nightlife

Edition 32

‘When you dance with other people, amazing things happen’: The value of Bristol’s nightlife

Bristol's nightlife isn't just about escape and excess, research shows nightclubs can have beneficial impacts on mental health and wellbeing.

Jim Ottewill
Jim Ottewill

Features

Image at the The House of Savalon, Bristol (credit: Charley Williams)

Meet the new queer collectives pushing the boundaries of Bristol’s nightlife

Andy Leake
Andy Leake

Photography

Image of a participant walking at the Bristol Ball, organised by Bristol Ballroom Community (credit: Darren Shepherd)

Bristol goes to the ball

Aphra Evans
Aphra Evans

Reports

Bristol trial tackling drink spiking is hailed a nationwide success

A pilot project in Bristol has seen reports of drink spiking cases skyrocket – meaning the recent awareness campaign might have made people feel more able to speak out.

Adam Postans (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

Windmill pub saved after councillors reject plans to build flats

Amanda Cameron (Local Democracy Reporter)

Reports

Two men suspected of spiking woman’s drink in Pryzm nightclub

Aphra Evans
Aphra Evans

Reports

As Bristol’s latest drug death rocks the city, can getting your drugs tested save lives?

The Cable speaks to Bristol Drugs Project about their harm reduction efforts amid safety concerns about young people partying after the recent reopening.

Matty Edwards
Matty Edwards

Reports

Beloved Bristol brewery forced to ask for crowdfunding to stay afloat

Dawkins Ales, which also owns popular Bristol pubs, is calling for help from local people to save the business from falling victim to Covid-19.

James Rogerson
James Rogerson

Coronavirus in Bristol

Bristol hospitality sector under threat pleads for rent help from council and government

Job losses of ‘tens of thousands’ are possible as independent venues struggle to pay their bills and Bristol enters tier 3.

Jess Connett
Jess Connett

Coronavirus in Bristol

Last Orders? When can we have a pint again?!

As the city heats up, the question on the lips of many is, when will Bristol’s pubs reopen? Star & Garter owner Malcolm Haynes gives his take [via Zoom to reporter Marcus Smith]

Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith

Features

Star and Garter reopens, as communities fight back against threats to Bristol nightlife

As shown by the Star and Garter and new venues, Bristol's nightlife is threatened but being forced into revival and rebirth.

Georgia Edwards

City

Ravers rejoice as Blue Mountain re-opens pending major development

“Temporary reprieve” for nightclub until council approves plans student flats in heart of Stokes Croft.

Matty Edwards
Joe Skirkowski and Matty Edwards
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