The Ill Repute

The Ill Repute

Quirky rocker's bar with surf/Mexico on the mind!


The Ill Repute's a quirky rocker's bar making a name for itself in Old Market. With a unique music policy of rockabilly / surf / 2tone / garage rock from resident DJs and live bands, the 50s appropriate tiki-style decor's the perfect environment to enjoy some of the best Mexican food in town.

What's On At The Ill Repute

Possession at The Ill Repute
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Eel Men, Madam Mutante, J C The Great Plague at The Ill Repute
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rock alternative rock post-punk garage rock art rock
KING ZEPHA & The Bluebeat Rennaissance at The Ill Repute
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dub reggae ska soul
Happiness at The Ill Repute
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But I'm A Cheerleader at The Ill Repute
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Pink Flamingos at The Ill Repute
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Cultura Film Festival 2024 - General Entry at The Ill Repute
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House  | Cultura Film Festival at The Ill Repute
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Harold and Maude  | Cultura Film Festival at The Ill Repute
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Eraserhead  | Cultura Film Festival at The Ill Repute
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Beyond the Valley of the Dolls | Cultura Film Fest at The Ill Repute
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THE ZIPHEADS at The Ill Repute
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rock-and-roll R&B rock rockabilly garage rock

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Wilma Flinstone meets Stray Cats in an animal print rockin’, double-bass slappin’ psychobilly meltdown at Old Market’s retro-dive bar destination, the Ill Repute. Essential frenzied fix FFO: the Horrorpops, The Cramps, Meteors etc etc. Stoneageabilly with CAVEGIRL & THE NEANDERGALS

Ecstatic improv chaos with three never-to-be-repeated lineups playing never-to-be-heard-again experimental punk-jazzbient soup ft. Bristol underground legends from the Brackish, Monika Badly, Damefrisor, Repo Man and more. One off improvised groups made from different scenes and genres

Ecstatic improv chaos with three never-to-be-repeated lineups playing never-to-be-heard-again experimental punk-jazzbient soup ft. Bristol underground legends from Tara Clerkin Trio, Snazzback, COIMS, foot foot + more. One time bands made from diverse scenes, creating new non genre music

WITCHHHHH! Down with Thom Yorke! Up the Goblin! There's only one true Suspiria and this is it - the definitive lurid giallo masterstroke from Argento. Must-see, free entry, Halloween cinema. Be Kind Rewind Bristol presents free screenings of cult films at The Ill Repute

Ecstatic improv chaos with three never-to-be-repeated lineups playing never-to-be-heard-again experimental punk-jazzbient soup ft. Bristol underground legends MXLX, Dan Johnson, Ekstasis, Bingo Fury + more. Never seen before bands created from diverse scenes and genres