The Thule Bar

The Thule Bar The oldest bar in Shetland, a very popular public house situated on Lerwick’s harbour front.

Let there be free rock, this Saturday!AC/DC, Motörhead, Metallica and much more! Vagabond plus support from The Zumba Cr...
22/09/2026

Let there be free rock, this Saturday!

AC/DC, Motörhead, Metallica and much more! Vagabond plus support from The Zumba Crisis

Seeyousetterday!

Monday again, the navy are in the harbour it appears.Anyone know the name of the Bootmaker next door to us?
21/09/2026

Monday again, the navy are in the harbour it appears.

Anyone know the name of the Bootmaker next door to us?

Just as it says on the time, FREE country and Americana from 9pm 🎻🎶🇺🇸
19/09/2026

Just as it says on the time, FREE country and Americana from 9pm 🎻🎶🇺🇸

The programme of events now released.Good old style FREE gigs and open sessions for all, staged here at The Thule Bar an...
18/09/2026

The programme of events now released.

Good old style FREE gigs and open sessions for all, staged here at The Thule Bar and The Marlex over three days and nights.

Whats next? Not ticket sales, it’s all free. Participating bands and artiste details very soon, follow us to stay in the loop 👍

16/09/2026

Stopped out all night again, needed a peerie clap before heading home at 7:45am 😎🐱

The Adventures of Tommy

Up next, Country and Americana LIVE 🎶🇺🇸This Saturday from 9pm we have the return of Seth and his famous Shetland Sheds, ...
15/09/2026

Up next, Country and Americana LIVE 🎶🇺🇸

This Saturday from 9pm we have the return of Seth and his famous Shetland Sheds, great night of FREE live music.

You’ll know where Stout’s Court is, right?A rather understated plaque marks a historical place, maybe it’s time it was u...
14/09/2026

You’ll know where Stout’s Court is, right?

A rather understated plaque marks a historical place, maybe it’s time it was updated to make more of this famous Lerwegian? He was ahead of his time, social views forged by life experiences in a Shetland society at a time of great change.

EXCITING NEWS!Get these dates marked in your planner, diary or calendar and keep an eye on this page to see all details ...
11/09/2026

EXCITING NEWS!

Get these dates marked in your planner, diary or calendar and keep an eye on this page to see all details – coming very soon!

This weekend long traditional music celebration promises to provide an abundance of FREE craic!

Brought together by Chris Stout to celebrate a milestone year, the gigs and open sessions will feature a wide range of musicians from our shores, including a diaspora returning home for old times sake!

Although free to enter all gigs and sessions will facilitate collections for two very important local charities, Shetland Foodbank and the RNLI.

We’ve another “summer” trad day this Friday – great entertainment for visitors and locals alike.Starts at noon 🪗🎻🎶 ...
09/09/2026

We’ve another “summer” trad day this Friday – great entertainment for visitors and locals alike.

Starts at noon 🪗🎻🎶

This Saturday - it'll be a great night out🕺🏾The decade that encompasses and garbs all ages, it was eclectic, it was supe...
08/09/2026

This Saturday - it'll be a great night out🕺🏾

The decade that encompasses and garbs all ages, it was eclectic, it was superb. Guaranteed, whatever age you are, you have a tune from the 80’s!

Abba, Madness, The Police, Blondie, Ramones, The Jam, Dexy’s, The Undertones, Motorhead, Gap Band, Queen, Status Quo, Spandau Ballet… D.I.S.C.O.

Get along early 😎

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Esplanade
Lerwick
ZE10LL

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 1am
Tuesday 11am - 1am
Wednesday 11am - 1am
Thursday 11am - 1am
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am

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