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Grassroots Venues in Bristol

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Bristol?

GigXchange lists 56 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 56 Bristol venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 37 provide at least a PA system. 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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

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Capacity, backline and booking info for every Bristol venue

56 venues, from back rooms to big stages
37 provide a PA in-house
6 offer full backline
5 include a sound engineer
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56 Venues in Bristol

grassroots venues hosting live music in Bristol

37 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 has 56 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 37 provide a PA system, 6 offer full backline, and 5 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.

56 Venues 37 With PA 6 Full Backline 5 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Bristol Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 56 grassroots venues across Bristol. Updated daily.

Total Venues

Across Bristol

66%

PA Provided

37 venues provide a PA system

11%

Full Backline

6 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

5 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

Small

39%

Medium

47%

Large

13%

Equipment Provision

BYO

34%

PA Only

55%

Full BL

11%

How many grassroots music venues are in Bristol? GigXchange lists 56 grassroots music venues across Bristol. 66% 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 medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Bristol venue directory, updated daily.

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Barrelhouse

Bristol › Clifton★★★★★ (—)

Southern-style Clifton dive bar with year-round live music.

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

Opening times7 of 7

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

Bristol's intimate underground club beneath Frogmore Street.

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MonClosed
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Sat22:00–03:00
SunClosed

Bristol › Trenchard St★★★★★ (—)

Bristol's flagship concert hall since 1867.

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Mon10:00–17:00
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Fri10:00–21:00
Sat14:00–21:00
Sun14:00–21:00

DIY music venue, bar and record shop in central Bristol.

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Mon19:00–23:00
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Sat19:00–03:00
Sun19:00–23:00

Bristol › Stokes Croft★★★★★ (—)

Worker-owned vegan cafe in Stokes Croft.

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

Bristol › Cotham★★★★★ (—)

Cotham pub with free live bands every Friday night.

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

Central Chepstow members' club with regular live music

Backline2 of 7

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Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

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

Bristol › Stokes Croft★★★★★ (—)

150-cap indie, rock and electronic venue.

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Bristol › St Jude's★★★★★ (—)

Record gallery and studios with DJ events.

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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 multi-room live and club venue (formerly SWX).

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Mon10:00–17:00
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Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Bristol › 73 Old Market St★★★★★ (—)

300-cap Bristol live music venue, 14+.

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Bristol › Hotwells★★★★★ (—)

Converted barge with harbour views and music.

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Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

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Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
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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.

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

Bristol › Southville★★★★★ (—)

North Street pub with an upstairs Studio for live music, comedy and touring bands.

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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★★★★★ (—)

Bristol underground club: house, garage, D&B.

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MonClosed
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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 Meads

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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.

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MonClosed
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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 Bristol

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Mon16:00–02:00
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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.

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Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
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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

Major multi-room academy venue.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–16:00
Tue10:00–16:00
Wed10:00–16:00
Thu10:00–16:00
Fri10:00–16:00
SatClosed
SunClosed

Bristol restaurant, bar and live music venue, home to the Wardrobe Theatre.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon16:00–22:30
Tue16:00–22:30
Wed16:00–22:30
Thu16:00–23:00
Fri16:00–00:00
Sat12:00–00:00
Sun11:30–22:00

Bristol › Feeder Road★★★★★ (—)

Multi-use events space for rock and pop.

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Bristol › Bristol City Centre★★★★★ (—)

Record shop with indie live in-stores.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon10:00–19:00
Tue10:00–19:00
Wed10:00–19:00
Thu10:00–19:00
Fri10:00–19:00
Sat10:00–19:00
Sun11:00–17:00

Bristol › Broadmead★★★★★ (—)

Skatepark and creative events space.

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MonClosed
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Thu10:00–22:00
Fri10:00–22:00
Sat10:00–22:00
Sun10:00–19:00

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Bristol Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Bristol?

GigXchange lists 56 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 56 Bristol venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 37 provide at least a PA system. 5 include an in-house sound engineer. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

What size are Bristol's grassroots venues?

Of the 38 Bristol venues with known capacity: 15 are small (under 150), 18 are medium (150–499), and 5 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 56 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 56 grassroots venues are Rock, Jazz, Folk, Acoustic, jazz. 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. 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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