Inhibition - Venues

INDEX - A

2005-12-31T16:00:00.002+00:00

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Abinger Hatch, Abinger Hammer : Acoustic Couch, Bracknell : Albany, Guildford : Albion, East Molesey : Albion, Farnham : Alley Bar, Guildford : Anchor Inn, Godalming : Anchor, Knaphill : Anchor and Horseshoes, Burpham : Archee's Bar and Restaurant, Woking : Astolat, Guildford : Auberge, Guildford

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Abinger Hatch, Abinger Hammer

2005-12-12T16:00:00.000+00:00

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Description: The fact that this venue is pretty much in the middle of nowhere is both a plus and a minus. On the positive it gives it a quiet and rural atmosphere, on the negative it can be hard to find and takes a while to get there. On the right hand side is a long L-shaped brick fronted bar, with a thick wooden top, still with the tree curves. The ceiling has stained oak beams and uprights and there are plenty of old-fashioned kitchen type tables and chairs. It has small windows with dark red curtains, which can make it dark inside, though this can be cosy too. The walls are decorated with art prints, maps, mirrors, and photos of bygone sporting heroes. The floors in the front part of the bar are bare boards, there is a step down on the corner to a flagstone area with a large real fireplace. On the other side is a large dining room, complete with fake gas fire, almost real climbing plants, high chairs for young diners, and a piano. Beers on offer include Fosters, Kronenbourg 1664, San Miquel, Strongbow, Guinness, London Pride, and a selection of Ringwood real ales.

Address: Abinger Lane, Abinger Common, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6HZ

Tel: 01306 730737

Map: Find the Abinger Hatch on Google maps

Bands: Certified : Fluke : Manti : Mustangs : Prognosis : Shark Dentists, The :

Sharpees, The : Shooter : Usual Suspects, The

Acoustic Couch, Bracknell

2005-12-11T16:19:00.000+00:00

Description: A very quirky venue in the basement level of a Town Centre Car Park.

Address: The Ring, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1JG

Tel: 01306 730737

Website: https://theacousticcouch.co.uk

Map: Find the Acoustic Couch on Google maps

Bands: JOHNSON, Zach : Mantic Muddlers

Albany, Guildford

2005-12-10T16:00:00.000+00:00

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Description: This venue has a continental feel, with a long bar and high stools. The floor right in front of the bar is covered with stone tiles, on either side it is bare floorboards. The live music is on Tuesday nights, and they have just started a Tapes night on Wednesday's (but you need to book).

Address: 80 Sydenham Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3SA

Tel: 01483 572410

Website: http://www.thealbanypubguildford.co.uk/

Map: Find The Albany, Guildford on Google maps

Bands: Flat Pack Panda : Gavin and his Guitar : JAMES, Warrick (Jimmy) :

Albion, East Molesey

2005-12-09T16:00:00.000+00:00

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Description: First opened in 1830, this was one of the first beerhouses to open under the terms of a new law. It is a one room venue, set in the narrow streets across the road from Hampton Court railway station, and is a little oasis. It underwent a major refit in April 2006, so its hard to tell what it was like before, but the current decor is very homely. Though it has the all too familiar magnolia ceilings and black beams, the walls have a number of different styles that all seem to work together. There are two large fireplaces, one at either end, and backlit alcoves with some objet d'art in one corner, and even an old grandfather clock. The U-shaped wooden bar has a few stools and there's a couple of high continental style tables. The rest of the seating is provided by a multitude of leather armchairs and sofas, and upholstered benches. Entertainment is provided by 2 large screen LCD TVs and a fruit machine. Sadly this venue no longer has live music.

Address: 34-36 Bridge Rd, East Molesey, Surrey, KT8 9HA

Tel: 0208 9419421

Map: Find The Albion, East Molesey on Google maps

Bands: Elderly Brothers : Open Mic Night

Albion, Farnham

2005-12-08T16:00:00.000+00:00

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Address: 2 Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9QH

Tel: 01252 716602

Website: http://www.albion-farnham.co.uk

Map: Find The Albion, Farnham on Google maps

Bands: CRACKNELL, Vic : Dolomites, The

Alley Bar, Guildford

2005-12-07T13:53:00.000+00:00

Description: Formerly Fahrenheit55, this pint-sized venue is in the centre of Guildford, but up a narrow alley. The name, for those of you who either failed your "O" level chemistry, or have been on the wagon, refers to the perfect temperature to serve wine. It has multi-coloured walls and ceilings, with painted glass and print artworks. The small square terracota tiles on the floor in the main bar area, give it a mediteranian feel. Ground floor seating is provided by a couple of large sofas and poofs and high stools at the bar. There are more tables and and high stools on half of the mezzanine floor, reached by a bare pinewood staircase, with a green and red art installation made from padded bar stool seats. Beers on offer include Fosters, John Smith's, Kronenbourg Blanc, San Miguel and Guinness. Bottled beers such as Corona and Strongbow cider. They have nuts and some very tasty if expensive gourmet crisps. The only other entertainment apart from the wonderful live music is a computerised quiz/games machine. Theres a ciguarette machine too, but its life expectancy is hopefully limited. Most of the clientelle seem to be under 40.

Address: 3 Milkhouse Gate, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3EZ

Tel: 01483 579111

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Map: Find Alley Bar on Google maps

Bands: Amycanbe : ASHMORE, Liam : COLTMAN, Hugh : COX, Grant : CURTIS, Paula : EVELEIGH, Tim : FISHER, Indi : Fubar : GRANGER, Hils : HORSBURGH, James : JJMD : JOHNSTON, Byron : Joseph and the Imaginaries : LEE, Richard : MANNING, Jules : NEALE, Anna : ROCHE, Liv : THEUNISSON, Lisa : Silver Pulsars : Spotlight Cannibal : WILSON-TAYLOR, Andy : WHITE, Lorna : WildStar : Without Grace : WORRALL, Tom "Baby bear"

Anchor Inn, Godalming

2005-12-06T16:00:00.005+00:00

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Description: This venue is currently closed, waiting fro a new landlord. See PunchPubs.
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Address: 110 Ockford Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1RG
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Tel: 01483 424543
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Map: Find the Anchor, Godalming on Google maps

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Anchor, Knaphill

2005-12-05T16:00:00.001+00:00

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Description: Friendly and casual atmosphere. Selection of Lagers (Fosters, Stella Artois, Kronenbourg 1664), bitters, wines and spirits. Has been taken over by Fullers, the beer may change, but hopefully not the too much else. Large screen TVs for watching sports. Sadly this venue has ceased doing live music.

Address: High Street, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2PE

Tel: 01483 472677

Map: Find The Anchor on Google maps

Bands: BeatClub : BrightWhite : Catch22 : Don't Look Now : NiteTrain : Six Miles Away : Slinkie : Thrown2gether

Anchor and Horseshoes, Burpham

2005-12-04T16:00:00.003+00:00

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Description: This medium-sized venue has plenty of parking, both at the front and side. It has some black oak beams, and off-white walls apart from the one at the rear, which is dark red. They are decorated with art prints and advertising blackboards. Beers on offer include Stella Artois, kronenbourg 1664, Fosters, John Smith's, Guinness, and Strongbow cider. Real ales include Abbot, Greene King, T.E.A., and the usual selection of wines and spirits. It has pine tables, low stools and some upholstered wooden chairs. The bands play at the back by the french doors, leading to the beer garden. There is a large old fireplace, with a wood burner, but it doesn't seem to be used. Live music on Saturday nights, other entertainment is provided by fruit machines, and a small CRT TV screen.

Address: 194 London Road, Burpham, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1XR

Tel: 01483 504677

Map: Find the Anchors and Horseshoes, Burpham on Google maps

Bands: Another New Ending : Big Dog and the Bite : Fluke : Frayed Not : Kindred Spirit : Mad Wolf : Whatever

Archee's Bar and Restaurant, Woking

2005-12-03T16:00:00.001+00:00

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Description: Sadly this venue no longer has live music.

Address: 69-71 Goldsworth Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6LJ

Tel: 01483 888533

Map: Find Archee's Bar and Restaurant on Google maps

Bands: Two Plus Company

Astolat, Guildford

2005-12-02T16:00:00.002+00:00

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Description: The name comes from the town in Arthurian legend, home of Elaine, and often associated with Guildford. This medium-sized venue has recently been refurbished and is now run by Mike. It has plain wooden tables and chairs. These are decorated with art prints, old photos, and posters advertising forthcoming events. The ceiling in the main bar is painted wood cut with inch and a half parallel grooves and the large air-conditioning units, now found in many pubs. The large number of picture windows at the front where there's a patio and along one side would let in vast amounts of sunshine when the venetian blinds are opened. Beers on offer include Carling, Coors, Stella Artois as well as Guinness, John Smith's and traditional Butcombe bitter. The bottled beers include Peroni and Corona. Also the usual selection of alcopops, mixers and spirits. Entertainment is provided by a jukebox, fruit and quiz machines, a pool table, a fuseball table, dart board and board games. Live music is currently on some Saturday nights.

Address: 9 Old Palace Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7TU

Tel: 01483 455560

Map: Find the Astolat on Google Maps

Bands: Dave Raphael Band, The : Debbie Giles Band, The : Fluke : Frayed Not : Nigel Bagge band, The : Rik Martin Trio, The : Rhythm Pigs, The

Auberge, Guildford

2005-12-01T16:00:00.001+00:00

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Description: As far as I know, there is currently no live music at this venue. I have only left the listing on the site, in case they start up again.

Address: 274 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3JL

Tel: 01483 506202

Map: Find Auberge, Guildford on Google maps

Bands: Vic Cracknell

INDEX - B

2005-11-30T16:00:00.003+00:00

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Barley Mow, Hersham : Barley Mow, Shepperton : Barley Mow, West Horsley : Bat and Ball, Boundstone, Farnham : Bed Bar, Woking : Black Horse, Newhaw - RIP : Black Lion, Surbiton : Black Swan, Ockham : Bleak House (sands), Woking : Blue Anchor Hotel, Byfleet : Boileroom, Guildford : Brave New World, Surbiton : Britannia, Guildford

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Barley Mow, Hersham

2005-11-13T00:00:00.000+00:00

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Address: 67 Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton, Surrey, KT12 4RS

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Map: Find The Barley Mow, Hersham on Google maps

Bands: Blue Hayz : Broken Bones : Buzz : Chris Moy Band : Danny Mono Band : Detonators, The : Fanatics, The : Fluke : Frankie the Fish : Goldsworth Gerry : Incinerators : Jones Co : Jump the Gun : KD Band : Mays, The : Midnight River Blues Band : Miller family : One for the Road : Pandora's Box : Ransom : Red : Sound Mined : Stolen ID : Sunset Boulevard : Ukaye Ukes

Barley Mow, Shepperton

2005-11-12T16:00:00.000+00:00

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Description: Old fassioned english pub, with framed cigarette card collections, bar mats and memorabilia covering the walls. The curved wooden bar with display rail looks like its been there forever. A wide selection of lagers, Fosters, Carling etc. Real ales including Hound Dog, St George Special, Porterhouse, T.E.A., and the usual selection of wines and spirits. The pretty young barmaids make you feel welcome. Live jazz on wednesday night and rock on saturdays. It was The Morning Advertiser's Pub of the Year 2005.

Address: 67 Watersplash Road, Shepperton, Middlesex, TW17 0EE

Tel: 01932 225326

Map: Find The Barley Mow, Shepperton on Google maps

Bands: Band X : Blue Beyond : Casinos, The : CHADWICK, Roland : Chevrons, The : Cry Wolf : Debbie Giles Band, The : Fast Buck : Kindred Spirit : Moonshine : Old Blue Moses : Rik Martin Trio, The : San Remo Jazz Band : Sharpees

Barley Mow, West Horsley

2005-11-11T16:00:00.002+00:00

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Description: This secluded venue has black oak beams and magnolia painted low ceilings. The walls are decorated with art prints, motor racing memorabillia, and willow pattern plates. At one end of the long bar is a proper restaurant complete with tablecloths, at the other is a stone floored area with a real fire. Beers on offer include Youngs, London Pride, Spitfire, I.P.A., Carlsberg. It is now being run by Joe and Karen. Live music on Wednesday nights. The Malting House, is a large converted barn with space to host a wide variety of events. From Parties and social gatherings to wedding receptions, and can easily be set-up to suit your needs. Sadly this venue no longer has live music.

Address: 181 The Street, West Horsley, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6HR

Tel: 01483 282693

Website: http://www.barleymowathorsley.info/index.html or Bookings and enquirees

Map: Find The Barley Mow, West Horsley on Google maps

Bands: Blaggers : DNA : Micky Flynn : Rich n Will : Robin Bibi Band : Susie Clarke Band

Bat and Ball, Boundstone, Farnham

2005-11-10T16:00:00.003+00:00

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Description: This pub is run by Sally and Kevin. Live music on the last Sunday of the month.

Address: 15 Bat and Ball Lane, Boundstone, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4SA

Tel: 01252 792108

Website: http://www.thebatandball.co.uk/bb.html

Map: Find the Bat and Ball on Google Maps

Bands: Old Blue Moses : Rik Martin Trio, The

Bed Bar, Woking

2005-11-09T16:00:00.004+00:00

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Description: Currently closed.

Address: Church Path, Woking, Surrey, GU21 1EL

Tel: 01483 599200

Website: http://www.thebedbar.com/home.cfm or http://www.myspace.com/bedbarlivelounge

Map: Find the Bed Bar, Woking on Google maps

Bands: COLEGATE, Laura : IRVINE, Billy : JOHNSTON, Byron : MENDIS, Dilshini : Mirrorhead : MORRIS, Andrew : NEALE, Anna : ROSS, Natalie : Sunday's Child : Susie Clarke Band : TABBUSH, Anna : WildStar

Black Horse, Newhaw - RIP

2005-11-08T16:00:00.008+00:00

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Description: Sadly now demolished and the site is used for housing.

Address: New Haw Road, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2BX
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Map: Find the Black Horse, Newhaw on Google maps

Bands: Elvis : Open Mic

Black Lion, Surbiton

2005-11-07T16:00:00.007+00:00

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Description: Live music on Thursday nights

Address: 58 Brighton Rd, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 5PL

Tel: 0208 3991666

Website: http://www.youngs.co.uk/pub-detail.asp?PubID=257

Map: Find the Black Lion, Surbiton on Google maps

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Black Swan, Ockham

2005-11-06T16:00:00.005+00:00

Description: Sadly this venue no longer has live music

Address: Old Lane, Martyr's Green, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1NG

Tel: 01932 862364

Website: http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/theblackswan

Map: Find the Black Swan, Ockham on Google maps

Bands: Open Mic Night

Bleak House (Sands), Woking

2005-11-05T16:00:00.002+00:00

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Address: Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5NL

Tel: 01483 760717

Website: http://www.sandsatbleakhouse.co.uk/

Map: Find the Bleak House (sands), Woking on Google Maps

Bands: NEALE, Anna : Peter Falconer and The Mutiny

Blue Anchor Hotel, Byfleet

2005-11-04T16:00:00.004+00:00

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Description: This large venue has two bars, the smaller of the two looks like its designed to give the hotel guests somewhere quiet to relax. The larger has a bar on one side, a raised seating area on the other, with bare wooden floorboards and two sofas. The Magnolia/off white walls are docorated with old photographs and art prints. There are several large etched glass wows on the streetside. Beers on offer include Carlsberg, Fosters, John Smith's. Entertainment is provided by a video projector, screen, and a LCD TV for sports, a few fruit machines, and two pool tables. The live music is on the 1st and 3rd Saturday's of the month.

Address: 155 High Road, Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 7RL

Tel: 01932 346301

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Website: http://www.the-blue-anchor.co.uk/

Map: Find the Blue Anchor, Byfleet on Google maps

Bands: Blue Beyond : Six Miles Away

Boileroom, Guildford

2005-11-03T16:00:00.007+00:00

Description: This venue has recently been refurbished and extended. Most of the bare brickwork walls have been covered over and painted a deep blood red. The unused area where the small bar used to be, now has a white wall, onto which they can project various images and information about who's playing. The most visible change though, is the long-awaited removal of the two vertical steel girders from in front of the stage, which is now straight, rather than curved. All these alterations together with a smaller sound booth and an extension housing new toilets has increased the venue's capacity to 300.
The walls are decorated with posters advertising forthcoming events, as well as menus for the in-house noodle bar. There is also a plethora of posters plastered to the ceiling by the bar, highlighting past glories. Familiar names include The Martin Harley Band, The Parlotones, The Great Outdoors, and Subsource. These are illuminated by a string of fairy lights, left over from christmas.
The stage now features improved LED lighting and speaker stacks. There is also a new removable security barrier to prevent persistent over-enthusiastic fans from climbing on stage. This was in heavy demand on a recent visit to see the Sex Pistols Experience, although I'm used to being in the thick of it at the front, and even with a small mostly friendly crowd, I can see a possible crush hazard. But rest assured cause if a fight ever did break out, all the pint glasses are almost indestructible plastic.
This is a very versatile space that can be easily used for a multitude of different events simply by the addition or removal of tables and poofs (I'm sorry but I just can't find any other word to describe two-foot high square or cylindrical padded blocks) answers on a postcard please. There are also wooden benches fixed to the walls on the stage side of the room The main bar remains much the same offering Carling, Gaymer's Cider, Grolsch, Guinness, Red Stripe, various bottled beers as well as Jagermeister and other spirits, fruity cocktails and wine by the glass.
The Boileroom is also home to the Sizzling Wok, their speciality noodle bar offering a wide selection of curries, soups, rice and seafood dishes. There is also a smokng area/beer garden (roughly 40sqft) at the back, with a modern well-designed canopy and wooden benches. It can be accessed through an airlock, and only when the lights are green. But don't worry, it's not one of those where all the oxygen gets sucked out, so you can't breathe. I have enjoyed many a great night of live music here in the past five years since it opened, and look forward to a great deal more, now its even better.

Address: 13 Stokefields, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LS

Tel: 01483 440022

Website: http://www.theboileroom.net/ or http://www.facebbook/theboileroom

Street Team: help by distributing leaflets and flyers in the local area and earn free entry to some gigs, and other goodies, find out more by e-mailing Lydia - lydia@theboileroom.net

Map: Find Boileroom, Guildford on Goggle maps
note: the venue is nearer the bend in the road than the map suggests

Bands: BYRNE, Maria : Charley Farley Sunday Four : GORRY, Phoebe : Harbour : HERBERT, Gwyneth : MCLAUGHLIN, Alice : Mirrorhead : NEALE, Anna : RINKS, Charlie : SPIERS, Lesley : STONE, Thom : Two Fingers of Firewater : WildStar : WILSON, Julia :

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