I’m not local but I’ve been to two gigs here with a friend who lives in the city. Giant Drag a few years ago and Blondshell most recently.
It’s a really cool and unique venue on a boat in the city.
I love that they have an accessibility scheme, as lot of smaller venues do not. Sadly I’m unable to
When to see Lord of the Lost supported by Esoterica, what a gig and what an amazing venue, highly recommended
Generally Thursday is the best day for clubbing if you like indie music, if not the 241 drinks might help you enjoy the music ;) Giggs are great there and the staff and security are super nice.
Superb little music venue with great atmosphere in an unusual and quirky setting. It’s a converted boat with plenty of the walls being the hull of the boat so gives a nice industrial feel.
The stage area is down in the hill of the boat with the stage at one end, some gallery standing running around
I just want to shout out the staff member katie she was so lovely and kind to me letting me grab fresh air and checking on me when i was outside. She provided comfort and tissues when I desperately needed support!! Genuinely if anyone deserves a bonus it’s her! thank you so much katie🩷
saw stone live here, absolutely LOVED it!!!! great venue, very unique, all round good atmosphere here. very easy to get to as well.
Free entry on Thekla Thursday is a con, don’t bother and just pay the entry fee. Pressure night music is hit and miss but atmosphere was good. Expensive drinks but to be expected
Great venue.. attended to watch a gig by Robert Jon & The Wreck, can't fault the venue or the staff.. Will definitely be back in the future 👍
Wanted to have a reason to visit for years - Lord of the Lost gave me that reason. Loved every moment. Quirky, unusual, and a boat. I love boats…
Awesome venue, it’s a boat ! The live music was electrifying and straight through body and soul. Amazing would highly recommend any gig here.
Went to a gig here and had a great time - sound was spot on, good choice at the bar and staff are all really friendly!
Thekla is undeniably and iconic location in Bristol and I had a brilliant time there on Thursday this week. However, the mould in the womens bathroom was not iconic and frankly disgusting, not in a grunge way. Also the music was great, however the DJ looked like she’d rather be getting root canal su
Osman, best bouncer in the world, made me feel so safe and I could get down. What a boy!! make sure he's there every day
lovely chilled staff and the punters are fun and a joy to be around. the gig was great, nice to be on a boat.
Saw Starbenders live on the 16th Oct. Great night, top sound, great atmosphere, great bar staff and good prices on drinks top venue
Latoya the bouncer makes the clhb incredible she’s so kind and lush and is the best worker there alwahs working hard!! Clhb is fun music Is good and Latoya is my queen without Latoya thejla would be mid!!! Latoya is the best
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