Marr's Bar

The Midlands & the Marches


The best live-music venue for miles around, Marr's still has its original sprung dance floors from its days as a dance studio. There's a lively schedule of gigs and club nights along with Wednesday-night jam sessions (instruments supplied or BYO).


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