WHAT’S ON AT THE HOP
Right in the centre of Old Town, we’re a bit of a community hub. The Hop supports comedians, local artists, musicians and artisan makers, giving them space to showcase their work; gets people thinking and laughing with pub quizzes and comedy nights, and we are a nice little venue for live music. Happy to hear from anyone with good ideas for events that bring people together.
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every second wednesday each month
SWINDON OLD TOWN COMEDY CLUB
Upstairs at the Hop is home to Swindon’s Old Town Comedy Club hosted by comedian and MC Sam Michael with FRESH MATERIAL NIGHT and special PREVIEW SHOWS by nationally known comedians (including Tom Rosenthal, Robin Ince and Fiona Allen. Tickets are £5–£10 and available at Eventbrite.
*Comedy club nights often sell out before we even advetise so best keep an eye on the Comedy Club’s Facebook and Instagram for news.
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TOM NESTOR
Social media comedy sensation (as seen on Channel 4 and Talk Sport)
Wednesday 9th September. Door at 7pm for 7.30pm
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Comedy Night meal deal
A burger (with side of fries) and a pint of Hop ale, session pale or Freedom Lager, or a 175ml glass of wine or a soft drink – just £15 on the night when you show your Swindon Old Town Comedy Club e-ticket at the bar.
EVERY 4 WEEKS…
Quizmaster extraordinaire Gary hosts our
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PUB QUIZ
Quizzing starts at 7.30pm. £3 per person, maximum 6 people per team. Half the proceeds donated to Prospect Hospice, half to the winners plus a voucher for a Hop Sunday lunch for 2 people.
upcoming quiz date
Wednesday 30th September
we’re a venue for the 20th year of swindon’s biggest festival of grassroots music…
swindon shuffle
THURSDAY 10TH, SATURDAY 12TH AND SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
* THURSDAY *
Jody Prewett – 7.15pm
Sian & Rob Colquhoun – 8pm
Mac Lloyd – 8.45pm
St. Fian – 9.30pm
Izzie Yardley – 10.15pm
* friDAY *
Evening Star – 8.15pm
Richard W & Amy – 9pm
Wren ‘n’ Friends – 10.10pm
* sunday *
Ambient Music Lab – 12–4.40pm
JP Oldfield – 4.30pm
Shedric – 5.15pm
The Shudders – 6pm
Mr Love & Justice – 6.45pm
Courting Ghosts – 7.30pm
Concrete Prarie – 8.15pm
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Every second Monday each month, 7pm–9pm
artsite alternative life drawing
Two-hour themed life drawing sessions upstairs at the Hop, with a variety of poses and costumes. Follow Artsite Alternative life drawing for updates and information on each session. Bring your own materials, £15 per session.
every last sunday each month, 6pm
THE SWINDON SHUFFLE MUSIC QUIZ
Test your ‘melody memory’ with some random music rounds and a shed-load of tomfoolery. Join in for £2 per person (maximum team-size 6 people). All proceeds go to Prospect Hospice, and there’s a voucher for Sunday lunch for two people for the winning team. Be here to register from 5.30pm, quiz starts at 6pm.
ART EXHIBITIONS
We’re the largest exhibition space in Swindon’s Old Town with two galleries showcasing the work of local professional and semi-professional artists and photographers. There’s always an exhibition in the main bit of the pub, and another in the ‘Little Hop Gallery’ in the lower bar. We’re happy to also exhibit the work of therapeutic community groups and students starting out in the creative industries. Keep updated on the exhibitions on our social media.
If you’d like to exhibit at The Hop Inn, please read our info for artists and send a couple of photos of your work to [email protected]
every third Friday each month, 8pm to 11pm
SWINDON FOLK CLUB
Everyone’s welcome at Swindon Folk Club sessions. Find out more.
Live Music
Regular live music upstairs at the Hop, we host the best in original and new music from local and touring acts brought, promoted by SoP Live. Check their feed for more information and ticket links.
