1986Established
100+Pieces of kit
2Floors
24/7Member access
FreeParking on site

Why people train here

Bristol has plenty of gyms that opened last year. This one opened in 1986 and has only ever been run by the family who own it.

The iron

Original MK1 plate-loaded machines from the golden era of bodybuilding, still maintained and in daily use, alongside a full free-weight floor and modern kit. Over 100 pieces across two floors, so you're not queuing at six in the evening. Cardio is newly upgraded, Stairmaster included.

The atmosphere

Walk into a building used for one purpose for forty years and you feel it before anyone speaks to you. A new build can buy newer machines. It can't buy four decades of people turning up at six in the morning.

The people

First-timers training next to people who are on stage in eight weeks, and nobody cares which you are. Nobody films their sets. Nobody sells you personal training you didn't come in for.

What members say

4.7 ★★★★★

from 117 Google reviews

Read them on Google
“If Carlsberg made gyms.”
Daren SinfieldDay pass, visiting from Essex
“A true Bristolian landmark.”
DanielGoogle review
“Proper metal gym. No posers and lycra.”
Simon WilliamsGoogle review
“The atmosphere and feel of this raw gym is special.”
Scotty HilliardGoogle review
“Good value, well equipped, unpretentious, and welcoming.”
Lloyd MeadhbhGoogle Local Guide
“Best gym in Bristol.”
Sonny DesousaOne of several saying the same thing

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One membership, everything open

No tiers, no peak and off-peak, no add-ons. One monthly membership gets you both floors, every piece of equipment and 24/7 access, 365 days a year.

Not ready to commit? Day, week and 30 day passes start at £6 and end automatically. Nothing to cancel.

Students train from £29.99 a month with a valid student ID.

Best value

Monthly membership

£40 Per month by direct debit
  • 24/7 access, 365 days a year
  • Both floors and all equipment
  • Entry by QR code in the ClubRight app
  • Free parking on site
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Closer than you think

We're on Lawrence Hill roundabout, a few minutes from the centre — with free parking on site. No city-centre gym can offer you both.

Old Market, on foot5 min
City centre, by bike5 min
Cabot Circus, on foot13 min
Temple Meads, on foot20 min

Free parking on site — no charge, no permit, no app. Bike parking too.

Come and have a look

You don't need to book a tour or speak to anyone first. Park for free, walk in during staffed hours and see the place for yourself. If you like it, a day pass is £6 and you can train the same day.

L.A. Gym, 20 Easton Road, Bristol BS5 0BY
Members: open 24/7, 365 days a year
Staffed: Mon–Fri 12pm–7pm  ·  Sat 9am–4pm  ·  Sun unstaffed
info@lagym.uk