New Year’s Eve is always a massive night, with people eager to see the year out in style with their nearest and dearest.
Unless you and your friends are super organised, you'll no doubt be in search of a big night which will allow you to do just this.
Thankfully there are plenty of cracking options in Bristol, with virtually every venue pulling out all the stops to make sure the new decade goes off with a bang.
Below is the pick of the bunch, with an event to interest people of all budgets.
Area 404
Where: Albert Road, St Philips
The most exciting new venue to open in Bristol in 2019 is hosting a New Year's Eve party of epic proportions.
Area 404, based at Boomtown Festival's HQ in St Philips, launched in October and proved to be worth the wait - you can read our full review here.
Its NYE party will see the likes of David Rodigan, Chinese Man, Cut Capers and more enter the dystopian dreamscape to entertain the thousands of ravers.
Tickets and more information here.
Motion
Where: Avon Street, St Philips
New Year's Eve at Motion, one of the best clubs anywhere in the UK, will be graced by some big names behind the decks.
The thousands of ticket holders can expect to see the likes of S.P.Y, Darkzy and Upgrade on the night, with local legends My Nu Leng performing the midnight set.
Not only does the night mark the end of 2019, but also the end of the In:Motion series after 10 years, with an uncertain future surrounding the venue - although things are starting to look more positive.
Tickets and more information here.
Lakota
Where: Upper York Street, Stokes Croft
Another one of Bristol's best clubs has a stacked lineup to ensure the new decade is seen in with a bang.
Expert party starters including Palms Trax, Nightmares On Wax, Young Marco, DJ Boring and more will be spinning tracks covering a wide range of genres.
The party kicks off at 5pm in the beer garden before the action heads indoors at 10pm, with the aforementioned DJs and others serving up house, disco, techno and more.
Tickets and more information here.
Trinity Centre
Where: Trinity Road, Old Market
Tremor Soundsystem and Father Funk’s Church of Love will be transporting people back to the 90s for the freshest New Year's Eve party in town at Trinity Centre.
Some of the funkiest names in drum & bass, breakbeat, house and more have been booked to play the venue including Koan Sound, A. Skillz, Dossa & Locuzzed.
There will also be an outdoor arena with Octo Pi, WBBL and more set to brace the cold.
Tickets and more information here.
Steam
Where: Clifton Down Station, Clifton
If you're a fan of ABBA, there's only one place to be in Bristol on New Year's Eve: Steam.
The Clifton bar is dedicating its year-ending night to the Swedish icons, including a tribute set from tribute band The ABBAholics.
On top of the ABBA marathon there will be drinks deals, a photobooth and more, with a later licence ensuring the party goes on until the small hours.
Tickets and more information here.
Bambalan
Where: Colston Street, city centre
Lovers of disco music in Bristol have plenty of options on New Year's Eve, including Bambalan in the city centre.
The Colston Street bar will be recreating New York City’s famous Studio 54 nightclub with a night of great music, delicious food and top notch cocktails.
There are two ticket types with the option of a four-course meal before the party starts, or a cheaper ticket which skips the feast.
Tickets and more information here.
Prince Street Social
Where: Prince Street, city centre
For those on a budget, Prince Street Social is a very solid option.
The bar is throwing a free party on New Year's Eve with two-for-one on cocktails all night, proving that the night needn't break the bank.
Tickets and more information here.
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