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Record stores in Bristol, United Kingdom
Bristol has 11 record stores in The Vinyl Vine directory, including Friendly Records, Hot Wax Records, and Prime Cuts and 8 more. You can dig in Bedminster, North Street, Bishopston, Bishopston, Gloucester Road, and City Centre. Stock leans toward jazz, electronic/techno, and rock.
Record store crawls in Bristol
- Bristol Dig3 shops · Walkable · Hot Wax's jazz-to-jungle crates in Bishopston, Plastic Wax Records, a Bristol…
- Bristol Record Crawl6 shops · City Route · Shops across the city centre, Park Row and Gloucester Road, plus three directory…
- Bristol Gloucester Road Crawl3 shops · Walkable · Gloucester Road is Bristol's long independent high street and has several record shops.
11 record stores in Bristol
Friendly Records
Bedminster shop selling new and used records with bargain bins and T-shirts, also known for running a label and supporting local artists and charity events.
Tip: Closed Mondays. A good first stop on North Street before the other Bedminster shops.
59 North St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 1ES, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hot Wax Records
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 Prime Cuts
Basement record shop under a second-hand clothing shop on Gloucester Road, rewarding deep digging with well-chosen stock and a listening station.
Tip: The shop is in a basement and is cramped, so allow time to dig. Closed Sundays.
85 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8AS, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday Closed The Centre for Better Grooves
Gloucester Road shop with new and used vinyl across genres, especially jazz, and turntable equipment such as styli and cables; staff are keen to put records on.
Tip: Open seven days; one of the few Bristol shops open all day Sunday.
33 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8AA, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Rough Trade Bristol
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 Wanted Records
City-centre Bristol shop with a broad spread of genres, including a lot of jazz and reggae and a good soul, funk and Latin selection.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Worth checking the new arrivals as well as the main racks.
43 High St, Bristol BS1 2AT, UK
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday Closed Black City Records
Bristol's heavy-music record shop, stocking metal vinyl alongside CDs, books, DVDs, VHS and merch.
Tip: Opens at midday, and open every day including Sunday.
16 Trenchard St, Bristol BS1 5AN, UK
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Longwell Records
Second-hand and new records across all genres in Clifton Arcade, with a small listening station and a friendly community feel.
Tip: Short opening hours (4 PM close on most days), so go earlier in the day.
Unit 8, Clifton Arcade, Boyce's Ave, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4AA, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Collector Cave Record Shop
Montpelier shop with records across all genres and particular knowledge of drum and bass, jungle and DJ gear, plus a good bargain bin.
Tip: Closed Mondays. Sits on the same road as Plastic Wax, so the two combine well.
184 Cheltenham Rd, Montpelier, Bristol BS6 5RB, UK
Hours
Monday Closed 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 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Astro Vinyl
Small record shop and coffee bar on Park Row, with rarities and classics across genres and a shelf of cheap CDs.
Tip: Closed Mondays; closes at 4 PM on most days.
68 Park Row, Bristol BS1 5LE, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Plastic Wax Records
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
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