| Esquires | |
| Public house information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Greyfriars, Bedford England |
| Coordinates | |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Beer garden | Yes |
| Website | http://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk |
Bedford Esquires is a pub, nightclub and live music venue, located in the town of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.
The venue is housed in a converted 19th century chapel. On the ground-floor is a regular pub (named Danny's Bar) and nightclub, mostly specialising in indie and alternative rock music.
Both floors are used for live music. Danny's bar is generally a showcase for bands, whereas the upstairs is host to much bigger artists. Some of the more notable acts include - Coldplay, Franz Ferdinand, Muse, The Libertines, Lostprophets, Editors, The View, The Feeling, Bloc Party, Enter Shikari, Biffy Clyro, Feeder, Graham Coxon and Super Furry Animals.[1] During the Britpop era, Esquires gained a reputation for featuring bands that often broke into the music charts soon after their appearance.[2] During this time the venue played host to the Bluetones, Elastica, Catatonia, Ocean Colour Scene, Echobelly, Shed Seven, Supergrass and Sleeper.[3]
Today Esquires still features and promotes up-and-coming bands and artists touted by the likes of the NME. It also plays host to a variety of local un-signed acts from Bedford and the surrounding area.