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Let’s be honest: Bristol’s nightlife scene has no shortage of places to grab a drink. But if you are tired of the same sterile bars, identical playlists, and overpriced menus, there is a new independent player in town that’s shaking things up—literally.

Jukeboxbars is a low-lit, high-energy rock & roll cocktail lounge brought to life by local hospitality veteran Ashley Greaves. It mixes the gritty charm of a classic American dive bar with top-tier, world-class mixology.

If it isn’t on your radar yet, here are three reasons why you need to head down this week.

1. The "Roll the Dice" Bar Tab Challenge

We all love a good happy hour, and The Jukebox delivers with £8 Jukebox Classics before 8:00 PM. But if you want to take things to the next level, you need to test your luck.

Open up a bar tab before 10:00 PM, and you get the chance to Roll the Dice. If you hit a lucky number six, your entire tab is completely free. It’s high-stakes, high-reward fun that you won't find anywhere else in the city center.

2. Forget Karaoke—Try "Bandaoke"

If you’ve ever had too many drinks and dreamed of being a rockstar, Bandaoke Thursdays is your time to shine.

The Jukebox ditches the cheesy, tinny backing tracks of normal karaoke. Instead, you step onto the stage and front a fully live rock band. They play the instruments, you belt out the lyrics, and the crowd goes wild. To help conquer any stage fright, the bar gives every single brave singer a free shot just for stepping up to the mic.

(Prefer country to rock? Check out Western Wednesdays for £4 beers and country twang—plus a free shot if you wear a cowboy hat).

3. You Can Step Behind the Bar

Ever wondered what it feels like to be the one slinging drinks behind the stick? Jukeboxbars runs bespoke Cocktail Masterclasses for groups of up to 30 people.

By Lifestyle & Culture Editor

Bristol’s nightlife has always been defined by its variety. From the underground bass-heavy clubs of Stokes Croft to the sophisticated, low-lit cocktail lounges hidden behind unmarked doors in Clifton, the city knows how to throw a party. But for a while, a specific sweet spot on Park Street felt left behind: a venue that delivers world-class, premium cocktails without a shred of pretension, wrapped in the high-octane energy of a classic rock & roll hangout.

Founded by local hospitality veteran Ashley Greaves, this vibrant venue is rewriting the rules of the Bristol bar scene. It proudly rejects the hushed, overly serious atmosphere of traditional mixology dens, choosing instead to blend top-tier bartending with the raw, unapologetic soul of a dive bar. The result? A raucous, welcoming sanctuary where the music is loud, the hospitality is genuine, and the drinks are phenomenal.

High-End Mixology with a Rock & Roll Attitude

At first glance, The Jukeboxbars boasts the gritty charm of your favorite late-night rock venue. But look closer at the bar, and you’ll see the hallmarks of a serious cocktail establishment.

The drinks program balances flawlessly executed classics with innovative house creations. The bartenders here are as comfortable crafting a razor-sharp, perfectly balanced sour as they are pouring a quick round of shots for a packed room. There is a refreshing lack of snobbery behind the pumps—whether you want an artisanal creation or a crisp, cold beer, you’re treated like a regular from the moment you walk in.

High Stakes and Happy Hours: High-Value Nights Out

In a climate where a night out on the town can quickly drain your wallet, The Jukebox is actively fighting back with some of the most competitive—and creative—promotions in the city.

For those looking to start their night early, the bar offers £8 Jukebox Classics before 8 PM, making it an ideal destination for post-work drinks or pre-gig fuel.

But the real magic happens later in the evening with their signature high-stakes promotion: Roll the Dice. Guests who open a drinks tab before 10 PM are handed a set of dice. If they manage to roll a six, their entire tab is wiped completely clean. It’s a brilliant, high-energy gimmick that perfectly encapsulates the bar's playful, mischievous spirit.

On weekends, the energy shifts into overdrive. Saturdays feature 2-for-1 deals on Baby Guinness and Tequila Rose, keeping the dance floor moving all the way until the bar's sweeping 4 AM close.

A Seven-Day Soundtrack

As the name implies, music is the lifeblood of the venue. You won’t find generic, loop-heavy house tracks or repetitive chart-toppers here. Instead, the playlist is a curated love letter to guitars, drums, and soul.

The bar's weekly calendar is packed with themed nights that have already garnered a cult following. Chief among them is Western Wednesdays, a dedicated country music night featuring £4 beers and a strict, heavily enforced rule: show up wearing a cowboy hat, and you get a shot on the house. On Fridays and Saturdays, the venue transforms into a packed, singing-along-at-the-top-of-your-lungs celebration of rock anthems, indie classics, and timeless crowd-pleasers.

Hidden Gems and Masterclasses

Beyond the bustling main floor, The Jukeboxbars holds a couple of secrets up its sleeve. Tucked away beneath the floorboards is a private basement bar. Capable of hosting up to 60 guests, the space comes equipped with its own dedicated bar and independent sound system, allowing private parties to curate their own soundtrack and vibe entirely.