Bristol

Thekla

Gigs and club nights in the hold of a ship

Thekla

Gigs and club nights in the hold of a ship

Club
live music club
Old City & Harbourside
United Kingdom
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Former cargo ship moored at Mud Dock, with gigs in a 400-capacity hold and drum and bass, indie and reggaeton club nights.

Thekla is a former cargo ship moored on The Grove at East Mud Dock, in the Floating Harbour. It opened as a floating theatre and art gallery in 1982 and became a club in the early nineties. The stage sits in the 400-capacity hold, and the 170-capacity bar upstairs works as a second room on club nights. Stormzy, Phoebe Bridgers and Mitski have played here.

Gigs fill the early evening, and club nights start at 22:00 and are 18+. Recent tickets ran from £13.50 for General Levy to £21.55 for Charlie Tee's drum and bass night. Access is limited and there is no accessible toilet, though some seated spaces are kept for each show. Not for you if you need step-free access or plenty of room to move.

Known for

Capacity
≈ 400
The hold, plus a 170-capacity bar upstairs
Entry
£13.50–22
Age
18+
Club nights; photo ID checked
Payment
Cloakroom
Peak
00:30–02:30
Worth knowing

Club nights are 18+ with photo ID; the drum and bass nights sell out in advance.

What you'll hear

Drum and bass, indie, hip-hop, reggaeton, live music

Plan your night

Guest list

Reservations

Dress code

Drinks and food

Happy hour

Drink prices

Price level

Outdoor and smoking

Getting in

  • Buy the drum and bass nights early: they are the priciest tickets on the boat.
  • Ask for a seated space when you book if you need one.
  • Small Bar on King Street is a short walk away for a drink first.

History

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Opening hours
Monday
Varies by event
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Practical
City
Bristol
Area
Old City & Harbourside
Type
Club

Price level

Opened

Address
The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol BS1 4RB
Getting there
On the harbour at Mud Dock, a few minutes on foot from Queen Square and the Centre
Accessible
Limited wheelchair access; no accessible toilet; companion tickets and some seated spaces

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