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What's on Stage
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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Spotted Cow
The Spotted Cow is a grassroots music venue in Bedminster, Bristol with a standing capacity of approximately 70. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Spotted Cow books Covers, Pop, Rock, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
The Spotted Cow is a spacious community gastropub at 139 North Street in Bedminster, Bristol, standing for over 200 years and rooted in the area's agricultural past. Contemporary décor, plenty of booth seating and a large walled rear garden with a heated marquee make it a venue for all seasons. The kitchen leans on local suppliers and the pub's own rooftop garden, with a popular Sunday roast. It hosts regular entertainment — live music and DJ sets alongside quizzes and bingo — making it a friendly grassroots music stop in BS3, with capacity for around 70.
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139 North St, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1EZ
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The Spotted Cow books Covers, Pop, Rock, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Spotted Cow has a standing capacity of approximately 70, classed as a small venue. See all Bristol venues for size comparisons.
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139 North St, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1EZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.
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