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The Queens Tap

Swindon's mighty local with live music.

Venue at a glance The Queens Tap · Swindon
~100
Capacity
standingsmall
3 nights
Live music
Wed · Fri · Satper week
Start time
doorsnightly
PA
Backline
PA + micsgear
Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

The Queens Tap — Quick Facts

Swindon's mighty local with live music.

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The Details

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Capacity~100 standing
Live nightsWed, Fri, Sat
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

The Queens Tap 74 Station Rd
Swindon
Swindon SN1 1DG

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Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
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About The Queens Tap

The Queens Tap is a grassroots music venue in Swindon, Swindon with a standing capacity of approximately 100. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Swindon venue directory.

The Queens Tap is an epic town-centre pub right across from Swindon train station (74 Station Road, SN1 1DG) and, dating to 1841, one of the oldest surviving pubs in the area. Billed as "A Mighty Local", it's a sports-and-music venue with live music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, a rotating selection of mostly regional real ales, traditional pub games (darts and pool), big-screen sport, a summer garden with an outside bar and disabled access. A reliable small-room (around 100 capacity) stop for live bands in central Swindon.

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74 Station Rd, Swindon, Swindon, SN1 1DG

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