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What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Grafton Arms
Grafton Arms is a grassroots music venue in Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester with a standing capacity of approximately 90. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Grafton Arms is a friendly, student-favourite Joseph Holt pub just off Oxford Road at 27 Grafton Street, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester (M13 9WU). It has a purpose-built stage and runs regular live music and open mic nights weekly, alongside pub quizzes and live sport. The pub also offers a walled garden, 'The Yard' with gazebos and picnic tables, well-kept Joseph Holt cask ales, craft beers and freshly baked pizzas (Friday-Monday). A lively, welcoming grassroots music local serving Manchester's university quarter.
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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Manchester venues by backline.
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Grafton Arms has a standing capacity of approximately 90, classed as a small venue. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons.
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27 Grafton St, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, M13 9WU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Manchester venues nearby.
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