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About Binks Yard
Binks Yard is a grassroots music venue in The Island Quarter, Nottingham with a standing capacity of approximately 100. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Binks Yard books Tribute Act acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Nottingham venue directory.
Binks Yard is a canal-side bar, kitchen and entertainment space in Nottingham's Island Quarter, off London Road. Its terrace boasts a huge outdoor stage and the largest outdoor screen in the East Midlands, hosting an eclectic programme of live music, tribute shows, sport and dance events through the warmer months. A buzzy, all-day destination venue rather than a traditional gig room.
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1 The Great Northern Close, The Island Quarter, Nottingham, NG2 3JL
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Binks Yard has a standing capacity of approximately 100, classed as a small venue. See all Nottingham venues for size comparisons.
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1 The Great Northern Close, The Island Quarter, Nottingham, NG2 3JL. See the map below for directions. Browse more Nottingham venues nearby.
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