At a glance, The Pulpit in Old Town, Swindon is summed up below. It books americana, folk and alt-country acts. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.
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Standing capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music
Varies
Today·Open
12:00–22:00Closes in 6h 00m 08s
Backline
TBC
Books
Americana · Folk · Alt-country
01 — Inside the room
4 photos
4 photos show the inside of The Pulpit, from the stage to the bar. It books americana, folk and alt-country acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Before you book The Pulpit, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It books americana, folk and alt-country acts. Members can vote to bring this venue onto GigXchange.
The Pulpit is at 7 Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BJ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 17 rooms in our Swindon venue directory.
Nobody from The Pulpit is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books americana, folk and alt-country acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The Pulpit publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
Mon
14:00–22:00
Tue
14:00–23:00
Wed
14:00–23:00
Thu
14:00–23:00
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 Pulpit 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
Old Town, Swindon
About The Pulpit
This is the background on The Pulpit, from the venue and its listings. It books americana, folk and alt-country acts. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Pulpit is a grassroots music venue in Old Town, Swindon. It books Americana, Folk, Alt-country, Roots; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The Pulpit is a craft beer micropub and music venue at 7 Devizes Road, in Swindon's Old Town, with gigs from 8pm and free entry (bring cash for the artists' tip jar).
Its line-ups lean towards Americana, roots, folk and alt-country singer-songwriters, and Swindon Folk Club presents shows here too. The pub calls itself "Swindon's small micropub with big character" and was formerly The Little Hop.
It is run by White Horse Taverns and is open every day, from 2pm Monday to Thursday and from noon Friday to Sunday.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
Nothing is listed at The Pulpit on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Swindon gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.
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Last updated: 1 November 2026
The Pulpit — Quick Facts
Small Old Town micropub and music venue for Americana, folk and roots. Here are the key facts on The Pulpit at a glance. It books americana, folk and alt-country acts.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksAmericana+3 moreOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
Member votes0votes to get The Pulpit on GigXchangeGigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails - every vote tells the venue artists want to book it here.
The stage kit at The Pulpit 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 Pulpit
The Pulpit is a grassroots music venue in Old Town, Swindon. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Pulpit books Americana, Folk, Alt-country, Roots acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Swindon venue directory.
Listing notes
The Pulpit is a craft beer micropub and music venue at 7 Devizes Road, in Swindon's Old Town, with gigs from 8pm and free entry (bring cash for the artists' tip jar).
Its line-ups lean towards Americana, roots, folk and alt-country singer-songwriters, and Swindon Folk Club presents shows here too. The pub calls itself "Swindon's small micropub with big character" and was formerly The Little Hop.
It is run by White Horse Taverns and is open every day, from 2pm Monday to Thursday and from noon Friday to Sunday.
Playing The Pulpit: what to know
There are no fixed live nights listed for The Pulpit - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. It lists americana among the genres it books. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Pulpit hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first.
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Find The Pulpit
The Pulpit is at 7 Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BJ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 17 rooms in our Swindon venue directory.
The nearest station is Swindon (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Pulpit in Old Town, Swindon; SN1 4BJ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 3 other venues in Old Town, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Swindon this week, or find a band in Swindon if you book the music.
Nothing is listed at The Pulpit on GigXchange right now. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Swindon gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight. Or browse the wider Swindon venue directory.
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The Pulpit is #9 of 17 Swindon venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Pulpit. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Pulpit. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page. Can't see your question? Send it to us with a correction.
The Pulpit has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Swindon venue directory.
The Pulpit books Americana, Folk, Alt-country, Roots. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Pulpit has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for The Pulpit. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for The Pulpit. Browse the Swindon Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
7 Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BJ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Swindon venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Swindon vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Swindon (rail station), about 25 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is SN1 4BJ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
GigXchange doesn't publish venue phone numbers or emails. The Pulpit hasn't claimed its page yet — vote to bring it on, or claim it free if you run it.
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