Queens Hall, Minehead

Queens Hall is a theatre and pub in Minehead on the seafront, housed in a brick building decorated with Bath Stone details. The interior contains orchestra seating on the ground floor, a gallery with a separate VIP area, and two boxes beneath a barrel roof with an elliptical proscenium arch.

Local architect W.J. Tamlyn designed the building in 1914 as a performance venue for theatre and live entertainment. It later became significant in cinema history when it became the first location in town to screen sound films during the 1920s.

The space has been central to Minehead's entertainment life for over a century, serving as a gathering place for both visitors and locals. People come together here for drinks, conversation, and shows, making it woven into the town's leisure habits.

The building is arranged on two levels with the main stage on the ground floor and seating spread across two tiers for different viewing angles. Access is convenient from the street, and the venue offers drinks and entertainment throughout the day.

During World War II the space transformed from an entertainment venue into a canteen serving military troops stationed in the area. This functional shift allowed the local community and soldiers to use the space in an entirely different way during wartime.

Location: Minehead

Address: Warren Road, Minehead, TA24 5BG

GPS coordinates: 51.20690,-3.46768

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42