What's On In Bristol

Themed around the prisons we see in film and TV, Alcotraz is the immersive cocktail bar that will see you donning an orange jumpsuit and being locked away behind bars. This theatrical experience involves live actors, from crooked guards to fellow prisoners.

Smuggle in your own bottle of liquor, avoiding the warden, and get it to the bootlegger inmates. They'll whip up four personalised cocktails for you to enjoy in your cell, all included as part of your ticket price - which starts from £38.50 per person.

In what might be the best bargain ever, The Mother's Ruin pub quiz is putting your knowledge to the test, feeding you a curry and letting you party, all for the princely sum of £1.

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It goes off each and every Friday night at Bristol's tiki wonderland, where you're invited to get firmly into the Mix. DJ Roger Paul oversees a packed out dance floor, where he drops an eclectic playlist that covers everything from commercial to your favourite chart floorfillers. You'll get complimentary entry if you're through the door before 11pm, and there's half-price cocktails on offer until 11.30.

The Bootlegger has a long lineup of entertainment to fill your Easter weekend. Get down here to tuck into a choice of delicious dishes and 90 minutes of free-flowing booze from just £39.50.

Feeling extra indulgent? Treat yourself to a limited edition choccy cocktail like the Cream Egg Surprise or White Chocolate Espresso Martini. Cap things off on the Sunday with live music and happy hour prices long into the night.

Riproar Comedy has been entertaining Bristol for decades; taking place every Saturday night, the comedy club has moved to Pryzm. There's still a line-up of three brilliant comedians each night, only now you can dance until the early hours.

Trying to find cool things to do in the city? CityDays is taking sightseeing to the next level. On this outdoor adventure, you'll get to explore various landmarks, including statues, pubs and cafes all while solving clues and riddles.

Head down to College Green to discover Coyote Ugly Bristol - the Nashville-inspired party bar that's always got something fun going on. Not only can you dance the night away here, but they host brilliant daytime events too.

You can enjoy a Hoedown Bottomless brunch every single day of the week, featuring 90 minutes of unlimited pizza, pints and prosecco. Plus, they host hour-long dance lessons every Saturday, complete with a mimosa reception.

When on the hunt for Bristol events, make sure to keep YO! on your radar. They're offering up Wednesday masterclasses, where you'll get the chance to whip up some delicious sushi items, practise your knife skills and tuck into gyozas.

If you're wondering what's on in Bristol this month, we've got one answer: Bake It! Bristol. This unique baking experience invites you and a friend to channel your inner star baker and compete against other teams in a themed cake showdown.

Enjoy a drink from their lush garden bar, then dive into 90 minutes of pure baking bliss - no clean-up required. Perfect for couples, mates, or anyone who believes cake makes everything better.

The Bristol Rum School makes learning mighty fun. At The Bristol and Bath Rum Distillery, resident experts share their knowledge and passion for this most noble of spirits.

As well as tasting masterclasses, the school runs weekly spice your own rum experiences, so you can fine tune your tipples to your exact tastes. Tickets to these rum-packed nights out start from just £84.80.

The Sunday Shift at Mbargo is one of the most fun ways to end your week; head over to the club for live music, DJs and drink deals all night.

As one of Bristol's biggest nightclubs, you can expect good things from Pryzm. It gets even better on Fridays when entry is £2, there's a selection of £2 drinks and three rooms of DJs.

Descarga takes place at The Golden Lion on the first Thursday of every month. Along with great local musicians, the event lets you show off your salsa moves or join in with jamming should you fancy.

Get yourself down to King Street Brewhouse for a night of noggin scratching, cash prizes and craft beer. The weekly Sunday night quiz only costs £1 to enter and is also a great excuse to indulge in a roast dinner before the weekend is over.

Never have a quiet night in on Monday again as The Queenshilling host their weekly karaoke night. The lively little spot has a choice of more than 20,000 songs; so no matter what you're tune, they will most probably have it.

Beliebers no longer hide in the shadows as Pop Confessional is bringing the biggest and baddest pop sounds to Thekla every Saturday.

Looking for fun things to do in Bristol? Flight Club is bringing together food, booze and quirky activities every week. Join them for a bottomless brunch you'll never forget as they serve up free-flowing fizz, tasty pizzas and an hour in one of their high-tech oches.

If you're on the hunt for fun, outdoor events this September, then be sure to check out Wing Fest. This three-day festival is taking place at The Prospect Building, hosting a whole load of street food vendors from up and down the UK - who will be competing to win the best wing title across three categories.

Cast your vote as you sample their wings, all costing just £1.50 each. As for the entertainment, you can expect live music, DJs, axe throwing and arcade games.

Takeover at PRYZM is for those who want to get all dressed up and make the most of their Saturday session on the town. With a variety of different clubbing areas all churning out party classic hits, expect to hear an eclectic mix of commercial dance, classic house, RnB gold and underground exclusives, and yes there is a space dedicated to pop, party and guilty pleasures. Come in good time for 10pm to take advantage of the 2-4-1 cocktails.

Searching for a night out with friends this weekend? For a wild evening out, featuring music, dancing and tonnes of drinking, head to the swish LUX events every Saturday at Gravity Nightclub. Fancy dress recommended.