Bristol Rock n' Roll Tour & The Granary Club Bar
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Visit much-loved venues and locations in over 20 stops. Passing The Locarno, Hippodrome, Louisiana,- hear all about the famous acts who played there. From The Beatles, Sinatra, to Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, these stars' greatness knows no end. Stop by Dug Out on Park Row where in the mid-80s, the Bristol music scene kicked off with Wild Bunch and Daddy G.
Your tour will be led by rock fan and former music manager John. He knows all the inside stories behind the greatest rock ’n’ roll venues in town. Find out how these legendary venues helped shape Bristol today.
The tour ends with a visit to the location of the legendary Granary Club where legends like Robert Plant, Motorhead, Billy Idol, Supertramp, Slade, Genesis, Dire Straits & more all once performed! The new bar will be also open for drinks after the tour!
The walk includes some steep steps so please contact the host to discuss any mobility concerns.
Minimum fitness level required.
Age restrictions: 18+
| Adult | £9 |
| Student | £7 |
| Senior Citizen | £8 |
| Concession (Students/Unwages and any NHS/Blue light staff) | £7 |
What people are saying
Jul 2024
John was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly, tour was very informative and interesting
Jun 2024
John was so knowledgeable and made it a really enjoyable couple of hours
Sep 2023
Great tour guide, really interesting and fun! Cool locations and facts.
How to get there
Yuup extras
- Includes a pub stop!
Facilities
- Experience takes place outdoors
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
On the day
- Flat shoes are advised as some large steps feature at the start of the tour.
- For any mobility questions please just message the host.
- Tour is fully outdoors so please bring appropriate clothing.
- The closest bus stop for the start of the tour is The Triangle, Clifton.
- The tour ends in Queen Square
Changes happen, don't worry
You'll be hosted by
John Hughes
John is a seasoned Bristol tour guide with nearly 20 years of experience sharing the city’s hidden stories. His award-winning Haunted and Hidden tour blends eerie local history with sharp humour and has been featured on TV’s Most Haunted and BBC's Point's West earning TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Post-lockdown, he launched Rock’n’Roll Walking Tours, celebrating Bristol’s vibrant music scene, shaped by his decades as a promoter and band manager.
His latest venture, the TV & Film Walking Tour of Bristol, takes guests through iconic filming locations while sharing behind-the-scenes tales and celebrity stories. With his deep local knowledge and engaging storytelling, John continues to offer entertaining and original ways to explore the city.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Bristol Historical Walking Tours.