Craft Spirits & Live Music in Bristol

Craft Spirits & Live Music in Bristol

16 Nov 2025

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Join your host, Terence Williams, for an evening-focused episode featuring six of Bristol’s best destinations for great drinks and unforgettable sounds. We’re exploring independent distilleries and iconic music venues — all active, with verified websites and public addresses, so you can sip and sway your way through Bristol’s spirited nightlife. 🍸🎶 Places featured: Bristol Dry Gin at The Rummer Website: bristoldrygin.com Address: The Rummer, All Saints Lane, Bristol BS1 1JH Highlights: Boutique gin distillery offering small-batch spirits and tasting sessions inside one of Bristol’s oldest pubs — nestled in the heart of the Old City. Old Market Distillery Website: oldmarketdistillery.com Address: Old Market, Bristol Highlights: A small-batch, urban distillery producing handcrafted spirits in a tucked-away corner of East Bristol — known for creative botanicals and an experimental vibe. The Fleece Website: thefleece.co.uk Address: 12 St Thomas Street, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6JJ Highlights: A legendary live music venue that’s hosted the likes of Oasis and Radiohead. Today, it’s still going strong with an eclectic lineup of emerging and established acts. Bristol Beacon Website: bristolbeacon.org Address: Trenchard Street, Bristol BS1 5AR Highlights: Bristol’s major concert hall, beautifully refurbished and home to everything from classical to cutting-edge performances in one of the city’s most iconic venues. The Louisiana Website: thelouisiana.net Address: Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 6UA Highlights: An intimate pub and upstairs venue that’s served as a launchpad for countless indie bands — a true Bristol music institution with major grassroots credibility. Thekla Website: theklabristol.co.uk Address: The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol BS1 4RB Highlights: A converted cargo ship turned floating venue moored in Bristol’s harbour — Thekla delivers everything from DJ nights to live rock gigs in one of the city’s most unique locations.