New Year's Eve in Bristol

Whether you want to enjoy a glass of wine whilst overlooking the vibrant harbourside or party hard in one of its bars, clubs and pubs, then Bristol will offer something for all tastes in its compact-sized city centre this NYE.

With amazing discounts, Skiddle’s guide to New Year’s Eve in Bristol will help you find the best hotels, restaurants and events to see in 2013 in style. Be sure to book now to make your New Year’s Eve one to remember!

Clubs and parties

Those looking for a dazzling, glamorous night out will be spoilt for choice this year. With an incredibly modest title, Skiddle naturally recommends the Best New Year’s Eve Party in Bristol at Racks Bar & Kitchen. This event is strictly black tie and will offer a sophisticated night of free drinks, canapés, a full carved buffet and an evening of entertainment that includes high-rolling casino fun and a dance floor with a DJ on hand to play the perfect party tunes of 2012. What better excuse do you need to don your best Bond style attire?

Or if you want something truly decadent then A Magical NYE Party at The Square is for you. This glamorous evening offers carnival style fun and frolics. Dance to the madcap electro swing band, gorge yourselves on our succulent hog roast and try every cocktail on the list (responsibly of course). This NYE party sold out in 2011 and is guaranteed to do so again, so make sure you get your tickets with Skiddle now.

If you simply want to dance the night away then Asbo Disco & Trinity is set to deliver the Best NYE Party at Trinity Centre. Serving up the happiest of vibes all night long through a room trembling sound system surrounded by the Bristolian party crew, the event will offer a jam-packed line-up headlined by The Skints. The Royal Asbo Dress Code of ‘crowns, capes and sceptres meet tracksuits and trainers’ will make this a fun night to remember.

If you want the full-on NYE clubbing night out then Bambi Legs at the Arc Bar in Bristol promises to offer the real wall of sound experience expected from a New Year’s Eve party. For one night only attentions will turn to the system rather than the bands, offering a sound system spectacular and filling three rooms with as much bass as they can handle! With fortune tellers and magicians here to mystify, light shows and visuals from out of this world, and a bedouin tea den at the bottom for you to sit and chill, expect an extraordinary night out.

Restaurants

Whether you’re looking for a restaurant renowned for its fine dining, a place that prides itself on locally-sourced produce or unique location then you’ll be spoilt for choice this NYE in Bristol. For inspiration, Skiddle has cherry-picked our favourites from our guide to the best restaurants across the city.

If you’re looking for a romantic location to wine and dine that special someone then the River Grille features modern British cuisine and a sophisticated lounge bar. On the edge of the harbour side, River Grille offers flavoursome dishes on the regularly changing River Grille menus that make good use of fine local produce from the West Country. Sample dishes include Devon Estate venison loin, juicy Somerset beef steaks or wild halibut with blue shell mussels. Full of imaginative indulgences, the creative menu will impress your taste buds.

Or perhaps you want something slightly less formal to fit into your party-going plans? Jamie’s Italian is located in the heart of Bristol’s party hotspots. Housed within a spectacular listed building and set over 3 floors, this urban chic setting boasts sweeping brushed steel bar and scarlet leather banquettes. Serving temptingly fresh and flavoursome creations from world-famous chef Jamie Oliver, Jamie's Italian Bristol evokes the vibrancy and passion embedded in traditional Italian cooking and culture. This is the place to be on NYE so let Skiddle help you book early to avoid a long wait.

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Hotels

Bristol boasts so many brilliant hotels that it can be hard to choose just one! We have selected a few of our favourite places to stay in the city from Skiddle’s huge database of hotels. There is something to cater for your special NYE plans so book now to make the most of our amazing discounts.

If you’re planning to party all night then the Hotel Ibis Bristol Harbourside in the heart of the city centre is for you. Offering a convenient, comfortable and affordable place to stay with a 24-hour reception service, what more do you need to sleep off that New Year’s day sore head?

Or maybe the thought of partying makes you tired just thinking about it and you want to completely relax. If that’s the case then the Mercure Bristol Brigstow Hotel offers a unique four star boutique style hotel to help you relax whilst overlooking the river and historic Bristol Bridge in the heart of the old city. Or you could chill out in the Hotel du Vin and Bistro. This stylish hotel supports the simple but effective philosophy of good quality without all the frills, sensible prices and friendly, knowledgeable service. This warehouse-style hotel is located away from the main party areas in the heart of the commercial district of this attractive West Country city in the historic Sugar House, a landmark building that for centuries was the principal destination for sugar arriving from British colonies in the Caribbean and around the world.

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Words: Sarah Townley