The Grain Barge

The Grain Barge

Unique bar and music venue aboard a boat in Hotwells.


The Grain Barge is a boat on Bristol's harbourside owned by the Tobbaco Factory.

The boat consists of two floors, upstairs for eating and drinking and downstairs in the hold where the gigs happen. On deck there are pub benches for sunbathers/smokers.

The Grain Barge currently has regular live music on Friday evenings and occasional other nights. The venue can be a great place to see Bristol folk and jazz bands.

Though aboard a boat there's a surprisingly decent space to dance and service at the bars is always quick.

Gigs at the Grain Barge are usually around £3-5.

What's On At The Grain Barge

Jonah Hitchens and Clare Mactaggart at The Grain Barge
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contemporary jazz latin jazz gypsy jazz jazz funk
In Silver and Mike Dennis at The Grain Barge
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alternative pop experimental pop contemporary classical singer-songwriter hip hop
RatsRatsRats at The Grain Barge
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blues-rock hardcore-punk delta blues punk grunge
Paper Moon at The Flamingo Club at The Grain Barge
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bossa nova latin jazz jazz swing new orleans jazz
Trinomika play The Flamingo Club at The Grain Barge
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bebop contemporary jazz latin jazz jazz hard bop
Len Aruliah Plays at The Flamingo Club at The Grain Barge
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gypsy jazz jazz jazz funk hard bop swing
Peter Jones at The Flamingo Club at The Grain Barge
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bebop bossa nova contemporary jazz latin jazz jazz
James Chadwick Duo plays The Flamingo Club at The Grain Barge
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bebop contemporary jazz latin jazz jazz jazz funk
Karolina Griškutė Quartet at The Grain Barge
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contemporary jazz latin jazz jazz swing soul

Get a feel for The Grain Barge