The Woolpack Inn in Stonehouse (near Stroud) runs a weekly Monday open mic from 7pm to 10pm. Listed in SLAP Mag — a reliable acoustic session in the Gloucestershire area.
Sign-up process
Sign-up at the bar. Walk-in.
Getting there
High Street, GL10 2LN. Stonehouse Rail is a 5-minute walk.
The venue
Traditional pub. All ages. Capacity c. 50. Full bar.
About The Woolpack Inn
The Woolpack Inn is a traditional High Street pub in Stonehouse that hosts a long-standing Words and Music session every Monday, opening at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. It's an open evening of music, poetry and storytelling run in the singaround spirit — bring something to share or simply come to listen, and you'll always get a warm welcome. A real-ale local with a garden, it's a relaxed, inclusive stage for acoustic performers and spoken-word.
Planning Your Monday Night
Arrive by 18:30 to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until 22:00. A PA is provided — bring your own instrument and amp.
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