The Old Toll Bar Open Mic — Quick Facts
Paisley Rd's sunday-night free open mic at **The Old Toll Bar** — PA + vocal mic, walk-in sign-up from 2:30pm, 15-minute slots, all ages.
Everything you need before you turn up
Where
The Old Toll Bar
Paisley Rd
Glasgow
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
What's on Stage
The Old Toll Bar runs an open mic every Sunday in Paisley Rd, Glasgow, starting at 3pm with free entry for performers and audience. Known for house guitar + free drink. It's one of Glasgow's regular weekly open-mic slots — listed across [public open-mic guides](https://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk/open-mic-nights-glasgow/).
Sign-up opens at 2:30pm 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.
Sign-up process
The sign-up sheet goes out at 2:30pm at the venue. Popular sundays 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
Glasgow has one of the UK's strongest open-mic ecosystems — crowds know their music and applaud the brave. Solo songwriters, duos and acoustic acts work best given the gear set-up; full bands should ask the host before turning up. The "House guitar + free drink" tag captures what regulars come back for week after week.
Find The Old Toll Bar
Paisley Rd, Glasgow