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Duffys Bar, Leicester

Leicester's traditional Irish bar with a punk and metal gig room.

Venue at a glance Duffys Bar, Leicester · Leicester
Capacity
standinggrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Punk
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

Duffys Bar, Leicester — Quick Facts

Leicester's traditional Irish bar with a punk and metal gig room.

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Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Duffys Bar, Leicester 18 Pocklingtons Walk
Leicester
Leicester LE1 6BU

Genres

Punk Metal Rock Folk

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About Duffys Bar, Leicester

Duffys Bar, Leicester is a grassroots music venue in Leicester, Leicester. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Duffys Bar, Leicester books Punk, Metal, Rock, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Leicester venue directory.

Duffy's Bar is Leicester's only traditional Irish pub, on Pocklingtons Walk in the city centre, pairing real ale, sport and a courtyard garden with a compact, dark gig room. That back room is a grassroots fixture for the city's punk and metal community, with many shows free or donate-what-you-can. It has been an Irish-style pub with regular live music since relocating to the address in 2014.

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18 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester, Leicester, LE1 6BU

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Leicester venue directory.
Duffys Bar, Leicester books Punk, Metal, Rock, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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