Venue Detail
To The Moon
About this venue
A tucked-away Old Market cocktail and local-beer bar built from reclaimed furniture, with free DJs most Fridays and Saturdays and a firm zero-discrimination commitment. Reviews consistently favour the cosy room, thoughtful drinks and welcoming staff. The trade-off is physical access: the main entrance is level, but toilets are not accessible and Room 2 has steps; the team can sometimes arrange an external toilet solution when contacted ahead.
Practical details
Address: 27-29 Midland Road, Bristol BS2 0JT, United Kingdom
Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 17:00-23:00; Friday-Saturday 17:00-00:00; Sunday 15:00-22:00; Monday-Tuesday closed.
Canonical: https://www.queeratlas.app/bristol/venues/to-the-moon--2172
Venue intelligence
Know before you go
Typical queue
Walk-ups are welcomed, but Friday and Saturday DJ tables can book months ahead. The bar keeps moving because standing-only crowds are not its model; arrive before 20:00 or reserve if a seat matters. Ticketed Room 2 events use their own capacity.
Best night
Friday and Saturday for free eclectic DJs without heavy-club intensity; Wednesday or Thursday for cocktails and conversation. Choose a listed community event when queer audience composition matters, since the ordinary bar is intentionally mixed.
Locals vs visitors
Old Market locals, queer and trans guests, cocktail drinkers, couples, small groups and visitors who prefer independent rooms to the main strip. Reviews describe a broad, friendly crowd rather than one identity-dominant scene.
Dress code in practice
Relaxed and individual: everyday Bristol style, colour, vintage, denim and date-night looks all fit. No door code. Wear practical layers if moving between rooms or continuing through Old Market.
Staff inclusion
Good Night Out and Bristol Zero Tolerance participation makes the anti-discrimination position concrete, while reviews repeatedly praise warm staff. The team is also candid about inaccessible toilets and offers advance problem-solving instead of pretending the old building is barrier-free.
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