Internationally, the pub is of huge significance because of its involvement with the abolition movement. Now equally well known as the home of acoustic music in Bristol's historic heart every Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 3.00pm.
Stephen and Katie who run The Seven Stars are committed to supporting live music and giving a platform to local musicians and it’s thanks to their generosity that the weekend Acoustic Afternoon sessions remain a free entry event. Small and friendly, drop in for a drink to see friends or stay for the afternoon to catch some of the finest musicians around. The word has spread and The Seven Stars now attracts musicians from all over so you never know who you might see next. Hope to see you soon.
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The Seven Stars Public House is an historic pub in Thomas Lane, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6JG.
One of the earliest references to the pub is in the Bristol Record Office. It mentions Sir John Hawkins, who, whilst buying what was to become the Georges Brewery, acquired the lease in 1694 from the Saunders family brewing dynasty “…a half tenement, the sign of the Seven Stars, St Thomas Lane”.
It is now noted for its association with Thomas Clarkson the abolitionist who visited in 1787 and used the pub as a base for his researches into Bristol's "Honourable Trade" of slavery.
It was built in the 17th century and is a grade II listed building.
From time to time an artist booked to play at The Seven Stars my not show up for the gig, often giving minimal notice or no notice at all. Although every attempt will be made to find another artist to take their place, there may be insufficient time to arrange an alternative performer so the start time may vary accordingly.
(Disclaimer – This site is operated independently to provide a guide to the wealth of music on offer at The Seven Stars. The Seven Stars management have no control over the content of this site and are therefore not responsible for any errors or omissions therein.)
Hey the Seven Stars! Thanks very much for your generous donation to me for my efforts in the Bristol Half Marathon. I've raised just over a £100 for the MS Society. Many thanks Tim
sshh, dont tell anyone, but, this Sunday ( april 19th) lunch time at around 12.00 the intrepid jack duo will be heard beaming across the airwaves of radio corrine, playing live, being interviewed, and helping to celebrate all things 1960..s on a new pirate radio station from a secret location in Bristol. we realise that this is possibly an illegal situation, but, for the entertainment of the people of Bristol, we are willing to risk everything be part of something big, new & exciting. you can go to their myspace site at www.myspace.com/radiocorrinebristol or listen all next weekend on 93. 2 and see whats a-foot, as long as you promise not to tell anyone!!
Hi Alfie/Seven Stars acoustic, thanks a lot for having me over to play, I really enjoyed it. Hopefully catch up again soon, cheers Tim (Blind River Scare).
Thanks a lot for the add Seven Stars acoustic. Hopefully it'll work out for me to come across and play sometime? Cheers for now, Tim (Blind River Scare)
howdy! can't wait to play sunday, got a couple of new songs to unveil, maybe. great to see there's now a myspace guide to all the acts, good work, hope to see everyone in and around the stars and bristol! chris webb
Thanks for the add! Not sure if you added me or I added you... It's good to see Seven Stars Acoustic here on myspace anyway! Looking forward to playing there again before too long. all the best James
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