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    Bar in Bristol, United Kingdom

    The Apple

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    The Apple, Bar in Bristol

    About The Apple

    Compared with Bristol's cocktail-focused bars, The Apple is the easier casual pick: better for a relaxed drink on Welsh Back than a food-led or special-occasion booking. Treat the food as secondary unless the group only needs something convenient; for a meal-first plan, choose a restaurant before coming here.

    The Apple in Bristol has a simple verified profile: casual dress and published opening hours that run into the evening, reaching 12 AM Monday through Saturday and 8 PM on Sunday. Beyond those basics, there is not enough verified information here to make specific claims about cuisine, menu format, service style, seating, prices, awards, or a drinks programme.

    Choose it with the verified basics in mind

    The safest way to plan around The Apple is to treat it as a casual Bristol venue and confirm any visit-specific details directly before you go. Its verified hours are Mon-Wed 4:30 PM-12 AM, Thu 1:30 PM-12 AM, Fri-Sat 12 PM-12 AM, and Sun 1-8 PM. There is no confirmed cuisine, chef, menu format, or award signal in the verified record, so it should not be presented as a food-led recommendation on the basis of the available information. For a meal-focused plan, start with our full Bristol restaurants guide.

    Because the verified data is limited, avoid building the plan around unconfirmed details such as outdoor seating, reservations, a specific menu, or a particular style of service. The confirmed dress code is casual, which makes it easier to consider for a low-pressure Bristol stop, but practical questions should still be checked with the venue directly.

    Where it fits in Bristol planning

    If you are comparing Bristol options, The Milk Thistle, The Rummer, Rick's Bar, The Dojo Bar, and Thekla are other names to consider depending on the kind of night you are planning. The Apple can be weighed against them on the basics that are actually verified here: Bristol location, casual dress, and its listed opening hours.

    For broader planning, our full Bristol bars guide is a useful starting point; pair it with our full Bristol hotels guide, our full Bristol experiences guide, and our full Bristol wineries guide if the night is part of a larger trip.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does The Apple have outdoor seating?

    Outdoor seating is not confirmed in the verified information for The Apple. If that detail matters, check the venue's official channels before you go.

    Do I need a reservation at The Apple?

    Reservation requirements are not confirmed in the verified information. The confirmed hours are Mon-Wed 4:30 PM-12 AM, Thu 1:30 PM-12 AM, Fri-Sat 12 PM-12 AM, and Sun 1-8 PM, but you should check the venue's official channels for booking guidance.

    Is The Apple open late?

    Yes. The verified hours run to 12 AM Monday through Saturday, and to 8 PM on Sunday.

    Is The Apple good for a date?

    It may suit a casual Bristol plan, since the verified dress code is casual and the hours run into the evening. Specific atmosphere, seating, and service details are not confirmed, so check directly if those details matter for the date.

    Is the food good at The Apple?

    There is no verified cuisine, menu format, dish information, or food rating available here. Do not treat it as a confirmed food-led recommendation without checking the venue's current details directly.

    Location

    Welsh Back, Bristol BS1 4SB, United Kingdom

    Bristol, United Kingdom

    Compare The Apple

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    The Apple
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    Also Consider

    • The Rummer, Notable alternative
    • Thekla, Notable alternative
    • Rick's Bar, Notable alternative
    • The Milk Thistle, Notable alternative
    • The Dojo Bar, Notable alternative

    How The Apple compares in Bristol

    The Rummer and The Milk Thistle are the better choices for a planned cocktail night, especially if the room and drinks programme matter more than ease. The Apple is the lower-commitment option: choose it when value means flexibility, central location, and a relaxed stop rather than a more composed bar experience.

    Thekla is the clearer pick for music-led energy, while Rick's Bar and The Dojo Bar make more sense when the night is about a specific bar mood. The Apple is easier to fit into a loose Bristol evening, but it is not the place to prioritise if food quality is the deciding factor.

    If you cannot get the timing you want here, cross-shop Rick's Bar for another casual Bristol bar option, or move up to The Milk Thistle when the occasion needs a more deliberate drinks setting.

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