Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Bicycle Shop
The Bicycle Shop is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Norwich with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Bicycle Shop books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Norwich venue directory.
The Bicycle Shop is a much-loved independent café-bar at 17 St Benedict's Street in Norwich (NR2 4PE), trading on the street since 2009 and spread over three handsome floors. Downstairs the basement Handle Bar is the home of its events programme — regular live music alongside open mic, poetry, art and vinyl nights — giving local performers an intimate, characterful stage. Food is served until 10pm on Thursday–Saturday (10am–midnight) and until 4pm on Sundays. It's a relaxed, creative hub in the heart of the Norwich Lanes.
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17 St Benedict's Street, City Centre, Norwich, NR2 4PE
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The Bicycle Shop books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Bicycle Shop has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Norwich venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Bicycle Shop hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Norwich Open Mic Finder.
17 St Benedict's Street, City Centre, Norwich, NR2 4PE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Norwich venues nearby.
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