Bar entertainment in Southwest England
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Quite simply the best bar in town, this is where Torbay's cool crowd hangs out. Raspberry red walls and twinkly lights surround huge, round cane chairs and a chimenea in the fireplace. The cocktails are works of art, and the snacks are tasty (try the homemade lamb and mint burgers).
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Goldbrick House
Uberposh drinking emporium that combines the ambience of a private gentleman's club (squeaky leather sofas, armchairs, chandeliers) with the champagne and cocktails of a Soho celeb bar. A new fave among Bristol's moneyed-up 30-somethings and media crowd.
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Delfter Krug
A sprawling cafe-pub that covers practically every eventuality, with a large outside terrace, a mix-and-match interior bar and busy club nights. You can start with a late breakfast at noon and never leave the premises until you've danced your legs away.
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On the Waterfront
In 1835 this was a warehouse; now its red-brick, barrel ceilings stretch back from a minimalist bar. There's typical pub-grub on offer for lunch and dinner and its tables stretch along the quayside - perfect for a riverside pint or a pizza.
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Escoba
Orange walls, Dali-esque paintings and a hot and sultry atmosphere make this Spanish-style bar a popular drinking den. Cool Sol beers and jugs of margarita are the tipple of choice, accompanied by plates of fresh tapas.
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Belvedere Wine Vaults
Built by a celebrated 18th-century oenophile, this 30-somethings' hangout is carrying on the gourmet grape tradition with a 50-strong wine list, plus frozen vodka, Becks beer and a welcome absence of fruit machines.
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Ivory
Slate tables, deep seats and walnut furniture lit by designer lamps at this stylish new arrival. Superior beers - Staropramen, Hoegaarden, Becks - and fruit-flavoured vodkas attract a high-class crowd.
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Common Room
Swish and sexy bar for swish and sexy people, near the Assembly Rooms and next door to a retro antiques shop. Stripped wood, potted plants, leather sofas and cool cocktails - you know the score.
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Quayside
Just along the quay from the Chain Locker, this busy boozer is the place for a sunset pint, with picnic tables beside the harbour and a twin-floored pub selling German lager and local beers.
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Woods
Cultured and cool, this is another haunt for Bristol's beautiful, crammed with glitter balls, refectory benches and Victoriana sofas, plus 50 whiskies behind the bar.
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Kasbah
Shades of Morocco hang heavy over this perennially popular wine bar, which is always stuffed with 30-something boozers and runs a late-licence on weekends.
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Blue South
Sister venue to the Blue Bar on Porthtowan, this beachy bar offers a similarly chilled vibe, with deep sofas, draft beers and a menu of munchie mains.
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Stark
Burgundy walls, rich red settees and pop-art prints in a metropolitan-style bar, with backgammon, pool and table footie when the small talk runs dry.
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Grappa
Hemingway's favourite spirit takes top billing at this continental-style bar, but at anywhere between 40% and 70% proof, it's not for lightweights.
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Carpe Diem
A beautifully lit, funky bar, done out in a kaleidoscope of colours. There's a heated, open air chill-out room and free wi-fi too.
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Zero Lounge
More urban chic than olde-worlde, this open-plan bar also boasts the town's best beer patio.
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View 2
Just round from the heart of the Barbican, this cool venue's flagstone terrace is perfect for a waterside drink. Enjoy comedy, easy listening, soul, funk and R&B.
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Vertigo
The pick of the bars around St Mary's St, worth a look for its quirky decor and delightful walled garden.
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Spirit
Hip hang-out with a multi-coloured light-up floor, crowd-pleasing tunes on the decks and a choice of vivid cocktails.
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On the Waterfront
In 1835 this was a warehouse; now its red-brick, barrel-vaulted ceilings stretch back from a thoroughly modern bar. The tables outside are a popular spot for a riverside pint.
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Moloko
Red radiators, Soviet stars and flavoured vodkas create a Cold War theme.
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Chy
Chrome, wood and leather dominate this stylish cafe and bar overlooking Towan Beach. The patio is perfect for a gourmet breakfast or lunchtime salad, or pitch up late when the DJs take to the decks and the beers start to flow.
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Carpe Diem
A beautifully lit, funky hangout done out in a kaleidoscope of colours – there's a heated, open-air chill-out room, too.
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Kino
Full of movie-star glamour, Kino's centrepiece is a stunning 1930s-style bar. Original film posters line the walls and it's an irresistible place to sit, sip the seriously good cocktails and ponder your profile. It's open for members and guests only after 22:00.
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