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Bristol Dig

Hot Wax's jazz-to-jungle crates in Bishopston, Plastic Wax Records, a Bristol institution for over 40 years, and Rough Trade Bristol, a shop, cafe, and live venue.

Walkable · 3 stops · about 1.3 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?

The 3 stops

1. 1. Hot Wax Records

   Bishopston · Jazz, Hip-Hop, Electronic/Techno · $$

   Small, lovingly curated shop spanning jazz to jungle, with coffee and cakes while you dig.

   Tip: Ask for Nathan — he has deep roots in the Bristol music scene and great recommendations.

   Old Drumbank Studios, 4 Sommerville Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 9AA, UK

   Hours

   Monday	11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
   Tuesday	Closed
   Wednesday	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 - 5:00 PM
   Thursday	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
   Friday	10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
   Saturday	10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
   Sunday	11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

   See it in the app Map

2. 2. Plastic Wax Records

   St Andrew's · Rock, General · $$

   Bristol institution running over 40 years, considered by many the city's most authentic record shop.

   Tip: Budget real time — regulars say a quick visit always turns into hours.

   222 Cheltenham Rd, St Andrew's, Bristol BS6 5QU, UK

   Hours

   Monday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Tuesday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Wednesday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Thursday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Friday	10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
   Saturday	9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
   Sunday	12:00 - 5:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +44 117 942 7368

3. 3. Rough Trade Bristol

   City Centre · Rock, General · $$

   Record shop, cafe, and live venue combined, with a relaxed atmosphere for lingering.

   Tip: The venue entrance is through the cafe — easy to miss with construction around the building.

   3, New Bridewell, Nelson St, Bristol BS1 2QD, UK

   Hours

   Monday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Tuesday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Wednesday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Thursday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Friday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Saturday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Sunday	11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +44 117 427 0463

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

All record stores in Bristol, UK · All record stores in United Kingdom

Part of a road trip

• Cardiff, Bristol & London3 stops