Barnes · Small

The Bulls Head

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The Bulls Head books Jazz, World, Blues. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Barnes pub with jazz and world music.

Venue at a glance The Bulls Head · London

~80

Capacity

standingsmall

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Jazz

Books

originals+2 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The Bulls Head — Quick Facts

Barnes pub with jazz and world music.

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Capacity~80 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The Bulls Head 373 Lonsdale Road
Barnes
London SW13 9PY

Genres

Jazz World Blues

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Bass amp

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About The Bulls Head

The Bulls Head is a grassroots music venue in Barnes, London with a standing capacity of approximately 80. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Bulls Head books Jazz, World, Blues acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.

The Bull's Head in Barnes (373 Lonsdale Road, SW13) is a historic Young's pub and one of the first and most important jazz venues in Britain — jazz arrived in 1959 when landlord Albert Tolley cleared the snooker tables from the back room. Today its dedicated music room seats around 70 (roughly 100 standing) and stages live jazz and world music most nights, keeping its reputation as a flagship of the London jazz circuit.

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373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9PY

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What equipment does The Bulls Head provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the London venue directory.

What genres does The Bulls Head book?

The Bulls Head books Jazz, World, Blues. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of The Bulls Head?

The Bulls Head has a standing capacity of approximately 80 (70 seated), classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.

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Where is The Bulls Head?

373 Lonsdale Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9PY. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.

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