Here is The Elmers Arms in Bristol at a glance. It books punk, ska and rockabilly acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Today·Closed
All day
Backline
TBC
Books
Punk · Ska · Rockabilly
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of The Elmers Arms. It books punk, ska and rockabilly acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Everything about The Elmers Arms that matters before you book is set out below. It books punk, ska and rockabilly acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
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The facts
Capacity
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Live nights
Contact venue
Curfew
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Sound limiter
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Outdoor stage
No
Originals
Yes
Genres
PunkSkaRockabilly
The check
Status
Verified open
Last checked
30 Oct 2026
Checked against
Music directory
03 — Find The Elmers Arms
Bristol
Getting there
You will find The Elmers Arms at 53 Old Market Street, Bristol, BS2 0ER. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 86 rooms in our Bristol venue directory.
Nobody from The Elmers Arms is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books punk, ska and rockabilly acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The Elmers Arms publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
MonToday
Closed
Tue
16:30–23:30
Wed
16:30–23:30
Thu
16:30–23:30
Fri
16:00–01:30
Sat
16:00–01:30
Sun
Closed
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at The Elmers Arms 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
Bristol
About The Elmers Arms
Here is the story of The Elmers Arms in Bristol so far. It books punk, ska and rockabilly acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Elmers Arms is a grassroots music venue in Bristol. It books Punk, Ska, Rockabilly; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Elmers Arms on Old Market Street is a highly individual craft ale and music bar, with 10 taps pouring beer from across the country and Bristol's own breweries well represented.
Regular live music keeps it busy - punk, ska and rockabilly all feature - alongside DJ sets from record decks built into a converted piano and a genuine 1960s jukebox. Exposed brickwork and tiling give the room a period feel.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
Nothing is listed at The Elmers Arms on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Bristol gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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Last updated: 30 October 2026
The Elmers Arms — Quick Facts
Old Market craft ale and music bar with punk, ska and rockabilly nights. Here are the key facts on The Elmers Arms at a glance.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksPunk+2 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Know how many it holds?
TodayClosed all day
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times
The Elmers Arms this week
Mon· todayClosed
Tue16:30–23:30
Wed16:30–23:30
Thu16:30–23:30
Fri16:00–01:30
Sat16:00–01:30
SunClosed
Booking Information
Member votes0votes to get The Elmers Arms on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The Elmers Arms hasn’t claimed its page yet, so nobody from the venue is on GigXchange to message. Vote to bring it on - free account, no card, 30 seconds.
The stage kit at The Elmers Arms 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 The Elmers Arms
The Elmers Arms is a grassroots music venue in Bristol. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Elmers Arms books Punk, Ska, Rockabilly acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
Listing notes
The Elmers Arms on Old Market Street is a highly individual craft ale and music bar, with 10 taps pouring beer from across the country and Bristol's own breweries well represented.
Regular live music keeps it busy - punk, ska and rockabilly all feature - alongside DJ sets from record decks built into a converted piano and a genuine 1960s jukebox. Exposed brickwork and tiling give the room a period feel.
Playing The Elmers Arms: what to know
The Elmers Arms doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Punk is the first genre on its list. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Elmers Arms 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 The Elmers Arms
You will find The Elmers Arms at 53 Old Market Street, Bristol, BS2 0ER. 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 Bristol Temple Meads (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Elmers Arms is in Bristol — use BS2 0ER for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Bristol this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Bristol this weekend.
Nothing is listed at The Elmers Arms on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Bristol gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Bristol venue directory.
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The Elmers Arms is #58 of 86 Bristol venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Elmers Arms. 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 Elmers Arms. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
The Elmers Arms has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Bristol venue directory.
The Elmers Arms books Punk, Ska, Rockabilly. 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 Elmers Arms 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.
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Open mic information is not currently listed for The Elmers Arms. Browse the Bristol Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
53 Old Market Street, Bristol, BS2 0ER. 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 Bristol Temple Meads (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS2 0ER. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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