Here is Scruffy Murphy's in Birmingham at a glance. It books rock, metal and punk acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Today·Closed
All day
Backline
TBC
Books
Rock · Metal · Punk
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of Scruffy Murphy's. It books rock, metal and punk acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size. Venue owners can claim this page and add their own photos.
Everything about Scruffy Murphy's that matters before you book is set out below. It books rock, metal and punk acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
You will find Scruffy Murphy's at Dale End, Birmingham, B4 7LN. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 77 rooms in our Birmingham venue directory.
Nobody from Scruffy Murphy's is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books rock, metal and punk acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
Scruffy Murphy's publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
13:00–23:00
Thu
13:00–23:00
Fri
12:00–01:00
Sat
11:00–02:00
SunToday
Closed
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at Scruffy Murphy's is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Birmingham
About Scruffy Murphy's
Here is the story of Scruffy Murphy's in Birmingham so far. It books rock, metal and punk acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
Scruffy Murphy's is a grassroots music venue in Birmingham. It books Rock, Metal, Punk, Goth, Hardcore; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
Scruffy Murphy's has hosted over 5,500 rock and heavy metal bands, from local acts to bands from around the world. The current operator took over in 2001, and the pub marked 20 years with a three-day anniversary festival.
It is a ground-floor rock bar with a basement event space that has a stage plus sound and lighting, specialising in rock, punk, goth, hardcore and associated genres. Gigs run most weekends.
You'll find it on Dale End, on the edge of Birmingham city centre.
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08 — What's on
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There are 2 upcoming gigs listed at Scruffy Murphy's. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Birmingham gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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The stage kit at Scruffy Murphy's is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About Scruffy Murphy's
Scruffy Murphy's is a grassroots music venue in Birmingham. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Scruffy Murphy's books Rock, Metal, Punk, Goth, Hardcore acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Birmingham venue directory.
Listing notes
Scruffy Murphy's has hosted over 5,500 rock and heavy metal bands, from local acts to bands from around the world. The current operator took over in 2001, and the pub marked 20 years with a three-day anniversary festival.
It is a ground-floor rock bar with a basement event space that has a stage plus sound and lighting, specialising in rock, punk, goth, hardcore and associated genres. Gigs run most weekends.
You'll find it on Dale End, on the edge of Birmingham city centre.
Coming up at Scruffy Murphy's: Plug in Maybe - Muse Tribute and Hvalross-Kardinal X-Karahka — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.
Playing Scruffy Murphy's: what to know
Scruffy Murphy's doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Its listed genres start with rock. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. Scruffy Murphy's isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Birmingham.
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Find Scruffy Murphy's
You will find Scruffy Murphy's at Dale End, Birmingham, B4 7LN. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 77 rooms in our Birmingham venue directory.
The nearest station is Albert Street (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Scruffy Murphy's is in Birmingham — use B4 7LN for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Birmingham this week, or see which Birmingham bands are free this weekend if you book the music.
There are 2 upcoming gigs listed at Scruffy Murphy's. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Birmingham gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Birmingham venue directory.
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Scruffy Murphy's is #16 of 77 Birmingham venues for live music
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10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Scruffy Murphy's. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
Scruffy Murphy's has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Birmingham venue directory.
Scruffy Murphy's books Rock, Metal, Punk, Goth, Hardcore. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Scruffy Murphy's has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for Scruffy Murphy's. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for Scruffy Murphy's. Browse the Birmingham Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
Dale End, Birmingham, B4 7LN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Birmingham venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Birmingham vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Albert Street (Metro station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is B4 7LN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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