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BIMM BRISTOL

ACCOMMODATION
GUIDE
WHERE TO LIVE
                           EUROPE’S
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
                    MOST CONNECTED
TYPES OF LETTING
                      MUSIC COLLEGE
MANAGING FINANCES

2018/19                  BIMM.CO.UK
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE BIMM BRISTOL - WHERE TO LIVE
CONTENTS
ACCOMMODATION3

PRIVATE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION   4

HOUSE SHARES                    5

HOUSE VIEWINGS                  6

LOCATION7

TRANSPORT8

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS      9    “ BIMM HAS HELPED
                                        ME TO UNDERSTAND
BRISTOL CULTURE                 13     SOMETHING I’VE HAD
                                        A PASSION FOR ALL
BRISTOL LIFE                    14
                                        MY LIFE… BUT IN NEW
                                        WAYS; LEARNING,
SHOPPING15
                                        GROWING AND
THE GREAT OUTDOORS              16
                                        NETWORKING.”

NIGHTLIFE17
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE BIMM BRISTOL - WHERE TO LIVE
ACCOMMODATION
One essential thing you must ensure you          Bristol has various different types of
have arranged prior to your studies at BIMM      accommodation available, such as:
Institute Bristol is your accommodation. Your
living arrangements can be an important factor   •   Flats
in your success as a student and the Student     •   Shared houses
Services team is on hand to help when you are    •   Bedsits
arranging this if required.                      •   Part-board with a host family.

We do not have halls of residence at BIMM        However, as Bristol is a university city there is
Institute Bristol, which means you must          a heavy demand for student accommodation.
find housing privately but we have various       We advise you to look as early as possible to
resources available to help with every step of   find a place that suits your needs.
the process.
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE BIMM BRISTOL - WHERE TO LIVE
PRIVATE STUDENT
 ACCOMMODATION
BIMM has a close relationship with the following
student housing agents:

KING SQUARE STUDIOS
King Square Studios is a fairly recent development
located in the very same square as BIMM Institute
Bristol’s King Square building – in fact, it’s next door!
Offering fully furnished apartments with competitive
rent rates, broadband internet, contents insurance
and TV, the buildings also house common areas, a            In order to gain a quick
games room, a home cinema and a gym! For further            understanding of Bristol’s various
information visit www.crm-students.com or call              accommodation prices, here is an
0844 371 5612                                               average price list for your viewing.

IQ LETTING PROPERTY PARTNERSHIP                              AVERAGE PRICE GUIDE       1 WEEK
IQ has developed student accommodation on                    Student halls             £140
Marlborough Street in Bristol – just a 5 minute walk
                                                             1 bed studio/flat/house   £146
from BIMM’s King Square site! The development
                                                             2 bed shared flat/house   £109
offers various types of accommodation which are
all inclusive of utility bills, contents insurance and       3 bed shared flat/house   £85

broadband. For further information please visit:             4 bed shared flat/house   £68
www.loveiq.co.uk or call 0117 927 7498                       B&B (5 nights)            £160

STUDIOS 58
Studios 58 offers a range of contemporary studio
apartments, just along the street from King Square.         BRISTOL SU LETTINGS
                                                            5 Tundall Avenue
Studios 58 has 99 apartments, a common room and
communal courtyard. To book, arrange a viewing or           Bristol BS8 1UD
find out more, please visit www.crm-students.com            T: 0117 331 8266
                                                            E: bristolsu-lettings@bristol.ac.uk
THE MANSION GROUP – HOTWELLS HOUSE                          www.bristolsulettings.co.uk
Hotwells House is in a great location on the Bristol
                                                            ANTHONY JAMES AND CO
waterfront. All flats have a large communal lounge
and contemporary open plan kitchen/ lounge area             The Coach House
with flat screen TV. The property has bike storage          38 Cotham Hill
and there is also secure car parking available.             Bristol BS6 6LA
Contact: 0117 927 7783 or visit                             T: 01179 237 316
www.mansionstudent.co.uk                                    www.antjam.com

                                                            JACKSON PROPERTY LETTINGS
If students are experiences housing difficulties they
can join the housing and tenancy union ACORN for            141a St. Michael’s Hill
support and advice. acorntheunion.org.uk                    Bristol BS2 8DB
There are two main student accommodation lettings           T: 0117 974 4121
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE BIMM BRISTOL - WHERE TO LIVE
HOUSE SHARES
It is always worth checking out the local        HOUSE SHARES
newspapers and accommodation websites            Please be aware that the agents listed have
for any accommodation that is on                 not been visited or vetted in any way by BIMM
the market.                                      Institute Bristol and you should therefore use
                                                 them at your own risk. Ask
MAIN NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES
•   Bristol Evening Post                         what charges you will have to pay before you
    (Tuesdays and Fridays)                       enter into an agreement with them. If you do
•   The Mercury                                  have any concerns about the agency, contact
                                                 the National Association of Estate Agents at
BIMM BRISTOL                                     www.naea.co.uk
ACCOMMODATION FACEBOOK
GROUP
                                                 You could also find a number of existing
Facebook is a good way to link up with
                                                 house shares in Bristol, where you could join
people who are already at BIMM or who are
                                                 an established group of people. These can be
starting at the same time as you.
                                                 found on the following websites:
                                                 www.gumtree.com/bristol
Using this facility is a great way to post
                                                 www.accommodationforstudents.com
information about yourself, the type of
                                                 www.spareroom.co.uk
housing you are looking for and also any
rooms that you or others may know of which
                                                 TEMPORARY HOUSING
are available for rent.
                                                 If you are looking for temporary
                                                 accommodation during the week whilst
LETTING AGENCIES
                                                 studying, there are many hostels offering
In regards to letting agencies, you will more
                                                 cheap rooms in the Bristol area. Please check
than likely be asked for an admin fee, rent in
                                                 out the following information for more details:
advance, a deposit and a guarantor up front,
so be prepared for this.
                                                 www.bristolbackpackers.co.uk does deals on
SHELTER ADVICE                                   short and long term stays in shared dorms.
Shelter is a registered charity that             There are other hostels which offer shared
campaigns to end homelessness and bad            dorms and private rooms, such as:
housing in England and Scotland.
Email: info@shelter.org.uk                       •   YHA Bristol, Narrow Quay
Telephone our Supporter Helpdesk on 0300         •   The Full Moon Backpackers Hostel,
330 1234 from Monday - Friday 9am-6pm                Stokes Croft
                                                 •   Rock ‘n’ Bowl Hostel, Nelson Street
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE BIMM BRISTOL - WHERE TO LIVE
HOUSE                                                 FINDING HOUSEMATES

VIEWINGS
                                                      Facebook is a good way to link up with people
                                                      who are already at BIMM or who are starting at the
                                                      same time as you. Some students set up groups
                                                      prior to starting BIMM in order to find housemates.
                                                      Using this facility is a great way to post information
                                                      about yourself, the type of housing you are looking
TIPS FOR VIEWING PROPERTIES                           for and also any rooms that you or others may
                                                      know of which are available for rent. It’s the perfect
•   We recommend viewing a property at                place for students to acquaint themselves with
    least twice. You’ll be more likely to notice      their fellow course friends and find appropriate
    problems the second time around. Be aware         housemates. Look for group names such as “BIMM
    however that student properties in Bristol        Freshers 2015”.
    are in high demand and can be let very
    quickly, so be quick!
•   Take someone with you or let someone else
    know exactly where you are when you visit         HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TO
    a property, just to err on the side of caution.
                                                      LOOK FOR WHEN VIEWING
                                                      A PROPERTY?
•   It’s also a good idea to visit the area at
    night. If you do this, please ensure you stick
                                                      We have checklists and tools to help
    to the point above and take someone
                                                      when you’ re viewing properties. Use
    with you.
                                                      the checklist below to make sure you
•   Make sure you and all your other                  ask the right questions and look into all
    housemates view the property. Don’t take          the key areas:
    someone else’s word that the property is
    right for you.                                    •   Does the place look well
•   Compare a range of different landlords                maintained?
    and properties.                                   •   Will you be warm enough in winter?
•   Take your time and don’t let landlords                Are the windows double glazed?
    pressure you – there is a surplus of good             This will also help reduce heating
    properties in the area and you will find              costs throughout the winter.
    somewhere you like.                               •   Will it be safe and secure?
•   When you go to view, take notes and               •   Does it have the space and facilities
    photos and use our checklist to make sure             you need (i.e washing machine,
    you don’t miss anything. Photographic                 heating, fridge/freezer)?
    evidence of existing issues when you move
                                                      •   Are the current tenants happy
    into a property can also help when it comes
                                                          with the landlord?
    time to reclaim your deposit.
                                                      •   Is the property affordable and
•   Get informed – knowing your rights will               good value?
    help you view properties more critically and
                                                      •   Is the area suitable for your needs
    put you in a stronger negotiating position.
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE BIMM BRISTOL - WHERE TO LIVE
Where to live:

LOCATION
                                                                       These areas of Bristol are well
                                                                       known for being lively and
                                                                       vibrant places to live:
                                                                       Kingsdown, Montpelier,
                                                                       St. Andrews, Bishopston,
                                                                       Horfield, St Werburghs
                                                                       and the centre of the city.
                                                                       Redland, Cotham and
                                                                       Southville are more residential
                                                                       areas of Bristol, which makes
                                                                       them a great place to live,
                                                                       however, there are less
                                                                       restaurants/bars and clubs
                                                                       in these areas. Clifton is a
                                                                       brilliant place to live and is
                                                                       full of students during term
                                                                       time. However the price of
                                                                       accommodation is above
                                                                       average for Bristol, and
                                                                       may be a bit of a stretch for
                                                                       student budgets.

                                                                       Bristol is well connected
WHERE SHOULD I BE LOOKING?                                             through public transport
                                                                       services; frequent buses that
BIMM Institute Bristol has a site   the Passage Street site. There     run all through the night, rail
at 25 King Square, Bristol, BS2     is an abundance of student         links and cycle lanes make it
8JN, and another about a ten        accommodation within a fairly      easy to get around.
minute walk away at 1 Passage       short distance of both College
Street, Bristol, BS2 0JF. You       sites. We expect students          Please note there are no
will have the majority of your      to live within a reasonable        parking facilities or allocated
lessons in these two buildings,     distance; please take into         bike racks available for
although depending on your          consideration the cost of          students at BIMM, but there
course, some classes are held       travelling and the time it takes   are bike racks and rails
offsite across the city however     to get to the College from         available nearby to
still within a short distance of    where you choose to live.          the College.
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TRANSPORT
BIMM Bristol is well connected to the rest of the city via public transport.

BUS                                                   BIKE
Both BIMM Institute Bristol sites are very            Bristol is a very popular cycling city. It is a
close to the city centre and the King Square          more efficient way of navigating the very
building is approximately 3 minutes’ walk             congested roads and complicated one-way
from the central bus station. From the Bear           systems. If you cycle you will find you are
Pit (Barton Roundabout) you can catch                 not alone and there are initiatives laid out
buses to areas in both North and South                by Bristol City Council to get people out on
Bristol. You can purchase a “three stop               their bikes. The Yo!Bike app allows you to
hop” ticket for just £1 to get you between            ride a bike for just £1 with the first journey
both BIMM campuses cheaply and quickly.               free - these are the yellow bikes seen around
Students can show their BIMM ID to get a              town. betterbybike.info/maps-and-rides/
30% discount on bus journeys.                         regional-cycle-maps

70 – Bristol Temple Meads – Centre – Ashley           TRAIN
Down – UWE                                            Temple Meads – Bristol’s central station.
73 – Harbour – Bear Pit – Gloucester Road –           It is approximately a 20 minute walk from
Filton Avenue – Bristol Parkway Rail Station          King Square and only ten minutes from
                                                      Passage Street and connects you the rest of
75/76 – Harbour – Bear Pit – Gloucester
                                                      the country via First Great Western, Cross
Road – Cribbs Causeway
                                                      Country and Stage Coach.
8/9 – Bristol Temple Meads – Bear Pit –
Clifton – Redland                                     Parkway – a large station connecting Bristol
The Passage Street building is a couple               to Wales, surrounding Bristol towns. London
minutes’ walk from Victoria Street in the             and the Midlands.
centre of Bristol.
1 – Bristol Temple Meads – Victoria Street            Montpelier – King Square’s nearest platform.
– Broadmead – Centre – Whiteladies Road –             This is an inner-city station which connects
Cribbs Causeway                                       you to other parts of Bristol, including Bristol
                                                      Temple Meads, Clifton, Lawrence Hill and
2 – Bristol Temple Meads – Victoria Street
                                                      Stapleton Road.
– Broadmead – Centre – Whiteladies Road –
Cribbs Causeway
                                                      Redland – another platform near King
                                                      Square connecting you to other parts of
                                                      Bristol, including Shirehampton, Avonmouth
                                                      and Severn Tunnel Junction.
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE BIMM BRISTOL - WHERE TO LIVE
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
WILL I NEED TO SIGN A CONTRACT TO RENT A ROOM?

Most landlords/agents will ask you to sign a tenancy
agreement. This is a legally binding document setting out
each party’s rights and responsibilities. By signing it, both
you and the landlord have certain rights protected in law
which can’t be overwritten by the contract. Before you sign,
make sure you understand all the clauses, so there can be no
nasty surprises after you’ve signed.

If asked to sign an agreement, it is likely to be an Assured
Shorthold Tenancy Agreement and will normally last for
at least six months, after which the tenancy will run on a
monthly basis. However, many tenancies run for a fixed term,
i.e. July 1st 2015 to June 30th 2016. In this case make sure
that you are happy with the length of the contract as it is
very unlikely that you will be able to end the tenancy early.

The terms of the agreement must be in plain, intelligible
language and not be unfair. For example, the tenant should
not be restricted from breaking a fixed term agreement if the
landlord is not in the same way, nor should they be subject
to unreasonable rent increases or held to unreasonable
penalty clauses (for example, extortionate charges for late
payment of rent).

Get a tenancy agreement checked first by an informed
person such as an advisor from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
If the landlord/agent won’t let you take the contract away
to get it checked first, think twice about signing it. Spend a
little extra time in getting your contract checked out to save
time, money and stress later in the year.
ACCOMMODATION GUIDE BIMM BRISTOL - WHERE TO LIVE
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE LANDLORD                             WHAT RIGHTS DO BOTH THE LANDLORD
RESPONSIBLE FOR?                                 AND TENANT HAVE?
•   Heating and hot water installation           The landlord or his agents have the right
•   Baths, sinks, basins and other               to access the property at reasonable
    sanitary installations                       times during the day to carry out repairs
•   The structure of the exterior of             for which they are responsible for and
    the property                                 inspect the condition of the property.
•   Repairs and safety of gas and                24 hours’ written notice to inspect the
    electrical appliances                        property must be given. Arrangement
•   Ensuring that any furniture that he or she   for access to the property must be
    supplies meets fire resistant requirements   written into the contract.

WHAT IS THE TENANT RESPONSIBLE FOR?              Tenants have the right to possess and
•   Water and sewage charges                     enjoy the property during the tenancy without
•   Utility bills- gas, electricity, telephone   any interruption from the landlord. This clause
    and internet connection (if any)             does not limit any of the rights made under
•   To take care of the property                 this agreement that the tenant has allowed the
•   Use the property in a responsible way        landlord/landlady to exercise. Neither does it
•   Pay the rent as agreed                       prevent the landlord from taking lawful steps
•   Keep to the terms and conditions of          to enforce these rights if the tenant should
    the agreement                                break any of the terms of agreement.
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT BILLS CAN I EXPECT TO PAY?                     •   Are responsible for any damage to the
Depending on your own personal consumption              property, either wilful or negligent
you can expect to pay                               •   Have not cleaned the property adequately
£10 – £15 per week for utility bills.               •   Have left rubbish which needs removing from
Remember that if solely full time students              the property
occupy a property then they are exempt from
Council Tax. If one professional lives in a house   CAN I DEDUCT MY DEPOSIT FROM MY LAST
with students, council tax requirements are         MONTH’S RENT?
reduced to 75% of the standard payment. Make        No, because to do so would be a breach of your
sure to verify your council tax requirements in     contract. It is important that rent and deposits
advance if you live with any non-students. You      are separate.
can obtain a council tax exemption letter from
reception or a member of Student Services.          WHAT IS A GUARANTOR AND WILL I NEED TO
Once you have this you will need to contact         SIGN A GUARANTOR FORM?
the council to tell them that you are exempt        A guarantor is someone who signs an agreement
or eligible for a discount. gov.uk/council-tax/     to pay for any rent or damages if the tenant fails
discounts-for-full-time-students                    to pay up. The guarantor must reside in the UK.

                                                    Some landlords ask for a guarantor but not all do.
WHAT IS A DEPOSIT?
                                                    So there are still plenty of properties to choose
The deposit is generally the equivalent to one
                                                    from if you don’t have someone who will be a
and a half month’s rent. Your landlord or agent
                                                    guarantor for you, you’ll just need to look around.
must, under the 2004 Housing Act protect
your deposit within 14 days of receiving it         A guarantor is taking on quite a large
as part of the Tenancy Deposit Protection           responsibility, particularly if you are signing a
Scheme and provide you with certain                 joint contract. For example, if your housemate
information relating to this.                       hasn’t paid their rent, your guarantor could be
This scheme ensures that deposits paid to           made to pay.
the landlords are kept safe and that tenants
                                                    Do not sign a contract that requires a guarantor
gets their deposits back at the end of the
                                                    form until you and your guarantors have read
tenancy, so long as there hasn’t been a breach
                                                    the form and agreed to sign. If you have already
of the tenancy agreement, such as unpaid
                                                    signed a contract but a guarantor refuses to
rent. Remember that the money held as a
                                                    sign, you might not get the keys to the property.
deposit remains yours at all times and not
                                                    A good landlord will give you copies of the
the landlord’s, and only by mutual agreement
                                                    forms and time to check them through.
should any money be deducted.
                                                    Ask the landlord to accept a limited guarantee
Your deposit, or part of it, will be withheld       from your guarantor e.g. just covering your rent/
if you:                                             damages. Tell your guarantor not to give too
• Fail to return ALL keys at the end of             much personal information on the form e.g. Nl
    the tenancy                                     number, bank details or passport details should
                                                    not be necessary.
FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
inspect the house and check all rent is paid.

WE CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THE FINAL UTILITY BILLS; CAN
WE LEAVE OUR DEPOSIT OR THE LANDLORD/ AGENT TO PAY
FOR THEM?
No, not if the bills are in the name of the tenants- the utility
companies will chase the named persons and not the landlord/
agent. Your deposit will be protected as part of the Tenancy
Deposit Protection Scheme and therefore cannot be used by the
landlord or agent.

FURTHER QUESTIONS
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to
contact the Student Services team on 0117 980 7060 or
studentsupportbristol@bimm.co.uk
BRISTOL
CULTURE
Bristol is an exciting city with lots to offer. There is a huge variety of
clubs, bars and pubs, many of which run weekly student promotions and
offers. There is a great collection of independent cafés and restaurants
with lots of different cuisines to try.

Art is very important to Bristol and you can find pop-up galleries all over
town and a number of theatres, venues, museums and cultural centres
to visit, including the SS Great Britain and the Arnolfini. Bristol has a “
reputation for its street art, music scene and self-sufficiency.

MUSIC                                      THEATRE
Music plays a huge part in maintaining     For theatrical performances there is
Bristol’s cultural prominence. There       the Bristol Old Vic, the Hippodrome
are venues everywhere – dive bars to       and the Tobacco Factory, among
swanky concert halls and everything        others. The Hippodrome hosts
in between. Within a half-mile radius      pantomimes, musicals, plays, stand
of both BIMM sites you can find            up and more. It recently hosted the
Colston Hall, O2 Academy Bristol, The      award-winning Disney’s The Lion King.
Canteen, The Attic and many more.
Prestigious venues such as The Fleece      The Bristol Old Vic hosts slightly more
and the Louisiana are not far away         sophisticated performances such as
either. The Fleece is a three minute       Dickens’ Great Expectations and the
walk from the Passage Street building.     Bristol Proms. The Tobacco Factory
                                           boasts an array of features and shows.
There are open mic nights and jam          They host local theatre productions,
sessions most evenings and every           live music, comedy and lots of other
night you can find something to watch      entertainment.
and listen to. Crack magazine and
Bristol Live are two excellent local
publications that will be able to give
you everything you need to know
about the upcoming musical calendar.
“

BRISTOL
LIFE
CINEMA                      STREET ART                      FESTIVALS
There are also a few        Stokes Croft is on BIMM’s       Bristol thrives in
independent cinemas         doorstep and showcases          summer and there are
which show international    work by some of the UK’s        festivals nearly every
films, independent films,   most prolific street artists    weekend from late May
classic cult films and      including Stik, 3Dom and        to September. These
sometime host parties       of course, Banksy. There        include St Paul’s Carnival.
and events. The most        is a street art festival held   Harbour Festival, Food
notable of these cinemas    every year by SEE NO            Connections, Vegfest, Dot
is the Watershed, along     EVIL where many artists         To Dot, Love Saves the
Bristol’s Habourside and    from across the world           Day, Brisfest and many,
The Cube, a three minute    come to display their           many more.
walk away from King         art on Bristol’s streets;
Square.                     specifically Nelson Street
                            in the city centre.
SHOPPING
Bristol is popular for shopping as it is       There is some fantastic food to try and a
the only major city in this part of the        friendly atmosphere to socialise in. They
South West. People flock from all over         love to accept the Bristol Pound, a local
North Somerset, South Gloucestershire                             “ residents to put
                                               initiative encouraging
and Wiltshire to visit the many shops          more into Bristol’s local economy.
and boutiques Bristol has to offer. The
town centre is home to Broadmead,              There are lots of music retailers including
the shopping district, as it were. Upon        Idle Hands (very near King Square), Rise
Broadmead sits a number of banks, cafés,       and of course HMV and Fopp. There are a
travel agents, and clothing and goods          few musical instrument retailers including
retailers. At either end of Broadmead you      Drum Bank, Mickelburgh’s, Music Room
will find Cabot Circus and the Galleries,      and PMT. Hardy’s Music, a family run guitar
both indoor shopping centres. Cabot            and musical supplies shop, sits rights
Circus boasts a collection of modern and       across the street from BIMM’s Passage
high-end retailers including Hollister, Vans   Street building. Out of the centre you can
and Urban Outfitters, There are also a         get to Cribbs Causeway, a large plot with
number of restaurants, a cinema, indoor        lots of opportunity to spend money. It
crazy golf and a few other entertainment       contains a large indoor mall, a few retail
outlets within the centre.                     parks including bowling, cinemas and
                                               other entertainment, a number of large
If you venture out of the centre you can       supermarkets and some restaurants. If
visit Park Street or Gloucester Road. You      you have more expensive taste, you can
will find more independent boutiques and       visit Clifton for a few fancy boutiques with
charity shops which offer a more intriguing    designer and made-to-measure clothing
collection of clothes and accessories. You     and accessories.
will also find some fantastic independent
bars, cafés and restaurants. Gloucester
Road has been famed for its self-sustained
nature and its anti-corporate attitude.
“

THE GREAT
OUTDOORS
Not far from the centre you can find the Clifton Downs.
Clifton Village itself is a nice place to visit on a sunny day as
you can sit in the shadow of Clifton Suspension Bridge and
enjoy a drink at the White Lion. Opposite Clifton is Leigh
Woods, a very nice patch of greenery and woods to take a
walk through.

Bristol Harbour is also a nice place to visit and to take a
walk along the river. There is lots to do and many pubs to
visit along the route.

You can travel out to Cheddar Gorge, Blaise Castle, the
Mendip Hills and many other beautiful spots around the
South West with relative ease from Bristol. There are lots
of nice towns to visit nearby too, like Bath and Gloucester,
home of famous sites such as the Historic Docks and
Gloucester Cathedral.
NIGHTLIFE
                                                                   “

There is a big dance music scene in Bristol     Propaganda is held at The Fleece and is
as the UK rave scene is often considered        regarded as the UK’s biggest student night
to have begun here. People would find           with sets from guest DJs such as Huw
abandoned warehouses, derelict homes            Stephens and Jay from The Inbetweeners.
or even disused sports centres to install a     Everything from chart Pop to Indie to
sound system, heavy on the bass, to throw       some Dance anthems.
parties.
                                                If you prefer something a little less intense,
Lots of Drum & Bass, Breakbeat and House        Mr Wolf’s is a great student bar. They serve
music originated here. Trip-hop is a Bristol    up noodles ‘til late in the evening and play
invention and the city takes pride in the       Reggae, Dancehall, Soul, Rock n Roll, Funk
success of its artists Massive Attack and       and occasionally some Disco. They also
Portishead.                                     put on live music and hold weekly open
                                                mic nights.
Bristol nightlife is vast and ever expanding.
There are a large number of student nights      You can also find a more pleasantly
across all different types of clubs, bars       relaxed night out at Start The Bus, a
and pubs. Some popular clubs are: Thekla,       larger venue than Mr Wolf’s with a classic
Bunker, the Lanes and, for the more             American Diner vibe. They play a mixture
seasoned clubber, Motion.                       of lndie, Funk and House, with a reputation
                                                for playing underground Indie music.
02 Academy also hosts club nights,
including Ramshackle, a weekly rave for
the student masses. Lots of Drum and
Bass, Dubstep and Techno.
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