Date spot in Bristol
Bristol Old Vic
See a play at the oldest continuously working theatre in the English-speaking world, a Georgian auditorium with its galleries curving round the stage.
King Street, Old City
Address: King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED- Event
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
- Culture
Why it's a good date: Watching a show somewhere this old and this intimate is something special. King Street's pubs are right outside for afterwards.
Photo: Rob Brewer, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
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The Milk Thistle
Quay Head House, Colston Avenue
Address: Quay Head House, Colston Avenue, Bristol BS1 1EB- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Romantic
- Cosy
Ring the bell at an unmarked door and step into a dark, plush prohibition-style cocktail bar on Colston Avenue.
Why it's a good date: It feels like a secret, and it's made for sitting close and talking. Book ahead at weekends.
Lido Bristol
Oakfield Place, Clifton
Address: Oakfield Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2BJ- Activity
- A treat
- Romantic
- Active
Swim in the heated outdoor pool of a restored Victorian lido in Clifton, warm up in the sauna and hot tub, then eat in the restaurant overlooking the water.
Why it's a good date: Steam rising off the water on a cold day is pure magic. Book a swim-and-eat package so the whole date is sorted.
Bulrush
Cotham Road South, Cotham
Address: 21 Cotham Road South, Bristol BS6 5TZ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- A treat
- Romantic
- Foodie
Book the tasting menu at the Michelin-starred neighbourhood restaurant in Cotham, with inventive, seasonal cooking in a relaxed room.
Why it's a good date: The one to save for an anniversary: serious food without the stuffiness. Book well ahead.