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About The Starling
The Starling is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Harrogate with a standing capacity of approximately 100. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
The Starling books Indie, Rock, Acoustic, DJ acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Harrogate venue directory.
The Starling is a spacious independent bar, cafe and kitchen at 47 Oxford Street in Harrogate town centre, open daily from 9am. By day it trades on hand-crafted Neapolitan-style pizzas, locally sourced brunch and serious coffee; by night the focus shifts to craft beers, a deep gin shelf, fine wines and a rolling events programme. Live music includes regular world music nights booked with local promoter Lanternman, alongside comedy nights, tastings and a weekly Thursday quiz. The room holds around 100 standing for performances and a PA is available for performers.
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47 Oxford Street, City Centre, Harrogate, HG1 1PW
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The Starling books Indie, Rock, Acoustic, DJ. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Starling has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all Harrogate venues for size comparisons.
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47 Oxford Street, City Centre, Harrogate, HG1 1PW. See the map below for directions. Browse more Harrogate venues nearby.
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