Bristol

The Fleece

Rock venue in a former sheep market, since 1982

The Fleece

Rock venue in a former sheep market, since 1982

Club
live music club
Temple Meads & Redcliffe
United Kingdom
Check tickets →
Open in Maps

Ticket links go to the official seller. NightFind may earn a small commission.

Bristol's largest independent venue, in a grade II* listed former sheep market on St Thomas Street, with gigs and Saturday indie nights.

The Fleece has put on gigs since 1982 in a grade II* listed building on St Thomas Street, Redcliffe, that was first used as a sheep trading market in the 1800s. It calls itself Bristol's largest independent venue. Radiohead, Oasis, Muse, Jeff Buckley and Amy Winehouse all played here, and a 2021 redesign brought a bigger stage, a new PA and full accessibility.

Gig doors usually open at 19:00, with alternative, rock and metal at the core. On Saturdays in October 2026 the room turns into Propaganda, an indie club night from 23:00 at about £6, and Club Tropicana runs 80s nights. Not for you if you want electronic music.

Known for

Capacity
Entry
≈ £6 (club nights)
Age
18+
Club nights
Payment
Cloakroom
Peak
00:00–02:30
Worth knowing

Club nights are 18+ with photo ID; gig tickets sell in advance.

What you'll hear

Indie, rock, metal, alternative, 80s

Plan your night

Guest list

Reservations

Dress code

Drinks and food

Happy hour

Drink prices

Price level

Outdoor and smoking

Getting in

  • Propaganda, the indie club night, runs on Saturdays from 23:00.
  • Gig doors are usually at 19:00.
  • Loco Klub, under Temple Meads, is a short walk away.

History

Facts checked on

· Sources:

Opening hours
Monday
Varies by event
Tuesday
Varies by event
Wednesday
Varies by event
Thursday
Varies by event
Friday
Varies by event
Saturday
Varies by event
Sunday
Varies by event
Practical
City
Bristol
Area
Temple Meads & Redcliffe
Type
Club

Price level

Opened

Address
12 St Thomas Street, Bristol BS1 6JJ
Getting there
On St Thomas Street in Redcliffe, about 10 minutes on foot from Temple Meads
Accessible
Fully accessible, with a dedicated viewing area

Official links

Instagram

Instagram ↗

Phone