Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About Vivian Arms Hotel
Vivian Arms Hotel is a grassroots music venue in Sketty, Swansea with a standing capacity of approximately 90. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Vivian Arms — the "Vivs" — is a spacious, traditional-style pub on the main crossroads in Sketty at 104 Gower Road, Swansea (SA2 9BZ). It's a Marston's house known for good-value, tasty food (including a popular Sunday lunch and gluten-free options) and a lively atmosphere for live sport. For musicians there are two weekly slots: live music every Friday and an open mic every Tuesday, plus a general-knowledge quiz on Sundays and a music quiz on Wednesdays. With around 90 standing capacity, a PA, a pool table and inside/outside seating, it's a dependable local-pub gig spot for the Sketty area.
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104 Gower Rd, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9BZ
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Vivian Arms Hotel has a standing capacity of approximately 90, classed as a small venue. See all Swansea venues for size comparisons.
Yes — Vivian Arms Hotel hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Swansea Open Mic Finder.
104 Gower Rd, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9BZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Swansea venues nearby.
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