By Keira Guy, News subeditor
The closure of Tiki bar Lola Lo marks the end of an era for Bristol's student nightlife, as the club prepares to shut its doors after more than a decade on the Triangle.
A post to the nightclub's Instagram revealed that the club will be closing following a final event on Saturday May 2.
Lola Lo is a Polynesian inspired Tiki bar and nightclub on Queens Road on the Triangle in Bristol that hosts DJs and holds student nights.
The post read: ‘Saturday 2nd May will mark the final chapter for Lola Lo Bristol.’
‘After 12 incredible years, we’ll be closing our doors for one last time.
‘This place was never just a nightclub — it was where nights turned into mornings, strangers became friends, and memories were made on every corner of the island.
‘To everyone who’s danced with us, worked with us, and been part of the journey over the years — thank you. You made Lola Lo what it was.
‘The music may fade, but the memories will stay with us forever.’
As a part of the Lola Lo chain, the club is one of just two remaining in the UK alongside its counterpart in Reading.
‘It’s not April 1st anymore 😭😭😭’ commented @overheardatuob.
Its closure is reminiscent of the broader decline of the British nightclub industry where chain nightclubs have significantly struggled. The collapse of nightclub company Rekom UK in 2024 saw the closure of 17 venues.
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Many Bristol venues continue to struggle with rising costs, declining demand from a shift in drinking habits and the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Its final event, taking place on Saturday May 2, will be a ‘Drink the Bar Dry’ night, running from 9pm until 4am to mark the venue’s closure.
Epigram has contacted Lola Lo Bristol for comment.
Featured image: Epigram / Keira Guy
