Seamus O'Donnells Bars & Clubs in Bristol – GayOut Guide
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Seamus O'Donnells

Google (986) 4.3
Tripadvisor (90) 4.2
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Visitors frequently praise Seamus O'Donnell's for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with many highlighting the great Guinness and engaging drag shows. However, some guests have expressed discomfort with the unisex toilet facilities due to their layout.

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Address
13 Saint Nicholas Street, Bristol
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Phone
+441179251283

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About this place Seamus O'Donnells

Seamus O'Donnells is an Irish pub on St Nicholas Street in Bristol's Old City, by St Nicholas Market. It is a mainstream pub that is gay-friendly, not a gay bar. Regulars come for the Guinness, a large whiskey selection and live music, which is often traditional Irish. It has 4.3 across nearly 1,000 Google reviews. It gets crowded and loud on match days and weekend nights. Bristol's main gay bars are on Old Market Street, east of the centre, about 15 minutes away on foot.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 23:00
Monday 12:00-23:00
Tuesday 12:00-00:00
Wednesday 12:00-02:00
Thursday 12:00-02:00
Friday 12:00-02:00
Saturday 12:00-02:00
Sunday Closed

Features

Karaoke Mixed ethnicities Pub Late night (after midnight) Gay-friendly (straight venue) Live music Drag shows

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4.3
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986 reviews

Based on 986 Google reviews.

Mark Summerfield
Mark Summerfield Aug 2026
★★★★★

What a wonderful find Brilliant Guinness, with Caffreys on tap as well Quirky bar with fabulous service

Sean Bulley
Sean Bulley Aug 2026
★★★★★
Marcelline Bertin
Marcelline Bertin Jul 2026
★★★★★

A really great bar that hosts themed evenings. I highly recommend it! 🦩

Sharon Carroll
Sharon Carroll Jul 2026
★★★★★

Lovely guinness staff fab but small

Derek Howland
Derek Howland Jul 2026
★★★★★
Luke Moseley
Luke Moseley Jul 2026
★★★★★

The best LGBTQ venue as always! Good staff and wonderful entertainment been here so many times

Charlie Noble
Charlie Noble Jul 2026
★★★★★

Always very friendly, great staff, great atmosphere. Amazing tasty drinks - would recommend! LGBTQIA Friendly Bar

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Last updated on 9 November 2026

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