Historic Pub & Music Room · Bath · BA1 1EQ

The Grapes

In addition to its legendary pub status, this historic venue acts as an intimate, essential hub for live roots music. It schedules regular weekly traditional Irish jam sessions, intimate acoustic folk acts, and Gypsy jazz performances, providing a brilliantly atmospheric, close-up musical experience.

Cap. 80 3-4 nights a week Folk, Traditional Irish, Acoustic, Jazz, Americana

Opening hours

Monday 12:00-23:00
Tuesday 12:00-23:00
Wednesday 12:00-23:00
Thursday 12:00-00:00
Friday 12:00-01:00
Saturday 12:00-01:00
Sunday 12:00-22:30

Door times for events may differ — check the venue listing.

Venue details

Address
14 Westgate St, Bath, BA1 1EQ
Capacity
80
Genres
Folk, Traditional Irish, Acoustic, Jazz, Americana
Accessibility
Ground floor bar area is fully accessible; upper music space has step access.

What the room is like

At a capacity of around 80, this is one of Bath's small rooms — close enough to the stage that the sound carries without a PA fighting the space. Small rooms sell out quietly, so book rather than turning up.

The programme leans Folk, Traditional Irish, Acoustic, Jazz and Americana, with live music on 3-4 nights a week. Listings change constantly — our live events feed carries what's actually on sale.

There's a bar on site and food is served.

Access

Ground floor bar area is fully accessible; upper music space has step access.

Access details change with the room layout for a given show, so contact the venue directly to confirm before booking if you have specific requirements — +44 1225 727060.

Getting there and getting home

The Grapes is at 14 Westgate St, Bath, BA1 1EQ. It holds 80 people, making it the smallest of the 8 rooms in this guide. It runs as a historic pub and music room. Live music runs 3-4 nights a week.

A room this small sells out without making noise about it — book rather than turning up, particularly at weekends. Access: Ground floor bar area is fully accessible; upper music space has step access.

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A night out in Bath

The Grapes is at 14 Westgate St, Bath, so a central room means you can walk back after the encore instead of chasing a taxi.

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The Grapes — frequently asked

When is The Grapes open?
The Grapes opening hours: Monday: 12:00-23:00, Tuesday: 12:00-23:00, Wednesday: 12:00-23:00, Thursday: 12:00-00:00, Friday: 12:00-01:00, Saturday: 12:00-01:00, Sunday: 12:00-22:30. Hours may vary when live events are running — always check the venue website for event-specific door times.
What type of music does The Grapes put on?
The Grapes programmes folk, traditional irish, acoustic, jazz, americana. Live music runs 3-4 nights a week. Check the venue's what's-on page for the current week's listings.
How big is The Grapes?
The Grapes has a capacity of approximately 80. It is one of Bath's smaller, more intimate live music spaces.
Where is The Grapes in Bath?
The Grapes is at 14 Westgate St, Bath, BA1 1EQ. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is The Grapes accessible?
Ground floor bar area is fully accessible; upper music space has step access.
How do I get tickets for events at The Grapes?
Tickets for The Grapes events are typically available through the venue's own website (https://thegrapesbath.co.uk/) or through general ticketing platforms such as Ticketmaster, Dice, or Eventbrite depending on the event. Some smaller nights are pay-on-the-door — check the event listing for the booking method.

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