The Boileroom (Guildford)

The Boileroom
Interactive map of The Boileroom
LocationGuildford, Surrey, England
Coordinates51°14′24″N 0°34′23″W / 51.239944°N 0.572991°W / 51.239944; -0.572991
Capacity275[1]
Construction
Opened2006
Website
https://www.theboileroom.net

The Boileroom is a music venue and cultural arts space in Guildford owned by The Boileroom CIC (previously 'The Boileroom Limited' until 2022[2])

The venue was founded in 2006[3] by its current director Dominique Fraser[4][2]. Who would later go on to win 'The H' at the Heavy Music awards in 2020[5].

In 2014 the venue faced scrutiny from its neighbours, citing a rise in antisocial behaviour from customers of the venue claiming that the venue had breached its licence in four key areas.[6]

The venue management started an online petition in response to the councils inquiry, which would be signed by notable public figures such as Ed Sheeran[6] (who had previously played at the venue[7]).

However, by September an agreement had been reached between the venue and local council,[8] such that the venue would now close its beer garden half an hour earlier.[6]

Notable Gigs

  • Ed Sheeran[3] (2011)[7] Sheeran performed at the venue on the 19th of July 2011, before the release of his debut album '+' which he would release later in the year.[7]
  • The 1975[3] (2013)[9] The band played at the venue on the 31st of January 2013 as part of the tour for their second, self titled album 'The 1975'
  • Declan McKenna[3] (2020)[10] McKenna has performed at the venue multiple times. The latest being in 2020 as part of his Album tour 'Zeros' in which he sold out the venue.[10] McKenna previously performed at the venue in 2017 as part of his debut album's tour 'What Do You Think About The Car?'[11] and in 2016.
  • Bastille[3][4]

Haus of Wurst

Haus of Wurst is an open garden restaurant located in the rear of The Boileroom, specialising in German Sausage and alcoholic beverages.[12]

References

  1. ^ "BBC". BBC.
  2. ^ a b "THE BOILEROOM (GUILDFORD) C.I.C. overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Our Story". The Boileroom Guildford. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  4. ^ a b "Guildford venue The Boileroom features in Independent Venues Week". BBC News. 2025-01-29. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  5. ^ Blabbermouth (2020-09-04). "SLIPKNOT, BRING ME THE HORIZON, RAMMSTEIN, Others Honored At 'Heavy Music Awards'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  6. ^ a b c Renshaw, David (2014-09-19). "Guildford venue The Boileroom saved from closure". NME. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
  7. ^ a b c Boyd, Alex (2019-10-19). "A look back at when global superstar Ed Sheeran played Guildford". Surrey Live. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  8. ^ Strudwick, Matt (2014-09-19). "Boileroom safe: music venue keeps licence but conditions attached". Surrey Live. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
  9. ^ "The 1975". Gigseekr. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  10. ^ a b Forrest, Jo (2020-02-20). "Declan McKenna returns with new album Zeros". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
  11. ^ "Jun 17, 2017: Declan McKenna at The Boileroom Guildford, England, United Kingdom | Concert Archives". www.concertarchives.org. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
  12. ^ "Food". The Boileroom Guildford. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
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