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The College Arms Bar

Q: What genres does The College Arms Bar book?

The College Arms Bar books Folk, Roots, Americana, Blues, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Intimate Cranfield pub hosting monthly folk, roots & acoustic gigs

Venue at a glance The College Arms Bar · London

~70

Capacity

standingsmall

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

19:30

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Folk

Books

originals+4 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

The College Arms Bar — Quick Facts

Intimate Cranfield pub hosting monthly folk, roots & acoustic gigs

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Capacity~70 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

The College Arms Bar 18 Store St
Cranfield
London MK43 0SR

Genres

Folk Roots Americana Blues Acoustic

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About The College Arms Bar

The College Arms Bar is a grassroots music venue in Cranfield, London with a standing capacity of approximately 70. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The College Arms Bar books Folk, Roots, Americana, Blues, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the London venue directory.

The College Arms is an intimate village pub on College Road in Cranfield, Bedfordshire (MK43 0SR), with a bar, real ale and an attached Chinese restaurant ('Uncle Lim's'). Its live-music programme is run by Forest Folk and Roots, which stages monthly acoustic, contemporary folk, roots, americana and blues gigs in a laid-back, listening-room setting — recent bills include the likes of Minnie Birch. The venue holds around 80, with gig doors typically at 7:30pm, and parking immediately outside and on the nearby Cranfield University campus.

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18 Store St, Cranfield, London, MK43 0SR

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What equipment does The College Arms Bar provide?

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

What genres does The College Arms Bar book?

The College Arms Bar books Folk, Roots, Americana, Blues, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The College Arms Bar?

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What is the capacity of The College Arms Bar?

The College Arms Bar has a standing capacity of approximately 70, classed as a small venue. See all London venues for size comparisons.

Does The College Arms Bar have open mic nights?

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Where is The College Arms Bar?

18 Store St, Cranfield, London, MK43 0SR. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.

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