Live Music

Anson Rooms University Union, 1,200-capacity music venue hosting eclectic programme of new and established acts. Richmond Building, University of Bristol, 105 Queens Rd, Bristol BS8 1LN www.bristolsu.org.uk/groups

The Golden Lion Quiz nights, open-mike sessions & music acts from jazz & blues to American country in a lively bar. 244 Gloucester Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NZ 0117 924 6449 www.m.facebook.com/goldenlionbristol

One of the best things about Bristol’s live music scene is that every day is different. Live music runs deep in Bristol’s veins and the city has been home to some of the most influential and culturally relevant British musicians in the last 40 years ...

The Fleece Established venue for live indie music gigs in a former Victorian wool hall with a flagstone floor. 12 St Thomas St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6JJ 0117 945 0996 www.thefleece.co.uk/

St George’s Bristol World, jazz and classical music in a former Georgian church Great George St, Bristol BS1 5RR 0845 402 4001 www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk

The Louisiana Live bands nightly in a cosy room above a sprawling wood-floored pub. Wapping Rd, Bathurst Terrace, Bristol BS1 6UA 0117 926 5978 www.thelouisiana.net

Thunderbolt Bristol Top live bands and arts in small Victorian pub serving local real ales, cider and Sunday roasts. 124 Bath Rd, Totterdown, Bristol BS4 3ED 0117 373 8947 www.thethunderbolt.net

Exchange Exchange is a Community Benefit Society focused on supporting a wide range of musical projects and creative endeavours. 72, 73 Old Market St, Bristol BS2 0EJ www.exchangebristol.com

The Old England Dog-friendly public house in a historic setting with pints, coffee, pool tables & a beer garden. Regular live music -see website for details. 43 Bath Buildings, Montpelier, Bristol BS6 5PT 0117 944 1037 www.oldenglandbristol.co.uk

LeftBank Bar Set in a language school, this hip and intimate bar hosts regular live jazz and soul sessions. 128 Cheltenham Rd, Cotham, Bristol BS6 5RW www.leftbankbar.co.uk

The Old Duke Traditional live jazz every night in a buzzing old pub with bench tables on the cobbled street. 45 King St, Bristol BS1 4ER 0117 401 9661 www.theoldduke.co.uk