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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 The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion is a grassroots music venue in Bishopston, Bristol. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics — so you can travel light.
The Golden Lion books Rock, Folk, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
The Golden Lion is a much-loved community pub and live-music venue at 244 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol (BS7 8NZ) — cask ales, a friendly local crowd and live music or events seven days a week: open mic on Mondays, live bands Tuesday to Saturday, and a film club on Sundays. Its Monday open mic runs 9pm–11:30pm, hosted by Jim Davies (of The Rin Tins) — an all-skills, all-styles night where everything from singing and original songs to poetry and comedy is welcome. A genuinely well-equipped open mic: a full backline is provided — acoustic guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and congas — so you can turn up and play whatever you like, solo or full band. A staple of the Gloucester Road open-mic circuit. Confirmed open and gigging in 2026 (CAMRA, Open Mic Finder, Time Out, Gigseekr).
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Find The Golden Lion
244 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8NZ
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Bristol venues and filter by backline.
The Golden Lion books Rock, Folk, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Golden Lion hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Bristol Open Mic Finder.
244 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8NZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.
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