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The Platform Tavern

Q: What genres does The Platform Tavern book?

The Platform Tavern books Blues, R&b, Rock, Soul, Rockabilly, Americana, Country, Jazz. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Free-entry live blues, soul and roots pub by the old town wall at Town Quay

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 4 nights a week. Blues, R&b, Rock - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 1 Nov 2026

Here is The Platform Tavern in Town Quay, Southampton at a glance. It has live music 4 nights a week. It books blues, r&b and rock acts.

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In detail

Live music	4 nights a week
TodayClosed	12:00–22:00Opens in 4h 25m 31s
Backline	TBC
Books	Blues · R&b · Rock

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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Everything you need to know

Everything about The Platform Tavern that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 4 nights a week. It books blues, r&b and rock acts.

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The facts

Capacity	–
Live nights	Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Outdoor stage	No
Originals	Yes
Genres	BluesR&bRock
Website	platformtavern.com

The check

Status	Verified open
Last checked	1 Nov 2026
Checked against	Venue website

03 — Find The Platform Tavern

Town Quay

Getting there

You will find The Platform Tavern at Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2NY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 46 rooms in our Southampton venue directory.

Town Quay,
Southampton SO14 2NY

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The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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Nobody from The Platform Tavern is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books blues, r&b and rock acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

The Platform Tavern publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon	12:00–23:00
Tue	12:00–23:00
Wed	12:00–23:00
Thu	12:00–00:00
Fri	12:00–00:00
Sat	12:00–00:00
SunToday	12:00–22:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at The Platform Tavern 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

Town Quay, Southampton

About The Platform Tavern

Here is the story of The Platform Tavern in Town Quay, Southampton so far. It books blues, r&b and rock acts. It has live music 4 nights a week.

The Platform Tavern is a grassroots music venue in Town Quay, Southampton. It books Blues, R&b, Rock, Soul, Rockabilly, Americana, Country, Jazz; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

The ‌‌‍Platform Tavern is a pub on Town Quay, in Southampton's historic dockside, with free-entry live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, plus Sunday afternoons. It calls itself a legendary live blues venue, and the music covers blues, R&B, rock, soul, rockabilly, Americana, country and jazz. Evening sets usually finish around 11pm, and there is also a monthly rhythm and blues session. Inside, part of the old city walls is exposed behind a glass panel in a corner of the bar, and the kitchen serves food such as pies, fish and chips and pizzas.

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08 — What's on

Next 4

There are 4 upcoming gigs listed at The Platform Tavern. It has live music 4 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.

3Nov · Tue	Open Mic Night @ The Platform Tavern (3rd November) 18:00
17Nov · Tue	Open Mic Night @ The Platform Tavern (17th November) 18:00
1Dec · Tue	Open Mic Night @ The Platform Tavern (1st December) 18:00
15Dec · Tue	Open Mic Night @ The Platform Tavern (15th December) 18:00

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09 — Southampton league

Next 30 days

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01	The Brook up1	16 gigs
02	EngineRooms Southampton down1	9 gigs
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04	Papillon up1	3 gigs
05	The Railway Inn up1	3 gigs
06	Salisbury Arts Centre down2	2 gigs
07	The Platform Tavern This venue New	2 gigs
08	Balkan Nightclub And Sports Bar New	1 gig
09	Salisbury City Hall down1	1 gig
10	6 Barrels down1	0 gigs

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The Platform Tavern

Free-entry live blues, soul and roots pub by the old town wall at Town Quay

Venue at a glance The Platform Tavern · Southampton

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4 nights

Live music

Thu · Fri · Sat +1per week

12:00

Open today

until 22:00hours

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Blues

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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 12:00–23:00
Tue 12:00–23:00
Wed 12:00–23:00
ThuLive 12:00–00:00
FriLive 12:00–00:00
SatLive 12:00–00:00
SunLiveToday 12:00–22:00

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The Platform Tavern — Quick Facts

Free-entry live blues, soul and roots pub by the old town wall at Town Quay. Here are the key facts on The Platform Tavern at a glance.

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SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm

Live music4nights a weekThu · Fri · Sat · Sun

BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked

BooksBlues+7 moreOriginals and covers

Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

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Today12:00–22:00Opens in 4h 25m 31s

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

Directory statusVerified open

This pageNot yet claimed

Websiteplatformtavern.com

Opening times

The Platform Tavern this week

Mon 12:00–23:00

Tue 12:00–23:00

Wed 12:00–23:00

Thu 12:00–00:00 Live music

Fri 12:00–00:00 Live music

Sat 12:00–00:00 Live music

Sun· today 12:00–22:00 Live music

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Platform Tavern 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 The Platform Tavern

The Platform Tavern is a grassroots music venue in Town Quay, Southampton. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

The Platform Tavern books Blues, R&b, Rock, Soul, Rockabilly, Americana, Country, Jazz acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Southampton venue directory.

Listing notes
The ‌‌‍Platform Tavern is a pub on Town Quay, in Southampton's historic dockside, with free-entry live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, plus Sunday afternoons. It calls itself a legendary live blues venue, and the music covers blues, R&B, rock, soul, rockabilly, Americana, country and jazz. Evening sets usually finish around 11pm, and there is also a monthly rhythm and blues session. Inside, part of the old city walls is exposed behind a glass panel in a corner of the bar, and the kitchen serves food such as pies, fish and chips and pizzas.

Coming up at The Platform Tavern: Open Mic Night @ The Platform Tavern (3rd November), Open Mic Night @ The Platform Tavern (17th November) and Open Mic Night @ The Platform Tavern (1st December) — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

Playing The Platform Tavern: what to know

The Platform Tavern usually has live music on Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Its listed genres start with blues. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Platform Tavern isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Southampton.

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Find The Platform Tavern

You will find The Platform Tavern at Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2NY. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 46 rooms in our Southampton venue directory.

AddressTown Quay

AreaTown Quay, Southampton

PostcodeSO14 2NY

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Getting there

The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. The Platform Tavern is in Town Quay, Southampton — use SO14 2NY for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Southampton this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Southampton this weekend.

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The Southampton League

The Platform Tavern is #7 of 46 Southampton venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

# Move Venue Gigs
#1 ▲1 The Brook 16 gigs
#2 ▼1 EngineRooms Southampton 9 gigs
#3 – Suburbia 8 gigs
#4 ▲1 Papillon 3 gigs
#5 ▲1 The Railway Inn 3 gigs
#6 ▼2 Salisbury Arts Centre 2 gigs
#7 NEW The Platform Tavern This venue 2 gigs
#8 NEW Balkan Nightclub And Sports Bar 1 gig
#9 ▼1 Salisbury City Hall 1 gig
#10 ▼1 6 Barrels 0 gigs

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What equipment does The Platform Tavern provide?

The Platform Tavern has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Southampton venue directory.

What genres does The Platform Tavern book?

The Platform Tavern books Blues, R&b, Rock, Soul, Rockabilly, Americana, Country, Jazz. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at The Platform Tavern?

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What is the capacity of The Platform Tavern?

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Does The Platform Tavern have open mic nights?

Open mic information is not currently listed for The Platform Tavern. Browse the Southampton Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.

Where is The Platform Tavern?

Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2NY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Southampton venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Platform Tavern?

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What's the nearest station to The Platform Tavern?

The nearest station is Southampton Central (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SO14 2NY. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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The Platform Tavern in brief. The Platform Tavern in Town Quay, Southampton, is a live music room that books blues, r&b and rock. The live nights are most often Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Nearby rooms: The Railway Inn, The Rockstone and The Scholars Arms - or browse the full Southampton venue directory.

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The Platform Tavern

At a glance

01 — Inside the room

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find The Platform Tavern

Getting there

04 — Booking

Want to play here?

05 — Opening times

06 — What's on stage

07 — About

About The Platform Tavern

08 — What's on

09 — Southampton league

The Platform Tavern

The Platform Tavern — Quick Facts

The Platform Tavern this week

Booking Information

What's on Stage

About The Platform Tavern

Playing The Platform Tavern: what to know

Find The Platform Tavern

What's On at The Platform Tavern

The Southampton League

Common Questions

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Venues Near The Platform Tavern

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