Garlands: Free Drag Every Day on Talbot Road

What is Garlands like?

Fancy drag without buying a ticket? This is your answer. Garlands is a compact, recently refreshed bar on Talbot Road, close to the station end of town. Resident queens host from mid-afternoon, guest cabaret acts rotate through the week, and the mood is cheeky and sing-along. It fills quickly on cabaret nights, and it makes an easy first drink if you arrive by train and want to dump your bags nearby first.

When should you go?

Listed hours are noon to 2am Monday to Wednesday and on Sunday, and noon to 3am Thursday to Saturday. Drag is listed daily, with performers starting around 3pm. Performers vary week to week, so look at the venue's own pages, or our open tonight page, for the current week.

What does a night at Garlands cost?

Free entry is listed. Drink prices are not given here.

Which stays are closest?

Walking times below are approximate.

• Pride Lodge: about 3 minutes on foot
• Q Accommodation: about 4 minutes on foot
• Welhorny's: about 4 minutes on foot

See all options on our stays page, or check open tonight and more bars near your hotel.

Good to know

• Arrive early on cabaret nights if you want a seat.
• Handy for a first drink straight off the train.
• Themed parties pop up on bank holiday weekends.
• No accessibility information is listed, so ring ahead if you need step-free access.

Want the full background on Garlands? Browse the venue directory on Rainbow Quarter.

Opening hours

Monday to Wednesday noon to 2am, Thursday to Saturday noon to 3am, Sunday noon to 2am.

Listed hours. Check with the venue before you go.

Closest places to stay

• Pride Lodge, 3 min walk
• Windsor House, 3 min walk
• Mardi Gras, 4 min walk
• Welhorny's, 4 min walk
• Q Accommodation, 4 min walk

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