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Counting House

Converted bank building on Westgate with live music.

Venue at a glance Counting House · Wakefield
~120
Capacity
standingsmall
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
–
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Rock
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

Counting House — Quick Facts

Converted bank building on Westgate with live music.

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Capacity~120 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Counting House 40 Westgate
Wakefield
Wakefield WF1 1

Genres

Rock Indie Acoustic Blues

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Drum kit
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About Counting House

Counting House is a grassroots music venue in Wakefield, Wakefield with a standing capacity of approximately 120. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

Counting House books Rock, Indie, Acoustic, Blues acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Wakefield venue directory.

The Counting House at 40 Westgate, Wakefield occupies the former Yorkshire Penny Bank, a Victorian banking hall with high ceilings and brass fittings converted into a two-floor bar and 120-capacity gig room. Cover bands play Fridays and Saturdays, original acts midweek. Reopened in December 2018, one of the few regular live-music spots in Wakefield city centre after several nightclub closures.

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40 Westgate, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF1 1

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Counting House books Rock, Indie, Acoustic, Blues. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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