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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Rough Trade Bristol
Bristol New BridewellBe first to review
Record shop with indie live in-stores.
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Shredenhams
Bristol BroadmeadBe first to review
Skatepark and creative events space.
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Sidney & Eden
Bristol BishopstonBe first to review
PA
Bristol bar with live entertainment.
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St Dunstans House
Bristol Bedminster Down RdBe first to review
Bristol venue with house and hip-hop events.
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St George's Bristol
BristolBe first to review
Bristol's premier live music venue and cafe bar.
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240
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The Attic Bar
Bristol Stokes CroftBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Bristol's Wednesday-night free open mic at 14 Stokes Croft, BS1 3PL — third-floor music venue, full backline, in-hou
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70
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The Blue Lagoon
Bristol BishopstonBe first to review
PA
Park Row's tuesday-night free open mic at **The Blue Lagoon** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 9pm, 10-minute
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The Bristol Fringe
Bristol CliftonBe first to review
PA
Never a normal night — Bristol live venue.
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120
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The Canteen
Bristol Stokes CroftBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Stokes Croft's Sunday-night free open mic at 80 Stokes Croft, BS1 3QY — community-run venue, full backline including
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The Croft
BristolBe first to review
Bristol grassroots pub and rock music venue.
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450
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The Fleece
Bristol RedcliffeBe first to review
Legendary Bristol venue on St Thomas Street.
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The Full Moon And Attic Bar
Bristol St Paul'sBe first to review
Bristol pub with D&B and hostel upstairs.
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The Gallimaufry
Bristol BishopstonBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Gloucester Rd's monday-night free open mic at **The Gallimaufry** — full backline, in-house sound engineer, walk-in
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The George and Dragon Redfield
Bristol RedfieldBe first to review
PA
Friendly Redfield local with big surprises.
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The Golden Lion
Bristol Gloucester RdBe first to review
PA
Gloucester Rd's monday-night free open mic at **The Golden Lion** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 8:30pm, 15-
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100
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The Green Room
BristolBe first to review
PA
Bristol bar with live music.
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50
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The Griffin
Bristol Old MarketBe first to review
PA
Old Market's Thursday-night free open mic at 41 Halifax Street, BS2 0AS — community pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute
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60
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The Hare And Hounds Bath
BathBe first to review
Lansdown Road pub with country live music.
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The Ill Repute
BristolBe first to review
PA
Beers, cocktails and live music.
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100
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The Jam Jar
Bristol St PaulsBe first to review
PA
St Pauls' Sunday-night free open mic at 14 City Road, BS2 8TT — community-run venue, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slot
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70
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The Kingsdown Vaults
BristolBe first to review
PA
A peaceful oasis in Kingsdown.
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150
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The Louisiana
Bristol HarboursideBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Bristol's Monday-night free open mic at Wapping Road, BS1 6UA — Harbourside music pub, full backline, in-house engin
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120
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The Old Duke
Bristol Old CityBe first to review
PA Backline Engineer
Bristol's Monday-night free jazz open mic at 45 King Street, BS1 4ER — historic jazz pub, full backline including pi
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The Old England
Bristol MontpelierBe first to review
PA
Bristol's indie spirit distilled — legends + live.
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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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