The Robin

What it’s like

A gig venue in Bilston where seating is first come first served and doors usually open at 7:30pm.

This is a live music venue, so what you're doing here is seeing a show, not wandering round an attraction. Doors usually open at 7:30pm, though the site says that's subject to change and your ticket is the thing to check, not this listing. There's a final entry time of 9:30pm, so if you're running late from tea or bath time, don't dawdle.

Seating is first come first served unless your ticket specifically says reserved seating, and they're upfront that you can't book a seat in advance. If you want to sit rather than stand, the advice from the venue itself is to turn up when doors open rather than drift in fashionably late. Once you're in, that's it too, no passes out and back in again, which is a faff if you've got a little one who might need to nip out.

There's free parking round the back, which is one less thing to think about, and indoor seating for when you do bag a spot. You can't bring your own food or drink in, so factor that into the evening if you're planning around a show rather than a full day out.

Refunds only happen if a show itself is cancelled, so it's worth being sure of the date before you commit, especially with school nights and next-day timetables to think about.

Facilities

Need to know

Last entry

9:30pm

Parking

Free car park to the rear of the venue

• No personal food or drink allowed in, so eat beforehand
• Refunds are only given if the show itself is cancelled
• Doors are usually 7:30pm but always check your actual ticket

Plan your visit

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