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About The Bierkeller
The Bierkeller is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Nottingham with a standing capacity of approximately 400. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Bierkeller is a lively three-floor, three-bar Bavarian beer hall and entertainment complex at 11-13 Friar Lane in Nottingham city centre (NG1 6DA), with a sizeable capacity (around 400). Alongside its weekend Oompah band sessions it runs a popular open mic every Thursday at 8pm, free to perform and free to watch. It's a well-equipped night for a city-centre venue: performers can grab the house guitar, bass or drums, or just bring their voice, with a vocal PA in place — so solo acts, duos and full bands can all play. The crowd is a mix of working musicians, students and locals out for the night. Just turn up and put your name down.
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Nights The Bierkeller usually has live music — typical start 20:00
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13 Friar Lane, City Centre, Nottingham, NG1 6DA
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The Bierkeller has a standing capacity of approximately 400, classed as a medium venue. See all Nottingham venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Bierkeller hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Nottingham Open Mic Finder.
13 Friar Lane, City Centre, Nottingham, NG1 6DA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Nottingham venues nearby.
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