Roxy Lanes Bristol Union Street

You walk down Union Street expecting another generic bar, but instead find yourself in a space that's part bowling alley, part cocktail lounge, and completely committed to having a good time. The lanes stretch out under moody lighting while bartenders shake proper cocktails at the bar that runs alongside – it's the kind of place where you can nurse a decent drink whether you're waiting for your turn or giving up on bowling entirely. The crowd skews young professional mixed with groups celebrating everything from birthdays to first dates gone surprisingly well. Sure, it's not revolutionary, but when you want to do something that isn't just sitting in a pub, and the cocktails are actually drinkable, Roxy Lanes delivers exactly what it promises.