Epic Coffee Bar

Been to plenty of places around the country to watch gigs and have to say this is the best small to medium sized venue I've been to. No, it's not an architectural masterpiece like a lot of the old venues but what it does mean is...... A well laid out room with a high enough stage that you get a good view from anywhere with no pesky pillars getting on the way, we were there on a sold out night (approx 900) and around the periphery there was plenty of room so that you didn't feel like you'd been jammed in a sardine can and could move around freely. Likewise the place is clearly well ventilated so you didn't get in a sweaty mess (though I appreciate some like this...🤷🏼‍♂️) and you always felt there was fresh air to breathe. Bar runs the whole length of one side of the venue and is exceptionally well staffed, I never waited more than a couple of minutes for a drink and generally was served immediately. Prices for alcohol were reasonable in the current climate though I would argue that bottled water was on the expensive side. Toilets were clean and tidy (a bit bigger would be nice but you can say that about anywhere). But the big clincher for me and the one reason music fans should go to this place is the sound quality, we watched 3 bands over 3 hours (headlined by Skindred) and each one of them sounded superb. Loud enough to be enjoyed but with no distortion or feedback it's possibly the first gig I've ever been to in 30 odd years where my ears didn't ring afterwards. Whoever set the soundstage/pa up in this place deserves a pat on the back and should be used as a template for other venues. Best sounding venue I've ever been to and as good a reason to travel all the way to Norwich!

I'd never heard of Epic Studios in Norwich, but I'm glad I discovered them. They're a studio area for broadcasting but also double as an events venue. I discovered that Alexander O'Neal was appearing there on a night as part of his 'Goodbye' tour. I bought the tickets as an early birthday gift for my husband. Unfortunately, due to a technical problem with my email, I lost the saved email, which held the e-tickets. I emailed asking if it was possible to have the tickets reissued, which they very kindly did. The venue itself is as the description; it's a studio. There's a stage at one end and a bar down the edge of the space. Prices were great; 2 bottles of Peroni and a can of Red Bull was £14.50. I have mobility issues and was worried as we entered as there are a lot of stairs up to studio level. They kindly took me to the lift. There is very little seating; this is a venue for dancing! There were long benches along the back and one side for those who didn't feel they could stand for the entire evening. Overall, the venue is great, with helpful and friendly staff. With an increasing number of groups and artists, including them on their tour venue list, I'd recommend you give it a go if you get the chance. Date of experience: 13 October 2023

Did a Bottomless Brunch today (23/9/23) at Epic Studios. Wow, out of the whole experience, I’ve got to credit the lighting guy (baseball cap right at the back) for the ‘epic’ party lighting. Could see he was right into the moment and it showed. Really really fantastically executed. These live venues all NEED a guy like him!!