As Wreckless Eric he needs little introduction — he wrote and recorded the classic Whole Wide World and had a hit with it back in 1977. Since then it's been a hit for countless other artists including The Monkees, Cage The Elephant, and Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day. Eric’s version featured in the 2022...
Welcome to our monthly Open Mic Night (1st Wednesday of every month) Hosted by Sarah Larkham & Elliot Hall, we welcome musicians and music lovers alike. We can get very busy, so if you wish to play, you can book your slot in advance. Simply message us on our dedicated Facebook Page (clickable link below)...
Rachel Fairburn (“Very much the rock’n’roll star of British comedy”- Rolling Stone) - (“Fairburn delivers…with sadistic glee” – Guardian) - (“Mouth Almighty” – Her Friends) is back with a brand-new tour for 2023. She’ll be casting her acerbic eye over everything from your children to her pretentious new alcohol-free life (accurate at time of writing). She’s...
Saxophonist Sam Crockatt returns to the club as band leader, with a formidable line-up all of whom lead their own projects and are recognised as fine composers. Having graduated from the Royal Academy, Sam Crockatt formed a band with Gwilym Simcock, Oli Hayhurst, and Ben Reynolds leading to debut recording Howeird in 2008, which won...
Life is a stress: full of rushed breakfasts, angry people, internal conflict, and Jacob Rees-Mogg. But what happens when everything you thought was important – your problems, grievances against others, your very identity – simply disappears? Multi-award-winning and trail-blazing comedian, Paul Foot, is back on tour with Dissolve, his most personal, surprising and ground-breaking show ever. In...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Jimmy McGhie featuring Micky Overman & compere Meryl O'Rourke. Stand Up For The Weekend is our big Saturday night comedy show featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the entire show. A choice of table seats, reserved row seats, and unreserved...
Welcome to North Street Games Night. They charge £2 per person for every North Street Games Night at The Hen which includes an exclusive 25% off pizzas and burgers as well as entry into a prize draw. North Street Games 101: Different Ways to Play… – Let us know how many of you there are...
Abacus is a project run by Birmingham-based saxophonist, composer, and improvisor Liam Brennan. Formed in 2022, the project concept was heavily influenced by Omer Avital’s Asking No Permission which featured a 4-horn frontline. The music aims to combine concepts from both the jazz small group tradition as well as the big band lineage. It features...
Star of Live at the Apollo, Late Night Mash and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee, Helen Bauer brings a show all about the women in her life, from her mother to her best friend and that one girl who was mean in 2008. Oh, and Disney Princesses, obvs. Co-host of the smash-hit podcast Trusty Hogs and...
Brand-new show from everyone's favourite gobby Manc Princess and Edinburgh Comedy Awards' Best Newcomer nominee, Josh Jones. Josh's recent TV appearances include The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Ch4), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Dating No Filter (Sky), Comedy Central's Guessable, Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains and Comedy Central Live....
Stand Up For The Weekend with Carl Donnelly & Guests featuring Olga Koch & compere Jack Campbell Stand Up For The Weekend is our big Saturday night comedy show featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the entire show. A choice of table seats, reserved row seats,...
Welcome to North Street Games Night. They charge £2 per person for every North Street Games Night at The Hen which includes an exclusive 25% off pizzas and burgers as well as entry into a prize draw. North Street Games 101: Different Ways to Play… – Let us know how many of you there are...
Jakub Klimiuk Quintet is a new project combining modern jazz with influences from Scandinavian improvised music, Eastern European folk and contemporary classical pieces. The resultant repertoire, consisting of original compositions, is a highly energetic mix of scripted forms and free improvisation, drawing from various genres but at the same time staying deeply rooted in the...
Wasson? Award-winning comedian, tap dancer and Talksport radio host Charlie Baker brings an hour of stand-up drenched in manure, cider, and clotted cream to your village/town/cattle market. Comedy with a countryside accent. Imagine Jethro and Jack Black had a son. Job’s a good'un. Proper job. As seen on The Last Leg, House of Games, Harry Hill’s...
Pedal Premieres are delighted to host the Bristol premiere of Nothings For Free. In collaboration with RideBristol this will be a BIG end of year film night and another fantastic raffle at the Hen & Chicken. All profits from the night are being donated to Ride Bristol with the money being spent on our local trails! Early Bird...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Paul McCaffrey, Jake Lambert & compere Jeremy Flynn Stand Up For The Weekend is our big Saturday night comedy show featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. A choice of table seats, reserved row seats, and unreserved row seats...
Join us for an exciting **Bubble Show for St Peters Hospice** in Bristol Prepare to be amazed and delighted by Maxwell the Bubbleologist's magical world of bubbles. With mesmerizing displays, jaw-dropping tricks, and enchanting music, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for the whole family. Located in the heart of Bristol, our venue offers a...
Join us for an exciting **Bubble Show for St Peters Hospice** in Bristol Prepare to be amazed and delighted by Maxwell the Bubbleologist's magical world of bubbles. With mesmerizing displays, jaw-dropping tricks, and enchanting music, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for the whole family. Located in the heart of Bristol, our venue...
Hannah Aldridge grew up on the muddy banks of Muscle Shoals - her birthright is music and Alabama. A reckoning between her coming-of-age in the South and a lifetime of trying to create an identity outside of it, her songs strike a delicate balance between rebellion and self-discovery. These two themes weave through Aldridge's gifted...
It’s time to grab the mic and sing your heart out – solos, duets, and group singalongs are all welcome. Join us for a relaxed, friendly evening of sharing our favourite songs. Karaoke nights are on every last Wednesday of the Month. Free shot for the first 10 singers Cocktails 2 for £10 Double up...
Saxophonist Jack Mac divides his time between Cardiff and Bristol and has been playing music professionally for over a decade now. He has collaborated with some of the UK's and US's finest up-and-coming musicians. Heavily influenced by the styles of New Orleans jazz and funk groups such as Dr. John, Jon Cleary, and Galactic, Jack...
Luverly! Stephen K Amos is back with a brand new show, after treading the boards of London's West End in the smash hit musical My Fair Lady, playing the iconic role of Alfred P. Doolittle. What a mad couple of years it’s been! How did you get through it all? Stephen’s solution... find the funny. The opportunity...
After a 2022 sell-out run, the world’s funniest alcohol experts, The Thinking Drinkers, are back in quizness with a brand new show that serves up FIVE DISCERNING DRINKS for everyone. A comedy quiz & illuminating tasting, it’s funny, fascinating, you’ll laugh a lot, learn loads and enjoy five first-class drinks. Drinks experts on Channel 4's Sunday...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Ben Norris Featuring Naomi Cooper & Clint Edwards Ben Norris is a genuine "circuit legend" who is one of a handful of acts that have been headlining for more than two decades. He is highly experienced and hugely well-respected and is renowned for his innate ability to improvise as well...
Hard Rain (led by Bristol musicians Sarah Larkham - vocals, guitar, percussion/drums - and Elliot Hall - vocals, guitar, harmonica) are joined by Charlie Rose (violin, keyboard), Jakey Graupner (vocals, mandolin) and other musical friends for a spectacular night of songs by legendary troubadour Bob Dylan. From albums spanning the decades and featuring well-known songs...
The Climbing Film Tour is back for its 4th season with an awesome selection of short films celebrating the global climbing community. This year’s tour features the exclusive world premiere of TRANSCENDENCE which tells the story of professional cyclist, Adrien Costa, who turns to climbing after suffering a life-changing accident. Join world champion climber Liv...
N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), dubbed the ‘spirit molecule,’ is an extremely potent short acting psychedelic substance. It is found naturally in the human body and is abundant in other areas of nature. It has been theorised that DMT is released at birth, near-death experiences and even when we dream! The traditional indigenous use of DMT in the...
Eddie Gripper is an English pianist, composer, and educator based in Cardiff, Wales. Born and raised in Oxford, he first moved to Cardiff in 2018 to study under the tutelage of Huw Warren before graduating with First Class Honours from Cardiff University. Since then Eddie has established himself as a prominent pianist/improviser, composer, and educator...
Featuring Garrett Millerik & Guests The Comedy Box will be hosting 3 quality live stand-up shows on Saturday nights in December. Enjoy a 2 course Christmas meal downstairs in the main bar before heading upstairs to The Studio for an evening of laughter with some of the best comedians on the circuit. Once you purchase these package...
Featuring Matt Green plus compere Jeremy Flynn Stand Up For The Weekend is our big Saturday night comedy show featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. A choice of table seats, reserved row seats and unreserved row seats are available. Headliner: Garrett Millerick Garrett Millerick...
Christmas Eve, and Santa's 149th wife, Claudia Claus, despairs of him. He's hooked on video games and hasn't delivered a present in person for thirteen years, meaning kids now stop believing in him aged three and a half. When Claudia and her semi-competent elves take over Santa's long night of deliveries, an encounter with an...
