Before you book El Rincón, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 1 night a week. It books jazz, folk and acoustic acts.
El Rincón is at 298 North Street, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1JU. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 86 rooms in our Bristol venue directory.
Nobody from El Rincón is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books jazz, folk and acoustic acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The stage kit at El Rincón 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
Southville, Bristol
About El Rincón
This is the background on El Rincón, from the venue and its listings. It books jazz, folk and acoustic acts. It has live music 1 night a week.
El Rincón is a grassroots music venue in Southville, Bristol with seating for about 35. It books Jazz, Folk, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
El Rincon - Spanish for "nook" - is a tapas bar, language academy and small acoustic music venue in Southville. Ticketed gigs are music-led evenings: doors open at 6pm, with small Spanish tapas served until 9pm.
The bookings lean acoustic: string quartets, folk bands, jazz and songwriters. Upcoming Thursday listings include Baggott Smith & Jones, De Anima and Uphill Game.
Wednesdays are a regular backgammon evening. The bar no longer has a contact phone number, so use its website or social pages.
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08 — What's on
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Last updated: 31 October 2026
El Rincón — Quick Facts
El Rincón capacity: about 35 seated.Spanish tapas bar and acoustic live music nook in Southville. Here are the key facts on El Rincón at a glance.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueAbout 35 seated
Live music1night a weekThu
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksJazz+3 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity35seatedA listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.
With room for about 35 seated, El Rincón is listed in our directory. The figure is listed, not yet verified, so check it with the venue before you plan around it.
Member votes0votes to get El Rincón on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The stage kit at El Rincón 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 El Rincón
El Rincón is a grassroots music venue in Southville, Bristol with seating for about 35. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
El Rincón books Jazz, Folk, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
Listing notes
El Rincon - Spanish for "nook" - is a tapas bar, language academy and small acoustic music venue in Southville. Ticketed gigs are music-led evenings: doors open at 6pm, with small Spanish tapas served until 9pm.
The bookings lean acoustic: string quartets, folk bands, jazz and songwriters. Upcoming Thursday listings include Baggott Smith & Jones, De Anima and Uphill Game.
Wednesdays are a regular backgammon evening. The bar no longer has a contact phone number, so use its website or social pages.
Playing El Rincón: what to know
Live nights at El Rincón are usually Thu. Its listed genres start with jazz. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. El Rincón hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Bristol.
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Find El Rincón
El Rincón is at 298 North Street, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1JU. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 86 rooms in our Bristol venue directory.
The nearest station is Parson Street (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find El Rincón in Southville, Bristol; BS3 1JU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 2 other venues in Southville, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Bristol this week, or book a Bristol band for a night of your own.
Nothing is listed at El Rincón on GigXchange right now. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Bristol venue directory.
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El Rincón is #30 of 86 Bristol venues for live music
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Common Questions
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These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting El Rincón. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
El Rincón has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Bristol venue directory.
El Rincón books Jazz, Folk, Acoustic, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details El Rincón 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.
El Rincón has listed seating for about 35, a grassroots venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Bristol venues for size comparisons.
Open mic information is not currently listed for El Rincón. Browse the Bristol Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
298 North Street, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1JU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Bristol venues nearby.
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.
The nearest station is Parson Street (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS3 1JU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. El Rincón hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.
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