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About The Pocket Cafe Bar
The Pocket Cafe Bar is a grassroots music venue in Lake Road, Keswick. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Pocket Cafe Bar books Acoustic, Folk, Indie, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Keswick venue directory.
The Pocket is an independent cafe bar on Lake Road in Keswick, between the town centre and Derwentwater. It serves homemade pizza, real ales and local and European craft beers in a dog friendly room and operates on a walk in only basis. There is a lively calendar of music and events through the week with a popular Monday open mic, a monthly Thursday jam session, quizzes and DJ nights, and Friday gigs that spotlight local talent.
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33 Lake Road, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DQ
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Keswick venue directory.
The Pocket Cafe Bar books Acoustic, Folk, Indie, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Pocket Cafe Bar hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Keswick Open Mic Finder.
33 Lake Road, Lake Road, Keswick, CA12 5DQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Keswick venues nearby.
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