Clifton East was one of the thirty-five council wards in Bristol, England.

As the name suggests, the ward covered the eastern part of the Clifton area of Bristol.

Running down the length of the ward is Whiteladies Road, which includes many shops and offices, as well as some houses.

[3] Bristol City Council changed the layout of Whiteladies Road in 2011–12, affecting traffic and pedestrians and causing controversy amongst local campaigners.

[4] The following suburbs are in the same urban area, but lie in South Gloucestershire or North Somerset: