At a glance, Barley Twist in Nottingham is summed up below. It books acoustic, singer-songwriter and open mic 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
12:00–21:00Opens in 2h 33m 24s
Backline
TBC
Books
Acoustic · Singer-songwriter · Open mic
01 — Inside the room
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4 photos show the inside of Barley Twist, from the stage to the bar. It books acoustic, singer-songwriter and open mic acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Before you book Barley Twist, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books acoustic, singer-songwriter and open mic acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
Barley Twist is at 91 Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG1 7FE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 78 rooms in our Nottingham venue directory.
Nobody from Barley Twist is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books acoustic, singer-songwriter and open mic acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
Barley Twist 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.
MonToday
12:00–21:00
Tue
12:00–22:00
Wed
12:00–22:00
Thu
12:00–22:00
Fri
12:00–23:00
Sat
12:00–23:00
Sun
13:00–20:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at Barley Twist 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
Nottingham
About Barley Twist
This is the background on Barley Twist, from the venue and its listings. It books acoustic, singer-songwriter and open mic acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
Barley Twist is a grassroots music venue in Nottingham. It books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Open mic; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
Barley Twist is a two-floor craft beer bar and wine cellar run by Castle Rock Brewery, housed in a former sweetshop on Carrington Street, close to Nottingham railway station.
Live music here centres on Open Mic Round the Twist, hosted by Jimmy Evans every other Thursday from 7pm to 10pm. Entry is free and all musicians and music lovers are welcome.
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08 — What's on
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Nothing is listed at Barley Twist on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Nottingham gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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Last updated: 31 October 2026
Barley Twist — Quick Facts
Two-floor craft beer bar on Carrington Street with a fortnightly Thursday open mic. Here are the key facts on Barley Twist at a glance. It books acoustic, singer-songwriter and open mic acts.
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SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksAcoustic+2 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get Barley Twist on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
Barley Twist 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 Barley Twist 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 Barley Twist
Barley Twist is a grassroots music venue in Nottingham. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Barley Twist books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Open mic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Nottingham venue directory.
Listing notes
Barley Twist is a two-floor craft beer bar and wine cellar run by Castle Rock Brewery, housed in a former sweetshop on Carrington Street, close to Nottingham railway station.
Live music here centres on Open Mic Round the Twist, hosted by Jimmy Evans every other Thursday from 7pm to 10pm. Entry is free and all musicians and music lovers are welcome.
Playing Barley Twist: what to know
There are no fixed live nights listed for Barley Twist - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Its listed genres start with acoustic. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. Barley Twist hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Nottingham.
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Find Barley Twist
Barley Twist is at 91 Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG1 7FE. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 78 rooms in our Nottingham venue directory.
The nearest station is Nottingham (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Barley Twist in Nottingham; NG1 7FE is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Nottingham this week, or find a band in Nottingham if you book the music.
Nothing is listed at Barley Twist on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Nottingham gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Nottingham venue directory.
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Barley Twist is #14 of 78 Nottingham venues for live music
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Common Questions
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These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Barley Twist. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
Barley Twist has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Nottingham venue directory.
Barley Twist books Acoustic, Singer-songwriter, Open mic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Barley Twist 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 Barley Twist. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Barley Twist describes itself as hosting open mic nights — check with the venue for the current night, or browse the Nottingham Open Mic Finder.
91 Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG1 7FE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Nottingham venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Nottingham 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 Nottingham (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NG1 7FE. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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