If you are serious about your live music, head here: the Firkin showcases big-name bands and a lot of up-and-coming bands that you've maybe never heard of. There are bands on almost every night of the week and the average charge to get in is £5. You can get tickets in advance from Bristol Ticket Shop in town, or buy them on the door. If you want to find out who's playing when, email them at the address above. Expect familiar, frill-free pub surroundings including a bare wooden floor doubling as a dance floor, a long bar at one side, large stage and annoyingly few seats (well, at least it gets people moving). Dress down to fit in.