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About The Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf is a grassroots music venue in Walsall, Walsall with a standing capacity of approximately 80. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Wheatsheaf books Blues, Rock, Covers, Tribute acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Walsall venue directory.
The Wheatsheaf is a friendly, open-plan community local at 4 Birmingham Road in Walsall, West Midlands (WS1 2NA) — trading on this site since 1801, once held by historic brewers Allsopp's and Ansells, briefly the Flock & Firkin in the 1990s, and restored in 2007. It serves four real ales (including two changing guests from local brewers) and runs live music most weekends, featuring blues, rock, covers and tribute acts, with a Thursday steak night and a beer terrace out back. A warm, dog-friendly grassroots room that books originals and covers; note the true town is Walsall, not central Birmingham.
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4 Birmingham Rd, Walsall, Walsall, WS1 2NA
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The Wheatsheaf books Blues, Rock, Covers, Tribute. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Wheatsheaf has a standing capacity of approximately 80, classed as a small venue. See all Walsall venues for size comparisons.
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4 Birmingham Rd, Walsall, Walsall, WS1 2NA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Walsall venues nearby.
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