Smoke & Mirrors
Bristol
At a glance
Smoke & Mirrors, located at 8 Denmark Street in Bristol, uniquely combines the ambience of a traditional pub with the allure of live magic and entertainment. This Grade II listed venue offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for socializing and unwinding. Patrons can enjoy an array of well-kept draught beers, a curated wine list, and premium spirits, complemented by their special Magic Wand Cocktails.
The pub's charm extends with complimentary close-up magic performances from Thursday to Saturday evenings, creating a captivating experience at each table. The occasional Saturdays see the space transform with live acoustic performances by local musicians, enhancing its vibrant atmosphere without overshadowing the intimate pub setting.
Hidden at the back, the purpose-built theatre hosts 'The House Magicians Comedy & Magic Show', an engaging 90-minute spectacle that runs from Thursday to Saturday. This intimate setting ensures every guest is within close proximity to the action, allowing for spontaneous interaction and audience participation. Drinks from the pub can be taken inside the theatre, extending the relaxed vibe even further.
Smoke & Mirrors has become a go-to spot for those seeking an evening filled with entertainment and quality refreshments. Whether visiting Bristol or a local resident, the venue’s mix of magic, music, and authentic pub ambience makes for a memorable outing.
Reviews
A fantastic night out brilliant entertainment. Our pizza was like cardboard and our chips were stone cold but once I brought this to the attention of the staff they replaced it and it was delicious. Our group had a great night out and definitely recommended and will revisit in the future
Absolutely amazing show and the overall atmosphere of the pub and venue. Staff are incredibly friendly and our magicians Jaie and Richard were so funny and overall brilliant getting the crowd involved in all of their tricks. Cannot recommend enough, will 100% be visiting again X
Loved the show definitely worth the money the magic was great clever and funny.. the guy's are very entertaining! It's a great atmosphere and you can get involved or not they are very relaxed about that we did get involved and had a great laugh as they involved everyone in the room at the same time.... most definitely recommend this to family and friends..... Downside nothing to bad but avoid ordering the pizza you will be extremely disappointed to describe it as tiny would be an understatement I think a two year old would Finnish it and wonder if there's more... and for £9.00 personally I'd be embarrassed to serve it up... Drinks in the bar are reasonably priced so that's good and the bar staff are friendly and polite there's absolutely no parking around the area so be warned... Overall we'd definitely do it again...
We had as a fabulous evening, never experienced a comedy magic show before but we would go again in a heartbeat. Very intimate venue which leads to everyone in the audience participating in the show. Would thoroughly recommend a visit.
My first time seeing a comedy/magic show and honestly this didn’t disappoint. For a small intimate room the guys did incredibly well! One thing I’d encourage is please interact with them not everyone may do and the show is better when everyone gets involved. It’s a a wonder little old style bar and must visit!!
