Bristol · 86 venues · 41 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Bristol

Every grassroots room in Bristol - capacity, backline, who books it.

By size: 15 small (under 150), 20 mid-size (150 to 499), 6 large (500+), 45 with no size listed. 81 of the 86 open rooms are verified. 6 with full backline, 6 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Bristol

Grassroots
venues

in Bristol

In detail

House PA	41 venues
Full backline	6 venues
In-house engineer	6 venues
Venue Score	64 /100

01 — Find a venue

86 rooms

Pick your room

Size

Kit

Hire

City

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Photo: Google BarrelhouseClifton · BristolHouse PANo gigs listed yet

Basement 45BristolHouse PANo gigs listed yet 300Cap

Bristol BeaconTrenchard St · BristolKit not listedFri 13 Nov Paris Paloma 2,100Cap

Bristol Strange BrewBristolKit not listedSat 14 Nov Children of Zeus 330Cap

Cafe KinoStokes Croft · BristolHouse PAEngineerNo gigs listed yet 65Cap

Cat & WheelCotham · BristolHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Chepstow ClubChepstowHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Crofters RightsStokes Croft · BristolHouse PANo gigs listed yet 300Cap

Cube CinemaKingsdown · BristolKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Document BristolSt Jude's · BristolKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 150Cap

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Solid — healthy choice, building on coverage. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	100
Coverage	100
Backline	7
PA	48
Engineer	7
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Bristol has

By size

Small under 150	15 37%
Medium 150-499	20 49%
Large 500+	6 15%
Size not listed	45

Rooms with no size listed show under every size in 01.

Kit

Bring your own	45 52%
PA only	35 41%
Full backline	6 7%

This month

Added	0
Removed	0
Verified	0
Re-verified	3

04 — More of Bristol

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Private hire

19 Bristol venues say on their own websites that they take private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Bristol Strange BrewUp to 330 standing

Cafe KinoUp to 65 standing

Hamilton HouseUp to 200 standing

Prospect (Bristol)Up to 1,350 standing

The Jam JarUp to 240 standing

Bristol Strange BrewUp to 330 standing

Cafe KinoUp to 65 standing

Hamilton HouseUp to 200 standing

Prospect (Bristol)Up to 1,350 standing

The Jam JarUp to 240 standing

05 — Other cities

90 cities

Venues elsewhere

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All cities, A–ZVenues

Aberdeen27 Aberystwyth10 Accrington12 Aldershot16

Basildon21 Bath36 Bedford14 Belfast77 Billericay6 Birmingham80 Blackburn11 Blackpool47 Boston12 Bournemouth30 Bradford42 Brighton94 Broxbourne12

Cambridge31 Cardiff63 Carlisle19 Chelmsford13 Cheltenham27 Cirencester8 Coventry46 Crawley14

Derby38 Derry14 Doncaster19 Dublin3 Dundee35 Durham17

Edinburgh118 Egham17 Epsom18 Exeter48

Farnborough6

Glasgow168 Gloucester21 Grimsby11

Hastings24 Hereford23 High Wycombe14 Horley4 Hull32

Inverness29 Ipswich35

Leeds92 Leicester40 Lincoln22 Liverpool130 London302 Luton16

Maidstone22 Manchester164 Margate32 Middlesbrough27 Milton Keynes18

Newcastle75 Newquay20 Newry8 Northampton26 Norwich38 Nottingham79

Oxford35

Peterborough22 Plymouth34 Portsmouth30 Preston28

Rawtenstall25 Reading32

Scarborough17 Sheffield94 Southampton47 Stockton-on-Tees16 Stoke-on-Trent32 Sunderland23 Sutton14 Swansea34 Swindon19

Telford21 Tunbridge Wells10

Waterlooville12 Watford24 Welshpool4 Weymouth18 Woking16 Wolverhampton49 Worthing1 Wrexham31

York48

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Bristol Venues

Grassroots Venues in Bristol

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Bristol?

GigXchange lists 86 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.

Q: Which Bristol venues provide full backline?

6 of 86 Bristol venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 41 provide at least a PA system. 6 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

86 grassroots music venues across Bristol. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Re-verified on a rolling cycle.

64/ 100

Bristol Venue Score

SolidHealthy choice, building on coverage. A dependable circuit for touring acts.

Choice100

Coverage100

Backline7

PA48

Engineer7

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Bristol venue

86 venues, from back rooms to big stages
41 provide a PA in-house
6 offer full backline
6 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

86 Venues in Bristol

Bristol has 86 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 50-capacity room to 3,000. Listings show the capacity, backline and PA where we hold them, plus opening times, so artists, agents and bookers can shortlist the right room before getting in touch.

Of the 86 Bristol venues, 41 provide a PA system, 6 offer full backline and 6 include an in-house sound engineer. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Bristol

41 provide a PA system · 6 offer full backline
6 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

86
Venues: 41
With PA: 6
Full backline: 6
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Search all 86 Bristol music venues by area, capacity, backline, PA, sound engineer or private hire. Every card shows the room size, what is on stage and the opening times we hold, and opens the venue’s own page with its booking information.

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Barrelhouse

Bristol › Clifton★★★★★ (—)

Southern-style Clifton dive bar with year-round live music.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–23:00
Tue16:00–00:00
Wed16:00–00:00
Thu16:00–00:00
Fri16:00–01:00
Sat13:00–01:00
SunClosed

Bristol's intimate underground club beneath Frogmore Street.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
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Thu22:00–03:00
Fri22:00–03:00
Sat22:00–03:00
SunClosed

Bristol › Trenchard St★★★★★ (—)

Bristol's flagship concert hall since 1867.Fri 13 Nov Paris Paloma

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–21:00
Sat14:00–21:00
Sun14:00–21:00

DIY music venue, bar and record shop in central Bristol.Sat 14 Nov Children of Zeus

Private hire up to 330 standing

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Guitar amp (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon19:00–23:00
Tue19:00–23:00
Wed19:00–23:00
Thu19:00–23:00
Fri19:00–03:00
Sat19:00–03:00
Sun19:00–23:00

Bristol › Stokes Croft★★★★★ (—)

Worker-owned vegan cafe in Stokes Croft.No gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 65 standing

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–21:00
Tue09:00–21:00
Wed09:00–21:00
Thu09:00–21:00
Fri09:00–21:00
Sat09:00–21:00
Sun09:00–21:00

Bristol › Cotham★★★★★ (—)

Cotham pub with free live bands every Friday night.No gigs listed yet

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–00:00
Tue12:00–00:00
Wed12:00–00:00
Thu12:00–01:00
Fri12:00–02:00
Sat12:00–02:00
Sun13:00–00:00

Central Chepstow members' club with regular live musicNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon17:00–22:00
Tue17:00–22:00
Wed17:00–22:00
Thu17:00–22:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat12:00–23:00
Sun14:00–22:00

Bristol › Stokes Croft★★★★★ (—)

150-cap indie, rock and electronic venue.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
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Guitar amp
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Bristol › Kingsdown★★★★★ (—)

Volunteer-run microplex in Kingsdown with a busy experimental music programmeNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Bristol › St Jude's★★★★★ (—)

Record gallery and studios with DJ events.No gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–18:00
Tue09:00–18:00
Wed09:00–18:00
Thu09:00–18:00
Fri09:00–18:00
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bristol › Southville★★★★★ (—)

Spanish tapas bar and acoustic live music nook in SouthvilleNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Bristol multi-room live and club venue (formerly SWX).Fri 13 Nov Fink, Angela Autumn

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Bristol › 73 Old Market St★★★★★ (—)

300-cap Bristol live music venue, 14+.Thu 19 Nov The Bracknall

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
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Bristol › Hotwells★★★★★ (—)

Converted barge with harbour views and music.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun12:00–22:00

Bristol › St Paul's★★★★★ (—)

Stokes Croft creative hub; home of The Canteen live-music bar.No gigs listed yet

Private hire up to 200 standing

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon08:30–17:30
Tue08:30–17:30
Wed08:30–17:30
Thu08:30–17:30
Fri08:30–17:30
SatClosed
SunClosed

Cosy Kingsdown community pub with Sunday live music, folk sessions and DJsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon17:00–23:00
Tue17:00–23:00
Wed16:00–23:00
Thu16:00–23:00
Fri16:00–00:00
Sat14:00–00:00
Sun14:00–23:00

Bristol › Southville★★★★★ (—)

North Street pub with an upstairs Studio for live music, comedy and touring bands.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–22:00
Tue16:00–22:00
Wed16:00–22:00
Thu12:00–22:00
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–22:00

Bristol › Stokes Croft / St Pauls★★★★★ (—)

Lakota's intimate 200-cap room with a 360-degree L-Acoustics systemSat 20 Feb The Gorillaz Experience in Bristol!

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri22:00–04:00
Sat22:00–04:00
SunClosed

Bristol › Temple Meads★★★★★ (—)

Bristol's underground arts, music and theatre venue in Brunel's railway arches beneath Temple MeadsSat 13 Feb An Afternoon of Indie - Indie for the over 30s

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon19:00–23:00
Tue19:00–23:00
Wed19:00–23:00
Thu19:00–23:00
Fri19:00–03:00
Sat19:00–03:00
SunClosed

Lost Horizon Arts Centre & Bar

Bristol › St Jude's★★★★★ (—)

Creative arts centre and live music bar.Sun 15 Nov Phil Campbell's Bastard Sons

Private hire

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue17:00–00:00
Wed17:00–00:00
Thu17:00–00:00
Fri17:00–00:00
Sat14:00–23:00
Sun14:00–23:00

Bristol › Old City★★★★★ (—)

Intimate indie and live music venue in BristolNo gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
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Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–02:00
Tue16:00–02:00
Wed16:00–02:00
Thu16:00–02:00
Fri12:00–02:00
Sat12:00–02:00
Sun16:00–00:30

Bristol's family-run all-in-one bar, live music venue and late club.No gigs listed yet

Backline1 of 7

PA system
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
Keys / keyboard (TBC)
Vocal mics (TBC)
In-house engineer (TBC)

Opening times7 of 7

Mon20:00–03:00
Tue20:00–03:00
Wed18:00–03:00
Thu18:00–03:00
Fri18:00–04:00
Sat18:00–04:00
Sun18:00–03:00

Harbourside tapas bar with live music, comedy and a riverside terraceNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
Drum kit (TBC)
Guitar amp (TBC)
Bass amp (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon17:00–22:00
Tue17:00–22:00
Wed12:00–22:00
Thu12:00–22:00
Fri12:00–23:00
Sat11:00–23:00
Sun11:00–20:00

Harbourside bar and cafe with free live music every Friday nightNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

PA system (TBC)
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Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–22:00
Tue11:00–23:00
Wed11:00–23:00
Thu11:00–23:00
Fri11:00–01:00
Sat10:00–02:00
Sun10:00–22:00

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Venues You Can Hire in Bristol

19 Bristol venues say on their own websites that they take private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Bristol Venue Scene in Numbers

Bristol’s 86 grassroots venues in one picture: how big the rooms are, what kit is on stage and how many take private hire. Use it to judge whether to bring your own backline and which size of room suits your draw before you start booking.

Grassroots venues · Bristol

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 41 with a known capacity

15Small · under 150

20Medium · 150–499

6Large · 500+

What's on stageall 86 venues

6Full backline

35PA only

45Bring your own gear

41provide a PA

6have an in-house engineer

19take private hire

Jazz · Folkmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Bristol? GigXchange lists 86 grassroots music venues across Bristol. 48% provide a PA system and 7% offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA).

Do Bristol venues provide equipment? 6 venues include an in-house sound engineer. The majority of Bristol venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified Bristol venue directory.

Bristol Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Bristol, from how many there are and how big the rooms are to the kit they provide, booking a gig and listing your venue free - each answered from the venues listed here.

How many grassroots music venues are in Bristol?

GigXchange lists 86 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.

Which Bristol venues provide full backline?

6 of 86 Bristol venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 41 provide at least a PA system. 6 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Bristol venues can you hire for a private event?

19 Bristol venues state on their own websites that they take private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Bristol Strange Brew (up to 330 standing), Cafe Kino (up to 65 standing) and Hamilton House (up to 200 standing). Each venue page has a Private hire tab with its rooms, capacities and a link to enquire with the venue directly. Use the Private hire filter above to list them all.

What size are Bristol's grassroots venues?

Of the 41 Bristol venues with known capacity: 15 are small (under 150), 20 are medium (150–499), and 6 are large (500+). The majority of Bristol’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Bristol venue?

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.

Are there open mics in Bristol?

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.

What's on at Bristol venues this month?

The What’s On in Bristol page lists every gig we hold across these 86 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Bristol gig directory.

What genres do Bristol venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Bristol’s 86 grassroots venues are jazz, folk, Acoustic, Rock, Blues. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Bristol venues?

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.

Can I list my Bristol venue for free?

Yes. Listing is free. If your venue is already in the directory, open its page and press Claim this venue (or create a free venue account) to self-edit your profile and manage bookings; if it is missing, email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look. Venues with TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS can also list their music policy.

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The rooms. Among the 41 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 200 and 15 hold under 150; the largest listed is Prospect (Bristol) at 3,000. They spread across 38 areas, led by Clifton (5), Stokes Croft (5) and Bishopston (4).

What they book. Jazz, folk and acoustic are the genres Bristol venues most often say they book, out of 72 genres listed. If your act fits, pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee. 3 of these listings were added or re-checked over the last month.

Next steps. To see which of these rooms are booking now, use the Bristol gig directory; new acts get stage time at the Bristol open mics, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Venues close by: Exeter, Cardiff and Plymouth. Hiring acts for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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