The Tipsy Toad is a quirky community micropub at 76 Heaton Road in the Heaton district of Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6 5HL). Small, friendly and well-priced, it has built a loyal local following on craft and international beers, ciders and spirits, plus a packed events calendar — poker nights, pub quizzes, occasional sports in the back room and, the live-music highlight, a weekly Busker's Corner every Thursday that spotlights promising acoustic and singer-songwriter acts from across the North East. There's a graffiti-decorated outdoor area for warmer evenings. As a micropub the live offering is intimate and acoustic-led rather than full-band amplified, making it a welcoming open-stage for emerging Heaton talent.
Newcastle · Every Thursday · No fee listed
Tipsy Toad Open Mic
Newcastle open mic at Tipsy Toad — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Thu 5 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
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| Night | Every Thursday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every ThursdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
ThursdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Venue closes
04 — Find Tipsy Toad
HeatonGetting there
76 Heaton Rd,
Newcastle NE6 5HL
Newcastle NE6 5HL
The nearest station is Byker (Metro station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Heaton, NewcastleAbout the night
Tipsy Toad is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Newcastle. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
76 Heaton Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5HL.
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The Tipsy Toad is a quirky community micropub at 76 Heaton Road in the Heaton district of Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6 5HL). Small, friendly and well-priced, it has built a loyal local following on craft and international beers, ciders and spirits, plus a packed events calendar — poker nights, pub quizzes, occasional sports in the back room and, the live-music highlight, a weekly Busker's Corner every Thursday that spotlights promising acoustic and singer-songwriter acts from across the North East. There's a graffiti-decorated outdoor area for warmer evenings. As a micropub the live offering is intimate and acoustic-led rather than full-band amplified, making it a welcoming open-stage for emerging Heaton talent.
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Heaton · Every Thursday
Tipsy Toad Open Mic
Newcastle open mic at Tipsy Toad — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Open mic at a glance Tipsy Toad · Newcastle
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Tipsy Toad Open Mic — Quick Facts
Newcastle open mic at Tipsy Toad — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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NightThursdayEvery ThursdayNext: Thu 5 Nov
Starts20:00start time
Music starts around 20:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightThu 5 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 18h 12m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
Directory statusBeing verified
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About This Open Mic
Tipsy Toad is listed on Google Places as hosting open mic nights in Newcastle. We've verified the venue exists at the address below; the day, start time and slot length still need direct confirmation from the venue.
Getting there
76 Heaton Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5HL.
Photos
Four photos sourced from Google Places contributors are shown above the map.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA system
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
The Night at a Glance
How Tipsy Toad’s Thursday night runs.
Next nightThu 5 Nov · 20:00Starts in 4d 18h 12m
Kick-off20:00Every Thursday
Venue closes23:00The listed closing time
How often
Every Thursday
Coming up
Thu 5 Nov · Thu 12 Nov · Thu 19 Nov
Kit
Tipsy Toad provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Tipsy Toad
76 Heaton Rd, Newcastle NE6 5HL
Address76 Heaton Rd
AreaHeaton, Newcastle
PostcodeNE6 5HL
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Byker (Metro station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Tipsy Toad in Heaton, Newcastle; NE6 5HL is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Thursday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. Tipsy Toad provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Tipsy Toad provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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76 Heaton Rd, Newcastle NE6 5HL.
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The nearest station is Byker (Metro station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is NE6 5HL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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