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About Widcombe Social Club
Widcombe Social Club is a wharfside arts centre and community bar in Bath, with a members' bar that gives members discounted drinks. The programme covers comedy, live jazz, world and folk music, and classes. Gigs take place in a large open room for performing, and a downstairs room holds a bar with a large selection of spirits. Food is served to the table, and non-members are welcome alongside members. The club opens on Friday evenings only. Rooms can be hired for workshops and events, and private hire covers wedding receptions, birthday parties and film screenings.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wedding receptions, live jazz and folk gigs, private event hire and downstairs bar room.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wedding receptions, live jazz and folk gigs, private event hire and downstairs bar room.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often hold private events here, and the wedding reception, 30th birthday party and film screenings they describe all draw praise for the room and the staff. One reviewer says the manager took the stress out of a wedding reception, and another says staff went above and beyond for every hire requirement. Another group hosted a party for a second year, praising plentiful food and the tin foil kits staff handed out for leftovers. Close behind are the live gigs, with intimate jazz, world and folk nights that one reviewer says were at capacity every time, so they suggest booking well in advance. Others mention a music class performance and a Polish disco polo party. Friendly staff, a large selection of drinks and food served quickly to the table come up repeatedly. One reviewer notes the area has only residential parking, with free street spots further up a steep hill. Reviewers raise no real complaints.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often hold private events here, and the wedding reception, 30th birthday party and film screenings they describe all draw praise for the room and the staff. One reviewer says the manager took the stress out of a wedding reception, and another says staff went above and beyond for every hire requirement. Another group hosted a party for a second year, praising plentiful food and the tin foil kits staff handed out for leftovers. Close behind are the live gigs, with intimate jazz, world and folk nights that one reviewer says were at capacity every time, so they suggest booking well in advance. Others mention a music class performance and a Polish disco polo party. Friendly staff, a large selection of drinks and food served quickly to the table come up repeatedly. One reviewer notes the area has only residential parking, with free street spots further up a steep hill. Reviewers raise no real complaints.
Featured reviews
- Andrew Paton
“Have never eaten there. Puts on great events”
- judy smith
“Booked a room here for a workshop. It’s a brilliant place and convenient to get to. The staff are amazing and friendly. Definitely highly recommended.”
- Sid Crighton
“Excellent small venue for intimate jazz, world and folk gigs. They really get some excellent names in here, always worth booking well in advance as every show I’ve been to has been at capacity. A slickly run and very friendly little club.”
- Katie Skinner
“This is the second year that we've hosted a party at this venue and if anything thus year was better - the space is fantastic and the staff are excellent. The food was really good, and there was plenty- the staff gave us kits if tin foil to bring our leftovers home! Such a great space, a huge community asset.”
- Mr K.
“Amazing place to socialise! Fantastic range of drinks and super friendly staff! 👌 Food was prepared quickly and served to the table. Wonderful atmosphere! Live music 🎶 Summary.... 5⭐ Great space for private events.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“Bath’s best wharfside arts centre, bar and community venue open to all for a wide range of comedy and musical entertainment, food and classes, as well as private hire. Everyone welcome though members enjoy discounted bar prices and other benefits.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near Widcombe Social Club
- The Architect4.58830.4 mi£20–50ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
wedding receptions, sunday roast, fish and chips
- The Cork4.11,4020.5 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
karaoke booths, dog-friendly with water bowls, good drink selection
- The Boater, Bath4.11,4020.5 mi
pizza buffet, covered heated terrace, pizza truck
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widcombe Social Club | 4.5272 | — | — | wedding receptions, live jazz and folk gigs, private event hire |
| The ArchitectReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5883 | 0.4 mi | £20–50 | wedding receptions, sunday roast, fish and chips |
| The CorkReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.11,402 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | karaoke booths, dog-friendly with water bowls, good drink selection |
| The Boater, Bath | 4.11,402 | 0.5 mi | — | pizza buffet, covered heated terrace, pizza truck |
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