61 Bar & Venue

Located in the heart of the town, 61 Bar & Venue—previously operating under iconic names like Perfect 5th, The Live Room, and The Egg Basket—served as a vital cornerstone of Taunton’s independent music and underground nightlife for well over a decade. Since the late 2000s, the grassroots venue was an essential incubator for local talent and a staple stop for touring DJs and bands. Championing everything from live indie and rock to heavy-hitting bass music, drum & bass, and soundsystem culture, it was beloved for its raw, authentic energy and dedicated community before ultimately closing its doors to make way for site redevelopment.