Live Music — Pubs in Taunton
Discover live music pubs in Taunton. Browse our directory to find the perfect pub.
Found 19 live music pubs in Taunton
Black Horse Inn
36 Bridge Street, Taunton TA1 1UD
One of only 6 pubs, in Taunton, that externally is as it was in 1840. Situated a few yards from the town centre main bridge on the north side.
Brazz
Castle Bow, Taunton TA1 1NF
Part of the 5 star Castle Hotel including the Bow Bar, this restaurant, bar, café is open all day and serves food from 7am-9pm (10pm Thursday-Saturday). Food is locally sourced and the menu is extensive, but you don’t have to eat. There is a strong coffee trade through the day and drinks trade from early evening with the after-works drinkers followed by a later surge of those on a night out. Cool, sophisticated and welcoming.
Brewhouse Theatre
Coal Orchard, Taunton TA1 1JL
Only open for drinks when theatre is open for performances.
Ale House
78 Station Road, Taunton TA1 1PD
This local's pub on a main road junction was originally called the Cricketers Arms. A central bar with 5 hand pumps serves distinct areas around the periphery. It's very popular especially when there are major televised sporting events such as football, rugby or cricket. Saturday evening you may find a live band and an open mic night operates on a Sunday. Other events such as quiz nights are frequent and details can be found on the facebook page. Near to Taunton station.
Crown & Sceptre
74-76 Station Road, Taunton TA1 1NX
On a major road junction and close to the railway station, this is a large early 20th century building. A long bar serves a large room at the front whilst a side room features a pool table and a darts board. Live music is featured on Fridays and Saturdays. Accommodation is available.
Flying Horse
123 Wandsworth Drive, Taunton TA1 2HH
The Flying Horse is popular family pub just 200 yards from the town centre and just up the road from Taunton Football Club. Inside is open plan but well segregated with the sports area on one side which leads to a snug then on to the family and dining area. Bar Food is served daily with a good choice of traditional favourites. A whole range of outdoor activities is provided such as football, skittles, quoits and swingball and for tots there is a ball pool and sandpit.
Kings Arms
22 Staplegrove Road, Taunton TA1 1DQ
The red brick Kings Arms was rebuilt in 1904 following a fire to the original 17th Century coaching inn. The current building is full of character and caters for drinkers and diners alike. There are 3 handpulls on the bar whilst down the left side is an extensive seating area leading to the beer garden and smoking area. This area features a traditional red telephone box - sadly no longer in use. More intimate areas can be found at the front of the pub. Homecooked lunches and evening meals are served using local produce. Online pre-ordering is available for lunch on weekdays. Community events are supported with Ladies (Mondays) and Mens (Tuesdays) skittle leagues. Live entertainment is featured, usually at weekends.
Molly Malones
37 Tancred Street, Taunton TA1 1SP
Formerly the Malt and Hops, this pub re-opened under it's new name in late 2013. You might think that it's just another Irish theme pub, but whilst it boasts Irish ephemera, it serves cask ale too. It's Irish theme comes because the new owners are Irish and also run the Racehorse pub nearby. It has been tastefully refurbished with comfortable seating and is now a free house. 3 hand pulls on an L- shaped bar serve an Otter beer, Taylor's Landlord and a guest such as Bath Gem. Live entertainment is featured at weekends and darts and pool are available
Taunton Town Football Club
Wordworth Drive, Taunton TA1 2HG
Taunton Town football club bar is only open on match days. Ale is presently only canned ales and lagers. Bar snacks available on match days. The bar includes a skittle alley, dart boards, pool tables and sports on TV.
Plough Inn
75 Station Road, Taunton TA1 1PB
Situated close to the Railway Station and Somerset County Cricket ground. Village style free house is entered down a ginnel then through a heavy wooden door dividing into several split level sitting and eating areas. The narrow bar extends down one wall which serves mostly locally brewed cask ales and ciders straight from the barrels that are situated behind the bar. Open fire in the colder months. Has a good reputation for award winning pub pies served with mash potatoes and mushy peas. Somerset CAMRA cider pub of the year 2013.
Princess Royal
25 Canon Street, Taunton TA1 1SW
The Princess Royal is a traditional family and community oriented pub on a side street within a few minutes walk of the town centre and the cricket ground. A central entrance leads into the bar area which features 3 handpulls, mostly dispensing national brands. Lunch is served daily and traditional pub games including pool, darts and skittles are available. Live music is featured on Saturday evenings. Skittles, darts and football teams are supported.
Retro Club
48 East Street, Taunton TA1 3NA
A weekend club & disco serving a mix of cocktails, bottled beers and ciders in a plush environment. Live music and DJ’s until late Friday and Saturday evening only.
Lawns Social Club
Mary Street, Taunton TA1 3PE
The Lawns Social Club (formerly the Royal British Legion) is in central Taunton. There are currently two operational bar areas, one for members and one for events with food only available if booked in advance for events.
St Andrews Mens Club
6 Kingston Road, Taunton TA2 7SB
A members club which holds regular entertainment. With 4 full size snooker tables, pool and darts. Also shows sky and bt sports.
Waggon
Dorchester Road, Taunton TA2 7JN
Traditional estate pub without real ale. Sometimes referred to as the Waggon & Horses.
Victoria Gate
51-52 East Reach, Taunton TA1 3EZ
The Victoria Gate is a thriving town centre pub with regular live music. The pub is popular with local residents for its sports-viewing facilities, pool and darts teams. Traditional pub grub available. At this time no cask ale available.
Wyvern Social Club
Mountfields Road, Taunton TA1 3BJ
For over 30 years this club has been a great venue to drink real ales and now real cider. A members only club with a visitors licence. A CAMRA membership card can be produced to be signed in as a guest. The club is the hub for the rugby, cricket and squash clubs who use the attached playing fields. Somerset Branch Club of the Year 2018, 2019 and 2020. Annual beer festival in October. Bus routes only relevant for Saturday daytime. Special events on Saturdays may alter opening times and food availability. Same manager for past 37 years and deputy manager for past 25 years.
68 Club
68 Cheddon Rd, Taunton TA2 7DW
Formerly the Royal Air Force Association Club from 1959 to 2017. This club is a members only but CAMRA members are aways welcome. Please show your card on entry. With Town Service 1 bus stop outside, it is within easy reach of Town Centre and just 10min north of Rail Station. A very friendly club which has large function hall that can be noisy at times. To the right of main door you will find a very cosy quiet loung bar. Worth a visit if in this part of the town. In addition to the cask ales there is also some real ale in bottles.
Cricketers
15/16 High Street, Taunton TA1 3PJ
A new venture very like a Wetherspoons regarding food and drinks range except very little real ale.