An independently owned multi-genre venue which has showcased some of the best musicians and performers Shrewsbury has ever received.
The venue takes its name from the building's previous purpose of a Butter storage facility, prior to this the building was part of the Shropshire Union Canal and was actually constructed around 1835.
The unusual previous functions of the building have given today's renovated venue a completely unique and enchanting layout. The club can operate as two separate venues, as both the cellars and the above ground levels have large bars and smoking areas. The club's capacity is around 1,500 - a staggering figure for a town the size of Shrewsbury.
The cellars consist of a labyrinth of barrel vaulted red brick arches and over the years have been used for all manner of entertaining nights;
Blues and rock n roll shows featuring the likes of Mike Sanchez.
Hip Hop sessions with Rodney P & Skitz, Fingathing, Krafty Kutz
Drum and bass raves with Nicky Blackmarket, Pendulum and Andy C
Roots reggae and dub dances with Nottinghill carnival regulars Channel One sound system and Aba Shanti-I.
Techno parties with the likes of M-Zone, Alex Calver and D.A.V.E the Drummer.
Whilst upstairs the large stage area with surrounding balcony has been graced by some of the biggest bands in the UK if not the world! The Wailers (Bob Marley's backing band) have played here, as have UK chart toppers Kasabian.
Overall the venue is a fantastic space in which local and national enthusiasts can speak to a real person if they would like to put together an event. This fact alone elevates the Buttermarket to a position of integral importance for the cultural survival of the town. The venue is one of very few gems Shrewsbury can offer people of all ages who enjoy going out and listening to good music.
Because of the diversity of events that run at the venue you would be wise to check what exactly is on before visiting as this affects the admission price, type of crowd and style of music you can expect.
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