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About The Nelson Arms
The Nelson Arms is a grassroots music venue in Bangor, Bangor. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Nelson Arms books Dj acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bangor venue directory.
The Nelson Arms is a friendly Beach Road pub in Bangor that actively backs the local live-music scene. It runs open-mic nights on the second and fourth Friday of each month, live bands on the first and third Thursday, and regular DJ nights — a dependable grassroots room for North Wales players, with cheap pool, darts and board games rounding out the welcome.
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Beach Road, Bangor, Bangor, LL57 1DG
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Bangor venue directory.
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Beach Road, Bangor, Bangor, LL57 1DG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bangor venues nearby.
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