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Cat & Wheel

Cotham pub with free live bands every Friday night.

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week, house PA. Rock, Blues, Pop / Top 40.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Checked 4 Jun 2026

Here is Cat & Wheel in Cotham, Bristol at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. It books rock, blues and pop / top 40 acts.

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In detail

Live music	1 night a week
TodayClosed	12:00–02:00Opens in 4h 22m 44s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Rock · Blues · Pop / Top 40

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

Everything about Cat & Wheel that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books rock, blues and pop / top 40 acts.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Fri
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Genres	RockBluesPop / Top 40
Website	catandwheel.com

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	4 Jun 2026

03 — Find Cat & Wheel

Cotham

Getting there

You will find Cat & Wheel at 207 Cheltenham Rd, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5QX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 86 rooms in our Bristol venue directory.

207 Cheltenham Rd,
Cotham, Bristol BS6 5QX

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The nearest station is Montpelier (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery Monday20:00 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

Cat & Wheel publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon	12:00–00:00
Tue	12:00–00:00
Wed	12:00–00:00
Thu	12:00–01:00
FriToday	12:00–02:00
Sat	12:00–02:00
Sun	13:00–00:00

06 — What's on stage

1 provided · 6 TBC

Cat & Wheel has an in-house PA for visiting acts. 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	Provided
Drum kit	TBC
Guitar amp	TBC
Bass amp	TBC
Keys / keyboard	TBC
Vocal mics	TBC
In-house engineer	TBC

07 — About

Cotham, Bristol

About Cat & Wheel

Here is the story of Cat & Wheel in Cotham, Bristol so far. It books rock, blues and pop / top 40 acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

Cat & Wheel is a grassroots music venue in Cotham, Bristol. It books Rock, Blues, Pop / Top 40, Indie / Alternative.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Cat & Wheel is a traditional, dog-friendly pub on Cheltenham Road in the Cotham area of Bristol. It hosts a wide array of live bands every Friday night from 9pm with free admission, and rounds out the week with karaoke, pool, big-screen sport and what it claims is the longest-running pub quiz in Bristol on Thursdays. Out back there's a secluded, covered and heated beer garden, and the bar pours real ale with free WiFi throughout. A solid grassroots spot for free weekly live music in BS6.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at Cat & Wheel on GigXchange is its open mic. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

Open mic, every Monday - 20:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Bristol gig directory.

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Next 30 days

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#26

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Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

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Q: What genres does Cat & Wheel book?

Cat & Wheel books Rock, Blues, Pop / Top 40, Indie / Alternative. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Cotham pub with free live bands every Friday night.

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Capacity: 1 night
Live music: 12:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Rock
Books: Verified
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 12:00–00:00
Tue 12:00–00:00
Wed 12:00–00:00
Thu 12:00–01:00
FriLiveToday 12:00–02:00
Sat 12:00–02:00
Sun 13:00–00:00

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Cat & Wheel — Quick Facts

Cotham pub with free live bands every Friday night. Here are the key facts on Cat & Wheel at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.

Venue status Last verified 04 Jun 2026

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Verified open

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Today12:00–02:00Opens in 4h 22m 44s

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websitecatandwheel.com

SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live music1night a weekFri · from 21:00

BacklinePAPA providedCat & Wheel provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

BooksRock+3 moreGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

Cat & Wheel this week

Mon 12:00–00:00

Tue 12:00–00:00

Wed 12:00–00:00

Thu 12:00–01:00

Fri· today 12:00–02:00 Live music

Sat 12:00–02:00

Sun 13:00–00:00

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Inside Cat & Wheel

Cat & Wheel has an in-house PA for visiting acts. It has live music 1 night a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitTBC

Guitar ampTBC

Bass ampTBC

Keys / keyboardTBC

Vocal micsTBC

In-house engineerTBC

About Cat & Wheel

Cat & Wheel is a grassroots music venue in Cotham, Bristol. Cat & Wheel provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.

Cat & Wheel books Rock, Blues, Pop / Top 40, Indie / Alternative acts. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.

Listing notes

Live nights

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Fri

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Sun

Nights Cat & Wheel usually has live music — typical start 21:00

What to know

Cat & Wheel usually has live music on Fri, starting around 21:00. Rock is the first genre on its list. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you load in. Cat & Wheel 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. See where else to play in Bristol and what local gigs pay.

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Find Cat & Wheel

You will find Cat & Wheel at 207 Cheltenham Rd, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5QX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 86 rooms in our Bristol venue directory.

Address207 Cheltenham Rd

AreaCotham, Bristol

PostcodeBS6 5QX

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Getting there

The nearest station is Montpelier (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Cat & Wheel is in Cotham, Bristol — use BS6 5QX for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Bristol this week, or see which Bristol bands are free this weekend if you book the music.

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The Bristol League

Cat & Wheel is #26 of 86 Bristol venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

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Common Questions

These are the 10 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Cat & Wheel. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

What equipment does Cat & Wheel provide?

Cat & Wheel provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue. For venues with gear listed, see the Bristol venue directory.

What genres does Cat & Wheel book?

Cat & Wheel books Rock, Blues, Pop / Top 40, Indie / Alternative. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Cat & Wheel?

Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Cat & Wheel 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.

What is the capacity of Cat & Wheel?

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Does Cat & Wheel have open mic nights?

Yes — Cat & Wheel hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is Cat & Wheel?

207 Cheltenham Rd, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5QX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.

What are typical fees at Cat & Wheel?

Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Bristol 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.

Can you hire Cat & Wheel for a private event?

Cat & Wheel can be hired for private events. Used for any occasion. Ask Cat & Wheel about hire on its own website (details checked November 2026).

What's the nearest station to Cat & Wheel?

The nearest station is Montpelier (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS6 5QX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact Cat & Wheel?

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Cat & Wheel in brief. Set in Cotham, Bristol, Cat & Wheel is a live music room that books rock, blues and pop / top 40. The live nights are most often Fridays, usually from 21:00. It also hosts an open mic (every Monday). Rooms nearby include Chepstow Club, Crofters Rights and Cube Cinema; the Bristol venue directory has the rest.

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