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The Alma Tavern & Theatre

Clifton pub with free Sunday Sessions of live music and a 50-seat theatre upstairs

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 1 night a week. Folk, Acoustic - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 30 Oct 2026

At a glance, The Alma Tavern & Theatre in Clifton, Bristol is summed up below. It has live music 1 night a week. It books folk and acoustic acts.

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Standing
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grassroots room
In detail
Live music1 night a week
TodayClosed16:00–23:00Opens in 4h 54m 14s
BacklineTBC
BooksFolk · Acoustic

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Before you book The Alma Tavern & Theatre, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 1 night a week.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsSun
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Genres
FolkAcoustic
Websitealmatavernandtheatre.co.uk
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked30 Oct 2026
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03 — Find The Alma Tavern & Theatre

Clifton

Getting there

The Alma Tavern & Theatre is at 18-20 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2HY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 86 rooms in our Bristol venue directory.

18-20 Alma Vale Road,
Clifton, Bristol BS8 2HY

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

04 — Booking

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05 — Opening times

Open 5 of 7

The Alma Tavern & Theatre publishes its opening times for 5 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

MonToday16:00–23:00
Tue16:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
FriNot listed
SatNot listed
Sun12:00–22:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at The Alma Tavern & Theatre is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.

PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

Clifton, Bristol

About The Alma Tavern & Theatre

This is the background on The Alma Tavern & Theatre, from the venue and its listings. It books folk and acoustic acts. It has live music 1 night a week.

The Alma Tavern & Theatre is a grassroots music venue in Clifton, Bristol. It books Folk, Acoustic; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Alma Tavern & Theatre on Alma Vale Road in Clifton is a pub with an intimate 50-seat theatre, part of the Zazu's Pubs family. Its Sunday Sessions bring the best local and touring musicians to the pub every week from 7pm, free to attend. Other nights pick up acoustic and folk acts too. The theatre runs shows around 48 weeks of the year, and the venue also hosts community events and weddings.

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08 — What's on

Nothing listed

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09 — Bristol league

Next 30 days

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#50
of 86
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Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01Electric Bristol 23 gigs
02Thekla 12 gigs
03Bristol Beacon 10 gigs
04The Fleece 8 gigs
05Exchange up1 5 gigs
06The Louisiana up1 5 gigs
07Prospect (Bristol) New 4 gigs
08The Full Moon And Attic Bar 4 gigs
09Trinity Arts Centre up1 4 gigs
10Bristol Strange Brew down5 3 gigs

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Clifton · Grassroots

The Alma Tavern & Theatre

Clifton pub with free Sunday Sessions of live music and a 50-seat theatre upstairs

Venue at a glance The Alma Tavern & Theatre · Bristol
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Capacity
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1 night
Live music
Sunper week
16:00
Open today
until 23:00hours
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Backline
ask the venuegear
Folk
Books
originals+1 more
Verified
Directory status
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Last updated: 30 October 2026

The Alma Tavern & Theatre — Quick Facts

Clifton pub with free Sunday Sessions of live music and a 50-seat theatre upstairs. Here are the key facts on The Alma Tavern & Theatre at a glance.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music1night a weekSun · from 19:00
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksFolk+1 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

Know how many it holds?

Today16:00–23:00Opens in 4h 54m 14s
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times

The Alma Tavern & Theatre this week

Mon· today 16:00–23:00
Tue 16:00–23:00
Wed 12:00–23:00
Thu 12:00–23:00
Fri —
Sat —
Sun 12:00–22:00 Live music

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Alma Tavern & Theatre is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.

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

About The Alma Tavern & Theatre

The Alma Tavern & Theatre is a grassroots music venue in Clifton, Bristol. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

The Alma Tavern & Theatre books Folk, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.

Listing notes

The ‌​‌​‍Alma Tavern & Theatre on Alma Vale Road in Clifton is a pub with an intimate 50-seat theatre, part of the Zazu's Pubs family. Its Sunday Sessions bring the best local and touring musicians to the pub every week from 7pm, free to attend. Other nights pick up acoustic and folk acts too. The theatre runs shows around 48 weeks of the year, and the venue also hosts community events and weddings.

Playing The Alma Tavern & Theatre: what to know

Live nights at The Alma Tavern & Theatre are usually Sun, with music from about 19:00. It lists folk among the genres it books. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Alma Tavern & Theatre 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. More rooms, open mics and what they pay: getting gigs in Bristol.

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Nights The Alma Tavern & Theatre usually has live music — typical start 19:00

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Find The Alma Tavern & Theatre

The Alma Tavern & Theatre is at 18-20 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2HY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 86 rooms in our Bristol venue directory.

Address18-20 Alma Vale Road
AreaClifton, Bristol
PostcodeBS8 2HY
Getting there

The nearest station is Clifton Down (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Alma Tavern & Theatre in Clifton, Bristol; BS8 2HY is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 4 other venues in Clifton, 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.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Bristol League

The Alma Tavern & Theatre is #50 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.

  1. #1 – Electric Bristol 23 gigs
  2. #2 – Thekla 12 gigs
  3. #3 – Bristol Beacon 10 gigs
  4. #4 – The Fleece 8 gigs
  5. #5 ▲1 Exchange 5 gigs
  6. #6 ▲1 The Louisiana 5 gigs
  7. #7 NEW Prospect (Bristol) 4 gigs
  8. #8 – The Full Moon And Attic Bar 4 gigs
  9. #9 ▲1 Trinity Arts Centre 4 gigs
  10. #10 ▼5 Bristol Strange Brew 3 gigs

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Common Questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Alma Tavern & Theatre. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Alma Tavern & Theatre. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

The Alma Tavern & Theatre has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Bristol venue directory.
The Alma Tavern & Theatre books Folk, Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Alma Tavern & Theatre 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 The Alma Tavern & Theatre. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Alma Tavern & Theatre. Browse the Bristol Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
18-20 Alma Vale Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2HY. 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 Clifton Down (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS8 2HY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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We list 86 grassroots music venues in Bristol. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

More rooms near The Alma Tavern & Theatre: The Blue Lagoon, The Canteen, The Castle Inn, The Chelsea Inn, The Croft, The Elmers Arms, The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer, The Fleece, The Folk House, The Full Moon And Attic Bar, The Gallimaufry, Electric Bristol, Thekla, Bristol Beacon, Exchange, The Louisiana, Prospect (Bristol), Trinity Arts Centre and Bristol Strange Brew.

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