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About Running Horse Live
Running Horse Live is a grassroots music venue in Radford, Nottingham. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Running Horse Live books Blues, Rock acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Nottingham venue directory.
The Running Horse (trading as Running Horse Live) is an iconic historic music pub at 16 Alfreton Road in the Radford / Canning Circus area of Nottingham (NG7), celebrated for its exceptional sound quality and respectful, music-focused crowd. Open primarily at weekends, it showcases local and international blues and rock bands on Friday and Saturday nights and runs an open-mic night on Thursdays, alongside a curated range of cask ales, craft beers and wines. A genuine grassroots gig room that welcomes both original acts and covers — a long-standing fixture of Nottingham's live blues and rock scene.
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Running Horse Live books Blues, Rock. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — Running Horse Live hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Nottingham Open Mic Finder.
16 Alfreton Rd, Radford, Radford, Nottingham, NG7 3NG. See the map below for directions. Browse more Nottingham venues nearby.
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