The Golden Lion Open Mic — Quick Facts
Gloucester Rd's monday-night free open mic at **The Golden Lion** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 8:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
The Golden Lion
Gloucester Rd
Bristol
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
The Golden Lion runs an open mic every Monday in Gloucester Rd, Bristol, starting at 9pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for all skills welcome. It's one of Bristol's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.bristolopenmics.com/).
Sign-up opens at 8:30pm on a walk-in basis (no advance booking). Slots run 15-15 minutes per act — typically 3 songs solo or 4 for a band. PA and at least one vocal mic provided. Bring your own instrument, amp and any pedals. music, poetry, comedy performers all welcome.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 8:30pm at the venue. Popular mondays fill within 30-60 minutes — arrive early if you want a guaranteed slot. There is no advance booking, no online sign-up, no email list — strictly walk-in.
What to expect
Bristol open mics blend music, poetry and comedy in the same room — the audience is used to genre-hopping. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "All skills welcome" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
Find The Golden Lion
Gloucester Rd, Bristol