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Lakota

Lakota is a nightclub at 6 Upper York Street, just off Stokes Croft in Bristol, about 14 minutes' walk from the city centre.

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Sound: Techno

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Lakota: quick facts

Checked Sep 2026

Address: 6 Upper York Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS2 8QN, United Kingdom Directions
Nearest station: Montpelier station, about 10 minutes' walk; Bristol Temple Meads is a 20-minute walk or a short ride on the 8 or 9 bus
Rooms: Four club rooms, among them the main room, Coroner's Court and the upstairs Moon Club (200 capacity), plus the outdoor Lakota Gardens
Sound system: L-Acoustics 360-degree system (Moon Club)
Age limit: 18+ unless otherwise stated; physical ID if you look under 25
Tickets: Ross From Friends and Friends, Friday 30 October 2026: early bird GBP 10.66 on Dice
Founders: Independent, black-owned; founded by George Leonards and Martin Woolford, bought in 1990 by Bentleigh and Marti Burgess
Sound: Techno, House, Electronic

About Lakota

Lakota is a nightclub at 6 Upper York Street, just off Stokes Croft in Bristol, about 14 minutes' walk from the city centre. Its building, a former bottle works, is the only remaining part of the historic Stokes Croft Brewery. The club was set up by George Leonards and Martin Woolford, who also ran the Moon Club on part of the site from 1986, and in 1990 it was bought by Bentleigh and Marti Burgess. Through the 1990s it booked house DJs such as Carl Cox, Sasha and John Digweed, and a 2008 plan to demolish the building was later dropped after public opposition.

Today Lakota describes itself as an independent, black-owned venue with more than three decades behind it. The nightclub has four rooms, among them the main room and Coroner's Court, while the upstairs Moon Club is a 200-capacity room with a 360-degree L-Acoustics system. Lakota Gardens is an outdoor courtyard with street food and live football. Nights cover drum and bass, dubstep, disco, hardcore, house, rap and techno.

Door policy

From the club's own rules

18+ unless stated otherwise; if you look under 25, bring a physical passport, driving licence or approved proof of age card (photos and printouts are refused). Searches are mandatory on entry, and food, drinks, chewing gum, glass and medication outside its original packaging are removed.

Where to stay near Lakota

Hotels on the map

6 Upper York Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol BS2 8QN, United Kingdom · Montpelier station, about 10 minutes' walk; Bristol Temple Meads is a 20-minute walk or a short ride on the 8 or 9 bus

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Frequently asked questions

What people search about Lakota

How do I get to Lakota from Bristol Temple Meads?

Lakota is at 6 Upper York Street, BS2 8QN, off Stokes Croft. From Temple Meads it is a 20-minute walk or a short ride on the 8 or 9 bus to Haymarket, then 5 minutes on foot. Montpelier station is about 10 minutes' walk away.

What is the age limit at Lakota Bristol?

Lakota is 18 and over unless an event says otherwise. If you look under 25, bring a physical passport, driving licence or approved proof of age card; photos and printouts of ID are not accepted. Searches are mandatory on entry.

How much are tickets for Lakota Bristol?

Prices depend on the event. Early bird tickets for Ross From Friends and Friends on Friday 30 October 2026 were GBP 10.66 on Dice, with doors at 21:00 and last entry at midnight. Lakota does not refund tickets for events that go ahead, but recommends resale through Ticketswap.

Does Lakota Bristol still do drum and bass?

Yes. Lakota lists drum and bass alongside dubstep, disco, hardcore, house, rap and techno as the core of its nightclub programme, and its October 2026 listings include Alternate presents Photek and Total Science on Friday 23 October.

Is Lakota Bristol shutting down?

No closure has been announced. Lakota is listing events into November 2026, and in June 2026 its head of commercial published a new long-term plan for the venue. An earlier plan to demolish the building, approved in 2008, was dropped after public opposition.

Does Lakota Bristol show football?

Yes. Lakota Gardens, the outdoor courtyard beside the club, hosts live football as well as music, circus, comedy and cinema. It has around 50 tables, cold beers, cocktails and street food.

Who owns Lakota Bristol?

Lakota describes itself as an independent, black-owned venue. It was set up by George Leonards and Martin Woolford, who also ran the Moon Club on the site, and was bought from receivers in 1990 by Bentleigh and Marti Burgess.