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The Bear Free House

Intimate rock and live music venue in Stratford-upon-Avon

Venue at a glance The Bear Free House · Stratford-upon-Avon
c. 100
Capacity
standingsmall
2 nights
Live music
Mon · Friper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Rock
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 23 July 2026

The Bear Free House — Quick Facts

Intimate rock and live music venue in Stratford-upon-Avon

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The Details

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Capacityc. 100 standing
Live nightsMon, Fri
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

The Bear Free House Bridgefoot
Town Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LS

Genres

Rock
Indie
Acoustic
Blues

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About The Bear Free House

The Bear Free House is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon with a standing capacity of approximately 100. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Bear Free House books Rock, Indie, Acoustic, Blues acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Stratford-upon-Avon venue directory.

The ‌​‌​‍Bear Free House is a small venue in Stratford-upon-Avon with a standing capacity of 80. Hosts rock, indie, acoustic and blues. PA system provided.

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Bridgefoot, Town Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LS

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Stratford-upon-Avon venue directory.
The Bear Free House books Rock, Indie, Acoustic, Blues. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Bear Free House has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all Stratford-upon-Avon venues for size comparisons.
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Bridgefoot, Town Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LS. See the map below for directions. Browse more Stratford-upon-Avon venues nearby.
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