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The Fontygary Inn

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The Fontygary Inn books Covers, Rock, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Rhoose village inn with live solo, duo and band nights every weekend

Venue at a glance The Fontygary Inn · Barry

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standinggrassroots

2 nights

Live music

Fri · Satper week

21:30

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doorsnightly

Backline

PA + micsgear

Covers

Books

originals+2 more

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Rhoose village inn with live solo, duo and band nights every weekend

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Live nightsFri, Sat

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Websitefontygaryinn.com

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The Fontygary Inn Fonmon Road
Barry
Barry CF62 3DZ

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About The Fontygary Inn

The Fontygary Inn is a grassroots music venue in Barry, Barry. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

The Fontygary Inn books Covers, Rock, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Barry venue directory.

The ‌‌‍Fontygary Inn is a family-friendly village pub on Fonmon Road in Rhoose, near Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, with a busy weekend live-music diary. Solo artists and duos play every Friday from 9:30pm and live bands take over every Saturday from 9:30pm, with a monthly open mic on the first Friday and a Wednesday quiz. Food is served seven days a week, making it a reliable local for live entertainment.

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Fonmon Road, Barry, Barry, CF62 3DZ

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The Fontygary Inn books Covers, Rock, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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Where is The Fontygary Inn?

Fonmon Road, Barry, Barry, CF62 3DZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Barry venues nearby.

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