Patrick's Bar (also known as Patrick's Irish Bar) is a lively Irish-themed pub at 57-59 Holyhead Road in Bangor, popular with locals and students from nearby Bangor University. A relaxed, welcoming spot on the city's grassroots scene, it runs a weekly Thursday open mic that is open to musicians and performers of all kinds, alongside occasional live music and karaoke nights.
Bangor · Every Thursday · Free
Patrick's Bar Open Mic
Holyhead Road's thursday open mic.
Kick-off time to be confirmed. Free entry.
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| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Walk-in |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | Free · all ages |
| Backline | Ask the host |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
Thursdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
04 — Find Patrick's Bar
Holyhead RoadGetting there
Holyhead Road, Bangor
05 — What's on stage
Not listed yet| PA system | Not listed |
| Drum kit | Not listed |
| Guitar amp | Not listed |
| Bass amp | Not listed |
| Keys / keyboard | Not listed |
| Vocal mics | Not listed |
| In-house engineer | Not listed |
06 — About
Holyhead Road, BangorAbout the night
Patrick's Bar (Patrick's Irish Bar) on Holyhead Road in Bangor runs a weekly open mic night every Thursday, open to musicians and performers.
Patrick's Bar (also known as Patrick's Irish Bar) is a lively Irish-themed pub at 57-59 Holyhead Road in Bangor, popular with locals and students from nearby Bangor University. A relaxed, welcoming spot on the city's grassroots scene, it runs a weekly Thursday open mic that is open to musicians and performers of all kinds, alongside occasional live music and karaoke nights.
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Holyhead Road · Every Thursday · Free
Patrick's Bar Open Mic
Holyhead Road's thursday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Patrick's Bar · Bangor
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Jun 2026
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Patrick's Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
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The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayThursday
Start–
Sign-up walk-in
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EntryFree · all ages
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Performer typesMusicians
Sound engineerNot listed
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Where
Patrick's BarHolyhead Road
Bangor
Holyhead Road, Bangor — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Musicians welcome
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About Patrick's Bar
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About This Open Mic
Every Thursday in Holyhead Road, Bangor
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Free entry for performers and audience
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Part of the Bangor open mic directory
The Night
Patrick's Bar (Patrick's Irish Bar) on Holyhead Road in Bangor runs a weekly open mic night every Thursday, open to musicians and performers.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
The Night at a Glance
How Patrick's Bar’s Thursday night runs.
20:00
Kick-off
Thursdays · time tbcRunning order
20:00 Kick-off (tbc)
23:30 Close (tbc)
Times marked tbc aren't confirmed yet - we're working to find out.
Find Patrick's Bar
Holyhead Road, Bangor
Planning Your Thursday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. The kit is not listed yet — ask the host what is provided.
Part of the Bangor live music scene.
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Seven things people ask before turning up at Bangor's Patrick's Bar open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Bangor open mic nights for alternatives.
Patrick's Bar has not listed its kit yet — ask the host before you go.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Bangor mics are free; browse the list.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
Holyhead Road, Bangor.
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