Ten of Guernsey's 61 pubs and bars programme live music as core draw, not occasional fill. Eight sit in St Peter Port, one in St Martin, one on Herm. The oldest, Fermain Tavern, has booked acts since the 1970s — Elton John and Dr Feelgood among them; the newest, PingQuay, opened June 2019. —
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St Peter Port·Bar·Est. 1997
Part of The Cornerstone Group / Randalls
Gastropub and burger bar established in 1997, offering quiz and live music nights, and acquired by Randalls in partnership with The Cornerstone Group in 2021.
St Peter Port·Bar
Part of Liberation Group
Traditional Liberation Group pub on The Pollet, St Peter Port, with live entertainment, British pub food, and a historic connection to Guernsey-born printer Thomas De La Rue.
St Peter Port·Bar
Part of R.W. Randall Ltd
✦Active since 1970
Privately owned bar established in 1970, offering live music and function hosting, with a history of notable performers including Elton John and Dr Feelgood.
St Peter Port·Bar·Est. 2019
Waterfront bar on North Quay, St Peter Port, serving craft beers, ciders, wines, and spirits, with a ping-pong table and regular live music.
St Peter Port·Restaurant
Steak and seafood restaurant and cocktail bar at The Quay, St Peter Port, serving Modern British cuisine with locally sourced ingredients.
Herm·Bar
Part of Herm Island
✦Named after Herm's supply cargo vessel
Only pub on Herm
The Mermaid Tavern is a historic pub and restaurant on Herm Island, serving British food, real ales, and hosting regular live events.
St Peter Port·Bar
Cuban-themed cocktail bar and late-night venue in St Peter Port, offering function hosting, live DJs, and salsa and bachata dance classes.
St Peter Port·Bar
Craft beer bar in St Peter Port, twice awarded Guernsey CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2019 and 2020, offering live music and function hosting.
St Martin·Hotel
Traditional St Martin's inn with 7 en suite rooms, a pub restaurant, a bar with live music and entertainment, and a beer garden.
St Peter Port·Bar
Adults-only community pub in St Peter Port with live sports, pool, karaoke, quiz nights, and a Thai street food trailer in the car park.