Bristol Venues — Updated 15 May 2026

Grassroots Venues in Bristol

57 grassroots music venues across Bristol. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

57Venues
35With PA
6Full Backline
5In-House Engineer

57 Venues in Bristol

57 Venues 35 With PA 6 Full Backline 5 In-House Engineer Updated

Bristol has 57 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 35 provide a PA system, 6 offer full backline, and 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

  • 57 venues hosting live music across Bristol
  • 35 provide a PA system · 6 offer full backline
  • 5 have an in-house sound engineer included
  • Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

Bristol Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 57 grassroots venues across Bristol. Updated daily.

57
Total Venues
Across Bristol
61%
PA Provided
35 venues provide a PA system
11%
Full Backline
6 venues offer full backline
9%
In-House Engineer
5 venues include an engineer
Capacity Breakdown
Small
12
48%
Medium
11
44%
Large
2
8%
Equipment Provision
BYO
22
39%
PA Only
29
51%
Full BL
6
11%

How many grassroots music venues are in Bristol? GigXchange lists 57 grassroots music venues across Bristol. 61% provide a PA system and 11% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Bristol venues provide equipment? 5 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Bristol venues are small (<150 capacity). Data from GigXchange’s verified Bristol venue directory, updated daily.

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02 Academy In Bristol
BristolBe first to review
Major multi-room academy venue.
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Barrelhouse
Bristol CliftonBe first to review
PA
Bristol live music bar.
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Basement 45
BristolBe first to review
PA
Underground nightclub with DJ lessons and events.
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Bath Forum
Bath 1A Forum BuildingsBe first to review
Major Bath concert venue for touring acts.
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Bristol Beacon
Bristol Trenchard StBe first to review
Major concert hall, home of live music in Bristol.
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Bristol Strange Brew
BristolBe first to review
Underground electronic and DJ event space.
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Cafe Kino
Bristol St Paul'sBe first to review
Worker-owned vegan cafe in Stokes Croft.
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Cat & Wheel
BristolBe first to review
PA
Lively pub with live music and sport.
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300
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Crofters Rights
Bristol Stokes CroftBe first to review
PA
150-cap indie, rock and electronic venue.
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150
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Document Bristol
Bristol St Jude'sBe first to review
Record gallery and studios with DJ events.
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Electric Bristol
BristolBe first to review
Bristol reggae and live music venue.
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300
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Exchange
Bristol 73 Old Market StBe first to review
PA
300-cap Bristol live music venue, 14+.
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Exchange Bristol
Bristol Corn StBe first to review
Bristol venue for soul, R&B and live events.
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Grain Barge
BristolBe first to review
PA
Converted barge with harbour views and music.
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150
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Hamilton House
Bristol St Paul'sBe first to review
PA
Creative workspace and venue hub.
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80
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Hen & Chicken
Bristol SouthvilleBe first to review
PA
Bristol restaurant, bar and live events.
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400
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Komedia
Bath KingsmeadBe first to review
Bath acoustic and comedy venue.
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Lakota Moon Club
Bristol AshleyBe first to review
PA
Bristol underground club: house, garage, D&B.
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Loco Klub
Bristol Clock Tower YdBe first to review
Underground arts, music and theatre venue.
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Lost Horizon Arts Centre & Bar
Bristol St Jude'sBe first to review
PA
Creative arts centre and live music bar.
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80
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Mother's Ruin
Bristol Old CityBe first to review
PA
Intimate indie and live music venue in Bristol
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250
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Mr Wolfs
BristolBe first to review
PA
Family-run grassroots venue, bar and nightclub.
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120
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Old Market Assembly
BristolBe first to review
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Bristol assembly with Wardrobe Theatre.
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180
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Prospect (Bristol)
BristolBe first to review
Multi-use events space for rock and pop.
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Bristol Venue FAQs

GigXchange lists 57 grassroots music venues in Bristol, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.
6 of 57 Bristol venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 35 provide at least a PA system. 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.
Of the 25 Bristol venues with known capacity: 12 are small (under 150), 11 are medium (150–499), and 2 are large (500+). The majority of Bristol’s grassroots scene is intimate, small-room spaces.
Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Bristol venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Bristol, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.
The most commonly booked genres across Bristol’s 57 grassroots venues are Rock, Pop, Alternative Rock, DJ / Electronic, House. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.
Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Bristol by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.
Yes. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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