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About Brown Cow
Brown Cow is a grassroots music venue in High Ackworth, Pontefract. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Brown Cow books Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Pontefract venue directory.
The Brown Cow is a village pub on Pontefract Road overlooking High Ackworth Green, with Timothy Taylor's Boltmaker and Ossett Blonde as its permanent cask ales. Tables and umbrellas at the front face the green and there is a partly covered, shaded beer garden at the back. It is a locals' pub whose main live music is the fortnightly Tuesday open mic.
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Pontefract Road, High Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7EL
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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Pontefract venue directory.
Brown Cow books Acoustic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — Brown Cow hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Pontefract Open Mic Finder.
Pontefract Road, High Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7EL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Pontefract venues nearby.
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