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The Ultimate Bristol Hen Party Guide - The best places to go / Things to do

If you are staying in Bristol for a Hen Party or Girls weekend away, here is the best guide with ideas of what to do and where to go in Bristol.  It also includes lots of great mobile "in house" activities you can book at your Hen Party Accommodation.

Bristol has so much to offer.  There’s never a dull moment, it’s buzzing all day and night.  There is so much to enjoy, the Vibrant Harbourside, massive shopping centre, restaurants, the nightlife is fantastic.   Everything in this guide will be suitable for groups of 12 or more.

Best Nightclubs for a Hen Party in Bristol

Pryzm the biggest Nightclub in Bristol

PRYZM is a modern, state of the art, stylish night club, close to the harbourside.  A modern-day coliseum consisting of 3 club arenas, luxurious VIP suites and the ultimate chic and sexy bar experience, containing bespoke designer furnishings with a modern twist. With all the biggest brand premium spirits, champagne and prosecco available plus plenty of tasty cocktails and shots to choose from along with some of the best DJs and PAs around, there’s simply no better venue to spend you the evening with friends. PRYZM offers an amazing combination of excitement, atmosphere, elegance and opulence alongside world-class entertainment and service standards. Book your hen party and enjoy the VIP treatment you ladies deserve plus the ultimate clubbing experience you want, all rolled into one for a  truly amazing night out.

Popworld

Dance until the early hours in this popular thriving nightclub in the heart of the City Centre.  They play the best and biggest songs from the 80’s, 90’s and upwards.   This colourful venue has bookable booths for your VIP experience, with table service throughout the evening.  So, whether you are planning a night out with the girls, birthday party or hen party this will be a great place to celebrate.  Get the party started with Popworld sharer Cocktails from £9.95, or 4 for £8 on shots or something else from the array of drinks available.  Check out the Website for more information.

  Lola Lo Nightclub

Another one of Bristol’s popular nightclubs is this intimate Tiki-themed nightclub, spend the evening in this colourful nightclub giving you the feeling of being on holiday with their feature bamboo styled bar, impressive lamplit interior, colourful neon lights and decor and superb cocktails.  Get into the spirit and take some selfies at the dressing up box. Playing a mix of music including cheesy and eclectic pool party-worthy dance tunes, this is a great place to party.  Book a Tiki Style Cocktail making Masterclass, learn how to create a selection of bespoke cocktails with the added Lola Lo twist.  Classes last for 2 hours and prices start from £28.95 per person.  Or just book a VIP booth and get your name on the guest list.

Opa – Restaurant and Club

A fabulous Greek Restaurant servicing delicious fresh food but turns into a night club after 10 pm with great music and Weekly Themed Nights.  It has an amazing sophisticated, luxurious interior and is set over two floors.  Downstairs is where you will find the Bar and dance floor area with bookable VIP booths.  They often have guest DJs and sometimes have ticketed nights.  They host special packages for Hen Parties, with additional options for food.  You can also book a Cocktail Masterclass. Upstairs is where you eat.  There are plenty of options to choose from, depending on the size of your group.  You could spend the whole evening there as it is open until 3 am. If you are just visiting for the nightclub, you will need your passport for ID as this is a venue for 23 + of age and proof will be required.  Get yourself on their Guestlist.

  The Old Market Assembly

A great place to spend the evening, with live music every weekend.  Its aim is to create an environment where culture, food, drink and music and events connect people from all walks of life.  You can book a table for food and then dance the night away from 10.30 pm into the early hours.  Enjoy the wide variety of live music usually on Fridays, from local and up and coming bands.  Saturdays are a mixture of anything from cabaret, drag queen acts, to club music, with the occasional live band.

  Thekla - Harbourside

Thekla is a massive boat.  It was originally a floating art gallery and theatre brought to the Mud Dock area back in 1982.  In the early 90’s it was transformed into a nightclub, providing performance for Bands such as Massive Attack and Bristol’s Drum and Bass scene.  It regularly has live gigs and is a firm favourite for dancing.  This is a club that may not appeal to everyone, we would suggest checking what’s on before you go. Find out More.

  Cocktails, Gin Tasting and Bottomless Brunch

Fancy a Bottomless Brunch with Cocktails?

Brunch is very popular in Bristol.  Many places are providing great Brunch experiences.  How about Brunch with an endless supply of your favour Cocktails at Aluna - 2-hour eating and drinking experience.  Choose your Cocktail, and delicious food from the Brunch Menu, one main and one dessert.  Dishes range from a traditional breakfast to pancakes or even cheesecake.  served every Saturday and Sunday between 11 am and 4 pm.  See their full menu and book  HERE Aluna is a great place even if you don’t fancy a Bottomless Brunch.  They are also very popular for their food and unique amazing cocktails.  It’s the perfect place for people looking for something a little bit different in the bustling Broad Quay of Bristol. Why not book a Masterclass? - Cocktail Masterclasses will be a personal guided session with your own bartender, who will show you the basic Aluna techniques to making show-stopping cocktails. Packages start from £22.95 per head up to £39.95 per head, although groups must be a minimum of 4 people and a maximum of 12. Any groups larger than this must be completed in two sessions to ensure the guests receive the best experience with each session lasting roughly 1-3 hours depending on package and group size.   Booking in advance is essential due to demand.

  Click HERE to book.

  Gin Tasting Experience – The Florist

Enjoy a masterclass at the Florist, hosted by a Gin expert, for a fun event full of sipping the classy spirt.  Learn how to pick out the many flavours of distilled gin, from citrus to fruity and which tonics and garnishes complement them the most.  A great way to kick start your weekend.  The Florist provides Gin tasting experiences which last for 90 minutes and accommodates up to 12 people.  The Florist is a beautifully decorated very popular restaurant in Bristol, so if you are feeling peckish after you can also enjoy a lovely meal.  Visit their WEBSITE for dining options or book you Gin Tasting Masterclass.

  Revolucion de Cuba

A Fabulous Bar and Restaurant right on the harbourside, with an electric atmosphere, tasteful funky Cuban inspired decor and live music during the weekends.  This is one of the biggest bars in Bristol and is spread over two floors.  Book your Classic Cocktail making Masterclasses, or you can combine the Cocktail Classes with food, such as tapas or deliciously indulgent 2-course meals.  There are a few different options.   How fab is that, a great Hen Party Weekend starter.  Book a Cocktail Masterclass

More details about the Cuban inspired Bar and Restuarant

  Zerodegrees

Set in a historic building, an old tram shed, right in the heart of the great city you will find this stunning restored Building.  It has three spacious outdoor terraces to make the most of the summer sunshine and relaxed atmospheric interior.  This much loved, marvellous microbrewery, brews its own beer and services deliciously tasty locally sourced food and fabulous cocktails. Zerodegrees serves quality tasty food and has an extensive range of all of your favourite Cocktails, at very reasonable prices.  A great place to start your evening out.  Find out more on the Website.

Cosy Club

A grand venue in the centre of Bristol.  Cosy Club is a really stylish bar with a restaurant at the back.  It was formerly a bank and has retained all of its character features, with its very elegant and grand high ceilings with an awe-inspiring domed roof and marble flooring.  This smart and sophisticated bar makes for a super start to any evening. Serving Brunch, Lunch and Tasty Tapas and Dinner.  They have a massive range of Cocktails.  Check out there Menus.

  Best places to Eat for a Hen Party in Bristol

Lunch or Dinner at a family-owned Italian Restaurant - La Grotta

Being on Union Street right in the Centre of Bristol La Grotta is perfectly situated for either lunchtime visits whilst shopping, early dinner after wandering Broadmead & Cabot Circus, Dinner before venturing out to one of a host of Bristol’s many nightspots, pubs, clubs & Theatres etc or for a Special night out meal. They have a very extensive menu, including the obvious Pasta & Pizzas but also a good range of Fish, Chicken, Meats & Steaks and Daily Specials with an array of homemade desserts to finish your meal.  They proudly boast that all meals are prepared with the freshest locally sourced ingredients and all meals are prepared & cooked freshly to order. La Grotta is able to cater for larger groups, Hen Parties, Birthday Parties or Family Gatherings, as well as couples.  Highly recommended.  Tel – 0117 9290466

Read about our recent visit.

  Fancy some tapas, cocktails and music?

Situated on the waterfront, El Puerto is an independently owned restaurant, serving fresh authentic Spanish cuisine as well as signature Sangria, Spanish wines and beer.  You can choose from a wide range of food as well as their delicious tapas dishes. This restaurant has a genuine Spanish feel, with a vibrant atmosphere and friendly Spanish staff.  They boost to be the only Spanish restaurant in Bristol with fully trained Spanish Chefs.  They provide fresh, nutritious flame cooked food from mainly organic local food producers and suppliers.  Open 7 days a week 12 pm – 12 am.  Check out their Menu. El Puerto caters for large groups, including Hen Parties and has cosy areas for smaller groups as well as couples.

  Magic, Food and Music at Smoke and Mirrors

A bar with its own Magic Theatre featuring Close up Magic, Live Music, Stand Up Comedy, Burlesque, Comedy and Magic Shows with inhouse Magicians. Expect to be entertained in the cosy bar with close-up magic from the minute you enter the door.  The show starts at 8 pm, you will be welcomed into the theatre to enjoy 2 hours of hilarious comedy and magician acts.  Your face will ache from all the laughing during the very entertaining show.  After the show, you can relax and enjoy live music in the cosy bar which services a wide variety of drinks and serves pizzas and other delicious bar snacks. Smoke and Mirrors also run Cocktail and Magic Masterclasses.  You can learn how to make up to 3 classic cocktails.  Classes are run every Saturday from 3 pm to 5 pm and you can not only learn how to make your favourite cocktails, they also teach you some magic tricks so that you can talk away feeling accomplished from your new skills.  Booking well in advance is essential.  Something quite unique and different for you to enjoy on your girls night out.

  Za Za Bazaar - multi-cuisine buffet restaurant

Located right on the Harbourside this restaurant is a world banquet and bar.  An “all you can eat” restaurant where you can feast on food for all around the world.  Once inside this enormous venue, you feel like you’ve been transported into another world, with big neon lights and a theatrical feeling. This is a self-service venue and has specialist chiefs for each type of cuisine, you can watch the food being created right in front while you wait to load your plate.  Each cooking station is run as an individual restaurant and all the food is freshly prepared on-site.  A great opportunity to try something you may not normally order in a restaurant.  The food choice is huge, food from – Far East, China, Italy, India, Thailand, Mexico and Great Britain Classics. This amazing venue also has a downstairs bar, with plenty of seating and Live Bands on Fridays and Saturdays making it for a great place to get you warmed up before going to a nightclub.

Check out the Website to make a booking

Best Places to go for Afternoon Tea for a Hen Party in Bristol

How about a really special Cream Tea aboard The Matthew

Take in the atmosphere and indulge in a traditional cream tea aboard the magnificent Matthew ship.  This reconstruction of the original has been modernised to comply with safety regulations and is a sight to behold. Enjoy scones, beautifully homemade cakes, jam and clotted cream with tea or coffee, while cruising for 1 ½ hours aboard this incredible ship, sedately travelling along the harbour, passing the SS Great Britain along the way.

Visit the Website for more information.

Afternoon Tea in a Unique Cakery

Vintage Birdcage Cakery is a really beautifully decorated café and is very popular for Afternoon Tea.  Afternoon Tea consists of a variety of freshly made sandwiches, wraps and mini quiches, coleslaw and crisps together with a selection of homemade cakes, mini scones, clotted cream and jam.  Prices start from £14.00 per person.

This very popular café is a little gem with a unique personality.  They pay great attention to detail the staff are really friendly and everybody talks about their amazing food which caters for all dietary needs.  Take a look at their Menu. 

They also serve breakfasts, lunch - loaded jacket potatoes, salads, sandwiches, paninis, toasties, baguettes, bespoke homemade cakes, cream tea, milkshakes etc including a children’s menu, the list goes on and caters for everyone.  Open every day until 4.30 pm apart from Sunday when it closes at 3 pm.   There are situated right next to the lovely Kingsgate Park, if you fancy having a stroll and burning off some calories afterwards.

  The Bristol – River Grille

With beautiful views of the harbourside, this is a fabulous place for Afternoon tea.  Set in a lofty conservatory-style space River Grille has an elegant light and airy, spacious dining room with a relaxed and informal ambience.  Afternoon tea consists of freshly made finger sandwiches, homemade cakes, pastries and a selection of fine teas. They also have a full menu and boast about their spectacular steaks and perfectly cooked fish from their award-winning chef.

Visit the Website for more information.

  Do you need somewhere to stay, check availability HERE  for affordable accommodation

Activity ideas for your Hen Party in Bristol

Pole Dancing - 360 Pole Dancing

Have a bit of sassy fun with a 2-hour pole dancing class at 360 Pole Dancing Bristol.  Classes are held at a glamorous dedicated, mirrored dance studio in Bedminster Bristol. Learn some of the sexiest moves and poses including “The Wrap Around”, “The Fireman”, “The Back Slide” and “Body Wave”.  Learn how to make a big entrance.  Don’t worry if you don’t have any experience everyone will be able to learn something.  Feather Boas props are available to use on the day. Make sure you take your camera and high heels for those sexy photo opportunities.  Enjoy a bottle of pink bubbly, a special gift for the bride and sweeties to keep your energy up.   Hen Parties on Saturday’s start from 11 am, 1.30 pm or 4 pm.  Visit the Website for more information.

  Something you probably haven’t thought of–  Inland Surfing

Why not try the newest attraction in Bristol?  Opening in November 2019, inland surfing at The Wave.  Enjoy a 2 hour session with a lesson at the amazing 180 metres long surfing lake.  Everything needed will be provided, including wetsuits, boots and board.  The venue will be at a beautiful site in Easter Compton and will not only have a wave pool, but it will also have a natural swimming lake, barefoot trails, a rope and tunnels course, foraging areas and gardens of various types, a clubhouse serving delicious food and surf shop.  If not all of the group fancies surfing, spectators are welcome for a small fee, to just sit relax and watch all the action. This is sure to be a very popular venue, booking well in advance will be essential.  Visit the Website  for more information.  Open every day of the year, except Christmas day.

  How about a booze cruise with Bristol Ferry Boats?

Bristol Ferry boats offer a variety of options to see the City from a different viewpoint.  Take a trip around the harbour on one of their, fully licensed, iconic Blue and Yellow Ferry Boats. Packages include - trips along the dockside pubs and bars – where you have the opportunity to hop on and off of the boat or you can organise Vintage Tea Parties, Bubbly Breakfast or you can create your own bespoke party with them. Daily Cruises are also on offer and can be booked in advance, trips last from 2 to 3 ½ hours.  Trips range from Sundown Sailing, Brunel’s Tour, Avon Gorge Trip, Friday trips with to venue with live music and Sunday Riverside Roast trips.

Read more about Bristol Ferry Boat trips

Dance Classes – Cheerleading Company Bristol

Bristol is very popular for Dance classes for Hen Parties.  The Cheerleading Company offer over 30 different dance lessons for hen parties that are held centrally within walking distance of Bristols best attractions for hen dos including Park Street, Whiteladies Rd, and the Waterfront.  Just choose which dance class the bride to be would love!  Check availability HERE. There are so many Hen Party classes to choose from, here are just a few to give you an idea - Salsa & Latin - Line Dancing - Girl Band - Spice Girls Hen - 50's Swing Dance - Cheerleading - Single Ladies - Dirty Dancing - 80's Hen - Charleston - Grease - Bollywood Hen - Burlesque If you prefer, they can provide lessons at your Hen Party Accommodation, so you can have a laugh and a few drinks without having to travel.

Locked in a Room

A live escape room experience. Participants are locked in a room with a series of tests, puzzles and clues that combined, allow the unlocking of the room’s mystery and hopefully a successful escape, challenging you every step of the way.  Once the door slams, you’ll need to quickly figure out what lies ahead of you and ensure you have the best-laid plans in order. You’ll need to collect clues, solve riddles and think outside the box in order to escape in time. Teamwork is key!

The games are designed for 3 players or more. You will find yourself submerged into a new world in the heavily themed rooms, there are three to choose from!  And be taken on a journey through the world of science and time travel.  Faced with non-physical, yet exhilarating, challenges, cryptic clues, tests and puzzles which are aimed at stretching the usual thought processes. Locked in a Room Bristol is the only escape venue in Europe that can enable a large group up to 52 players (up to 72 coming soon!) to race against each other simultaneously. This considerably adds to the pressure, excitement and adrenaline rush, as if it wasn’t tense enough already!  Booked your great escape Now!

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Fancy an afternoon of fun games in the countryside

West Country Games have it all.  Voted Bristol’s no 1 Activity by Tripadvisor. Embrace what the countryside has to offer and take part in 9 totally unique “West Country” themed games.  You don’t need to worry about the weather either as you can have use of their indoor activity centre between November and February. Here are just some of the activities. Cider Run – Get your cheeky pint and leg it as far as you can before getting twanged by the bungee. West country skittles with a twist. Bar Skittles with humans on cider kegs, daft and fun, be prepared. Welly Wanging – lobbing your welly boots at a series of fun targets. Pitchfork Duel – Inflatables of course. Vicky Pollard Handbags – Batter the life out of each other in Pollard inflatable suits. West Country Wipeout – Keep jumping and try not to get wiped out by the sweeper arm. This is a great ice breaker if not everyone knows each other that well at your Hen Party a fun experience from start to finish. Your faces will be hurting by the end where you have laughed so much and you will all know each other that little bit more. Check out the WEBSITE for more details.

  How about something different?  – Quad Biking, Hovercrafts or Clay Pigeon Shooting

Based in Bristol near the Massive shopping centre at Cribbs Causeway Max Events has a purpose-built outdoor activity centre providing professional experiences for an actioned pack day.  On offer is the widest range of sporting activities found at any venue. You can choose from 1 – 6 activities depending on your budget - Rage Buggies, Quad Biking, Hovercraft, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Paint Ball, Zombie Apocalyse, Rifle Shooting, Crossbow – this list goes on and on. They’ve been hosting hen parties in Bristol for over 14 years.

Not going out? Bring the entertainment to your Hen Party Accommodation

Looking for Hen Party Accommodation at affordable prices, Check availability HERE

Mobile Massage/Beauty Therapist

Pamper Party Angels are a team of highly-skilled, fully insured and qualified, Mobile Massage and Beauty Therapists.  Specialising in providing pamper parties in the comfort of your Hen Party Accommodation.  They are able to provide all your guests with 30-minute Massage or Beauty treatments including Facials, Pedicures, Manicures and Back, Neck and Shoulder Massages.

See their list of treatments HERE

Chocolate Making Workshop – The Chocolate Tart

With an “eat as much as you like” policy, this has to be the most heavenly Hen Party activity you can imagine.  The Chocolate Tart offers a wide variety of workshops to cater for everyone. Classes last from 1 – 3 hours depending on your choice.  You can learn how to make a chocolate box and fill it with truffles that you’ve made.  Or you can work with a mould to make a coloured hollow figure, such as a Chicken or Dog and then stuff your mould with delicious chocolates and package to take away.  Or enjoy a 3-hour workshop learning the art of hand-rolled fresh cream truffles, moulding your own homemade flavoured cream fondant, inside the chocolate shells you’ve made. Work with transfer sheets which embellish edible coloured patterns onto the bottom of your chocolate floretines to give your chocolates the professional look before packaging your chocolates into boxes, ballotins and sachets and decorating with stickers and ribbons. Class prices start from £35 per person.  Bespoke packages are available.  Visit the Website for more information.

Delightful Buffet delivered to your door

Vanilla Blue Catering offers superb buffets delivered to your accommodation.  Put together with Love and attention on every plate.  Sit back, relax and enjoy this very delicious tasty food with the best service from a local provider. On offer is a range of options from sandwich platters, canapes, sharing platters, finger buffets, fork buffets and more as well as some delicious desserts.  Finger buffet prices range from £6.25 to £10.75 per person.   For more information visit the Website

Mobile Cocktail Workshop

   The Bartender Hire Company provides premium cocktails for premium hen parties and can offer the very best tailor-made drinks packages, in the comfort of your Hen Party Accommodation.  There are a number of options for these afternoon activities. Cocktail Clinic is a fun training session where you learn all about cocktails and how to make them, this is the original and best cocktail workshop.  All-inclusive packages – a hassle-free option where your cocktail bartender provides and serves you with a choice of four superb cocktails from their menu.  You can also upgrade to butlers in the buff or a flair bartender.  Gin and Teatime – learn the intricacies of gin and taste some great gin cocktails all served by your bartender.  If you like gin this is the best way to get ready for your evening out. Everything is provided, glasses, drinks all the ingredients including ice, just choose the best package for you.  Prices range between £25 & £30 per person and last for between 2 and 2 ½ hours depending on the package.   Choose your package.

Hot tub Hire

Pepper Bells Glamping are a Bristol Company who hire out hot tubs as well as glamping tents.  They are a friendly family owned local business.  They offer luxury premium quality Canadian Swift hot tubs, which are the deepest tubs available.  Their tubs have a rigid outer shell offering greater insulation and support.  They can also provide gazebos, which come with fairy light for a small fee. These Hot tubs are available to hire for weekends and are very affordable. Discounts also available if ordering more than one.  Contact them for availability - Website

The Crafty Hen

Have some fun with a Hen Party Workshop in the comfort of your Hen Party Accommodation.  The Crafty Hen is a Bristol based company with plenty of packages to choose from.  Parties for creative Brides and friends working together to create bespoke wedding day keepsakes for the big day or for a unique hen party experience, they have it all. Choose from the many workshop options available or contact them with your own ideas.  Tried and tested workshops include – Flower Crown making, Ceramic Painting, Patchwork Party, Jewellery making, Fascinator making and Nipple Tassels, Bunting making, Knicker Customisation, Garter making, and many more. These are super workshops, lasting for up to 3 hours, crack open the bubbly, be inspired and get ready for lots of laughs along the way.  Check out the Website for more information.

Life Drawings – Cheekyart Party

Enjoy a bit a Cheeky Fun with a Nude Life Drawing class at your accommodation.  A fun and tasteful form of entertainment that’s classier than a stripper.  Your professional model, will make you feel at ease, give you instructions and guidance throughout and all the supplies needed for you to create your masterpiece. Classic Cheeky Packages last for approx. 60 minutes and includes all art supplies, full guided instructions, group photo with the model and a keepsake branded folder to keep all of those cheeky drawings in.  Or there’s an Ultimate Cheeky Package for 90 a minute session, which includes all of the above plus extra party games and bride and with model poses for sketches. Giggles are guaranteed at these sessions prices start from £19.95 per person.  See the Website for more information.

Tailored made therapies from a Holistic Therapist

    Treat yourself to relaxing spa treatments in the comfort of your accommodation, with Royall Holistics.   Nicky specialises in Reflexology, Reiki, Swedish, Hot Stone and Deep Tissue Massage.  Enjoy an afternoon of treatments and relax and unwind before hitting the town for the evening.

Nicky is a very experienced and professional therapist who will tailor treatments to your needs.  She comes highly recommended and has Hen Party packages, prices range from £17 - £25 per person.   Visit the Website for more information.  Or call her for a friendly chat 07786 407297

Afternoon Tea – Heartfelt Vintage

Afternoon Tea makes for a fun activity for your Hen Party.  Heartfelt Vintage does it in style, their passion is all things vintage with a good old-fashioned Afternoon Tea. They have 3 different packages.  The most popular option is to simply take delivery at your accommodation and enjoy the freshly homemade baked scones with a choice of homemade clotted cream and jam, 4 different types of fingers sandwiches, a centrepiece cake decorated with flowers, 2 scrumptious traybakes and a selection of 3 different teas. You also have the option to have all the lovely things as described above as well as hiring their vintage china, which is delivered and collected.  Or just go the whole shebang, let them do all the work, sit back and relax whilst they serve you and then clear up.  Prices start from £17.95 per person.  Visit the Website for more information.

Thanks for reading, we hope you enjoy the content and find the information useful.  If you are looking for somewhere to stay, our Holiday Let sleeps 12 and is just 15 mins to Bristol and Bath.  We would love you to come and stay.  Check our Website for availability or email me clare@buryhillfarm.com

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