Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
3 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Bodega
The Bodega is a grassroots music venue in City Centre, Nottingham with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics, plus an in-house sound engineer — so you can travel light.
The Bodega books Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Nottingham venue directory.
The Bodega is one of Nottingham's most important grassroots music venues, at 23 Pelham Street in the city centre (NG1 2EG). Running since its first gig on 30 November 1999 — over 25 years — the roughly 150-capacity room has launched countless new bands and was crowned Grassroots Champion at the 2025 UK LIVE Awards and won Spirit of the Scene at the 2025 Music Week Awards. It hosts touring and emerging indie, alternative and pop acts, plus DJ nights and festival showcases such as Dot To Dot. With a professional PA, in-house engineer and full backline, it's a key rung on the UK live-music ladder for rising artists.
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23 Pelham Street, City Centre, Nottingham, NG1 2ED
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Full backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics. In-house sound engineer included. Bring your own instrument and pedals. Looking for other venues with full backline? Browse Nottingham venues and filter by backline.
The Bodega books Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Bodega has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Nottingham venues for size comparisons.
Yes — The Bodega hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Nottingham Open Mic Finder.
23 Pelham Street, City Centre, Nottingham, NG1 2ED. See the map below for directions. Browse more Nottingham venues nearby.
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