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Coordinates: 51°27′24″N 2°35′32″W / 51.4567°N 2.5922°W / 51.4567; -2.5922
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SWX Bristol
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Former names
  • Syndicate
  • Papillons
  • The Works
  • Top Rank
  • Baileys
  • Romeo and Juliets
  • Odyssey
Address5 Nelson St, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 2JY
United Kingdom
LocationBristol, England
Coordinates51°27′24″N 2°35′32″W / 51.4567°N 2.5922°W / 51.4567; -2.5922
OwnerElectric Group
OperatorElectric Group
TypeMusic venue
Capacity1,100
Opened
  • 1964 (as Top Rank Ballroom)
Website
www.swxbristol.com

SWX Bristol, formerly known as Syndicate and earlier known as Papillons, The Works, Top Rank, Baileys, Romeo and Juliets and Odyssey, is a music venue in Bristol, England.[1] It opened in the former Syndicate building in 2015.[2] SWX Bristol was purchased by Electric Group in 2017.[3]

History

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Early history

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This venue opened in 1964 as Top Rank Ballroom.[4]

Re-opened As SWX Bristol

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SWX Bristol was purchased by Electric Group in 2017.

Capacity

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SWX boasts a capacity of 1100 for live concerts and 1800 for receptions and club events – and can accommodate dinners (200 pax), presentations (250/300 pax) & showcases (100-1100).[5]

Adjacent to Stage One, SWX2 (with a capacity of 250) has its own separate sound system & bar and can operate either as an extension of the main space, as a secondary event space or even as a VIP area.

At the rear of the venue (behind the stage) is the Backstage Bar which can operate independently of the main room. with a Capacity of 300.

References

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  1. ^ "old venue names". 13 January 2018.
  2. ^ "swx club launch 2015".
  3. ^ "swx purchased by electric group". 15 November 2017.
  4. ^ "open date". 10 September 2022.
  5. ^ "capacity info".
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