01 / Search
Google Search Ads
Show up first when someone in Bristol searches for what you sell. Keywords and ads are built around bookings, not clicks.
Search · Performance Max · Call ads
Bristol | Paid Media & PPC
PPC & Paid Media Agency in Bristol for Hospitality and Ambitious Brands
Turn ad spend into bookings you can count. We run Google Ads and Meta Ads for hospitality and service brands that need customers this week, not next year. From Wapping Wharf to Gloucester Road, we know the city's streets.
- Founded 2016
- Google 5-star rated
- Hospitality specialists
City centre & harbour
Harbourside · Wapping Wharf · Old City · Cabot Circus · Temple Quarter
Bristol neighbourhoods
Clifton · Stokes Croft · Gloucester Road · Bedminster · Southville
Wider area
Bath · South Gloucestershire · Portishead · Weston-super-Mare
01 / Why Bristol is different
An independent city that notices who's local.
Bristol grew faster than any other English core city between 2011 and 2021. Many of its newer residents find places on their phones, through friends and on social media, long before they see an ad.
The city also has a strong independent streak. Gloucester Road is known for its long run of independent shops, and the harbour and Wapping Wharf are full of small operators. Brands that feel genuinely local tend to win here.
Ads timed to how Bristol spends
Paid media works best when it follows the city's rhythm. We plan budgets around match and gig nights at Ashton Gate, concerts at the Bristol Beacon, the Balloon Fiesta and summer on the harbourside. On quiet nights we pull back, so spend goes where the demand is.
Bristol audiences tune out heavy selling. Ads that look and sound like a local recommendation tend to get cheaper clicks and better bookings.
- restaurants Wapping Wharf
- brunch Gloucester Road
- hotel near Temple Meads
- bars Stokes Croft
- spa Clifton
- gym Bedminster
472,400people live in Bristol
10.2%growth from 2011 to 2021, the fastest of England's core cities
Sources: ONS Census 2021; Birmingham City Council, Census 2021 first results briefing.
02 / What we do
Bristol paid media services
Search, social and retargeting, run by one team and judged on bookings.
02 / Maps
Local & Maps ads
Promoted pins and location ads win the near me moment and send people straight to directions or a call.
Local campaigns · Maps · Store visits
03 / Social
Meta Ads
Instagram and Facebook campaigns aimed at the right postcodes and interests, with creative made for the feed.
Instagram · Facebook · Reels
04 / Retarget
Retargeting
Plenty of people look at your menu, rooms or prices and leave. We bring them back.
Website · Social · Email audiences
05 / Creative
Ad creative & landing pages
Ads that stop the scroll, and fast landing pages that turn the click into a booking.
Video · Static · Landing pages
06 / Measure
Tracking & reporting
Calls, bookings and cost per customer, reported every month in plain English.
GA4 · Conversions API · Call tracking
Every pound working harder in Bristol.
Get my free ads audit03 / Industry expertise
Paid media for Bristol's service businesses.
Campaigns shaped around how each sector sells.
Restaurants & bars
From Wapping Wharf to Gloucester Road, become the place people recommend.
Restaurant marketing
Hotels
Win direct bookings from Temple Meads arrivals and festival weekends.
Hotel marketing
Wellness
Grow memberships and class bookings in Clifton, Redland and Southville.
Wellness marketing
Lifestyle & luxury
Bring footfall to Cabot Circus and the city's independent shops.
Lifestyle marketing
Real estate & fintech
Reach buyers and renters around Temple Quarter and the harbour.
Real estate marketing04 / How we work
Your first 90 days
Small tests first. Bigger budgets once the numbers prove out.
Weeks 1 to 2
Audit & tracking
We review your accounts, fix tracking and find the spend that isn't earning its place.
Weeks 2 to 4
Launch & test
New campaigns, audiences and creative go live across Bristol, with small tests before big budgets.
Months 2 to 3
Scale what works
Budget moves toward the ads, areas and days that bring in bookings.
Ongoing
Optimise & report
Weekly tuning, plus a monthly report on cost per booking, calls and revenue.
05 / Why Mason Circle
Why Bristol brands choose us
Sector specialists
We've worked with restaurants, hotels, wellness and lifestyle brands since 2016, so we already know how your customers decide.
One connected team
Ads, SEO and social are planned together, so you don't pay for clicks you could win for free.
ROI, not vanity
We report on bookings, calls and revenue. If a number doesn't move the business, we don't count it as a win.
Built for you
Every plan starts from your locations, competitors and goals. One venue or a national group.
Bristol paid media questions
Straight answers about Google Ads and Meta Ads in Bristol.
Ask us directlyHow much should I spend on Google Ads in Bristol?
That depends on how competitive your category is and how many bookings you need. Many local businesses start with a modest test budget and scale once the results are clear. Your free audit includes a recommended budget.
Which is better, Google Ads or Meta Ads?
They do different jobs. Google Ads catch people who are already searching. Meta Ads create demand from people who weren't looking yet. Most Bristol hospitality brands need both, in different amounts.
How quickly will I see results?
Ads can bring in enquiries within days of launch. The first month is mostly testing. Accounts usually settle into steady results by month two or three.
Do you work with businesses in Bath and the wider South West?
Yes. We work across Bristol, Bath and South Gloucestershire, and further into the South West.
Can you run ads for several locations?
Yes. Each venue gets its own targeting, budget and reporting, so a busy site never eats the budget of a quieter one.
How do I get started?
Request your free Bristol ads audit below. We'll review your accounts and walk you through a 90-day plan on a short call.
Free Bristol ads audit
See where your ad budget is going.
Tell us about your business and any ads you run now. We'll review your accounts and send a 90-day plan with a recommended budget for Bristol. No cost, no obligation.
Prefer email? hello@masoncircle.com