Queenshilling

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The Queenshilling,
9 Frogmore Street,
BRISTOL,
BS1 5NA

(0117) 926 4342

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Reviewer Fuzzyb
13/09/2011
Came to Bristol recently to visit some friends, and had to visit my old stomping grounds. I grew up in Somerset and remember the Queen Shilling fondly. Back then it was the main destination for a gay night out in Bristol. In recent years, though it had become somewhat run down, and had lost its edge somewhat.

Now,the bar has been recently renovated and look great, it is clean (both the loos and the bar) and the staff are sooo friendly. Music was also just up my street. They claim to be no attitude and I think they got that part right as well. We visited a few other bars in the area and were not a patch on the Shilling.

The QS has been given a new lease of life. Do visit if your in the area, it is the top gay night out in the south west.
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Reviewer hotstuff
13/07/2011
The queenshilling has certainly changed. They sell doom bar now too, finally an ale on a late night out on the gay scene. Genius! My sister was able to drink the starwberry cider, and the staff not only smiled but made us laugh. Nice one :-)
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Reviewer Goodtimeguy
11/07/2011
What an absolutely cracking night out. Attended the queenshilling for the re-launch last Saturday. Extremely good service and charming staff. Fantastic atmosphere and loads to see and do. Queenshilling is definately back on the map as far as I'm concerned and can't wait for this Saturday for Pride. Well done to the new owners and managers the place has never been so good !! Hats off to you!
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Reviewer bristolnights
21/11/2010
This place as tried to re-brand so many times its just becoming a joke. Its tiny, the toilets are disgusting and the "Manager" is extremely rude. Not worth a visit if you want a decent night out. Head to Flamingos instead - its much bigger and offers a better night out.
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Reviewer Paulstoodley
01/06/2011
Hi this venue is now under new ownership the old manager and all of the rude staff have been fired and have relocated to another venue. New owner prides him self and the venue on it's service standards and value. Please come down to the venue and see for yourself. Any new positive comments very welcome. Any problems please ask to speak to the new owner Paul Stoodley who is fair and reasonable and will try as hard as possible to resolve them.
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Reviewer Paulstoodley
01/06/2011
Dear bristolnights please come back and take another look. Loads has happened at the shilling since you wrote your comment. It's still work in progress and will be for years to come. But it's so much smarter
Now even the loos work. X
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Reviewer bigbambi
06/08/2010
Expensive small bar/disco that will set you back up to £8 to get in ... what do you get for that? Perhaps some DJs from London? No! The cheap club DJ that plays the same old tat! Expensive drinks, lemon- sucking bar staff and miserable bouncers.

They don't put in any effort into this place and are happy to screw the gays with over-priced drinks and door charge.

Go to Old Market and its time to move on from the Queen Shilling, it has certainly had its day!
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Reviewer rock_chick
15/07/2010
went there 10 july after rocky horror and got to admit had a fabulous time there and the people were really friendly and the owner was welcoming and friendly us welsh lot had a really good time and laugh and would go again and recommend to others to go there thanks for a fab night sal and all x
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Reviewer gayjay34
23/06/2010
ive started going out on a saturday and the place i go to is the queen shilling because it has a great atmosphere and plays great music,its ok going to old market but you have to find somewhere to park,ihavent ventured out to old market yet but i will some night but for now the place i like is queen shilling
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Reviewer poppy tupper
05/05/2009
The Queens Shilling is a welcome break from the Flamingos/Old Market scene....

I personally think that Old Market takes too much for granted at least the Pineapple/Queens Shilling are doing something to entertain the owners of the pink pound ...

(Come on Old Market it takes more than just opening doors to warrant gay custom .... I can go to Wetherspoons and get cheaper drinks and mingle with a load of straights with attitude)

The Queens Shilling has changed over the years but so have most places, but you will always have a good time.
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Reviewer Anonymous
07/01/2009
The QS is a welcome escape from the flamingos cattle market, true it has changed throughout the years but so have most places . I admit I go there rarely but always have a good time when I do, even if I am the oldest queen in the village
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Reviewer Anonymous
30/12/2008
Not what it used to be. I used to love the Shilling (and still do deep down), but its never really busy now, except maybe a Thursday night. Its not the clubs fault, but everything on the scene is moving. Since vibes and most of the pubs in that area shut, everyones over in Old Market. Theres a load of gay bars over there and Flamingos is always packed (although it needs a refit sonn me thinks!). Its a shame to say it, but probably best to give it a miss. Rich x
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30/12/2008
Would have to agree with everything you've said, apart from the fact that i've never really liked the place.

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Reviewer Anonymous
08/10/2008
Looking forward to battle of the bands spice girls!!! :) :)
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