TJ's Club: "Newport's legendary music venue" Top 5 Page for this destination Newport Nightlife Tip by aaaarrgh

Well, I won't tell you how long ago it was, but I went on several occasions to TJ's in Newport to watch new bands. And some more famous examples too. Usually wild thrash punk bands. I must have fried my brain because I can't remember any names at the moment.

Apparently Kurt Cobain visited here. Ah, those were the days!

TJ's is still fairly small ~ you will hardly be able to move on band nights and will probably get covered with the band's sweat and spit :-))

And it is still going strong on Clarence Place, across the road bridge from the city centre. They have events on various days of the week - check the website.

Have a few drinks beforehand in the Riverside Tavern (opposite).

UPDATE: Unfortunately TJ's closed in 2010, after 40 years. This was nothing to do with budget cuts, but because the owner John Sicolo died. His grandson was planning to open up a new club in Newport city centre, but I doubt it will be quite the same!

Address: Clarence Place (which is actually a road)
Directions: Cross road bridge over river, from city centre. TJ's is approximately 100m on your right.
Theme: Live Music
Website: http://www.tjs-newport.demon.co.uk/