Here is Lion & Sun Tavern in Milton Keynes at a glance. It books acoustic, open mic and singer-songwriter 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
Varies
Today·Closed
16:00–20:00Opens in 1h 40m 27s
Backline
TBC
Books
Acoustic · Open mic · Singer-songwriter
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
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Everything about Lion & Sun Tavern that matters before you book is set out below. It books acoustic, open mic and singer-songwriter acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
You will find Lion & Sun Tavern at Bucks Star Brewery, 17 Twizel Close, Milton Keynes, MK13 0DX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.
Bucks Star Brewery, 17 Twizel Close, Milton Keynes MK13 0DX
Lion & Sun Tavern publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
16:00–23:00
Thu
16:00–23:00
Fri
13:00–23:00
Sat
13:00–23:00
SunToday
16:00–20:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at Lion & Sun Tavern is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Milton Keynes
About Lion & Sun Tavern
Here is the story of Lion & Sun Tavern in Milton Keynes so far. It books acoustic, open mic and singer-songwriter acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
Lion & Sun Tavern is a grassroots music venue in Milton Keynes. It books Acoustic, Open mic, Singer-songwriter; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Lion & Sun Tavern is the taproom of Bucks Star Brewery at 17 Twizel Close, Milton Keynes: a cosy, eco-conscious space serving organic beers, wines and sodas alongside stone-baked pizzas. It grew out of the brewery's Tap House, as Bucks Star marks 10 years of brewing.
Music comes as dated events rather than a fixed weekly night, including the Centre Stage open mic, acoustic jam nights by Bold Fusion and live sessions from local performers, alongside trivia, comedy, salsa and line-dancing socials. Check the events page for what is on.
The tavern opens Wednesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
Nothing is listed at Lion & Sun Tavern on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Milton Keynes gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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The stage kit at Lion & Sun Tavern is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About Lion & Sun Tavern
Lion & Sun Tavern is a grassroots music venue in Milton Keynes. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Lion & Sun Tavern books Acoustic, Open mic, Singer-songwriter acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Milton Keynes venue directory.
Listing notes
The Lion & Sun Tavern is the taproom of Bucks Star Brewery at 17 Twizel Close, Milton Keynes: a cosy, eco-conscious space serving organic beers, wines and sodas alongside stone-baked pizzas. It grew out of the brewery's Tap House, as Bucks Star marks 10 years of brewing.
Music comes as dated events rather than a fixed weekly night, including the Centre Stage open mic, acoustic jam nights by Bold Fusion and live sessions from local performers, alongside trivia, comedy, salsa and line-dancing socials. Check the events page for what is on.
The tavern opens Wednesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Playing Lion & Sun Tavern: what to know
Lion & Sun Tavern doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. Acoustic 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. Lion & Sun Tavern 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.
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Find Lion & Sun Tavern
You will find Lion & Sun Tavern at Bucks Star Brewery, 17 Twizel Close, Milton Keynes, MK13 0DX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.
The nearest station is Wolverton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Lion & Sun Tavern is in Milton Keynes — use MK13 0DX for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Milton Keynes this week.
Nothing is listed at Lion & Sun Tavern on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Milton Keynes gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Milton Keynes venue directory.
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Lion & Sun Tavern is #6 of 18 Milton Keynes venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Lion & Sun Tavern. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Lion & Sun Tavern. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
Lion & Sun Tavern has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Milton Keynes venue directory.
Lion & Sun Tavern books Acoustic, Open mic, Singer-songwriter. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Lion & Sun Tavern 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 Lion & Sun Tavern. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Lion & Sun Tavern describes itself as hosting open mic nights — check with the venue for the current night, or browse the Milton Keynes Open Mic Finder.
Bucks Star Brewery, 17 Twizel Close, Milton Keynes, MK13 0DX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Milton Keynes venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Milton Keynes 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 Wolverton (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is MK13 0DX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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