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About Blackfriars Of Bell Street
Blackfriars Of Bell Street is a grassroots music venue in Merchant City, Glasgow with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Blackfriars Of Bell Street books Rock, Blues, Funk, Swing, Reggae, Ska acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.
Blackfriars of Bell Street is a much-loved gastro-pub and grassroots live music venue in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City. Its basement room regularly hosts some of Scotland's most talented bands and DJs, spanning rock 'n' roll, swing, funk and blues through to reggae, surf, ska and the odd indie night, with a packed comedy schedule rounding out the programme. With an intimate basement capacity, it delivers the close-up, eclectic live experience Glasgow's scene is known for.
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36 Bell St, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 1LG
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Blackfriars Of Bell Street books Rock, Blues, Funk, Swing, Reggae, Ska. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Blackfriars Of Bell Street has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons.
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36 Bell St, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 1LG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.
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