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### [High Focus - Bristol: The Four Owls, Dirty Dike, Dabbla + more](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/high-focus-bristol-1dec2017)

10:00 PM, Fri, 1 Dec 2017

Club show

High Focus Records are back at Lakota, Bristol after a string of sold out shows in the city.

Dec

01

Lakota

Bristol

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### Events and Programming

BS2 8QN is the postcode for Lakota, the long-running nightclub and multi-space events complex at 6 Upper York Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol. Its programme is centred on electronic music, particularly drum and bass, jungle, UK garage, bass, house, techno, trance, psytrance, disco, dubstep, reggae and dancehall. The venue also books Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, amapiano, Bollywood, LGBTQ+ parties, live bands, comedy, circus, themed festivals and daytime community events. The official listings show programming across Lakota Nightclub, Moon Club, The Nest, Lakota Gardens and Coroner’s Court.

The venue’s recent history illustrates that breadth. In 2021, Lakota’s outdoor Gardens space hosted socially adapted events before the return of full-capacity clubbing, including Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival programming, the Summer of Love festival and the July reopening event The Rave Returns. The reopening night was reported as Lakota’s first sell-out since the start of the pandemic.

In 2022, Lakota reported 124 events, regular sold-out shows and a major Stokes Croft Block Party involving multiple local venues. Other notable programming included a Hedex tour date, Rumble in the Jungle, Jungle Cakes, Oktoberfest, Wide Eyes, Hardcore Energy, the venue’s thirtieth-birthday celebrations and a New Year’s Eve programme led by Hunee, Dan Shake, Gabrielle Kwarteng and Willow. The birthday weekend featured Goldie, Randall, Nicky Blackmarket and Mungo’s Hi Fi alongside newer local artists.

The 2023 programme continued to combine established names with Bristol collectives. The Stokes Croft Block Party brought more than 150 artists across 12 or more venues, with Mungo’s Hi Fi, Solo Banton, Mandidextrous, My Nu Leng and other artists appearing across the wider event. Lakota also worked with St Pauls Carnival on a day-to-night programme featuring Goldie, Conducta, Dr Dubplate, Flowdan, Capo Lee and P Money, while Lakota Gardens hosted a returning Oktoberfest format with food, German beer and a live oompah band.

In 2024, the venue promoted freshers drum-and-bass events, midweek Shutdown nights, live audiovisual shows, UK garage, house, techno, jungle and immersive experiences. Halloween programming expanded to seven separate events, including Cirque Du Soul, Tribe of Frog, a Shutdown special, garage and bass-led nights, and free-rave formats; the venue reported more than 6,000 tickets sold across the Halloween programme. Its 2024 New Year’s Eve event used six room takeovers from Jungle Cakes, Kronic Bass, Tribe of Frog, Wonky Goose, Neuroheadz and Wide Eyes x Clockwork.

The 2025–2026 direction is more multi-room and genre-fluid. Moon Club launched as a separate 220-capacity space in September 2025, while The Nest was refurbished with a new sound system and lighting rig for closer, bass-heavy events. Current 2026 listings include drum and bass, UK garage, jungle, hardcore, psytrance, techno, house, donk, disco, LGBTQ+ programming, freshers events, open-air parties, tribute shows, immersive Halloween nights and international selectors. The announced calendar extends into late 2026, including bookings associated with Photek, Total Science, Judge Jules, Fumiya Tanaka, tINI and several Bristol-based collectives.

Recurring formats include Stokes Croft Block Party, Tribe of Frog, Jungle Cakes, Shutdown, freshers nights, Halloween takeovers, New Year’s Eve multi-room parties, outdoor Gardens events and collaborations with St Pauls Carnival. Typical ticket prices vary substantially: smaller or early-entry club events can be free or around £5–£15, standard headline nights commonly sit around £15–£30, and larger multi-room or festival-style events can reach approximately £40–£50. Prices, release stages and last-entry rules are event-specific.

### Tickets and Booking

Tickets are sold on an event-by-event basis through the official Lakota event listing or the individual promoter’s authorised booking page. There is no single price structure for every room or night. Early-release tickets are usually the best value, followed by later ticket tiers and, for some events, a higher door price. Free-rave events may require a free ticket even when admission before a stated time costs nothing.

Popular nights should be booked as soon as the first release appears. Tribe of Frog, Halloween, New Year’s Eve, Block Party and major drum-and-bass bookings regularly use staged releases and can sell out in advance. The 2026 venue information stresses that tickets should be downloaded beforehand and that screenshots or photographs of tickets may not be accepted for some events. Bring the original live ticket display and valid physical photo ID.

Entry time matters. Individual event pages specify last entry, which may be considerably earlier than the advertised closing time. For large multi-venue events, re-entry can be permitted but remains subject to capacity and the participating venue’s own last-entry policy. Arriving early is particularly useful for limited-capacity Gardens events, popular free raves and nights using several rooms.

### About BS2 8QN

Lakota is a standing, late-night club complex rather than a conventional seated concert hall. The wider site includes the original Lakota nightclub, Lakota Gardens, Coroner’s Court, Moon Club and The Nest, with event layouts changing according to the promoter, production design and expected attendance. Academic research describes the main Lakota operation as having four dancefloors, three bars and a capacity of nearly 1,200; other venue listings give a standing capacity of about 1,180, while special multi-room productions have advertised capacities of 1,400. These should be treated as event-format figures, not one fixed room capacity.

The building occupies the remaining part of the former Stokes Croft Brewery, a Victorian brewing site associated with R. W. Miller & Co from 1893. It sits within the Stokes Croft Conservation Area and is widely described as a local landmark. The venue opened as Lakota on 7 June 1992, after an earlier Moon Club operation had occupied part of the site. The Burgess family became co-owners in the 1990s and have remained closely associated with the venue’s development.

Lakota later faced redevelopment proposals involving flats and offices, prompting a large public campaign to protect its cultural use. The venue continued operating and used the pandemic period to develop outdoor and sit-down formats in Lakota Gardens. In 2022 it marked thirty years in the dance, and its current strategy emphasises maintaining the site’s independent identity while supporting local artists, promoters, diversity and new creative partnerships.

### Seating and Layout

Most Lakota events are general admission and standing. There is no standard theatre seating plan, and the main experience is built around dancefloors, bars, outdoor areas and movement between rooms. Some areas offer raised or stepped viewpoints, but the exact arrangement depends on the night. If you want the strongest sound and the most direct view of a DJ or live act, the main dancefloor is usually the obvious choice; for more space, conversation or a lower-intensity experience, side areas, bars and outdoor spaces are more suitable.

Coroner’s Court is an adjacent two-room venue that can operate independently or extend a Lakota takeover. Moon Club is a smaller, modular room for approximately 220 people, designed around an immersive 360-degree sound system. The Nest is another intimate room used for underground bass, garage, dubstep and related programming. Large productions may open several rooms simultaneously, but a ticket for one event does not automatically guarantee access to every space unless the event description says so.

Fixed room dimensions and a complete seating chart are not publicly published. That matters because sightlines, room access, sound bleed and available capacity can change substantially between a single-room club night, a four-room immersive show and an outdoor Gardens event.

### Architecture, Sound and Production

The attraction of Lakota is partly architectural. Its rooms occupy an adapted brewery and former industrial buildings, giving the complex exposed, irregular and deliberately rough character rather than the uniform finish of a purpose-built arena. The site includes the former Coroner’s Court, described in venue guides as a repurposed mortuary with a weathered, atmospheric interior, while the original club retains the maze-like quality that has become part of its identity.

The general venue is promoted as having industry-standard production, substantial sound and lighting capability, outdoor catering provision and multiple adaptable spaces. Confirmed specialist specifications are strongest for the newer rooms: Moon Club has a quadraphonic L-Acoustics 360-degree system, reactive lighting and a self-contained bar, while The Nest has been refurbished with a new sound system and lighting rig. The venue has also advertised projection mapping, lasers, dancers, fire performers, live actors, confetti and CO₂ effects for selected immersive events. These effects are not present at every show.

### Getting There and Parking

The full address is 6 Upper York Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS2 8QN. Lakota is about a 14-minute walk from Bristol city centre and approximately 20 minutes on foot from Bristol Temple Meads station. Montpelier station is described by the venue as around a ten-minute walk away. Because Upper York Street is close to Stokes Croft and City Road, allow extra time to find the correct entrance when several events are running.

Recommended bus connections include routes 8 and 9 to Haymarket, followed by a walk of around five minutes; routes 24 and 25 to City Road; and routes 73, 75 and 76 to Stokes Croft. Stokes Croft and Haymarket stops are served by several additional routes, but services and stopping patterns can change, so check the departure board on the day.

Lakota does not advertise a dedicated visitor car park. The venue says there is on-street parking nearby, but spaces are limited and local restrictions apply. Bristol’s central parking charges changed on 10 August 2026: pay-and-display charges generally operate between 8am and 10pm, with parking free overnight, although the exact tariff and restriction depend on the bay. Do not assume a free evening space or leave a vehicle in a permit-only area.

The venue provides a taxi drop-off and pick-up point. It recommends using pre-booked licensed taxis, particularly after late finishes. Rideshare and taxi drivers should use the venue address rather than stopping in the busiest part of Stokes Croft, where crowds and traffic can make collection difficult.

### Inside the Venue

Expect a club entry process involving ticket scanning, physical ID checks, security screening and, on busy nights, queues. The venue operates Challenge 25. Anyone who looks under 25 may be asked for a passport, UK driving licence or PASS-accredited proof-of-age card. Photographs, screenshots and printouts of ID are not accepted. The standard age policy is 18 and over unless a particular event is advertised otherwise.

Bars are available within the complex, while food stalls and outdoor catering appear at selected daytime, carnival, festival and Gardens events. Toilets are located downstairs, with additional facilities sometimes placed in the outdoor smoking area or towards the end of the Gardens. A cloakroom is available, but guests must retain their token or ticket; coats without the required proof may not be released until the end of the night. Unclaimed property is retained for three weeks before being donated.

The atmosphere is highly event-dependent. Recent visitor reports praise the number of rooms, friendly staff, mixed crowds, outdoor space and strong energy, while other reviews criticise drink prices, sound mixing or the condition of facilities. The fairest conclusion is that Lakota rewards visitors who choose a lineup that suits them and arrive expecting an old industrial club rather than a polished commercial superclub.

### Nearby Amenities

Stokes Croft is one of Bristol’s most concentrated nightlife and independent-food areas, with pubs, bars, cafés, restaurants, street art and other music venues within walking distance. The surrounding area is more useful for casual pre-show food and drinks than for formal dining. A nearby Italian restaurant has been described as around five minutes from Lakota, while the wider Stokes Croft strip provides alternatives for drinks before doors open.

For late finishes, plan the journey home before entering. Temple Meads is walkable but the route is not necessarily the most comfortable option after a 4am finish. A pre-booked licensed taxi is the most straightforward choice. Bus availability varies by night and route, and the venue does not publish a guaranteed late-night shuttle service.

### What Makes This Venue Special

Lakota matters because it connects Bristol’s present club culture with the city’s late-1980s and 1990s rave history. It helped establish Bristol as a major centre for underground dance music and has hosted artists including Carl Cox, Sasha, John Digweed, LTJ Bukem, Goldie, Roni Size, Hunee and many others. The setting is inseparable from the experience: a former brewery, a maze of rooms, a battered industrial atmosphere and a programme that can move from jungle to disco, carnival bass to psytrance in the same weekend.

The venue also has a strong connection with St Pauls and Stokes Croft communities. Its Block Party links local clubs, restaurants, artists and independent traders, while its St Pauls Carnival collaborations have raised funds for the carnival’s work and brought African Caribbean culture, food, sound-system traditions and Bristol artists into the venue’s programme. In 2026, Lakota’s stated “Roots. Rhythm. Rise.” strategy places community, emerging talent, diversity and creative infrastructure at the centre of its next phase.

### Visitor Tips and Information

Check the specific event page before travelling because room access, age limits, last entry, re-entry, ticket validity and accessibility can change. Bring physical photo ID even if you are clearly over 18, keep your phone and valuables secure in busy areas, and avoid relying on a screenshot of your ticket. Arrive early for popular nights, especially when multiple venues share one event or when a ticket has an early-entry condition.

Lakota has wheelchair access to parts of the ground floor through a separate street-front entrance. The main room, Lakota Gardens and Coroner’s Court can be reached by wheelchair, and an accessible toilet is available on the ground floor using a Radar key. The smallest doorway is approximately 73cm; the accessible toilet has a 77cm door, a room width of about 113cm, 149cm from the door to the toilet and a 40cm right-hand transfer space.

Accessibility is not consistent across the whole complex. Moon Club and other upstairs areas are not wheelchair-accessible and have no lift; the stair route has seven steps, a landing turn and a further nine steps. Some rear routes include thresholds, slopes, a steep incline and movement along the pavement, and the accessible toilet does not serve every rear area. Ask about the exact event layout in advance if step-free access, a larger wheelchair space, a companion ticket or stage access is important. This is UK accessibility information under the Equality Act context, not an American ADA rating.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### What venue is located at BS2 8QN?

BS2 8QN is the postcode for Lakota, at 6 Upper York Street in Stokes Croft, Bristol. The address covers a wider multi-room events complex rather than one single auditorium. Depending on the booking, an event may use Lakota Nightclub, Lakota Gardens, Moon Club, The Nest or the adjacent Coroner’s Court. Always check the named room on the event information before arriving.

#### What music is played at Lakota Bristol?

Lakota is best known for drum and bass, jungle, UK garage, bass, house, techno and psytrance. Its programme also includes reggae, dancehall, Afrobeats, hip-hop, R&B, disco, trance, hardcore, donk, amapiano, Bollywood, rock tributes, comedy and community events. The musical style depends more on the promoter and room than on the venue name alone.

#### Is Lakota Bristol suitable for live music?

Yes. Although it is primarily a nightclub, Lakota hosts live electronic performances, DJs, vocalists, bands, tribute shows and audiovisual productions. Lakota Gardens is particularly adaptable for outdoor live events, while Moon Club is designed for intimate electronic performances and creative takeovers. The venue does not operate like a seated concert hall, so most live events use standing admission.

#### How many people can Lakota hold?

There is no single capacity for every configuration. Published descriptions place the main complex at roughly 1,180 to 1,200 standing, while some large multi-room productions have advertised capacity for 1,400 people. Moon Club has a separately stated capacity of 220. The usable capacity changes with room openings, outdoor areas, production equipment, licensing conditions and the promoter’s layout.

#### Does Lakota have seats?

Lakota is predominantly a standing venue with dancefloors, bars and outdoor areas rather than fixed theatre seating. Some rooms may contain benches, booths or informal seating, but these are not guaranteed and may be removed for a particular production. If you need a seat for mobility or medical reasons, arrange this before the event rather than assuming one will be available on arrival.

#### What time should I arrive at Lakota?

Arrive at least 30–60 minutes before the busiest part of the event, and earlier for a popular headline show, free rave or multi-room takeover. Large events can create queues at the door and inside the complex. Check the last-entry time carefully: it may be earlier than the advertised finishing time, and a late arrival may be refused even with a valid ticket.

#### What ID does Lakota accept?

Lakota operates a Challenge 25 policy. Accepted physical identification includes a passport, UK driving licence or PASS-accredited proof-of-age card. Photographs, screenshots and printouts are not accepted. The normal minimum age is 18 unless an event is specifically advertised otherwise. Under-18 or 16–19 events may have separate conditions, including alcohol-free entry and mandatory ID checks.

#### Can I re-enter Lakota during an event?

Re-entry is not universal. Some large multi-venue events allow it, but returning guests may need to queue again and entry remains subject to capacity and last-entry rules. A ticket for Lakota does not automatically give permission to move between every associated room or neighbouring venue. Read the event-specific instructions before leaving the site, particularly on New Year’s Eve.

#### Is there a cloakroom at Lakota?

Yes, the venue publishes cloakroom rules. Keep the token or ticket issued for your item because coats may not be returned without it. Only one item is allowed per hanger, and the venue limits its liability for lost property. Unclaimed items are kept for three weeks before being donated. Keep phones, wallets and other valuables on your person rather than in a coat pocket.

#### Does Lakota have food and drink?

Bars operate inside the venue, while food stalls and outdoor catering are event-dependent. Daytime Gardens events, carnival collaborations, Oktoberfest and festival-style programmes are more likely to include food vendors. A standard late-night club night may focus on drinks rather than a full food service. Eating beforehand is sensible if you are attending a long event or an early-morning finish.

#### Is Lakota wheelchair accessible?

Parts of the ground floor are wheelchair-accessible, including the main room, Lakota Gardens and Coroner’s Court. A separate street-front entrance leads into the ground-floor bar and main room, and an accessible toilet is available with a Radar key. Access varies by event layout, and some routes have thresholds, slopes or temporary restrictions, so advance planning is essential.

#### Are Moon Club and the upstairs rooms step-free?

No. The venue’s current access information states that Moon Club and other upstairs areas are not wheelchair-accessible and there is no lift. Access is by stairs, with seven steps, a landing turn and a further nine steps. The main room, Gardens and Coroner’s Court offer more accessible ground-floor options, but the exact rooms open for an event should be confirmed before booking.

#### Is there parking at BS2 8QN?

Lakota does not advertise a dedicated car park. The venue says there is on-street parking nearby, but spaces are limited and local permits, pay-and-display rules and restrictions apply. Bristol’s central parking charges vary by zone and time. For a late event, public transport or a pre-booked licensed taxi is usually less stressful than trying to find a space close to Upper York Street.

#### How far is Lakota from Bristol Temple Meads?

The venue describes Lakota as approximately a 20-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station. It also suggests taking a short bus journey, including routes 8 or 9 towards the city centre. The walking time can increase with luggage, crowds, weather or late-night diversions, so allow additional time if you are catching a train after the event.

#### Which bus routes serve Lakota?

Useful routes include the 8 and 9 to Haymarket, the 24 and 25 to City Road, and the 73, 75 and 76 to Stokes Croft. Haymarket is around a five-minute walk from the venue, while City Road is close to Upper York Street. Services and timetables change, so check the live departure information on the day.

#### Does Lakota have a dress code?

No formal dress code is prominently published in the venue’s current rules. Clothing should be practical for a warm, crowded dancefloor and possible outdoor movement between spaces. Themed events may encourage costumes or fancy dress, while carnival, Halloween and immersive parties can have their own guidance. Comfortable footwear is particularly useful because Lakota involves stairs, slopes, queues and substantial walking.

#### Can I take photographs or record inside Lakota?

Photography and recording rules can vary by promoter, artist and event. The venue’s published guidance focuses more on entry, ID, accessibility, belongings and safety than on a single universal camera policy. Avoid obstructing other guests, performers or staff, and follow any event-specific instruction at the door. Professional equipment should never be assumed to be permitted without prior approval.

#### What is The Nest at Lakota?

The Nest is an intimate room within the Lakota complex that was refurbished for a new generation of underground electronic events. Its current programming includes UK garage, 140, dubstep and drum and bass. The room has a new sound system and lighting rig, but no permanent public capacity or full technical specification has been published beyond its role as a smaller, close-up club space.

#### What is Moon Club at BS2 8QN?

Moon Club is a separate 220-capacity venue launched within the Lakota site in September 2025. It has a modular layout, its own bar, reactive lighting and a quadraphonic L-Acoustics 360-degree sound system. Its programme is genre-fluid and includes house, techno, garage, bass, live electronic performances, label showcases and independent promoter takeovers.

#### Why is Lakota important to Bristol?

Lakota is one of Bristol’s longest-running underground venues and occupies the former Stokes Croft Brewery. It has helped develop the city’s reputation for bass music, supported local promoters and artists, and provided a base for large community events such as Stokes Croft Block Party. Its collaborations with St Pauls Carnival also connect nightlife with African Caribbean heritage, fundraising and local cultural activity.

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