At a glance, The Stable in Harbourside, Bristol is summed up below. It books rock, jazz and indie acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
888250
Standing capacity
verified · medium room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Today·Closed
11:30–22:00Opens in 25m 16s
Backline
TBC
Books
Rock · Jazz · Indie
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of The Stable, from the stage to the bar. It books rock, jazz and indie acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Before you book The Stable, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books rock, jazz and indie acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
The Stable is at Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5UH. 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 Stable is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books rock, jazz and indie acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The Stable publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
MonToday
11:30–22:00
Tue
11:30–22:00
Wed
11:30–22:00
Thu
11:30–22:00
Fri
11:30–22:00
Sat
11:30–22:00
Sun
11:30–22:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at The Stable 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
Harbourside, Bristol
About The Stable
This is the background on The Stable, from the venue and its listings. It books rock, jazz and indie acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Stable is a grassroots music venue in Harbourside, Bristol with a standing capacity of 250. It books Rock, Jazz, Indie; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Stable sits on Canon's Road in the heart of Bristol's Harbourside and hosts a free live music night once a month from 8.30pm. It is known for sourdough pizzas and "a pretty solid line-up of West Country ciders and craft beers".
The monthly night features local cover acts - "everything from rock and jazz, to all the classic indie bangers". The music runs from 8.30pm to 11pm and needs no ticket.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
Nothing is listed at The Stable 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: 31 October 2026
The Stable — Quick Facts
The Stable capacity: 250 standing, about 180 seated - verified from the venue's website, Oct 2026.Harbourside pizza and cider spot with a free monthly live music night
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeMediumvenue250 standing
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksRock+2 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity250standingA verified figure - its source and date are under the section heading.
By size, The Stable is the joint 15th largest of the 41 venues we list in and around Bristol with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Exchange (about 250), Mr Wolfs (about 250) and The Lost and Found (about 250).
The Stable holds 250 standing, which makes it a medium room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is bigger than the typical room we list around Bristol (about 200). At 150 to 500, a room tends to book acts with a following of their own: local headliners, or support for a touring band, often through a promoter.
Member votes0votes to get The Stable 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 The Stable 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 Stable
The Stable is a grassroots music venue in Harbourside, Bristol with a standing capacity of 250. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Stable books Rock, Jazz, Indie acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Bristol venue directory.
Listing notes
The Stable sits on Canon's Road in the heart of Bristol's Harbourside and hosts a free live music night once a month from 8.30pm. It is known for sourdough pizzas and "a pretty solid line-up of West Country ciders and craft beers".
The monthly night features local cover acts - "everything from rock and jazz, to all the classic indie bangers". The music runs from 8.30pm to 11pm and needs no ticket.
By size, The Stable is the joint 15th largest of the 41 venues we list in and around Bristol with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Exchange (about 250), Mr Wolfs (about 250) and The Lost and Found (about 250).
Playing The Stable: what to know
There are no fixed live nights listed for The Stable - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Rock is the first genre on its list. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Stable 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. See where else to play in Bristol and what local gigs pay.
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Find The Stable
The Stable is at Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5UH. 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 20 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Stable in Harbourside, Bristol; BS1 5UH is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 1 other venue in Harbourside, 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 The Stable 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 Stable is #82 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 Stable. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Stable. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
The Stable has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Bristol venue directory.
The Stable books Rock, Jazz, Indie. 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 Stable 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.
The Stable has a standing capacity of 250 (about 180 seated), from the venue's website (checked Oct 2026), a medium venue. See all Bristol venues for size comparisons. By size, The Stable is the joint 15th largest of the 41 venues we list in and around Bristol with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Exchange (about 250), Mr Wolfs (about 250) and The Lost and Found (about 250).
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Stable. Browse the Bristol Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5UH. 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 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is BS1 5UH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Venues Near The Stable
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