RIFFS BAR, "Where Music Matters", is the areas premier live music venue. Run by musicians, RIFFS BAR is now the only place in the area where you can hear quality live music throughout the week. We also host unplugged nights as backing trax are banned due to our policy of providing our customers with LIVE music only.
 
Where else can you pop down your local and bump into Deborah Bonham (John's sister (Led Zeppelin)), Rick Buckler (The JAM), Dave Gregory (XTC) and a host of local, national and International stars?
 
"There's only a few venues on the International circuit where music is in the bricks and mortar of the place and Riff's Bar is one of them. You feel instantly at home as a musician, it's always a good night and there's never a down side." Eddie Martin ("A Blues Master" New Jersey Times)
 
"Riffs Bar is a truly great music venue, hospitable and friendly atmosphere, for all lovers of live music. Our music industry is built upon this type of venue." Rick Buckler (The JAM)
 
"If I sell a million albums, I'm still coming back to Riff's Bar"  Deborah Bonham
 
"This is the year of the Riff..." Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
 
"Carlsberg don't do pubs.... but if they did it'd probably be called Riff's Bar, probably the best pub in the world!"  Rhino Plaster (Vynal Matt)
 
 

NEWS:
7/3/08
MOONCALF BATTLE OF THE BANDS ANNOUNCED!
To ENTER click here or goto http://www.mooncalfmusic.co.uk/page8.html 

Amazing Prizes
1st prize  = 5 days in the mooncalf studio
2nd prize = 2 days in the mooncalf studio
3rd prize = 1 day in the mooncalf studio
plus runners up prizes  
Mooncalf  Music will ensure the best bands get their music  listened to by the senior A and R manager at a major London record label and will also be asked to perform live at the Mooncalf  Rock Festival.
 
Places are limited to 48 bands going through to the live heats. Heats start Thursday 15th May running weekly until the grand final on Saturday 16th August.
The Grand Final to be judged on the 16th August by:
Justin Hawkins (The Darkness)
Derek Nash (Jools Holland)
Jamie Hill (The Ocelot)
John Green (Mooncalf)
Peter Brightman (X factor Roadshow)

1/2/08
We are pleased to announce the arrival of Mooncalf Recording Studios. Situated in beautiful countryside between Marlborough and Swindon it utilises the very latest technology, Pro Tools HD3 with Soundtracs IL3632 Desk. Fantastic Vibe with amaizing Engineers. Check out the website at http://www.mooncalfmusic.co.uk or call 07767 694994.
 
12/12/07
OPEN NOW....RIFFS CHARGRILL DINER: Serving the BEST Home Made Burgers with a selection of speciality toppings and Dips, YUM! Also some great Desserts! Click here for a sample menu and information
 
Check out our swanky new forum, click on the link button above and leave us a massage! or click here 

THE PUBLICAN Music Pub of the Year 2005 & 2006!:
In a highly competitive category, Riff's Bar emerged as the winner of the Music Pub of the Year. The fact that Riff's Bar has won this award is testament to the passion, devotion and dedication of it's licencees, Theresa (Tiggy) York and Andy Pett, seemingly against all the odds. They have managed to carve out a niche reputation not only through their clientele but also among the music community. A measure of this can be garnered by the fact that Deborah Bonham - the sister of Led Zeppelin's late drummer, John - was so struck by Riff's when she first played there that she said "If I sell a million albums, I'm still coming back to Riff's" 
What the judges said: "Against all the odds, passion and dedication mixed with creativity has seen Riff's thrive. They deliver the complete package for established and emerging artists." 

RIFF'S boasts it's own in-house PA system and Lighting and a team of top in-house engineers.

With a great selection of Beers, Spirits, Cask Conditioned Ales and some great food at very reasonable prices, you can't afford not to come.
 

DON'T KNOW HOW TO FIND US? CLICK THIS TEXT FOR A MAP
or come off at Junction 16 of the M4, head for Wootton Bassett and at the second round-a-bout, by the landrover garage, turn right (third exit towards Purton) and Riff's is on your left after 2 miles, just through Hook.

Transport to and from Riffs
Taxi - UNITED 01793 611111 - V CARS 01793 701701

BUS - Pick up/Drop off at GREATFIELD CROSSROADS approx. 300yds from Riff's. Click the following link for timetable (No's 53 & 53B are the ones you want) -
http://www.thamesdown-transport.co.uk/times/053.htm 

ROUTE DETAILS: 53 From SWINDON via Milford Street, Holbrook Way, Faringdon Road, Emlyn Square, Bristol Street, Church Place, Rodbourne Road, Penzance Drive, Wootton Bassett Road, Mannington Lane, Westlea Drive, Rivenhall Road, Corton Crescent, Link Avenue, Whitehill Way, Tewkesbury Way, Lydiard Millicent, Greatfield (Crossroads), Purton, Purton Stoke, Cricklade and Leigh to ASHTON KEYNES
 
School Day's Only: ROUTE DETAILS: 53B From SWINDON via Milford Street, Holbrook Way, Faringdon Road, Emlyn Square, Bristol Street, Church Place, Rodbourne Road, Penzance Drive, Wootton Bassett Road, Mannington Lane, Westlea Drive, Rivenhall Road, Corton Crescent, Link Avenue, Whitehill Way, Eastleaze Road, Chelmsford Road, Cartwright Drive, Sandacre Road, Swinley Drive, Purton Road, Common Platt, Washpool, Lydiard Millicent, Greatfield (Crossroads), Purton and Purton Stoke to CRICKLADE

Bed and Breakfasts…..closest first
The Hollies, Greenhill 01793 770795
The Old Farmhouse, Restrop, Purton 01793 770130 http://www.theoldfarmhouse.net/
Timberdale, Wootton Bassett, Cathy 01793 852789
Fairview, Wootton Bassett 01793 852283
 
Hotels…
The Bolingbroke Arms, Hook 01793 852357 http://www.thebolingbroke.co.uk 
The Schoolhouse, Hook 01793 851198
Marsh Farm Hotel, Wootton Bassett 01793 842800 http://www.marshfarmhotel.co.uk
 

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