village, is a tapas bar by day and a wine bar by night; a growing menu of over 30 international wines will have you buying by the bottle. The intimate wine cellar often hosts wine tasting events for an alternative evening out, catering to novices and connoisseurs alike.

Once you ring the doorbell and enter Hyde & Co, this prohibition-era themed bar takes you back to a time of secret rooms and delinquent drinking. The decor immerses guests in the 1920s speakeasy atmosphere. A secret private room, vintage lampshades and a piano (for the musically inclined) can be found in the dimly lit room, creating a relaxed drinking space for the cool, calm and collected Cliftonites. The cocktail menu dominates the drink choice, with extensive classics and specialities on offer.

The Woods is inconspicuously located just off Park Street. The bar spans two separate rooms, where animal heads and insects decorate the walls. Rustic seating and cosy chesterfields for intimate parties or large groups are available. While the menu boasts a variety of exciting beers and spirits, The Woods is beloved by locals for its exceptional whisky, the quality and range unlike any other in Clifton village.

Cliftonites head to The Somerset House to start the night. A fashionable candlelit gastropub with vintage radios and bare brick walls, this pub is a chilled out place to have a drink. The champagne and gin dining room serves over 60 varieties of gin with a full range of fever-free tonics, creating exciting twists and turns on the classic British gin and tonic. Wine lists may change with the season, but The Somerset House is an appealing bar any time of the year.

Alterego is located right at the heart of the Whiteladies Road strip, and is Clifton’s best sports and cocktail bar. Alterego is all about the game, screening up to five games simultaneously and covering every live major sporting event on ten HD screens, including two large projectors. With an appetising array of cocktails on the menu, a lively night is guaranteed. Alterego also offers cocktail lessons, including three cocktails and one shot. A popular joint for students and stag-do’s alike, Alterego is the perfect bar to go out and get loud.