Here is The Bootlegger in Exeter at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week. It books jazz, swing and blues acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
1 night a week
Today·Closed
All day
Backline
TBC
Books
Jazz · Swing · Blues
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of The Bootlegger. It books jazz, swing and blues acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size. Venue owners can claim this page and add their own photos.
You will find The Bootlegger at 162-163 Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3AT. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 47 rooms in our Exeter venue directory.
Nobody from The Bootlegger is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books jazz, swing and blues acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The Bootlegger 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.
Mon
Closed
Tue
17:00–00:00
Wed
17:00–00:00
Thu
17:00–02:00
Fri
17:00–02:00
Sat
13:00–02:00
SunToday
Closed
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at The Bootlegger 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
Exeter
About The Bootlegger
Here is the story of The Bootlegger in Exeter so far. It books jazz, swing and blues acts. It has live music 1 night a week.
The Bootlegger is a grassroots music venue in Exeter. It books Jazz, Swing, Blues, Soul, Rock and roll; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Bootlegger is a speakeasy-style bar on Fore Street in central Exeter, open 5 days a week, with live music and comedy acts every Friday.
The music runs from jazz and swing to blues, soul and rock 'n' roll, spanning multiple eras, and a monthly flamenco night has recently been added to the calendar.
The room leans into the Roaring '20s: exposed brick walls, Edison bulbs and cocktails with a twist.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
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Last updated: 31 October 2026
The Bootlegger — Quick Facts
Roaring '20s speakeasy bar on Fore Street with live music every Friday. Here are the key facts on The Bootlegger at a glance. It has live music 1 night a week.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music1night a weekFri
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksJazz+4 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get The Bootlegger on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The Bootlegger hasn’t claimed its page yet, so nobody from the venue is on GigXchange to message. Vote to bring it on - free account, no card, 30 seconds.
The stage kit at The Bootlegger 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 Bootlegger
The Bootlegger is a grassroots music venue in Exeter. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Bootlegger books Jazz, Swing, Blues, Soul, Rock and roll acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Exeter venue directory.
Listing notes
The Bootlegger is a speakeasy-style bar on Fore Street in central Exeter, open 5 days a week, with live music and comedy acts every Friday.
The music runs from jazz and swing to blues, soul and rock 'n' roll, spanning multiple eras, and a monthly flamenco night has recently been added to the calendar.
The room leans into the Roaring '20s: exposed brick walls, Edison bulbs and cocktails with a twist.
Playing The Bootlegger: what to know
The Bootlegger usually has live music on Fri. Jazz is the first genre on its list. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Bootlegger isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Nights The Bootlegger usually has live music
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Find The Bootlegger
You will find The Bootlegger at 162-163 Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3AT. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 47 rooms in our Exeter venue directory.
The nearest station is Exeter Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Bootlegger is in Exeter — use EX4 3AT for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Exeter this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Exeter this weekend.
Nothing is listed at The Bootlegger on GigXchange right now. It has live music 1 night a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Exeter venue directory.
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Bootlegger. 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 Bootlegger. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
The Bootlegger has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Exeter venue directory.
The Bootlegger books Jazz, Swing, Blues, Soul, Rock and roll. 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 Bootlegger 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.
Capacity data is pending for The Bootlegger. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Bootlegger. Browse the Exeter Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
162-163 Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3AT. See the map below for directions. Browse more Exeter venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Exeter 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 Exeter Central (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EX4 3AT. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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