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The Grove Inn

Historic Holbeck pub with a folk club running since the 1960s

Venue at a glance The Grove Inn · Doncaster
Capacity
standinggrassroots
3 nights
Live music
Mon · Tue · Wedper week
20:00
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Folk
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

Last updated: 3 Jun 2026

The Grove Inn — Quick Facts

Historic Holbeck pub with a folk club running since the 1960s

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Capacity
Live nightsMon, Tue, Wed
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Grove Inn Back Row
Holbeck
Doncaster LS11 5PL

Genres

Folk Acoustic

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

About The Grove Inn

The Grove Inn is a grassroots music venue in Holbeck, Doncaster. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Grove Inn books Folk, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Doncaster venue directory.

The Grove Inn is a beautifully preserved community pub dating from 1832 in Holbeck, Leeds, with a classic 1929 John Smith's interior and a larger concert room to the rear given over to live music. It's best known for its folk club, running since the 1960s, with a Folk Night on Mondays from 8pm, a Tuesday jam session and a Wednesday open mic among regular gigs. A real-ale-led, much-loved fixture of the Leeds grassroots and folk scene.

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Back Row, Holbeck, Doncaster, LS11 5PL

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