SouthBank Club
ENTRY
from £3
WHERE
Bristol
What it’s like
A Bristol venue mixing film screenings, live music, dance classes and open-mic nights, with tickets from around £3.50.
This is a proper mixed bag of a venue, and that's the appeal if you've got an older kid who's into music or film rather than soft play and slides. On the programme are film screenings, salsa and ballet classes, open-mic nights and live music and dance events, so a teenager with an interest in performing might get more out of an evening here than most comedy clubs manage.
Prices swing about depending on what's on. Film screenings start around £3.50 and climb to £8.50, the Bristol Comedy Chest is £5, and some of the dance nights and workshops run £12 to £16, with a Feldenkrais workshop up at £35 to £40. There's no single ticket price to quote you, so it's worth treating each event as its own booking decision rather than assuming the venue has one flat rate.
Downstairs is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible toilet, which is more than a lot of older buildings manage, but the upstairs studio is stairs only and the patio garden needs a few steps too. There's no car park attached, just paid on-street parking on Dean Lane and around, and Temple Meads is about a 25-minute walk if you fancy the train instead.
What’s on here
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Paid on-street parking on Dean Lane and nearby streets, no designated car park
- Wheelchairs
- Downstairs spaces fully wheelchair accessible with accessible toilet
- Getting there by bus or train
- Bristol Temple Meads station about 25-minute walk away
- Ticket prices vary a lot by event, so check what's on before assuming a price
- Upstairs studio and the patio garden both involve steps, no lift mentioned
- No dedicated car park, just paid on-street bays nearby
- Office hours are 09:00-13:00 if you need to phone ahead, bar opens evenings 18:00-22:00
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
It depends entirely on the event. Film screenings run £3.50 to £8.50, comedy nights are around £5, and dance or music nights are typically £9.50 to £16.
Do we need to book in advance?
The site doesn't list a booking link, so it's best to go by whatever's advertised for the specific event you fancy.
Is there parking?
No dedicated car park. It's paid on-street parking along Dean Lane and nearby streets.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Downstairs, yes, fully, with an accessible toilet. The upstairs studio is stairs only and the patio garden is reached via steps.
What can kids actually do here?
Join salsa or ballet classes, get involved in open-mic nights, or come along to watch live music, dance events and film screenings.
Is there a baby changing facility?
Baby change is available on site.
What time is the venue open?
The office runs 09:00 to 13:00 and the bar opens 18:00 to 22:00, though specific events will have their own start times.
How do we get there without driving?
It's about a 25-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads, and easy enough by bus or bike too.
Can we run a regular class here?
You'd need to contact the venue directly to enquire about a regular class or workshop slot.
Can we come and look round before booking anything?
You can arrange a viewing by contacting the venue directly.
Is food available on site?
There's on-site food available, though what's on offer will depend on the event.
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