Cloak

RIP the Cloak and Dagger, long live Cloak! Opening to the public on the 29th September, hopes to be the glimmer of hope for Bristol’s scene. Run by Ola (25), Rakesh (26) and Sparky (27) and with the hard work and blood sweat and tears of the queer community behind it, this new space will open day till night over 2 newly refurbished and improved spaces.

Upstairs, The Cafe will open at 9am serving Wogan’s Coffee, locally sourced grub from Cakesmiths, comfort food and Polish delicacies. Walls covered by art and crafts from local artists, to admire or to buy without breaking the bank. A space where you can relax and listen to your new Vinyl collection from Cloak’s sister store Collectors Cave (with a 40% discount on Cloak goodies with a Collectors Cave purchase), exchange books or even take part in free daily workshops.

The space is fully equipped for all your ideas, no matter how grand or small. With life drawing on Tuesdays, monthly film nights and a Sunday residency from Questionable Quizzes, this is the spot to get inspired, let loose and get creative.

Downstairs, this best kept secret has been renamed ‘The Closet’. Inspired by the owners Irish Heritage, a love for a warm, cosy and homely spot where time passes unknowingly, and most importantly a safe space for the community, this space is serving as a multi-purpose dive bar and brand new venue. Cloak is maximising the space with a brand new seating area, new kit and a well designed soundproof chamber. Partnered with local sound system heads Dharma Hifi, this space offers promoters a set-up on par with much larger capacity venues, with an intimate, community focused and affordable feel. And their calendar is filling up quickly…

With weekly open mics, jam nights, creative residencies, markets and some of Bristol’s freshers bands, DJ’s and promoters, guaranteed this will be your new favourite space. — Read more — Read less