The name says it all - there are live acts most weekends, be they musicians or touring stand-up comedians, as the Bristol Comedy Pub is part of the Jester Comedy Pub Empire (Jesters comedy venue is just across the road). Anything's funny after your fourth cocktail, so take advantage of their occasional crazy cocktail special - four pints of cocktail for £10 before 7.30pm. Keep your eyes peeled for the occasional nights when Bristol legend DJ Derek spins some discs. DJ Derek is a 60-something white man with a seriously excellent record collection of ska, reggae and rock steady. This is a recommended but unnerving experience, like seeing your cardigan-wearing Dad suddenly going punk-rock!